logo
Weather page
GET THE APP
ePaper
google_play
app_store
  • Login
  • E-Edition
  • News
  • Sports
  • Obits
  • Opinion
  • Classifieds
    • Place an Ad
    • All Listings
    • Jobs
  • Special Sections
  • Photo Gallery
  • Contests
  • Lifestyle/Entertainment
  • Games
    • News
      • Local News
      • PA State News
      • Nation/World
    • Sports
      • Local
      • College Sports
      • State
      • National
    • Obits
    • Opinion
      • News
        • Local News
        • PA State News
        • Nation/World
      • Sports
        • Local
        • College Sports
        • State
        • National
      • Obits
      • Opinion
    logo
    • Classifieds
      • Place an Ad
      • All Listings
      • Jobs
    • E-Edition
    • Subscribe
    • Login
      • Classifieds
        • Place an Ad
        • All Listings
        • Jobs
      • E-Edition
      • Subscribe
      • Login
    Home access

    access

    Adopt federal broadband definition
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Adopt federal broadband definition
    Jun 10, 2022
    According to the state of Pennsylvania, an internet connection of 1.5 megabits per second qualifies as “broadband.” That 30-year-old standard is barel...
    Read More...
    Grant to bring broadband to three townships in McKean Co.
    News
    Grant to bring broadband to three townships in McKean Co.
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Mar 22, 2022
    A grant of more than $530,000 has been obtained to bring broadband to Hamlin, Keating and Sergeant townships in McKean County. The project will provid...
    Read More...
    Analysis: Need for broadband improvement in Rural Pa.
    News
    Analysis: Need for broadband improvement in Rural Pa.
    Feb 14, 2022
    HARRISBURG — Broadband service improvements are needed across Pennsylvania, but the most significant need is among rural counties, according to a new ...
    Read More...
    On cusp of broadband success
    Opinion, Сolumns
    On cusp of broadband success
    WAYNE CAMPBELL 
    Dec 04, 2021
    This past summer, two reports were issued that have real meaning to the agricultural community in Pennsylvania. First was a report from the U.S. Depar...
    Read More...
    Infrastructure ensures quality education, economic prosperity for rural Pa.
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Infrastructure ensures quality education, economic prosperity for rural Pa.
    REBECCA L. WATTS, Special to The Era 
    Sep 12, 2021
    As Pennsylvania charts a path forward from the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent analysis of census data conducted by Stateline, an initi...
    Read More...
    Broadband already forgotten?
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Broadband already forgotten?
    WAYNE CAMPBELL, Special to The Era 
    May 12, 2021
    HARRISBURG — State policymakers tend to get easily sidetracked to focus on issues demanding immediate attention. This often means the overshadowing of...
    Read More...
    Pass pro-rural THRIVE Act
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Pass pro-rural THRIVE Act
    Mar 09, 2021
    Rural areas across the country faced challenging development problems — which were key drivers in the past two presidential election cycles — long bef...
    Read More...
    Causer effort to boost broadband funding now law
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Causer effort to boost broadband funding now law
    Nov 28, 2020
    HARRISBURG — State Rep. Martin Causer’s proposal to help boost broadband access in the state’s most rural communities has been signed into law. “The p...
    Read More...
    Pa. boosts broadband, thus economy
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Pa. boosts broadband, thus economy
    Nov 25, 2020
    Borrowing a page from history, the Legislature has approved a bill that will take a significant step toward rural economic development at little cost ...
    Read More...
    State boosts broadband, thus economy
    Editorials
    State boosts broadband, thus economy
    Marcie 
    Nov 24, 2020
    Borrowing a page from history, the Legislature has approved a bill that will take a significant step toward rural economic development at little cost ...
    Read More...
    Broadband funding bill sent to governor’s desk, Causer says
    Local News
    Broadband funding bill sent to governor’s desk, Causer says
    Marcie 
    Nov 21, 2020
    HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer’s proposal to help boost broadband access in the state’s most rural communities is now headed to the governor’s desk. ...
    Read More...
    {"bradfordera-website":"Website"}
    GASD remaining on remote learning until Dec. 1
    Bradford, Local News, News
    GASD remaining on remote learning until Dec. 1
    CHRISTINE HOLTZ erachristine@gmail.com 
    Nov 16, 2020
    In a letter sent to parents and posted to social media, Galeton Area School District Superintendent Alanna Huck announced that due to positive COVID-1...
    Read More...
    McKean County launching broadband project
    Local News
    McKean County launching broadband project
    Marcie 
    Sep 16, 2020
