Local News

Minimum wage gets renewed focus in Pennsylvania
Business, Local News, PA State News
By CHRISTEN SMITH The Center Square 
Feb 05, 2026
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s minimum hourly wage has been unchanged for 16 years, even as its neighboring states have climbed into the double-digits. U...
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Arctic chill, high winds coming
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Feb 05, 2026
An arctic blast paired with strong winds is expected to bring dangerously cold conditions to the area this weekend, with wind chills plunging as low a...
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THINGS TO DO: Family fun, outdoor adventure, live entertainment
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Feb 05, 2026
TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Mount Jewett Memorial Library, 7 E. Main St. While every day is...
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Bradford woman jailed on drug charges
Crime, Local News
Feb 05, 2026
City of Bradford Police arrested a Bradford woman early Jan. 30 after a traffic stop on South Avenue led to the discovery of suspected narcotics. Poli...
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Hardt is next Student of the Week
Local News
Feb 05, 2026
Jadin Hardt, a senior from Northern Potter School District, has been recognized as Seneca Highlands CTC’s student of the week. "Jaden is an outstandin...
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Senate approves bill to unlock federal well funding
Local News, PA State News
Feb 05, 2026
HARRISBURG — The state Senate approved legislation Wednesday to improve the abandoned and orphaned oil and gas well plugging process in Pennsylvania, ...
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Do you need a support group?
Lifestyle, Local News
Feb 05, 2026
DuBOIS — There are times when it may be hard to face life’s challenges alone. For instance, it may be tough to cope following the loss of a loved one;...
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Local oil purchasers increase prices
Business, Local News
Feb 05, 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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Alder renewal planned at Tionesta Lake
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
Feb 05, 2026
TIONESTA — Volunteers with the Ruffed Grouse Society will join the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Tionesta Lake in March to renew aging alder stands ...
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Film, media project seeks foothold in region
Business, Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Feb 04, 2026
COUDERSPORT – A proposed film and media production campus in Coudersport could bring hundreds of permanent jobs, workforce training opportunities and ...
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Elk Country Visitor Center programs in February
Local News, News, Outdoors
Feb 04, 2026
BENEZETTE — The Elk Country Visitor Center is hosting public programs in the month of February. SATURDAY Groundhogs, 2 p.m. Did you know that since th...
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Positive news on several properties at Board of Health meeting
Local News
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
Feb 04, 2026
A brief meeting of the Bradford Board of Health Tuesday was filled with positive news. It was a continuation of an appeal hearing for 193 High St., an...
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