The Bradford Era — by Fran De Lancey Hometown U.S. Army veteran Brandy Colley became the youngest guest speaker ever to deliver the annual Memorial Day exercises in Smethport when she addressed a large crowd Monday from the McKean County Courthouse steps. At age 30, Colley, a former military policeman who served in Hawaii, Colorado and Afghanistan, noted that U.S. military monuments are solid symbols of Americans’ desire to…
Smethport Web — by Lorraine Jacobs Shavers Creek Raptor Show, Wild Woods Animal Park and Hemlocks Springs Center are among the non-profit organizations that will contribute to Community Earth Day in Smethport on May 30. In addition to a special line-up of environmental professionals and outdoor enthusiasts, these and other non-profit organizations will contribute their expertise and special interests to the festival, which is open to the public.
Smethport Cub Scouts assist veterans placing flags on graves at Rose Hill Cemetery in preparation for Memorial Day.
Smethport Web — by Les Jordan Jr. When Smethport resident, Jim Herzog, invented the magnetic toy, Wooly Willy®, in 1955, he never dreamed it would one day become the subject of an article by a nationally circulated magazine. But, that is exactly what happened on Monday, May 18 at the Patch Products’ Smethport facility (formerly Smethport Specialty Company) where Wooly Willy has been made since the popular toy company…
Smethport Web — Les Jordan, Jr. The Smethport American Legion conducted a brief ceremony Friday afternoon on May 15th in honor of Armed Forces Day and Peace Officers Memorial Day. Post Commander Jack Rosenswie led the ceremony in front of a small group of citizens who gathered together in front of the Legion building on Main Street. Past Commander, Seth Digel, and Sons of the American Legion Chaplin, Troy…
Smethport Web — by Lorraine Jacobs On Saturday, May 30, from 10 am until 2 pm, Hamlin Lake Park will be the venue for a variety of environmental and educational themed events. At your leisure, explore the natural world aided by the experts of fishing, bird watching, wildlife, forestry, aquatics, outdoor living skills and steps toward sustainability — also known as “green living.” The Green Stop, a 4-H fundraiser,…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Local artist Julie Mader is preparing a “multi-media” mural at Hamlin Memorial Library. The feature that makes the mural unique is the inclusion of digital photo frames that will display images related to the themes Julie is painting. The digital files used in the frames can be easily updated by the library to provide a perpetual learning experience for library patrons.
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller The Smethport Sweet Shop received a classic wooden advertising sign from Perry’s Ice Cream Company this week, capping the Elderberries’ restoration project of the ice cream parlor with a symbolic “cherry”. The idea for finding the wooden sign originated with Phillis Barnhart, who runs the ice cream parlor at the Sweet Shop. Unable to locate one, a sign was requested on behalf of…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller On the Court House steps at 12:00 noon on Thursday, McKean County and Smethport Borough officials, along with local clergy, gathered to observe the National Day of Prayer. The Smethport High School Choir, under the direction of Nan McGraw, sang the National Anthem and Amazing Grace. McKean County Commissioner Joseph C. DeMott, Jr. noted in the official county proclamation that on this day…
Olean Times Herald — by Chris Chapman Some would say that use of creativity is the cornerstone of a well-rounded education. Fifth-graders from three area schools had an opportunity to show just how creative they can be Wednesday, as part of the St. Bonaventure SIFE program’s 2009 Toymania. Teams from Washington West and Boardmanville in the Olean school district, and teams from Smethport participated in the second-annual event, presenting…
Bradford Era – Two full members and 11 associate members were inducted in the Smethport Chapter. These students join…
Olean Times Herald – The 2024 Winter Travel League (WTL) season came to an end Feb. 25 at the…
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