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Thompson announces re-election bid
Local News, Nation & World, PA State News
Feb 12, 2026
HOWARD — Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson, R-Pa., announced his candidacy for reelection to the 15th Congressional District. "Serving you in the House ...
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SALAMANCA: Preparations underway for Snocross racing return
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY news@bradfordera.com 
Feb 12, 2026
SALAMANCA, N.Y. — There’s been plenty of snowmaking in this area, and it hasn’t all happened on the hills of Ellicottville. Several gigantic mounds of...
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See anyone you know?
Local News
By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
Feb 12, 2026
Picture it: Scout Week, February 1953. Scouts with Troop 16 of First Methodist Church have pitched their tents to brave an overnight in Veterans Squar...
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Preparing to play
Local News
Feb 12, 2026
Special Olympics athletes have begun practice sessions for the upcoming games, with the Knights of Columbus again lending a hand. Assisting at this we...
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Local oil purchasers increase prices
Business, Local News
Feb 12, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have increased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Wednesday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil P...
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Strong snowmobile traffic boosting economy
Business, Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Feb 11, 2026
A strong winter on the trails is translating to more than just good riding conditions. It’s bringing new members into Willow Creek Snowmobile Club and...
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More calls to bring skill games out of the legal ‘gray area’
Business, Local News, PA State News
By CHRISTEN SMITH The Center Square 
Feb 11, 2026
HARRISBURG – Calls grow on both sides of the political aisle to bring the lucrative skill games industry out of the legal shadows. The latest proposal...
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Church takes Ash Wednesday to the streets
Local News
Feb 11, 2026
The Episcopal Church of the Ascension will offer “Ashes to Go” on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, bringing the traditional imposition of ashes into public spa...
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