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Marilyn Brown waves from her perch during last year's tractor parade held in Smethport to kick off the McKean County Fair.
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August 7, 2025

Start your engines

By SAVANNAH BARR

s.barr@bradfordera.com

SMETHPORT – Tractors will travel from the field to the fairgrounds as Smethport’s annual Tractor...
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