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Bradford High announces graduation speakers for Class of 2026
Local News
For Class of 2026
By SARA EDDY FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
May 29, 2026
Bradford Area High School has announced its student speakers and honorees for Commencement 2026, along with alumnus Donny Kemick as this year’s featur...
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City police, fire check in after week with no ER
Local News
Council approves purchase of fourth ambulance
By SARA EDDY FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
May 27, 2026
One week after Bradford Regional Medical Center closed its emergency department, city public‑safety leaders say the loss has reshaped daily operations...
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The lessons remain
Crime News, Local News
Artist Jones offers punishment alternative
By SARA EDDY FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
May 20, 2026
When renowned area artist Eric Jones was commissioned by Bradford Brew Station to craft one of his iconic sculptures at its Chestnut Street location, ...
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Bradford City warns of longer ambulance waits, more medical flights as Emergency Department closure nears
Local News
As Emergency Department closure nears
By SARA EDDY FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
May 8, 2026
To current members’ knowledge, Bradford City Fire Department has never “dropped a call” — failed to respond to a 911 call for help. But department lea...
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Bradford sixth-graders punch ticket to state tournament
Local Sports
By SARA EDDY FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
January 26, 2026
CLEARFIELD — The Bradford Youth Basketball League (BYBL) sixth-grade all-star team went 4-1 in Clearfield on Saturday to punch its ticket to the 20th ...
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Windmill debate dominates county in 2025
Local News
By SARA EDDY FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
December 31, 2025
Each year The Era’s editors and reporters reflect on the coverage that was, compiling a final list of its Top 10 stories of the year. Windmill debate ...
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Inmates allege prolonged lockdowns, neglect at FCI McKean
Local News
By SARA EDDY FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
December 26, 2025
Inmates, family members and nonprofit advocacy organizations have alleged prolonged and ongoing lockdowns, inadequate medical care and staff misconduc...
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Inmates allege prolonged lockdowns, neglect at FCI McKean
Local News
By SARA EDDY FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
December 26, 2025
Inmates, family members and nonprofit advocacy organizations have alleged prolonged and ongoing lockdowns, inadequate medical care and staff misconduc...
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