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The McKean County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Monday to consider an addendum to the county’s Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance regulating solar energy facilities.

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April 17, 2026

McKean County commissioners seek public input at hearing on draft solar ordinance

By Sara Furlong

s.furlong@bradfordera.com

SMETHPORT — The McKean County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Monday t...

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Local oil purchasers decrease prices

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Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Thursday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Pu...

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Rainbow Corner celebrates Week of the Young Child

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CARE for Children’s Rainbow Corner Preschool celebrated its young learners during the Week of the Young Child this week with a fun beach theme. The we...

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Home Rule Study Commission shares findings, seeks input

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

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The Bradford Home Rule Study Commission shared early findings from its ongoing research during a public meeting this week, outlining potential benefit...

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Bishop Persico echoes calls for peace

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Bishop Lawrence T. Persico of the Erie Diocese issued a statement Friday on the recent disagreement between the Trump Administration and Pope Leo XIV....

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Honor Flight send-off

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