The Bradford Era

12/09/2025

Aaron M. Forstner Walter, 14, died unexpectedly Friday at his Jackson Avenue home. A GoFundMe has been organized to assist his family, and Callahan Ice Rink will remember the Bradford teen Saturday.

When they say a person has “gone too soon,” this is what they mean. Aaron M. Forstner Walter, 14, died unexpectedly Friday at his Jackson Avenue home. In eighth grade at Floyd C. Fretz Middle School, Aaron was a member of the basketball and football teams and Fretz Science Club. He played baseba...

12/05/2025

This is a story of philanthropy and a blind veteran of the U.S. Marines who bagged a pheasant — with a little help from his friends. 🔗 in comments 👇

12/03/2025

Renowned local artist Eric Jones was in Bradford on Wednesday to carve a snow sculpture of Buffalo Bills quarterback and reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen at the home of Kerry and Jennifer Roslinski on Creekside Drive.

12/03/2025

Young Matthew Giordano of Bradford shows off his first buck at the Kinzua Quality Deer Cooperative check station off Route 346. 🏆😀 The station, as well as KQDC's checkpoint in Marshburg, will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Hunters who stop in with their harvest will be entered in a cash raffle. If you've had a successful hunt this year, send us your photos! We'll be happy to share them with our readers.

11/28/2025

Who hasn’t had the frustrating experience of ordering something online, only to discover — when it finally arrives — that it’s nothing like what you expected? Or maybe you’ve gambled on promised two-day shipping, only to watch the tracking status stall somewhere in shipment. Take the guesswork out of gift giving this year by shopping in person during Shop Small Saturday, Nov. 29. Shopping local isn’t just festive — it’s powerful. Economists estimate that for every $100 spent locally, about $63 remains in the community.

Who hasn’t had the frustrating experience of ordering something online, only to discover — when it finally arrives — that it’s nothing like what you expected? Or maybe you’ve gambled on promised two-day shipping, only to watch the tracking status stall somewhere in shipment. Take the guess...

11/26/2025

Before heading over the river and through the woods for Thanksgiving dinner, be aware that a winter storm warning is in effect from early Thursday through early Saturday for McKean and Warren counties. Heavy lake effect snow is expected to accumulate 6 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts possible. 🌨️❄️

Before heading over the river and through the woods for Thanksgiving dinner, be aware that a winter storm warning is in effect from early Thursday through early Saturday for McKean and Warren counties. A winter storm watch was first issued around noon Monday. It was upgraded to a winter storm warnin...

11/26/2025

The former head of Bradford's United Way has been charged in Warren County with the alleged sexual assault of a 13-year-old student in her computer class at Tidioute Charter School.

WARREN — The former head of Bradford& #039;s United Way has been charged in Warren County with the alleged sexual assault of a student in her computer class at Tidioute Charter School. Megan Renee Minich, 41, of 2639 Scandia Road, is charged with statutory sexual assault - more than 11 years ol...

11/24/2025

McKean County District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer will seek the death penalty against Tyler Prescott, the Bradford man accused of ra**ng and killing his 2-year-old son, Oakley Hedlund.

SMETHPORT — McKean County District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer will seek the death penalty against Tyler Prescott, the Bradford man accused of ra**ng and killing his 2-year-old son, Oakley Hedlund. Shaffer confirmed Monday she has filed legal notice advising the defendant that the common...

11/22/2025

The Port Allegany Gators fell to Greenville tonight, 36-28. Tied at 28 with 2 minutes to go, Greenville posted the winning touchdown. Congratulations, Gators, on another great season 🏈🐊

11/21/2025

A Lewis Run man is in McKean County Jail on $1.25 million bail for allegedly ra**ng a young man over a three-year period, along with stalking, wiretap violations and more.

A Lewis Run man is in McKean County Jail on $1.25 million bail for allegedly ra**ng a young man over a three-year period, along with stalking, wiretap violations and more. Ray Edward Coast, 47, of 215 Beaver Drive in Lafayette Township, was arraigned in two cases Friday. According to the criminal co...

11/20/2025

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