August 18 2026

Zippo has announced the appointment of Grant B. Duke as president and chief executive officer, following a recent approval by the board of directors. ...

FLAG: If state flags were to be modernized, what should the design be?  Today's Pennsylvania flag features the state's coat of arms on a blue backgrou...

Dear Heloise: I read the letter from Patty, who wants to lose weight but can't exercise due to having bad knees. My hint for her is to try water aerob...

DEAR ABBY: I am a 54-year-old woman who, after 40 years, reconnected with my childhood best friend, "Neil." We are now engaged. I have no children, bu...

The Buffalo Bills came ready to play in their preseason opener at Highmark Stadium against the Carolina Panthers. The team’s stars—Josh Allen, DJ Moor...

Mike McCarthy couldn’t give a higher grade for his first training camp at Saint Vincent College. He liked it so much he said he’s going to try to stay...

At long last, Oneil Cruz is officially back with the Pirates. Cruz was activated from his rehab assignment before Monday’s series opener against the D...

The Bradford Owls boys golf team placed 2nd overall in the Coudersport golf invitational.   The Owls scored 248, with St. Marys winning with a total o...

SMETHPORT — Five young women representing school districts across McKean County are seeking the title of 2026 McKean County Fair Queen. The contestant...

Gasoline prices in Bradford remained unchanged this week at an average of $4.213 per gallon, according to AAA East Central. The Western Pennsylvania a...

Seven-year-old Nora Rooke is captivated by a painted lady butterfly at the Wish Upon a Butterfly exhibit during the McKean County Fair. Festivities co...

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ERIE — The Diocese of Erie has appointed Dr. Aaron Kerr interim executive director of Faith Formation, effective Aug. 3. Kerr currently serves as dioc...

KANE — Pennsylvania American Water customers in Kane will pay an additional $19.42 per month for combined water and wastewater service under rates tha...

The Crooktop Old Time Music Festival will return to Crook Farm from Aug. 26 to 30, bringing several days of jams, workshops, dancing and other activit...

The City of Bradford Government Study Commission on Home Rule, elected by voters in November 2025, is seeking input from residents through a new quest...

(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said uncertainty surrounding federal tariff policy has created challenges for...

Family and friends of Preston Weinberg have endowed a scholarship in his memory at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford that will be awarded for t...

A rider guides her horse during a pole-bending competition at the Elk County Fair. The Elk County event concluded just as the McKean County Fair began...

Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department and Bradford City Fire Department ambulance personnel were dispatched at 1:55 p.m. Friday to a motorcycle-...