Penn State Agriculture — by Steve Williams Arriving in Smethport from any direction, you can’t help but be awareof the trees. You wind along a narrow, two-lane highway where the mountains creep right up to the road. The pavement runs miles through tunnels of trees until finally opening onto a small valley. You’re in McKean County, the state’s most heavily forested county, where the Borough of Smethport, population 1,684,…
The Bradford Era — by Joellen Chesnut The recent influx of stars and camera crews for the filming of the 20th Century Fox creation “Unstoppable” also brought in stars of the four-legged variety. “Houdini” and “Finder” may not be known by name, and “Houdini” may not even be known by sight, but the two horses are recognizable by film credits. Nancy Dart who, along with her husband Ray, owns…
Smethport Web — by Les Jordan, Jr. The Smethport Fire Department and the Smethport Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #2497, combined forces on Sunday afternoon, Oct 4, to honor National Guard members of Charlie Company, who recently returned from service in Iraq. Members of the unit, the 1/112th Infantry, Stryker Brigade Combat Team were carried in a special “Welcome Home Charlie Company” parade down Smethport’s Main Street to a…
Smethport Web — by Les Jordan, Jr. The Department of Veterans Affairs had their new Mobile Vet Center on display in Smethport in front of the American Legion Bucktail Post on Main Street, Thursday, Oct 1. The van is one of 50 new trucks purchased by the department for use throughout the United States. The satellite equipped van was in Smethport to offer services to veterans and their families….
Smethport Web On Friday, September 18th, the day prior to the 2009 Wheel Around the Hub Cycling Race in Smethport, Mayor Ross Porter, Co-Chair of the race, made a casual call to the tee-shirt supplier to confirm plans for the next day. This was a new company for the Lions race committee. The Smethport Lions Club, organizers of the big race, had always hired Studio 4 East in Allegany…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller A sunny day with 70-degree temperatures provided ideal conditions for Saturday’s annual Wheel Around the Hub Bicycle Race in Smethport, Pennsylvania. For the second consecutive year, the 53-mile race ended with record-shattering performances in both the Men and Women divisions. The winners of the gleaming Gold Watches were Jay Joslyn and Janel Bedard. Both also received a 1st Place medallion and cash prize….
The Bradford Era — by Fran De Lancey Cyclists will “Go for the Gold” Saturday in Smethport in the historic “Wheel Around the Hub” bicycle race, which starts at noon on West Main Street in front of the McKean County Courthouse. The 53-mile, seven-lap race, which has attracted world-class cyclists since being revived in 2005, follows a scenic route past Victorian homes in Smethport, along green forests, past productive…
Smethport Web — by Jennifer Stambaugh What in the world do these things have in common? If you guessed art, you are right on the ball! The Smethport Creative Arts League will be hosting a member and guest art show at the Hamlin Memorial Library in Smethport, PA from September 17th – September 23rd, 2009. This year’s theme is the artists own take on the Color Wheel. There will…
Smethport Web — by Les Jordan, Jr. Lingering hugs, gentle tears and the embraces of small children snuggled in the arms of their beaming fathers became the standard view as soldiers form the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team Charlie returned home on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 13.
It’s coming again! Smethport’s great 53 Mile 7 Circuit “Wheel Around the Hub Cycling Races” will be held Saturday, September 19, 2009 in the scenic McKean County Seat. The historic races were first held during the 1890s but faded away following the advent of the automobile at the turn of the century. Commencing in front of the McKean County Courthouse on US Route 6, the cyclists today follow the…
The McKean County Historical Society Museum at the Old Jail in Smethport is seeking an array of volunteers. As…
Bradford Era – by Molly Anderson Valedictorian Carson Dunn and salutatorian Emily Higley (pictured) addressed the Smethport Area High…
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