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Commissioners unanimously adopted expanded regulations Tuesday for large solar and wind facilities, data centers and similar commercial and industrial developments in McKean County.

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September 8, 2026

Commissioners approve development safeguards as broader SALDO update begins

By SARA FURLONG

s.furlong@bradfordera.com

SMETHPORT — McKean County commissioners unanimously approved new safeguards Tuesday for large sola...

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