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Pennsylvania’s latest energy chapter: Air to fuel
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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Eldred Township woman turns passion for baking into growing business
Eldred Township woman turns passion for baking into growing business
By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
November 10, 2026
Pamela Wilday spends weeks at a time traveling the country's highways as a professional truck driver. When she returns to her Eldred Township home, sh...
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Zippo, Case veterans visit Bradford Ecumenical Home
Zippo, Case veterans visit Bradford Ecumenical Home
November 10, 2026
Veterans from Zippo and Case recently visited Bradford Ecumenical Home to recognize residents who served in the military ahead of Veterans Day on Nov....
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Governor seeks PGC commissioner for north central region
Governor seeks PGC commissioner for north central region
By JIM ECKSTROM news@oleantimesherald.com 
November 9, 2026
The Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation is seeking candidates to serve on the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Board of Ga...
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Smethport, Port Allegany runners finish strong at State XC meet
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Smethport, Port Allegany runners finish strong at State XC meet
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
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Fretz Lady Owls split with Johnsonburg
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
Morgan competes for Bradford in PIAA State meet
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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Fretz Middle School welcomes veterans
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Fretz Middle School welcomes veterans
Nov 10, 2026
Mount Jewett native U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Chris Bierbower delivers the keynote address during a Veterans Day assembly held Tuesday at Floyd C. Fret...
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Local oil purchasers decrease prices
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Local oil purchasers decrease prices
Nov 10, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Tuesday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Pur...
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PennDOT seeks input on statewide freight plan
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PennDOT seeks input on statewide freight plan
Nov 10, 2026
PennDOT is seeking public input on its draft 2050 Freight Movement Plan, which outlines strategies to improve the transportation of goods and support ...
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SMETHPORT: Blood drive scheduled Nov. 19
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SMETHPORT: Blood drive scheduled Nov. 19
Nov 10, 2026
SMETHPORT — Community Blood Bank will hold a blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Smethport Fire Department. Donors will receive a crewneck swe...
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ULYSSES: NoPo announces first honor rolls
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ULYSSES: NoPo announces first honor rolls
Nov 10, 2026
ULYSSES — Northern Potter Junior-Senior High School Principal Sherri Blackwell announced the honor rolls for the first marking period of the 2026-27 s...
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Escaped FCI McKean inmate apprehended, faces new charges
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Escaped FCI McKean inmate apprehended, faces new charges
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
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Autumn Auction draws 100, supports chamber programs
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
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Fall fun at Harvest Fest
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
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Downtown busy with Pumpkin Fest
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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Who elected Brussels to regulate Silicon Valley in the US?
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Who elected Brussels to regulate Silicon Valley in the US?
By Jacob Lane RealClearPolitics 
November 10, 2026
Europe may regulate its own market. It should not set the world’s technology rules by default. America was born in rebellion. Maybe that’s why Europe ...
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Dems must honor promises, redirect nation
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Dems must honor promises, redirect nation
November 9, 2026
President Donald Trump wasn’t on the ballot Nov. 3, but he asked voters to pretend that he was. And they did. What resulted were crushing defeats acro...
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The AI boom may be sowing seeds of another financial crisis
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The AI boom may be sowing seeds of another financial crisis
By Bill Dudley Bloomberg Opinion 
November 9, 2026
NEW YORK (TNS) — The unprecedented investment boom to build out the infrastructure for artificial intelligence is projected to reach more than $10 tri...
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