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By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
Feb 14, 2026
Even though it feels like spring is never going to arrive, hearing about the new proposal from the Pennsylvania Game Commission to discontinue the opt...
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Sheriff competes at AAU/USGA meet
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Jo Wankel 
Feb 13, 2026
PUNTA GORDA, Fla - Ava Sheriff of St. Cloud, Florida, competed for the Lake Nona Reflex Gymnasts club during the Princess Gymnastics Invitational AAU/...
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Bonnies look to build momentum, complete sweep of Dukes
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
Feb 13, 2026
After squeaking out a win at Fordham, the Bonnies (14–10, 3–8) return home on Valentine’s Day looking to complete a season sweep of Duquesne (14–10, 6...
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HS Roundup: Funk hits 1,000 points during Port A win over O-E
Local Sports, Sports
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...
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SALAMANCA: Preparations underway for Snocross racing return
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY news@bradfordera.com 
Feb 12, 2026
SALAMANCA, N.Y. — There’s been plenty of snowmaking in this area, and it hasn’t all happened on the hills of Ellicottville. Several gigantic mounds of...
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Strong first half not enough as Bonnies fall at Richmond, 75-52
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
Feb 11, 2026
The Bonnies (14-12, 5-9) got off to a strong start as a big road underdog against Richmond (21-4, 11-1), but couldn’t keep pace in the second half in ...
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HS Roundup: Port Allegany girls defeat CC, 34-33
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Jo Wankel 
Feb 11, 2026
GIRLS BASKETBALL Port Allegany 34, Cameron County 33 The Lady Gators, playing without lead scorer Jenna Renner due to illness, defeated Cameron County...
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Port Allegany claims NTL title with win over NoPo
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Jo Wankel 
Feb 10, 2026
BOYS BASKETBALL Port Allegany 59, Northern Potter 21 PORT ALLEGANY - Port Allegany improved to 16-6 and 14-2 in North Tier League play, defeating NoPo...
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Bradford swimmers celebrate Senior Night
Local Sports, Swimming
Feb 10, 2026
On Feb. 6, the BAHS Swim Team celebrated six senior athletes during their final home meet of the season against the Brookville Raiders. “This season m...
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HS Roundup: Aiello sets new Bradford pole vault record
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Jo Wankel 
Feb 09, 2026
INDOOR TRACK Sherk, Aiello, and Kohler lead Owls at Youngstown University YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The Bradford Owls Indoor Track Team had a great showing a...
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The Pirates are signing veteran DH Ozuna
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By WILL GRAVES - AP Sports Writer 
Feb 09, 2026
Veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna is heading to Pittsburgh. The 35-year-old free agent has reached an agreement with the Pirates on a one-year deal worth ...
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Drake’s game-winner lifts Bonnies to 72-71 win over Duquesne
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
Feb 07, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE – Laycee Drake's jump shot with four seconds remaining on the clock sent the St. Bonaventure University women's basketball team to a 7...
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Opening day debate about change
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
Feb 07, 2026
Now that the fires are starting to cool down, I figured it was a good time to share my thoughts on the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s recent proposal ...
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HS Roundup: Port Allegany, ECC boys claim wins
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Jo Wankel 
Feb 06, 2026
BOYS BASKETBALL Port Allegany 43, Oswayo Valley 22 SHINGLEHOUSE - Port Allegany’s Jarrod Funk recorded a double-double, scoring 14 points and pulling ...
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