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    Bradford baseball emphasizing competition, fundamentals ahead of season
    Baseball, High School, Local Sports, ...
    Bradford baseball emphasizing competition, fundamentals ahead of season
    PATRICK KOTNIK pkotnik@bradfordera.com 
    Mar 26, 2021
    Spring sports are just around the corner and the competition is heating up on the Bradford baseball team. Like all spring teams, the Owls are both exc...
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    Pressing matters: Pressure ‘D’ lifts Owls past Kane, 52-49
    Basketball, Bradford, High School, ...
    Pressing matters: Pressure ‘D’ lifts Owls past Kane, 52-49
    JOEL WHETZEL jwhetzel@bradfordera.com 
    Feb 09, 2021
    KANE — With its season at a crossroads and facing a 12-point deficit entering the second half, Bradford decided to turn up the pressure on Kane. After...
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    Run afoul: Charity stripe sinks Owls in 48-37 loss to Smethport
    Basketball, Bradford, High School, ...
    Run afoul: Charity stripe sinks Owls in 48-37 loss to Smethport
    JOEL WHETZEL jwhetzel@bradfordera.com 
    Feb 06, 2021
    In a game where it made four more field goals than Smethport, Bradford still found itself on the wrong end of the scoreboard. Whistled for 25 fouls, t...
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    Owl swimmers adjusting to odd season
    Bradford, High School, Local Sports, ...
    Owl swimmers adjusting to odd season
    JOEL WHETZEL jwhetzel@bradfordera.com 
    Feb 02, 2021
    The sentiment is shared by just about every winter sports team right now. With their season up in the air at one point, Bradford’s swimmers are just g...
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    Short-handed Owls fall to Cameron County, 54-36
    Basketball, Bradford, High School, ...
    Short-handed Owls fall to Cameron County, 54-36
    JOEL WHETZEL jwhetzel@bradfordera.com 
    Jan 26, 2021
    The assignment would have been tough even under normal circumstances. A game after falling to District 9 powerhouse Elk County Catholic, Bradford was ...
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    Commentary: This time, Wolf makes the decision himself
    Bradford, Columns, High School, ...
    Commentary: This time, Wolf makes the decision himself
    JOEL WHETZEL jwhetzel@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 11, 2020
    Back in August, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association defied Governor Tom Wolf’s strong recommendation of putting athletics on hold am...
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    Long-time assistant Bell named  new head coach of Bradford hoops
    Basketball, High School, Local Sports, ...
    Long-time assistant Bell named new head coach of Bradford hoops
    JOEL WHETZEL jwhetzel@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 03, 2020
    Bradford didn’t have to look far for its next boys basketball coach. Long-time assistant Chuck Bell was named the program’s next boss during Wednesday...
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    Hobbs resigning as head coach of Bradford boys basketball
    Basketball, Bradford, High School, ...
    Hobbs resigning as head coach of Bradford boys basketball
    JOEL WHETZEL jwhetzel@bradfordera.com 
    Nov 10, 2020
    After 10 years at the helm of Bradford High basketball, Brian Hobbs is resigning. Hobbs’ resignation is effective on Dec. 9 or “another date mutually ...
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    Owls look to end season on high note against Otto-Eldred
    Football, High School, Local Sports, ...
    Owls look to end season on high note against Otto-Eldred
    PATRICK KOTNIK pkotnik@bradfordera.com 
    Oct 30, 2020
    DUKE CENTER — With one game left on the schedule and a winless record, there’s not much else Bradford can do other than leave everything it has on the...
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    Bradford senior football players prep for final game
    Football, High School, Local Sports, ...
    Bradford senior football players prep for final game
    PATRICK KOTNIK pkotnik@bradfordera.com 
    Oct 28, 2020
    Four quarters is all Bradford’s senior football players have left of their high school football careers. The Owls will travel to Duke Center on Friday...
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    Bradford travels to Port still seeking first win of season
    Football, High School, Local Sports, ...
    Bradford travels to Port still seeking first win of season
    PATRICK KOTNIK pkotnik@bradfordera.com 
    Oct 23, 2020
    PORT ALLEGANY — In a year and season of uncertainty, Bradford and Port Allegany are happy to just be playing football any chance they get at the end o...
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    Hughes helping Owl offensive line improve in new scheme
    Football, High School, Local Sports, ...
    Hughes helping Owl offensive line improve in new scheme
    PATRICK KOTNIK pkotnik@bradfordera.com 
    Oct 21, 2020
    Bradford senior lineman Ryan Hughes is someone offensive coordinator Nate Zitnik and the Owls can always count on. Whether it’s hustling on the field ...
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    Bat and owl programs set at Sinnemahoning State Park
    Local News
    Bat and owl programs set at Sinnemahoning State Park
    Marcie 
    Oct 20, 2020
    AUSTIN — Although the Halloween event at Sinnemahoning has been canceled this year, park staff is offering programs this weekend featuring two of the ...
