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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...

Domestic violence survivors in Pa. will be allowed to bring their pets with them when fleeing their abusers, under a new law

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Domestic violence survivors in Pa. will be allowed to bring their pets with them when fleeing their abusers, under a new law

Jan 03, 2025

HARRISBURG (TNS) — Survivors of domestic violence in Pennsylvania will soon be allowed, under court order, to bring their pets with them when fleeing ...

ST. MARYS: K-9 Officer Nando honored for eight years of service

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ST. MARYS: K-9 Officer Nando honored for eight years of service

MARILYN SECCO DuBois Courier Express

Dec 26, 2024

ST. MARYS — K-9 Officer Nando with the City of St. Marys Police Department officially retired from service at a special ceremony Dec. 20 afternoon at ...

Trial of man accused in Trump assassination attempt in Florida pushed back to September

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Trial of man accused in Trump assassination attempt in Florida pushed back to September

MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press

Dec 26, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A man accused of attempting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump in South Florida won't be tried until September 2025, a f...

Moore to serve at least 22 years in Ramos murder

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Moore to serve at least 22 years in Ramos murder

Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com

Dec 25, 2024

The last of the three defendants charged in the 2020 murder of Joshua Ramos in Potter County has been sentenced to at least 22 years in state prison. ...

Santa Biden’s latest Christmas present is for murderers

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Santa Biden’s latest Christmas present is for murderers

DEBRA J. SAUNDERS Las Vegas Review-Journal

Dec 25, 2024

WASHINGTON(TNS) — PresidentJoe Bidenannounced Monday that he was commuting the sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death-row inmates to life in prison w...

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder and weapons charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s death

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Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder and weapons charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s death

MICHAEL R. SISAK and JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press

Dec 23, 2024

NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare pleaded not guilty on Monday to state murder and terror charges while ...

Statement from McKean County DIstrict Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer

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Statement from McKean County DIstrict Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer

Dec 23, 2024

McKean County District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer had a lengthy response to The Era asking about wages and bonuses approved by the McKean C...

Higgins jailed for second case of animal neglect

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Higgins jailed for second case of animal neglect

Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com

Dec 20, 2024

A Bradford man arraigned a week ago for neglecting animals was arrested again Friday for doing the same with animals he was not permitted to have. Edw...

Shusterman to introduce ‘ghost gun’ regulation

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Shusterman to introduce ‘ghost gun’ regulation

CHRISTINA LENGYEL The Center Square

Dec 20, 2024

HARRISBURG — Legislators have their eyes set on 3D-printed guns like the one allegedly used in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earl...

Police asking for help to ID thief

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Police asking for help to ID thief

Dec 18, 2024

Bradford City Police are looking for the public's help in identifying the person who robbed the Bradford Soap Box Laundromat earlier this month. Somet...

Pardon? Commutation? What’s the difference?

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Pardon? Commutation? What’s the difference?

Dec 18, 2024

WASHINGTON (TNS) — After pardoning his son Hunter, President Joe Biden, in the biggest one-day grant of clemency ever, granted pardons last week to an...

Two jailed for burglary for beer, police say

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Two jailed for burglary for beer, police say

Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com

Dec 18, 2024

Two Bradford men were jailed Tuesday following arraignment for smashing a restaurant window and stealing a 15-pack of beer from inside. Jesse J. Lee, ...

Woman convicted of recklessly endangering Kane man

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Woman convicted of recklessly endangering Kane man

Dec 17, 2024

SMETHPORT — Tammy Robertson was convicted in McKean County Court of recklessly shooting a Kane man, resulting in his paralysis. McKean County District...

Retail theft on the rise across the state

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Retail theft on the rise across the state

Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com

Dec 17, 2024

After years in decline, the number of retail theft offenses in Pennsylvania has skyrocketed, increasing 53% statewide. The Pennsylvania Courts compile...

Biden’s clemency for judge undeserved, some say

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Biden’s clemency for judge undeserved, some say

CHRISTINA LENGYEL The Center Square

Dec 16, 2024

By commuting the sentences of 1,500 people who were released to home confinement during the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Joe Biden dr...

HAPPENINGS IN HISTORY: Ralph Crossmire – A trial and hanging

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HAPPENINGS IN HISTORY: Ralph Crossmire – A trial and hanging

SUZAN TODD McKean County Historical Society

Dec 14, 2024

SMETHPORT — Today, Dec. 14, 2024, marks 131 years since the hanging of Ralph Crossmire. Several years ago, the McKean County Historical Society locate...

Corrupt Pa. officials getting paid

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Corrupt Pa. officials getting paid

Dec 13, 2024

The City of Philadelphia recently hired three former elected officials convicted years ago in high-profile corruption cases. They will collectively ea...

Mass transit systems must be made safe for ordinary people

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Mass transit systems must be made safe for ordinary people

SUSAN SHELLEY Los Angeles Daily News

Dec 13, 2024

LOS ANGELES (TNS) — Whatever else can be said about the trial ofDaniel Penny, it must be said that it was the worst advertisement for public transit s...

TikToker accepting donations for fake charity scammed followers out of $1 million, cops say

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TikToker accepting donations for fake charity scammed followers out of $1 million, cops say

Dec 12, 2024

(TNS) — A TikTok personality solicited nearly $1 million in donations for a charity she ran supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and domes...

KANE: Man found deceased

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KANE: Man found deceased

Dec 12, 2024

KANE — Area law enforcement responded Wednesday afternoon to a report of a deceased man discovered outside, in Kane. The man was noticed by another ma...