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McKean County Drug Task Force arrests pair in raid
Crime, Local News
Jan 09, 2026
SMETHPORT — A raid conducted Thursday by the McKean County Drug Task Force concluded a months‑long investigation into alleged cocaine trafficking from...
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THINGS TO DO: Kiwanis Kapers coming soon
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Jan. 15-17 at Bradford High School
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Jan 08, 2026
KIWANIS KAPERS “FINDING HOME” will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 15 and 16 and 2 p.m. Jan. 17 at Bradford Area High School Auditorium, 81 Interstate Parkway....
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Bradford Board of Health pulling ahead in war on blight
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By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jan 08, 2026
Bradford is an aging city with what officials say is a shortage of quality rental properties for families. Some ask, If that is the case, then why are...
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PORT ALLEGANY: District Chorus selections
Local News
Jan 08, 2026
Six Port Allegany High School students were selected to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators' Association (PMEA) District 2 Chorus festival...
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Hvizdzaks react to presentence reports in federal cases
Crime, Local News
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jan 08, 2026
The presentence report on the federal charges against the Hvizdzak brothers has both men waving caution flags. For Shane Hvizdzak, 37, of Bradford, hi...
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Local oil purchasers decrease prices
Business, Local News
Jan 08, 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...
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Zonta’s 16 Days of success
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Jan 07, 2026
Zonta Club of Bradford traditionally closes out the year with a flurry of service-focused activities through its participation in the 16 Days of Advoc...
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Former firehall still for sale
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By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Jan 07, 2026
The Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department is again drawing attention to the sale of its former Interstate Parkway fire station. The building, kn...
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PGC: Report wild turkey flocks through March 15
Local News, News, Outdoors, ...
Jan 07, 2026
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking for the public’s help finding turkey flocks this winter for ongoing research. Pennsylvanians are encouraged...
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Board rules Park Street home rehab can continue
Local News
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jan 07, 2026
Another positive outcome was tallied at a Board of Health appeal hearing in Bradford on Tuesday. The hearing was for a property at 15 Park St., which ...
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