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Konnor Griffin of the Pittsburgh Pirates jogs off the field in the fourth inning during the 2025 All-Star Futures Game at Truist Park on July 12, 2025 in Atlanta, Ga.

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Baseball, National Sports

February 12, 2026

With all eyes on him, Pirates’ Griffin keeps focus simple: ‘Be a sponge’

By Colin Beazley, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

BRADENTON, Fla. (TNS) — This year's spring training is different for Pirates prospect Konnor Griff...

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Local Sports

PIAA releases brackets for District IX basketball playoffs

February 12, 2026

The PIAA has released the District 9 brackets for the 2025-26 basketball playoffs. This year’s finals for Class 1A, 2A and 3A for both boys and girls ...

Local News

Not in Kansas anymore

February 12, 2026

Dorothy is held aloft by the Cowardly Lion, the Wizard, the Tin Man and the Scarecrow during Bradford Creative and Performing Arts Center's season-ope...

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Crime, Local News

Sentencing for Hvizdzak brothers moved to April in federal fraud case

Sara Furlong

February 12, 2026

Sentencing for Shane and Sean Hvizdzak has been pushed into April after a federal judge granted continuances in both cryptocurrency fraud cases. Feder...

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SMETHPORT: Lenten luncheon series set

February 12, 2026

SMETHPORT — The Women’s Group of the United Methodist Church of Smethport will host a series of four Lenten luncheons beginning next week. Services wi...

Business, Local News

Chamber seeks nominations for 2026 Annual Awards

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

February 12, 2026

The Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce is once again asking the community to help recognize the people and businesses that shape Bradford’s identity. N...

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