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March 30, 2026

Ideas are everywhere, but capital isn’t: Bradford is changing that

By CAROLYN NEWHOUSE

If rural communities want more businesses, more jobs and stronger local economies, they must solve o...

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Q&A with DA: Expert witnesses versus lay witnesses

By STEPHANIE VETTENBURG-SHAFFER McKean County District Attorney

March 28, 2026

(Editor’s note: The information in this special series is for educational purposes only and is not intended to address any particular case, nor should...

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Lifestyles

Friend with benefits was never really even a friend

March 28, 2026

DEAR ABBY: Six months ago, I started spending time with a woman I knew casually for about a year following her traumatic breakup with her ex-boyfriend...

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Local News

AMERICA250PA – Did you know?

March 28, 2026

(Editor’s note: America250PA - McKean County provided the material featured here, created by the McKean County Planning Commission — Chairman Gregory ...

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Lifestyles

Water plants indoors without mess

March 28, 2026

Dear Heloise: When I bring my plants indoors during the colder months, watering them can sometimes get messy. Using ice cubes to water houseplants can...

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Round the Square

‘Round the Square: Who’s your g’ma?

March 28, 2026

GRANDMA: These days, it just isn't chic to be called "Grandma." Families are looking for titles to give that don't bring to mind aged women in aprons,...

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