Bradford Regional Medical Center submits closure notice; transitioning to outpatient care center
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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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Will Biden’s ‘Goldilocks’ airstrikes work?
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DOYLE McMANUS Los Angeles Times 
Feb 06, 2024
WASHINGTON (TNS) — The recent U.S. airstrikes against Iran-backed militias were the largest President Jordan Biden has ordered since he took office, a...
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Hartzell to speak at BAPL on ‘Keeping kids safe’
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Feb 06, 2024
Computers, cellphones, online multiplayer games, social media — how does a parent keep a child safe from potential predators they can’t see? The Child...
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McKean Co. feels minor impact from AOPC cyber attack
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Feb 06, 2024
The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts website was hit by a cyberattack over the weekend, taking public systems offline, but not compromisin...
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Rew man charged with firearm violation
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Feb 05, 2024
A Rew man was arraigned over the weekend on allegations stemming from an attempt to purchase a firearm in September. Robert Wallin, 30, of 1141 Summit...
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Bradford man jailed for allegedly fleeing police
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Feb 05, 2024
A Bradford man was sent to McKean County Jail following a Saturday arraignment on allegations including DUI and fleeing from police. Eric D. Smith, 43...
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Recent cyberattacks draw legislative attention
News, PA State News
CHRISTINA LENGYEL The Center Square 
Feb 03, 2024
Pennsylvania lawmakers focused this week on protecting municipal governments from cyberattacks that threaten communities statewide. The joint hearing,...
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DA: Rise in fentanyl means no illegal drug ‘safe’
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Feb 02, 2024
Four suspected fentanyl-related deaths in the past month have led McKean County’s top prosecutor and Bradford law enforcement to issue a warning — don...
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Three plead guilty in McKean County Court Thursday
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Feb 01, 2024
SMETHPORT — A Buffalo, N.Y., man pleaded guilty to charges in three cases Thursday in McKean County Court, including one in which he broke into police...
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Steelers hiring Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator
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Gerry Dulac Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
Jan 31, 2024
PITTSBURGH (TNS) — The Steelers are going to hire former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith as their offensive coordinator, team sources have tol...
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Cheats still rake in COVID funds
Opinion, Сolumns
Jan 30, 2024
The federal government ramped up the printing presses during the pandemic, throwing cash around like the proverbial drunken sailor. While much of that...
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Why 2024 may not be the worst political year ever
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JACKIE CALMES Los Angeles Times 
Jan 26, 2024
WASHINGTON (TNS) — The 2028 presidential campaign can’t come soon enough. Just think: Fresh faces, furrowed by fewer lines. Fresh ideas, not of the au...
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