Smethport Web — by Ross Porter Saturday morning, April 30, Bucktail reenactors launched a giant raft at the Route 555 Driftwood Bridge immediately west of PA Route 120 where Sinnamahoning Creek enters the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, concluding a weeklong commemoration of the Sesquicentennial 2011 Civil War Bucktail Formation and Departure. The authentic raft was constructed by Bucktail reenactors April 2 and 3 under the guidance of…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Jeff Andrulonis, president and CEO of Colonial Radio Group, was the featured speaker at the 10th Annual Business Dinner held Thursday by the Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce. He encouraged business owners, government officials and community volunteers gathered at the American Legion hall to think differently to survive and grow during this slow economy. Andrulonis cited a tendency that could spell trouble for…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Northwest Savings Bank was honored by the Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce as “Business of the Year – 2010” during its 10th Annual Business Dinner held last night at American Legion Bucktail Post 138. Northwest Savings Bank has been a fixture on Main Street since 1999 when it replaced The Grange National Bank.
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Despite its small population, Smethport is blessed with a number of Service Organizations that would be the envy of many larger communities. One Community Service Organization stands out as being a long standing Chamber member as well as a bustling hive of activity − the Smethport Senior Center, which is run entirely with volunteers.
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller At last night’s 10th Annual Business Dinner of the Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce, held at American Legion Bucktail Post 138, Patricia Mayer was honored with the “Volunteer of the Year – 2010” award. Patricia is a Smethport resident who distributes her time across several organizations in the cause of serving others.
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller The Pennsylvania Wilds announced winners of the 2011 “Champion of the PA Wilds” award. The award is presented by the PA Wilds planning team to recognize the efforts of individuals and organizations related to components of the PA Wilds Initiative: economic development, planning, community revitalization, community character stewardship and conservation. The planning team consists of over 50 partners and stakeholders from across the…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Smethport resident Jeff Andrulonis, President and CEO of Colonial Radio Group, narrowly escaped serious injury Thursday morning when a gobbler turkey went completely through the driver side window of his Kia Sedona minivan. The incident occurred on Barnum Road in McKean County, just south of the New York state line, while Jeff was en route to his office in Olean. The impact with…
Smethport Web — by Ross Porter On Saturday, April 23 in Smethport, PA, the Sesquicentennial 2011 Civil War Bucktail Formation and Departure will be reenacted in front of the McKean County Courthouse at 500 Main Street. Activities begin with an 8:00 – 9:30 am breakfast at the Bennett House, now the site of Courtyard Restaurant, across from the McKean County Courthouse. The reenactment officially begins at 9:30 in front…
Smethport Web — by Julie Mader The meeting room at the Hamlin Memorial Library will be transformed into a tea house on April 15th and 16th when the Smethport Piecemakers Quilt Guild hosts a “Bear Mountain Herb Tea Tasting” and Quilt Show. The event will showcase quilts made by the guild members and feature organically grown teas blended by Helene and Stash Nawrocki from Genesee, Pennsylvania. Get all the…
Smethport Web — by Linda Muller At its general meeting last evening at Connie’s Route 6 Diner, the Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce elected board members to fill five vacancies. The new board will be officially introduced to the community at the Chamber’s 10th Annual Business Dinner on Thursday, April 28. Elected to the Board were Judy Olson from Hamlin Bank, Renee Snyder from Buchanan Brothers Pharmacy and Wayne…
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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