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January 29, 2026

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Port Allegany man fails to register address A Port Allegany man pleaded guilty to failing to verify ...

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New book remembers Christa McAuliffe of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster

By KATHRYN ROSS news@oleantimesherald.com

January 29, 2026

ALFRED, N.Y. — Many remember watching Space Shuttle Challenger explode 73 seconds into its flight on Jan. 28, 1986, but the author of a new book about...

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Ski for Cancer, informative programs, soup for a good cause

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

January 29, 2026

TONY DOLAN FAMILY MEMORIAL SKI FOR CANCER benefit will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Westline Inn. This popular event is back for its ...

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Portville mother and business owner becomes living kidney donor

By SARAH NEGRON news@bradfordera.com

January 29, 2026

PORTVILLE, N.Y. — Shaina Griffin is no stranger to how life-changing organ transplants can be. After her brother required two kidney transplants — one...

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Local News, PA State News

State Police unveil advanced patrol vehicle upgrades

For enhanced safety and visibility

January 29, 2026

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) unveiled a series of enhancements to their patrol vehicles that significantly improve visibility duri...

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Comment & Opinion, Opinion

Other Voices: Respect federal law

January 29, 2026

Retired Judge John Cleland’s recent letter to the editor claims President Trump is “criminally prosecuting and politically threatening” government off...

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