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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 Tuesday afternoon.) Bradford Regional Medic...

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February 17, 2026

Workshop on farm emergency preparedness

UNIVERSITY PARK — First responders and farm workers looking to build safety and preparedness for f...

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Penn State to develop microcredentials for ag workers through national grant

February 17, 2026

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Extension has received a national grant to build a microcredentialing system aimed at strengthening the agricultural work...

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Penn State launches 2026 Butcher Apprenticeship Program

February 17, 2026

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences has opened registration for the 2026 Butcher Apprenticeship Program, scheduled for Jul...

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Penn State turfgrass science students win national titles

February 17, 2026

UNIVERSITY PARK — Recently, students in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences earned top honors at two national turfgrass industry competition...

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Fretz students unplug for a day

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

February 17, 2026

Students at Floyd C. Fretz Middle School set aside their usual technology Feb. 13, taking part in a schoolwide “unplugged” day focused on hands-on lea...

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Webinar to address forestry questions

February 17, 2026

UNIVERSITY PARK — Forestry and wildlife experts will answer participant‑submitted questions during Penn State Extension’s “Advice from the Woods: Ask ...

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