Sara Furlong

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Managing Editor at The Bradford Era

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EPA hears concerns about second injection well in McKean County

1 day ago | oleantimesherald.com | Sara Furlong

Please help local businesses by taking an online survey to help us navigate through these unprecedented times. None of the responses will be shared or used for any other purpose except to better serve our community. The survey is at: www.pulsepoll.com $1,000 is being awarded. Everyone completing the survey will be able to enter a contest to Win as our way of saying, "Thank You" for your time. Thank You!
Pitt-Bradford commencement speaker: ‘The future is yours’ - Olean Times Herald

1 week ago | oleantimesherald.com | Sara Furlong

Home News Pitt-Bradford commencement speaker: 'The future is yours' Local News, News BRADFORD, Pa. — Commencement speaker for the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s Class of 2025, Dr. Yvon Woappi, inspired and encouraged 183 graduates and their friends and loved ones, faculty {"website":"Website"} Please help local businesses by taking an online survey to help us navigate through these unprecedented times. None of the responses will be shared or used for any other purpose except to better...
Lights Out: Potter County skies featured at Smithsonian

2 weeks ago | oleantimesherald.com | Sara Furlong

Home News Lights Out: Potter County skies featured at Smithsonian Local News, News COUDERSPORT, Pa. — In the dark skies of Potter County, lights of any kind are generally unwelcome — let alone spotlights.
McKean, Potter firefighters assist at Pa. wildfires

2 weeks ago | oleantimesherald.com | Sara Furlong

Home Content McKean, Potter firefighters assist at Pa. wildfires Daily Headlines, Local News, News BRADFORD, Pa. — The District 15 Wildfire Support Group, comprising about 25 firefighters from McKean and Potter counties, has been dispatched this week to assist with multiple wildfires in southeastern Tags: controlled burn december 2017 southern california wildfires fire firefighter firefighting fires hazards natural hazards united states forest service wildfire wildfires {"website":"Website"}...
Ellicottville man sent to Pa. state prison for high-speed chase

3 weeks ago | oleantimesherald.com | Sara Furlong |Marcie Schellhammer

SMETHPORT, Pa. — An Ellicottville, N.Y., man who led police on a two-state, high-speed chase in January 2024 while on bail in another matter was sentenced to state prison Thursday in McKean County Court. Patrick Fuhr, 65, will serve 6 years to 12 years in state prison, pay restitution, be subject to other terms and be ineligible for any early parole programs, according to McKean County District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer. All 95 charges against Fuhr had been bound to court on Feb.
REW: IOOF Foster Lodge 333 reinstated

1 month ago | bradfordera.com | Sara Furlong

REW — The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF), one of the largest and oldest fraternal organizations in the world, used to figure prominently in area business and communities. Membership in Bradford’s Tuna Lodge 411 numbered nearly 1,000 and it was the driving force behind the construction of what’s now known as Marilyn Horne Hall, 2 Main St.The lodge’s rolls dwindled and the group merged with Foster Lodge 333 in Rew. That, too, eventually waned and the lodge closed.
RIDGWAY: Chainsaw carvers to return for 24th year

1 month ago | bradfordera.com | Sara Furlong

RIDGWAY — More than 100 carvers and nearly 40 vendors are set to put on quite a show April 23 to 26 for the 24th Annual Ridgway Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous. There will be live carving, finished carvings for sale, food, beverages, live entertainment, and a small auction at 3 p.m. Saturday after the “quick carve” set for 1:30. The borough expects 25,000 to 30,000 visitors for the event, staged every year but two during the covid pandemic since 1999.
Local gas prices rise comparatively little

1 month ago | bradfordera.com | Sara Furlong

The cost of oil is at its lowest since the early days of the covid pandemic in 2021. Local oil purchasers American Refining Group Inc. and Ergon last increased prices, by 51 cents, to $67.71 on April 2. They then decreased their offering April 3 by $4.76 to $62.95 and again April 4 by another $4.96 to $57.99. Their price stood at $56.70 Monday, down another $1.29.
Close’s Lumber store to open in former Bisett Building Center

1 month ago | oleantimesherald.com | Sara Furlong

BRADFORD, Pa. — Close’s Lumber Co. has been in business for more than half a century, first with its original store in Roulette and then with a second location, in Olean, N.Y.Bradford is set to host its third location, at the former Bisett Building Center at 148 Davis St., although no date has been set for its opening. “Sometime this year, probably late summer or early fall,” said owner Mike Close. “We’ve been looking to expand.
Commissioners share several April proclamations

1 month ago | bradfordera.com | Sara Furlong

SMETHPORT — Commissioners recognized several April observances with four proclamations shared during their regular meeting Tuesday at the McKean County Courthouse. April is Child Abuse Prevention and Fair Housing month, while National Library Week and National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week are both also recognized in April.