On May 17th Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to N. Main St. for a person ill

Last week in review: Three teams competing in national events. What could be better?

SOFTBALL: Seeded third in the four-team Division III Mount Union Region in Alliance, Ohio, first-year coach Amber Savage’s squad earned the program’s first win ever in an NCAA tournament and finished third.

GOLF: The Wildcats of coach Rob Lytle finished 39^th of 43 teams at the NCAA Division III Men’s Championship at the Mission Resort in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida.

ARCHERY: Two archers finished sixth for coach Dustin Bartron’s team in the USA Archery Collegiate Target Nationals at East Lansing, Michigan.

Saturday, May 23^rd, 2026

10:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M. –Introduction to Archery– Have you ever wanted to give archery a try? This program will cover the basics of archery, including bow types, shooting form, and safety. Open to participants ages 10 and older, this program requires pre-registration.

Meets at: Wildlife Center

To Register: Register Here

Saturday, May 23rd, 2026

3:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M –Making a Matchless Fire – Join a park educator for a hands-on lesson where you learn to make a fire without the help of matches or a lighter.

Meets at: Campground Amphitheater

Saturday, May 23rd, 2026

8:30 P.M.-9:30 P.M –Campground Movie: A Murder of Crows – Join a park educator for a showing of the PBS Nature Documentary A Murder of Crows.

On May 17th Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to Long Hollow Rd. for syncope

On May 17th Fox Twp. Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to 2236 Hollywood Rd. in Kersey for a solo motorcycle accident with possible injuries its unknown if the driver was wearing a helmet

Parents are invited to preregister their children, 12 and under, to participate in the Laurel Festival Pet Parade on Sunday, June 14, at 1:30 p.m. in Wellsboro. Youngsters can bring a pet or a decorated bike and join in the fun. It’s free. 

The names of the children who preregister by noon on June 10 will be entered in the drawing for a chance to win Wellsboro Chamber Dollars to spend at local businesses. The drawing will be held on The Green following the parade. 

Only one pet or one bike per child will be judged. Two or more siblings or unrelated children can enter one pet as a unit, or one can enter the pet, and the others can individually enter different pets or their decorated bicycles. Each child in a unit will receive a participation ribbon and share a trophy if their unit is picked as a winner.

At Packer Park, all children who will be in the pet parade will receive a participation ribbon. Goody bags will be given to parade participants at Packer Park while supplies last.

Each child entering a pet or decorated bike, or each group of siblings or unrelated children entering a pet as a unit in the parade, can preregister on weekdays now through noon on Wednesday, June 10, in one of three ways:
1)Pick up a registration form at the Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce office at 114 Main Street in Wellsboro, weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., fill it out, and turn it in at the chamber office in person before noon on June 10. 
2)Visit the chamber website at www.wellsboropa.com any time to open the form, fill it out, and print it off. Use your cell phone to scan it and email it to info@wellsboropa.com. 
3)Email info@wellsboropa.com to request a form, fill it out, scan the completed form using your cell phone, and email it back. For more information, call 570-724-1926.

Those who do not preregister can register on June 14, pet parade day.

On June 14, each child or siblings from the same family with a pet and/or decorated bicycles must be accompanied by one parent or another adult during judging and the parade. 

Judging and registration will be in the Packer Park picnic area behind the Wellsboro Active Living Center (Senior Center) parking lot on Queen Street. Be there no later than 12:25 p.m. on June 14. Judging and registration will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. in separate areas in the picnic area.

The parade will form on Queen Street and begin at 1:30 p.m., traveling from Queen onto Main Street to The Green 

At The Green, 23 trophies will be presented in 23 different categories. The 6 award categories for dogs, for cats, and for miscellaneous pets are: best dressed, prettiest, most imaginative, most intelligent, most lovable, and best in parade. The 3 bike award categories are: prettiest, most imaginative, and best in parade. 

Large trophies will be awarded to the entry selected to receive the Dr. Shaw Award and the entry named Overall Best in Parade. 

It is important to bring water for pets to drink, as no water is provided at Packer Park or on The Green.

Questions?  Call 570-724-1926.  

EMPORIUM, PA – Get ready, Cameron County… dinosaurs are on the loose!

The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library and Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities are teaming up to bring prehistoric-sized excitement to the community with the Cameron County Dino Hunt — a summer-long adventure open to ALL ages!

From June 1 through August 31, 2026, dinosaur hunters young and old are invited to explore Cameron County in search of 25 hidden dinosaurs placed throughout the county. Whether you are a tiny triceratops tracker, a teen velociraptor expert, or an adult fossil fanatic, everyone is encouraged to join the fun.

