On August 6 Ulysses and Genesee Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to 405 Center St. for a one vehicle crash a vehicle into a building with unknown injuries and entrapment

Dear Community Partners,

We need your help.

When we launched the 814 Day of Action, our goal was simple: bring our community together to make Bradford stronger through service. We know schedules can be challenging, which is why we expanded this year’s event to two volunteer days—giving businesses the opportunity to participate during the workweek and offering a weekend option for individuals and families whose work commitments made Friday difficult.

To complete the community projects already scheduled, we need at least 15 more volunteers on Saturday.

Belmont, NY — The Allegany County Department of Health (ACDOH) is continuing its investigation into a confirmed case of measles within the county. The individual is recovering well. Through contact tracing, public health staff have identified 45 direct contacts and provided them with guidance and monitoring instructions.

Among these contacts, two individuals exposed during the infectious period are now presumed positive. This status indicates they have developed symptoms consistent with measles, though laboratory testing was not performed. ACDOH is collaborating closely with health care facilities and community partners to monitor these individuals and contain further spread.

July 2026 may best be described as a wet month mainly because of six hard to severe electrical storms. Another notable feature of our July weather was three days of heavy smoke cover caused by Canadian wildfires. The first week of the month was hot with mid to high 90 readings.

Total monthly rainfall was 7.68″ Last year (2025) the total was 2.49″.  Pine Creek is flowing well. Last year it was not.

The foliage is very robust . Of course the grass is growing well. That brings me to repeat a major story printed in the Wall Street Journal. “Why White Collar Men Obsess Over Lawns”. A manicured lawn is as much of a status symbol as a luxury car in the driveway. Just driving around Potter and Tioga counties you will note the perfectly manicured lawns.

Henry W. Lush, National Weather Service Observer
Alyson Lush

Barbara L. Remington, 86, a resident of the  Bradford Ecumenical Home, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Olean General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.  She will be loved and missed.

Born on November 12, 1939, in  Bradford, she was  a daughter of the late Albert W. and Louella (Keyes) Troutman. She was one of six kids and was the last surviving member of the Troutman family.

She attended Bradford Area high School.

On April 18, 1980, she married Donald F. Remington. They lived in Limestone, NY for many years. Donald preceded her in death on August 21, 2002.

Barb worked at Zippo Manufacturing on Barbour St. before transferring to the plant on Congress St., where she retired from in 2003 after 39 years of service. She had various cleaning jobs also while she worked at Zippo. 

She loved bingo, shooting skeet, bowling and she enjoyed crocheting and knitting mittens and scarves for her family. In her retirement she enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving are two two daughters, Joan Ransom, and Pamela Galati, both of Bradford, two grandchildren, Jason (Nikki) Ransom and Jamie Ransom, four great grandchildren, Jared (Des Luce) ALexander, Jaden (Layla Lamberson) ALexander, all of Bradford, Claire (Dylan Shultz) Ransom, of St. Augustine FL, Zayden Ransom, of Andover NY, and several nieces and nephews. 
 
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters, Betty Baker, and Bonny Oaks,  three brothers, Brooks Troutman, Beverly Troutman, and Bill Troutman, one great grandson, Jesse R. Alexander and one stepson, Danny Remington, and three nephews.

Family will receive friends on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 4 to 6pm at Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Avenue, followed by funeral services at 6pm with Major Mike Smith, of the Salvation Army officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to No Feline Left Behind, PO Box 783, Bradford, PA, 16701, or the Bradford Ecumenical Home 100 St. Francis Drive, Bradford, PA 16701.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

A Memorial Service for Doris Robbins and her daughter, Cheryl Lathrop, will be held 12:00 PM, Saturday, August 8, 2026 in the Port Allegany United Methodist Church.  Rev. James A. Cannistraci will officiate.  A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow. Arrangements are with Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Switzer Chapel, Port Allegany, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

Anna Mae McMurtrie, 91, formerly of Langmaid Lane, Bradford, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home. 

Born July 26, 1935 in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of the late Harry “Hank” and Esther (Saverline) Wilber.  

Anna Mae graduated from Otto High School in 1954.

On December 4, 1954, in Derrick City, she married Herbert A. “Mick” McMurtrie who preceded her in death on March 5, 2022.

Anna Mae worked at Bovaird-Seyfang, Family Bargain Center, Corning Glass and Community Nurses.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and camping at Willow Bay. Anna Mae was a member of the Sharks Flying Club in Eldred, supporting Mick in his model airplane flying adventures.  Mick and Anna Mae enjoyed traveling, sightseeing, going to lunch at many local and far restaurants, stopping more than occasionally for ice cream or coffee.

Anna Mae was a member of the Byllye Lanes women’s bowling league for many years.  She enjoyed going to the Bradford Senior Center. She met many wonderful folks and enjoyed playing Skip-Bo. They became her second family.

While she was a resident of the Ecumenical Home, she was known as the “Hall Monitor”, and loved to “roll” around in her wheelchair visiting everyone.  You never knew where she would be.

Surviving are five daughters; Margaret (the late Allen ) Fuller, Kathryn (Richard) Pascarella, Michelle (Bruce) Burns, Karen (the late Phil) Campbell, and Mary (Jack) Mongillo, one son, Arthur (Sue) McMurtrie, 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren and two brothers, Adelbert “Del”, and Roy (Nancy) Wilber.

She was preceded in death by parents, husband, Mick, four brothers; Jerry, Jim, Bill, and Earl and one sister, Cyndie Perry.

Family will receive friends on Monday August 10, 2026 from 11 am to 1pm at Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Home, 33 South Avenue followed by funeral services at Noon with Rev. Jay Tennies, Pastor of the Hill Memorial United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Willow Dale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to the Bradford Senior Center, Bradford Ecumenical Home, or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com.

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.