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Flicker weathers rain
Local News
Sep 04, 2025
A northern flicker braves the raindrops Thursday afternoon. According to birdchronicle.com, the northern flicker is unlike most woodpeckers that hamme...
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Nature’s lens
Local News
Sep 04, 2025
Raindrops cling to a plant Thursday afternoon after some much needed showers passed through the area.
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Arts on the Island leads local slate
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Sep 04, 2025
ARTS ON THE ISLAND returns to Hamlin Lake Park in Smethport on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The fun begins at 8 p.m. Friday with a free movie night. “...
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School bus safety reminders
Local News, PA State News
Drivers needed
Sep 04, 2025
DUNCANNON — As students head back to school across the commonwealth, Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Acting Secretary Dr. Carrie Rowe and t...
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Signs of support
Local News
Rays of Hope shines light on suicide prevention
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Sep 04, 2025
For those struggling with mental health issues, kindness and understanding can make a world of difference. Rays of Hope, a local grassroots organizati...
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Legion Riders giving back
Local News
Sep 04, 2025
American Legion Riders of Chapter 108, Bradford, voted unanimously at their September meeting to make charitable contributions to Kids and Cancer and ...
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Midwife to join Women’s Health Clinic
Business, Local News
Sep 04, 2025
Olean Medical Group (OMG), a Kaleida Health organization, announced that Katherine Gleason, certified nurse midwife, will join the new Women’s Health ...
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Crash closes Route 219
Local News
Sep 04, 2025
Bradford Township Police, Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department and Bradford City Fire Department ambulance were dispatched 5:42 p.m. Wednesday ...
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Century Farm still in the family
Business, Local News
Sep 04, 2025
Rep. Martin Causer, R-Turtlepoint, recently presented Robert and Julie Cosper with their official Century Farm certificate from the Pennsylvania Depar...
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Local oil purchasers decrease prices
Business, Local News
Sep 04, 2025
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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Board of Health considers debris-filled nuisance properties
Local News
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
Sep 03, 2025
Rather than dealing with a number of blighted houses, Tuesday's Bradford Board of Health meeting dealt with five Terrace Street properties in need of ...
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