    SMETHPORT — The McKean County Commissioners recently approved a project that will significantly improve access to high speed internet service througho...
    Read More...
    Brown library to offer public use computers
    Local News
    Brown library to offer public use computers
    Marcie 
    Jul 21, 2020
    EMPORIUM — The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library will have computers accessible to the public on Monday. Patrons will now have access to 4 comput...
    Read More...
    Wolf leads effort calling on feds to invest in broadband
    Local News
    Wolf leads effort calling on feds to invest in broadband
    Marcie 
    Jun 27, 2020
    HARRISBURG — As states continue to address the COVID-19 pandemic, including economic recovery efforts, Gov. Tom Wolf and a bipartisan coalition of 11 ...
    Read More...
    {"bradfordera-website":"Website"}
    Era providing free access to online news due to COVID-19
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Era providing free access to online news due to COVID-19
    Mar 16, 2020
    Due to nearly constant news developments relating to the COVID-19 coronavirus, The Bradford Era is providing free access to its online news updates as...
    Read More...
    {"bradfordera-website":"Website"}
    Causer, Dunbar proposal to boost rural broadband access
    Local News
    Causer, Dunbar proposal to boost rural broadband access
    Marcie 
    Mar 11, 2020
    HARRISBURG — Working to bring broadband services to the state’s rural communities, state Reps. Martin Causer, R-Turtlepoint, and George Dunbar, R-Harr...
    Read More...
    Research documents slower broadband speeds in rural Pa.
    Local News
    Research documents slower broadband speeds in rural Pa.
    Marcie 
    Jun 04, 2019
    HARRISBURG — Results from a year-long research project measuring median broadband speeds across Pennsylvania indicate there isn’t a single Pennsylvani...
    Read More...
    State official brings promise of broadband funds to Potter County
    Local News, News, Online Features
    State official brings promise of broadband funds to Potter County
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Aug 08, 2018
    COUDERSPORT — When Gov. Tom Wolf drove along U.S. Route 6 about a year ago during a visit to Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport, he noticed...
    Read More...
    {"bradfordera-website":"Website"}
    Flooding, aftermath wreak havoc on region
    News, Online Features
    Flooding, aftermath wreak havoc on region
    Jan 12, 2018
    Flooding conditions forced some schools to close and classes to be cancelled in Bradford on Friday. Many roads across the county are closed or have re...
    Read More...
    {"bradfordera-website":"Website"}
    Local & Social
    Latest news for you
    Student news
    Lifestyles
    Student news
    May 16, 2025
    NASHVILLE — Mary Cerroni of Ridgway, Pa. , was one of 6,912 undergraduate students to qualify for the Belmont University Dean's List for the spring 20...
    Read More...
    {"bradfordera-website":"Website"}
    Bridge results
    Lifestyles
    Bridge results
    May 16, 2025
    The Bradford Duplicate Bridge Club hosted a three-table game at the Bradford Area Public Library on Wednesday. First place went to the team of Dick Wo...
    Read More...
    {"bradfordera-website":"Website"}
    Gaskew interviewed for documentary on Pittsburgh activist
    Business, Local News, News
    Gaskew interviewed for documentary on Pittsburgh activist
    May 16, 2025
    Dr. Tony Gaskew, professor of criminal justice at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, is interviewed as part of a documentary film about civil r...
    Read More...
    {"bradfordera-website":"Website"}
    Countless blessings in the outdoors
    Headlines, Local News, Local Sports, ...
    Countless blessings in the outdoors
    STEVE SHERK Jr. Special to The Era 
    May 16, 2025
    Most of my life, everything I pursued in the outdoors was all by myself. Whether hunting or fishing, I’ve been more of a loner than one who hangs with...
    Read More...
    {"bradfordera-website":"Website"}
    Founding Friends of Hanley Library
    Local News, News
    Founding Friends of Hanley Library
    May 16, 2025
    Founding members of the Friends of Hanley Library were honored at the group’s annual meeting May 9 at Hanley Library at the University of Pittsburgh a...
    Read More...
    {"bradfordera-website":"Website"}
    PJM power surge inevitable, but not insurmountable
    Business, Local News, News, ...
    PJM power surge inevitable, but not insurmountable
    LAUREN JESSOP The Center Square 
    May 16, 2025
    HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s ability to remain a net electricity exporter may hinge on how it balances surging demand from data centers and other large...
    Read More...
    {"bradfordera-website":"Website"}
    ePaper
    google_play
    app_store
    This Week's Ads
    Current e-Edition
    ePaper
    google_play
    app_store
    Already a subscriber? Click the image to view the latest e-edition.
    Don't have a subscription? Click here to see our subscription options.
    Mobile App

