Smethport Web The Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce held its second “Business After Hours” event Wednesday evening at Northwest Savings Bank. The event, which drew about 20 people, was hosted by branch manager Mike Montecalvo and his team. The monthly BAH parties offer a networking opportunity for Chamber members and provide a way to catch up with other local business people and stay informed of various community issues. Hosts…

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Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Nearly 200 people attended the Civil War Dinner Theater held Thursday at the Court of Angels restaurant in Smethport. The event was organized by the McKean County Historical Society and featured Ardyth Van Scoy as Maria Isabella “Belle” Boyd, a confederate spy who operated in the Shenandoah Valley. Van Scoy of Limestone, New York told the fascinating story of Belle Boyd through diary…

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Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller The Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce named Jeff and Christy Andrulonis as Volunteer of the Year for 2011 during the Chamber’s 11th Annual business dinner Wednesday. This award usually recognizes one person who has made a significant impact on our community with their time, commitment and generosity in helping others. This year, the Chamber deviated slightly by recognizing two individuals to share the…

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Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller The Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce held its 11th annual business dinner Wednesday at the American Legion hall. The event drew 38 attendees who enjoyed drinks and appetizers during the social hour, while country singer Kaitlyn Hallock from Bradford provided the evening’s entertainment. Following a fabulous dinner prepared by volunteers from the American Legion Auxiliary, Charles Leasure, Superintendent of the Smethport Area School…

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Smethport Web — by Erin Vassallo Big Brothers Big Sisters of McKean County would like to thank the businesses and individuals who participated in Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2012. Bowl For Kids’ Sake is our largest annual fundraiser that took place on March 31, 2012 at Byllye Lanes in Bradford. These funds raised will support the one on one youth mentoring program throughout McKean County. More than 250 bowlers…

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Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Hamlin Memorial Library held its 25th Annual Dinner & Auction last evening at the Smethport Fire Department, drawing 110 attendees who enjoyed dinner and entertainment. Dinner was prepared under the direction of Rose Campbell. Karen Howard, who recently opened the School of Fine Arts in Smethport, played a selection of pieces on the violin. Ross Porter was the auctioneer and was assisted by…

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Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller The Chamber of Commerce held its first “Business After Hours” event Thursday evening. Hosted at the Mansion District Inn B&B by innkeepers Jovanna and Ross Porter, the event drew over 30 people, some coming from Bradford and New York. The purpose of the monthly BAH event is to provide an informal venue for where Chamber members can get together and build relationships and…

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Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Last year on this day, the temperature ranged from 32 to 39 degrees throughout the day. Today, the temperature hit 78 degrees, according to the digital readout over Hamlin Bank. Even without a temperature gauge, you know Spring has arrived in Smethport when… Your mind insists on boots and sweaters, but your body craves flip-flops and shorts. The Borough Council is seen celebrating…

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