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Homicide, rape charges added against Prescott
Crime, Local News
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
Sep 17, 2025
Charges of homicide and rape of a child were added to the case against Tyler Prescott on Wednesday, and his $1 million bail was changed to no bail at ...
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‘Pack your bags and go’; residents push back on wind project
Local News
Residents push back on wind project
By SARA EDDY FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
Sep 17, 2025
CROSBY — No punches were pulled during a public hearing held by Norwich Township supervisors Tuesday evening to consider a meteorological (met) tower ...
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Driving tour set at elk country gamelands
Local News, News, Outdoors
Sep 17, 2025
It’s time, once again, to get off the beaten path and go for a drive on state game lands. The Pennsylvania Game Commission is providing the opportunit...
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A bridge to autumn; Fall Festival returns to Kinzua Bridge State Park
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Fall Festival returns to Kinzua Bridge State Park
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Sep 17, 2025
With autumn leaves beginning to change and cooler temperatures each night, it is time again for the Kinzua Bridge Fall Festival. The 26th annual celeb...
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Dr. Tahir Chaudhry awarded Golden Stethoscope
Business, Local News
Sep 17, 2025
Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, presented the second bi-annual 2025 Golden Stetho...
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PORT ALLEGANY: VMI burns mortgage
Local News
Sep 17, 2025
Port Allegany Veterans Memorial Inc. (VMI) recently held a mortgage burning ceremony at the building on Route 155. The current VMI building opened in ...
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More threats under investigation at Warren school district
Crime, Local News
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
Sep 17, 2025
Three alleged threats made Tuesday and Wednesday at Beaty-Warren Middle School are under investigation by the Warren Police Department. In a press rel...
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Golubock Business Competition names finalists
Business, Local News
Sep 17, 2025
Bradford Area Alliance announced its 2025 Harvey L. Golubock Business Competition finalists, including new businesses, existing businesses looking to ...
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Amazon, SpaceX won slice of Pa.’s $793M broadband funding
Business, Local News, PA State News
Critics are worried about reliability
By CHARLOTTE KEITH of Spotlight PA 
Sep 17, 2025
(Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account...
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Taxpayers billed $6M for arson-related repairs to governor’s mansion
Local News, PA State News
But Shapiro administration withholds full details
Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA and Vincent DiFonzo for Spotlight PA 
Sep 17, 2025
(Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account...
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SMETHPORT: Lakeview, others sold to ‘stalking horse’ bidder
Business, Local News
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
Sep 17, 2025
Lakeview Healthcare in Smethport likely will be under new ownership by the end of the year. Court-appointed receiver Michael Flanagan told The Era on ...
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Local oil purchasers increase prices
Business, Local News
Sep 17, 2025
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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Trail meets tranquility
Local News
Race to showcase Marilla Landing  
Sara Furlong 
Sep 17, 2025
This year’s Marilla Trail Race participants will have one less reason to believe the race director’s off his rocker. Bradford’s Josh Preston has spear...
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ELDRED: Hunter/trapper education course
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
Sep 16, 2025
ELDRED — A hunter/trapper education class will be offered at the Eldred Conservation Club from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. All participants must be at ...
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St. Marys Fall Fest sure to be fabulous
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Sep 16, 2025
ST. MARYS — Autumn leaves are drifting through the air and the nights are getting colder. It is time again for the St. Marys Fall Festival, slated for...
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Bid for Bradford
Business, Local News
Autumn Auction back again
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Sep 16, 2025
Get ready to open your hearts and wallets to support a great cause during the Autumn Auction Fundraiser, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at the B...
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