May 2025

A new charitable fund has been established at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation to support and sustain the vibrant, community-driven beautification efforts that have transformed the City of Olean over the past decade.

The Beautiful Olean Fund, created by members of the Oelan Beautification Committee and initially funded by SolEpoxy, will provide ongoing support for the maintenance and enhancement of public gardens and streetscape features throughout the city. The Olean Beautification Committee will serve as the fund advisors and may recommend grants that help maintain and improve the gardens and green spaces that now define much of Olean’s downtown corridor.

Olean’s revitalizations began in earnest in October 2013 with the acceptance of a $6.5 million Federal TIGER grant, followed by an $865,000 New York State Grant for Green Initiatives. These investments funded the transformative North Union Streetscape Project, also known as Walkable Olean, completed in 2016. The project introduced 59 gardens, a planted median, three roundabouts and two islands – effectively reshaping the city’s downtown walkability and aesthetics.

As Correctional Officers’ Week concludes, we would like to recognize the work of our law enforcement partners in Corrections. Law enforcement members include police, probation and parole, and corrections. 

These professionals handle different stages of the criminal justice system – investigation and arrest; incarceration; and supervision. Many area residents are in Corrections, employed by the McKean County Jail, FCI-McKean, Potter County Jail, Warren County Jail, and SCI Forest State Penitentiary.

The Education Council has five fun summer camps planned for your kids!

Summer camps at Northern Potter Children’s School:

We (Heart) Art Summer Camp This camp is FULL: During this camp, students will create various projects using several different mediums (including but not limited to) watercolor, tempera paint, paint sticks, clay, and coloring pencils. This camp will be held on June 9 – 12, 2025. 

FAIRVIEW, Pa. (May 9) – With the busy spring boating season underway, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is alerting boaters and other visitors to Walnut Creek Marina, Erie County, that several maintenance projects remain underway at the facility.

            Bradford, PA – The Pavilion, at Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC), a Kaleida Health facility, is excited to announce an open house hiring event taking place during National Skilled Nursing Care Week on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The hiring event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can explore meaningful career paths in health care and meet a team passionate about community care at this exciting event.

Patrick J. Murray, 75, of Kings Point Road, Glenshaw, PA, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Cumberland Crossing Manor in Pittsburgh.

Patrick was born March 21, 1950, in St. Marys, son of the late James and Rita Thiel Murray.  After graduating from Elk County Christian High School in 1968, he went on to become a Civil Engineer. 

Advantage Health Matters of 5787 Steeles Ave W, North York, ON, Canada M9L 2W3, is recalling its 8-ounce packages of ” Organic Jumbo Pumpkin Seeds ” food treats because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Forge Night Events for Men in Bradford PA
Bradford, PA — On Monday, May 12 at 6:30 PM, the parking lot of Open Arms Community Church (71 Congress Street) won’t just be full of cars—it’ll be full of men learning how to take care of them.

Environmental Education Programs – May 13^th & 17^th

Program Title: Wildflower Walk

Date: Tuesday, May 13^th

Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM

Location: Environmental Learning Center

Description: Join state park volunteer, Dawn Bristol, the park educator, and staff from the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library for a spring wildflower walk!  A short talk on wildflowers, a walk around the park to see what we can find, flower-themed story time and an activity are what’s in store for this program.  Wear sturdy shoes for walking on the trails and feel free to bring a water bottle.

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Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a roadway resurfacing project begins next week on Route 220 in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County.

The week of Monday, May 12, 2025, the contractor, Suit-Kote Corporation, will begin road work during daylight hours. Work includes joint repairs, and preparation application of a micro-surface treatment on Route 220 between the City of Williamsport and Linden. Motorists can expect single lane conditions where work is being performed.

Frost Advisory issued May 9 at 3:55PM EDT until May 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Temperatures in the mid 30s will result in areas of frost
formation.

* WHERE…Well inland from Lake Erie for Chautauqua and Southern
Erie Counties, in addition to all of Wyoming County.

* WHEN…From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS…Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left
unprotected.

INSTRUCTIONS: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY

www.Alert.ny.gov