Last week in review: Penn College’s women’s basketball team earned its program-record 20^th win of the season on Saturday and reached the United East Conference semifinals for the first time since 2022-23. The victory also was the 100^th of coach Britni Mohney’s career as she has 65 in six seasons with the Wildcats and had 35 during five seasons from 2014-15 to 2018-19 at Salem College.

Penn College will host No. 3 Penn State Abington at 6 p.m. on Tuesday in a conference semifinal. During the regular season, the Wildcats edged Abington, 61-58.

Also on the horizon: This coming Friday (11 a.m.) and Saturday (10 a.m.), Wildcat wrestlers will compete in the NCAA Division III Region 2 Championships at Ithaca College, also on Saturday, the baseball team is set to get underway hosting Lancaster Bible College at Lycoming Valley Intermediate School in a doubleheader starting at noon, and the women’s softball team is scheduled to open its season under new head coach Amber Savage hosting Lycoming College in a twin bill beginning at 1 p.m. also at Lycoming Valley Intermediate School.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Last week’s hometown highlights: Second-seededPenn College opened a 20-5 first-quarter lead and outscored No. 7 Lancaster Bible College in each of the successive quarters en route to its Saturday win. Kayla Herzer, of Brick, New Jersey, led four players scoring in double figures with 18 points; while Gigi Parlante, of Williamsport, scored 17 and grabbed 10 rebounds; and Mia Patterson, of Loyalsock Township, and Lexi Troup, of Huntingdon, both scored 13.

On February 22nd, at 2:20 pm Shinglehouse was dispatched to there station for a psychiatric emergency

At 1709 hours our department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident near the Chestnut Street bridge. Upon arrival Officer Creech found one vehicle on its roof. The driver failed to negotiate the curve. After the investigation the driver was placed under arrest for DUI suspected alcohol. The road is back open

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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 22 at 12:50PM EST until February 24 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches across the higher terrain of the Boston Hills, ridges of Wyoming County, and northern Cattaraugus County. Accumulations will be much lower in the valleys and lower elevations, where only 2 to 4 inches is expected.

* WHERE…Wyoming, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. The greatest accumulations will be across higher terrain.

* WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Travel will be difficult at times with snow covered roads and reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

INSTRUCTIONS: Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY

Winter Storm Warning issued February 22 at 12:50PM EST until February 24 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 12 inches in a narrow band along the Chautauqua Ridge. Snow accumulations will be much lower along the Lake Erie shore and farther inland near Jamestown, where only 2 to 4 inches is expected.

* WHERE…Chautauqua County. The greatest accumulations will focus in a narrow band along the Chautauqua Ridge.

* WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Tuesday. The heaviest snowfall is expected late tonight through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and poor visibility at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

INSTRUCTIONS: Widespread accumulating snow will create difficult travel conditions.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 22 at 12:50PM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches across the higher terrain of the Bristol Hills and ridges of
northern Allegany County. Accumulations will be much lower across the valleys and lower elevations, where 2 to 4 inches is expected.

* WHERE…Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany Counties. The greatest accumulations will be across higher terrain.

* WHEN…Until 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS…Travel will be difficult at times with snow covered roads and reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact
the Monday morning and evening commutes.

INSTRUCTIONS: Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY

Tionesta, Pa.:  Garrett Baker, Habitat Coordinator for the RGS Upland Bird Hunt Chapter here in NC PA said, “We could still use a few more volunteers for the alder cutting we have planned on March 1 (Sunday) at the Army Corps of Engineers Tionesta Lake.  Volunteers do not need to have any special skills.“

If volunteers are willing to help on this project, please contact Garrett Baker at bakgar42@yahoo.com because we need to know what kind, and how many, of tools to bring to support the volunteer effort.     

Tentative date planned for the alder renewal is Sunday, March 1, with a makeup day planned for Saturday, March 7, if the weather is bad on the previous Sunday.  The meeting spot will be the parking lot of the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church at 2048 German Hill Road, Tionesta, 16353.  Volunteers should be at the parking lot by 10:00 a.m. and plan on two to three hours of work.  We will caravan to the alder site from the parking lot.  

The alder renewal process involves volunteers working in teams of three.  One person with all the required safety equipment will operate a chainsaw to cut alder stumps that are one to five inches in diameter.  A second person piles brush and uses loppers to cut stumps less than one inch in size.  A third volunteer piles brush.  Boots, jackets, gloves, hats, loppers (optional), safety glasses, snacks, and drinks will be required of volunteers.  The Ruffed Grouse Society will furnish any other needed equipment.

