McKean County Fair Offers Something for all Ages and Interests

Bradford Era – by Joellen Wankel Families, amusement ride enthusiasts and animal lovers alike can make plans as the McKean County Fair gets underway Sunday. The fair offers something for all ages and all interests. This year, Patsy Cline fans and Jeep fans can mark their calendars as well, as the fair includes a Jeep obstacle course Tuesday and a Patsy Cline tribute Thursday. The fair opens Sunday, with…

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Jack, Lent Look to Lead Smethport Back to Playoffs

Olean Times – by Jeff Uveino      With only three returning starters on each side of the ball, Adam Jack’s team will feature plenty of new faces this fall. Luckily for Jack and Smethport, however, his returners were some of the Hubbers’ most valuable players a season ago. Senior quarterback and reigning Big 30 Pennsylvania Player of the Year Noah Lent will lead a Hubbers team that hopes to…

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Smethport’s Alfieri Takes Golf Career to CalU, Hopefully Beyond

Bradford Era – by Nate Steis      Growing up just a few blocks away from a golf course has turned out to be a blessing for Connor Alfieri. The Smethport product will soon enter his second year golfing for the California University of Pennsylvania (CalU) Vulcans men’s golf team. His father, Tom, first introduced him to the game as a youth, as the duo would spend time at Smethport…

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Johnson Headlines Group of Big 30’s Impactful Smethport Defenders

Bradford Era – by Jeff Uveino      His 5-5, 145-pound frame might not stand out on the street. But as Braedon Johnson has shown throughout his career, it’s tough to miss him on the football field. Johnson starred at Smethport in four varsity seasons, growing into the team’s top offensive weapon while anchoring the Hubber defense from the secondary. He got two more chances to showcase his defensive talent…

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