April 18 2026

SMETHPORT — Join Hamlin Memorial Library at 6:30 p.m. May 13 for an "America at 250" program with Ken Serfass as Ulysses S. Grant. Serfass is a former...

Dear Heloise: Enabling closed captions on television has greatly improved our viewing experience. Whether a character whispers, the music becomes loud...

DEAR ABBY: How should I handle in-laws who show up three or more hours early for dinner and just sit at the kitchen counter? I have things to do; I do...

Last weekend my son and I traveled to Lake Latonka, a private lake in Mercer County. The goal was to catch crappie and take advantage of the crappie s...

We are all very happy to see some spring temperatures, even though changeable spring weather is still likely. There are many chores we gardeners can d...

JOKES: Welcome to Pennsylvania, where deer do not fear your vehicle. We've been looking online for some jokes about rural living in this part of the w...

Track Girls: Cameron County 96, Johnsonburg 51 Cameron County’s Tabitha Connolly set two new school records as the undefeated Lady Raiders improved to...

The Big 30 Charities Classic committee has announced 12 additions to the 2026 rosters. For PA, Smethport's Jonah Ganoe, Bradford's Blake Callahan, Eis...

Bradford's Fabian Sherk had three first places and one second place to lead the Owls as they defeated the Johnsonburg Rams, 99.5 - 27.5. "Fabian won h...

SMETHPORT — 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 a...

In January 2026, Jason Richey wasn’t considering a run for lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania. A Sewickley attorney and Pittsburgh-based partner with...

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...

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...

Veterans and guardians participating in today’s Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight were honored with a parade sendoff outside Bradford Area High School, whe...

DEAR RUSTY: I turn 65 this November. Someone told me I need to set up a Social Security account at least three months ahead of time before applying fo...

WASHINGTON (TNS) — Americans could be forgiven if they're unaware that President Donald Trump recently performed one of his most essential tasks and s...

If you want to understand where Pennsylvania’s economy is headed, don’t start with GDP or job reports. Start with a different number: $2.3 billion. Th...

With each visit to the gas pump, Americans are beginning to see the limits of “energy dominance.” Despite the United States being the world’s largest ...