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Board of Health takes action on two long-running nuisance properties
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Apr 01, 2026
After years of citations, appeals and stalled progress, the Bradford Board of Health on Tuesday reaffirmed a public nuisance designation for a Clarenc...
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Capital case against Prescott stalled until judge is assigned
Crime, Local News
DA appeals order on sealed defense filings  
Sara Furlong 
Apr 01, 2026
The capital murder case against Tyler Prescott, accused of raping and murdering his 2-year-old son last August, has stalled pending the appointment of...
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SHINGLEHOUSE: Officials discuss EMS challenges
Local News
Apr 01, 2026
The Shinglehouse Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Association hosted state EMS leaders this week for a discussion on the growing challenges fac...
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Sinnemahone Paddle race registration deadline
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
Apr 01, 2026
EMPORIUM — Registration for this year’s Sinnemahone Canoe and Kayak Paddle will close April 10. Organizers say preparations are in place for the April...
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County staff wear blue
Local News
Apr 01, 2026
Members of the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, Adult Probation, Maintenance Department and law enforcement leaders wore blue Wednesday to sh...
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Pansies: Happiest flowers in the garden
Lifestyles, Local News
By REBECCA NORTON RYAN  Penn State Extension Master Gardener  
Apr 01, 2026
“Happiest flower in the garden is the pansy.  All its colors bright and gay,  It spreads along its merry way.” — Terry Hoffman The pansy is one of the...
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Bradford, Warren resume top spots on gas price list
Local News
Sara Furlong 
Apr 01, 2026
Bradford and Warren are back to their spots atop the list of regional gas prices, at $3.994 and $3.999, respectively. Prices are up 8.4 cents in the B...
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THINGS TO DO: Spring events bloom across region
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Apr 01, 2026
BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Foster Brook Creamery, 9 Derrick Road, Suite 1. PORT ALLEGANY COMMUNITY E...
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Edwards named Student of the Week
Local News
Apr 01, 2026
Ethan Edwards, a junior at Smethport Area High School and a second-year student in the Homeland Security Program at Seneca Highlands Career and Techni...
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TURTLEPOINT: Cold doesn’t hamper egg hunt
Local News
Apr 01, 2026
Turtlepoint Evangelical Church, Turtlepoint Community Park and individuals from the Turtlepoint area invited children to the annual Tracey Memorial Ea...
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