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Bradford City Fire reviving commercial code inspections
Business, Local News
Sara Furlong 
Jan 15, 2026
Fire departments exist to keep communities safe — preserving life and property and bringing emergencies under control. They accomplish these goals wit...
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Car strikes South Ave. pole
Local News
Era photo Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department and Bradford City Fire Department ambulance were dispatched after a car struck a utility pole in the 900 block of South Avenue at 4:37 p.m. Wednesday. Emergency personnel were on the scene for 30 minutes. Bradford Township Police investigated.
Jan 15, 2026
Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department and Bradford City Fire Department ambulance were dispatched after a car struck a utility pole in the 900 b...
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Winter fun, food assistance and local history
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Jan 15, 2026
WINTERFEST will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at Pine Acres Golf and RV Resort at 1401 W. Warren Road. Hosted by the Willow Creek Snowmobil...
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Courthouse clock ticks again
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Jan 15, 2026
The McKean County Historical Society can now mark the passage of time on a historical clock, thanks to the generosity and craftsmanship of a particula...
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Boley named Student of the Week
Local News
Jan 15, 2026
Chase Boley, a third-year Automotive student at Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center and a senior at Coudersport High School, has been named S...
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No change in price from local oil purchasers
Business, Local News
Jan 15, 2026
There was no change Wednesday in the price offered by two local oil purchasers for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Tuesday, American Refining Group an...
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Alcorn named CASA executive director
Business, Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Jan 14, 2026
For Shelley Alcorn, supporting children has long been a driving force. Alcorn was recently named executive director of Court Appointed Special Advocat...
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As coyotes thrive, no sign of wolves living in New York state
Local News, News, Outdoors
By HEIDI TRUSCHEL-LIGHT Niagara Gazette 
Jan 14, 2026
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (TNS) — The identification of a gray wolf in Otsego County several years ago has received additional attention in recent weeks, wi...
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Winter landscape
Local News
Jan 14, 2026
Despite some warmer temperatures recently, there are still plenty of winter vistas to enjoy at Allegany State Park.
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Local oil purchasers increase prices
Business, Local News
Jan 14, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have increased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Tuesday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Pur...
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