One of the best times to view Pennsylvania's elk herd is during the fall rut, in September and October.

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September 8, 2025

Elk cam is back

Pa. Game Commission's elk cam is streaming A constant livestream in the heart of Pennsylvania's elk ...

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Mesler Crowned First King of Mini Lates on Championship Night

Daniel Nelligan Special to The Era

September 8, 2025

A brisk September evening brought the curtain down on the 2025 points season at Bradford Speedway, capping the first year under the Isadore family. Si...

Local Sports

Owls compete at Red Dragon Invitational

Vinelli wins Fourth Straight Competition for Fretz

Jo Wankel

September 8, 2025

Photo submitted Charlie Vinelli takes 1st place at the Red Dragon Cross Country Invitational in the Middle School division for his Fourth Straight win...

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Baseball, Local Sports

BRLL Fall Ball: Blue and Hot Pink claim victories

Jo Wankel

September 8, 2025

Bradford Regional Little League's fall baseball season got underway Sunday with a doubleheader in Custer City. In the opener, Blue beat Hot Pink 5-2. ...

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Creeping colors

Fall's slow burn begins

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

September 8, 2025

Autumn color never arrives in the Allegheny Mountains all at once. It slips gradually, carried on cool nights and misty mornings, until one day the hi...

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Ring around the Island

September 8, 2025

Cars line the island in Smethport's Hamlin Lake Park on Sunday during the annual Arts on the Island celebration.

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