Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Saturday started ominously with the threat of rain, but by race time at 12:00 noon, dark clouds gave way to sunshine and a comfortable 60-degree temperature. The speed of the weather change seemed to set the stage for the 53-mile circuit, where speed records were shattered by both the men and women. Representing the NoTubes Race Team, 32-year-old Jeremy Wickham of Corning, New…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Family Life, a Christian radio network based in Bath, NY, has extended its reach with 104.9 FM—a new translator station that started broadcasting out of Smethport last week. The signal covers the Borough and portions of McKean County. Rick Snavely, president and network manager of Family Life said, “We’re so thankful for the opportunity to grow our audience and bring Family Life to…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Two term Smethport Borough Mayor Ross Porter announced today that he will not seek a third term due to health complications resulting from a near fatal, 2009 vehicle accident. During his tenure as mayor of Smethport, Porter directed the switchover of the Borough electric supplier from Select Energy to American Municipal Power of Columbus, Ohio resulting in the rebuilding of the Borough’s capital…
Smethport Web – by Melissa Riehle Residents of Smethport are partnering with the American Red Cross for a “Communities That Care” blood drive on Monday, August 19, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Smethport Fire Hall at 109 South Nelson Street. A “Communities That Care” blood drive is a Red Cross initiative to engage local citizens and boost regional blood supplies by enlisting community support.
Smethport Web – by Nathan Muller The 5th annual National Wooly Willy Wonderdaze this year consisted of a grand fireworks display on Friday, June 21st in Hamlin Lake Park. The fireworks were arranged by the Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce and made possible with donations from: Patch Products Costa’s Supermarket Jim Herzog Northwest Savings Bank Linda’s Mane Attraction Salon & Tanning Smethport Web Services The Corner Pizza Company Mansion…
Smethport Web – by Nathan Muller The dinner theater performance of “Front Porch Melodies” drew 165 people to the Court of Angels Restaurant last evening, making it one of the year’s most successful events sponsored by the McKean County Historical Society. The event featured American folk songs performed by Ardyth Van Scoy and The Chordiac Arrest musical group, who also provided the history of how each folk song developed…
Smethport Web – by Nathan Muller Mansion District Inn Bed & Breakfast and Self-Catered Suites Mansion District Inn Bed and Breakfast and Self-Catered Suites in Smethport has been awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. This accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Only the top-performing 10 percent of businesses listed on TripAdvisor…
Smethport Web – by Lisa Chapman May is a month of surprises for birders of all stripes. The winds bring short term visitors through the area on their way to northern breeding grounds and our local breeders return from thousands of miles away to perpetuate their species. Saturday, May 11th was the date for the Pennsylvania Migratory Bird Count. On this day birders across the state spent whatever time…
Smethport Web — by Jennifer Dombrowski Sometimes traveling near home can introduce you to things you never knew were there. I’m from Erie, Pennsylvania and stopped in my home town to visit with my parents for a few days before heading home to Europe. We were going to head to Niagara Falls but high winds and snow (in May!) foiled our plans for a helicopter ride over the falls…
Smethport Web — by Les Jordan, Jr. Every year since the Moving Wall visited Smethport in 2006, there has been a “Ride of Pride” early in June. The Ride traces the route taken by the giant motorcycle cavalcade that accompanied the truck transporting the Moving Wall into McKean County. The yearly ride will be on June 2 and begins at the Smethport Legion with the staging area starting at…
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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