Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller An overcast sky and the threat of rain didn’t stop 70 cyclists from competing in this year’s Wheel Around the Hub races in Smethport. Thirty-eight male and female cyclists participated in the 53-mile race for gold watches, plus cash prizes for best lap times. With wet pavement, conditions were not ideal for a record-breaking pace. With a time of 2:15:57.38, first-place winner Eric…
Bradford Era — by Fran De Lancey Knowing the story behind the Star-Spangled Banner would prompt people to show more respect to our national anthem, said Smethport Area High School band director Matt Bailey, in remarks prepared for the McKean County Historical Society’s annual dinner meeting Thursday at the East Smethport United Christian Church. “Have you been to an athletic or patriotic event and as someone was performing the…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller The FCC in Washington has upheld a previous staff ruling that allowed Colonial Media + Entertainment to put four FM stations on the air in Olean, NY despite objections from a competitor that previously owned WPIG (FM). Colonial Media + Entertainment President & CEO Jeff Andrulonis says the Federal Communications Commission ruling is a great day for area radio listeners. “There used to…
Smethport Web — by Annie Wolfe The Guidance Center’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of McKean County held their Summer Picnic on July 16th at Hamlin Lake Park in Smethport. The Smethport Rotary Club sponsored the event. Rotary Club members helped Big Brothers Big Sisters staff with set up, clean up, and facilitated the Bingo game. Patch Products, Smethport’s local toy factory, graciously donated prizes for all who attended. Trooper…
Bradford Era — by Fran De Lancey Bart Barton will present “45th Anniversary of Man on the Moon” at 7 p.m. Thursday in the large courtroom of the McKean County Courthouse in Smethport. Sponsored by the McKean County Historical Society, the program is free and open to the public. Barton will supplement his presentation of Apollo 11’s assembly, launch, trip to the moon and safe return to Earth with…
Smethport Web — by Barbara Bowman McPaint Time is a fun, relaxing way to socialize while being creative. During McPaint Time attendees complete an acrylic painting in two hours or less. You may make new friends and find a new hobby. The first venue for McPaint Time was the Corner Pizza Company, Smethport. Ten people attended and painted a 10×10 acrylic painting of a cone flower. Some artists decided…
The Bradford Era — by Fran De Lancey A new chapter for the county’s housing agency will breathe new life into a blighted lot on Smethport’s Main Street. “Today, we celebrate the groundbreaking of our new office building, which when complete, will house the administrative offices of the McKean County Redevelopment and Housing Authorities,” said Dusti Dennis, executive director of the agencies and A Partnership in Housing, during a…
The Bradford Era — by Chuck Abraham The keynote speech at the Smethport Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday morning recognized and thanked veterans, both living and deceased, for their military service. Keynote speaker Rev. Frank Eppley, chaplain for VFW Post #2497 and pastor of Emmanuel Mission Church in Kane, was shot three times by the same enemy soldier before returning fire. Eppley said it is critical to remember those…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller David Buckler, president and owner of Buckler Transport in Roulette, PA, gave a record donation of $2,000 to the 2014 Wheel Around the Hub Cycling Races, proceeds of which benefit the Smethport Fire Department. Buckler presented the check to Smethport Mayor and SFD Captain Wayne Foltz, Fire Chief Steve Field, and wheel race organizer Ross Porter. Buckler Transport operates a fleet of 83…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller The Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce held its 13th Annual Business Dinner on Thursday at the Court of Angels Restaurant. The theme of this year’s event was “Celebrating Entrepreneurship & Free Enterprise”. The Chamber announced its participation in a summer program called Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week, which is now in its 36th year. More than 2,000 young men and women will attend one…
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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