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June 24, 2026

Summer Nights in the Square

Children sit along the curb in Veterans Square enjoying pizza during Tuesday’s Stars, Stripes and ...

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Southern Tier Catholic, Archbishop Walsh honor retiring employees

June 24, 2026

OLEAN, N.Y. — Southern Tier Catholic School and Archbishop Walsh Academy are honoring the retirements of two longtime staff members whose service help...

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Turning good, bad and unexpected into adventures

By DEB WUETHRICH

June 24, 2026

I would say it’s already been an adventurous summer — except in reality, it just started with June 21, the longest day of the year. I try not to think...

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America250PA McKean County announces parade award winners

June 24, 2026

America250PA McKean County thanked participants, organizers and attendees who helped make Saturday’s A250 celebration parade a success, and announced ...

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Commissioners focused on defensible ordinance; residents remain frustrated

Residents remain frustrated

Sara Furlong

June 24, 2026

SMETHPORT — McKean County commissioners again tabled their proposed solar energy ordinance during their regular meeting Tuesday, emphasizing the need ...

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Checking in on elderly loved ones

June 24, 2026

Dear Heloise: I read a letter about keeping track of elderly people who live alone and their pets. A friend of my mother's was left three days after h...

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