    Download Now

    The Bradford Era mobile app brings you the latest local breaking news, updates, and more. Read the Bradford Era on your mobile device just as it appears in print.

    ePaper
    google_play
    app_store
    Trending Recipes

    Help Our Community

    Please help local businesses by taking an online survey to help us navigate through these unprecedented times. None of the responses will be shared or used for any other purpose except to better serve our community. The survey is at: www.pulsepoll.com $1,000 is being awarded. Everyone completing the survey will be able to enter a contest to Win as our way of saying, "Thank You" for your time. Thank You!

    Get in touch with The Bradford Era
    Submit Content
    • Submit News
    • Letter to the Editor
    • Place Wedding Announcement
      • Submit News
      • Letter to the Editor
      • Place Wedding Announcement
    Advertise
    • Place Birth Announcement
    • Place Anniversary Announcement
    • Place Obituary Call (814) 368-3173
      • Place Birth Announcement
      • Place Anniversary Announcement
      • Place Obituary Call (814) 368-3173
    Subscribe
    • Start a Subscription
    • e-Edition
    • Contact Us
      • Start a Subscription
      • e-Edition
      • Contact Us
    CMG | Community Media Group
    Illinois
    • Hancock Journal-Pilot
    • Iroquois Times-Republic
    • Journal-Republican
    • The News-Gazette
      • Hancock Journal-Pilot
      • Iroquois Times-Republic
      • Journal-Republican
      • The News-Gazette
    Indiana
    • Fountain Co. Neighbor
    • Herald Journal
    • KV Post News
    • Newton Co. Enterprise
    • Rensselaer Republican
    • Review-Republican
      • Fountain Co. Neighbor
      • Herald Journal
      • KV Post News
      • Newton Co. Enterprise
      • Rensselaer Republican
      • Review-Republican
    Iowa
    • Atlantic News Telegraph
    • Audubon Advocate-Journal
    • Barr’s Post Card News
    • Burlington Hawk Eye
    • Collector’s Journal
    • Fayette County Union
    • Ft. Madison Daily Democrat
    • Independence Bulletin-Journal
    • Keokuk Daily Gate City
    • Oelwein Daily Register
    • Vinton Newspapers
    • Waverly Newspapers
      • Atlantic News Telegraph
      • Audubon Advocate-Journal
      • Barr’s Post Card News
      • Burlington Hawk Eye
      • Collector’s Journal
      • Fayette County Union
      • Ft. Madison Daily Democrat
      • Independence Bulletin-Journal
      • Keokuk Daily Gate City
      • Oelwein Daily Register
      • Vinton Newspapers
      • Waverly Newspapers
    Michigan
    • Iosco County News-Herald
    • Ludington Daily News
    • Oceana’s Herald-Journal
    • Oscoda Press
    • White Lake Beacon
      • Iosco County News-Herald
      • Ludington Daily News
      • Oceana’s Herald-Journal
      • Oscoda Press
      • White Lake Beacon
    New York
    • Finger Lakes Times
    • Olean Times Herald
    • Salamanca Press
      • Finger Lakes Times
      • Olean Times Herald
      • Salamanca Press
    Pennsylvania
    • Bradford Era
    • Clearfield Progress
    • Courier Express
    • Free Press Courier
    • Jeffersonian Democrat
    • Leader Vindicator
    • Potter Leader-Enterprise
    • The Wellsboro Gazette
      • Bradford Era
      • Clearfield Progress
      • Courier Express
      • Free Press Courier
      • Jeffersonian Democrat
      • Leader Vindicator
      • Potter Leader-Enterprise
      • The Wellsboro Gazette
    © Copyright The Bradford Era 43 Main St, Bradford, PA  | Terms of Use  | Privacy Policy
    Powered by TECNAVIA