Bradford Regional Medical Center submits closure notice; transitioning to outpatient care center
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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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SALAMANCA: Snocross National returns
Local News
Feb 23, 2026
The Seneca Allegany Snocross National was held this past weekend in Salamanca, N.Y. Find more photos from the weekend's races in today's edition and o...
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Cash Bash to benefit Wreaths Across America
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By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Feb 23, 2026
SMETHPORT — It began with just a few wreaths placed each year around the holidays to mark the graves of local veterans. In a few short years, the loca...
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New railroad safety rules get nod from state regulators
Business, PA State News
By CHRISTEN SMITH The Center Square 
Feb 23, 2026
HARRISBURG – Safety lessons learned from the East Palestine train derailment may soon make it into Pennsylvania’s rule books more than three years aft...
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Turner named Student of the Week
Local News
Feb 23, 2026
Savannah Turner from Coudersport High School was named Student of the Week for Feb. 23 at Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center. Turner is a th...
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Slade named Student of the Week
Local News
Feb 23, 2026
Simon Slade was named Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center’s Student of the Week for Feb. 16. Slade is an engineering student and junior at Sm...
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Little signs of a coming spring
Lifestyles, Local News
By REBECCA NORTON RYAN  Penn State Extension Master Gardener  
Feb 23, 2026
A gardening friend told me last week she had a dandelion blooming in a sheltered spot next to her garage. Another friend has a lawn full of crocus, an...
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BHS students earn professional credential
Local News
Feb 23, 2026
Bradford Area High School Early Childhood Education (ECE) students Laney Cook and Lilly Lasher received their National Child Development Associate (CD...
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A keystone species
Local News
Feb 23, 2026
A ruffed grouse crossed the road in front of Era photographer Wade Aiken in Allegany (N.Y.) State Park this past week. “I had my camera handy laying o...
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Injury at Orchard Place results in arrest
Crime, Local News
Feb 23, 2026
City of Bradford Police arrested Jordan Marcus Stykemain, 23, after responding at 1:04 p.m. Feb. 18 to a report of a screaming woman at 24 Orchard Pla...
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Man jailed on paraphernalia charge
Crime, Local News
Feb 23, 2026
City of Bradford Police arrested Jason M. McCracken, 39, on West Washington Street on Feb. 15 on a warrant for misdemeanor possession of drug parapher...
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One-car crash on High Street
Local News
Feb 23, 2026
Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department and Bradford City Fire Department ambulance were dispatched at 10:16 a.m. Sunday for a one‑vehicle crash i...
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Local oil purchasers decrease prices
Business, Local News
Feb 23, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Friday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Purc...
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Police arrest intoxicated woman on Willis Ave.
Crime, Local News
Feb 23, 2026
City of Bradford Police arrested Kelly Madison, 32, after responding at 2:19 a.m. Feb. 18 to a reported burglary at 25 Willis Ave. Police said an 18‑y...
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