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Sentencing for Hvizdzak brothers moved to April in federal fraud case
Sara Furlong 
February 12, 2026
Sentencing for Shane and Sean Hvizdzak has been pushed into April after a federal judge granted continuances in both cryptocurrency fraud cases. Feder...
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Chamber seeks nominations for 2026 Annual Awards
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
February 12, 2026
The Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce is once again asking the community to help recognize the people and businesses that shape Bradford’s identity. N...
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Kidney removed in first robotic-assisted surgery at OGH
By BOB CLARK  news@bradfordera.com 
February 12, 2026
OLEAN, N.Y. — A kidney removed to fight a patient’s cancer was the first robotic surgery performed at Olean General Hospital. OGH reported Thursday th...
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Strong first half not enough as Bonnies fall at Richmond, 75-52
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
February 11, 2026
The Bonnies (14-12, 5-9) got off to a strong start as a big road underdog against Richmond (21-4, 11-1), but couldn’t keep pace in the second half in ...
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HS Roundup: Port Allegany girls defeat CC, 34-33
Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
February 11, 2026
GIRLS BASKETBALL Port Allegany 34, Cameron County 33 The Lady Gators, playing without lead scorer Jenna Renner due to illness, defeated Cameron County...
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Port Allegany claims NTL title with win over NoPo
Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
February 10, 2026
BOYS BASKETBALL Port Allegany 59, Northern Potter 21 PORT ALLEGANY - Port Allegany improved to 16-6 and 14-2 in North Tier League play, defeating NoPo...
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Knapp appointed to Otto‑Eldred school board
Local News
Feb 12, 2026
The Otto‑Eldred School Board has appointed Daphne Knapp to fill a vacant seat through November 2027. Knapp, who is married to Jeff Knapp and has two c...
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Thompson announces re-election bid
Local News, Nation & World, PA State News
Feb 12, 2026
HOWARD — Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson, R-Pa., announced his candidacy for reelection to the 15th Congressional District. "Serving you in the House ...
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See anyone you know?
Local News
Sara Furlong 
Feb 12, 2026
Picture it: Scout Week, February 1953. Scouts with Troop 16 of First Methodist Church have pitched their tents to brave an overnight in Veterans Squar...
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Port Allegany man convicted of assaulting child
Crime, Local News
February 6, 2026
SMETHPORT — District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg‑Shaffer reported a jury convicted a Port Allegany man Thursday of assaulting a 3‑year‑old child. Ga...
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Cold hampers Longfellow Ave. fire response
Gallery, Local News
January 26, 2026
Bradford City Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 8 Longfellow Ave. at 4:03 p.m. Saturday. First-arriving firefighters found a worki...
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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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Securing a healthier future through generic drugs
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By SEN. RICK SCOTT RealClearPolitics 
February 12, 2026
Last year, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging launched a bipartisan effort to expose the public health and national security risks America’s o...
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Use a subtle hand on election law
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
February 12, 2026
Five years after Democrats pushed to nationalize election law, they’re up in arms that Republican President Donald Trump is talking about nationalizin...
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Affordability and Epstein are the Dems’ bread and circuses
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By FRANK MIELE RealClearPolitics 
February 12, 2026
It’s already been decided that the 2026 midterm elections will be won or lost on the issue of “affordability.” Just turn on any political podcast or c...
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Lead removal grants lack oversight
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
February 11, 2026
Eleven state and local governments that received a collective $45 million from the federal government to remove lead from houses were never flagged as...
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