Smethport Web – by Nathan Muller When two Smethport High School buddies pursued their interest in taxidermy years ago they dreamed of one day opening their own business. Three months ago, Bryan Burdick (class of 2001) and Sergio Herrera (class of 2002) finally opened the doors to their joint venture, Timber Ghost Taxidermy, on Route 59 across from the Smethport Country Club. View the Big Buck Contest, displays, and…
Smethport Web — by PCTA To mark the passing of Dr. Douglas Bowman during Thanksgiving week, the Potato Creek Trail Association will do an annual tribute walk and name a section of the Shawmut Trail in his honor. Last summer, Dr. Bowman led the 7th Annual “Walk with Doc” with members of Smethport’s newly formed Potato Creek Trail Association. Dr. Bowman served Smethport for 29 years, from 1979-2008. A…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Smethport residents who appreciate fine dining or a change of pace on special occasions have been accustomed to traveling far to sate their appetites: The Bistro in Olean, New York and The Westline Inn in Northwestern Pennsylvania, as well as The PennHills Club and The Glendorn in Bradford. Add to that impressive list – The Cottage House in Smethport. A few months ago,…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller The new wings being adding to the Hamlin Memorial Library are taking shape. With winter weather upon us, roofing, siding and windows are up. Most of the work has now shifted indoors. Library staff are planning the new space to take into account easy access to book shelves and reading areas, while allowing as much natural light as possible from windows. The library’s checkout desk will…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller McART Nite drew over 100 attendees to the Courthouse on Saturday night. The event, sponsored by the McKean County Historical Society, featured an exhibit by Holgate Toys based in Bradford, the maker of wooden toys since 1789. In the 1920s and ‘30s, Jarvis Rockwell – the brother of illustrator Norman Rockwell – was Holgate’s chief toy designer. As attendees strolled through three floors…
Smethport Web — by Smethport Heritage Council Members of the Potato Creek Trail Association met with Spring Reilly of the Pennsylvania Fish at Boat Commission on Friday. Reilly serves the commission as the Central Regional Outreach & Educational Coordinator within the commission’s Bureau of Policy Planning & Communications. Left to Right: Waterway Chairman Kurt Weaver, Spring Reilly of the PA Fish and Boat Commission, Trail Association President Sally Newton,…
The Bradford Era — by Fran De Lancey Korean War veterans were recognized Saturday during the annual Veterans Day Dinner at the Smethport American Legion, Bucktail Post #138. Six local veterans of the war, which ranged from 1950-53, were among the approximately 80 veterans and guests who attended the dinner. They were George and Deborah Tufts, Don Ross, Ralph Mayer, Bob Cradduck and Russ Johnson. The evening’s program included…
The Bradford Era – by Fran De Lancey Smethport Mayor Ross Porter believes the use of wood resources from the area is natural as the town looks to become a leader in biomass technology. “There is nothing new about using wood resources in this region,” Porter said. “It’s our roots. It’s our heritage. The wood industry is what made Smethport grow and propser.” In the 19th Century, a huge…
The Bradford Era – by Fran De Lancey Not only can alternative energy in the form of woody biomass lead to lower electric and heating bills for Smethport, but it could make the town a national leader in this technology. The use of fossil fuels, coal, oil and natural gas are not part of this technology. To generate energy, woody biomass technology burns chips from low value trees, logging…
Olean Times Herald – by Kate Day Sager With the Halloween season in full swing, many thrill seekers are actively digging around for good, healthy scares that will make goosebumps erupt and hairs rise. And what better way to get the old heart racing than to visit a haunted house or building in the area, or at least to drive past them on a dark night. In the historic…
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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