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Opening day debate about change
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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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Parents say coaching concerns threaten Otto-Eldred softball season
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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...
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Containing Reaves the key as Bonnies seek redemption at Fordham
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
Feb 06, 2026
Coming off of another close loss, this time against Dayton, the Bonnies (13-10, 2-8) will travel to Fordham to face the Rams (12-11, 3-7). This is the...
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ECC girls defeat Bradford, 41-18
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Jo Wankel 
Feb 05, 2026
ECC used a 19-point third quarter to secure a 41-18 win over Bradford Thursday. Leading ECC were Lena Polaski and Avery Stauffer, each with 10 points....
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Alder renewal planned at Tionesta Lake
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Feb 05, 2026
TIONESTA — Volunteers with the Ruffed Grouse Society will join the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Tionesta Lake in March to renew aging alder stands ...
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Bonnies upset Davidson behind strong defensive effort
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
Feb 04, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — Up two points late and stagnating offensively against favored conference foe Davidson (15-10, 7-5), the Bonnies (13-11, 4-8) n...
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HS Roundup: Lady Gators, Lady Terrors victorious
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Jo Wankel 
Feb 04, 2026
GIRLS BASKETBALL Port Allegany 54, Oswayo Valley 19 The Lady Gators dominated on Senior Night, claiming a victory at home. Leading Port were Brynn Eve...
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Bonnies fall in final seconds at Dayton, 72–70
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
Feb 03, 2026
The Bonnies (13-10, 2-8) lost another close one Tuesday night, falling 72-70 at Dayton (15-8, 6-4). In the final seconds, trailing 68-70, senior Frank...
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HS Roundup: Port Allegany, NoPo boys claim wins
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Jo Wankel 
Feb 03, 2026
BOYS BASKETBALL Port Allegany 40, Cameron County 35 Port Allegany’s Isac Amell scored 11 points, Jarrod Funk added nine points and five rebounds and N...
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1976 Lady Owls team honored during Bradford Senior Night
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Feb 03, 2026
Members of the 1976 Lady Owls basketball team were honored Tuesday during the Bradford Lady Owls’ Senior Night matchup with Johnsonburg. The team held...
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Bonnies seek bounce-back win as they travel to Dayton
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
Feb 02, 2026
Following a late game collapse and heartbreaking defeat against George Mason, the Bonnies (13-9, 2-7) will travel to Dayton on Tuesday looking to get ...
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Bonnies let late lead slip in 77–73 loss to George Mason
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
Feb 01, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — Not for the first time in conference play this season, the Bonnies had a lead late, but couldn’t close. St. Bonaventure (13-9,...
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HS Roundup: Cameron County, NoPo girls win contests
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Jo Wankel 
Jan 30, 2026
GIRLS BASKETBALL Cameron County 44, Port Allegany 32 Elsie Bresslin scored 22 of Cameron County’s 44 points in the Lady Raiders’ win Friday. Also keyi...
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Bonnies look to keep momentum, speed past George Mason
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
Jan 30, 2026
Coming off of their first conference road win of the season and a strong second half performance against Duquesne, the Bonnies (13-8, 2-6) will need t...
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Brutal winter, strong wildlife: Signs of survival in the snow
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By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
Jan 30, 2026
For me, February marks the halfway point of winter. Even though the calendar says winter began Dec. 21, you could argue that once Thanksgiving arrived...
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