Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller After more than a year of planning, Marvin Street Bridge in Smethport was officially named as “Bucktail Regiment Memorial Bridge” during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday. Signs are now placed at both ends of the bridge to honor the area’s Civil War volunteers recruited by Thomas Lieper Kane in 1861. The Bucktails served with “high distinction” in 18 major battles in a war…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller On Thursday, October 16 at 8 pm WPSU live-streamed the broadcast premiere of “Our Town: Smethport.” This summer, volunteer storytellers from Smethport, Pennsylvania came together for the 79th production in the “Our Town” series. Their stories captured the rich history of this friendly community. They shared stories about the McKean County Historical Society Old Jail Museum, Compton’s Mom & Pop Shop, the Smethport…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Smethport Area High School held its annual Homecoming Parade on Friday, September 26th down Main Street. The parade was led by Mayor Wayne Foltz, followed by Grand Marshal Bernie Reap and the High School marching band directed by Matt Bailey. The Smethport Hubbers football team capped the Homecoming Day festivities with a dramatic come-from-behind win (33-32) over the Sheffield Wolverines in the last…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller A ceremony was held in Smethport, Pennsylvania, for the official opening of the Shawmut Trail. The event, hosted by the Potato Creek Trail Association, was held at the Shawmut Trail Head northwest of Marvin Creek Bridge. Porter, a founding member of the PCTA, and speaking for the organization, congratulated members of the PCTA, Smethort Borough Council and the McKean County Commissioners for their…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller An overcast sky and the threat of rain didn’t stop 70 cyclists from competing in this year’s Wheel Around the Hub races in Smethport. Thirty-eight male and female cyclists participated in the 53-mile race for gold watches, plus cash prizes for best lap times. With wet pavement, conditions were not ideal for a record-breaking pace. With a time of 2:15:57.38, first-place winner Eric…
Bradford Era — by Fran De Lancey Knowing the story behind the Star-Spangled Banner would prompt people to show more respect to our national anthem, said Smethport Area High School band director Matt Bailey, in remarks prepared for the McKean County Historical Society’s annual dinner meeting Thursday at the East Smethport United Christian Church. “Have you been to an athletic or patriotic event and as someone was performing the…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller The FCC in Washington has upheld a previous staff ruling that allowed Colonial Media + Entertainment to put four FM stations on the air in Olean, NY despite objections from a competitor that previously owned WPIG (FM). Colonial Media + Entertainment President & CEO Jeff Andrulonis says the Federal Communications Commission ruling is a great day for area radio listeners. “There used to…
Smethport Web — by Annie Wolfe The Guidance Center’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of McKean County held their Summer Picnic on July 16th at Hamlin Lake Park in Smethport. The Smethport Rotary Club sponsored the event. Rotary Club members helped Big Brothers Big Sisters staff with set up, clean up, and facilitated the Bingo game. Patch Products, Smethport’s local toy factory, graciously donated prizes for all who attended. Trooper…
Bradford Era — by Fran De Lancey Bart Barton will present “45th Anniversary of Man on the Moon” at 7 p.m. Thursday in the large courtroom of the McKean County Courthouse in Smethport. Sponsored by the McKean County Historical Society, the program is free and open to the public. Barton will supplement his presentation of Apollo 11’s assembly, launch, trip to the moon and safe return to Earth with…
Smethport Web — by Barbara Bowman McPaint Time is a fun, relaxing way to socialize while being creative. During McPaint Time attendees complete an acrylic painting in two hours or less. You may make new friends and find a new hobby. The first venue for McPaint Time was the Corner Pizza Company, Smethport. Ten people attended and painted a 10×10 acrylic painting of a cone flower. Some artists decided…
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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