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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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Brief council meeting sees mostly routine business
Local News
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jan 14, 2026
A brief, 10-minute meeting of Bradford City Council on Tuesday saw mostly routine measures approved. Council passed on first reading an amended ordina...
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Bradford Board of Health handles misunderstanding, voluntary demo
Local News
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jan 14, 2026
A misunderstanding and a voluntary demolition agreement were handled by the Bradford Board of Health at Tuesday's meeting. Benjamin Robson of Sufficie...
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