Participants can pick up a Dino Hunt Location Guide form at the library or print it from the Dino Hunt Facebook page or Library website. As they explore, participants will fill in which dinosaur they discovered at each location. The more dinosaurs you find, the more chances you have to win roaring-good prizes. To see all the available prizes, check out the Cameron County Dino Hunt Facebook Page.

Find 5 dinosaurs and win an instant prize! Plus, for every 5 dinosaurs located, participants will earn one raffle ticket toward a prize package of their choice. Brave explorers who discover all 25 dinosaurs will be entered into the drawing for the MASSIVE GRAND PRIZE PACKAGE.

Want even more chances to win? Snap a picture whenever you discover a dinosaur! Each dinosaur sign will feature a QR code that participants can use to share or tag their photos on the Cameron County Dino Hunt Facebook Page. Every tagged or shared photo earns one entry into a drawing for a $50 Amazon Gift Card.

The Dino Hunt is designed to encourage families, friends, and visitors to explore the county together while enjoying local businesses, parks, attractions, and hidden gems along the way. Organizers hope the event sparks adventure, laughter, and plenty of Jurassic-sized memories throughout the summer.

Prize packages include charcuterie boards, locally made items, fossil dig kits, games, a metal detector, engraving pen, and many more dino-mite surprises. The Grand Prize Package includes tickets to DelGrosso’s Amusement Park for the 2027 season, tickets to the Carnegie Science Center, and additional prehistoric prizes.

Winners will be drawn on September 1, 2026.

So lace up your hiking boots, charge your phones for dinosaur selfies, and prepare for a summer adventure millions of years in the making. The dinosaurs are waiting… can you find them all?

Additional details, registration information, and Dino Hunt forms will be available through the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library and on the Cameron County Dino Hunt Facebook Page.

On May 17th Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to Jonny Ln. for generalized illness

The PA Route 6 Alliance has announced that registration is now open for the 2026 PA Route 6 Educational Workshop, Annual Meeting, and “Do 6” Awards Program to be held September 9-11 in the Heritage Community of Coudersport, Pennsylvania. Individuals, communities, and organizations from across its 11 county PA Route 6 Heritage Corridor are invited to register for this unique educational and networking opportunity.

This year’s event features a dynamic lineup of speakers, including Heidi Schlag, founder of Heritage Tourism Studio; Silas Chamberlain of Firefly Outdoor Economics; Samantha Pearson, PA Downtown Center’s Healthy Communities Program Manager; Helena Kotala, Pennsylvania Environmental Council Central Region Program Manager; Jenny Trotten and Spencer Moss from Alchemy; Potter County Planner Will Hunt; PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Environmental Education Specialist Steve Werner; PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED); a community representative panel; and more!

The event kicks off on the evening of September 9th at world-renowned Cherry Springs State Park, touted by the Travel Channel as the best place on Earth for stargazing, where guests will be treated to a special Dark Sky Program by PA DCNR Environmental Education Specialist Steve Werner.

Educational programming continues during the days of September 10-11 at the stately Gunzburger Building along Route 6 in Coudersport where the workshops will cover a range of impactful topics including Turning Route 6 into a Connected Visitor Experience, Active Transportation and Economic Development, Using Digital Data for Planning Purposes, how successful projects got off the ground, bicycle tourism, and project funding.

Attendees are invited to take part in special activities as well. Local historian Dave Castano will lead the guests on a guided tour of historic Coudersport to local landmarks such as the Potter County Courthouse, Potter County Historical Society, and the Eliot Ness Museum. A visit to Coudersport’s Farmers Market where a PA Route 6 Alliance Maker’s Market in partnership with the PA Wilds will be showcasing regional artisans and producers as part of the program. Registrants who are interested may bring their bikes and join Pennsylvania Environmental Council for a group bike ride along the Coudersport Heritage Loop, part of the Route 6 Alliance’s Trans PA Cycle Tour.

