Local News, News
Apr 01, 2021
Pennsylvania’s primary election is coming May 18, and voters will want to make sure they’re ready. Lisa Pratt, McKean County director of elections, sa...
Local News, Online Features
Nov 04, 2020
A busy election day went relatively smoothly in McKean County, according to Lisa Pratt, the county’s director of elections. “There have been a few min...
Local News
Nov 03, 2020
The McKean County Voter Registration & Elections office is prepped for one of the busiest days of the year, not only following regular security proced...
Local News, Online Features
Oct 01, 2020
So far, 2020 has been a year of many changes, and change often comes with challenges. The Era spoke with Lisa Pratt, McKean County director of electio...
Local News
Apr 09, 2020
Coronavirus and the resulting efforts to flatten the curve have pushed the Presidential Primary back to June 2. Despite Gov. Tom Wolf’s current push f...
Local News
Feb 26, 2020
SMETHPORT — This is a year of change for voting in Pennsylvania. Lisa Pratt, McKean County director of elections, outlined some of the changes at the ...
Local News, Online Features
Nov 06, 2019
The turnout within Bradford City limits was better than expected, and despite new machines, election day ran smoothly. Meanwhile, in the townships, vo...
Local News
Nov 01, 2019
The McKean County Office of Elections is preparing for Tuesday’s general election, and this year’s voting is set to run smoothly with new machines. “W...
Bradford, Local News, News
Oct 10, 2019
ELDRED — With the election coming up and new voting machines being used, there will be a meeting this Sunday at the Eldred Borough firehall. At 2 p.m....
Local News
Oct 09, 2019
SMETHPORT — About 420 people have registered to vote in McKean County since the May primary election, according to information from the county’s depar...
Local News
Jun 26, 2019
SMETHPORT — The McKean County Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday in approving a purchase agreement with Elections Systems and Software for new el...
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August 2, 2025
Mast crops are spotty this year, except for acorns. Soft mast, like apples and wild cherries, seems to be minimal to none in most areas. Soft mast blo...
Round the Square
August 2, 2025
EXCITED: It's August — are you getting excited for the fabulous events in McKean County during this back-to-school month? It's Festa Italiana in Bradf...
Lifestyles
August 2, 2025
Dear Heloise: When hanging up pictures, it is best to drill a pilot hole into the plaster for the nail before hammering it in. If one does not drill a...
Lifestyles
August 2, 2025
DEAR ABBY: I made a terrible mistake moving 2,000 miles across the country to be closer to my grandchildren. In the past, I have always noticed my son...
Local News
August 2, 2025
EMPORIUM — Educational programs are on tap today at Sizerville State Park. Tracks and Traces is set for 3 p.m. at the Environmental Learning Center. H...
National Sports
August 1, 2025
(TNS) — Four years ago, the Pirates eschewed a traditional draft strategy and instead took Henry Davis No. 1 overall, using the savings to sign other ...
