On August 6 Wellsville Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Niles Hill Rd. fir an atv accident with multiple patients with possible injuries

Allegany County Board of Legislators

There will be a special Committee of the Whole meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19. The entirety of this meeting will be held in executive session to discuss a personnel matter.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (August 5) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is pleased to announce several awards presented to members of the Bureau of Law Enforcement.  These achievements were recognized publicly during the PFBC Board of Commissioners quarterly business meeting on July 27, 2026, in Harrisburg.

The Northeast Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs Association Officer of the Year Award was presented to WCO David Raulfs, whose district includes Wyoming and southwestern Susquehanna counties in the Northeast Region.  In 2025, WCO Raulfs’ exemplary law enforcement efforts included the continued investigation of a significant pollution event on Roaring Brook, Lackawanna County.  Raulfs’ above-and-beyond efforts in this investigation outside of his home district led to a significant settlement which will result in improved stream quality and fish habitat.  Additionally, Raulfs became a PFBC firearms instructor, participated in a pilot program for law enforcement e-bikes, presented a high number of outreach and education programs to local anglers and boaters, and conducted trout stocking operations on 38 Stocked Trout Waters throughout the Northeast Region.  Raulfs is a 2016 graduate of the PFBC’s H.R. Stackhouse School of Fishery Conservation and Watercraft Safety.

The NASBLA Boating Officer of the Year Award was presented to WCO Luke Walter, whose district includes western Erie County.  In 2025, Walter’s exemplary law enforcement efforts included 47 days of onboard boat patrols and conducted over 350 boat boardings in an effort to promote compliance with safety regulations. Walter participated in Operation Stonegarden which is a federally funded initiative administered through the U.S. Border Patrol aimed towards enhancing maritime and shoreline patrols along Lake Erie.  Walter’s conducted targeted patrols within Presque Isle Bay and the PFBC’s Walnut Creek Access, which is one of the busiest boat launches in the Commonwealth, and conducted numerous educational outreach events to emphasize boating safety in his district.  Walter is a 2023 graduate of the PFBC’s H.R. Stackhouse School of Fishery Conservation and Watercraft Safety.      

The Gerald L. Greiner Environmental Protection Award was presented to WCO Derek Norman, whose district includes Clinton and western Lycoming counties in the Northcentral Region.  This award is presented annually to the WCO who best exemplifies the ideals of ‘Resource First’ – the protection, conservation, and enhancement of the Commonwealth’s aquatic resources.  In 2025, Norman investigated nine environmental incidents within his region resulting in significant settlements that will benefit local aquatic resources.  Norman responded to multiple disturbance violations on both public and private property, and through a close partnership with local Department of Environmental Protection and County Conservation District staff, resolved landowner concerns and restored the disturbed sites.  Norman is a 2022 graduate of the PFBC’s H.R. Stackhouse School of Fishery Conservation and Watercraft Safety.

The Top Gun Award was presented to WCO Kyle Robinson, whose district includes Mifflin and northern Huntingdon counties in the Southcentral Region.  This award is presented annually to a WCO who displays outstanding effort in the detection and apprehension of impaired boaters.  In 2025, Robinson’s exemplary law enforcement efforts included 30 days of onboard boat patrols, 764 boardings, and nine arrests for Boating Under the Influence (BUI).  To further enhance his BUI detection skills, in 2025, Robinson participated in an Advanced BUI Detection and Enforcement Training.  This is the fourth consecutive year Robinson has received this award.  Robinson is a 2020 graduate of the PFBC’s H.R. Stackhouse School of Fishery Conservation and Watercraft Safety. 

Lifesaving Awards were presented to WCOs Matt Kauffman (northern Westmoreland, southern Armstrong, and southern Indiana counties), Abigail Luteri (western Armstrong County), Michael Johnson (central Allegheny County), and Matthew Scott (western Allegheny County), in the Southwest District.  On May 24, 2026, while patrolling the Allegheny River in the City of Pittsburgh, Kauffman and Luteri were in the vicinity of the 7^th Street Bridge when they heard a splash in the water and realized an individual had jumped from the bridge into the river.  Recognizing the emergency, Kauffman used his radio to contact Johnson and Scott for assistance.  Kauffman and Luteri worked in unison to maneuver a patrol boat into a rescue position, Luteri deployed a rescue aid into the water, and Kauffman physically secured the distressed individual.  With Johnson and Scott’s assistance, the individual was brought onto the patrol boat and transported from the scene to receive medical treatment.  

