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Bradford Regional Medical Center submits closure notice; transitioning to outpatient care center

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Bradford Regional Medical Center submits closure notice; transitioning to outpatient care center

Transitioning to outpatient care center

By SARA FURLONG news@bradfordera.com

February 17, 2026

(Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional information available from hospital officials and state Rep. Martin Causer Tuesday afterno...

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby skates but will not play in Canada’s Olympic semifinal

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Penguins captain Sidney Crosby skates but will not play in Canada’s Olympic semifinal

King Jemison Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Feb 20, 2026

(TNS) - Sidney Crosby will not play in Canada’s Olympic semifinal matchup with Finland on Friday. Crosby reportedly skated Friday morning before it wa...

Bonnies aim to flip the script in rematch with Richmond

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Bonnies aim to flip the script in rematch with Richmond

By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era

Feb 20, 2026

OLEAN — Saturday’s road game for the Bonnies will pit two struggling A-10 teams against each other, as St. Bonaventure looks to avenge their 89-80 los...

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby injured in Canada’s Olympic quarterfinal win

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Penguins captain Sidney Crosby injured in Canada’s Olympic quarterfinal win

By KING JEMISON, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)

Feb 18, 2026

Sidney Crosby suffered a lower-body injury during Canada’s Olympic quarterfinal matchup with Czechia on Wednesday and was ruled out for the rest of th...

Penguins Olympic check-in: Crosby sets record, Sweden and Latvia set for elimination game

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Penguins Olympic check-in: Crosby sets record, Sweden and Latvia set for elimination game

By KING JEMISON Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Feb 16, 2026

(TNS) — As Sidney Crosby pursues a record-breaking third gold medal in Olympics involving NHL players, he's already secured another all-time mark. The...

Penguins at the break: Evaluating the team’s surprisingly strong defensemen

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Penguins at the break: Evaluating the team’s surprisingly strong defensemen

By KING JEMISON Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Feb 13, 2026

(TNS) —This is the third in a multipart series evaluating the Penguins at the Olympic break. Today's piece will highlight the team's defensemen. Comin...

HS Roundup: Funk hits 1,000 points during Port A win over O-E

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HS Roundup: Funk hits 1,000 points during Port A win over O-E

Jo Wankel

Feb 12, 2026

BOYS BASKETBALL Port Allegany 48, Otto-Eldred 25 PORT ALLEGANY - Port Allegany’s Jarrod Funk scored 21 points, which helped him surpass the 1,000 care...

‘They actually have a shot’: Fan excitement, expectations different as Pirates open spring training

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‘They actually have a shot’: Fan excitement, expectations different as Pirates open spring training

JASON MACKEY Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Feb 10, 2026

BRADENTON, Fla. (TNS) — With the sun glistening in the clear blue sky, the temperature over 70 degrees and the sound of wooden bats striking baseballs...

Parents say coaching concerns threaten Otto-Eldred softball season

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Parents say coaching concerns threaten Otto-Eldred softball season

By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era

Feb 06, 2026

Otto-Eldred High School’s varsity softball program, which competed for a District 9 championship last season, may not field a team this spring, accord...

Penguins Pipeline: A look at tenacious prospect Howe after pro debut

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Penguins Pipeline: A look at tenacious prospect Howe after pro debut

By KING JEMISON Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Feb 04, 2026

(TNS) —It wasn't too long ago that Ben Kindel and Tanner Howe were terrorizing Western Hockey League opponents on a dominant line for the Calgary Hitm...

Bonnies look to buck trends on the road against Duquesne

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Bonnies look to buck trends on the road against Duquesne

By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era

Jan 27, 2026

The Bonnies (12-8, 1-6) face Duquesne (11-9, 3-4) on the road on Wednesday, in a tilt between two teams seemingly moving in opposite directions. The B...

Mike McCarthy will offer more of the same for Steelers — and that’s disappointing

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Mike McCarthy will offer more of the same for Steelers — and that’s disappointing

By PAUL ZEISE, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Jan 24, 2026

PITTSBURGH (TNS) — Mike McCarthy is a really good football coach, and we have established that already. He is also a Pittsburgh guy, grew up in Greenf...

Steelers and Mike McCarthy have reached a verbal agreement for McCarthy to coach his hometown team

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Steelers and Mike McCarthy have reached a verbal agreement for McCarthy to coach his hometown team

By WILL GRAVES - AP Sports Writer

Jan 24, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike McCarthy is coming home. The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Saturday the club has reached a verbal agreement with McCarthy to re...

No. 24 Saint Louis buries Bonnies early in 97–62 rout

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No. 24 Saint Louis buries Bonnies early in 97–62 rout

By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era

Jan 23, 2026

ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — For the Bonnies (12-8, 1-6), Friday night’s game was one to forget. They lost to 24th-ranked Saint Louis (19-1, 7-0), 97-62, t...

McGroarty sent back down: what’s it mean for the Penguins prospect?

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McGroarty sent back down: what’s it mean for the Penguins prospect?

King Jemison Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Jan 20, 2026

SEATTLE (TNS) — When the Penguins announced Sunday that Rutger McGroarty would be headed back to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton after he was activated from inj...

Slumping Bonnies aim to halt losing streak against Hawks

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Slumping Bonnies aim to halt losing streak against Hawks

By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era

Jan 13, 2026

Sometimes, life comes at you fast. Three games ago, the Bonnies were 11-2, and started off their conference schedule leading by seven with as many min...

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

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

By KING JEMISON Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Jan 06, 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...

Penguins showcase resiliency in overtime win vs. Red Wings

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Penguins showcase resiliency in overtime win vs. Red Wings

By KING JEMISON, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)

Jan 02, 2026

The Penguins began Thursday's game against the Red Wings with incredible energy, and it carried them to a 2-0 lead thanks to a pair of Sidney Crosby g...

Penguins trade for Columbus forward Yegor Chinakhov, a former first-round pick

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Penguins trade for Columbus forward Yegor Chinakhov, a former first-round pick

By KING JEMISON Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Dec 30, 2025

(TNS) —The Penguins have made another in-season trade, this time taking a shot on an intriguing forward. President of hockey operations Kyle Dubas acq...

Portville’s Gariepy elevated Panthers’ standard

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Portville’s Gariepy elevated Panthers’ standard

By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era

Dec 26, 2025

Four-time Big 30 all-star named 2025 girls POY Portville didn’t just move up a league last fall. It stepped into a different world. After years of com...

Sisson continues legacy of Fillmore soccer stars

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Sisson continues legacy of Fillmore soccer stars

By SAM WILSON Special to the Era

Dec 26, 2025

Eagles standout garners Big 30 boys POY honors The standards, and the culture, of Fillmore soccer have made it an attainable goal for aspiring young E...