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

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By SAVANNAH BARR

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

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