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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...

National Fuel adjusts gas supply charges in PA

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National Fuel adjusts gas supply charges in PA

Feb 01, 2023

ERIE — National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation (National Fuel) has submitted to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission its quarterly adjustment...

Cleveland drummer, baseball fixture John Adams dies at 71

Baseball, National Sports, Pro

Cleveland drummer, baseball fixture John Adams dies at 71

TOM WITHERS Associated Press

Jan 31, 2023

CLEVELAND (AP) — John Adams barely missed a game and never the beat for nearly 50 years. A dedicated baseball fan, Adams became a Cleveland sports fix...

All-Star break coming at optimal time for banged-up, reeling Penguins following ugly loss

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All-Star break coming at optimal time for banged-up, reeling Penguins following ugly loss

ANDREW DESTIN Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS

Jan 31, 2023

After logging over 20 minutes of ice time in Pittsburgh’s final game before the NHL’s all-star break, Bryan Rust was raring to get back to work. Inste...

Hamlin thankful, speaks publicly for 1st time in video

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Hamlin thankful, speaks publicly for 1st time in video

JOHN WAWROW Associated Press

Jan 30, 2023

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Damar Hamlin released a video Saturday in which he says he’s thankful for the outpouring of support and vows to pay it back,...

Novak Djokovic claims 10th Australian Open title, 22nd Slam

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Novak Djokovic claims 10th Australian Open title, 22nd Slam

HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer

Jan 30, 2023

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic climbed into the Rod Laver Arena stands to celebrate his 10th Australian Open championship and record-tying...

Pa.’s job market distances itself from pandemic effects

Business, News, PA State News

Pa.’s job market distances itself from pandemic effects

ANTHONY HEDDEN - The Center Square

Jan 30, 2023

Pennsylvania’s latest economic outlook shows a return to pre-pandemic benchmarks. And, in some cases, employment figures surpass metrics measured befo...

Paul Henderson to celebrate 80th with grandson on the ice

Local Sports, Pro

Paul Henderson to celebrate 80th with grandson on the ice

JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer

Jan 28, 2023

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Long accustomed to being recognized in most every rink he enters in Canada, Paul Henderson enjoys attending his grandson’s colleg...

Pa.’s job market distances itself from pandemic effects

Pa.’s job market distances itself from pandemic effects

ANTHONY HEDDEN - The Center Square

Jan 27, 2023

Pennsylvania’s latest economic outlook shows a return to pre-pandemic benchmarks. And, in some cases, employment figures surpass metrics measured befo...

Buffalo Bills fire safeties coach Jim Salgado

Football, Local Sports, Pro

Buffalo Bills fire safeties coach Jim Salgado

JOHN WAWROW Associated Press

Jan 27, 2023

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have fired safeties coach Jim Salgado, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated ...

Flu cases on the decline in the region

News, Online Features

Flu cases on the decline in the region

Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com

Jan 26, 2023

Flu activity in Pennsylvania and across the nation right now is moderate, but is on the decline, according to the CDC. “Since the beginning of October...

Bills’ Hamlin faces long recovery, family spokesman tells AP

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Bills’ Hamlin faces long recovery, family spokesman tells AP

JOHN WAWROW Associated Press

Jan 21, 2023

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Remarkable as Damar Hamlin’s recovery has been, the Buffalo Bills safety still faces a lengthy rehabilitation some three wee...

UPMC eliminating beds at Lock Haven hospital surprises, worries mayor

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UPMC eliminating beds at Lock Haven hospital surprises, worries mayor

DAVID WENNER PennLive

Jan 20, 2023

LOCK HAVEN (TNS) — UPMC said Friday it will eliminate regular hospital beds at UPMC Lock Haven Hospital, but will continue providing emergency care at...

Bills’ Hamlin faces long recovery, family spokesman tells AP

Football, Local Sports, Sports

Bills’ Hamlin faces long recovery, family spokesman tells AP

JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer

Jan 20, 2023

ORCHARD PARK — Remarkable as Damar Hamlin’s recovery has been, the Buffalo Bills safety still faces a lengthy rehabilitation some three weeks after go...

Pitt study recommends lead-content advisories on venison donated to food banks

Local Sports, Outdoors

Pitt study recommends lead-content advisories on venison donated to food banks

JOHN HAYES Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS

Jan 19, 2023

Since the early 1970s, the medical community has cautioned hunters that fragments from lead bullets are spread through wild meat, and more recently th...

Aponte sent to state prison for domestic assault

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Aponte sent to state prison for domestic assault

Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com

Jan 14, 2023

SMETHPORT — A Bradford man was sentenced to 7 ½ to 15 years in state prison Thursday in McKean County Court for severely beating a woman for “disrespe...

The stark contradictions in our medical system

Opinion, Сolumns

The stark contradictions in our medical system

DR. CORY FRANKLIN

Jan 12, 2023

CHICAGO (TNS) — In a Jan. 2 “Monday Night Football” game, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field. An imm...

Thompson co-sponsors bill that would ban abortions after fetal heartbeat is detected

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Thompson co-sponsors bill that would ban abortions after fetal heartbeat is detected

J.D. PROSE PennLive

Jan 11, 2023

HARRISBURG (TNS) — U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson is among 62 House Republicans pushing legislation that would ban abortions when a fetal heartbeat is ...

Red Cross, Peyton Manning huddle up for a lifesaving play this January

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Red Cross, Peyton Manning huddle up for a lifesaving play this January

Jan 10, 2023

This January, the American Red Cross and Pro Football Hall of Famer and blood donor Peyton Manning are asking people to score big for patients in need...

DEP and DOH, joined by lung cancer survivor, encourage home radon testing

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DEP and DOH, joined by lung cancer survivor, encourage home radon testing

Jan 10, 2023

HARRISBURG — Leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Health (DOH) were joined Monday by a lung cancer survivor...

Pa. lawmakers push for specially-trained nurses to function more like doctors

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Pa. lawmakers push for specially-trained nurses to function more like doctors

DAVID WENNER PennLive

Jan 09, 2023

HARRISBURG (TNS) — A bipartisan pair of state senators plan another push to allow nurse practitioners to work independently in Pennsylvania, enabling ...