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Reports allege fourth death at FCI McKean
Sara Furlong 
January 22, 2026
LEWIS RUN — The Bradford Era has received reports of a fourth death in less than a year and a half at Federal Correctional Institution McKean. Ebony R...
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THINGS TO DO: Outdoor fun, family crafts
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
January 22, 2026
MARILLA WINTER TREK is set for noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Marilla Reservoir on West Washington Street. There is something for the whole family at this...
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Spread the love to senior citizens
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
January 22, 2026
This Valentine’s Day, community members can spread the love to local senior citizens by participating in the Cupid Crew initiative. This heartfelt pro...
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Parkway Industrial makes largest ELF Fund donation to date
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
January 21, 2026
A local group of students’ creativity and determination has turned into a meaningful contribution to those in need. Following their most successful or...
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HS Roundup: Port A bocce, boys hoops claim wins
Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
January 22, 2026
BOYS BASKETBALL Port Allegany 58, Coudersport 31 Nick Wilfong scored 13 points and Isac Amell, Jarrod Funk and Liam Hawver each contributed 10 as the ...
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St. Bonaventure takes on ranked Saint Louis at home
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
January 22, 2026
The Bonnies (12-7, 1-5) earned their first conference win of the season on Tuesday, coming back to beat Loyola. But they’ll have a different type of t...
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Port Allegany defeats Smethport
Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
January 21, 2026
The Port Allegany boys basketball team took a 41-14 lead at the half and held Smethport to 12 additional points in the second half to guarantee the 66...
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Simmons II, defense leads Bonnies comeback for first A-10 win
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
January 20, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — Facing a double-digit second-half deficit against Loyola Chicago and a possible sixth straight loss to start their A-10 schedu...
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Building something bigger
Business, Local News
Jan 22, 2026
Chad, Tanya and Drake Hayden, owners of Hayden Window Tinting and Hayden Ceramic and Detailing, purchased the former Bradford Area Transport Service (...
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Nature’s formations
Local News
Jan 22, 2026
Tapestries of ice form in the creeks of McKean County.
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Local oil purchasers increase prices
Business, Local News
Jan 22, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have increased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Wednesday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil P...
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Bradford, Warren gasoline markets defy trend
Local News
Sara Furlong 
Jan 21, 2026
In a somewhat stunning reversal, average gas prices increased everywhere this week — regionally, statewide and across the U.S. — except in Bradford an...
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Tesla bringing ‘Still Keepin’ It Real’ Tour
Local News
To casino event center Jan. 31
By DEB EVERTS, news@bradfordera.com 
Jan 21, 2026
SALAMANCA, N.Y. — Fans will have a rockin’ good time at the Seneca Allegany Event Center when Tesla performs hits from their “Still Keepin’ It Real” T...
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Kane man jailed on theft allegations
Crime, Local News
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
January 21, 2026
A 24-year-old Kane man was jailed Wednesday on theft charges for allegedly performing off-the-books jobs using his employer's materials, but keeping t...
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Santa versus the Grinch
Gallery, Local News
December 19, 2025
The Grinch showed up at a Port Allegany High School wrestling match again this year, trying to get the better of Santa Claus. Scroll through the galle...
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An Old Fashioned Christmas
Gallery, Local News
December 15, 2025
The sights and sounds of Christmases past returned to downtown Bradford during Old Fashioned Christmas held Saturday. People enjoyed horse-drawn carri...
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Willard Avenue house fire
Gallery, Local News
December 10, 2025
Bradford City Fire Department was dispatched at 5:55 Wednesday morning to a reported garage fire at 29 Willard Ave. Firefighters requested a second al...
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Who’s to blame when electricity costs more in Pa.?
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By GUY CIARROCCHI RealClearPennsylvania 
January 22, 2026
Electricity doesn’t come from the outlets in our walls. In simplified terms, electricity arrives at our homes from power-generation stations, created ...
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Raiding your 401(k) to buy a house should be an option
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By ALLISON SCHRAGER Bloomberg Opinion 
January 22, 2026
NEW YORK (TNS) — I have a confession, shameful as it may be for someone who has spent decades studying retirement policy and advising individuals and ...
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