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$1.5 million winning scratch-off sold at Chestnut Street Uni-Mart

Sara Furlong

January 6, 2026

Bradford residents, check all your pockets, wallets and glove compartments — a $1.5 million-winning Scratch-Off ticket was sold in the city. The Penns...

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Home News Elk Lick stone, sign find new home

A rock and sign from historic Elk Lick Scout Reserve have found a new home at Hamlin Lake Park in Smethport.

Photo courtesy of Kenley Okerlund

Local News

July 29, 2025

Elk Lick stone, sign find new home

By SAVANNAH BARR

s.barr@bradfordera.com

SMETHPORT — Many locals have fond memories of the Elk Lick Scout Reserve on Bordell Road in Smethp...

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Football, Local Sports

Gators retire No. 31 in honor of Aiden Bliss

Jo Wankel

January 6, 2026

PORT ALLEGANY — Port Allegany retired the #31, worn by Aiden Bliss, Tuesday during the home wrestling match between the Gators and the Bradford Owls. ...

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Hockey, National Sports

Malkin details his ‘weird’ injury as he nears a return to the Penguins’ lineup

By KING JEMISON Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

January 6, 2026

(TNS) —Already riding a five-game winning streak, the Penguins got more good news Tuesday. Evgeni Malkin skated with the team in a full-contact jersey...

Local Sports

Fretz teams fall to St. Marys

Jo Wankel

January 6, 2026

ST. MARYS — Fretz boys basketball traveled to St. Marys Tuesday and fell in both contests. In the 7th grade contest, St. Mary's cruised to a 32-18 vic...

College Sports, Local Sports, Sports

Bonnies look to rebound at home against Richmond after VCU loss

By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era

January 6, 2026

Coming off of a loss and late game collapse against reigning A-10 champion VCU in their conference opener, the Bonnies (11-3) will look to get back on...

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Football, National Sports, Sports

Bills sign kicker Wright to practice squad with Prater’s status uncertain

By JOHN WAWROW - AP Sports Writer

January 6, 2026

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The playoff-bound Buffalo Bills signed kicker Matthew Wright to their practice squad on Tuesday in a precautionary move in the ev...

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