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    How an ancient California lake became a ‘death trap’ for birds
    Outdoors, Sports
    How an ancient California lake became a ‘death trap’ for birds
    KURTIS ALEXANDER San Francisco Chronicle 
    Oct 23, 2024
    When the birds touch down, they have no idea of the danger that lurks in the water. But soon they feel weak. Their eyes may close. They struggle to ho...
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    ‘Round the Square: State parks story
    News, Round the Square
    ‘Round the Square: State parks story
    Sep 25, 2024
    PARKS: The story of Pennsylvania’s state parks has a little bit of everything, like a glacial lake bed, flood control dams and a place where the carp ...
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    Robertson: Pike suprise
    Columns, Local Sports, Outdoors
    Robertson: Pike suprise
    WADE ROBERTSON 
    Jul 07, 2022
    Some of the things I really enjoy about retirement are very simple. Take, for example, the weather. Winter brings those bitter cold days when the wind...
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    Free Guided Kayak Programs continue at Elk State Park
    News
    Free Guided Kayak Programs continue at Elk State Park
    Jun 21, 2022
    WILCOX — The Kinzua Bridge State Park Complex will continue to offer a series of free kayak programs from the Instanter Boat Launch at Elk State Park ...
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    Robertson: Plan a vacation
    Columns, Local Sports, Outdoors
    Robertson: Plan a vacation
    WADE ROBERTSON 
    Jul 08, 2021
    When Covid-19 hit, you could practically hear the screech of brakes as our country came to a rapid stop. As in any pandemic, the best way to slow the ...
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    Modern technology aids effort to characterize cichlid specimens in Penn State museum
    News
    Modern technology aids effort to characterize cichlid specimens in Penn State museum
    Jun 14, 2021
    UNIVERSITY PARK — Computed tomography, or CT scanning, which combines a series of X-ray images taken from different angles around an organism and uses...
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    Robertson: Missouri Deer Hunt
    Columns, Local Sports, Outdoors, ...
    Robertson: Missouri Deer Hunt
    WADE ROBERTSON Era Outdoors Columnist 
    Dec 05, 2020
    Lake Of The Ozarks, Missouri. This huge lake is known nationally for its great bass fishing, stretching some 92 miles, creating a mind boggling 1,150 ...
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    NY partnering with Army Corps to skim harmful algal blooms from Chautauqua Lake
    Local News, Online Features
    NY partnering with Army Corps to skim harmful algal blooms from Chautauqua Lake
    Olean Times Herald staff 
    Jul 16, 2020
    CELORON, N.Y. — A virtual public information session about a collaborative pilot study to reduce the impact of harmful algal blooms in Chautauqua Lake...
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    Webinar to focus on protecting dogs from algae blooms
    Local News
    Webinar to focus on protecting dogs from algae blooms
    Marcie 
    Jul 07, 2020
    UNIVERSITY PARK — Keeping dogs and other animals safe from toxic algae blooms in water is the focus of a free Penn State Extension webinar slated for ...
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    Robertson: Crappie surprise
    Baseball, Columns, Local Sports, ...
    Robertson: Crappie surprise
    WADE ROBERTSON Era Outdoors Columnist 
    Jun 20, 2020
    Rhode Island’s topography leaves little doubt it’s one of the New England states. Largely flat and very rocky with low, heavily forested, rolling hill...
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    Labor Day weekend programs offered at Sinnemahoning
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Labor Day weekend programs offered at Sinnemahoning
    Kate Sager 
    Aug 29, 2019
    AUSTIN — Area residents are invited to celebrate Labor Day weekend with an outdoor adventure at Sinnemahoning State Park. Activities will include expl...
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    Sinnemahoning offering activities
    Local News
    Sinnemahoning offering activities
    Marcie 
    Aug 07, 2019
    AUSTIN — This week Sinnemahoning State Park is offering three different ways to enjoy the George B. Stevenson reservoir, with fishing, kayaking and po...
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    Robertson: Smallmouth heaven
    Columns, Local Sports, Outdoors, ...
    Robertson: Smallmouth heaven
    WADE ROBERTSON Era Outdoors Columnist 
    Jul 20, 2019
    The lake stretched before us, long and narrow. A light breeze ruffled its surface and as I watched an eagle soared out from behind a pine covered isla...
