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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...

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Home Lifestyles Spehar Shaw earns doctorate from East Tennessee State

Carlinda Spehar Shaw

Lifestyles, Local News

February 16, 2026

Spehar Shaw earns doctorate from East Tennessee State

Carlinda Spehar Shaw, formerly of Bradford and the daughter of Joe and Cathy Jo Spehar, has complete...

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Bluebird debut

February 25, 2026

This eastern bluebird made an appearance at Tuna Crossroads this past weekend. Bluebirds begin moving back into open areas as winter eases, and a few ...

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Round the Square

‘Round the Square: Letters from Harvey, part 2 of 4

February 25, 2026

PHILIPPINES 2: Continuing Harvey Phillips' letter home in 1926 from his trip around the world on a freighter, describing his stop in the Philippine Is...

Lifestyles

Flowers are ‘for the dead’

February 25, 2026

Dear Heloise: While I agree with Daniel D.'s mother that flowers are best enjoyed by the living, I had to share with you that my late mom said "flower...

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Local Sports, Sports

PIAA District IX Class 1A semifinals: ECC defeats Cameron County, 50-49

Jo Wankel

February 24, 2026

ST. MARYS - In a nail-biting finish, ECC claimed a 50-49 win over Cameron County Tuesday. ECC’s Chase Simbeck keyed the offense with 22 points. For Ca...

Local Sports, Sports

District IX Class 2A semifinals: Port Allegany falls to Clarion, 52-46

Jo Wankel

February 24, 2026

ST. MARYS - Gators fans were on the edge of their seats in the final minute as the game came down to a difference of two. However, Clarion used three ...

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