Two Smethport Artists in on PA Wilds Collaborations

Bradford Era – by PA Wilds Center Four regional artists have been selected to develop new PA Wilds product lines with local manufacturers as part of inaugural PA Wilds Artisan Collaborative initiative. Ellen Paquette, Julie Mader and Rhianna Speck at Maitri Design Co. and Kelsey Kleiner at OneTen The Studio were chosen through a competitive application process to help kick off the pilot project. They each have been paired…

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118th McKean County Fair Ready to Entertain

Bradford Era – by Marcie Schellhammer The 118th McKean County Fair is gearing up to entertain folks in Smethport from Aug. 11 to 17. General admission is $10; advance gate is $8. Admission includes carnival rides, parking in fair lots, grandstand shows, daily shows and mini-stage performances. A walk-around pass is available for $25 for the week, good for gate admission but not carnival rides. An exhibitor pass is…

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Hubbers Recognize 49 Graduates

Bradford Era – by Molly Anderson Valedictorian Carson Dunn and salutatorian Emily Higley (pictured) addressed the Smethport Area High School Class of 2024 during commencement exercises held Friday evening. Graduating with the 49-member Smethport Area High School Class of 2024 are: Rylan Arnold, Robert Beane, Kylee Bickford, Brooklyn Burt, Alexander Cole, Julianna Cole, Tylar Colley, Rylie Collins, Blair Dickinson, Brianna Digel, Janell Dinch, Brennan Donovan, Patience Dunkle, Carson Dunn,…

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Smethport’s Mara Ours Attends National 4-H Conference

Bradford Era – by Penn State Extension – Smethport High School sophomore Mara Ours attended the National 4-H Conference held in April at Hyatt Regency Crystal City near Washington, D.C. Ours (front left) was one of 10 Pennsylvania 4-H members to participate in the effort to bring youth voice to high-level government discussions. “My experience at National 4-H Conference truly changed my life,” Ours declared. “I enjoyed collaborating with…

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Smethport Students Win State STEM Challenge

Smethport Area School District – Middle school students Andrew Benson, Zadoc Angell, Thomas Wolosewicz and Wyatt Hungiville brought a first-place finish home to Smethport from the state STEM Design Challenge held recently at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. Farmers, much like every other industry, are increasingly turning toward technology to operate more efficiently. Agriculture is a $132.5 billion industry in Pennsylvania, supporting nearly 600,000 jobs paying close to…

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Game Commission Brings Black Bear to Smethport

Smethport High School – In a captivating display of wildlife education, the Pennsylvania Game Commission delivered a special visitor to Crissy Lightner’s wildlife and fisheries class at Smethport High School on Friday. The star of the show? A Pennsylvania black bear with a remarkable journey. The bear, which has been closely monitored by the commission, provided students with a firsthand look at one of the state’s most iconic creatures….

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Smethport Area School District Held its 2024 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

Bradford Era – Two full members and 11 associate members were inducted in the Smethport Chapter. These students join the 22 juniors and seniors who are already full members. Principal Doug Dickerson welcomed everyone and then returning members presided over the ceremony. President Isabella Learn introduced guest speaker Adam Jack. Jack, a 1991 graduate of Smethport Area Junior-Senior High School, addressed the students with advice stemming from an inspiring…

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Smethport Shooter Brayden Cosper Becomes Overall WTL Champion

Olean Times Herald – The 2024 Winter Travel League (WTL) season came to an end Feb. 25 at the Richburg Rod & Gun Club as 34 qualified league shooters posted scores in the season-ending, 50-bird trophy shoot. Junior shooter Brayden Cosper from Smethport, Pa., is the league’s regular season champion with his 23.75 average. Mason Findlay of Fillmore was the runner-up with a 22.67 average, while Lancaster’s Jake Harris…

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Smethport Hubbers Launch My Jersey, Your Impact

Bradford Era – by Sara Eddy Furlong The My Jersey, Your Impact program implemented this year at Smethport High School aims to provide students an opportunity to show teachers just how influential they’ve been. Anna Stewart, Smethport assistant principal and athletic director, explained that Superintendent Brice Benson read an article about the program in use in another district and suggested its implementation in Smethport. Now, each Friday, senior Hubber…

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Winners Walk on Sunshine Following Arts on Island Car Show

Bradford Era – by Mandy Colosimo The island on Hamlin Lake in Smethport can reportedly handle 200 vehicles for the Arts on the Island car show — and organizers never know until lunchtime the day of the event how many will register. On Saturday, the weather was so wonderful, 138 entries took to the island. Entrants are eligible to compete for an award in several categories. Trophies were awarded…

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