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Pa. National Guard unit being honored in Bastogne for WWII actions
By CORY ANGELL angellcory3@gmail.com 
December 27, 2025
A Luxembourg family’s appreciation of Pennsylvania’s 28th Infantry Division spans generations, and has led to a newly proposed monument in the histori...
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Take care during extended antlerless deer season
By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
December 27, 2025
For the first time that I can remember, Pennsylvania has added an extended firearms antlerless deer season on all Deer Management Assistance Program (...
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THINGS TO DO: Ring in the New Year at First Night Bradford
At First Night Bradford
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
December 26, 2025
ANTLERS VS. HORNS TALK will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Elk Country Visitors Center, 134 Homestead Drive in Benezette. It’s sure to be...
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How coach Danny Neighbour, St. Bonaventure built a rugby national power
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
December 27, 2025
When St. Bonaventure men’s rugby ran through the national tournament and lifted a second championship trophy earlier this month, it reinforced a truth...
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Vosburg, MacArthur symbolized different definitions of success
Local Sports, Soccer, Sports
By J.P. BUTLER - Special to the Era 
December 26, 2025
One has assembled perhaps the greatest career resume in local high school soccer coaching history. Dale MacArthur, in 38 years at Allegany-Limestone (...
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Portville’s Gariepy elevated Panthers’ standard
Local Sports, Soccer, Sports, ...
By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
December 26, 2025
Four-time Big 30 all-star named 2025 girls POY Portville didn’t just move up a league last fall. It stepped into a different world. After years of com...
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Sisson continues legacy of Fillmore soccer stars
Local Sports, Soccer, Sports, ...
By SAM WILSON Special to the Era 
December 26, 2025
Eagles standout garners Big 30 boys POY honors The standards, and the culture, of Fillmore soccer have made it an attainable goal for aspiring young E...
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IAABO hoops tournament reaches 50th year
Local Sports, Sports
Golden anniversary event set for this weekend at A-L
December 24, 2025
ALLEGANY, N.Y. — What began in December 1974 as a four-team boys basketball tournament has grown into a cherished regional tradition, and this year it...
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Casino gearing up for New Year’s Eve
Local News
Dec 27, 2025
SALAMANCA, N.Y. — As 2025 winds to a close, Seneca Resorts & Casinos has plenty of fun ways for guests to send the year out with a blast and welcome t...
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Q&A with the DA: Bail versus punishment
Local News
By STEPHANIE VETTENBURG-SHAFFER  McKean County District Attorney  
Dec 27, 2025
(Editor’s note: The information in this special series is for educational purposes only and is not intended to address any particular case, nor should...
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Inmates allege prolonged lockdowns, neglect at FCI McKean
Local News
By SARA EDDY FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
Dec 26, 2025
Inmates, family members and nonprofit advocacy organizations have alleged prolonged and ongoing lockdowns, inadequate medical care and staff misconduc...
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DA asks to move up McElhattan trial
Crime, Local News
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
Dec 26, 2025
SMETHPORT — While the trial for alleged killer Thomas McElhattan was set to begin in late June of next year, McKean County's top prosecutor has asked ...
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Salamanca officials aim to open ice pond by new year
Local News
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY news@bradfordera.com 
Dec 26, 2025
SALAMANCA, N.Y. — Whether on the planned artificial rink or the natural frozen ice, Salamanca city officials are hoping to have the Bill Flannigan Mem...
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Local oil purchasers decrease prices
Business, Local News
Dec 26, 2025
Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Wednesday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil P...
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Appeals court affirms Fenton’s murder conviction
Crime, Local News
December 23, 2025
McKEAN COUNTY — The Pennsylvania Superior Court has upheld the conviction of Anthony Fenton in the 2021 murder of Tammy Prosser in Bradford, District ...
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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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Social media ban for kids is worth a shot
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
December 26, 2025
The world is watching as Australia experiments with a first-of-its-kind social media ban. The measure took effect earlier this month and is designed t...
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The economy needs a little bit of unfairness
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By ALLISON SCHRAGER Bloomberg Opinion 
December 26, 2025
NEW YORK (TNS) — There are a lot of reasons, some deserved and some not, for Americans’ distrust of their institutions. Lately I have been thinking ab...
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Christmas in September for fed buildings
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
December 26, 2025
The General Services Administration had its third-most expensive month ever for outside purchases this September, with $4.5 billion spent on items lik...
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