On Saturday, June 14 Dr. Douglas Bowman led the 7th Annual “Walk with Doc” in conjunction with Smethport’s newly formed Potato Creek Trail Association. This was the inaugural event of the trail group. Following a discussion about the health benefits of walking and hiking by Dr. Bowman, Smethport’s iconic James Herzog presented the history of the McKean County Poor Farm, the location of the start of the walk. The…
June 14th was Flag Day and Smethport celebrated with a parade down Main Street. After the parade there was a ribbon cutting ceremony for the official opening of the 1950s style soda fountain at the Elderberry Sweet Shop at 119 W. Main Street. The event was hosted by Phillis Barnhart. Featured speakers were Chamber of Commerce President Wayne Pearson and Mayor Ross Porter. Photos capture highlights from both events.
The Bradford Era — by Fran De Lancey William P. Robertson and David Rimer spent 15 years creating their critically acclaimed seven-novel series about the famous Civil War rifle regiment the Bucktails. Now the authors are back with a new adventure set in the primordial wilderness of colonial Pennsylvania. “Ambush in the Alleghenies” details the exploits of “Lightnin” Jack Hawkins, “Bearbite” Bob Winslow, Will “Big Cat” Cutler and Alexander…
The Bradford Era — by Fran De Lancey Area residents can support the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life by attending “Remember Those Who Have Battled Cancer” from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Smethport Firehall. “This will be a scrapbooking event, a fundraiser for the Relay for Life,” said Kim Miller of Smethport, a team leader for the Relay. An admission fee will be charged, and all…
Olean Times Herald — by Vinny Pezzimenti Smethport started the PIAA tournament in dominant fashion Monday afternoon, rolling to a 12-0, five-inning mercy rule victory over District 7’s third-seed Avonworth in a first-round game. Emma Hahn pitched a no-hitter while the District 9 champion Hubbers pounded out 10 hits and took advantage of plenty of walks and errors in collecting their 12th straight victory and first state playoff win…
The Sons of the American Legion, Bucktail Post #138 sponsored the 2nd Annual Vietnam Veteran’s Honor Ride of Pride Saturday, May 31. Nearly 70 bikers participated on the ride and then a ceremony in Hamlin Lake Park. Vietnam veteran, Marine George Tufts, conducted the ceremony and read three essays about Vietnam by three Smethport Area High School students. Following the ceremony, a pig roast for veterans and the general…
The Bradford Era — by Fran De Lancey Saturday marked the second anniversary of the “Ride of Pride” that accompanied the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall’s arrival in Smethport for five days. Approximately 50 motorcycles, some carrying two riders and representing various veterans’ groups, and other vehicles, retraced the route of the original ride from Forest County in 2006, when more than 3,800 motorcyclists escorted the Wall to Hamlin…
Olean Times Herald — by Vinny Pezzimenti It seemed only fitting that Hahn was smack dab in the middle of the Hubbers’ 2-1 victory over nemesis Curwensville in the District 9, Class A championship. Last year, after it all, it was Hahn’s dropped fly ball in leftfield that kept alive a 2-run inning for the Golden Tide in its 4-3 district semifinal win over Smethport. That was the only…
The Braford Era The punch probably tasted a little sweeter and the cookies were a little fresher at the Smethport High sports banquet Thursday evening after the Lady Hubbers brought home the District 9 Class A softball title following a 2-1 win over Curwensville earlier in the day. “I have a banquet tonight and I’m going to bawl through the whole speech,” said Christine Lightner, Smethport head coach. “I…
Memorial Day observance in Smethport, organized by the McKean County Post #2497 VFW, started with a gun salute and the playing of “Taps” over the graves of deceased veterans at Rosehill Cemetery. This was followed by a parade formed on Willow Street, which stopped at the bridge on Mechanic Street where wreaths were dropped and guns fired as part of salutations to heros.
Bradford Era – Two full members and 11 associate members were inducted in the Smethport Chapter. These students join…
Olean Times Herald – The 2024 Winter Travel League (WTL) season came to an end Feb. 25 at the…
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