Bradford Era – by Savannah Barr

The new McKean County Fair queen was chosen Friday night at the fairgrounds. She is Mara Ours, who hails from Smethport and is the daughter of Marty and Laura Ours.

She participates in many activities, including DECA, mock trial, National Honor Society, Envirothon and show choir. She is the current student council co-president and a member of the basketball, track and field, and cross-country teams at Smethport High School. In addition, Ours has been a member of the McKean County 4-H program for nine years and currently serves as president of the McKean County 4-H Teen Council.

Ours enjoys volunteering at fair events, public speaking and attending statewide and national leadership camps. She also enjoys raising and showing her market lambs at the fair. During the last eight years, her lambs have won three Grand Champion titles.

She feels strongly about advocating for events and programs that encourage youth involvement in agriculture and support for small community farms. Read More