A Lifesaving Award was presented to WCO Noah Grice, whose district includes Venango County in the Southwest District.  On May 24, 2026, while on patrol on U.S. Route 62 in Sandy Lake, Mercer County, Grice encountered a motorcycle accident and observed an unresponsive individual who had suffered severe head trauma.  Grice directed a witness to call 911 and worked with another bystander to apply pressure to the head wound.  While awaiting an ambulance to arrive, Grice felt the victim lose their pulse and immediately began to perform CPR chest compressions.  Grice’s quick response and effective CPR helped the individual regain a pulse before the individual was transported to a hospital for additional care.  

LINK TO PHOTOS (All Courtesy PFBC)

Please be advised County Road 31 will extend daily closures during the work week starting Thursday August 6 until Thursday, August 20 to replace numerous culverts. Work will begin in Friendship and end in Scio at County Road 9. The County Road will be opened each night and on weekends. There will not be on-site detours and motorists are urged to seek alternate routes.  Thank you for your cooperation.

FRIDAY VENDORS – July 31st – 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm

ME AND MY BOYS SOAP is planning on attending the market on Friday (weather permitting). We will have a selection of goat milk based products. We accept cash or card payments. If we don’t make it the the market stop by the Potter County Fair to see us by our goats.

SATURDAY VENDORS – August 1st – 11 am to 3 pm

No Saturday vendors this week

BRADFORD, PA — At Bradford Medical Park (BMP), formerly Bradford Regional Medical Center, one rehabilitation program has been helping patients regain their strength, improve their health and return to the lives they love for decades. For one local family, that commitment has spanned two generations.

For 92-year-old Ralph Schiappa of Lewis Run, PA, Upbeat Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation has been part of his daily routine for the past 21 years. After open-heart surgery, Ralph enrolled in the program to rebuild his strength. More than two decades later, he still arrives each weekday morning with the same goal which is to keep moving, stay healthy and enjoy life.

Ground Floor’s founder contacted a local man who had previously responded to an advertisement for conventional housing. The purpose of the call was to apologize and explain that the property would no longer be offered as a standard rental because it was being redirected toward recovery housing.

The man’s response changed the conversation. He said that he had just prayed for housing and explained that he had completed more than 70 total days of treatment. Only about two hours before the call, he had prayed for an open door as he searched for his first stable housing after treatment.

He also said that the only other sober-living house he was aware of in Bradford was currently at full capacity, making the unexpected call especially meaningful to him.

Schedule: 30 hours/week, in-person (Coudersport, PA)
Pay: $15/hour

We are looking for a reliable and organized person to join our team as a Legal Assistant in our real estate practice. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with details, staying organized, and helping things run smoothly.

No prior legal experience? That’s okay. We are happy to train the right person who has a strong work ethic, good computer skills, and a positive attitude.

What You’ll Do:

• Help organize and process documents for real estate files
• Communicate with clients, lenders, realtors, and attorneys
• Enter information into our system and keep records up to date
• Assist with simple calculations (we’ll show you how)
• Track the progress of files and help keep things on schedule
• Help prepare documents for real estate closings
• Keep your workspace and files organized

What We’re Looking For:

• Someone dependable with a strong work ethic
• Good attention to detail
• Comfortable using a computer (Microsoft Office or similar)
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks
• Friendly and professional communication skills
• Basic math skills

Helpful but not required:

• Office or clerical experience
• Experience with real estate or legal work

Why This Role is a Great Fit:

• On-the-job training provided
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to learn valuable legal and real estate skills
• Ideal for someone looking to grow into a professional office role

Think you might be a good fit? We’d love to hear from you.
Please email your resume to Finance@CahillyLaw.com

(Washington, D.C., August 5, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development today announced the agency is accepting applications for grant funding to improve water and wastewater infrastructure for communities across the nation.

USDA is accepting applications through the Rural Decentralized Water Systems Grant Program now through Sept. 30, 2026. This program, administered through the Rural Utilities Service, directly contributes to vibrant rural communities with modern, reliable infrastructure.

Rural Decentralized Water System Grants

On August 4th Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to Edison Bates Dr. for a person hemorrhaging

Harrisburg – The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg.  

Livestream of the Public MeetingThe PUC will be streaming video of its regularly scheduled public meetings live on its website.

Public Meeting AgendaHere is the link for the Public Meeting Agenda for August 6, 2026.

Archived Audio and VideoA link to the archived audio will be accessible at the Public Meeting Video page and will be posted shortly after the conclusion of the public meeting.

