Smethport Web – Nathan Muller With the respite of winter weather, anglers of all ages swarmed the banks of Hamlin Lake on the opening day of fishing season. With the water still cold, the trout were ready to snap at pretty much anything cast their way. As the day wore on, most folks seemed content with just enjoying a rare sunny day, and less concerned with snagging a trophy…
Smethport Web – by Nathan Muller Patch Products in Beloit, Wisconsin has announced that its toy factory in Smethport, Pennsylvania will close as of February 28, 2014. The facility, known for producing the locally-invented, world-famous Wooly Willy magnetic toy, will impact 15 employees. Positions include both management and those working the assembly line. “While the decision to close the Smethport, Pennsylvania facility was a difficult one, it is important…
Smethport Web – by Nathan Muller Wayne Foltz was sworn into office by Magisterial District Court Judge Bill Todd at last evening’s Borough Council meeting. The Mayor’s wife, Lisa, took part in the ceremony by holding the Bible upon which the Mayor took the oath. Foltz is captain in the Smethport Fire Department and a former Smethport Chamber of Commerce president. He is currently employed as district manager at…
Smethport Web – Melissa A. Riehle The Hamilton family and the American Red Cross held their first annual blood drive in memory of Alan Hamilton on Monday, December 16 at the Smethport Fire Hall. Alan was an avid blood donor, who donated over six gallons of blood during his lifetime. Alan’s family co-sponsored the drive to increase community awareness about the need for blood. Alan was initially admitted into…
Smethport Web — News Desk Chef Specialties Company, Inc. of Smethport, Pennsylvania was honored at a business leaders luncheon by The Rehabilitation Center of Olean, New York for their support of the Center’s mission through the SubCon Industries division. During the luncheon, Chef Specialties Company received the 2013 “Business of the Year” Award. The ceremony was held at the St. Bonaventure Country Club on Thursday, November 14, 2013. Jack…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Jessica and Akete Kindle have opened Simply Healthy, a Herbalife nutrition club in Smethport that serves weight-management, energy-fitness and targeted nutrition products intended to support a healthy lifestyle for people of all ages. Jessica offers a personalized approach in that she can understand members’ specific needs and guides them in selecting the right products to achieve their goals. If weight loss is the…
Smethport Web — by Theresa Putnam The DuBois Lanes hosted the second District 4 Youth Gold Pin Youth Bowling Tournament Sunday afternoon with Wayne Putnam of Cyclone (series of 640) claiming the title. Twenty-two bowlers bowled a three-game qualifying round with the top five bowlers matching up in the step ladder finals. Ryan Mitskavich of DuBois was the No. 1 seed with a 662 series. Mitskavich and No. 3…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller This year’s Wheel Around the Hub Cycling Races, held on September 14th, featured a new Junior Mountain Bike Class for cyclists aged 12-13, 14-15, and 16-17, who participated in the one-lap 7.5-mile race. Following the event, awards were presented during an outdoor barbeque celebration hosted by the Smethport Fire Department. Everything went smoothly, except that one 1st Place medallion for the 12-13 age…
Smethport Web — by Annie Wolfe Make A Difference Day is the largest national day of community service. Earlier this month, millions of volunteers across the country united in a common mission to “be the change” they want to see in the world. Over the past year and a half, Miss Megan Frontino has been volunteering her time with Big Brothers Big Sisters as part of her Senior Project….
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Friday evening Smethport celebrated Homecoming Day with a parade down Main Street. Retired biology teacher Bill Stephens, led the parade as Grand Marshal, followed by student Grand Marshal Escorts Abbey Woodard and Will Perez. They were followed by High School principal Robert Miller and Smethport Area School District superintendent Charles Leasure.
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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