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Iconic American flag on historic McCourt Label building preserved
Local News
Jan 16, 2026
The large American flag mural from the former McCourt Label building on West Washington Street has been removed and stored for future display, ensurin...
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Allegheny lawmakers envision a geothermal future
PA State News
By CHRISTEN SMITH The Center Square 
Jan 16, 2026
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s next big energy push heads back underground to tap a resource once limited to the fringes of volcanoes and hot springs. At...
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Second lawyer appointed in Prescott rape, murder case
Crime, Local News
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jan 16, 2026
A second attorney has been appointed to represent Tyler Prescott, who is facing the death penalty for the rape and murder of his 2-year-old son last A...
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Free chess tournament set in DuBois
Lifestyles, Local News
Jan 16, 2026
DuBOIS — The DuBois Knights of Columbus Council 519 will host its 14th annual chess tournament Feb. 28 at St. Michael’s Church, 15 Robinson St. The fr...
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Local oil purchasers decrease prices
Local News
Jan 16, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Thursday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Pu...
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Bradford City Fire reviving commercial code inspections
Business, Local News
Sara Furlong 
Jan 15, 2026
Fire departments exist to keep communities safe — preserving life and property and bringing emergencies under control. They accomplish these goals wit...
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Car strikes South Ave. pole
Local News
Era photo Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department and Bradford City Fire Department ambulance were dispatched after a car struck a utility pole in the 900 block of South Avenue at 4:37 p.m. Wednesday. Emergency personnel were on the scene for 30 minutes. Bradford Township Police investigated.
Jan 15, 2026
Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department and Bradford City Fire Department ambulance were dispatched after a car struck a utility pole in the 900 b...
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Winter fun, food assistance and local history
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Jan 15, 2026
WINTERFEST will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at Pine Acres Golf and RV Resort at 1401 W. Warren Road. Hosted by the Willow Creek Snowmobil...
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Courthouse clock ticks again
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Jan 15, 2026
The McKean County Historical Society can now mark the passage of time on a historical clock, thanks to the generosity and craftsmanship of a particula...
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