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SMETHPORT — The McKean County Conservation District directors and staff welcomed representatives from legislators and agencies for a legislative tour ...

Now that temperatures are consistently in the 60-degree range it is finally time to weed, edge and mulch our perennial borders and foundation shrubs. ...

When one thinks of a school open house, sights that come to mind might be models of planets, or working volcanoes. Next Thursday, when the Otto-Eldred...

ALLEGANY, N.Y. — For Americans who want to more carefully consider the food they eat — and how their choices might affect their health for the better ...

ST. MARYS — The Union Sportsmen's Alliance (USA) will host a free public fishing event at Twin Lakes in Wilcox on Saturday. The 2025 IUE-CWA Local 502...

SMETHPORT — Last year, as part of its annual water quality projects, the McKean County Conservation District worked with municipalities to prevent sed...

The McKean County Conservation District (MCCD) spent the last week celebrating Arbor Day by sponsoring the My Growing Tree program throughout the coun...

SMETHPORT — In 2022, the McKean County Conservation District purchased a no-till drill for McKean County landowners to rent. During the past two years...

(TNS)—Scientists may have found a new tool for growing crops — and it’s something we flush away every day. The Cool Down reports that scientists have ...

Today is Earth Day. Interested in planting a garden or supporting pollinators this year? Two local libraries have just what you need to get started. W...

The long-range weather forecast gives us hope that May will be the spring weather for which we have all been waiting. Our spring bulbs are blooming, t...

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Fetterman, D-Pa., and Adam Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the Organic Science and Research Investment Act. By ensuring orga...

PITTSBURGH (TNS) — A group of prominent U.S. senators is demanding answers about the Trump administration's sweeping cuts to a mine health and safety ...

DUKE CENTER — In March, six members of the Otto-Eldred FFA Chapter attended the State Legislative Leadership Conference (SLLC), hosted by Pennsylvania...

FISH: Pics or it never happened. The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau will hold its 12 annual Big Fish Photo Contest April through June. Th...

In all my years of trout fishing, one thing I’ve learned is that there are a variety of ways you can catch them. There really is no ideal method for c...

The McKean County Conservation District announced the following application dates for the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP) for fund...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania works hard to support families, seniors, veterans and children facing hunger every day. Going to an...

UNIVERSITY PARK — For those interested in a foundational exploration of techniques and strategies in mushroom and vegetable production, Penn State Ext...

Today is Mentored Youth Trout fishing day in Pennsylvania. This will be the 13th year in a row that the Keystone State has allowed its youth trout ang...