$1.5 million winning scratch-off sold at Chestnut Street Uni-Mart
Breaking News, Local News
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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Malkin scores in return from injury, Penguins beat Devils 4-1
Hockey, National Sports, PA State Sports, ...
By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press 
Jan 08, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored a power-play goal in his return from an upper-body injury and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devil...
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Fretz teams fall to Kane
Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
Jan 08, 2026
Fretz boys basketball dropped both games at home to Kane. In the 7th grade matchup, Kane squeaked out a 27-22 win. Bradford was lead by Clay Trojanows...
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Allen and the Bills begin their Super Bowl quest at the overlooked Jaguars
Football, National Sports, Sports
By MARK LONG - AP Pro Football Writer 
Jan 08, 2026
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills don’t have to beat Kansas City, Cincinnati or Baltimore to reach the Super Bowl. The team with t...
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Pulling your weight
Outdoors, Sports
By WADE ROBERTSON 
Jan 08, 2026
The young have a tendency to be know-it-alls, but also are desperate to find their way. Two contradictions for sure. Lost, so to speak, in this growin...
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HS Roundup: Port Allegany, O-E record victories
Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
Jan 07, 2026
BOYS BASKETBALL Port Allegany 54, Oswayo Valley 40 Isac Amell had 24 points and eight rebounds, while Liam Hawver added 13 points and five boards and ...
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Defensive lapses sink Bonnies in 89-80 loss to Richmond
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
Jan 07, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — The Bonnies’ defensive struggles and mental mistakes hurt them against the Richmond Spiders on Wednesday, and put them into an...
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Port A’s Bliss celebrates 100th wrestling win
Local Sports
Jan 07, 2026
Port Allegany's Aiden Bliss was recognized for his 100th wrestling career win following his match with Braylon Little from Bradford High School.  Blis...
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Allen knows where he must improve as Bills prep for playoff opener
National Sports
By JOHN WAWROW - AP Sports Writer 
Jan 07, 2026
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Josh Allen’s sore right foot feels better, and the Bills quarterback’s mind is refreshed as Buffalo prepares to open the playoffs...
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PGC: Report wild turkey flocks through March 15
Local News, News, Outdoors, ...
Jan 07, 2026
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking for the public’s help finding turkey flocks this winter for ongoing research. Pennsylvanians are encouraged...
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Armanini on Defending Our Daughters
Local News, PA State News, Sports
Jan 07, 2026
HARRISBURG – Continuing his advocacy for fairness in women’s sports, state Rep. Mike Armanini, R-DuBois, invites people to join the Defending Our Daug...
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Port Allegany wrestlers defeat Bradford, improve to 5-0
Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
Jan 06, 2026
HS WRESTLING Port Allegany 51, Bradford 22 PORT ALLEGANY  — Port Allegany used eight pins, a major decision and a tech fall to defeat Bradford Tuesday...
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Gators retire No. 31 in honor of Aiden Bliss
Football, Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
Jan 06, 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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Fretz teams fall to St. Marys
Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
Jan 06, 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...
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Bonnies look to rebound at home against Richmond after VCU loss
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
Jan 06, 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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