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Science supports Phil’s prediction
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
February 2, 2026
After Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow Monday and predicted six more weeks of winter, readers may be wondering whether the famous groundhog’s...
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No groundhog required
February 2, 2026
Trading fur for horsepower and rubber, the Street Dreams Car Club celebrated Groundhog Day by letting the iconic Rat Rod roll out to “see its shadow.”...
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Bonnies seek bounce-back win as they travel to Dayton
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
February 2, 2026
Following a late game collapse and heartbreaking defeat against George Mason, the Bonnies (13-9, 2-7) will travel to Dayton on Tuesday looking to get ...
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Bonnies let late lead slip in 77–73 loss to George Mason
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
February 1, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — Not for the first time in conference play this season, the Bonnies had a lead late, but couldn’t close. St. Bonaventure (13-9,...
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HS Roundup: Cameron County, NoPo girls win contests
Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
January 30, 2026
GIRLS BASKETBALL Cameron County 44, Port Allegany 32 Elsie Bresslin scored 22 of Cameron County’s 44 points in the Lady Raiders’ win Friday. Also keyi...
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Bonnies look to keep momentum, speed past George Mason
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
January 30, 2026
Coming off of their first conference road win of the season and a strong second half performance against Duquesne, the Bonnies (13-8, 2-6) will need t...
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Brutal winter, strong wildlife: Signs of survival in the snow
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
January 30, 2026
For me, February marks the halfway point of winter. Even though the calendar says winter began Dec. 21, you could argue that once Thanksgiving arrived...
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WESTLINE: Ski for Cancer returns for 47th year
Local News
Feb 02, 2026
The Tony Dolan Family Memorial Ski for Cancer, which began as one family’s way to honor a loved one, returned to the Westline Inn on Saturday for its ...
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Snow Ball reign
Local News
Feb 02, 2026
Carleigh Grubbs and Jeremiah Long were named king and queen of Bradford High School’s Snow Ball weekend. They were crowned during halftime of the Owls...
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Local oil purchasers decrease prices
Business, Local News
Feb 02, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Friday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Purc...
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America250PA tour hits McKean County, kicks off semiquincentennial
Local News, PA State News
Sara Furlong 
Jan 30, 2026
SMETHPORT — McKean County marked the start of Pennsylvania’s Semiquincentennial year this week as America250PA brought its statewide County Kick‑Off T...
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Court beat
Crime, Local News
January 29, 2026
Port Allegany man fails to register address A Port Allegany man pleaded guilty to failing to verify his address as required under Pennsylvania’s sex‑o...
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Charges bound to court in rape case
Crime, Local News
January 27, 2026
SMETHPORT — A Rew man will face charges including rape of a child in McKean County Court after a hearing Monday before District Judge Bill Todd. Shawn...
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Cold hampers Longfellow Ave. fire response
Gallery, Local News
January 26, 2026
Bradford City Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 8 Longfellow Ave. at 4:03 p.m. Saturday. First-arriving firefighters found a worki...
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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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In Pa., crime is down but a sense of safety is lost
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By WILLIAM McVEY RealClearPennsylvania 
February 1, 2026
Many parts of the country have experienced a decrease in crime, especially violent crime, according to FBI crime statistics. This is great news for co...
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Former hostage details Hamas horrors
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
February 1, 2026
It’s much easier to romanticize Hamas when you ignore their brutality. That wasn’t an option for Yair Horn. Mr. Horn was one of around 250 people kidn...
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Snow days teach kids more than screens ever could
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By BRANDON McGINLEY Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
February 1, 2026
PITTSBURGH (TNS) — Some of my favorite childhood memories were the wintertime days when I'd wake up and see the flakes gently falling, and then rush t...
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America needs more reliable power
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
January 30, 2026
It doesn’t take artificial intelligence to deduce why so many power plants have shut down recently. Across the country, rising electricity prices are ...
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