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JOHNSONBURG: Annual winter coyote, fox hunt or trap
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
Jan 01, 2026
JOHNSONBURG — Jim Pennington Jr., president of Rolfe Beagle Club, announced the club will again host its popular Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap over two ...
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Late drought costs Bonnies in 89–82 loss at VCU
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
Dec 31, 2025
A six-minute scoring drought late Wednesday cost the Bonnies (11-3) a key conference opening win, as they fell 89–82 to A-10 defending champion VCU on...
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C-R shoots past Salamanca for IAABO sweep
Local Sports, Sports
Dec 29, 2025
Rebels top SHS 74-38; OHS, O-E, Bradford all win ALLEGANY — The Cuba-Rushford boys basketball team entered the 50th annual Joe DeCerbo Holiday Showcas...
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Port Allegany wrestling returns letterwinners
Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
Dec 29, 2025
Era Photo by Pam Fischer Port Allegany wrestling has eight returning lettermen for head coach BJ Greenman. Front row, from left: Collin Furgeson, Bran...
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How coach Danny Neighbour, St. Bonaventure built a rugby national power
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
Dec 27, 2025
When St. Bonaventure men’s rugby ran through the national tournament and lifted a second championship trophy earlier this month, it reinforced a truth...
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Take care during extended antlerless deer season
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
Dec 27, 2025
For the first time that I can remember, Pennsylvania has added an extended firearms antlerless deer season on all Deer Management Assistance Program (...
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Vosburg, MacArthur symbolized different definitions of success
Local Sports, Soccer, Sports
By J.P. BUTLER - Special to the Era 
Dec 26, 2025
One has assembled perhaps the greatest career resume in local high school soccer coaching history. Dale MacArthur, in 38 years at Allegany-Limestone (...
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Portville’s Gariepy elevated Panthers’ standard
Local Sports, Soccer, Sports, ...
By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
Dec 26, 2025
Four-time Big 30 all-star named 2025 girls POY Portville didn’t just move up a league last fall. It stepped into a different world. After years of com...
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Sisson continues legacy of Fillmore soccer stars
Local Sports, Soccer, Sports, ...
By SAM WILSON Special to the Era 
Dec 26, 2025
Eagles standout garners Big 30 boys POY honors The standards, and the culture, of Fillmore soccer have made it an attainable goal for aspiring young E...
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IAABO hoops tournament reaches 50th year
Local Sports, Sports
Golden anniversary event set for this weekend at A-L
Dec 24, 2025
ALLEGANY, N.Y. — What began in December 1974 as a four-team boys basketball tournament has grown into a cherished regional tradition, and this year it...
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Port A basketball returning letterwinners
Local Sports
Dec 23, 2025
Gator Head Coach Kyle Babcock has seven returning lettermen for the 2025-2026 season.  They are pictured (left to right) Nick Wilfong, Liam Hawver, Br...
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Lady Gators returning letterwinners
Local Sports
Dec 23, 2025
Lady Gator returning letterwinners for the 2025-2026 are Madison Fillhart, Brynn Evens, Peyton Gordon, Jenna Renner and Mady Errick.  Head coach for t...
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Second-half surge lifts Bonnies past Le Moyne, 92–81
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
Dec 20, 2025
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — St. Bonaventure (11-2) shook off a shaky stretch and a halftime deficit to close non-conference play with a 92-81 win over Le ...
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