Smethport News

In the 7/17/08 edition of the Syracuse Post Standard , the weather history column states that "Excessive rain hit north-central Pennsylvania in the early morning hours of 7/17/42. Smethport received 30.8 inches ...

Several criminal cases brought before District Justice Michael Kennedy of Kane are headed to McKean County Court.

The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop C, Kane continue their search for Kristopher Michael Wilson.

A public school funding plan backed by the Rendell administration is meeting resistance from local rural lawmakers, and could hinder budget negotiations over the next few weeks.

LOOK INSIDE: "Work on the Option House metamorphosis is in progress and will be hurried forward with all possible celerity." - The Bradford Era, July 15, 1902.

Only nine municipalities from across McKean County responded to a recent survey used to determine recycling and waste priorities as part of an ongoing effort to beef up the recycling program in the county.

McKean County officials are looking at opening up county-owned land for oil and gas drilling as part of a move that could eventually affect the municipality's bottom line.

Damage from the tornado that roared through the Kane area at 8:15 p.m. Friday has been estimated at between $7-10 million, Mayor Edgar James said today.

Saturday marked the second anniversary of the "Ride of Pride" that accompanied the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall's arrival in Smethport for five days.

"We must not forget to honor those Americans killed in all wars so that their memories never fade." Retired Pennsylvania National Guard Staff Sgt.

By Dave Sully LITTLE VALLEY - Dutch Davies from Warrren hasn't had much success at Little Valley in recent years.

Mildred "Millie" Cooper, 96, formerly of 209 Market St., Warren, Pa., died Monday, May 19, 2008, at the Warren Manor Nursing Home.

Two old and often repaired McKean County bridges will have to hold up at least another year, county commissioners said last week.

McKean County Cooperative Ext: 4-H Geocaching in our Area Learn How to Geocache Youth Soccer Community Pool Seneca Trout Unlimited S W Smith Library Port Allegany High School Area Restaurants Family Center Info ...

“I relieved care-givers and even stayed overnight sometimes”

The Kane Chamber of Commerce has named Peg Coulter as its Citizen-of-the-Year. She will be honored Saturday at a banquet at the Kane Country Club. via The Kane Republican

“The Kane Police Department has always had a good working relationship with the State Police and this relationship has improved over the years”

An 18-year-old Kane man has been charged with using a hunting knife to slash a 16-year-old male juvenile during a confrontation Thursday evening in Evergreen Park. via The Kane Republican

“While investigating this theft, the defendant twice attempted to attack her mother”

A Kane woman has been charged with assault for attempting to "attack" her mother. via The Kane Republican

McKean County Cooperative Ext: 4-H Geocaching in our Area Learn How to Geocache Youth Soccer Community Pool Seneca Trout Unlimited S W Smith Library Port Allegany High School Area Restaurants Family Center Info ... via Port Allegany, PA Community Calendar

“They've simply gone to an alternative way of calculating it”

Twice a day, Tom Boyd walks his border collie around the lake behind Cold Stream Dam. via Centre Daily Times

“We Sing. We Dance. So, theoretically, We're AWESOME!”

Members of the St. Marys Area High School students at Show Choir Spectrum : Front Row: Mandy Sidelinger, Chelsey Whitaker, Jessica Schwabenbauer, Megan Huff, Evelyn Schwer; Second Row: Emily Uhl, Katie ... via The Daily Press