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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...

Thompson, fellow reps introduce Whole Milk For Healthy Kids Act

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Thompson, fellow reps introduce Whole Milk For Healthy Kids Act

Feb 22, 2023

WASHINGTON — U.S. Reps. Glenn “GT” Thompson and Kim Schrier, D-Wash., along with 36 members, introduced Tuesday the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, w...

Other Voices: Wrong message sent

Opinion, Сolumns

Other Voices: Wrong message sent

Feb 21, 2023

Regarding the recent advice column “Living with Children” by John Kirk Rosemond, I was appalled by the answer that Rosemond gave to a parent who was s...

Fetterman being a leader by publicizing his depression

Opinion, Сolumns

Fetterman being a leader by publicizing his depression

PAUL MUSCHICK The Morning Call

Feb 21, 2023

ALLENTOWN (TNS) — John Fetterman’s public acknowledgement that he suffers from depression and needs professional treatment could be his most significa...

Penn Highlands Healthcare is training tomorrow’s physicians today

Business, News, Online Features

Penn Highlands Healthcare is training tomorrow’s physicians today

Marcie

Feb 21, 2023

DuBOIS — Penn Highlands DuBois is helping to raise the next generation of physicians through its Graduate Medical Education (GME) Program. Physician e...

Off-duty police officer charged in DuBois shooting

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Off-duty police officer charged in DuBois shooting

ELAINE HASKINS The Courier Express

Feb 20, 2023

DuBOIS — An off-duty law enforcement officer was charged in connection with a shooting that injured a DuBois man early Sunday morning at a multi-recre...

Report: What Pa. can do to improve telehealth

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Report: What Pa. can do to improve telehealth

ANTHONY HENNEN The Center Square

Feb 20, 2023

HARRISBURG — While telehealth greatly expanded during the pandemic, state legislators have been slow to update the law to make it a permanent option. ...

Fetterman draws bipartisan praise for getting help for depression

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Fetterman draws bipartisan praise for getting help for depression

MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

Feb 17, 2023

WASHINGTON — When Patrick Kennedy was in Congress, he would sneak in his treatments for substance abuse over the holidays, in between congressional wo...

Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital for depression

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Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital for depression

MARY CLARE JALONICK and MARC LEVY Associated Press

Feb 16, 2023

WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman, still recovering from a stroke, has checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medic...

Another sign of inequality: minutes spent waiting

Opinion, Сolumns

Another sign of inequality: minutes spent waiting

FAYE FLAM Tribune News Service

Feb 16, 2023

We’ve waited far too long for a scientific study of waiting. From queues to telephone holds to waiting rooms, delays are all around us and they’re mis...

Pa. EMS system teeters on brink of collapse, official says

Pa. EMS system teeters on brink of collapse, official says

ANTHONY HENNEN The Center Square

Feb 15, 2023

Pennsylvania’s hyperlocal emergency medical services system teeters on the brink of collapse and, officials say, it’s up to legislators to intervene b...

Police: 4 students shot outside Pittsburgh high school

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Police: 4 students shot outside Pittsburgh high school

Feb 14, 2023

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Four students were shot outside a Pittsburgh high school, but no life-threatening injuries have been reported, police said. Pittsbur...

Penn State study: Unless most get COVID vaccine, tens of thousands will die

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Penn State study: Unless most get COVID vaccine, tens of thousands will die

TOM AVRIL The Philadelphia Inquirer

Feb 14, 2023

PHILADELPHIA (TNS) — Public health experts warned from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic that the disease was “not like the flu,” resulting in fa...

NASCAR Preview: 75th season one of celebration & transition

National Sports, Pro

NASCAR Preview: 75th season one of celebration & transition

JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

Feb 14, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Harvick is looking for the exit ramp as he enters his final season as a NASCAR driver while seven-time champion Jimmi...

PGC, researchers may use dogs to detect chronic wasting disease in Pa.

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PGC, researchers may use dogs to detect chronic wasting disease in Pa.

Jim Eckstrom jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com

Feb 13, 2023

In escalating the fight against chronic wasting disease in white-tailed deer, the Pennsylvania Game Commission could soon be using dogs to sniff out t...

PennDOT seeks input on safety issues as traffic fatalities spike

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PennDOT seeks input on safety issues as traffic fatalities spike

LAUREN JESSOP The Center Square

Feb 13, 2023

HARRISBURG — The agency responsible for overseeing transportation in Pennsylvania seeks the public’s input on traffic safety as fatalities climb for t...

Registration for 2nd Annual Women’s event closes Saturday

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Registration for 2nd Annual Women’s event closes Saturday

MANDY COLOSIMO m.colosimo@bradfordera.com

Feb 13, 2023

KERSEY — Women from around the region will be gathering for the 2nd Annual Women Empowering Women, Women on the Rise Education and Networking event at...

Give Pa. students free meals

Opinion, Сolumns

Give Pa. students free meals

Feb 12, 2023

We’ve heard time and again over the years that there’s no such thing as a free lunch, which roughly means that there’s no reward without effort. That’...

Casey pushes for minimum staffing in nursing homes

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Casey pushes for minimum staffing in nursing homes

Marcie

Feb 11, 2023

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., is pushing for minimum staffing standards in nursing homes. Casey, chairman of the Senate Committee on Aging,...

RTS Shut-in Day

Round the Square

RTS Shut-in Day

Marcie

Feb 11, 2023

ISOLATION. Today, Saturday, Feb. 11, is National Shut-In Visitation Day, celebrated annually in the United States on this date in recognition of the m...

Tiger Woods returns to Riviera to play 1st event of the year

Golf, National Sports, Pro

Tiger Woods returns to Riviera to play 1st event of the year

DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

Feb 11, 2023

Tiger Woods is returning to competition for the first time without the use of a cart since July, announcing Friday he will play at the Genesis Invitat...