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This black bear was spotted by a trail camera in the Smethport area in October. Pennsylvania's bear season opens today.

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November 22, 2025

Going on a bear hunt: Smart, elusive game tests hunters’ skill

Today marks the opening of bear season in Pennsylvania. I’ve seen more bears this fall than I can ...

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Bartlett signs for Point Park University

Jo Wankel

March 3, 2026

Era Photo by Pam Fischer Port Allegany Senior Kailey Bartlett has signed a letter of intent to play soccer for Point Park University. Pictured, front ...

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Local Sports, Swimming

YMCA Barracudas shine at NWPASL Championships; place 3rd overall

Jo Wankel

March 3, 2026

PITTSBURGH - The YMCA barracudas concluded their league meet schedule with a 3rd overall finish out of 9 teams. Traveling to Pittsburgh, PA to swim at...

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Pine tree masts

March 3, 2026

Bill Robertson snapped a photo of this point jutting out into the frozen Red House Lake in Allegany State Park. He said he thinks the point “resembles...

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McKean County gearing up for signature America250 celebration

March 3, 2026

McKean County is gearing up for its signature 2026 events celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary, beginning with a Grand Celebration Parade on Jun...

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RWE donates to Seneca Highlands

March 3, 2026

RWE, developer of the proposed Stargazer Solar Project in McKean County, donated $40,000 to the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center to establ...

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