The Bradford Era

Friday’s data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health showed just 18 new cases of COVID-19 in the region, and no additional deaths.

Pennsylvania officials are acknowledging the frustration many are experiencing trying to get a COVID-19 vaccine, and issued orders Friday intended to ease the process.

When the Southern Tier Symphony presents its second virtual concert on Valentine’s Day, they expect it to be a show of love by the performers.

Two local counties recorded a decrease in percent positivity during the time period of Jan. 29 to Feb. 4, and Elk County has improved to a moderate level of community transmission of COVID-19.

Kane native, Dr. Patricia Gelatko is a 42-year-old woman who lives with her family. She has two well loved golden retrievers, Emma and Jemma, likes crafting, and traveling when she can. She believes in hard work ethic and for shooting for the stars to get what you want in life. Her favorite quote is that of Ralph Waldo Emerson: To know that even one life has breathed easier because I have lived. That is to have succeeded.

Other than some new safety precautions, it was business as usual on Friday for The Era’s Less Fortunate (ELF) Fund as the organization did what it does best: makes sure children and seniors throughout the Bradford area have something under the tree on Christmas morning.

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf put into place on Thursday new, temporary restrictions on restaurants, bringing indoor dining to a halt effective today. The announcement left local restaurant owners scrambling to prepare.

Pennsylvania's Governor has tested positive for COVID-19.