Jim Eckstrom

Gasoline prices in the Bradford area increased more than 13 cents this past week, according to AAA East Central. The average in Western Pennsylvania was up to $4.349 per gallon, up nearly 19 cents from last week, AAA reported. Prices averaged $4.399 in Warren, $4.326 in Erie, $4.356 in DuBois and $4.169 in Brookville. Statewide, average gasoline prices rose nearly 10 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.16/g...

Average gasoline prices in New York rose 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.12/g Monday, as drivers in the United States face possible record-high prices for a Labor Day weekend.

The New York State Department of Health, while recognizing National Immunization Awareness Month, encourages New Yorkers to confirm that their children are up to date on vaccinations for the new school year. Adults should also make sure they are up to date with recommended immunizations. “We are seeing an unprecedented amount of misinformation about vaccines, and the consequences are real, including the resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles,” State Health...

The city of Bradford will apply for $425,000 through a federally funded program to assist qualified homeowners in making repairs and improvements in the coming year. Sara Andrews, executive director of the Office of Economic and Community Development, told city council members Tuesday evening that the total sought in the application for HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding will be used to rehabilitate an estimated seven homes. The application goes to...

ALLEGANY — The Magnano family continues its legacy of supporting Mercy Flight with a fundraising event Saturday evening at Allegany Firemen's Park that will feature live music, food, raffles and fireworks. Magnano's Mission for Mercy Flight is set for 6 to 10 p.m. and will feature the popular local classic rock band Not Norman and food catered by Angee's Restaurant of Olean. Weather and time permitting, a "fly-in" by the...

Gasoline prices, though down nearly 2 cents per gallon in the Bradford area from last week, with the average price at $4.322/g on Monday, are still at a record high for this time of year. Gas prices are a penny lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $4.332/g — after prices were up nearly 19 cents early last week over the previous seven days. To begin this week, prices averaged...

Gasoline prices in the Olean area remained at about $4.36 per gallon Monday as the nation faces reco... Olean Times Herald Local & Social

A study of the Pennsylvania Game and Fish and Boat commissions suggests some consolidations that could save millions of dollars — including combining the law enforcement arms of the agencies. However, the study by the Washington-based Wildlife Management Institute (WMI) stops short of suggesting a full merger of the commissions. Pennsylvania is the only state with separate agencies that oversee hunting and fishing. The study, conducted to evaluate how to...

The Bradford City Fire Department has a new captain and a new lieutenant after their promotions were approved Tuesday evening by city council. Michael Campogiani, a nearly 17-year veteran of the department, was promoted to captain while Robert Brinsky, a 15-year veteran, was promoted to lieutenant. Friends, family and fellow members of the fire department crowded into the council chamber to witness the officers take their oaths from Chief Brett...

Area firefighters, EMTs and police officers were joined by family and supporters from their communities Friday evening to remember the sacrifice and bravery of first responders — and of all the innocent lives lost — on Sept. 11, 2001. With the clear weather on Friday so much like that of the fateful Tuesday 25 years ago, about 100 people gathered at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford softball field to...