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LECOM to acquire BRMC campus, skilled nursing facility

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LECOM to acquire BRMC campus, skilled nursing facility

Inpatient, ER will close; outpatient services to continue

Sara Furlong

February 26, 2026

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is in discussions with Kaleida Health to acquire the Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) campus,...

Spring fishing almost in reach

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Spring fishing almost in reach

By STEVE SHERK Jr. Special to The Era

Feb 28, 2026

For those who haven’t looked at the recent long range weather forecast, it appears March is going to come in like a lion, then some of the warmest air...

Super Saturday lineup features ECC-J’burg finale

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Super Saturday lineup features ECC-J’burg finale

Jo Wankel

Feb 27, 2026

CLARION - PennWest Clarion’s Tippin Gym will be the site for six matchups today. The teams will claim Championship Titles in their respective classes ...

Jr High roundup: Smethport girls improve to 4-1

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Jr High roundup: Smethport girls improve to 4-1

Jo Wankel

Feb 27, 2026

Jr High Basketball Girls Smethport 21, Northern Potter 19 Leading Smethport were Shelby Fair with six points, Peyton Conner with five tallies, and Zoe...

Bonnies seek redemption in road rematch at George Mason

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Bonnies seek redemption in road rematch at George Mason

By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era

Feb 27, 2026

St. Bonaventure (15-13, 4-11) arrives at George Mason (21-7, 9-6) riding the high of a convincing win. The Patriots enter Saturday still trying to sto...

Resilience and relentless pace: Club Bonnies’ hockey’s road to nationals

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Resilience and relentless pace: Club Bonnies’ hockey’s road to nationals

By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era

Feb 27, 2026

OLEAN, N.Y. — St. Bonaventure is headed to nationals, and left no doubt Sunday afternoon. Less than 24 hours after a semifinal victory, St. Bonaventur...

Brady’s evolving relationship with Allen critical in early stages as Bills coach

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Brady’s evolving relationship with Allen critical in early stages as Bills coach

By NICK SABATO, Niagara Gazette

Feb 27, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (TNS) — There is a pecking order in the NFL. It’s not the traditional player-coach hierarchy in high school or college where the coaches ...

Mitchell, Charles power Bonnies to 94-76 rout of Rhode Island

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Mitchell, Charles power Bonnies to 94-76 rout of Rhode Island

Feb 26, 2026

ST. BONAVENTURE — Frank Mitchell had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Cayden Charles added 21-10, and the Bonnies (15-13, 4-11) blew out Rhode Island (15-13...

PIAA District IX girls playoffs: Kane, ECC advance to Super Saturday

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PIAA District IX girls playoffs: Kane, ECC advance to Super Saturday

Jo Wankel

Feb 25, 2026

PIAA District IX Playoffs Class 2A Kane 56, Port Allegany 47 Kane’s Addison Haight poured in 26 points and Alexa Olmstead added 14 points to lead the ...

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...