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    Young Bradford lineup powers Owls to 5-3 win over Northern Potter
    High School, Local Sports, Soccer, ...
    Young Bradford lineup powers Owls to 5-3 win over Northern Potter
    PATRICK KOTNIK pkotnik@bradfordera.com 
    Oct 20, 2020
    It was decided weeks ago that Bradford’s junior varsity players would play during the team’s varsity matchup against Northern Potter on Monday, accord...
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    Bradford looking to maintain momentum heading into Kane rematch
    Football, High School, Local Sports, ...
    Bradford looking to maintain momentum heading into Kane rematch
    PATRICK KOTNIK pkotnik@bradfordera.com 
    Oct 14, 2020
    From the very first drive during Friday’s game between Bradford and Ridgway in Johnsonburg, Bradford head coach Jeff Puglio knew something felt differ...
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    Owl upset bid falls short in 28-21 loss to Ridgway
    Big 30, Bradford, Football, ...
    Owl upset bid falls short in 28-21 loss to Ridgway
    JOEL WHETZEL jwhetzel@bradfordera.com 
    Oct 10, 2020
    JOHNSONBURG — Two weeks after a 31-point loss to Ridgway, Bradford pieced together its strongest performance of the season to nearly pull an upset in ...
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    Bradford set for rematch with Ridgway in Jburg
    Football, High School, Local Sports, ...
    Bradford set for rematch with Ridgway in Jburg
    JOEL WHETZEL jwhetzel@bradfordera.com 
    Oct 09, 2020
    JOHNSONBURG — There’s no doubting that Ridgway and Bradford are familiar with each other heading into Friday night’s matchup. Just two weeks since the...
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    Fitton adds explosiveness for Owl offense, special teams
    Football, High School, Local Sports, ...
    Fitton adds explosiveness for Owl offense, special teams
    JOEL WHETZEL jwhetzel@bradfordera.com 
    Oct 07, 2020
    He’s become a do-it-all type of player for Bradford this season. Elijah Fitton, a junior, has emerged this year as an explosive playmaker for the Owls...
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    Bradford, Kane each seeking 1st win of 2020
    Football, High School, Local Sports, ...
    Bradford, Kane each seeking 1st win of 2020
    PATRICK KOTNIK pkotnik@bradfordera.com 
    Oct 02, 2020
    KANE — Two teams that are still seeking their first wins of the season are set to clash on the gridiron tonight when Bradford travels to Kane. Kane dr...
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    Bradford set for home opener vs. Ridgway
    Football, High School, Local Sports, ...
    Bradford set for home opener vs. Ridgway
    JOEL WHETZEL jwhetzel@bradfordera.com 
    Sep 25, 2020
    After a tough season opener at St. Marys last week, the road doesn’t get any easier for Bradford in Week 2 as the Owls host Ridgway tonight at Parkway...
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    Isolated Torrey pine populations yield insights into genetic diversity
    Nation & World, PA State News
    Isolated Torrey pine populations yield insights into genetic diversity
    June 15, 2025
    UNIVERSITY PARK — Entire regions of trees are disappearing because of invasive pests, disease and a changing climate. The key to their ability to adap...
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    Pa. charter school CEOs earn more money than superintendents and oversee fewer students
    PA State News
    Pa. charter school CEOs earn more money than superintendents and oversee fewer students
    By OLIVER MORRISON  pennlive.com 
    June 15, 2025
    HARRISBURG (TNS) — Brad Hatch grew up near Altoona and started his career as a teacher in the local school district, working his way up to assistant p...
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    Pa. is supposed to ‘immediately’ suspend teachers charged with serious crimes. That doesn’t always happen.
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    June 14, 2025
    PHILADELPHIA (TNS)— For months after he was arrested in March 2024 on charges of masturbating in a Montgomery County cemetery, Matthew Gagat continued...
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    No Kings rally in Veterans Square
    Local News, Nation & World
    No Kings rally in Veterans Square
    By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
    June 14, 2025
    Veterans Square was packed Saturday afternoon as residents came together to express their discontent with the current administration during the local ...
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    Advocates, lawmakers push to limit solitary confinement in Pa. prisons
    Advocates, lawmakers push to limit solitary confinement in Pa. prisons
    June 14, 2025
    HARRISBURG (TNS) — Reform advocates are making another push to limit the use of solitary confinement in Pennsylvania prisons and jails, a long-running...
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    Varischetti Game to Showcase Local Players June 27
    Local Sports
    Varischetti Game to Showcase Local Players June 27
    Jo Wankel 
    June 14, 2025
    BROCKWAY - The 10th Annual Frank Varischetti All-Star Football game is slated for the end of the month, and several area players were recognized for t...
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