Smethport to Grapple with “Battle for the Belt” Wrestling Tournament

January 25, 2010

Smethport Web – by Jessica McKeirnan

On Saturday, January 30th, hundreds of wrestlers from Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and West Virginia will converge at Smethport Area High School for the third annual Battle for the Belt Tournament, joining local teams from such communities as Port Allegany, Cameron County, St. Mary’s, Bradford, Kane, Shinglehouse, and Sheffield.

The tournament originated with the Smethport Jr. Wrestling Club, which has over 50 kids in the program. Head coach Cory McKeirnan, along with his volunteer coaching staff, teach more than just wrestling moves. The kids learn self confidence, responsibility and discipline, while forming lasting friendships. Read more

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Building the Barney Brook Bridge

January 20, 2010

Smethport Web — by Ross Porter

On Saturday, January 16th, members of the Seneca Highlands Snowmobile Club and the Potato Creek Trail Association constructed a bridge across Barney Brook west of Smethport.

The bridge completes the trail to the Allegheny National Forest as well as connecting the trail to Clermont, creating a big loop.

Participants included Corky Hull Hull, Dan Dart, John Dart. The excavator was loaned by Jim Larson. Materials were purchased by the snowmobile association.

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Snowmobile Outing

January 20, 2010

Smethport Web — by Ross Porter

Members of the Seneca Highlands Snowmobile Club took an excursion Saturday, January 9th throughout the Smethport region.

Anyone interested in joining the Seneca Highlands Snowmobile Club should contact Corky Hull c/o 301 Hamlin Street, Smethport, PA 16749.

Annual dues are $10.00 per family.

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Murder Trial to be Held in Smethport — Get Your Tickets Now

January 12, 2010

Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller

The McKean County Historical Society will host a re-enactment of a murder trial committed in Kane during the early 1930s.

The program, to be held at 7:00 pm on February 18th, rescheduled from last September, will be dedicated to Regis Mutzabaugh, a prominent attorney who started his career in Kane in 1926 with the law firm of Mullen and Woods.

The trial selected by the Society depicts the keen mind of attorney Mutzabaugh and some of the prejudices of the era. The trial will be portrayed in the large courtroom of the McKean County Court House in Smethport.

Normally, the Society re-enactment spans two nights, with the verdict of the original trial withheld to give the public an opportunity to decide for themselves on the guilt or innocence of the suspect. After the final performance, the actual verdict is revealed. But the February re-enactment will take only one night.

For tickets, you can call the Society office at 814-887-5142 or pick them up at Lindgren’s. Tickets cost $10 per person.

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