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    Robertson: Perch moving
    Columns, Local Sports, Outdoors, ...
    Robertson: Perch moving
    WADE ROBERTSON Era Outdoors Columnist 
    Apr 13, 2019
    With the ice off Lake Chautauqua all thoughts turn to crappies and perch. However, it’s still April and the weather is always something to be concerne...
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    RTS for April 9
    News, Round the Square
    RTS for April 9
    Apr 09, 2019
    OLD SOL : Does it seem like we never get our fair share of sunshine? You’re right. We don’t. Brad Ottum of McKeanWeather.com tells us we are doomed to...
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    USACE Public Affairs Officer explains East Branch Dam project
    Local News, News, Online Features
    USACE Public Affairs Officer explains East Branch Dam project
    CALEB HUNTOON Era Reporter eracalebh@gmail.com 
    Nov 30, 2018
    The East Branch Dam Safety Project was recently awarded $18.7 million in addition to $14 million from the President’s Fiscal Year 2019 Budget. Jeff Ha...
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    Great news for area anglers, Oswayo Hatchery to remain open
    Local Sports, Outdoors, Sports
    Great news for area anglers, Oswayo Hatchery to remain open
    AMANDA JONES Era Correspondent 
    Jul 26, 2018
    SHINGLEHOUSE — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has decided to postpone action on a proposal that would have seen a local trout hatche...
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    Elk State Park closes boat launch
    Local News, News
    Elk State Park closes boat launch
    Jul 17, 2018
    MOUNT JEWETT -- Due to low water levels, the Instanter boat launch will be unusable for boats that must be launched and recovered using a trailer, as ...
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    Boating the fish of 10,000 casts
    Columns, Local Sports, Outdoors, ...
    Boating the fish of 10,000 casts
    CHARLIE BURCHFIELD Special to The Era 
    Jul 12, 2018
    Want to go fishing for muskies, better known as the fish of 10,000 casts? It was an invitation you couldn’t refuse. And we had fun. My friend, Dennis ...
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    Waders make the most of low water levels at Red House Lake
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Waders make the most of low water levels at Red House Lake
    RICK MILLER Special to The Era 
    Jul 06, 2018
    SALAMANCA, N.Y. — Red House Lake is filling up — slowly. On Thursday, Allegany State Park officials permitted “wading” at Red House Lake Beach under s...
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    Isolated Torrey pine populations yield insights into genetic diversity
    Nation & World, PA State News
    Isolated Torrey pine populations yield insights into genetic diversity
    June 15, 2025
    UNIVERSITY PARK — Entire regions of trees are disappearing because of invasive pests, disease and a changing climate. The key to their ability to adap...
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    Pa. charter school CEOs earn more money than superintendents and oversee fewer students
    PA State News
    Pa. charter school CEOs earn more money than superintendents and oversee fewer students
    By OLIVER MORRISON  pennlive.com 
    June 15, 2025
    HARRISBURG (TNS) — Brad Hatch grew up near Altoona and started his career as a teacher in the local school district, working his way up to assistant p...
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    Pa. is supposed to ‘immediately’ suspend teachers charged with serious crimes. That doesn’t always happen.
    PA State News
    Pa. is supposed to ‘immediately’ suspend teachers charged with serious crimes. That doesn’t always happen.
    June 14, 2025
    PHILADELPHIA (TNS)— For months after he was arrested in March 2024 on charges of masturbating in a Montgomery County cemetery, Matthew Gagat continued...
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    No Kings rally in Veterans Square
    Local News, Nation & World
    No Kings rally in Veterans Square
    By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
    June 14, 2025
    Veterans Square was packed Saturday afternoon as residents came together to express their discontent with the current administration during the local ...
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    Advocates, lawmakers push to limit solitary confinement in Pa. prisons
    Advocates, lawmakers push to limit solitary confinement in Pa. prisons
    June 14, 2025
    HARRISBURG (TNS) — Reform advocates are making another push to limit the use of solitary confinement in Pennsylvania prisons and jails, a long-running...
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    Varischetti Game to Showcase Local Players June 27
    Local Sports
    Varischetti Game to Showcase Local Players June 27
    Jo Wankel 
    June 14, 2025
    BROCKWAY - The 10th Annual Frank Varischetti All-Star Football game is slated for the end of the month, and several area players were recognized for t...
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