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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...

Mental Health Month in McKean County

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Mental Health Month in McKean County

Sara Furlong s.furlong@bradfordera.com

May 15, 2024

SMETHPORT — “Any of us can be impacted by mental health conditions, just like any of us can get the flu,” states a proclamation by McKean County commi...

Biden hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum — adding to tensions with Beijing

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Biden hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum — adding to tensions with Beijing

JOSH BOAK, FATIMA HUSSEIN, PAUL WISEMAN and DIDI TANG Associated Press

May 14, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced plans to slap new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, a...

UPMC expert: Make warm weather activities more ‘Ahh’ and less ‘Ouch’

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UPMC expert: Make warm weather activities more ‘Ahh’ and less ‘Ouch’

KAYLA KEEN Registered Nurse, UPMC

May 14, 2024

The rainy days of spring are on their way out and soon we will be heading into the summer sun. This time of year is prime time to head outdoors and en...

‘Everybody will get an extra day’: With Paul Skenes, Pirates switch to 6-man starting rotation

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‘Everybody will get an extra day’: With Paul Skenes, Pirates switch to 6-man starting rotation

KEVIN GORMAN The Tribune-Review, Greensburg/TNS

May 14, 2024

Before the Pittsburgh Pirates promoted Paul Skenes, general manager Ben Cherington said they considered giving the 2023 No. 1 overall draft pick one m...

Blood donors entered to win kayaks

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Blood donors entered to win kayaks

May 14, 2024

ERIE – Community Blood Bank (CBB), provider of blood and blood products to 16 local hospitals and Stat MedEvacs in northwestern Pennsylvania and Weste...

ST. BONAVENTURE: Delta CEO, ’79, addresses SBU grads

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ST. BONAVENTURE: Delta CEO, ’79, addresses SBU grads

May 14, 2024

ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — For all the success he’s had in the business world, Ed Bastian reminded St. Bonaventure University graduates Sunday of what’s ...

Nurse of distinction and others honored at UAHS campuses

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Nurse of distinction and others honored at UAHS campuses

May 13, 2024

Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), which comprises Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), honored numerous nurse...

Bellinger delivers four hits, including a homer, as the Cubs surge past the Pirates 7-2

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Bellinger delivers four hits, including a homer, as the Cubs surge past the Pirates 7-2

The Associated Press

May 11, 2024

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cody Bellinger had four hits, including his seventh home run of the season, and the Chicago Cubs surged past the Pittsburgh Pirates ...

Penn State wide receiver reset: What’s next for the team’s biggest question mark?

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Penn State wide receiver reset: What’s next for the team’s biggest question mark?

JOHNNY MCGONIGAL pennlive.com/TNS

May 11, 2024

STATE COLEGE — For the last 16 months (and counting) one aspect of Penn State’s roster has been a constant talking point. Ever since Parker Washington...

McKean County Collaborative Board: Working together to meet community needs

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McKean County Collaborative Board: Working together to meet community needs

May 11, 2024

The McKean County Collaborative Board comprises community stakeholders sharing a vision to develop cooperative solutions that strengthen well-being ev...

Give 911 operators the title and benefits they deserve

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Give 911 operators the title and benefits they deserve

May 10, 2024

Emergency dispatchers deserve to be recognized as “first responders,” a designation that opens up a broad new category of legal benefits for these vit...

To save local pharmacies, state must rein in middlemen

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To save local pharmacies, state must rein in middlemen

May 10, 2024

Pharmacies in Western Pennsylvania are closing at an alarming clip, pushed out of business by a complex, opaque and utterly broken medication reimburs...

RTS: Mental Health Awareness Month

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RTS: Mental Health Awareness Month

May 10, 2024

THIS MONTH: May is Mental Health Awareness Month, the theme of which is “Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World.” Think it doesn’t apply to...

Nursing is a dynamic, rewarding career

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Nursing is a dynamic, rewarding career

May 09, 2024

DuBOIS — Nurses are at the heart of the healthcare system in the United States. There are more than 4 million registered nurses, which means that 1 in...

Bonamour creditors resolve dispute to allow facilities’ operation

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Bonamour creditors resolve dispute to allow facilities’ operation

PHIL RAY pray@altoonamirror.com

May 09, 2024

Creditors for six nursing homes in western Pennsylvania have resolved a dispute over which one has priority in recouping its loans, thereby paving the...

MCCF, commissioners distribute thousands in ARPA funds

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MCCF, commissioners distribute thousands in ARPA funds

Sara Furlong s.furlong@bradfordera.com

May 09, 2024

The McKean County Community Foundation has had a lot of practice administering grants and distributing funds to local organizations. Having successful...

First responders may soon get workers comp for PTSD

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First responders may soon get workers comp for PTSD

CHRISTEN SMITH The Center Square

May 09, 2024

HARRISBURG – First responders diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder may soon qualify for workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania. The s...

If pigs get bird flu, we could be in for a real nightmare

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If pigs get bird flu, we could be in for a real nightmare

F.D. FLAM Bloomberg Opinion

May 09, 2024

NEW YORK (TNS) — The bird flu outbreak among dairy cows continues to generate alarm, despite reassuring news that pasteurized milk is unlikely to infe...

PFBC announces awards for outstanding achievements in law enforcement

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PFBC announces awards for outstanding achievements in law enforcement

May 09, 2024

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is announced several awards presented to Waterways Conservation Officers (WCO) in recogn...

Xylazine bill criminalizing possession in Pa. heads to Gov. Shapiro’s desk

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Xylazine bill criminalizing possession in Pa. heads to Gov. Shapiro’s desk

HANNA WEBSTER Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

May 08, 2024

HARRISBURG (TNS) — In an effort to temper the presence of xylazine, the powerful animal tranquilizer that is increasingly showing up in Pennsylvania’s...