Pennsylvania’s State Parks Generate $1 Billion in Local Economic Activity, Support Jobs
March 7, 2012
Smethport Web
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today released a new analysis showing visitors to Pennsylvania’s State Parks generate more than $1 billion in economic activity in nearby communities and support almost 13,000 related jobs.
“Pennsylvanians get a great return on the investment they make in state parks. The report shows for every dollar invested, more than $12 is returned to Pennsylvania’s economy,” Allan said. “Connecting communities to our natural resources through their state parks generates significant local economic activity and helps build sustainable local economies.” Read more
ANF Three-Day Weekend Photography Workshop
March 6, 2012
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller
Travel into the Allegheny National Forest in northwest Pennsylvania for a three-day weekend Photography Workshop with Forest Press photographer Ed Bernik.
Explore the art of photography, capturing images of lush forests, unusual architecture, and interesting people.
You will add to your creative toolbox by learning the art of “seeing”. Along the way, you will find out how to choose a lens and become more knowledgeable about exposure, composition and flash when shooting in color and black and white. Read More »
Business is Booming for Colonial Radio Group
February 24, 2012
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller
Colonial Radio Group has announced that it has signed an exclusive national sales representation contract with Local Focus LLC, the nation’s biggest advertising rep firm specializing in small and medium markets.
Smethport’s Jeff Andrulonis, President and CEO of Colonial Radio Group, said he is excited about the exclusive representation agreement with Local Focus. “Our cluster has grown significantly. With this being a Presidential election year, we’re already seeing significant political dollars coming to Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, and Sean Hannity on our NewsRadio 96.7 WVTT.” Read more
Project Update — What’s Going on in Smethport?
February 10, 2012
Smethport Web
The Borough has several Community Grant Projects and potential projects in various stages of implementation or planning. Here is a status update…
DCNR PA Wilds Design Assistance Grant: This matching funds grant is for the design and implementation of the east-west gateway entries into the Borough. C.J. Wallace Engineering of Bradford is doing the design work, with T & B Planning of Murrysville, PA performing project oversight. There is a matching grant with the Borough and Lumber Heritage Corporation. Bridge lighting, gateway signage and landscaping will be addressed. Both bridge gateways intersect with our network of trails. Read more
WalkWorks Project Going Strong Despite End of Funding
January 25, 2012
Smethport Web
State grant funding for the WalkWork projects ends on February 3, 2012. WalkWorks was funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Health as a collaborative project between the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s Center for Rural Health Practice (UPB-CRHP). UPB-CRHP coordinated the program’s activities in McKean County, with Claudia Caminite as the coordinator.
The objective of the program was to ease the burden of chronic diseases like diabetes, obesity and cardiac related illnesses through increasing physical activity in participating counties in the state.
Though funding for the program is nearing an end, McKean County involvement has been incredible in the participating communities of Bradford, Smethport, Port Allegany and Kane. Some walking participants described the program as “life changing”. In addition to improving their overall health and losing weight they reported having more energy and feeling more content and connected. Read more
Saturday night was “Fight Night” in Smethport
January 24, 2012
From news sources in Olean, NY; Smethport, PA; Richmond, VA
Friends gathered at the home of Linda and Nathan Muller to watch daughter Robin Reese battle for the World Kickboxing Association’s championship title of Virginia.
The Mullers had known Robin would be participating in the Richmond event for some time and had tried to talk her out of it. They were somewhat relieved by the assurances of their son-in-law Aaron that Robin was well conditioned and coached and that padding would be worn during the fight. Read more
ANFVB Launches New Website
January 12, 2012
Smethport Web — ANFVB
The Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau has launched a new website, VisitANF.com, for travel and tourism focusing on the northwestern Pennsylvania tourism highlights of the Allegheny National Forest, the Kinzua Bridge State Park and extensive trail information.
VisitANF.com contains new features that make it easier for trip planners and potential visitors to find the information they need about the Forest region, including downloadable trail maps, current weather conditions, upcoming events, detailed attraction information, suggested driving and heritage tours, restaurants, and lodging information. Read more
Ben Hahn forms Elite Running Team in Colorado
January 11, 2012
Smethport Web – by Nathan Muller
Former Smethport High School athlete Ben Hahn, Class of 2007, has started a non-profit organization and professional running team in Mancos, Colorado.
Hahn serves as the president of The Mancos Project, which is unique in the world of sports for its practice and promotion of eco-friendly, sustainable living.
With three slots left, Hahn is aiming for a team of 10 accomplished runners in their mid 20s to early 30s. Selection is based on a variety of factors, including running experience, injury history, valuable skills that can be an asset for the project, and personality. Read more
Smethport’s Liz Reap Carlson to Compete in China
January 7, 2012
Smethport Web – by Nathan Muller
Liz Reap Carlson, formerly of Smethport, now living in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, is among 12 Americans who will compete in round three of the UCI Track World Cup to be held in Beijing on the Laoshan Velodrome from January 13 to 15.
Representing the women’s side of the cycling competition, Liz Carlson (Jim Thorpe, PA/Black Dog Pro Cycling Team) and Tela Crane (Sammamish, WA/Lake Washington Velo/Broadmark Capital) will race in the team sprint.
Carlson will also ride the 500-meter time trial, while Crane will compete in the keirin, a variant of the sprint which has different rules. The third member of the women’s team, Jennifer Valente (San Diego, CA/Exergy TWENTY 12) will compete in the sprint and the keirin. Read more
Ross Porter Discusses Heritage Community of the Year Award
December 27, 2011
Smethport Web
Recently, Casey Hill of news-talk radio station WVTT in Olean, New York interviewed Smethport Mayor Ross Porter about the “Heritage Community of the Year Award.” The award was presented to the Borough earlier this month by the PA Route 6 Alliance.
Porter noted during the interview that “…preserving our heritage helps us understand who we are and how we got there…”
Listen to the entire WVTT interview.
WVTT [99.1 and 103.9 FM] is one of eight stations owned by Colonial Radio Group, headquartered in Olean, NY.
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