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HS Roundup: Port Allegany bocce teams split with NoPo
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Jo Wankel 
Jan 15, 2026
Port Allegany played Northern Potter in bocce Thursday.  Port Allegany has two teams competing this season. Port Allegany Team 1 defeated Northern Pot...
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Punxsy girls overpower Bradford, 50-27
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Jo Wankel 
Jan 15, 2026
Bradford hosted Punxsutawney in the Owls’ Nest Thursday. Despite Bradford starting out strong with home court advantage, the win ultimately went to th...
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Bonnies fall just short against St. Joe’s after second half comeback
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
Jan 14, 2026
It was déjà vu for the Bonnies in their fourth consecutive loss to start their A-10 schedule on Wednesday, 68-64 at Saint Joseph’s in Philadelphia. Th...
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Bonnies lead wire-to-wire in 57-48 win over Saint Joseph’s
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Jan 14, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure University women's basketball team never trailed in a 57-48 win over Saint Joseph's at the Reilly Center Wednesd...
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HS Roundup: Port Allegany defeats O-E, 43-28
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Jo Wankel 
Jan 14, 2026
BOYS BASKETBALL Port Allegany 43, Otto-Eldred 28 Isac Amell scored 17 points and Liam Hawver added 13 during Port Allegany’s win over O-E Wednesday. L...
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Slumping Bonnies aim to halt losing streak against Hawks
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
Jan 13, 2026
Sometimes, life comes at you fast. Three games ago, the Bonnies were 11-2, and started off their conference schedule leading by seven with as many min...
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Roundup: JH Wrestlers take third at Port A tourney
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Jo Wankel 
Jan 12, 2026
The Bradford junior high  wrestlers competed and finished third overall in the Port Allegany tournament. Leading the Owls with first place finishes we...
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Hunting Pennsylvania’s rising predator population
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By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
Jan 10, 2026
Winter is one of the most popular times for predator hunting. During the winter months, some hunters convert their time in the field to hunting coyote...
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HS Roundup: O-E, Port Allegany, Galeton record wins
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Jo Wankel 
Jan 09, 2026
Era Photo by Pam Fischer Port Allegany's Isac Amell shoots over several Northern Potter defenders Friday. The Gators claimed a 53-31 win. BOYS BASKETB...
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Farr continues Triathlon competition into his 90s
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Jo Wankel 
Jan 09, 2026
A long-time Rixford resident who moved to Texas after retirement has achieved a unique milestone in his athletic achievements. Jim Farr, who taught at...
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Defense, rebounding take center stage as Bonnies face Fordham
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
Jan 09, 2026
On Saturday, the Bonnies (11-4, 0-2) welcome Fordham (9-7, 0-3) to the Reilly Center at noon in a battle of two Atlantic 10 teams that need a win. Thi...
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Fretz teams fall to Kane
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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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HS Roundup: Port Allegany, O-E record victories
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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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