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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...

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Home News Destroyer of spotted lanternfly’s favorite tree — also an invasive species — may have been found

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December 11, 2021

Destroyer of spotted lanternfly’s favorite tree — also an invasive species — may have been found

By MARCUS SCHNECK PennLive

HARRISBURG (TNS) — A newly identified mite may be a biological control on the invasive tree-of-heaven, a favorite host tree for spotted lanternflies.

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Thompson, Bliss, Risser champions after Saturday’s District 9 Championships

Thompson sets new career wins record for Bradford

Jo Wankel

February 23, 2026

Era Photo by Wade Aiken Bradford’s Jordan Thompson became a three-time District 9 Champion after claiming first at 160 lbs at the District 9 Champions...

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Bradford Sherk breaks Owls’ Indoor Track long jump record at Edinboro

Jo Wankel

February 23, 2026

Photo submitted Bradford’s Fabian Sherk broke the long jump record at Edinboro over the weekend. Sherk’s jump of 21’11.5” beat his previous record by ...

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DA asks residents to register home security cameras to assist police

February 23, 2026

SMETHPORT — McKean County District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer is asking residents to voluntarily register the location of their home or bus...

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SALAMANCA: Snocross National returns

February 23, 2026

The Seneca Allegany Snocross National was held this past weekend in Salamanca, N.Y. Find more photos from the weekend's races in today's edition and o...

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Other Voices: We need hospital choice

February 23, 2026

Kaleida Health has hijacked our hospital and is holding us hostage. At the very least we desperately need the choice to be taken by ambulance to a hos...

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