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SALAMANCA: Preparations underway for Snocross racing return
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By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY news@bradfordera.com 
Feb 12, 2026
SALAMANCA, N.Y. — There’s been plenty of snowmaking in this area, and it hasn’t all happened on the hills of Ellicottville. Several gigantic mounds of...
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Strong first half not enough as Bonnies fall at Richmond, 75-52
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
Feb 11, 2026
The Bonnies (14-12, 5-9) got off to a strong start as a big road underdog against Richmond (21-4, 11-1), but couldn’t keep pace in the second half in ...
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HS Roundup: Port Allegany girls defeat CC, 34-33
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Jo Wankel 
Feb 11, 2026
GIRLS BASKETBALL Port Allegany 34, Cameron County 33 The Lady Gators, playing without lead scorer Jenna Renner due to illness, defeated Cameron County...
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Port Allegany claims NTL title with win over NoPo
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Jo Wankel 
Feb 10, 2026
BOYS BASKETBALL Port Allegany 59, Northern Potter 21 PORT ALLEGANY - Port Allegany improved to 16-6 and 14-2 in North Tier League play, defeating NoPo...
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Bradford swimmers celebrate Senior Night
Local Sports, Swimming
Feb 10, 2026
On Feb. 6, the BAHS Swim Team celebrated six senior athletes during their final home meet of the season against the Brookville Raiders. “This season m...
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HS Roundup: Aiello sets new Bradford pole vault record
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Jo Wankel 
Feb 09, 2026
INDOOR TRACK Sherk, Aiello, and Kohler lead Owls at Youngstown University YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The Bradford Owls Indoor Track Team had a great showing a...
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Drake’s game-winner lifts Bonnies to 72-71 win over Duquesne
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
Feb 07, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE – Laycee Drake's jump shot with four seconds remaining on the clock sent the St. Bonaventure University women's basketball team to a 7...
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Opening day debate about change
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By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
Feb 07, 2026
Now that the fires are starting to cool down, I figured it was a good time to share my thoughts on the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s recent proposal ...
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HS Roundup: Port Allegany, ECC boys claim wins
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Jo Wankel 
Feb 06, 2026
BOYS BASKETBALL Port Allegany 43, Oswayo Valley 22 SHINGLEHOUSE - Port Allegany’s Jarrod Funk recorded a double-double, scoring 14 points and pulling ...
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Containing Reaves the key as Bonnies seek redemption at Fordham
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
Feb 06, 2026
Coming off of another close loss, this time against Dayton, the Bonnies (13-10, 2-8) will travel to Fordham to face the Rams (12-11, 3-7). This is the...
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ECC girls defeat Bradford, 41-18
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Jo Wankel 
Feb 05, 2026
ECC used a 19-point third quarter to secure a 41-18 win over Bradford Thursday. Leading ECC were Lena Polaski and Avery Stauffer, each with 10 points....
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Alder renewal planned at Tionesta Lake
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
Feb 05, 2026
TIONESTA — Volunteers with the Ruffed Grouse Society will join the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Tionesta Lake in March to renew aging alder stands ...
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Bonnies upset Davidson behind strong defensive effort
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
Feb 04, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — Up two points late and stagnating offensively against favored conference foe Davidson (15-10, 7-5), the Bonnies (13-11, 4-8) n...
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HS Roundup: Lady Gators, Lady Terrors victorious
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Jo Wankel 
Feb 04, 2026
GIRLS BASKETBALL Port Allegany 54, Oswayo Valley 19 The Lady Gators dominated on Senior Night, claiming a victory at home. Leading Port were Brynn Eve...
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