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Factors conspiring to raise gas prices
Local News
By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
March 2, 2026
A number of factors are conspiring to send the nation’s average gasoline price up for the fourth straight week, according to Monday’s GasBuddy report....
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Hvizdzak sentencing fight sharpens as sides file dueling guideline positions
Crime, Local News
As sides file dueling guideline positions
By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
February 27, 2026
Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys have filed competing sentencing positions for Shane Hvizdzak, outlining sharply different views of how long ...
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LECOM to acquire BRMC campus, skilled nursing facility
Business, Local News
Inpatient, ER will close; outpatient services to continue
By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
February 26, 2026
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is in discussions with Kaleida Health to acquire the Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) campus,...
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Something giant in the forest — Worldwide public-art phenomenon coming to McKean County
Local News
Worldwide public-art phenomenon coming to McKean County 
By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
February 25, 2026
A worldwide public-art phenomenon, internationally renowned environmental artist Thomas Dambo’s giant trolls will take root in McKean County next year...
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McKean County commissioners address hospital changes
Local News
Proclaim Feb. 28 Rare Disease Day 
By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
February 24, 2026
SMETHPORT — McKean County Commissioners said they’ve received a lot of feedback from citizens concerned about Kaleida Health’s recent announcement tha...
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Kinzua Valley Trail Club sees connector finish line; Cabin Fever fundraiser to support final stretch
Local News
Cabin Fever fundraiser to support final stretch 
By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
February 20, 2026
Kinzua Valley Trail Club has been working for several years to complete its East meets West connection, linking 21 miles of trails from Red Bridge Cam...
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