For more information about the PUC visit our website at puc.pa.gov.

The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Rural Recognition Silver award recognizes efforts to address the unique health needs of rural communities

OLEAN, NY — People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts and have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality, according to an American Heart Association’s presidential advisory on rural health. Olean General Hospital (OGH), a Kaleida Health facility, is committed to changing that.

Please be aware that scammers are using the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home phone number, saying they are from Medicare. Please DO NOT give these people any of your personal information!!!! It is NOT Kevin, Patty, or anyone from our funeral home!!! Be vigilant when answering your phone!!!

Hours:  Tuesday thru Thursday  8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Phone: 814-697-6948

AJ Plants, Chairman              Gregory Maxson, Vice-Chair           Jeff Moyer, Road Master

716-244-8585                           716-474-8272                                                814-203-7121

Robin Austin, Tax Collector                                                                                 Roger Bickleman, SEO

814-558-4336          303-718-8417  

MEETING MINUTES        

The August 4, meeting of Ceres Township Supervisors was called to order at 6:00 p.m.by Supervisor Chairman AJ Plants with 2 supervisors, the secretary, 19 residents, and 6 non-residents in attendance. Pledge of allegiance was recited. The minutes of the July 7, 2026 meeting were read and approved.

Payment of up to $8,500.00 was approved to pay for the balance of the new truck not covered by

the grant.

The following Resolutions were adopted:

Resolution 260804 Amendment of Solar Application Fee

Resolution 260805 Payment to State of PA for misallocation of funds 2019 – 2023

Resolution 260806 Closure of State Funds account at Hamlin Bank

A motion to apply for county aid for sand/salt anti-skid was made. Building Permit for Walter Keim was approved. Approval was given to purchase up to 600 Ton of blacktop to patch roads where sluices were replaced. Discussion was had between residents, non-residents, and the supervisors; pros and cons were voiced regarding opening the township’s roads and placing the roads on the ATV trail map system. A vote was taken of residents and non-residents in attendance. It was a majority vote of the residents that the roads remain as they are currently, with no placement of Ceres Township roads on the ATV trail map system. A motion was made and carried to keep the township’s roads as they are currently.

Road Master Moyer reported that mowing of the roadways would be complete in the next couple of days. Holes on dirt roads have been filled, John Deere fuel pump was replaced, new tires put on, and cylinder end was welded.  A&H stated the new truck outfitting is almost complete. Road shoulders to be cut, and ditch cleaning will be started soon. Dust control for the dirt roads is being looked into. No supervisor comment was made. Public comment request for Stop Signs at the top of Taylor Brook to be moved or made more visible in some manner.

There are currently no roads bonded. The bills were reviewed, approved, and a motion to pay.

The next regular Supervisor’s meeting will be held September 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Motion to adjourn the meeting.

CERES TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS

The Hamilton-Gibson Treble Choir will officially begin their 32st Season on August 11 at a special kick-off rehearsal at Three Springs Ministries in Nauvoo (between Morris and Liberty.) 

Registration for the choirs is now open and all singers from grades 2-8 are encouraged to sign up. Opportunities include the Treble Choir featuring singers from grades 5-8 and the Choir Too, the training choir for children in grades 2-4 or those who are still working on their singing voice. Enrollment is open to all children, and typically includes students from all three school districts, private schools, and home-schooled children. 

In 1955, a song called “The Great Pretender” was released. It was written by Buck Ram and recorded by the Platters. It portrayed the many ways we pretend. We pretend to have it all together when we don’t, even when we’re doing well. The song’s lyrics resonated with me when I first heard it because they accurately described my life. I learned at a very young age how to pretend. I pretended to be happy when I wasn’t. I knew how to play the game of life to get by. I knew how to present myself to be accepted. I knew how to hide my true self. 

I suppose there is a little pretender in all of us. We learn to pretend at different times, and it’s not always bad. But sometimes pretending is more about everyday life and existence. When that’s the case, serious problems are going on. If you think about it, pretending is always about presenting a falsehood. I have often thought that the world was my stage and I was but an actor playing a part. It took a long time for me to allow my true self to be seen. Pretending is also about control. You decide who gets in and who doesn’t. I remember thinking that if I let go, I’d be like Humpty Dumpty, falling off the wall of control and never being put back together again. It’s a sad way to live, but many do it.

