Home News Elk County attorney Martini disbarred after array of misconduct

The McKean County Courthouse in Smethport, where multiple cases referenced in the disciplinary petition were filed.

Era file photo

Local News

May 6, 2026

Elk County attorney Martini disbarred after array of misconduct

By Sara Furlong

s.furlong@bradfordera.com

Elk County attorney Christopher Martini has been disbarred by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court after h...

{"newsletter-daily-headlines":"Daily Headlines", "newsletters":"Newsletters", "to-print":"To print", "bradfordera-website":"Website"}

The Bradford Era

More by this Author

Pitt-Bradford sends Class of ’26 on its way

Honors alumni, community leaders

Sara Furlong

May 4, 2026

Nearly 200 students crossed the stage Sunday as the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford marked the end of the academic year with its Spring 2026 Comm...

{"newsletter-daily-headlines":"Daily Headlines", "newsletters":"Newsletters", "to-print":"To print", "bradfordera-website":"Website"}

Bids open for service at Bradford Regional Airport

Sara Furlong

May 1, 2026

Bradford Regional Airport is one of almost 180 airports nationwide to receive Essential Air Service (EAS) subsidies, and the U.S. Department of Transp...

{"newsletter-daily-headlines":"Daily Headlines", "newsletters":"Newsletters", "to-print":"To print", "bradfordera-website":"Website"}

Local & Social

{"newsletter-daily-headlines":"Daily Headlines", "newsletters":"Newsletters", "to-print":"To print", "bradfordera-website":"Website"}

Local News

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...

{"newsletter-daily-headlines":"Daily Headlines", "newsletters":"Newsletters", "to-print":"To print", "bradfordera-website":"Website"}

Business, Local News

DeCasper to lead Chapel Ridge

May 6, 2026

Officials at Bradford Ecumenical Home Inc. announced the appointment of Melissa DeCasper as administrator of Chapel Ridge, effective May 1. “Melissa b...

{"to-print":"To print", "bradfordera-website":"Website"}

Comment & Opinion, Opinion

How blue cities reduced crime

May 6, 2026

Democrat-run cities have found a way to reduce crime: adopt policies pushed by Republicans. In April, Baltimore had four homicides. That’s its lowest ...

{"to-print":"To print", "bradfordera-website":"Website"}

Comment & Opinion, Opinion

Waste of the Day: Billions in weapons cost overruns

May 6, 2026

The Army and Navy found 14 weapons systems that had “critical cost growth” in 2023 and 2024, meaning it will cost at least 25% more than expected to m...

{"to-print":"To print", "bradfordera-website":"Website"}

Comment & Opinion, Opinion

Rebates won’t solve America’s rising drug cost problem

By NICOLE STALLINGS RealClearPennsylvania

May 6, 2026

In Washington, drug manufacturers are advocating to use rebates to undermine a critical program that supports health care for underserved communities....

{"to-print":"To print", "bradfordera-website":"Website"}

This Week's Ads

Current e-Edition

Already a subscriber? Click the image to view the latest e-edition.

Don't have a subscription? Click here to see our subscription options.

Mobile App

Download Now

The Bradford Era mobile app brings you the latest local breaking news, updates, and more. Read the Bradford Era on your mobile device just as it appears in print.

Newsletters for You

Sign Up for Our Newsletters

Daily Headlines

Obituaries

Sports

Help Our Community

Please help local businesses by taking an online survey to help us navigate through these unprecedented times. None of the responses will be shared or used for any other purpose except to better serve our community. The survey is at: www.pulsepoll.com $1,000 is being awarded. Everyone completing the survey will be able to enter a contest to Win as our way of saying, "Thank You" for your time. Thank You!