Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Smethport’s juried PA Wilds Artist Julie Mader donated a framed and matted print (20″ x 9″) for public auction, which was held on Saturday, September 18, following the “Wheel Around the Hub Bicycle Race”. At the conclusion of the race, just before the presentation of awards, bidders had the opportunity to add to their art collection Julie’s signed, 3-D, cycling themed “Full Spectrum…
Starting this month, the Pennsylvania Wilds Resource Center begins ongoing coverage of new and expanding tourism businesses in the region through its monthly newsletter. Among the businesses highlighted in the September issue of E-Update is the Mansion District Inn bed and breakfast in Smethport, which officially opened its doors last year. The 1891 mansion, owned and operated by Jovanna Porter and husband, local historian and Smethport mayor, Ross Porter,…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller The McKean County Historical Society will hold a re-enactment of a murder trial committed in Kane during the early 1930s. The trial itself was held in Smethport under Judge Joseph Bouton, who will be played by Smethport attorney Anthony Alfieri. At the invitation of the Kane Chamber of Commerce, the encore performance will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 23 at…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Thanks to Google technology you can now drive through Smethport without ever leaving your home. Just aim your browser to “Google Maps” and do a search for “Smethport Pa”. When the street map of Smethport shows up, drag the orange “Pegman” from the top left to the location in Smethport where you would like to start your drive. Pegman acts as your guide…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Miss Smethport, Kayla Woods, has been crowned McKean County Fair Queen for 2010-2011. As the new queen, Woods will represent the McKean County Fair in the January state fair queen contest in Hershey, PA. In addition to the talent and speaking categories of the contest, the five queen candidates, who represented the county’s high schools, were scored on interviews with the judges and…
WPSU/Penn State Public Broadcasting engages communities in the heart of Pennsylvania with educational and commercial-free programs. One of these programs is BookMark, which features weekly book reviews submitted by anyone who likes to read and lives within the WPSU-FM listening area. Smethport student Leah Caminite, the 13-year-old daughter of Claudia and Mark Caminite, recently reviewed “The Maze Runner” by James Dashner. The maze surrounds a completely enclosed environment, called…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Tom Corbett visited Smethport on Saturday. The Republican Gubernatorial candidate stopped at two of the Borough’s landmark businesses as he stressed the importance of creating and keeping good, well-paying jobs in Pennsylvania. To learn firsthand the concerns of business owners in the Smethport area, Corbett chatted with Connie Ronan at her Route 6 Diner, as well as Jamie and Jack Pierotti’s The Backus…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller In the July-August 2010 issue of Rural Telecom magazine, former Smethport Chamber president Wayne Pearson shares his insights on the question of, “Can Broadband Save Rural America?” According to the magazine’s cover story, written by NTCA economist Rick Schadelbauer, proponents of rural America have long cited the numerous advantages to living in less populous areas: lower housing costs, lower crime rates, less traffic,…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Cyclists far and wide will once again gather in Smethport for the historic Wheel Around the Hub bicycle race to be held on Saturday, September 18. The 53-mile, seven-lap race starts at noon on Main Street in front of the McKean County Courthouse. Proceeds will benefit the Smethport Volunteer Fire Department’s Fire Police. The route takes cyclists through Smethport’s quaint business district, past…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Scientists, farmers and beekeepers have been expressing alarm in recent years over the apparent disappearance of bee colonies across North America. The situation goes far beyond a few bees here and there and threatens the pollination of fruits, grains, and vegetables. According to news reports, at issue is American agriculture itself. Most orchards, fields of grain, and vegetable crops are pollinated by honeybees….
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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