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 party they hosted this week at their Colonial Radio Group office in Olean, New York, Smethport residents Jeff and Christy Andrulonis had good reason to celebrate. A year ago, Colonial had 5 staff members and 7 radio stations. Today, they have 20 staff members and 8 stations, making their fast-paced media business one of the region’s great success stories. “We still…
Smethport resident and Colonial Radio Group CEO Jeff Andrulonis has added the Alex Jones “Infowars” show to the all-talk lineup on station WVTT 103.9FM. Never heard of Alex Jones? Then you’ve been missing out on one of the most unusual radio broadcasts on the planet, featuring hard-hitting news and interviews on everything from Wall Street scandals to the emerging police state. Based out of Austin, Texas, Jones has been…
Smethport Web — by Janene Dunn Julie Mader of Smethport has a variety of artwork on display at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital’s Irwin Medical Arts Center as part of the hospital’s Community Art Showcase. Mader loves capturing the beauty of the area’s streams, hillsides, landmarks and people; she will paint or draw to fulfill a specific commission as well as create pieces for the pure joy that it brings…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Colonial Radio Group added its eight radio station to its media portfolio this month. Featuring news and talk, the “Voice of the Twin Tiers” (WVTT) officially went on the air June 1. Regular programming on WVTT includes Twin Tiers’ Morning News from 6 am-9 am; Glenn Beck from 9 am-12 noon; the Dennis Miller Show from 12 noon-3 pm; Dave Ramsey from 3…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Hui Hua Xiao, who owns the Food King Chinese Restaurant on Main Street, was reunited with his family in Smethport this week after a three-month absence. His return was celebrated by his friends and neighbors who presented a “Welcome Home” cake baked by Jovanna Porter. Hui and his wife Jenny prepared a banquet of Chinese food as a way of thanking everyone for…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Ross Porter opened the week long Bucktail reenactment on Saturday, April 23, 2011 commemorating the departure of the volunteer militia from Smethport 150 years ago. “As reenactors, we are a living monument. We do this not to glorify the events, but to give tribute to the events and to the people who struggled and fought.” See photos of the Bucktail departure reenactment. The…
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Smethport resident Jeff Andrulonis, President and CEO of Colonial Radio Group, narrowly escaped serious injury Thursday morning when a gobbler turkey went completely through the driver side window of his Kia Sedona minivan. The incident occurred on Barnum Road in McKean County, just south of the New York state line, while Jeff was en route to his office in Olean. The impact with…
United Methodist Church Lenten Program Talk by Wayne Pearson March 9, 2011 Lent is especially a good time to see if we are following Christ’s two commandments; namely to love God and to love your Neighbor. Today, I want to focus on those neighbors who were laid off a year or so ago and are having a very difficult time finding comparable employment. These persons were managers, technicians, excellent…
He has his own festival. He has his own iPhone app. He’s one of the nation’s best selling toys. Now he’s getting a makeover! For more than 55 years, Smethport’s Wooly Willy has been the man that everyone loves, with his big eyes, grinning face, oval nose, and most importantly, his bald head. Now he’s ready to make a new generation smile.
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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