Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Smethport residents Jeff and Christie Andrulonis used the power of radio Tuesday to collect donations for fireworks that will be displayed during the National Wooly Willy Wonderdaze festival to be held here June 18 to June 21. As chairman and co-chairman of the festival, Jeff and Christie did a “Live Action Broadcast” with their WLMI radio station from the court house grounds on…
The Bradford Era Smethport (9-0) put the finishing touches on an unbeaten girls track and field season Tuesday, defeating Coudersport 103-47 and Otto-Eldred 108-39. The unbeaten season is only the second in Lady Hubbers’ track and field history, according to head coach Rick Woodring. The only other unbeaten girls’ season was in 1988 when the team went 8-0. Tuesday’s victories also clinched the North Tier League championship for the…
Smethport Web — by Amy Pierotti Sitting in St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Sunday morning, listening to Diana Anderson play the pipe organ, is like being at the gates of heaven. Generations of Smethport residents have enjoyed the music of the Schlecker pipe organ, but played by the talented Diana, the church comes alive with her mastery of the instrument. When she plays, you can feel the drama of…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Smethport toy celebrity, Wooly Willy, will once again be the centerpiece of Smethport’s summer festival — National Wooly Willy Wonderdaze from June 22 to June 26. The festival, sponsored by the Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce, with involvement from many other Smethport organizations, will highlight the popular magnetic toy invented in Smethport by entrepreneur, James Herzog, in 1955. The event includes a Car…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller The Smethport Women’s Club has honored Phillis Barnhart with its Woman of the Year award. Patricia Witchen introduced Phillis as a “believer in our community”. She went on to describe many of Phillis’ activities in Smethport over the years… “Many of you may not know that she served as one of the stakeholders on the Sesquicentennial committee. She organized the class reunion that…
The Country Porch, owned and operated by Jackie Taylor, was selected by the Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce as Business of the Year during the organization’s 8th Annual Dinner held Thursday evening at the American Legion’s Bucktail Post. Located at 113 W. Main Street, The Country Porch Café and Gift Shoppe was cited by the Chamber for its diverse offerings that keep the establishment busy with customers throughout the…
At the 8th Annual Dinner of the Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce held last night at the American Legion’s Bucktail Post, outgoing Chamber President Wayne Pearson was honored for his many years of service to the community. An award plaque was presented to Wayne by Ross Porter, who introduced the Chamber’s pick for Volunteer of the Year with these inspiring words: “A major ingredient in Smethport’s renaissance or any…
Charles Cole Memorial Hospital has announced the addition of David Kulling, MD, FAAFP, to its medical staff, effective April 20. Dr. Kulling will see new and returning patients at the Bowman Health Center in Smethport, formerly known as Misty Valley Health Center. Appointments can me made by calling 814/887-5395. Dr. Kulling earned a medical degree at Munich University of Technology in Germany. He completed his family medicine residency at…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller The Smethport Woody Biomass Demonstration Project is on course to identify a qualified person to do the feasibility study that will lead to a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) facility for the area. Earlier this month, the project team issued a Request for Qualifications to 65 companies, plus international associations in Canada and Europe that distributed the document to their members. According to…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Amid a festive setting at the Smethport fire house, the Hamlin Memorial Library held its annual dinner and auction on Saturday, raising $10,871 for its operating budget. The silent auction drew 116 items donated by area residents and businesses. Another 39 items were given away through bucket raffles. Cash donations to the library came from a dozen individuals, businesses and organizations. The highlight…
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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