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Antler shedding looks early, but it’s normal
By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
January 17, 2026
Recently, between social media and talks with a lot of other local hunters, many outdoorsmen and -women believe bucks are shedding antlers earlier tha...
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Zonta honors six Bradford seniors
With Amelia Earhart Award
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
January 16, 2026
On Wednesday evening, the Zonta Club of Bradford recognized six Bradford Area High School Seniors with the Amelia Earhart Award. The award honors youn...
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Tractor-trailer catches fire in Marshburg
January 16, 2026
Lafayette Township Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a tractor-trailer fire in the 1700 block of West Warren Road at 7:07 Thursday evening. ...
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HS Roundup: Bradford, Coudy boys record victories
Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
January 16, 2026
BOYS BASKETBALL Bradford 33, Punxsutawney 31 Bradford’s Carter Roulo put up a three at the buzzer to give Bradford the win Friday. Roulo scored 11 poi...
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St. Bonaventure looks for first A-10 win at La Salle
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
January 16, 2026
The Bonnies (11-6, 0-4) have suffered a number of close losses to start their A-10 schedule, two of which were a shot away from a different outcome, b...
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PIAA announces fall championship sites
Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
January 15, 2026
MECHANICSBURG – The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc. (PIAA) announced seven (7) championship sites selected for the PIAA Fall C...
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HS Roundup: Port Allegany bocce teams split with NoPo
Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
January 15, 2026
Port Allegany played Northern Potter in bocce Thursday.  Port Allegany has two teams competing this season. Port Allegany Team 1 defeated Northern Pot...
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Punxsy girls overpower Bradford, 50-27
Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
January 15, 2026
Bradford hosted Punxsutawney in the Owls’ Nest Thursday. Despite Bradford starting out strong with home court advantage, the win ultimately went to th...
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Iconic American flag on historic McCourt Label building preserved
Local News
Jan 16, 2026
The large American flag mural from the former McCourt Label building on West Washington Street has been removed and stored for future display, ensurin...
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Second lawyer appointed in Prescott rape, murder case
Crime, Local News
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jan 16, 2026
A second attorney has been appointed to represent Tyler Prescott, who is facing the death penalty for the rape and murder of his 2-year-old son last A...
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Free chess tournament set in DuBois
Lifestyles, Local News
Jan 16, 2026
DuBOIS — The DuBois Knights of Columbus Council 519 will host its 14th annual chess tournament Feb. 28 at St. Michael’s Church, 15 Robinson St. The fr...
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Local oil purchasers decrease prices
Local News
Jan 16, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Thursday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Pu...
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Bradford City Fire reviving commercial code inspections
Business, Local News
Sara Furlong 
Jan 15, 2026
Fire departments exist to keep communities safe — preserving life and property and bringing emergencies under control. They accomplish these goals wit...
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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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‘Hamas is no longer appealing’
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
January 16, 2026
The recent whirlwind of international events — from Ukraine to Venezuela to Iran — has pushed the Gaza conflict off the front pages. But while circums...
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The grid is warning Pennsylvania
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By WILLIAM DESROSIERS RealClearPennsylvania 
January 16, 2026
If anyone still doubts how serious the power situation unraveling in Pennsylvania has become, the warning signs are no longer abstract. PJM Interconne...
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Six political lessons from the Steelers season
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By DAVID MILLS Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
January 15, 2026
PITTSBURGH (TNS) — My friend arrived at our local place about half an hour after the Texans-Steelers playoff game ended. People had already run throug...
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