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A red amaryllis in full bloom — a classic winter holiday plant known for its dramatic, trumpet-shaped flowers and tall, sturdy stalk.

Photo courtesy of Rebecca Ryan

Lifestyles, Local News

January 5, 2026

Holiday plants to give, keep, compost

By REBECCA NORTON RYAN Penn State Extension Master Gardener

Our beautiful holiday season is quickly coming to an end. At our house we aren’t ready to put away...

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JH Hoops: Smethport teams beat Coudy

Jo Wankel

March 9, 2026

Girls Smethport 35, Coudersport 13 Smethport’s Zoe Frame put up 20 points, had seven rebounds and eight steals as Smethport defeated Coudersport Monda...

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Wrestling State Championships: Bradford’s Thompson, Port’s Bliss finish third

Jo Wankel

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HERSHEY - Bradford’s Jordan Thompson (160 lbs) and Port Allegany’s Aiden Bliss (215 lbs) both claimed victories Saturday in the Consi #5, earning each...

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Gasoline skyrockets on $100 oil

Sara Furlong

March 9, 2026

Gasoline prices have skyrocketed as oil exceeded $100 per barrel Monday morning, for the first time since summer 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine. Lo...

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Centre County Democrat wants to challenge Thompson in 15th

By JIM ECKSTROM news@bradfordera.com

March 9, 2026

U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson is likely to be unopposed in the May Republican primary as he seeks a 10th term in the 15th District — but a Democrat and fel...

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Honoring a life of service

March 9, 2026

Hundreds of firemen from more than 30 fire departments were represented in Kane Saturday at the funeral of Thomas Brinkley, 83. He was a member of Kan...

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