Smethport Web — by Theresa Putnam The DuBois Lanes hosted the second District 4 Youth Gold Pin Youth Bowling Tournament Sunday afternoon with Wayne Putnam of Cyclone (series of 640) claiming the title. Twenty-two bowlers bowled a three-game qualifying round with the top five bowlers matching up in the step ladder finals. Ryan Mitskavich of DuBois was the No. 1 seed with a 662 series. Mitskavich and No. 3…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller This year’s Wheel Around the Hub Cycling Races, held on September 14th, featured a new Junior Mountain Bike Class for cyclists aged 12-13, 14-15, and 16-17, who participated in the one-lap 7.5-mile race. Following the event, awards were presented during an outdoor barbeque celebration hosted by the Smethport Fire Department. Everything went smoothly, except that one 1st Place medallion for the 12-13 age…
Smethport Web — by Annie Wolfe Make A Difference Day is the largest national day of community service. Earlier this month, millions of volunteers across the country united in a common mission to “be the change” they want to see in the world. Over the past year and a half, Miss Megan Frontino has been volunteering her time with Big Brothers Big Sisters as part of her Senior Project….
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Friday evening Smethport celebrated Homecoming Day with a parade down Main Street. Retired biology teacher Bill Stephens, led the parade as Grand Marshal, followed by student Grand Marshal Escorts Abbey Woodard and Will Perez. They were followed by High School principal Robert Miller and Smethport Area School District superintendent Charles Leasure.
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Saturday started ominously with the threat of rain, but by race time at 12:00 noon, dark clouds gave way to sunshine and a comfortable 60-degree temperature. The speed of the weather change seemed to set the stage for the 53-mile circuit, where speed records were shattered by both the men and women. Representing the NoTubes Race Team, 32-year-old Jeremy Wickham of Corning, New…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Family Life, a Christian radio network based in Bath, NY, has extended its reach with 104.9 FM—a new translator station that started broadcasting out of Smethport last week. The signal covers the Borough and portions of McKean County. Rick Snavely, president and network manager of Family Life said, “We’re so thankful for the opportunity to grow our audience and bring Family Life to…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Two term Smethport Borough Mayor Ross Porter announced today that he will not seek a third term due to health complications resulting from a near fatal, 2009 vehicle accident. During his tenure as mayor of Smethport, Porter directed the switchover of the Borough electric supplier from Select Energy to American Municipal Power of Columbus, Ohio resulting in the rebuilding of the Borough’s capital…
Smethport Web – by Melissa Riehle Residents of Smethport are partnering with the American Red Cross for a “Communities That Care” blood drive on Monday, August 19, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Smethport Fire Hall at 109 South Nelson Street. A “Communities That Care” blood drive is a Red Cross initiative to engage local citizens and boost regional blood supplies by enlisting community support.
Smethport Web – by Nathan Muller The 5th annual National Wooly Willy Wonderdaze this year consisted of a grand fireworks display on Friday, June 21st in Hamlin Lake Park. The fireworks were arranged by the Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce and made possible with donations from: Patch Products Costa’s Supermarket Jim Herzog Northwest Savings Bank Linda’s Mane Attraction Salon & Tanning Smethport Web Services The Corner Pizza Company Mansion…
Smethport Web – by Nathan Muller The dinner theater performance of “Front Porch Melodies” drew 165 people to the Court of Angels Restaurant last evening, making it one of the year’s most successful events sponsored by the McKean County Historical Society. The event featured American folk songs performed by Ardyth Van Scoy and The Chordiac Arrest musical group, who also provided the history of how each folk song developed…
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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