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Warren gas prices plunge almost 12 cents
By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
January 12, 2026
The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Warren plunged 11.8 cents this week to $3.429. Twelve cents might not sound like much but the decrease m...
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Third death reported at FCI McKean since Sept. ’24
By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
January 12, 2026
LEWIS RUN — Officials at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) McKean announced a person in custody died at the prison Friday — the third such report...
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68th Kiwanis Kapers highlights home
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
January 12, 2026
Bradford itself takes center stage in the 68th annual Kiwanis Kapers production, “Finding Home,” an original show that celebrates belonging, childhood...
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Roundup: JH Wrestlers take third at Port A tourney
Local Sports
By JO WANKEL - Era Sports Writer 
January 12, 2026
The Bradford junior high  wrestlers competed and finished third overall in the Port Allegany tournament. Leading the Owls with first place finishes we...
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Hunting Pennsylvania’s rising predator population
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
January 10, 2026
Winter is one of the most popular times for predator hunting. During the winter months, some hunters convert their time in the field to hunting coyote...
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Local oil purchasers increase prices
Business, Local News
Jan 13, 2026
Local oil purchasers have increased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Monday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Purchasi...
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Zonta Club set to award first scholarships
Local News
Jan 13, 2026
Zonta Club Bradford has established its Ruth B. Fisher Scholarship Fund as a permanent endowment at the McKean County Community Foundation. The Zonta ...
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High Street house fire
Local News
Jan 12, 2026
Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 800 block of High Street at 7:58 Friday evening. First-arriving fire...
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Rollover on Minard Run
Local News
Jan 12, 2026
Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department and Bradford City Fire Department ambulance were dispatched to a one-vehicle rollover accident on Minard R...
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Pa. judge’s ‘Book of Grudges’ causes problems
Crime, PA State News
By JOHN O'BRIEN  Legal Newsline 
January 9, 2026
A Lehigh County judge faces disciplinary charges after her “Book of Grudges” and a sexually explicit calendar became the sources of complaints. The Pe...
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Santa versus the Grinch
Gallery, Local News
December 19, 2025
The Grinch showed up at a Port Allegany High School wrestling match again this year, trying to get the better of Santa Claus. Scroll through the galle...
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An Old Fashioned Christmas
Gallery, Local News
December 15, 2025
The sights and sounds of Christmases past returned to downtown Bradford during Old Fashioned Christmas held Saturday. People enjoyed horse-drawn carri...
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Willard Avenue house fire
Gallery, Local News
December 10, 2025
Bradford City Fire Department was dispatched at 5:55 Wednesday morning to a reported garage fire at 29 Willard Ave. Firefighters requested a second al...
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Minn. the tip of the fraud iceberg
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
January 13, 2026
It’s a lot easier to waste someone else’s money. Before the recent tragic shooting, the biggest story out of Minnesota involved massive fraud. Content...
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Questions over $5.8B in rent assistance
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
January 13, 2026
The federal government is unable to verify that $5.8 billion in rental assistance paid to more than 204,000 recipients in 2024 was not fraudulent, acc...
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What role will Gen Z play in Pa.’s 2026 election?
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By MATT ZUPON RealClearPennsylvania 
January 13, 2026
In this year’s midterm elections, Pennsylvanians will face many options. The entire congressional delegation, half of the state Senate delegation, and...
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