On the evening of Thursday, September 10, attendees are invited to the Coudersport Golf Club for the Annual Meeting and “Do 6” Awards Ceremony. The program will feature updates on current initiatives, recognition of outstanding projects and accomplishments from across the region, and a keynote address by Heidi Schlag, Founder and Principal of Heritage Tourism Studio, who will offer a unique, experienced, and invigorating perspective on reframing PA Route 6 as not just a roadway, but as a shared destination shaped by the planning decisions, partnerships, and priorities of the communities along it, illustrating how local choices around design, preservation, infrastructure, and storytelling influence how Route 6 is perceived and experienced. Schlag’s work includes projects with organizations such as the C&O Canal Trust, the Greater Baltimore History Alliance, and the Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance, where she has developed implementation-ready strategies that strengthen visitor engagement, support local economies, and extend the impact of heritage tourism across entire regions. She also serves on the board of the National Scenic Byways Association, contributing to national conversations on the role of byways in tourism and community development.

The evening will conclude with the “Do 6” Awards ceremony, honoring individuals, organizations, projects, and communities that exemplify the Alliance’s mission to protect, preserve, and promote the scenic, cultural, historic, and recreational resources of PA Route 6. Immediately following the Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony, attendees are invited to continue the conversation and build new connections at a Networking Reception hosted at Gary’s Putter Golf.

“We’re excited to bring this year’s workshop and annual meeting to Coudersport, one of our PA Route 6 Heritage Communities along the corridor,” said Candace Hillyard, Executive Director of the PA Route 6 Alliance. “This event is all about the power of planning in action bringing together leaders, innovators, and community champions to share ideas, celebrate successes, and ignite new momentum for revitalization along PA Route 6. This year’s theme comes to life through an outstanding lineup of speakers who will explore how thoughtful planning, strategic partnerships, and creative vision can shape stronger, more vibrant communities. Attendees will leave energized with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and meaningful connections to turn ideas into impact in their own communities.”

Register now for the 2026 PA Route 6 Educational Workshop, Annual Meeting, and “Do 6” Awards Program at https://paroute6.com/do-6-awards/2026-educational-workshop-annual-meeting-do-6 awards/registration/ The cost to attend is $85 and includes two days of Educational Workshops (with lunch provided both days), admission to the Annual Meeting and “Do 6” Awards Program (including a dinner), and access to the Networking Reception. Space is limited; early registration is encouraged.

Sponsorships are currently being accepted for this event as well. Sponsorship is a great opportunity to position your brand in front of some of Pennsylvania’s top leaders and organizations while also supporting local communities and the 11-county PA Route 6 Heritage Corridor.

For more information on registration and sponsorship for this event, contact the PA Route 6 Alliance at info@paroute6.com or call 814-435-7706.

The PA Route 6 Alliance, a 501(c3) corporation, was established in 2003 to manage the PA Route 6 Heritage Corridor and to implement branding and marketing plans, community development programs, and other planning efforts along the corridor. The Alliance includes representatives from all 11 counties, 9 convention and visitor bureaus, 4 heritage areas, local development districts, local business owners, Chambers of Commerce, and other interested parties along the corridor.

The PA Route 6 Heritage Communities program is a PA Route 6 Alliance, and PA Route 6 Heritage
Corridor funded by the PA Heritage Area Program under the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation
and Natural Resources. –E

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated dairy ingredients that may be contaminated with Salmonella. FSIS expects additional downstream products will be identified as this ingredient recall progresses. As more information becomes available, FSIS will update this public health alert. Consumers should check back frequently.

BRADFORD, Pa. — As Europe reconsiders its security and trade structure amid changing American attitudes, Dr. Drew Flanagan, assistant professor of history at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, has published a book shedding light on the creation of the post–World War II order on the continent.

“From Occupation to Integration: Revitalizing the French Zone of Post-Nazi Germany, 1945-1955” is now out from LSU Press and available in both hardcover and e-book formats.

Flanagan’s research traces how the French occupation zone became an early laboratory for the kind of cross-border economic and cultural integration that would eventually define the European Union. “This is one of the first places you see cross-border economic integration between France and Germany, albeit under circumstances of occupation,” he said.

FOUND WITH HELP FROM TEACHER’S PET

Tan-colored Dachshund missing since Saturday in Roulette Township. She is wearing a green John Deere collar and answers to the name Maple.

If you have any information, please contact Roman Lapp at 717-669-8067 or 717-989-1358.

WARREN, Pa. – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) has announced students who achieved Dean’s List recognition for the Spring 2026 term.

