The Pennsylvania Game Commission has proposed the discontinuation of the optional second spring turkey tag, starting in 2027

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Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors

February 14, 2026

Fewer tags, more gobblers

By STEVE SHERK Jr. Special to The Era

Even though it feels like spring is never going to arrive, hearing about the new proposal from the P...

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HAMLIN TOWNSHIP: Proposed Agricultural Security Area under review

February 14, 2026

SMETHPORT — The Hamlin Township Board of Supervisors has received a proposal to create an Agricultural Security Area (ASA) within the township, as all...

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Q&A with the DA: Attempting to commit a crime is a crime

By STEPHANIE VETTENBURG-SHAFFER McKean County District Attorney

February 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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Round the Square

‘Round the Square: Heart-shaped gray

February 14, 2026

VALENTINE'S: Valentine’s Day arrived with its usual confidence, stepping into February like it owns the place — and honestly, it kind of does. It’s th...

Local News

‘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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Lifestyles

Reusing newspaper bags for dogs

February 14, 2026

Dear Heloise: I live in one of the last houses on my street that still receives a daily newspaper, and I always enjoy reading your column in the Orang...

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