On February 18^th 2026 at around 7:00pm The Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force, with the assistance of Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Echo, executed a search warrant on a vehicle in the City of Salamanca.  As a result, Karen Fries of Allegany was arrested for criminal possession of a controlled substance 2^rd, two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance 3^rd and three counts of criminally using drug paraphernalia in the 2^nd degree. Ms. Fries was found to be in possession of more than 2 ounces of crystal methamphetamine, more than 7 grams of fentanyl, and more than 1 ounce of crack cocaine. Ms. Fries is being held pending arraignment.

The Southern Tier Regional Drug Taskforce is comprised of members of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office, Salamanca Police Department and Olean Police Department.

Drivers urged to watch weather forecasts, avoid unnecessary travel.

Go to 511PA.com or the 511PA smartphone app for the most up-to-date information on weather impacts and vehicle restrictions.

Harrisburg, PA – Ahead of snow expected across Pennsylvania starting Saturday night, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) are planning to implement vehicle restrictions on Interstates and the PA Turnpike beginning at 3:00 PM on Sunday, February 22. The agencies are also advising drivers to watch weather forecasts, avoid unnecessary travel if possible and to exercise caution when driving.

Snow is expected across the Commonwealth starting overnight Saturday into Sunday, with potential snowfall rates of ¾” to 1 ½ “per hour.

Elk County, PA — Mark Saline, President of Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems, recently presented a $7,000 donation to representatives of the St. Marys Area United Way, including Doug Bauer, Leah Whitman, Shane Ford, and Doug Gaffey. This generous contribution helped the organization reach its ambitious 2025 fundraising goal of $200,000, supporting vital programs that address critical needs in health, education, and human services throughout the community.

Saline, who has served as a dedicated board member of the St. Marys Area United Way for several years, exemplifies the strong partnership between Gasbarre and the local community.

OLEAN, N.Y., February 2 – Four donor designated funds at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation have together supported $270,401 in grants to organizations designated by their donors so far this year.

34 organizations received grants from the Mildred Milliman Fund, established by Mildred Milliman, together totaling $246,364.

The largest of said grants, $198,815 to the Olean General Hospital Foundation, was designated for general support.

In Collaboration With Regional Partners

A new regional storytelling initiative focused on highlighting the landscapes, small towns, and outdoor recreation experiences that define the Pennsylvania Wilds while supporting sustainable tourism and strengthening rural economies launched today.

Led by the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship (PA Wilds Center), this initiative is being developed in collaboration with regional destination marketing organizations and other tourism partners across the PA Wilds footprint. Together, these partners are working to ensure the stories shared reflect the full breadth of the region: from public lands and water trails to local businesses and rural communities.

Exasperated by life’s many struggles, a young woman said, “Why can’t life be simpler?” I suppose we’ve all wondered the same thing when we’ve faced yet another trial or struggle. We want simple answers, but they’re not forthcoming. Sometimes we’re looking for someone to tell us what to do, but no one has the magic formula. What works for one doesn’t work for the other. Some say that life is simple; we make it complicated. I suppose that’s true, as we worry and project outcomes that become our fears and concerns.

Worry has a lot to do with the loss of our joy. It creates scenarios about our future that generate anxiety in our present. In our inability to control outcomes, we spiral into hopelessness as we feel a loss of power. We want things simpler because we tend to believe that simpler is better. But is it?

Life and the things of life shape who we become. Our experiences, both the good and the bad, have the potential to create great things in us. People who have gone through great trials have later shared that the experience helped them grow and that they were thankful for it. This aligns with James 1:2-4, which says, “when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.”

The simple fact is this. Life is not simple, and sometimes it’s just plain hard. It’s in these times that we need to stop and breathe. That’s right, breathe. Why? Breathing helps us sit back and relook at our circumstances. Rather than react, we can choose to respond. When we react, we often make the wrong choice because it’s born of panic and fear. Perhaps life would be simpler if we just learned to approach it more simply. Rather than panic, sit down, take a deep breath, and plan your next move. Think about it.

At tonight’s Borough meeting, Todd Wetzel was sworn in as Coudersport Mayor by Judge Phelps. Congratulations!

On February 9, 2026, members of the Coudersport Rotary Club met at A&W West End Grill, where Rotary President Andrea Streich presented Paul Harris Society pins to Deb and Brad Rinehart in recognition of their continued dedication to Rotary.

Both Deb and Brad received pins featuring five stones, signifying that each has earned Paul Harris Society recognition five times. During the presentation, Brad noted that it took the couple nearly 30 years to earn their first Paul Harris honor, underscoring the long-term commitment behind their generosity. Rotarian Ronnie Schenkein commented that “the journey of one thousand dollars begins with a single dollar”.

