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SMETHPORT — A former nurse who was accused of making deceptive phone calls to obtain prescription pills was sentenced Thursday in McKean County Court....

TICK FEST: Flo and Lu from the McKean County Historical Society said they read our recent column on ticks with interest. The society is “puttin’ the i...

Keith Wilkey, MD, orthopedic/spine surgeon, will join the medical staff at Bradford Regional Medical Center, Olean (N.Y.) General Hospital and the Foo...

I usually don’t write about the same subject two weeks in a row, but I have received so many comments from my readers, especially fellow hunters and f...

ERIE — In March, while basketball teams are fighting for the chance to be crowned champions, patients battling cancer and other illnesses are fighting...

It’s been linked to Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, UFC champion Nate Diaz and even Olivia Newton-John and Whoopi Goldberg. Cannabis now seems to be t...

To commemorate Heart Month this month, Bradford Regional Medical Center’s obstetrics and maternity unit participated in the Little Hats, Big Hearts™ p...

Carl Milks credits much of his successful battle with cancer to having a positive attitude and a good sense of humor. “They say only the good die youn...

One thing about hunting, if you walk far enough or even very little, you will take a tumble. There’s no doubt about it, it’s inevitable; one can only ...

ST. MARYS — Dr. Robert J. Schmidt, M.D., has announced his December 2017 recertification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Lipidology. ...

COUDERSPORT — A Coudersport man died Monday evening in a head-on collision on U.S. Route 6 in Eulalia Township. Stephen Dilick, 54, of Coudersport, di...

We live in tough times of uncertainty. Work, family, politics and constant expectations to be digitally connected 24/7 are just a few things weighing ...

Flu season is still lingering around the local area and it seems like it may finally slow down — if the right precautions are taken. The Pennsylvania ...

I am constantly touched by my readers. They’ve always been a tremendous support and I can honestly say if it weren’t for your kind and sincere comment...

Spending time at the gym. Working hard in the office. Walking instead of driving a car. These are all desirable behaviors, right? It depends. Are you ...

For the past 15 years, Bill Walb has coordinated American Cancer Society volunteers to provide Road to Recovery rides for patients who need treatment ...

The legal dispensing of opioids has gone down in McKean, Elk and Potter counties, while an increase has been noted in Cameron County. The state Depart...

SMETHPORT — Among the five people who testified during day two of the trial for Bradford man Roberto Perez in McKean County Court was Dr. Cyril Wecht,...

The Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve to help maintain the blood supply for patients in need. Blood drives are...

The Bradford Lions Club will be hosting a free health fair from 1 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 10. The fair will be held at 107 Irving Lane in Bradford Township....