Students take classes at one of our over 20 different instructional locations or online and include:

Cameron County
                EMPORIUM – Amanda Crumrine

Clarion County
                SHIPPENVILLE – Hillary Truitt
 
Crawford County
                HARTSTOWN – Sarah Shearer
                MEADVILLE – Carley Glatch
                TITUSVILLE – Lacey Frisch, Sanahdy Gaspard, Suelahny Gaspard, Elijah Perez, and Odalis Rowe
                TOWNVILLE – Bree Neely

 Elk County
                JAMES CITY – Kylie Blankenship
                JOHNSONBURG – Sofiya Cherry
                KERSEY – Anna Babcock
                RIDGWAY – Hunter Bish
                SAINT MARYS – Brynn Allison, Gerald Donachy, Olivia Meyer, Rachael Streich, Kristin Wileman, and Angelic Zuchowski
                WEEDVILLE – Makenna McCall

Erie County
CORRY – Jade Kaltenbach, Megan Walker, and Brynley Watrous
ERIE – Leah Bittner, Karleen Fenstermaker, Rachel Lasecki, Sarah Lawrence Farrell, and Melinda Taylor
WATERFORD – Brandi Cornell and Callie Driscoll

Forest County
                TIONESTA – Conner Summerville

Luzerne County
                WEST HAZELTON – Joanna Pimentel

 McKean County
                BRADFORD – Hailey Taylor and Tiuana Fox
                KANE – Carol Miller
                SMETHPORT – Katie Watson

Monroe County
                CRESCO – Samuel Oh
 
Potter County
                COUDERSPORT – Mia Gee and Karrie Page
                ULYSSES – Bambi Coates

Venango County
                FRANKLIN – Blake Alexander, Elizabeth Coyer and Nikki Hall
                TITUSVILLE – Christian Thayer

Warren County
                PITTSFIELD – Graham Haight and Marie O’Leary
                RUSSELL – Stephanie Nelson
                SHEFFIELD – Kasidy Robinson
                TIDIOUTE – Peyton Hulse
                WARREN – Emily Hecei, Tristan Lally, Nicholas Menard, Sydney Sidon, Lindsey Thompson,   Heather Williams, Brianna Wright, and Jordan Young
                YOUNGSVILLE – Nicole Cope, McKenzie Harrington, Allison Pavlock, and Jenneifer Upton

The Dean’s List recognizes the academic achievements of students who remained in good academic standing and earned a 3.0 grade-point average (GPA) or greater during the Spring 2026 term. This outstanding scholarship contributes to the high reputation for excellence at NPRC. The official press release can also be found online at https://nprc.edu/deans-list-spring-2026/.

POTTER COUNTY ARTISAN CO-OP UP-COMING EVENTS AND CLASSES

• A basket class is scheduled for Saturday, May 16 from 9:30-3:30 pm.  Offered are red, white and blue options and include the choice of a Casserole Carrier ($50.00), Travelin’ Tote ($50.00), Divided Basket ($50.00), or a Little Round ($30.00).   Bring a snack and a beverage.  All supplies included.

• On Sunday, May 17 from 1pm – 5pm, Brenda Bonzcar is teaching a ‘Tote bag Sewing Class’.  Price of the class is $35.00.  Recommended for ages 14 and up.  All supplies included. 

• On Friday, May 22 from 6:00-8:00, and again the same class on May 30 from 1:00-3:00, Laurie Angood will be teaching a Watercolor Class (the same class on both days).  Recommended for ages 14 and up.  The subject is an “Americana Wreath’.  Price of the class is $35.00 and includes all materials.

• The Potter County Artisan Center Announces TWO Summer Sewing Day Camps for Kids! 

• First, A Quilt Camp will be held from June 2-5 from 9:30-2:00 pm for ages 12 and up.   Students will make a quilt 55”     x 55” with numerous colors and patterns available. Price of the class is $145.00 and includes all supplies and equipment. 

• Second, A Sewing Camp, for ages 9+ will be offered from August 3-5, from 10am – 1pm.  During this class students will learn to use a sewing machine and be able to create several projects, including flannel pajama pants and an animal stuffy.  Price of this class is $75.00 and includes all supplies and equipment.    

Need an activity while visiting the area?  Potter County Artisan Co-op can arrange a private group class for you and your friends at your convenience.  Just call ahead or message us on Facebook. To register for these classes or events, please call the Potter County Artisan Co-op on 814-274-8165.  The co-op is located at 227 N. Main Street.  The co-op’s hours are Monday through Saturday 9:00-5:00.  Events and classes are supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and- the Elk County Council on the Arts, state agencies funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 

Program Title: Stream Study

Date: Saturday, May 23^rd

Time: 3:00 PM

Location: Near Pavilion 3

Description: Join the park educator to look for macroinvertebrates, like stoneflies and crayfish, in the stream, along with learning their importance. Short talk followed by exploring the stream – expect to get wet so bring along water shoes, swimsuits, and a towel!

