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LECOM to acquire BRMC campus, skilled nursing facility

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LECOM to acquire BRMC campus, skilled nursing facility

Inpatient, ER will close; outpatient services to continue

Sara Furlong

February 26, 2026

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is in discussions with Kaleida Health to acquire the Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) campus,...

AMERICA250PA – Did you know?

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AMERICA250PA – Did you know?

Feb 27, 2026

(Editor’s note: America250PA - McKean County provided the material featured here, created by the McKean County Planning Commission — Chairman Gregory ...

Bradford City Water Authority awards bid for water line project

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Bradford City Water Authority awards bid for water line project

Sara Furlong

Feb 26, 2026

Bradford City Water Authority has awarded the construction bid for a new water main that will connect St. Francis Drive to the Lafferty Industrial Par...

Board of Health continues Holley Avenue appeal

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Board of Health continues Holley Avenue appeal

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

Feb 26, 2026

A property owner said he is ready to move forward with repairs on a Holley Avenue house, but city officials say conditions at the property have remain...

Demo underway

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Feb 26, 2026

Demolition began Thursday on the property at 255 South Ave.

THINGS TO DO: Week ahead offers fundraisers and fun

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THINGS TO DO: Week ahead offers fundraisers and fun

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

Feb 26, 2026

CABIN FEVER will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Westline Inn. This event benefits the Kinzua Valley Trail Club, which is celebrating the ...

A harbinger of spring

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A harbinger of spring

Feb 26, 2026

The freeze-thaw swings in late winter create prime pothole season on the area's roads, as much a harbinger of spring as any bluebird. Watch for crews ...

LECOM to acquire BRMC campus, skilled nursing facility

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LECOM to acquire BRMC campus, skilled nursing facility

Inpatient, ER will close; outpatient services to continue

Sara Furlong

Feb 26, 2026

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is in discussions with Kaleida Health to acquire the Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) campus,...

Medical debt, charity care costs loom large over insurance rates

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Medical debt, charity care costs loom large over insurance rates

By CHRISTEN SMITH The Center Square

Feb 26, 2026

HARRISBURG – Residents buying health benefits on Pennsylvania’s insurance marketplace pay twice as much now for worse coverage, and it’s a problem the...

Greenhouse, hydroponic production webinar

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Greenhouse, hydroponic production webinar

Feb 26, 2026

UNIVERSITY PARK — For those interested in learning more about greenhouse fundamentals and hydroponic vegetable production basics, Penn State Extension...

Call for entries opens for Appalachian Nature Art & Photography Competition

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Call for entries opens for Appalachian Nature Art & Photography Competition

Feb 26, 2026

The Arcadian Gallery in Cumberland, Md., is accepting submissions for the Appalachian Nature Art & Photography Competition and Exhibition. The event c...

Roach‑Bauer Forestry Forum to meet April 9 in Wilcox

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Roach‑Bauer Forestry Forum to meet April 9 in Wilcox

Feb 26, 2026

WILCOX — The Roach‑Bauer Forestry Forum will meet April 9 at the Wilcox Community Center, featuring presentations from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv...

EMPORIUM: Tax forms now available at library

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EMPORIUM: Tax forms now available at library

Feb 26, 2026

EMPORIUM — State and federal tax forms are now available for pickup at Barbara Moscato Brown Library, 27 W. Fourth St. State forms are sent in limited...

Free March programs at Sinnemahoning State Park

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Free March programs at Sinnemahoning State Park

Feb 26, 2026

Sinnemahoning State Park will offer a series of free public programs throughout March, featuring guided hikes, wildlife education and hands‑on activit...

State, regional gas prices dip; national average climbs

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State, regional gas prices dip; national average climbs

Sara Furlong

Feb 26, 2026

The national average for a gallon of gas ticked up this week, even as state and regional averages resumed their downturn. Nationwide, motorists could ...

Bradford police arrest fugitive wanted out of Buffalo

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Bradford police arrest fugitive wanted out of Buffalo

Feb 26, 2026

City police arrested a man Monday who was wanted on a full‑extradition warrant out of Buffalo, N.Y. At about 4:02 p.m. Feb. 24, City of Bradford Polic...

Local oil purchasers decrease prices

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Local oil purchasers decrease prices

Feb 26, 2026

Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Wednesday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil P...

Pa. lawmakers seek to restore Monday rifle season opener

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Pa. lawmakers seek to restore Monday rifle season opener

Feb 25, 2026

Two Pennsylvania state senators plan to introduce legislation that would return Pennsylvania’s firearms deer season to its traditional Monday start da...

Something giant in the forest — Worldwide public-art phenomenon coming to McKean County

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Something giant in the forest — Worldwide public-art phenomenon coming to McKean County

Worldwide public-art phenomenon coming to McKean County

Sara Furlong

Feb 25, 2026

A worldwide public-art phenomenon, internationally renowned environmental artist Thomas Dambo’s giant trolls will take root in McKean County next year...

Art in the Wilds issues last call for artists for 20th anniversary show

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Art in the Wilds issues last call for artists for 20th anniversary show

Feb 25, 2026

KANE — Art in the Wilds, Kane’s award-winning summer art show, has issued a final call for artists and artisans to apply for its 20th‑anniversary even...

Property Tax/Rent Rebate assistance next week

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Property Tax/Rent Rebate assistance next week

Feb 25, 2026

Property Tax/Rent Rebate clinics hosted by Rep. Martin Causer, R‑Turtlepoint, continue next week in Bradford, Ulysses and Galeton. The schedule is as ...