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Two-year-old Oakley Hedlund's death has left the surrounding community heartbroken and outraged in equal measure. Lawmakers are interested in making protective changes.

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August 15, 2025

GoFundMe for young boy’s final expenses

By Sara Furlong

s.furlong@bradfordera.com

Oakley Hedlund, 2, of Bradford died this week — allegedly at the hands of his father, Tyler Presco...

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