Smethport Web — By Ross Porter The opening day ceremony for Wooly Willy Wonderdaze held yesterday on the steps of the McKean County Courthouse on US Route 6 in Smethport, Pennsylvania honored classic toy great Wooly Willy (Patch Products, Inc). Known worldwide as one of the 20th Century Toy Super-stars, Wooly Willy was born and raised in Smethport. Wooly received early fame in his career, racing to #1 in…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller You’ll Like Our Back Yard … Smethport is adjacent to 2 million acres of public land that is home to the largest elk herd in the eastern U.S., pockets of white-tailed deer, 15,000 black bear, as well as an abundance of turkeys, pheasants, grouse, waterfowl and other small game. Come and enjoy hiking, biking, canoeing and kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ATVing, horseback…
Smethport Web — by Les Jordan, Jr. Antique vehicles and vintage motor coaches and campers stopped in Smethport for a brief pause on Sunday, June 6. The vehicles and campers were part of the Route 6 Tin Can Tourist Caravan 2010. The caravan was made up of 20 restored automobiles, trucks, campers and motor coaches from all over the United States and Canada. The tour met in Meadville and…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller According to a study released by the PA Route 6 Heritage Corp., Route 6 attracts 3.5 million travelers a year who spend about $90 million and support about 2,000 jobs, including part-time and seasonal positions. According to Linda Devlin, executive director of the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau in Bradford, “People travel Route 6 for a sense of Americana as well as to…
Smethport Web The first 10 plaques in a continuing series have been installed around the Borough to commemorate great events in Smethport history. The project, funded by a Lumber Heritage Region grant, is being implemented by Smethport Mayor Ross Porter, who began researching and designing the project during the spring of 2009. Known for developing Planet Smethport, a unique school project that is now in its 11th year, Porter…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller A bald eagle was sighted last week by Jack Pierotti just outside of Smethport in Irish Hollow. The bird was likely canvassing the fish population in Pierotti’s pond. According to Pierotti, the photo was taken at an estimated 150 yards from the bird with a 12X zoom lens on his camera. “The eagle was watching me intently and I was afraid my presence…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Lt. Col. Sean O’ Day, U.S. Army, Ret., was the keynote speaker at the Smethport Memorial Day service. He commended those who continue to serve voluntarily in the armed forces, despite the high probability of being deployed to a combat environment as part of the Nation’s war on terror, now in its ninth year. Although conscription had been used during the Civil War,…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Following a 37 year teaching career, Smethport Mayor Ross Porter has just been nominated for a 2010 Pennsylvania Geographical Society (PGS) Distinguished Teacher Award. The award recognizes excellence in teaching as well as innovative and effective classroom methods in Geography, Earth Science, and Environmental Science.
Smethport Web On a chilly Saturday evening in May of last year, a lone cyclist wearing a pack of essential provisions pushed down Main Street at a sauntering pace. With the possibility of rain, he was plotting suitable shelter for the night somewhere in the unfamiliar territory of Smethport, Pennsylvania. Wild animals and snakes were top of mind. Sensing a fellow adventurer in need, Matt Muller (now on adventure…
Smethport Web The National Day of Prayer was recognized with a ceremony held on the steps of the McKean County court house on Thursday, May 6. Community and religious leaders noted the theme of this 59th Annual Observance, Prayer for Such a Time as This, based on Nahum 1:7, “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him.” Noting that…
The McKean County Historical Society Museum at the Old Jail in Smethport is seeking an array of volunteers. As…
Bradford Era – by Molly Anderson Valedictorian Carson Dunn and salutatorian Emily Higley (pictured) addressed the Smethport Area High…
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