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More uses than you might think for shed antlers
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
Mar 14, 2026
March is prime time for hunting shed antlers. So far this year I’ve found close to 50 antlers. It’s been a great shed season for me and a lot of peopl...
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Schmidt era comes to an end as Bonnies fall just short vs Dayton
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
Mar 13, 2026
PITTSBURGH — A surprise run in the A-10 tournament came to an end in the quarterfinals on Friday, as the 13th seeded Bonnies fell 68-63 against the fo...
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Conservation course slated for March 21
Local Sports, Outdoors, Sports
Jo Wankel 
Mar 13, 2026
ELDRED — The Eldred Conservation Club will host a hunter/trapper education course from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 21.  If possible, students should prereg...
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Outdoors: A brutal winter for deer and turkeys
Local Sports, Sports
By WADE ROBERTSON 
Mar 12, 2026
I cannot say I’m sorry area is experiencing milder and shorter winters than those of my youth. This winter, unfortunately, was a throwback — a winter ...
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Bonnies stay alive, roll past La Salle in A-10 Tournament
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
Mar 11, 2026
Coach Mark Schmidt’s last season with the Bonnies lasts another day, as St. Bonaventure saved their highest scoring performance of the season for the ...
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Port Allegany stages comeback, makes it to Round 2
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ECC girls advance, O-E, Kane girls knocked out of playoffs
Jo Wankel 
Mar 09, 2026
Boys’ 2A Port Allegany 67, Bishop McCort 64 In a stunning comeback, Port Allegany overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat Bishop McCort and earn the Gat...
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JH Hoops: Smethport teams beat Coudy
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Jo Wankel 
Mar 09, 2026
Girls Smethport 35, Coudersport 13 Smethport’s Zoe Frame put up 20 points, had seven rebounds and eight steals as Smethport defeated Coudersport Monda...
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Bonnies fall to Davidson in final game before A-10 tournament
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
Mar 07, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE — On a Senior Day largely overshadowed by news surrounding coach Mark Schmidt’s retirement following the season, the Bonnies (15-16, 4...
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Great spring fishing to be had
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
Mar 07, 2026
For most Pennsylvania fishermen, trout season is still a month away. However, for those who don’t mind catching and releasing, there’s some great fish...
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Bonnies host Davidson in regular-season finale ahead of A-10 tournament
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
Mar 06, 2026
St. Bonaventure (15-15, 4-13) will return for one final home game on Saturday against Davidson (18-12, 9-8), looking to end the regular season on the ...
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PIAA Hoops Playoffs: J’burg, ECC advance to Round 2
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Jo Wankel 
Mar 06, 2026
Boys 1A Johnsonburg 48, West Middlesex 35 J’burg’s Parker Calla had 17 points and Jonah King contributed 14 as the Rams claimed a victory Friday. For ...
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