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Bradford Regional Medical Center submits closure notice; transitioning to outpatient care center

Transitioning to outpatient care center

By SARA FURLONG news@bradfordera.com

February 17, 2026

(Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional information available from hospital officials and state Rep. Martin Causer Tuesday afterno...

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August 23, 2024

Hale convicted in fake ‘kidnapping for drugs’ plot

SMETHPORT — Following a two-day jury trial at the McKean County Courthouse, former Bradford woman Tuesday Hale was convicted of crimes related to a staged kidnapping.

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‘Round the Square: Letters from Harvey, part 1 of 4

February 24, 2026

PHILIPPINES: Continuing his letters home, Harvey Phillips, touring the world on the British freighter S.S. City of Bedford, wrote to his mother in Bra...

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Use toilet paper rolls to plant seeds

February 24, 2026

Dear Heloise: This is to add to Karen from Michigan's suggestion about recycling toilet paper rolls. I reuse them by cutting the rolls in half and sta...

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Another new chapter for The Bradford Era as delivery of news changes

February 24, 2026

The Bradford Era traces its roots back to the 1870s, and during that time it has been a fixture of so many people’s daily routines. Today, we are writ...

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Employee thinks loss of pet equates to loss of child

February 24, 2026

DEAR ABBY: I supervise a group of six mid-level professionals. Usually, we manage fine, but a current conflict may push me over the edge. "Lauren" liv...

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Class of 2026 District IX Hall of Fame inductees

February 23, 2026

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