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County moves ahead with SALDO overhaul
Local News
Jan 27, 2026
SMETHPORT — Subdivision and land development ordinances (SALDOs) govern how land can be divided, built on, accessed, drained and serviced. McKean Coun...
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Countdown to Souper Bowl
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Jan 27, 2026
The United Way of the Bradford Area invites the community to take part in its Souper Bowl fundraiser, an effort that combines big-game spirit with loc...
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Charges bound to court in rape case
Crime, Local News
Jan 27, 2026
SMETHPORT — A Rew man will face charges including rape of a child in McKean County Court after a hearing Monday before District Judge Bill Todd. Shawn...
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Local oil purchasers decrease prices
Business, Local News
Jan 27, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Monday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Purc...
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Chili champions
Local News
Jan 27, 2026
The Annual St. Bernard Chili Cook-off was held Saturday evening at Gallina Hall. Winners in the traditional, non-traditional and hot and spicy categor...
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White out
Local News
Jan 26, 2026
An enormous pile of plowed snow obscures most of the eastern end of Boylston Street in Bradford on Monday.
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Go for gold at the library
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Jan 26, 2026
Libraries in Bradford and Smethport invite patrons of all ages to get active in a different way this winter, through a new Library Olympics program ce...
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