"The Mask," a mosaic by Port Allegany artist Brenda Sawyer, earned Best of Show at the New Mexico Nations Mosaic Art Show.

Photo courtesy of Brenda Sawyer

Local News, Nation & World

March 24, 2026

From fragments to first place

By SAVANNAH BARR

s.barr@bradfordera.com

Piece by piece, a masterpiece has come together. Each portion was placed by hand, shaped with intent...

Cameron County educator named PARSS Elementary Educator of the Year

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

May 7, 2026

EMPORIUM — After more than three decades in the classroom, Julie Shaffer is being recognized for the kind of impact that can’t always be measured in g...

SPARKs to light up the stage

At Saturday showcase

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

May 6, 2026

For weeks, performers have been gathering to rehearse dance numbers, practice solos and prepare artwork for display ahead of this weekend’s SPARK Arts...

THINGS TO DO: Agriculture and arts

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

May 5, 2026

AGSTRAVAGANZA will be held Thursday through Saturday at Otto-Eldred High School, 143 R.L. Sweitzer Drive in Duke Center, featuring a series of events ...

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