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Bradford Sanitary Authority seats officers, recaps ’25
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
January 21, 2026
Officers for 2026 were elected at Tuesday's meeting of the Bradford Sanitary Authority, and a recap of last year was presented to board members. The s...
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More than $3.1 million announced for area infrastructure
Sara Furlong 
January 20, 2026
More than $3.1 million in state grants will support bridge, water and sewer improvements across Cameron, McKean, Potter and Elk counties, state Reps. ...
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Marilla Winter Trek to adventure
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
January 20, 2026
Looking to spice up your weekend with some fresh air and winter scenery? All are invited to take part in the 15th annual Marilla Winter Trek, set for ...
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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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HS Roundup: Port A., O-E girls victorious
Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
January 20, 2026
GIRLS BASKETBALL Port Allegany 39, Smethport 23 Port’s Brynn Evens scored 14 points, pulled down seven rebounds, recorded five assists and three block...
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Gator Spirit
Local Sports
January 20, 2026
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Sheriff takes first in All-Around
Local Sports
January 19, 2026
Ava Sheriff of Florida had a strong showing at a gymnastics meet Sunday. Sheriff tied for first on floor routine, placed second on uneven bars, took f...
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Local oil purchasers increase prices
Business, Local News
Jan 21, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have increased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Tuesday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Pur...
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Bill requiring local support for ICE introduced in Senate
Local News, PA State News
Dush, Mastriano among co-sponsors
By CHRISTINA LENGYEL The Center Square 
Jan 20, 2026
HARRISBURG – If there’s one claim all Pennsylvania politicians can - and often do - rely on, it’s that the divided state government forces them to wor...
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Water Authority: Schedule meter replacement or have service shut off
Local News
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jan 20, 2026
The Bradford City Water Authority has a serious message for hold-outs on meter replacement: Do it or have your service shut off. As of Tuesday, there ...
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WARREN: Fatal hit-and-run
Crime, Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Jan 20, 2026
WARREN – A 57-year-old man is dead following a hit-and-run incident that took place at 5:25 p.m. Monday in Warren. City of Warren police responded to ...
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Second lawyer appointed in Prescott rape, murder case
Crime, Local News
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
January 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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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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Knowing when to call in the pros
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By DEB WUETHRICH 
January 21, 2026
One of the most unsettling things is to find that your home has been invaded by pests. Pests can be rodents, big or small, somehow finding a way into ...
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Other Voices: Their silence speaks
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
January 20, 2026
It is now beyond dispute that force, coercion and intimidation are the tools the Trump administration is using to enforce compliance with its domestic...
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A year into Trump 2.0, it’s time to channel Reagan
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By MATT WYLIE The Charlotte Observer 
January 20, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (TNS) — When Ronald Reagan looked at America, he saw a country rooted in liberty, anchored in the rule of law and sustained by a faith...
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