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Bradford Regional Medical Center submits closure notice; transitioning to outpatient care center

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Bradford Regional Medical Center submits closure notice; transitioning to outpatient care center

Transitioning to outpatient care center

By SARA FURLONG news@bradfordera.com

February 17, 2026

(Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional information available from hospital officials and state Rep. Martin Causer Tuesday afterno...

BAHS swim team represents at D9 Central League Meet

BAHS swim team represents at D9 Central League Meet

Bradford’s Storer Wins MVP, Riekofsky Name All-Star

Jo Wankel

Feb 16, 2026

ST. MARYS — Bradford Area High School Swim Team traveled to St. Marys Saturday to compete in the District IX Central League Championship Meet with St....

UPMC Cole to build landmark solar project near hospital

UPMC Cole to build landmark solar project near hospital

Feb 16, 2026

COUDERSPORT, Pa. — UPMC Cole is taking what hospital officials say is "a bold step toward a greener future." Beginning in early 2026, the hospital wil...

McCutchen deserved better treatment from Cherington, Pirates

McCutchen deserved better treatment from Cherington, Pirates

By PAUL ZEISE, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)

Jan 27, 2026

(TNS) —There is no easy way for a franchise to move on from a legendary player, especially when that player isn't ready to retire. It is a difficult a...

Red Cross reports blood shortage; local drives scheduled in February

Red Cross reports blood shortage; local drives scheduled in February

Local drives scheduled in February

Jan 27, 2026

The American Red Cross reports a severe national blood shortage, with hospital demand outpacing donations and reducing the available blood supply by a...

Social Security Matters: Claim benefits early and invest the money?

Social Security Matters: Claim benefits early and invest the money?

By RUSSELL GLOOR

Jan 23, 2026

DEAR RUSTY: I am a 63-year-old single lady, and I have questions regarding Social Security "early retirement," though I will still be working full tim...

The Penguins’ shootout struggles continue; What can Dan Muse do?

The Penguins’ shootout struggles continue; What can Dan Muse do?

By KING JEMISON Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Jan 14, 2026

(TNS) —The Penguins did not leave their shootout struggles behind in 2025. They continued Tuesday, yet another strong game — this time a gritty defens...

Is Fetterman vulnerable to 2028 primary challenge?

Is Fetterman vulnerable to 2028 primary challenge?

By LINDA STEIN RealClearPennsylvania

Jan 12, 2026

The centrist positions and support for President Donald Trump that Democratic U.S. Sen. John Fetterman has espoused — most recently for Trump’s use of...

What role will Gen Z play in Pa.’s 2026 election?

What role will Gen Z play in Pa.’s 2026 election?

By MATT ZUPON RealClearPennsylvania

Jan 08, 2026

In this year’s midterm elections, Pennsylvanians will face many options. The entire congressional delegation, half of the state Senate delegation, and...

Building workforce systems that endure in today’s economy

Building workforce systems that endure in today’s economy

By JILL MURRAY and WILLIAM DESROSIERS RealClearPennsylvania

Jan 05, 2026

SCRANTON — On Dec. 18, Lackawanna College broke ground on its new Career & Technical Innovation (CTI) Center in Scranton. While the ceremony marked th...

Thompson issues 2025 Year in Review

Thompson issues 2025 Year in Review

Dec 30, 2025

BELLEFONTE — U.S. Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson issued a 2025 Year in Review, providing a snapshot of the work he focused on in Pennsylvania and Washington...

HS Roundup: O-E, NoPo girls claim wins

HS Roundup: O-E, NoPo girls claim wins

Jo Wankel

Dec 22, 2025

Girls Basketball Otto-Eldred 36, Galeton 7 Otto-Eldred used a 31-point first half to clinch a victory over Galeton Monday, scoring 13 in the first qua...

Challenger Learning Center hits 91% of fundraising goal

Challenger Learning Center hits 91% of fundraising goal

Following sold-out 'Elf Engineering Lab' success

Dec 18, 2025

ALLEGANY, N.Y. — The Challenger Learning Center of the Twin Tier Region has announced that its "Igniting the Future" capital campaign has reached a ma...

Where in Pa. have hunters taken the biggest bucks on record?

Where in Pa. have hunters taken the biggest bucks on record?

By KURT BRESSWEIN lehighvalleylive.com

Dec 10, 2025

BETHLEHEM (TNS) — Pennsylvania bucks have been growing older and bigger for most of the 21st century, allowing more hunters to join the ranks of those...

HomeCare & Hospice honors Witte at retirement

HomeCare & Hospice honors Witte at retirement

Dec 09, 2025

ALLEGANY, N.Y. — More than 50 colleagues, friends and family members gathered this week at Doyle Hall on the St. Bonaventure University campus to hono...

Fitzpatrick has plan to extend subsidies, avoid premium hikes for millions. He’s ready for an uphill battle.

Fitzpatrick has plan to extend subsidies, avoid premium hikes for millions. He’s ready for an uphill battle.

By JULIA TERRUSO The Philadelphia Inquirer

Dec 05, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (TNS) — U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick plans to introduce a bipartisan bill as early as Thursday to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies aft...

No COVID exception to takings clause

No COVID exception to takings clause

Dec 05, 2025

The COVID pandemic brought out the worst of the Nanny State in the name of public health. From school closures, to scientifically dubious social dista...

Guentzel talks life in Tampa, growing up and following Penguins from afar

Guentzel talks life in Tampa, growing up and following Penguins from afar

By JASON MACKEY, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)

Dec 04, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. — Few players had a better view of Sidney Crosby during Jake Guentzel's eight seasons in Pittsburgh. Even Guentzel, Crosby's longtime left...

Teacher experiencing big changes in class and at home

Teacher experiencing big changes in class and at home

Nov 16, 2025

DEAR ABBY: I'm getting married soon and I am very excited. It is a true blessing. I love my fiancee very much, and I'm happy to spend the rest of my l...

PORT ALLEGANY: Dressing the part

PORT ALLEGANY: Dressing the part

Nov 13, 2025

Dressing the part for the S.W. Smith Library Dinner Auction’s “A Night in the Country” theme were Anderson family members Joel Anderson (seated) of Po...

Halloween houses

Halloween houses

Oct 23, 2025

A tentacled sea monster towers over skeletons in a life raft as part of a spooky survival scene at this West Washington Street home.