Law says ‘Can’t ban it,’ residents say ‘Don’t want it’
Jane Swanson Bernecky, owner of Rung Hill Dahlias, addresses McKean County commissioners during a public hearing held Thursday regarding the county’s proposed wind energy ordinance. 
Era photo by Sara Eddy Furlong
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October 10, 2025

Law says ‘Can’t ban it,’ residents say ‘Don’t want it’

SMETHPORT — Pennsylvania law protects private property rights by preventing municipalities from co...
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