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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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October 26, 2021

Olean General Hospital cancels elective surgeries, cites staff shortages

By BOB CLARK Special to The Era

OLEAN, N.Y. — Staff shortages have led to all elective surgeries at Olean General Hospital to be suspended, hospital officials announced Tuesday afternoon.

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Penguins captain Sidney Crosby skates but will not play in Canada’s Olympic semifinal

King Jemison Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

February 20, 2026

(TNS) - Sidney Crosby will not play in Canada’s Olympic semifinal matchup with Finland on Friday. Crosby reportedly skated Friday morning before it wa...

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Bliss finishes second at Keystones

Jo Wankel

February 20, 2026

Photo provided Port Allegany High School eighth grader, Cooper Bliss, placed second at the Keystone State Northwest Qualifier. He wrestled in the 212...

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JH Wrestlers headed to States Feb 27

Jo Wankel

February 20, 2026

Era Photo Several Fretz and JO wrestlers are headed to the 2026 PJW Junior High State Championships, set for Feb. 27 at Johnstown. Front row, from lef...

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Kaleida addresses future, sustainability of Olean General Hospital

By JIM ECKSTROM news@bradfordera.com

February 20, 2026

OLEAN, N.Y. — While the Bradford area and McKean County, Pa. as a whole confront the eventual closure of the emergency department and other services a...

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Mapping AEDs gains urgency as EMS strain grows

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

February 20, 2026

During a cardiac arrest, every second counts. Kaleida Health announced earlier this week that Bradford Regional Medical Center will close its inpatien...

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