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Crime News

Erie man pleads guilty to firearm charge

RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com

Apr 09, 2021

SMETHPORT — An Erie man pleaded guilty Thursday in McKean County Court to allegations that he possessed a firearm at a time when he was prohibited fro...

Crime News

Port Allegany woman accused of $6.2K theft

RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com

Sep 17, 2020

A Port Allegany woman is accused of stealing $6,200 after depositing a $16,750 check into her account that did not clear, then mailing money she recei...

Local & Social

Baseball, National Sports, PA State Sports, ...

Injured Pirates rookie SS Konnor Griffin is hoping to start a throwing program soon

By WILL GRAVES - AP Sports Writer

June 9, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin's right forearm strain is improving, and the 20-year-old is optimistic he'll be back soon. G...

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Business News, Local News

Local oil purchasers decrease prices

June 9, 2026

Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Tuesday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Pur...

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PA State News

Elder abuse agencies reject cases experts say they should investigate as state scales back oversight

By ANGELA COULOUMBIS Spotlight PA

June 9, 2026

(Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account...

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Local News

Residents express frustration with county regarding solar ordinance

Solicitors reviewing ordinance

Sara Furlong

June 9, 2026

SMETHPORT — Several concerned residents once again expressed frustration with McKean County’s lack of a protective solar energy ordinance and commissi...

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Local News, PA State News

Gap in Pennsylvania law causes rift over online raffles

By MARLEY PARISH Spotlight PA State College

June 9, 2026

(This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and pub...

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