Letters to Editor
May 01, 2020
After reading the editorial in the April 28 edition of The Era from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, titled “Conflicting messages on masks,” I had to comm...
Coronavirus, Local News
Apr 17, 2020
Rural Pennsylvania may not have a high count of COVID-19 cases, but the state’s top health official is warning that could change quickly if people don...
Opinion, Сolumns
Mar 20, 2020
Recently we have seen commentary suggesting that COVID-19 is no big deal and that we should not worry. This sends a message that encourages complacenc...
Local News, News
Feb 14, 2020
Penn Highlands Healthcare is asking for everyone’s help in keeping its patients safe. Anyone who has any cold or flu symptoms – especially a fever, co...
Local News
Feb 12, 2020
As of Friday, Pennsylvania remains free of confirmed cases of the Coronavirus. However, in recognition of the fact that preparation is key to minimizi...
Local News
Feb 04, 2020
HARRISBURG — Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine on Monday reminded Pennsylvanians that the threat from 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) remains l...
Local News
Jan 17, 2020
Bradford Regional Medical Center is taking steps to keep patients, visitors and staff healthy in the height of flu season, and is prohibiting visitors...
Local News
Jan 11, 2020
January has proven to be a tough one for many local residents, as influenza is coming on strong. The Pennsylvania Department of Health said flu activi...
Local News
Dec 19, 2019
Flu season is a struggle each year, particularly for young children, the elderly and those who work in the medical profession. According to the state ...
Local News
Dec 07, 2019
The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced recently that influenza is now widespread in the state. While only one case of influenza B and four ca...
Local News
Oct 25, 2019
As influenza activity picks up this fall, the American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood to ensure a strong blood su...
Bradford, Local News, News
Oct 05, 2019
The Connected Care Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the Erie VAMC in Conference Room 2C, 2nd floor. Erie VA Medical Center invites...
Bradford, Local News, News
Aug 23, 2019
BRADFORD – The Community Blood Bank will be hosting a blood drive on Aug. 26 from 12 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Bernards Catholic Church on 95 E. Corydon St....
Local News, News
Feb 21, 2019
It might seem like everyone is sick, but this year’s flu season is “pretty typical,” officials say. The Pennsylvania Department of Health tracks flu c...
Round the Square
Feb 09, 2019
LEEKS: We had one last tidbit from Andy Heffner from when we talked about him the other day. When Andy was a kid, his dad would always tell him that l...
Local News, News
Jan 30, 2019
If you are sick, stay away from the hospital — unless you are seeking medical care, that is. On Tuesday, Bradford Regional Medical Center and Olean (N...
Local News, News, Online Features
Nov 03, 2018
Forget hunting season, it’s flu season –– arguably the most dreaded two words of all. Cases of the influenza virus have already begun popping up throu...
Local News, News
Oct 15, 2018
Charles Burgett (foreground) receives his influenza shot from nurse Michelle Sprester Saturday at the Friendship Table in Bradford. The shots were adm...
Local News, News
Oct 10, 2018
A free flu shot clinic for eligible veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the VFW at 94 Barbour St. in Bradford. Drive-thru service w...
Local News, News, Online Features
Oct 04, 2018
In honor of APPNA National Health Care Day, three groups are working together to host a free flu shot and screening clinic on Oct. 13. From 9 a.m. to ...
Nation & World, PA State News
June 15, 2025
UNIVERSITY PARK — Entire regions of trees are disappearing because of invasive pests, disease and a changing climate. The key to their ability to adap...
PA State News
June 15, 2025
HARRISBURG (TNS) — Brad Hatch grew up near Altoona and started his career as a teacher in the local school district, working his way up to assistant p...
PA State News
June 14, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (TNS)— For months after he was arrested in March 2024 on charges of masturbating in a Montgomery County cemetery, Matthew Gagat continued...
Local News, Nation & World
June 14, 2025
Veterans Square was packed Saturday afternoon as residents came together to express their discontent with the current administration during the local ...
June 14, 2025
HARRISBURG (TNS) — Reform advocates are making another push to limit the use of solitary confinement in Pennsylvania prisons and jails, a long-running...
Local Sports
June 14, 2025
BROCKWAY - The 10th Annual Frank Varischetti All-Star Football game is slated for the end of the month, and several area players were recognized for t...
