The following is from a social media post by State Rep.Ma rtin Causer on the proposed closing of Bradford Regional Medical Center. Today’s notice by Kaleida Health that it intends to close our hospital in Bradford is devastating news for our community. But as far as I’m concerned, the fight to save our hospital is far from over. I have been in conversations with hospital officials, the Shapiro administration and other health care systems in efforts to keep the hospital open i

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.

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives is getting in on the nation’s semiquincentennial celebration with the opening of a new exhibit titled “Keystone of America.” The exhibit explores the 1826, 1876, 1926, and 1976 celebrations and Pennsylvania’s role in each of the anniversaries. It specifically highlights memorabilia from the 1976 bicentennial, which was held in Philadelphia. The exhibit is open through the end of 2026. The PA House Archives is located in Room

A trial date has been set for the former DuBois City Manager John “Herm” Suplizio and former city employee Roberta “Bobbie” Shaffer. According to court documents, the trial will begin on June 1, 2026. Suplizio and Shaffer are accused of stealing around $1.5 million dollars between 2008 and 2022.

Brady Nussbaum and Reese Ehrensberger, predator hunters from St Marys, combined to bring in four predators to Rolfe’s weigh station on Sunday, 2/15. Reese started off their success by calling in an 8.8# female red fox on Friday at 11:00 pm just outside of the City of St. Marys. Reese continued his successful shooting on Saturday near 2:00 a.m. with the harvest of another red fox, this time a male, weighing in at 9.4#. This red fox was harvested on another piece of private

Pennsylvania urgently needs to build more homes, Gov. Josh Shapiro said on Thursday as he unveiled a wide-ranging plan to tackle Pennsylvania's housing shortage, expand protections for renters, and reduce homelessness. In recent years, Pennsylvania has lagged almost every other state in adding new housing. At current rates, state officials estimate, Pennsylvania will be short 185,000 housing units by 2035. Shapiro said his plan offers a coordinated long-term strategy to rever

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is now accepting Grow PA Grant Program applications for the 2026-27 school year. Established by Act 89 of 2024, Grow PA is designed to address Pennsylvania’s declining workforce and the need to fill certain in-demand occupations. The maximum award is $5,000 for qualified students and may be received for a maximum of four years.

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.

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

State police investigated a one-vehicle accident in Sweden Township. Police report that Holly Lewis, 48, of Emporium, was traveling east on Route 6 and while attempting to overtake a vehicle, she lost control on the snow-covered roadway. The vehicle crossed the westbound lane and struck a snowbank. Lewis was not injured.

State police investigated an accident in Keating Township. According to police a known 16-year-old female from Emporium was traveling in the northbound lane while another vehicle, operated by Bradley Karr, 56, of Coudersport, was traveling in the southbound lane. Police report the teen was attempting to negotiate a righthand curve and lost control before traveling into the opposite lane and struck the Karr vehicle head on. Police said the teen was not injured

Paul Costanzo brought the first predator to Rolfe’s weigh station on Friday, 2/13, a 6.8# female red fox. Paul was hunting the Johnsonburg area of Elk County Friday morning and was able to harvest this fox on private land. Paul usually shoots a .223 rifle with a thermal scope. Josh Bizzak of Wilcox brought in a beautiful red fox, Saturday, to the weigh station. This female red fox weighed in at 8.8#. Josh shoots a .17 Hornet and was hunting private lands in Elk County whe

.: Joe Fremer, predator hunter from Brockway, brought the first two coyotes to Rolfe’s weigh station on Sunday, 2/15. “I was spotting with a thermal scope Saturday morning near the Jefferson/Clearfield County line when the coyotes came out. I was able to harvest one of them at about 3:20 a.m. but the other coyote took off. I kept waiting and near 4:00 a.m. the second coyote came out into the field.” Joe was hunting private land. He does not call, and instead uses a therm

St. Marys City Council will meet on Monday, February 16th at 7 p.m. Several items are on the agenda for the Meeting. Watch Meeting Live Here

As of February 2026, eight men remain on Pennsylvania’s Most Wanted list after two recent captures by the Pennsylvania State Police. These fugitives are wanted for homicide and sex-related crimes, including several involving children. Those on Pennsylvania’s 2026 Most Wanted list have active warrants for serious crimes and are considered a significant danger to the public. In some cases, these men have been on the run for decades, but cops are not giving up. Among those on th

A Pennsylvania lawmaker is proposing allowing digital vehicle registration cards. The legislation, introduced by State Rep. Manuel Guzman (D-127), would allow Pennsylvania drivers to store their vehicle registration card digitally rather than carry a paper copy. Banking, paying bills, filing taxes, and registering to vote can now all be completed online without paper. Rep. Guzman argues that the state should consider allowing digital registration cards because the world conti

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike), Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and the National Weather Service (NWS) today highlighted that Shapiro Administration's investments in Variable Speed Limit (VSL) signage across the Commonwealth have saved lives - leading to an average of 7 percent fewer winter crashes and a 34 percent decrease in serious injuries and fatalit

State lawmakers hope to close a loophole in one of Pennsylvania’s government transparency laws with a bill headed to the House for consideration. The state Supreme Court in November clarified a 2021 amendment to the state Sunshine Act that created four exceptions to the law’s public notice requirement. One, the court said, allows public agencies to circumvent the notice requirement entirely. In a 4-3 decision, the majority held that school boards and other public agencies can

Most people brush their teeth at least once a day to prevent cavities and take vitamins to support specific health needs that are not met by diet alone. But, how many people focus on their heart health on a daily basis? Do you? February is American Heart Month, a national observance to raise awareness about heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in the U.S. According to the American Heart Association, due to increases in high blood pressure and obesity, heart dise