Smethport Web Smethport sixth graders kicked off a community service project, Hats and Gloves, Monday with the production of a podcast to publicize their activities. Community members are asked to donate new, kid sized, hats and gloves, which will be distributed to area agencies. Collection boxes will be located at the Smethport Area High and Elementary Schools’ lobbies, and donations will be accepted from November 10th through November 24th….

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Smethport Web — by Hamlin Memorial Library The Hamlin Memorial Library is closing out the year with a record number of patrons and visitors using the facility, a level not experienced since the opening at its present location in 1990. The library has already cut as much as it can to save money, but still needs your financial support as it continues to grapple with the long-term effects of…

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Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Smethport media moguls Jeff and Christy Andrulonis of Colonial Radio Group celebrated the official opening of their gleaming headquarters at One Bluebird Square in Olean, New York, Thursday evening. The gala event featured the dazzling culinary talents of local chef Dan MacDonald from Bread Stix Café on 833 E. State Street. Dan served up a cornucopia of tasty treats that rekindled the appetite…

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Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller On Friday evening and all day Saturday, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church hosted a two-day Fall Festival Arts & Crafts Fair, featuring the works of 22 crafts people from the Smethport-Bradford area and beyond. The admission-free show included lunch and refreshments, plus three floors of vendor offerings that included floral displays, artwork, jewelry, photographs, and handmade quilts and all kinds of apparel.  

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Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller The McKean County Court House in Smethport, Pennsylvania hosted the local art community at mcART Nite on Saturday evening. Artists and crafts people displayed their creations, which included paintings, drawings, carvings, weavings, writings, and photos. The evening included the ever-popular auction of artworks and other donated items. The annual gala event is sponsored by the McKean County Historical Society. This year the event…

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Smethport Web — by ANF Visitors Bureau Mother Nature’s premier “show” of the year has just begun and promises to have at least a two-week run in Smethport as well as the entire Allegheny National Forest region. The “show” in this area is always candy for the eyes with vibrant hues of scarlet, orange and butterscotch yellow. Local forestry officials anticipate Oct. 2-10 as the peak for the best…

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Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Friday was Homecoming Day in Smethport. The celebration featured a parade down Main Street, led by Mayor Ross Porter, who was followed by Grand Marshal Charles “Chuck” McKiernan. They were followed by the High School Marching Band. The band from Kane High School also participated in the parade. Their football team, the Kane Wolves, was in town to play the Smethport Hubbers later…

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