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As coyotes thrive, no sign of wolves living in New York state
Local News, News, Outdoors
By HEIDI TRUSCHEL-LIGHT Niagara Gazette 
Jan 14, 2026
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (TNS) — The identification of a gray wolf in Otsego County several years ago has received additional attention in recent weeks, wi...
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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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Tomlin steps down after 19 seasons as coach of the Steelers
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By WILL GRAVES - AP Sports Writer 
Jan 13, 2026
PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin was an unknown when the Pittsburgh Steelers plucked him from obscurity in 2007 and handed the young and charismatic Minnesota...
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Roundup: JH Wrestlers take third at Port A tourney
Local Sports
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
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
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
Local Sports
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
Local Sports, Sports
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
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
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
Local Sports
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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Pulling your weight
Outdoors, Sports
By WADE ROBERTSON 
Jan 08, 2026
The young have a tendency to be know-it-alls, but also are desperate to find their way. Two contradictions for sure. Lost, so to speak, in this growin...
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HS Roundup: Port Allegany, O-E record victories
Local Sports
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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