Derrick Wright Performs Church Pipe Organ Recital

August 18, 2008

Derrick Wright Once called the “King of Instruments” by Mozart himself, the pipe organ is widely acknowledged as more difficult to learn than most other instruments. With its tiers of keys, numerous buttons and foot controls, the pipe organ can be quite intimidating even for today’s most accomplished pop music artists.

With determination and a love for the music, however, it is possible to learn and become proficient with the instrument. This was amply demonstrated by Smethport student Derrick Wright who performed a pipe organ recital on August 16th at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Read more

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Sights and Sounds of McKean County Fair - 2008

August 17, 2008

The annual McKean County Fair came to a successful conclusion on Saturday, August 16th. In addition to rides, games, shows and exhibits, the fair featured a demolition derby, fireworks display, and music. Here are some of the sights and sounds of the fair. It’s your call whether the “Screamer” or the “Fire Ball” was the scariest ride. Read more

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Smethport Specialty Co. to be Acquired by Patch Products

August 14, 2008

Patch Products Inc. — a Beloit, Wisconsin manufacturer of games, puzzles and toys — has announced that it has agreed to buy Smethport Specialty Co., the maker of Lauri brand toys and specialty products.

The acquisition is expected to expand Patch Products‘ offerings of specialty products. Smethport Specialty’s products include educational games and activity sets, including the classic toy Wooly Willy. The company has been in operation since 1923. Read more

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Elderberry Kitchen Band Plays at Mt. Jewett Swedish Festival

August 9, 2008

The annual Swedish Festival in Mt. Jewett drew crowds from all over the region. Among the many activities during the three-day event was a smorgasbord at St. Matthews Lutheran Church, dancing, art and quilt shows, and a car and bike show. There was also a parade down Main Street. The Smethport Elderberry Kitchen Band provided some of the entertainment. Doris Nourse introduced the band and the musical selections. Here are some of the sights and sounds of the day. Read more

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Local Radio Station Changes Hands

August 2, 2008

Smethport’s local radio station WQRM has been acquired by Colonial Radio Group in Mainesburg, operator of WLMI “Hometown Country” 103.9 FM in Kane. The transition will become official when the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approves the transaction, which can take up to 60 days.

The radio frequencies of WQRM used for simulcast on 106.3 FM in Smethport and 99.3 FM in Bradford will now carry the WLMI program lineup from the station in Kane, offering “trimulcast” coverage throughout McKean and Elk Counties. WQRM station manager Rose Bishop is expected to stay on under the new arrangement.

First coming on the air in 1984 with the call letters WIFI, WLMI was the first FM broadcaster in McKean County. Over the years it has maintained a format that combines full-service news and information with contemporary country music.

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