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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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Clarence Barker

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November 24, 2025

Barker sentenced to state prison for contraband in jail

SMETHPORT — Clarence Barker, who pleaded guilty earlier this month following his arrest by the McK...

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District 9 Class 1A Playoffs, O-E, C-L advance to Semifinals

Jo Wankel

February 20, 2026

Otto-Eldred 59, Austin 27 The Lady Terrors defeated the Lady Panthers Friday to advance in the PIAA District 9 Class 1A playoffs. Keying the O-E offen...

Baseball, National Sports

Pirates’ Jones ‘throwing gas’ as he gets back to facing live hitters

By Colin Beazley, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

February 20, 2026

BRADENTON, Fla. (TNS) — Pirates right-hander Jared Jones took another step in his rehab from a UCL sprain in his right elbow on Friday, facing hitters...

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Penguins captain Sidney Crosby skates but will not play in Canada’s Olympic semifinal

King Jemison Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

February 20, 2026

(TNS) - Sidney Crosby will not play in Canada’s Olympic semifinal matchup with Finland on Friday. Crosby reportedly skated Friday morning before it wa...

Local Sports

Bliss finishes second at Keystones

February 20, 2026

Port Allegany High School eighth grader, Cooper Bliss, placed second at the Keystone State Northwest Qualifier. He wrestled in the 212 pound weight c...

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JH Wrestlers headed to States Feb 27

February 20, 2026

Several Fretz and JO wrestlers are headed to the 2026 PJW Junior High State Championships, set for Feb. 27 at Johnstown. Front row, from left: Isaac S...

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