The Bradford Era — by Fran De Lancey Speaking Monday at the annual Memorial Day exercises in Smethport, retired Marine Gunnery Sgt. George Tufts, told the audience what the day is about. “Your presence here today — honoring American veterans who died in the wars and those who offered up their lives by serving to protect and defend our country, our Constitution, our way of life and the citizens…
Elementary student Emily Dibble’s (right) winning essay last year earned her the privilege of becoming the model for Jamestown, New York sculptor Dave Poulin. Emily’s essay was selected by the 5th grade teachers to become the concept for a statue of a student that will be placed in front of the school. The bronze sculpture was unveiled at the Smethport Elementary School on Thursday. The unveiling was preceded by…
Olean Times Herald The Smethport High School softball team opened its bid for a District 9 Class A title the same way it opened the regular season … with a shutout victory. Emma Hahn and Diana Phalon combined to strike out 17 batters and allow just two hits as the second-seeded Hubbers (18-1) blanked No. 10 Keystone, 8-0, on Wednesday. “It was a tight game until the fifth inning,”…
The Bradford Era Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. George Tufts will speak at the Memorial Day services in Smethport May 26 following the parade, which begins at 10 a.m. The parade forms on West Willow and Center streets, continues to Mechanic Street and north to the Veterans Memorial Bridge for a tribute to naval personnel. The route is then to Main Street and west to the courthouse. Read more >>
Bradford Era — by Fran De Lancy Dr. Justin Puller, valedictorian of the Smethport Area Junior-Senior High School Class of 1996 and now an emergency room physician at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, will speak at his alma mater’s commencement exercises on June 6. Meanwhile, Megan Woods has been named the valedictorian of the Class of 2008 and will graduate with a 4.0 grade point average at commencement. Also,…
Olean Times Herald — May 16, 2008 — by Tom Roof It’s been four years since Smethport High School last won a District 9 softball title, but if the Hubbers are going to do it again, they’re going to have to get past an old nemesis. Smethport earned a second seed for next week’s District 9 Class A playoff tournament while defending champion Curwensville earned the No. 1 spot. Read…
The Sons of the American Legion will sponsor the second annual Vietnam Honor Ride of Pride on Saturday May 31, 2008. The event is open to all individuals wanting to ride their motorcycle in honor of our Vietnam Veterans.
Jovanna Porter organized a Smethport Bucktail Unit Civil War Day for her students today. Students were separated into groups and circulated between various workshops. The entire class gathered to witness multiple firings of a replica Civil War Napolean cannon provided by Smethport resident Brian Gustafson.
The Bradford Era – May 11, 2008 – by Fran De Lancey Like most authors, Patricia Costa Viglucci, formerly of Smethport and one-time editor at The Era, welcomes the opportunity to share her love for writing, especially with school students. Viglucci returned to Smethport on Friday for two days, and later in the afternoon spoke to the approximately 85 students of the combined sixth grade classes at the elementary…
The 1950s style soda fountain at the Smethport Senior Center is now open, serving soft drinks and ice cream on a Wednesday-through-Sunday schedule, from 1 to 8 p.m. Through the first week of October visitors can enjoy cones, floats, sundaes and shakes for suggested donations. The shop is staffed by volunteers, including Robin Miller and Terra Sharro, who have selected this as their high school graduation project.
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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