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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...

District 9 Class 1A Playoffs, O-E, C-L advance to Semifinals

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District 9 Class 1A Playoffs, O-E, C-L advance to Semifinals

Jo Wankel

Feb 20, 2026

Otto-Eldred 59, Austin 27 The Lady Terrors defeated the Lady Panthers Friday to advance in the PIAA District 9 Class 1A playoffs. Keying the O-E offen...

Bliss finishes second at Keystones

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Bliss finishes second at Keystones

Feb 20, 2026

Port Allegany High School eighth grader, Cooper Bliss, placed second at the Keystone State Northwest Qualifier. He wrestled in the 212 pound weight c...

JH Wrestlers headed to States Feb 27

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JH Wrestlers headed to States Feb 27

Feb 20, 2026

Several Fretz and JO wrestlers are headed to the 2026 PJW Junior High State Championships, set for Feb. 27 at Johnstown. Front row, from left: Isaac S...

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...

Port Allegany sends 11 wrestlers to States

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Port Allegany sends 11 wrestlers to States

Feb 19, 2026

Pictured are Port Allegany wrestlers headed to states this weekend in Clarion. They are pictured, front row, from left: Ayden Bachman, Collin Furges...

Axe Throw slated for Saturday

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Axe Throw slated for Saturday

Jo Wankel

Feb 19, 2026

The McKean County Rifle Club will host the annual Eskimo Shoot and Ax Throw on Saturday February 20, 2026. Events will include Shotgun, Rifle, Pistol ...

Outdoors: The First and Last

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Outdoors: The First and Last

By WADE ROBERTSON

Feb 19, 2026

If you’re a war history buff, you’ll recognize the title of this article as a well-known book detailing the rise and fall of the German air force in W...

More volunteers needed for alder renewal at Tionesta Lake

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More volunteers needed for alder renewal at Tionesta Lake

Feb 19, 2026

TIONESTA — The Ruffed Grouse Society is seeking additional volunteers for an alder renewal project March 1 at Tionesta Lake. No special skills are req...

Osasuyi’s eight blocks spark rally, but Bonnies fade late in loss to St. Joe’s

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Osasuyi’s eight blocks spark rally, but Bonnies fade late in loss to St. Joe’s

By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era

Feb 18, 2026

ST. BONAVENTURE — The Bonnies (14-12, 3-10) went five minutes without a field goal late on Wednesday night against Saint Joseph’s (16-10, 8-5), fallin...

Madden leads JH Parkland basketball team to win

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Madden leads JH Parkland basketball team to win

Jo Wankel

Feb 18, 2026

Photo submitted Kieran Madden, son of Fran Madden, a UPB graduate, and Candice Madden, is currently a member of the Parkland junior high basketball te...

Port Allegany defeats Coudy, advances to Class 2A semifinals

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Port Allegany defeats Coudy, advances to Class 2A semifinals

Jo Wankel

Feb 18, 2026

PORT ALLEGANY — A tie at the 4-minute mark in the third quarter gave Coudersport an opportunity, but ultimately Port Allegany would claim the victory,...

Bonnies look to improve late-game execution as they face Saint Joseph’s

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Bonnies look to improve late-game execution as they face Saint Joseph’s

Feb 17, 2026

Close defeats in conference play have remained a theme of the Bonnies’ season. After a close loss against Duquesne on Saturday, the Bonnies (14-11, 3-...

JH Girls Basketball: Smethport defeated Port Allegany 39-28

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JH Girls Basketball: Smethport defeated Port Allegany 39-28

Jo Wankel

Feb 17, 2026

Smethport took a 15-7 lead at the end of the first quarter and kept the momentum to secure a win over Port Tuesday. Leading Smethport were Zoe Frame w...

First coyotes, predators turned in during Rolfe Beagle Club’s statewide Coyote, Fox Hunt or Trap

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First coyotes, predators turned in during Rolfe Beagle Club’s statewide Coyote, Fox Hunt or Trap

Feb 17, 2026

JOHNSONBURG — Hunters began bringing the first predators of the season to the Rolfe Beagle Club weigh station over the weekend as the club’s statewide...

Fretz wrestlers bring home firsts from PJW Area V tourney

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Fretz wrestlers bring home firsts from PJW Area V tourney

Feb 16, 2026

Fretz wrestlers competed over the weekend, with four claiming first places. Clockwise from top left: Jaycon Reid, Xavier Drake-Jones, Gavin Weart and ...

Bradford’s Sherk, Aiello Shine at Edinboro Track Meet

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Bradford’s Sherk, Aiello Shine at Edinboro Track Meet

Feb 16, 2026

ERIE — Seniors Fabian Sherk and Enzo Aiello continue their good performances at Edinboro University on Saturday. “Fabian placed second in the long jum...

Bonnies rally falls short as Duquesne delivers late knockout

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Bonnies rally falls short as Duquesne delivers late knockout

By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era

Feb 15, 2026

ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — With 14 seconds left and with a two point lead, Duquesne junior Jimmie Williams pulled up from 29 feet late in the shot clock,...

Bonnies score 64-53 road win at VCU

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Bonnies score 64-53 road win at VCU

Feb 14, 2026

RICHMOND, Va. - The St. Bonaventure University women's basketball team scored a 64-53 road win at VCU Saturday evening to cap off a pair of games in V...

Fewer tags, more gobblers

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Fewer tags, more gobblers

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...

Sheriff competes at AAU/USGA meet

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Sheriff competes at AAU/USGA meet

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/...