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October 8, 2025

Smethport spooks

Spooks abound on Main Street in Smethport this Halloween season....

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Local oil purchasers increase prices

September 8, 2026

Two local oil purchasers have increased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Tuesday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Pur...

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Commissioners approve development safeguards as broader SALDO update begins

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September 8, 2026

SMETHPORT — McKean County commissioners unanimously approved new safeguards Tuesday for large solar and wind facilities, data centers and similar comm...

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PHEAA offers free financial aid webinars

September 8, 2026

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency will offer two free financial aid webinars in September for college-bound students an...

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Symptoms to solutions: How to recognize, treat kidney stones

September 8, 2026

DUBOIS — Kidney stones are solid deposits of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys, affecting millions of adults each year. They develop whe...

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Courthouse trees recommended for retention

Sara Furlong

September 8, 2026

SMETHPORT — All six trees assessed around the McKean County Courthouse can remain in place, Commissioner Carol Duffy reported Tuesday. Arborist Michae...

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