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Program Title: Nature Sounds Bingo

Date: Saturday, May 23^rd

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Campground Amphitheater

Description: Come out to this program to listen and learn about some common sounds/calls animals make all around us. Short talk followed by a bingo game to test your memory!

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Program Title: Backyard Bird Banding

Date: Sunday, May 24^th

Time: 8:30 AM

Location: Near Maintenance Division

Description: Join state park volunteers and experienced bird banders, David and Fay Hauber, as they attempt to band common songbirds right here in Sizerville State Park!  We will have a short introduction on birds followed by instructions on what to do and expect during the demonstration. Closed toe shoes and long pants are recommended due to the program taking place in high grass/shrub areas. Feel free to bring a water bottle, bug spray, and binoculars.

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Program Title: Nature Craft & Story

Date: Sunday, May 24^th 

Time: 1:30 PM

Location: Environmental Learning Center

Description: Come down to the ELC and join the park educator for a short story followed by a make and take craft.  This week’s topic will be caterpillars!

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Program Title: Sizerville’s Splish Splash Bash

Date: Monday, May 25^th

Time: 11:00 AM

Location: Pool Deck

Description: Join the park educator for a fun, water-themed program to celebrate the opening of the pool. Short talk on all the different critters that live in our local streams, lakes, and rivers.  You can even demonstrate your fishing skills as well.  Come join us as we open the summer 2026 pool season!

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Additional Information:

To register for a program, go to the DCNR Calendar of Events website, search Sizerville State Park, find the program listed, and click on the Register button right under the program date, time, and location.  For more information or questions about registering, please contact the Environmental Learning Center at (814) 486-5609.

Sizerville State Park Calendar of Events Website: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/sizerville_state_park  

In case of thunder, lightning, or extreme weather conditions, programs may be moved or cancelled.

If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park office at (814) 486-5605.

With a minimum of one week’s notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.

Additional programs and events can be found on the DCNR website by clicking on the Events tab or go to https://events.dcnr.pa.gov and search Sizerville State Park. For more information or questions about programs at Sizerville State Park, please contact the Environmental Learning Center at (814) 486-5609.

Community Education Center of Elk & Cameron Counties, and Artist John Schlimm are Partnering with the Elk County Commissioners to Create 30,000 Powdered Metal “U.S. Flag Coins” to Celebrate the 250th Birthday of the United States

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(Elk County, PA – March 2026) – The creative collective of St. Marys Area High School’s Dutch Manufacturing (DM) students, Community Education Center of Elk and Cameron Counties (CEC), and international award-winning author, artist, advocate, and educator John Schlimm (JS) has partnered with the Elk County Commissioners—Fritz Lecker, Matt Quesenberry, and Greg Gebauer—to design and produce “The U.S. Flag Coin.”

BRADFORD, PA — Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) is reminding the community that its Emergency Department (ED) will officially close, Sunday morning, May 17, at 12 a.m. — as Saturday turns into Sunday — as part of the ongoing transition of services.

While emergency and inpatient hospital services are ending, BRMC will continue serving the community through a wide range of outpatient primary and specialty care services that will remain available locally. Hospital leaders emphasized that maintaining access to care close to home remains a priority throughout the transition.

Patients will continue to have access to primary care, pediatrics, women’s health, cardiology, orthopaedics and sports medicine, general surgery, urology, medical oncology, pain management and physical medicine and rehabilitation services at BRMC. Additional services remaining open include Upbeat, laboratory: blood draw, imaging services including bone densitometry (also known as dexa services), mammography, x-ray and ultrasound, the Anita Herbert, MD, Occupational Health Center, and The Pavilion skilled nursing facility.

“While this transition marks the end of emergency and inpatient services, BRMC will continue to play an important role in supporting the healthcare needs of the region,” said hospital leaders. “Healthcare—especially rural healthcare—continues to face many challenges. Over the 139-year history of the hospital, healthcare delivery has changed with the most recent shifting significantly toward outpatient services. We remain committed to building a sustainable model that continues meeting as many of the community’s healthcare needs as possible.”

Beginning at Sunday morning, May 17 at 12 a.m., patients experiencing a medical emergency should call 911 or go to other nearest emergency departments. Emergency medical services (EMS) will continue transporting patients to the most appropriate facility for care.

Hospital leaders recognize this is a significant change for the community and expressed gratitude to the many employees, providers, EMS agencies, patients and families who have supported BRMC throughout the years.

