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Wheel Around the Hub Cycling Races Coming Soon!

September 9, 2008
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It’s coming again! Smethport’s great 53 Mile 7 Circuit “Wheel Around the Hub Cycling Races” will be held Saturday, September 20, 2008 in the scenic McKean County Seat. The historic race were first held during the 1890s but faded away following the advent of the automobile at the turn of the century. Commencing in front of the McKean County Courthouse on US Route 6 the cyclists today follow the…

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Teamwork Key Theme at Smethport Chamber Dinner

April 29, 2013
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Smethport Web – by Nathan Muller The Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce held its 12th Annual Business Dinner last week at the Court of Angels restaurant. Chamber president Jovanna Porter greeted guest of honor Coach Daniel Zeigler and the Smethport Hubbers Basketball team. Accoustic guitarist Ade Adu provided the evening’s music. During her remarks, Jovanna Porter spoke about community cooperation; specifically, about building an environment of cooperation where multiple…

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“Ride the Color Wheel” & Children’s Clothesline Art Show

September 17, 2009
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Smethport Web — by Jennifer Stambaugh What in the world do these things have in common? If you guessed art, you are right on the ball! The Smethport Creative Arts League will be hosting a member and guest art show at the Hamlin Memorial Library in Smethport, PA from September 17th – September 23rd, 2009. This year’s theme is the artists own take on the Color Wheel. There will…

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Under Threat of Rain, Exciting Finish for Wheel Around the Hub

September 20, 2015
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Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Smethport’s annual Wheel Around the Hub cycling races drew 60 participants Saturday under threat of rain. Although the race started at a fast pace on the Borough’s new road surface, lingering humidity from morning rain took its toll as the 53-mile race wore on. View the race day album by Les Jordan Jr. Benjamin Fogle, representing the Spokes-N-Skis / Altoona Bicycle Club, won…

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Wheel Around the Hub

The next Wheel Around the Hub cycling races will be held in Smethport, Pennsylvania on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Race participants register online.     During the 1890s Smethport experienced a bicycling phenomenon. You too can experience the same excitement… The Wheel Around the Hub races are held annually in September. The natural lay of the paved roads surrounding Smethport, Pennsylvania makes wheeling the entire region delightful. Explore Smethport…

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Preparations continue for this week’s Wooly Willy Wonderdaze festival

June 14, 2009
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Preparations for the first annual National Wooly Willy Wonderdaze festival are in full swing, with Mid Valley Amusements already trucking in rides and vendor vehicles for set up in Hamlin Lake Park later this week. The four-day festival runs from Thursday, June 18th to Sunday, June 21st, (Father’s Day), culminating at 4:00 p.m. with a parade of car show vehicles down Main Street at 4:00 p.m.

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