Smethport Web — by Barb Ness The Smethport Senior Citizens performed their annual tour of the Borough, judging decorated homes on the evening of December 14th. The winners were Steve Dunkle on Willow Street, who took First Place; Daniel Woods on Bank Street, who took Second Place; and George Magee of East Smethport, who took Third Place. The Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce donated cash prizes for first, second…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller The PA Route 6 Alliance presented its first annual Heritage Community of the Year Award to Smethport Borough Council and Mayor Ross Porter at the Borough Council meeting on Monday, December 5. The Alliance noted that Smethport was the first community to be recognized as a PA Route 6 Heritage Community, which included the development of a heritage work plan. The Smethport Heritage…
Smethport Web — by Claudia Caminite Have you seen the WalkWorks stencils guiding you on a 1.8 mile loop from Hamlin Memorial Library to Main Street, through the park and back to the library? Follow those foot steps to the path of fitness. All you need is a pair of tennis shoes. Walking is a great way to get healthy and have fun with your family and friends of…
Penn State Extension — College of Agricultural Sciences Jeff Tanner, Smethport, received the Volunteer of the Year Award, in the form of a walking stick, from Keep PA Beautiful President, Shannon Reiter, at the recent annual meeting held in Latrobe, PA. Jeff has served as President of the Keep PA Beautiful Affiliate, PA CleanWays of McKean, for over seven years. Jeff is a leader in McKean County, serving on…
Smethport Web — by Ross Porter A rare photo of Smethport “Town Hill” showing two glass factories and the surrounding Smethport region was brought into the Wednesday evening Planet Smethport “Community Night” during the October 26th gathering and scanning session. Jim Freer, a long time Planet Smethport community contributor, brought in a high resolution scan from the Donald and Adene Johnson collection of an early 1900s photo taken from…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller A bull elk has staked claim to a farm field along Route 6 between Smethport and Mt. Jewett. He can be seen resting there almost everyday. The area likely provides safe bedding and plenty of fresh browse, which would account for the elk’s long stay. The animal has been such a common sight for so long that a yellow elk crossing sign has…
Smerthport Web — by Nathan Muller The ATA has started fixed route shuttle service between Smethport and Bradford three days a week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The first bus leaves Bradford Tops at 8:35 AM and arrives at the McKean County Courthouse in Smethport at 9:05 AM. A second bus leaves Bradford Tops at 12:35 PM and arrives at the Courthouse at 1:05 PM. Other stops include Congress and…
Smethport Web — by Annie Wolfe Big Brothers Big Sisters of McKean County hosted their Fall group activity in Smethport on October 29. Bigs and Littles enjoyed an educational tour of the Old Jail Museum and were treated to a spooky tale about the jail’s resident ghost, Ralph Crossmire. They also learned about some of the historical events in Smethport such as the Civil War Bucktail Regiment and General…
Smethport Web — by Susan Anderson Awed by Pennsylvania’s “vista views and architectural jewels,” artist Julie Mader set out to capture on canvas and paper the beauty of her home state. The end result is “Embracing Pennsylvania,” a collection of works on display in the Wetmore Gallery at the Warren Library beginning November 1. Featuring more than 50 pieces in a range of media, including watercolors, pen and ink,…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller At a meeting held at the Desert Rose Cafe in Smethport, 28 attendees from the region were introduced to the concept of “Trail Towns” during a joint presentation by the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau (ANFVB) and the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford (UPB).
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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