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Residents debate proposed McKean County development rules
Sara Furlong 
September 1, 2026
SMETHPORT — McKean County residents offered competing warnings Monday as commissioners heard public comment on proposed land-development regulations: ...
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Lumber Heritage Region intern revitalizes Pa. historical marker experience
By HOLLY KOMONCZI Lumber Heritage Region of Pennsylvania 
September 1, 2026
Penn State graduate Alex Lansberry traveled across 15 counties to document 241 historical markers and create a new online trail. Pennsylvania’s famili...
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Memorial bench dedicated to young Pennhills caddy
Sara Furlong 
August 31, 2026
Seventy-five years after 11-year-old Bernard “Butch” Feiro was fatally injured on the golf course, the Pennhills Club and his family gathered Saturday...
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Hubbers record impressive Week 1 win over Terrors
Football, Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
August 31, 2026
SMETHPORT — Smethport hit the field ready Friday, held a 58-29 lead at the half and scored once each in the third and fourth quarters to record a 72-2...
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Oilers fall at Coudersport
Football, Local Sports, Sports
August 31, 2026
The Bradford Oilers pony team fell 34-6 at Coudersport, with Gage Brinsky scoring the team’s lone touchdown, while the peewee team tied 6-6 behind a 4...
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SBU’s Gingerich to chair A-10 Presidents Council
Business News, Local News
Sep 02, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — St. Bonaventure University President Jeff Gingerich has been elected to a three-year term as chair of the Atlantic 10 Conferen...
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Shapiro backs Flock camera ban
Local News, News, PA State News
By JOHN COLE  The Center Square 
Sep 01, 2026
Regulating Flock cameras and other automated license plate reading systems, or ALPRs, has drawn the attention of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle....
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Eight residents without a lawyer win Sunshine Act case in data center hotbed
Business News, Local News, PA State News
By FORD TURNER The Center Square 
Sep 01, 2026
(The Center Square) - A legal battle over public access and transparency has erupted in a community with major data center projects that once were on ...
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Local oil purchasers increase prices
Business News, Local News
Sep 01, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have increased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Monday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Purc...
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Police reports
Crime News, Local News
September 1, 2026
Two hurt in crash involving state police vehicle REW — Two drivers suffered suspected minor injuries in a crash involving a Pennsylvania State Police ...
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Man accused of apartment intrusion
Crime News, Local News
August 31, 2026
A 28-year-old man was jailed on criminal trespass charges after he allegedly forced his way into a Lincoln Avenue apartment and refused to leave. Jord...
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Scenes from the 120th McKean County Fair
Gallery, Local News
August 20, 2026
Mike Cooper takes aim during mounted shooting competition at the McKean County Fair. Fairgoers are enjoying the games, attractions and excitement of f...
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MOUNT JEWETT: Celebrating Swedish heritage
Gallery, Local News
August 10, 2026
Annie Wolfe and Denise Carlson, dressed as Sonny and Cher, lip-sync to “I Got You Babe.” From Vikings and Dala horses to a glow party, pet parade and ...
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Fireworks over Bradford
Gallery, Local News
August 10, 2026
Fireworks light up the sky over downtown Bradford Saturday evening during the annual Italian Festival. Find more photos online and on page A-.
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Other Voices: Truth from Dr. Bazzoui
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
September 2, 2026
How many people know that our own Dr. Widad Bazzoui of Bradford wrote a very important book, "The Man from Baghdad," that all children and adults shou...
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Waste of the Day: HUD funds had little impact
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
September 2, 2026
The Department of Housing and Urban Development spent $460 billion funding its 18 largest affordable housing and homelessness programs over a decade, ...
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In 2nd-degree murder cases, punishment should fit the crime
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By SCOTT MARTIN RealClearPennsylvania 
September 2, 2026
Simple common sense tells us that violent, dangerous criminals who present a serious threat to our communities belong behind bars. It’s a shame common...
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9/11 stories still resonate
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By DEB WUETHRICH 
September 2, 2026
The images were horrifying. Shock spread like an oppressive cloud that stretched across the country — the world. And those who lived through it will n...
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