In addition to the recognition, Brad used his assigned program time to explain the club’s new sound system, noting that he will not be present each week to assist with setup. He provided members with a clear, self-explanatory handout to ensure the system can be easily used by all.

The Coudersport Rotary Club congratulates Deb and Brad Rinehart on this significant milestone and thanks them for their continued commitment and service to Rotary.

          OLEAN, NY – Each year Olean General Hospital (OGH), a Kaleida Health facility, partners with St. Bonaventure University (SBU) Athletics to raise funds in support of local cancer care services. The annual Pink Game was held during the SBU Women’s Basketball game on Saturday, February 7, highlighting SBU’s commitment to supporting cancer care close to home.

            In addition to the game, several fundraising and donation opportunities were offered to benefit local cancer care services, including a 50/50, raffles, t-shirt and pink ribbon cookie sales.  These efforts contributed to a total of $2,400 raised during the event.

A Flood Watch has been issued for Steuben County through Saturday Evening due to reported ice jams.

Ice jams have been reported by county officials along the Canisteo and Cohocton Rivers due to ice breaking up and jamming downstream. The ice jam on the Canisteo River is located near West Cameron. The ice jam on the Cohocton River is located near the Route 4 bridge about 2 miles upstream from Coopers Plain.

During a flood, water levels and the rate at which water is flowing can quickly change. Most flood fatalities occur in vehicles. You don’t know how deep the water is. Even when water recedes, the ground may be unstable. 

• Do not attempt to drive through a flooded road. Turn around, don’t drown!
• NEVER drive through barricades. 
• Rising and fast floodwaters can sweep vehicles away or cause you to lose control of a vehicle. 
• Stay out of floodwaters! Floodwaters hide dangers that can cause sickness, injury, or even death: animals and insects, live wires, dangerous chemicals, sewage, harmful bacteria, and sharp objects and debris. 

For more safety tips visit: https://www.dhses.ny.gov/flood

Continue monitoring updates to the forecast via local media or your nearest National Weather Service Office by visiting www.weather.gov and search for your zip code. 

Bradford, Pennsylvania – In a year defined by celebration, generosity, and extraordinary community spirit, the United Way of the Bradford Area is proud to announce it has not only reached — but exceeded — its 2025 Annual Campaign goal during its landmark centennial year, “A Century of Service — 100 Years United.”

With an original goal of $300,000, the campaign ultimately raised $307,000, thanks to widespread community support, proceeds from the February 6th Soup Lunch fundraiser, and some late gifts that helped carry the campaign over the finish line.

This milestone reflects the remarkable generosity of local residents, businesses, and organizations who continue to invest in the well-being of their neighbors. While community needs continue to evolve, this year’s success demonstrates that the Bradford area remains deeply committed to caring for one another.

Johnsonburg, Pa.:  Bob Rankin was successful in Potter County by harvesting a 9.4# female red fox on private lands near 2:30 a.m. on Sunday.  Bob routinely enters the Rolfe hunts; this year  he harvested the fox with a .223 rifle and a thermal scope.  Bob usually hunts by scoping or over bait.  Congratulations, Bob.

Hunters are reminded that the second weekend of Rolfe’s hunt or trap finishes the weekend of February 20-22.  Hunters are also reminded that Rolfe’s next predator hunt for coyotes and crows will be ten days bracketing the Labor Day Weekend in September of 2026.

Weigh-in is at 4:00 p.m. every day.  Categories include coyote, fox, largest female coyote, and largest female fox.  Additional information at the Facebook Page, Rolfe Beagle Club.

Flood Watch issued February 20 at 12:47PM EST until February 21 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

An ice jam may cause water to infiltrate the lowlands along the
river.

• WHAT…Flooding caused by ice jams is possible.
• WHERE…A portion of central New York, including the following
  county, Steuben.
• WHEN…Through Saturday evening.
• IMPACTS…The combination of recent rain and snowmelt will result
  in increased flow along rivers and streams in Steuben County
  through Saturday. Ice on the rivers may break up, jam downstream
  and cause flooding along the river.
• ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
• Ice jams have been reported by county officials along the
  Canisteo and Cohocton Rivers. The ice jam on the Canisteo
  River is located near West Cameron. The ice jam on the
  Cohocton River is located near the Route 4 bridge about 2
  miles upstream from Coopers Plain.
• https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

INSTRUCTIONS: You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

Issued By: NWS Binghamton NY