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State data shows 80 new COVID-19 cases for region
Bradford, Local News, News
Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jan 13, 2021
There were 80 new cases of COVID-19 for the region in Tuesday’s data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. McKean County had an additional 28 ca...
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McDonald discusses hospital changes
Local News
JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
Jan 13, 2021
Bradford City officials met with Upper Allegheny Health System executives on Tuesday, Mayor James McDonald shared during Tuesday’s meeting of Bradford...
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Monti retiring as tax collector
Bradford, Local News, News
Jan 13, 2021
After 32 years of serving the taxpayers of Bradford Township, Beth E. Monti announced her retirement as of Jan. 15, with one year left on her elected ...
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Don’t skip Date Night because of the pandemic
Bradford, Local News, News
CHRISTINE HOLTZ erachristineh@gmail.com 
Jan 11, 2021
With many traditional events cancelled due to the pandemic and some still cautious about going out, it can be hard for couples to find new activities ...
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Two killed in accident early Sunday
Bradford, Local News, News
Jan 11, 2021
A two-vehicle accident in the early morning hours Sunday resulted in the deaths of two Elk County residents. According to Ridgway-based state police, ...
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Wright pleads guilty to indecent assault
Crime, Local News, News
RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
Jan 08, 2021
SMETHPORT — Bradford business owner Edward E. Wright pleaded guilty to allegations that he had indecent contact with a 15-year-old girl at his shop. W...
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Local residents discuss plans for stimulus checks
Coronavirus, Local News, News
CHRISTINE HOLTZ erachristineh@gmail.com 
Jan 08, 2021
Coronavirus relief payments, promised as a part of the $2.2 trillion stimulus program, began arriving in Americans’ bank accounts on Dec. 29, 2020 via...
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Bradford man guilty in drug, harassment cases
Crime, Local News, News
RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
Jan 08, 2021
SMETHPORT — A Bradford man accused of drug-related and harassment cases pleaded guilty Thursday in McKean County Court. Tony J. McCormick , 32, of Bra...
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PA National Guard assisting in Capitol
Local News, News
RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
Jan 08, 2021
The Pennsylvania National Guard has been activated to assist in Washington, D.C., through the presidential inauguration, Gov. Tom Wolf announced Thurs...
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Region sees 50 new cases of COVID-19
Coronavirus, Local News, News
JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
Jan 08, 2021
The region reported 53 additional cases of COVID-19, as the state continues to deal with a spike in coronavirus cases. McKean County had 26 additional...
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Hospitals restructuring
Local News, Online Features
Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jan 07, 2021
Bradford Regional Medical Center and Olean (N.Y.) General Hospital are restructuring, which will include the relocation of all acute care and surgical...
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