Smethport Web — by Claudia Caminite The 2016 “Walk With Doc” Hike in honor of Smethport’s Dr. Douglas Bowman, along the new Shawmut Trail and the Goosechaser Trail, will be held Saturday, June 18. Participants will meet up at the Poor Farm Parking Lot at 9:00 am on US Route 6 just west of Smethport. Lori Coffman, long time treasurer and activist member of the Potato Creek Trail Association,…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Memorial Day in Smethport started with salutes at the veterans’ memorial in East Smethport and Rose Hill Cemetery. The full parade formed on Willow Street and stopped at Veterans Memorial Bridge for the salute to heroes before heading to Main Street. Retired Army officer Sean Patrick O’Day (left) conducted Smethport’s Memorial Day ceremony at the McKean County Courthouse. The role of master of…
Smethport Web — by Hamlin Memorial Library Registration is now open for summer art camps to be held at Hamlin Memorial Library in Smethport. Engaging, age appropriate art projects will be created based on the theories and styles of selected artists. The art camps will be presented in different sessions for each age group. Kids Art Camp for students entering second and third grades will be held from 9…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller On Saturday afternoon, members of the Smethport Borough Shade Tree Commission, Jovanna Porter and Jeff Tanner, braved rainy weather to plant 5 hydrangeas at the Shawmut Trail head off the Marvin Street entrance in recognition of Arbor Day. Smethport mayor Wayne Foltz issued the Arbor Day Proclamation on behalf of the Borough. The multi-use Shawmut Trail extends south along Marvin Creek through woods,…
Smethport Web — by Chamber of Commerce The Smethport Chamber Annual Dinner meeting was held on Wednesday, May 11 at the Court of Angels/Courtyard Restaurant, providing a chance for Chamber members and guests to reflect on the past year while celebrating the community’s accomplishments. The event was officiated by Chamber vice president Megan Simms of Colonial Radio + Entertainment. Meredith Hill, PA Wilds Director, DCNR, introduced keynote speaker Ta…
Smethport Web – by Annie Wolfe McKean County’s community service staff hosted a spring group event for The Guidance Center’s Big Brothers Big Sisters Program on May 7th at the Good Growing Garden facility in Smethport. Educational activities included a presentation and discussion by 3G Coordinator, Mike Barnard, about the history of the grounds and historic apple orchard. The garden and grounds was originally the site of Smethport’s Poor…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Lions Club District Governor Bob Mitchell and his wife Janet attended the Smethport Lions Club meeting and dinner held at the Corner Pizza Company on Monday, May 9th. Wearing the traditional green jacket, Governor Mitchell presented the Lions Club “Milestone” Service Award to Kerry Fetter for 45 years of service to the Smethport Area community as a Smethport Lions Club member. When it…
Bradford Era — by Fran De Lancey A collection of beautiful color and black and white photographs and prints showing the diverse attractions along historic U.S. Route 6 as it stretches from New England to the West Coast is now exhibited at the recently reopened Route 6 Diner in Smethport. “This is National Tourism Week, a great time to celebrate the progress our area is making in tourism amenities…
Smethport Web – by Nathan Muller Looking for a unique activity to share with friends and guests they will remember for a lifetime? ACME Ammo Machine Gun Adventures in Bradford provides an adrenaline rush that can’t be beat. At their private outdoor range, you can experience the pulse-pounding thrill of full automatic shooting as you fire some of the world’s most advanced military and anti-terrorist weapons. Several packages are…
Smethport Web — by Annie Wolfe and Cinde Schuckers Since 1992 The Guidance Center’s Big Brothers Big Sisters Program has supported one to one mentoring relationships in McKean County between responsible adult volunteers and youth aged five and older. The organization’s staff, task force members, and program participants would like to recognize the businesses and individuals who participated and donated in Bowl For Kids’ Sake, our largest annual fundraiser,…
The Post-Journal – Jamestown Community College has announced Darion Gregory as the new head coach of Jayhawk men’s and…
Bradford Era – by Savannah Barr The year’s McKean County Fair highlighted local culture and brought families together —…
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