Smethport Web – by Melissa A. Riehle The Line Family and the American Red Cross will join together for a special blood drive on Monday, October 22, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Smethport Fire Hall at 109 South Nelson Street. This blood drive is in honor of their son, Gideon Line. Gideon was diagnosed with Leukemia on July 27, 2012, when he was only 15 months…
Smethport Web — Nathan Muller The Elk County Council on the Arts in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Council for the Arts has announced the award of $19,832 in grants funds through the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA) Program. The grants will support arts activities in Cameron, Clarion, Elk, Forest, Jefferson, McKean and Potter counties taking place between September 1, 2012 and August 31, 2013. Among the Smethport recipients…
The ANF Visitors Bureau, the official tourism promotion agency for McKean County, welcomes new employee Claudia Caminite to the position of Visitor & Member Services. With her degree in hotel & restaurant management and her training at some of the finest hotels around the world Claudia brings a wealth of knowledge of the hospitality industry and an extensive background in international travel to the Visitors Bureau. Born, raised and…
Smethport Web – by Nathan Muller Smethport Borough and the McKean County Conservation District are working on a joint project to stabilize the stream bank along Marvin Creek on the west of Hamlin Lake, near the Little League baseball field. Borough employees have removed some of the retaining wall’s concrete blocks and Conservation District personnel are installing wood poles in that space. This will be followed by rock cover…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Friday’s Homecoming Day parade down Main Street brought out most of Smethport, despite a cloudy sky and threat of rain. Mayor Ross Porter occupied the traditional lead car, followed by Grand Marshal Warren Semmel. Next up was the Smethport High School Marching Band, numerous floats, notable students, school staff , and SASD Superintendent Charles Leasure. The band from Cameron County High School also…
Smethport Web The Smethport Garden Club and PIECEmakers Quilt Guild will present the Smethport Tour of Homes on Saturday, September 22, 2012 from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to tour the interiors of Victorian homes along Main Street in Smethport’s Mansion District. See renovations in progress and talk with owners about their experiences living in and maintaining these historic landmarks built by 19th Century oil…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Dry roads, a slight breeze and mid-60s temperatures combined to provide ideal conditions for the 94 cyclists who participated in Smethport’s Wheel Around the Hub races Saturday. Although no records were broken this year, spectators were treated to an exciting finish as a cluster of five cyclists in the 53-mile men’s class broke from the pack in the last half mile of the…
The 2012 racing season came to a close at the “New” Bradford Speedway Thursday night as Jeff and Christy Andrulonis of Smethport crowned the first four champions under their inaugural year of track ownership. All championship trophies for race and track were sponsored by Smethport Web Services operated by Linda and Nathan Muller. Jeff Andrulonis is already looking ahead to the 2013 season. “With the unbelievable year we’ve had,…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller After Saturday’s “Wheel Around the Hub” cycling races, there will be a Pig Roast at the Smethport Fire Hall. The post-race event is open to the public at no charge. Dinner tickets are $7.00. Racers eat free! Proceeds for the Pig Roast (and the race itself) benefit the Smethport Volunteer Fire Department. Juried PA Wilds Artist Julie Mader has again donated an original…
Smethport Web — by Les Jordan Jr. The Seneca Highlands Snowmobile Association met with representatives from county, state and federal agencies at the Smethport Senior Center on Friday afternoon, September 7th, to discuss trail expansion, including two bridges planned for the area. The association was represented by Corky Hull of Smethport who has been active in trail development for the snowmobile group since it was formed. Adam Mattis, Northwest…
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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