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Movie magic in Mount Jewett
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Mar 16, 2026
MOUNT JEWETT — Lights, cameras and a bit of Hollywood movie magic will soon arrive in Mount Jewett. Screenwriter Jules Faith and a small Los Angeles-b...
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Bradford YMCA launches Annual Campaign
Local News
Mar 16, 2026
BRADFORD — The Bradford YMCA has launched its Annual Campaign, which supports wellness programs, youth activities and family services throughout the c...
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Southern Tier Electric opens new location
Business, Local News
Mar 16, 2026
Southern Tier Electric Supply held a ribbon cutting and grand opening March 12 for its fourth location, at 40 Holley Ave. The business provides electr...
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Fish fry Fridays on the menu
Local News
Mar 16, 2026
The Catholic Community of Bradford will continue its Friday fish dinners at Gallina Hall, across from St. Bernard Church. With Lent now at its midpoin...
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Tree falls on Songbird
Local News
Mar 16, 2026
Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a tree down in the 600 block of Songbird Road at 4:28 p.m. Sunday. Emergency personnel c...
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Tree takes out West Washington power lines
Local News
Mar 16, 2026
Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a tree and electric lines down in the 2000 block of West Washington Street at 7:25 Sunda...
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PORT ALLEGANY: Save the date
Lifestyles, Local News
Mar 16, 2026
Officers of the Port Allegany Alumni Association met for a planning meeting and would like all PAHS graduates to save the date for the 2026 Alumni Ban...
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Passed the test
Local News
Mar 16, 2026
The queen (Violet Papinchak) is shocked to discover that Princess Winnifred (Payton Eddy) was unable to sleep and, thus, passed her test in the Bradfo...
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A rose for Mother Stacey
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Mar 16, 2026
Compassion and service have long guided Mother Stacey Fussell’s ministry. Recently, those qualities were recognized as Zonta Club of Bradford honored ...
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Light, water and care for African violets
Lifestyles, Local News
By REBECCA NORTON RYAN  Penn State Extension Master Gardener  
Mar 16, 2026
My favorite house plant is the African violet. With its soft cashmere-like leaves and delicate flowers the African violet provides the indoor gardener...
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Local oil purchasers hold prices steady
Business, Local News
Mar 16, 2026
Two local oil purchasers held steady on the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Friday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Purc...
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Funny Bunnies at work
Lifestyles, Local News
Mar 16, 2026
The 4H club of Bradford, the Funny Bunnies, set up a display at the Main Street Mercantile, “Past and Present,” teaching others about the care and res...
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Bradford woman pleads guilty to drug deliveries
Crime, Local News
Mar 16, 2026
SMETHPORT — A Bradford woman arrested during a July drug detail has pleaded guilty to delivering methamphetamine and cocaine. Katlyn Buterbaugh, forme...
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Report: Affordability comes down to child care deregulation
Local News, PA State News
By CHRISTEN SMITH The Center Square 
Mar 15, 2026
HARRISBURG – Stringent regulations in child care centers drive up costs, especially for low-income families, according to a new report. The Commonweal...
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