“We are deeply thankful for the trust this community has placed in BRMC and for the dedicated healthcare professionals who have cared for generations of patients,” leadership said.

Patients with questions about services, office locations, service hours or where to seek care are encouraged to visit the BRMC transition webpage at www.brmc-ogh.org/BRMC-transition/ for updated resources and information.

On May 16th Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to N. Main St. for generalized illness

Your favorite bit of nostalgia is back again with Mrs. Strycula’s Ham & Cheese Fundraiser at the Barbara Moscato Brown Library

Friday, May 15, 2026

Emporium, PA – The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library is excited to bring back our wildly successful Ham & Cheese Sandwich Fundraiser, inspired by none other than the legendary creations of Mrs. Strycula, a beloved former teacher whose sandwiches are still fondly remembered by her former students.

From May 18, to June 4, 2026, community members can preorder one of these classic ham and cheese sandwiches—stacked on a fresh Kaiser roll with mustard —for just $6. Sandwiches will be ready for pickup on Friday, June 12, 2026 from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM at the library.

Local businesses are invited to join in by requesting a group signup sheet and enjoying free delivery to their location on the day of the event.

To place an order or arrange delivery, patrons can call the library at 814-486-8011, visit the library’s Facebook page, or their website at https://barbaramoscatobrownlibrary.org/.

“This fundraiser brought such joy and nostalgia to everyone who ordered sandwiches last year,” said Librarian, Yelena Kisler. “Mrs. Strycula’s sandwiches were legendary among her students, and now everyone has a chance to enjoy them again—while supporting the library!”

Special thanks go out to Emporium Food Mart for generously providing all the ingredients.

The library is also seeking volunteers to help make and pack sandwiches on the morning of pickup. Anyone interested in helping out can contact the library directly.

All proceeds from this tasty fundraiser will help support the library’s growing lineup of community programs and events.

For more information or to get involved, please contact the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library at 814-486-8011.

USDA Taking Applications for Grants to Build Community-Oriented High-Speed Internet Network for People in Rural Areas

(Washington, D.C., May 13, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development invites grant applications to build community-oriented, high-speed internet networks for people in rural areas.

USDA Rural Development is making approximately $17 million available under the Community Connect Grant Program. The program provides financial assistance to eligible applicants that will provide broadband service in rural, economically challenged communities where service does not exist.

Community Connect funds may be used for:

• The construction, acquisition, or leasing of facilities, spectrum, land or buildings used to deploy broadband service.
• The cost of providing broadband service free of charge to critical community facilities for two years.
• The improvement, expansion, construction or acquisition of a community center that provides public access to high-speed internet (up to 10% of the award amount or $150,000 may be used for this purpose).

Award recipients must agree to provide high-speed internet service at community-serving institutions free of charge for up to two years. These institutions include schools, libraries, fire stations and other public safety sites. 

Eligible applicants include state and local governments, federally recognized Tribes, nonprofits, for-profit corporations and limited liability companies.

Applications must be submitted electronically no later than June 29, 2026. Additional program information is available on the Community Connect Program website. Interested applicants are encourage to contact their Telecom Program General Field Representative (GFR) and may submit questions using the Community Connect Contact Us Form.

To subscribe to receive USDA Rural Development updates, visit GovDelivery subscriber page.  

HARRISBURG – State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) today announced nearly $1.08 million has been awarded to Westfield Borough for a sidewalk replacement project.

The funding will be used to construct new sidewalks, curbing, ramps and crosswalk access along the southern side of Main Street from Riverside Park to the eastern border of the borough.

“The current sidewalks are in disrepair, which creates a safety hazard for anyone walking in that area,” Owlett said. “Westfield is a wonderfully welcoming community, and I’m pleased to work with Sen. Yaw to support this much-needed improvement to the town.”

“Today’s award will improve pedestrian safety and modernize aging infrastructure in Westfield Borough for years to come,” Yaw said. “I was pleased to work alongside Rep. Owlett in supporting this funding.”

The funding was awarded through the 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Surface Block Grant Program.

TASA provides funding for projects and activities defined as transportation alternatives, including on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities; infrastructure projects for improving non-driver access to public transportation and enhanced mobility; community improvement activities; environmental mitigation; trails that serve a transportation purpose; and safe routes to school.

For more state-related news and information, constituents can visit Senator Yaw’s website at www.SenatorGeneYaw.com or Rep. Owlett’s website at www.RepOwlett.com.