Breaking News, Business, Local News

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...

{"newsletter-daily-headlines":"Daily Headlines", "newsletters":"Newsletters", "to-print":"To print", "bradfordera-website":"Website"}

Home News Three accused killers in various stages of prosecution in McKean Co.

Era file photo

Crime, Local News

December 16, 2025

Three accused killers in various stages of prosecution in McKean Co.

By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER

marcie@bradfordera.com

Three men accused of murder await prosecution in McKean County Court, one who has pleaded guilty, on...

{"to-print":"To print", "bradfordera-website":"Website"}

The Bradford Era

Local & Social

Hockey, National Sports

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

Jo Wankel

February 20, 2026

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

{"newsletter-sports":"Sports", "to-print":"To print", "bradfordera-website":"Website"}

Local Sports

JH Wrestlers headed to States Feb 27

Jo Wankel

February 20, 2026

Era Photo Several Fretz and JO wrestlers are headed to the 2026 PJW Junior High State Championships, set for Feb. 27 at Johnstown. Front row, from lef...

Local News, News, PA State News

Kaleida addresses future, sustainability of Olean General Hospital

By JIM ECKSTROM news@bradfordera.com

February 20, 2026

OLEAN, N.Y. — While the Bradford area and McKean County, Pa. as a whole confront the eventual closure of the emergency department and other services a...

{"to-print":"To print", "bradfordera-website":"Website"}

Local News

Mapping AEDs gains urgency as EMS strain grows

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

February 20, 2026

During a cardiac arrest, every second counts. Kaleida Health announced earlier this week that Bradford Regional Medical Center will close its inpatien...

{"newsletter-daily-headlines":"Daily Headlines", "newsletters":"Newsletters", "to-print":"To print", "bradfordera-website":"Website"}

This Week's Ads

Current e-Edition

Already a subscriber? Click the image to view the latest e-edition.

Don't have a subscription? Click here to see our subscription options.

Mobile App

Download Now

The Bradford Era mobile app brings you the latest local breaking news, updates, and more. Read the Bradford Era on your mobile device just as it appears in print.

Newsletters for You

Sign Up for Our Newsletters

Daily Headlines

Obituaries

Sports

Help Our Community

Please help local businesses by taking an online survey to help us navigate through these unprecedented times. None of the responses will be shared or used for any other purpose except to better serve our community. The survey is at: www.pulsepoll.com $1,000 is being awarded. Everyone completing the survey will be able to enter a contest to Win as our way of saying, "Thank You" for your time. Thank You!