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County cancels removal of six courthouse oak trees
Six mature oak trees on the McKean County Courthouse lawn were spared from planned removal following an outpouring of community opposition. 
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August 5, 2026

County cancels removal of six courthouse oak trees

By SARA FURLONG

s.furlong@bradfordera.com

SMETHPORT — McKean County commissioners have canceled removing six mature oak trees from the court...
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