Smethport Web — by Wayne Foltz An oil painting by Smethport’s juried artist Julie Mader will be raffled off during the National Wooly Willy Wonderdaze on Saturday, June 16. The classic styled painting depicts part of Hamlin Lake and Pavilion number 3. Only 150 raffle tickets are available Tuesday the 12th through to the 16th of June. Tickets will be sold at the following Chamber businesses: Mansion District Inn…
Smethport Web — by Wayne Foltz The 2012 National Wooly Willy Wonderdaze festival in Smethport, Pennsylvania will include a Fishing Derby at Hamlin Lake Park on June 16th. The First Place winner will receive a $25 cash prize, plus fishing supplies. Those finishing in 2nd and 3rd place will receive fishing supplies. Registration will be from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at the Washington St. entrance by the foot…
Smethport Web – by Nathan Muller The 3rd Annual National Wooly Willy Wonderdaze concluded Saturday night with an impressive fireworks display by PYROTECHNIC out of New Castle, Pennsylvania. “The light crowd on Friday turned into big crowds on Saturday, until the late afternoon rainstorm, and another big crowd for the fireworks display on Saturday night,” said Jeff Andrulonis, chairman of the Wooly Willy Wonderdaze planning committee. Andrulonis noted two…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Saturday’s combined bike-car show on the island of Hamlin Lake drew about 60 entrants as part of the Wooly Willy Wonderdaze festivities. Bikers and car enthusiasts showed up to display their vehicles despite overcast skies and the constant threat of rain. Among the 23 car trophies distributed at the event, Beth Cooper won the “Best of Show” for her 283-hp 1960 Chevy Corvette….
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Buchanan Brothers Pharmacy on Main Street won this year’s top prize for their window painting of Wooly Willy. The Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce encouraged business owners to paint their storefront windows for the 2011 National Wooly Willy Wonderdaze festival. The theme this year was, “Wooly Willy in Costume.” The storefront window painting won the prize based on originality, theme interpretation, and artwork…
Smethport Web – by Nathan Muller The third annual Wooly Willy Wonderdaze festival got underway Thursday evening in Smethport, Pennsylvania with an opening ceremony on the steps of the McKean County Courthouse. The event was hosted by local resident Jeff Andrulonis, president and CEO of Colonial Radio Group. The ceremony featured acclaimed toy inventor Jim Herzog, whose creation, Wooly Willy, is now known worldwide. During the event Herzog graciously…
Smethport Web — by Patch Products Be on the lookout this summer because you might find Wooly Willy® coming to a town near you! The 56-year-old popular toy, will be honored at the Wooly Willy Wonderdaze festival and will be going on trips throughout the world. The Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce announced their third annual National Wooly Willy Wonderdaze festival is set to take place on June 23–25…
On behalf of the Borough of Smethport, Mayor Ross Porter issued a National Day of Prayer Proclamation this morning on the steps of the McKean County Court House: “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him.” RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the National Day of Prayer is an opportunity for Americans to join in united prayer to acknowledge our dependence…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Miss Smethport, Kayla Woods, has been crowned McKean County Fair Queen for 2010-2011. As the new queen, Woods will represent the McKean County Fair in the January state fair queen contest in Hershey, PA. In addition to the talent and speaking categories of the contest, the five queen candidates, who represented the county’s high schools, were scored on interviews with the judges and…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Lesley Willis of Smethport won the ‘Discover Smethport’ quiz written by Wooly Willy inventor Jim Herzog. Her perfect score earned her a $125 gift certificate from The Country Porch. The 11-question quiz is sponsored by the Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce and is a featured event of Wooly Willy Wonderdaze. It tests a person’s in-depth knowledge of Borough history. To find the right…
Bradford Era – Two full members and 11 associate members were inducted in the Smethport Chapter. These students join…
Olean Times Herald – The 2024 Winter Travel League (WTL) season came to an end Feb. 25 at the…
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