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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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Defensive lapses sink Bonnies in 89-80 loss to Richmond
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
Jan 07, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — The Bonnies’ defensive struggles and mental mistakes hurt them against the Richmond Spiders on Wednesday, and put them into an...
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Port A’s Bliss celebrates 100th wrestling win
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Jan 07, 2026
Port Allegany's Aiden Bliss was recognized for his 100th wrestling career win following his match with Braylon Little from Bradford High School.  Blis...
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Port Allegany wrestlers defeat Bradford, improve to 5-0
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Jo Wankel 
Jan 06, 2026
HS WRESTLING Port Allegany 51, Bradford 22 PORT ALLEGANY  — Port Allegany used eight pins, a major decision and a tech fall to defeat Bradford Tuesday...
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Gators retire No. 31 in honor of Aiden Bliss
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Jo Wankel 
Jan 06, 2026
PORT ALLEGANY — Port Allegany retired the #31, worn by Aiden Bliss, Tuesday during the home wrestling match between the Gators and the Bradford Owls. ...
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Fretz teams fall to St. Marys
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Jo Wankel 
Jan 06, 2026
ST. MARYS — Fretz boys basketball traveled to St. Marys Tuesday and fell in both contests. In the 7th grade contest, St. Mary's cruised to a 32-18 vic...
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