For the pretender, loneliness and fear are common themes. It goes along with the thought that if I tell you who I truly am and you don’t like me, I’m left with nothing, and I can’t risk that. So pretending that all is well and that I’m on top of my game becomes the standard rule of life. But here’s the catch for every pretender. Maintaining the pretending game takes a lot of energy. At some point, you will crash because you can’t do it forever. For me, that point came when I finally surrendered to God. When I started to understand that God loved me just the way I was, I began to have some freedom to be myself. I no longer felt that I had to hide. His love began to erode my fears and insecurities. I started to learn how to trust others with who I was. I learned to take risks and allow myself to be vulnerable. I am not in a place where I must pretend. I’m okay being me. Think about it.

St. Marys Native’s Planning Will Benefit Organizations for Years to Come

Sometimes the greatest gifts are those that continue helping others long after they are given.

Although Gustave W. “Gus” Wolf spent much of his life away from St. Marys, he never forgot the community that helped shape him. Through careful planning, he created a permanent source of support for the people and charities that meant the most to him.

The Elk County Community Foundation is honored to announce the first annual distributions from the Wolf Family Community Fund, a designated endowed fund established through Gus’ gift. By naming the Foundation as the beneficiary of his IRA and documenting his charitable intentions years in advance, Gus ensured the organizations he selected would receive annual support for years to come.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 31, 2026 – Shirley, NY, American Regent, Inc. Animal Health is conducting a nationwide recall of two lots (25011 and 3369) of Adequan® Canine Injection (for dogs), 100 mg/mL 5mL multi-dose vials and two lots (24416 and 25265P) of Adequan® i.m. Injection (for horses), 500mg/5 mL single-dose 5mL vials to the consumer level. The products are being recalled due to the presence of glass fibers found during testing of internally retained samples.

Risk Statement: The administration of an intramuscular injectable product containing particulate matter, such as glass fibers, may result in local irritation, swelling, inflammation, injection site pain, infection, or abscesses. To date, American Regent, Inc. has not received any reports of adverse events related to the recalled lots.

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Galeton’s 2nd Annual Police Night Out –  PA State Police helicopter, shown with the two pilots, who are from Latrobe, PA, came to Galeton’s 2nd Annual Police Night Out and landed with precision at John J. Collins Park in the center of Galeton, with a flight time from their home base being 55 minutes.  This community event, sponsored and coordinated by the Galeton Police Department and Galeton Borough, happened August 4th with multiple agencies and departments participating in the well-attended event.  All those at the event were willing to answer any questions that were presented to them.  All are looking forward to next year’s event. 

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. (July 31, 2026) – BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) is voluntarily recalling specific lots of BD® Intraosseous Vascular Access System Needle Sets to the user level. These products are being recalled following reports that some users experienced difficulty removing the obturator (stylet) after placement of the needle set. Based on complaint reports, bench testing completed by BD and clinical observations, this may occur if the drill is not pulled straight back during insertion or if the obturator is incorrectly rotated during removal.

The affected lots were manufactured with out-of-tolerance dimensions and distributed between September 30, 2024, and June 12, 2026. This recall does not affect the BD® Intraosseous Powered Driver.

Angelica, NY – When the Allegany County Democrats gather for their next “Coffee with Democrats” on Saturday, August 8thin Richburg, they’ll be collecting non-perishable food and personal care items to be donated to the pantry located at the Little Genesee 7th Day Baptist Church.

“This is the third year that county Democrats have organized pantry collections,” says County Chair Karen Ash. “ ‘Coffee with Democrats’ is held in different towns across the county. Wherever we meet, we donate to the pantry in that town. Serving our community in this way is a simple yet meaningful expression of our party and its members’ values. ”

The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Richburg Colonial Library and is open to all. This event is sponsored by the Allegany County Democratic Committee. Coffee and light snacks will be served. Sign up here to attend.  

If you can’t attend but would like to drop off donations, contact us at info@acdcny.org 

WHAT: Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) is hosting his annual Senior Expo to provide convenient access to information about a variety of programs and services available to area senior citizens and their caregivers.  He will also present the Matt Baker Community Service Award at the event at 9:30 a.m.

WHO: Owlett; more than 80 exhibitors; and area senior citizens and their family members and caregivers.

WHEN: Friday, Aug. 7, 9 a.m. to noon. Matt Baker Community Service Award presentation at 9:30 a.m.

WHERE: Wellsboro Senior High School Gym and Commons, 225 Nichols St., Wellsboro.

Media contact: Patricia Hippler, 717.772.9846, phippler@pahousegop.com