The third in the 2024 COTS series featured the music of Rachael Karwowski – gospel, country and pop.  She is pictured here with two PAHS music students Leila Stuckey and Lillianne Reed,  as they led the audience singing Take Me Home Country Roads.

The Kane Guitar Band will be featured in the June 27th concert.   In July, there will be no concert on the 4th due to the holiday; The Twin Tiers Community Band will perform on the 11th; Alex Cole on the 18th; and Jerry Kilcoin – Hummin and Strumming on the 25th. 

RSVP with Joel Anderson will kick off the month of August followed by Dan Roche on the 8th and Randy Andreano on the 15th.  Two spots are still open for August – the 22nd and 29th.  Call Sharen Horvath at 814-642-5171 to book a date.  

This week is Lightning Safety Awareness Week in Pennsylvania.

Today’s topic: Lightning Safety Introduction.

In the United States, there are between 20 and 25 million cloud
to ground lightning flashes each year. While lightning can be
fascinating to watch, it also is extremely dangerous. Each one
of those 25 million flashes is a potential killer. Based on data
for the least 15 years, lightning has killed more than 400
people in the United States, an average of 29 people per year
based on documented cases. In addition, during this same period,
lightning has injured an estimated 15000 people, some left with
life-long neurological damage.

In addition to the deaths and injuries, lightning causes

The McKean County Conservation District sponsors two students each summer to attend the Potter County Junior Conservation School, hosted by the Black Forest Conservation Association. This year’s event will be held August 4-10, 2024. Youth ages 13-15 are invited to request sponsorship to attend the camp. The District will cover the entire $250 cost.  The week will be full of hands-on outdoor activities related to soil, water, forests, fields, fish, and wildlife.

Students must be prepared to participate in an active schedule the week of camp. They will be sleeping outdoors in tents and should be prepared to participate in all activities regardless of the weather. Transportation to camp, at the Black Forest Conservation Clubhouse near Coudersport, is the responsibility of parents or guardians.

​Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) today encouraged individuals with autism to take advantage of a free safety resource designed to enhance their interactions with law enforcement officers. The PSP has officially started to distribute an informational card that should be carried by people with autism and presented during any encounter with police.

“Behaviors associated with autism can cause barriers to effective communication. This card can be presented to reduce those barriers,” said Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police. “When an officer is made aware a person has autism, they can respond accordingly, resulting in a safer interaction for everyone involved.”

The informational cards alert law enforcement officers that the individual has autism and therefore may be nonverbal, bothered by loud noises, hyper-sensitive to touch, and unresponsive to commands or questions. The officers are directed to be patient, use a calm and direct voice, and keep their questions and commands simple.

Norman and Phyllis Preston

Friends are invited to attend a joint celebration of life in honor of Norman and Phyllis Preston.  The service will be held on Tuesday, July 2, with a Masonic Memorial Service for Norm beginning at 10:30 am, which is open to the public.  A joint memorial service to celebrate the couple will follow at 11 am.  Both services will be held at the Presbyterian Church in Port Allegany, PA.  A reception will follow in the church social hall.

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The Veteran’s Memorial Home of Port Allegany would like to thank the community for your continued support for the Summer Fest 2024.  The event was a huge success and we look forward to many more years of giving to the community.  A special thanks to Jeff Fessenden and crew for another fantastic fireworks display.  Also, we would like to thank our wonderful area businesses for your monetary donations toward the fireworks; Shop-N-Save, Postlewait Logging, Mountain Laurel Federal Credit Union, Dr Mark Carlson, Moose Lodge 460, Closes Lumber, Pine Valley, USW, JVB Bank, P.C. Federal Credit Union, NAPA, and Team Bruno.  We could not have pulled off another successful event without our wonderful volunteers who donated their time and effort. 

Thank you again for your continued support.  We are already looking forward to next year! 

Do you have what it takes to become the Grand Champion Bark Peeler? Is your beard the envy of all your friends? Or maybe you bake the greatest apple pie this side of the Mississippi? No matter the reason, the Bark Peelers’ Festival, July 6-7, 2024, is the place to be!

Join us for the BIGGEST event of the year and celebrate Pennsylvania’s lumbering heritage. Enjoy live music, food and craft vendors, demonstrations, and more. The two-day festival is full of competitions and fun for the whole family. Be there – July 6-7, 2024 from 9 AM – 5 PM – and release your inner lumberjack!

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on June 22, 2024, Investigators of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office arrested Bradly J. Maddalena, age 24, of County Road 18, Wellsville, New York, after an investigation of a reported fatal shooting.

On Saturday, June 22, at about 8:44 am, a caller reported to Steuben 911 that he had been in an altercation with another person on County Route 101 in Woodhull, and fatally shot that person.

Deputies and Investigators responded and began an investigation into the fatal shooting of Wayne E. Mosher, age 57, of County Route 101, Woodhull, New York. The Steuben County Evidence Collection Team processed multiple scenes over the course of the next 20 hours. Investigators applied for and received multiple search warrants and conducted over a dozen interviews to gather all relevant information to reconstruct the incident.

It is alleged that Mr. Maddalena intentionally caused the death of Mr. Mosher by the use of a firearm. Mr. Maddalena was charged with Murder in the Second Degree, a class A Felony. Mr. Maddalena was arraigned in the Centralized Arraignment Court and remanded to the Steuben County Jail without bail.

Sheriff Allard thanks the Woodhull Volunteer Fire Department, the Steuben Emergency Management Office and the New York State Police for their assistance in this investigation.

WELLSBORO, PA – C&N, a leading community-oriented financial services institution, is proud to announce the results of its 2023 Giving Back, Giving Together program. Over the last 12 months, C&N teammates raised just over $98,000 to support local senior organizations. In addition to monetary donations, teammates collected 3,022 essential items and volunteered 166 hours at senior centers.

Senior Partners

Olean, N.Y., June 17 – The list of Tina Zerbian’s accomplishments is nothing short of remarkable.

As a testament to her impactful career, her staff at Connecting Communities in Action (CCA) quietly established the Tina Zerbian Resilient Communities Scholarship as a way to honor her long, successful career as she prepared for retirement. The scholarship is for students in Cattaraugus County who intend to pursue a degree or career in a human services-related field.

In-Person and Telephonic Hearings Allow Customers in the Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power and West Penn Power Rate Districts to Offer Input on Impact of Proposed Rate Increases

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) in reminding consumers about a statewide series of hearings in late June and early July to gather public input on the rate increases proposed by FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FirstEnergy).

Suhag R. Patel, PA-C
Neurology, UPMC

Smartphones, tablets, and computers, oh my! Our world today surrounds the use of these gadgets. While our technology is advanced, our bodies have not evolved to accommodate the use of these devices, leaving us with aches and pains. These modern-day ailments are known as “tech neck” and are caused by holding your head forward or looking down for a prolonged period.

Symptoms

Discover Smart Tips to Stay Cool, Save Energy, and Lower Your Bills

HARRISBURG – As millions of Pennsylvanians experience a surge in hot weather, and the official start of summer arrives later this week, the Public Utility Commission (PUC) is urging consumers to explore simple #WaysToStayCool and #WaysToSave – helping to conserve energy and keep summer power bills manageable.