Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) and Kaleida Health are in discussions regarding LECOM acquiring the Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) campus, including The Pavilion, the 95-bed skilled nursing facility, ensuring the continuation of essential healthcare services for the Bradford community.

The proposed acquisition remains subject to the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements between LECOM and Kaleida Health, as well as the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals.

In February 26th Coudersport Fire Department was dispatched to Rt. 44 North in Hebron Twp. for an automatic fire alarm. Update all units recalled

BRADFORD – The annual Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinics hosted by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) continue with events in Bradford, Ulysses and Galeton. The schedule is as follows:

• Bradford Senior Center, 60 Campus Drive, Bradford: Monday, March 2, 9-11 a.m.
• Ulysses Senior Center, 522 Main St., Ulysses: Tuesday, March 3, 9:30-11 a.m.
• Galeton Senior Center, 71 Germania St., Galeton: Wednesday, March 4, 9:30-11 a.m.

The service is free, and no appointment is required.  

For a full schedule of upcoming clinics, visit www.RepCauser.com/events.

The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program benefits eligible residents 65 years and older; widows and widowers 50 years and older; and people with disabilities 18 years and older. This year’s income limit is $48,110 for both homeowners and renters; be sure to exclude 50% of Social Security or railroad retirement income. The maximum rebate is $1,000.

To file for the rebate, residents must have the following documentation to allow claims to be processed:

• Renters will need a 2024 PA Rent Certificate, completed by their landlord, or statement from HUD office; 2024 proof of income, such as Social Security/Disability Form 1099, employment W-2, Pension/Retirement Form 1099 and Interest/Dividends Form 1099; and a driver’s license or photo identification. Some may also need to bring a death certificate.
• Homeowners will need proof of 2024 paid property taxes to their county, municipality and school district; 2024 proof of income, such as Social Security/Disability Form 1099, employment W-2, Pension/Retirement Form 1099 and Interest/Dividends Form 1099; and a driver’s license or photo identification. Some may also need to bring a death certificate, life lease or deed.

Applicants who wish to receive their rebates through direct deposit should bring a check for account information. If not, paper checks will be mailed. Disbursements should begin after July 1.

Assistance is also available at Causer’s offices in Bradford (78 Main St., 814-362-4400), Coudersport (279 Route 6 West, Office 2, 814-274-9769) or Kane (54 Fraley St., 814-837-0880). Residents may also apply online at mypath.pa.gov.

Hosted in Partnership with the Campaign for Working Families 

Take advantage of FREE help with your taxes and make sure to access federal and state tax credits that will put more money back in your pocket. Join us for our Tax Preparation Event on Wednesday OR Friday (2/25 and 2/27) at the The Wynnefield Library. 

Sign up for an appointment online or by calling 215-454-6483. Click the flyer below for more information. Get FREE Help with Filing Your Taxes- Appointments are Available Wednesday and Friday

Bradford, PA — The United Way of the Bradford Area, Inc. (UWBA) will host its annual Red Feather Awards Dinner on Wednesday, April 30, 2026, at The Bradford Club. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. The evening will feature a light hors d’oeuvre buffet, live music by Jim Ronan, and recognition of outstanding individuals and organizations whose service and generosity continue to strengthen the Bradford community. Tickets are $25 per person, and sponsorship opportunities are available.

Made Fresh Salads, Inc. of Bay Shore, NY is recalling assorted flavors of cream cheese because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

2 Day Estate Sale!

February 27 and 28 Friday & Saturday 9am to 5pm

343 Christian Hollow Rd. Smethport, PA

Barrel furniture, beverage signs & goods, Pyrex, Corning, books, vintage toys, water bed, CDs, dressers, antique bedroom set, shelves, kitchen items, glassware, colored glass, holiday decor, GI Joe tent, stereo, desks, office items, Fair memorabilia, Tupperware, collectible items, country star autograph pictures, home goods, dining set, silverplate items, and much more.

Penn College is scheduled to open its season under a new head coach with a doubleheader on Saturday against crosstown rival Lycoming College at 1 p.m. at the Lycoming Valley Intermediate School field.

Last season: 28-17 overall, 14-8 all UEC, 10-6 UEC regular season.

Coach: Amber Savage, first season. Career record: 0-0.

Top returnees (last season’s statistics): Sophomore pitcher/outfielder Mackenzi Tice, of Mansfield (13-6 W-L, 1.82 ERA, 163 K, 42 BB, .364 BA); sophomore catcher/outfielder Payton Crawford, of Bloomsburg (.350 BA, ); sophomore shortstop/second baseman Harley Kunes, of Mill Hall (.277 BA); sophomore outfielder Carissa Lusk, of Lititz (.154 BA); sophomore catcher/first baseman Astyn Calaman, of Elizabethtown (.234 BA); sophomore third baseman Ryleigh Rinker, of Poway, California (.250 BA).

Twice in the last three seasons, the Pennsylvania College of Technology wrestling program was represented at the NCAA Division III National Championships. This weekend, the Wildcats will be looking to add to that list.

Action in the Region 2 Championships at Ithaca College gets underway at 10 a.m. on Friday and continues at 10 a.m. on Saturday. The top three finishers in each weight class will earn a trip to nationals on March 13-14 at Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

On February 25th Lawrenceville Fire Department was dispatched to Station Rd and Depot Hill Rd for wires down on a semi truck with multiple utility poles damaged . The road is blocked

On February 25th St. Marys Fire Department was dispatched to 1011 Trout Run RD, St. Marys, for a fire alarm

The annual Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinics hosted by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) continue with events in Bradford, Ulysses and Galeton. The schedule is as follows:

• Bradford Senior Center, 60 Campus Drive, Bradford: Monday, March 2, 9-11 a.m.
• Ulysses Senior Center, 522 Main St., Ulysses: Tuesday, March 3, 9:30-11 a.m.
• Galeton Senior Center, 71 Germania St., Galeton: Wednesday, March 4, 9:30-11 a.m.

The service is free, and no appointment is required.  

For a full schedule of upcoming clinics, visit www.RepCauser.com/events.

The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program benefits eligible residents 65 years and older; widows and widowers 50 years and older; and people with disabilities 18 years and older. This year’s income limit is $48,110 for both homeowners and renters; be sure to exclude 50% of Social Security or railroad retirement income. The maximum rebate is $1,000.

To file for the rebate, residents must have the following documentation to allow claims to be processed: