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Dig into summer fun at Bradford Area Public Library
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
May 22, 2026
From dinosaur digs and mystery history books to Harry Potter events and hands-on science activities, the Bradford Area Public Library is preparing for...
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THINGS TO DO: Holiday weekend filled with remembrance, racing, sales
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
May 20, 2026
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, communities across the area are preparing for a mix of racing, remembrance and holiday traditions, with events ran...
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Ozuna, Ashcraft lead the Pirates to a series win over Cardinals
Baseball, Local Sports, Sports
By Colin Beazley, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
May 21, 2026
ST. LOUIS — Just like that, the Pittsburgh Pirates have wrested momentum back. The Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals handily again at Busch Stadium...
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Outdoors: Someone to look up to
Local Sports, Outdoors, Sports
By WADE ROBERTSON 
May 21, 2026
As the years stretch out and the view in the rearview mirror appears considerably longer than the road you see stretching ahead, one becomes more intr...
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Local oil purchasers decrease prices
Business News, Local News
May 22, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Thursday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Pu...
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PORT ALLEGANY: Music Boosters recognize seniors
Local News
May 22, 2026
The Port Allegany Music Boosters recognized Gator seniors following the last concert of their high school careers. Pictured, front row, from left, are...
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Local oil purchasers decrease prices
Business News, Local News
May 21, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Wednesday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil P...
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Farmland prime for data centers, but at what cost?
Business News, Local News, PA State News
By LAUREN JESSOP The Center Square 
May 21, 2026
Data center developers are increasingly targeting agricultural land for new projects, and residents in affected communities are mounting opposition, c...
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The lessons remain
Crime News, Local News
Artist Jones offers punishment alternative
By SARA EDDY FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
May 20, 2026
When renowned area artist Eric Jones was commissioned by Bradford Brew Station to craft one of his iconic sculptures at its Chestnut Street location, ...
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Jury is out in McElhattan matter
Crime News, Local News
May 19, 2026
A McKean County Common Pleas Court jury began deliberating Monday morning in the trial of Thomas McElhattan, the 43-year-old Bradford man who admits t...
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Pitt-Bradford sends Class of ’26 on its way
Gallery, Local News
Honors alumni, community leaders 
Sara Furlong 
May 4, 2026
Nearly 200 students crossed the stage Sunday as the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford marked the end of the academic year with its Spring 2026 Comm...
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Fatal fire on School Street
Gallery, Local News
April 27, 2026
An individual, presumed to be the home owner or occupant, died as a result of a house fire at 106 School St. early Monday. This is a developing story ...
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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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80% of Pennsylvanians can’t afford a new home
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By ATHAN KOUTSIOUROUMBAS RealClearPennsylvania 
May 22, 2026
In a state historically defined by middle-class attainability, four out of every five households are now priced out of  being able to afford a newly b...
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Mismanagement, politics key factors in demise of BRMC
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By DR. JILL OWENS 
May 22, 2026
With the closure of many services at Bradford Regional Medical Center, I have been asked by several over the last few weeks to share my thoughts and t...
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Trump, IRS deal raises concerns
Opinion
May 22, 2026
Donald Trump has more than earned his reputation as a Beltway disruptor. But his latest gambit — involving his unique settlement with the IRS — poses ...
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Be aware of the risks of ingesting kratom
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
May 21, 2026
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimates that there were almost 2 million Americans who used kratom in 2021. It's safe to assume that this...
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