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Fewer tags, more gobblers
By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
February 14, 2026
Even though it feels like spring is never going to arrive, hearing about the new proposal from the Pennsylvania Game Commission to discontinue the opt...
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‘Lasting Love’
February 14, 2026
Bradford Ecumenical Home hosted its annual “Lasting Love Photo Shoot,” capturing residents and their families during a series of Valentine‑themed port...
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Hint of spring? Warmer weather moves in
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
February 13, 2026
A shift in weather patterns will bring a stretch of milder temperatures to the region, offering at least a brief break from the prolonged cold. Robert...
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Sheriff competes at AAU/USGA meet
Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
February 13, 2026
PUNTA GORDA, Fla - Ava Sheriff of St. Cloud, Florida, competed for the Lake Nona Reflex Gymnasts club during the Princess Gymnastics Invitational AAU/...
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Bonnies look to build momentum, complete sweep of Dukes
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
February 13, 2026
After squeaking out a win at Fordham, the Bonnies (14–10, 3–8) return home on Valentine’s Day looking to complete a season sweep of Duquesne (14–10, 6...
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HS Roundup: Funk hits 1,000 points during Port A win over O-E
Local Sports, Sports
Jo Wankel 
February 12, 2026
BOYS BASKETBALL Port Allegany 48, Otto-Eldred 25 PORT ALLEGANY - Port Allegany’s Jarrod Funk scored 21 points, which helped him surpass the 1,000 care...
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Q&A with the DA: Attempting to commit a crime is a crime
Local News
By STEPHANIE VETTENBURG-SHAFFER  McKean County District Attorney  
Feb 14, 2026
(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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No change posted for local oil purchasers
Business, Local News
Feb 13, 2026
There was no change posted in the price two local oil purchasers will pay for Penn grade crude oil. As of Thursday, American Refining Group and Ergon ...
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AMERICA250PA – Did you know?
Local News
Feb 13, 2026
(Editor’s note: America250PA - McKean County provided the material featured here, created by the McKean County Planning Commission — Chairman Gregory ...
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Not in Kansas anymore
Local News
Feb 12, 2026
Dorothy is held aloft by the Cowardly Lion, the Wizard, the Tin Man and the Scarecrow during Bradford Creative and Performing Arts Center's season-ope...
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Sentencing for Hvizdzak brothers moved to April in federal fraud case
Crime, Local News
Sara Furlong 
Feb 12, 2026
Sentencing for Shane and Sean Hvizdzak has been pushed into April after a federal judge granted continuances in both cryptocurrency fraud cases. Feder...
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Port Allegany man convicted of assaulting child
Crime, Local News
February 6, 2026
SMETHPORT — District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg‑Shaffer reported a jury convicted a Port Allegany man Thursday of assaulting a 3‑year‑old child. Ga...
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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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Other Voices: The price for our nation
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
February 13, 2026
Growing up, “do the right thing” was always emphasized because little eyes were watching. Whatever happened to that concept? Our forefathers knew the ...
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Real progress on regulatory reform
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
February 13, 2026
President Donald Trump ran on a platform that included downsizing the bloated federal administrative state. He has more than delivered. In January 202...
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Raising a family in Pa. feels harder than it should
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By ATHAN KOUTSIOUROUMBAS RealClearPennsylvania 
February 13, 2026
Wherever parents congregate, you hear the same thing. The refrain can be heard at school pickup lines, church basements, birthday parties, and at yout...
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