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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...

PIAA District IX Class 1A semifinals: ECC defeats Cameron County, 50-49

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PIAA District IX Class 1A semifinals: ECC defeats Cameron County, 50-49

Jo Wankel

Feb 24, 2026

ST. MARYS - In a nail-biting finish, ECC claimed a 50-49 win over Cameron County Tuesday. ECC’s Chase Simbeck keyed the offense with 22 points. For Ca...

District IX Class 2A semifinals: Port Allegany falls to Clarion, 52-46

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District IX Class 2A semifinals: Port Allegany falls to Clarion, 52-46

Jo Wankel

Feb 24, 2026

ST. MARYS - Gators fans were on the edge of their seats in the final minute as the game came down to a difference of two. However, Clarion used three ...

Bonnies to host Rhode Island on Thursday after weather postponement

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Bonnies to host Rhode Island on Thursday after weather postponement

By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era

Feb 24, 2026

One week after they took down the top team in the Atlantic 10 in Saint Louis, Rhode Island (15-12, 6-8) will travel to face St. Bonaventure (14-13, 3-...

Port Allegany wrestlers headed to Regionals

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Port Allegany wrestlers headed to Regionals

Jo Wankel

Feb 24, 2026

Era Photo by Pam Fischer Seven Port Allegany wrestlers are headed to Regionals in Sharon. Pictured, from left, Front row: Ian Fitzsimmons, Collin Furg...

Correction for Sherk jump distance

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Correction for Sherk jump distance

Jo Wankel

Feb 24, 2026

Fabian Sherk triple jumped 44’ 7.75” instead of 47’7.75”, as was printed in the Tuesday edition of The Era. He placed second in that event and was 21...

Class of 2026 District IX Hall of Fame inductees

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Class of 2026 District IX Hall of Fame inductees

Feb 23, 2026

Thompson, Bliss, Risser champions after Saturday’s District 9 Championships

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Thompson, Bliss, Risser champions after Saturday’s District 9 Championships

Thompson sets new career wins record for Bradford

Jo Wankel

Feb 23, 2026

CLARION - Bradford’s Jordan Thompson finished first at 160 lbs at the District 9 Championships over the weekend, becoming a three-time district champi...

Bradford Sherk breaks Owls’ Indoor Track long jump record at Edinboro

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Bradford Sherk breaks Owls’ Indoor Track long jump record at Edinboro

Feb 23, 2026

EDINBORO — Bradford Senior Fabian Sherk again broke the long jump record with a leap of 21’11.5” at the TSTCA Championship meet held at Edinboro Unive...

They come for the salt

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They come for the salt

By STEVE SHERK Jr. Special to The Era

Feb 21, 2026

Living the country life, one of the challenges I’ve dealt with while driving back and forth to town is having to avoid collisions with deer. Unfortuna...

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,...