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State funds to expand dental training, care in Bradford and beyond
By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
November 12, 2026
A $9.4 million state Rural Health Transformation Plan investment will help expand dental care and training in Bradford. The funding will support a 10-...
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Pennsylvania’s latest energy chapter: Air to fuel
By LAUREN JESSOP The Center Square 
November 10, 2026
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s longstanding role as a leader in energy production is entering a new chapter with the arrival of a company that i...
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Professional wrestling event Sunday at Grace Lutheran
Local News, Local Sports
November 11, 2026
Ultimate Duel Championship Wrestling will present “House of the Rising Dragon” Sunday at the Community Life Center at Grace Lutheran Church, 79 Mechan...
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Smethport, Port Allegany runners finish strong at State XC meet
Local Sports, Track and Field
Jo Wankel 
November 9, 2026
The Port Allegany/Smethport Cross Country team finished the season with several runners competing at the PIAA 1A State Championships in Newville Satur...
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Fretz Lady Owls split with Johnsonburg
Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
November 9, 2026
Fretz faced Johnsonburg Monday, with the two schools splitting victories. The seventh-grade team earned a 37–14 victory, led by Ellie Sheeley with 13 ...
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Morgan competes for Bradford in PIAA State meet
Local Sports, Track and Field
Jo Wankel 
November 9, 2026
Bradford Lady Owls cross country runner Aria Morgan competed in the PIAA state cross country meet Saturday at Big Spring High School in Newville. Morg...
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PHEAA offers no-essay scholarship sweepstakes
Local News, PA State News
Nov 12, 2026
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is offering a chance to win one of 12 $2,500 scholarships through its PA Forw...
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Local oil purchasers increase prices
Business News, Local News
Nov 12, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have increased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Wednesday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil P...
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Community Thanksgiving service set for Nov. 24
Local News
Nov 12, 2026
The Bradford Area Ministerium will hold its annual Community Thanksgiving Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Nov. 24 at Open Arms Church, 71 Congress St. The co...
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AG alerts veterans to bankruptcy claim deadline
Business News, Local News
Nov 12, 2026
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday urges veterans who paid a Florida-based company for assistance obtaining federal benefits to consider filing...
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American Legion Riders visit local veterans
Local News
Nov 12, 2026
Members of Bradford American Legion Riders Chapter 108 visited Bradford Manor and Bradford Ecumenical Home in observance of Veterans Day, recognizing ...
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Control Chief honors employee veterans
Business News, Local News
Nov 11, 2026
Control Chief Corp. recognized the military veterans on its team Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day, thanking them for their service and contribu...
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Escaped FCI McKean inmate apprehended, faces new charges
Crime News, Local News
October 30, 2026
An inmate who escaped from the minimum-security satellite camp at the Federal Correctional Institution McKean on Thursday was apprehended Friday morni...
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Autumn Auction draws 100, supports chamber programs
Business News, Gallery, Local News
By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
October 13, 2026
About 100 people turned out for the Bradford Chamber Foundation’s annual Autumn Auction on Oct. 8, supporting the organization’s largest fundraiser of...
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Fall fun at Harvest Fest
Gallery, Local News
October 5, 2026
Visitors enjoyed fall activities, entertainment, demonstrations and more during the annual Harvest Fest at the Zippo/Case Museum and Flagship Store on...
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Downtown busy with Pumpkin Fest
Gallery, Local News
September 28, 2026
Crowds filled downtown Bradford on Saturday for the 16th annual Pumpkin Fest, featuring children’s activities, live entertainment, food and marketplac...
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It will be hard for Republicans to win a third term in 2028
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By CARL P. LEUBSDORF The Dallas Morning News 
November 12, 2026
WASHINGTON (TNS) — Votes were still being counted in their party’s worst midterm defeat in a half-century when top Republicans looking toward 2028 beg...
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What sounds too good, probably is
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
November 11, 2026
When did we become a people who harbored such a strong belief that others will give us something for nothing? It’s not a new concept, really. We’ve al...
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House shouldn’t gum up permitting reform
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
November 11, 2026
The Senate has advanced a permitting reform bill. But its future in the House remains murky. It would be a mistake, however, for lawmakers to miss the...
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