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Fretz students unplug for a day
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Feb 17, 2026
Students at Floyd C. Fretz Middle School set aside their usual technology Feb. 13, taking part in a schoolwide “unplugged” day focused on hands-on lea...
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Bradford Regional Medical Center submits closure notice; transitioning to outpatient care center
Business, Local News
Transitioning to outpatient care center 
By SARA FURLONG  news@bradfordera.com  
Feb 17, 2026
(Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional information available from hospital officials and state Rep. Martin Causer Tuesday afterno...
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Skate on: Upgrades at Callahan Ice Rink
Local News
Sara Furlong 
Feb 17, 2026
A “very generous donation” has upgraded the equipment little skaters can use while learning to glide at Callahan Ice Rink. Pat Goff, Bradford city par...
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Still standing
Local News
Feb 17, 2026
Back in the day, the Pittsburg, Shawmut & Northern Railroad crossed the Allegheny River near Bullis Mills in Eldred Township. This pier is all that re...
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SMETHPORT: Meat raffle supports Hubber Band trip
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Feb 17, 2026
SMETHPORT – Supporting student musicians can be as simple as buying a raffle ticket. A community meat raffle set Feb. 28 aims to support the arts, ens...
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No change posted for local oil purchasers
Business, Local News
Feb 17, 2026
There was no change posted in the price two local oil purchasers will pay for Penn grade crude oil. As of Monday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oi...
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CARE hosts adaptive ski day
Local News
Feb 16, 2026
CARE for Children held its annual Adaptive Ski Outing at Holiday Valley Ski Resort on Monday with seven children in attendance. Each child was paired ...
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Cyber charter school money management under scrutiny
Local News, PA State News
By CHRISTEN SMITH The Center Square 
Feb 16, 2026
HARRISBURG – Cyber charter schools collect millions from taxpayers across the state, though academic achievement lags districts by wide margins. Porti...
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