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The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and the Department of Human Services (DHS) highlighted the importance of programs available to help students succeed as Pennsylvania students return to classrooms, campus and dorms this fall.

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August 29, 2025

College students reminded to protect belongings

LANCASTER — As Pennsylvania college students head back to school, the Pennsylvania Insurance Depar...

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French sets new deadlift record

Jo Wankel

November 24, 2025

Photo submitted Patrick French of Bradford set a new Pennsylvania State Deadlift record in the 18–19-year-old 220-pound Junior Division, lifting 600....

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Fretz Lady Owls defeat Ridgway

Jo Wankel

November 24, 2025

The Fretz 7th and 8th grade girls’ basketball teams delivered impressive victories over Ridgway on Monday night. The 8th grade Lady Owls secured 34-5 ...

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SMETHPORT: Tri-County Fire School seeking tractor

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

November 24, 2025

SMETHPORT — For decades, the Tri-County Fire School has been a quiet but powerful force supporting first responders from both Pennsylvania and New Yor...

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PennDOT, partners address impaired driving ahead of busy holiday travel season

November 24, 2025

OIL CITY — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and its safety partners remind motorists of the importance of driving sober this ho...

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Crime, Local News

DA seeking death penalty against Prescott

November 24, 2025

SMETHPORT — McKean County District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer will seek the death penalty against Tyler Prescott, the Bradford man accused ...

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