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A legacy well is one drilled prior to modern permitting and plugging requirements. When no responsible owner can be identified, the wells are eligible to be plugged by the DEP.

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February 5, 2026

Senate approves bill to unlock federal well funding

HARRISBURG — The state Senate approved legislation Wednesday to improve the abandoned and orphaned...

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Local students among fall PennWest graduates

February 5, 2026

PennWest University honored its fall 2025 graduates during commencement ceremonies held Dec. 13, at the California, Clarion and Edinboro campuses. The...

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DeFoor releases audits for Kane, Corydon Twp. VFRAs

February 5, 2026

HARRISBURG — Auditor General Timothy DeFoor released the audit reports for the volunteer firefighters’ relief association for two municipalities in Mc...

Comment & Opinion, Opinion

Thanks for the memories

By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER

February 5, 2026

It is said that all good things must come to an end. And thus brings an end to my nearly 25 years of reporting for The Bradford Era. Other than sports...

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Do you need a support group?

February 5, 2026

DuBOIS — There are times when it may be hard to face life’s challenges alone. For instance, it may be tough to cope following the loss of a loved one;...

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Another blue state fraud scheme

By JOE BATTENFELD Boston Herald

February 5, 2026

BOSTON (TNS) — Leah Foley is showing what a difference a good U.S. Attorney can make, embarrassing Massachusetts officials by uncovering another major...

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