The following is a copy of the social media post submitted by The Bradford Era on Tuesday, February 17th. Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) submitted a formal closure notice to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania effective today, with anticipated closing of inpatient, emergency and long-term care services by mid-2026, pending Pennsylvania Department of Health approval. This is a developing story and will be updated.

Thomas A. VanSlander, 78, of 1189 E. Eschbach Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Monday, February 16, 2026 at Highland View in Brockway. Funeral services are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc

Family and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial for Violet E. Gerber on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00AM in the Sacred Heart Church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

During this month's City Council Meeting, Cheryl Ruffner, from Elk County Riders, provided council with an update on an ATV Trail. Ruffner reported that Jay Township Granted permission for Elk County Riders to move forward with the trail around Byrnedale Park and to construct a bridge over Kersey Run. Watch Meeting Below