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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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Adam Brandon

Comment & Opinion, Opinion

February 18, 2026

The year of the independent

By ADAM BRANDON RealClearPolitics

Nearly half of Americans now refuse to identify as either Democrat or Republican. According to a rec...

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College Sports, Local Sports, Sports

Osasuyi’s eight blocks spark rally, but Bonnies fade late in loss to St. Joe’s

By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era

February 18, 2026

ST. BONAVENTURE — The Bonnies (14-12, 3-10) went five minutes without a field goal late on Wednesday night against Saint Joseph’s (16-10, 8-5), fallin...

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Local Sports

Madden leads JH Parkland basketball team to win

Jo Wankel

February 18, 2026

Photo submitted Kieran Madden, son of Fran Madden, a UPB graduate, and Candice Madden, is currently a member of the Parkland junior high basketball te...

Local Sports

Port Allegany defeats Coudy, advances to Class 2A semifinals

Jo Wankel

February 18, 2026

PORT ALLEGANY — A tie at the 4-minute mark in the third quarter gave Coudersport an opportunity, but ultimately Port Allegany would claim the victory,...

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Hockey, Sports

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby injured in Canada’s Olympic quarterfinal win

By KING JEMISON, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)

February 18, 2026

Sidney Crosby suffered a lower-body injury during Canada’s Olympic quarterfinal matchup with Czechia on Wednesday and was ruled out for the rest of th...

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Bradford Regional Medical Center transition to cause ‘serious issues’ for city, nearby townships

For city, nearby townships

Sara Furlong

February 18, 2026

Kaleida Health’s decision to close Bradford Regional Medical Center’s inpatient, emergency and long-term care services by mid-2026 will cause a ripple...

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