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Roulette Township Supervisors have rescheduled the Monthly meeting for March.

 it will be held at the Firehall on Tuesday March 3^rd 2026 at 6pm.

On February 28th Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to N. Main st for difficulty breathing

Olean General Hospital (OGH), a Kaleida Health facility, is in the midst of a revolutionary upgrade to their linear accelerator, a key piece of equipment in the treatment of cancer.

This new piece of technology means a lot for the local community – safer, quicker therapies, higher precision and transformative care that enables more patients to stay at home for the advanced treatments they need. 

005-2026, Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Recalls Chicken Fried Rice Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination 

Mike Welsh specializes in metal inlay designs in native hardwood furniture and art. His shop is in a small barn behind his Jersey Shore home in Lycoming County.

On Saturday, Feb, 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., he will be displaying his work and talking about it at Nessmuk’s Sporting Goods at 91 Main Street during Wellsboro’s Crafts and Cuisine Winter Weekend Feb. 27-March 1. 

“I will have samples to use to explain the various stages of the inlay process and be displaying benches, wall pieces, a few hall stands and a coffee table at Nessmuk’s. All will be for sale.

“My furniture style is mid-century modern and my inlay medium is primarily copper. For custom pieces I also use brass or other soft metals,” Welsh said.

“Being an avid fisherman, my inlays have included trout and dragon flies. Last year, I designed a Celtic knot bench. I have replicated other images to fit the style of a customer’s home or cabin,” said Welsh.
 
“I primarily make benches, coffee tables, end stands, and night stands. I have built custom-sized pieces for specific areas of a home and can also inlay an existing piece like a dining table that a customer may already have.”

For more information, call Nessmuk’s at 570-724-0717.

The Elk County Community Fund has been awarding grants to enhance projects and programs in our community since the Elk County Community Foundation’s first granting year 25 years ago. During its latest granting cycle, the Elk County Community Fund awarded a total of $18,000 to four local organizations.

Organizations receiving grants are: Community Education Center received $2,500 for transportation for students who participate in their afterschool program, from school to the CEC, and from the CEC back to their hometown; the City of St. Marys was granted $4,000 for the removal of an underground storage tank at the St. Marys Airport; the Supporters of Boy Scout Troop 95 received $4000 for their annual rechartering fee; and the St. Marys Sportsmen’s Club received $7,500 for a Utility Terrain Vehicle to aid in efficient transportation for older members and transporting gear and equipment across the property.

The Elk County Community Fund looks to support community development initiatives that will enhance the economic and community wellbeing of Elk County. Distribution from the grants can be used to meet special project or program needs of organizations serving the people of the county. Grants are distributed during two grant cycles each year, the first with a deadline of January 15 for submitting application, and the second with a deadline of July 15.

The Elk County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies, is a non-profit organization that strives to strengthen our region through development, stewardship and grant making as it collaborates with donors to achieve their philanthropic goals.

On February 27th Cuba Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to i- 86 for a one vehicle crash with possible head injuries. Driver reports a wheel fell of causing them to go off road

Roulette Township Supervisors have rescheduled the Monthly meeting for March.

 It will be held at the Firehall on Tuesday, March 3rd 2026, at 6pm.

Patti Jackson-Gehris, market president, UPMC North Central Pa., recently traveled to Washington, D.C., where she joined other rural health leaders and advocacy groups along with the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania to meet with federal lawmakers — including U.S. Rep. John Joyce, MD, U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, U.S. Rep. GT Thompson, U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, and U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick — about protecting access and funding to care in rural communities.

During the visit, leaders discussed the importance of the 340B Drug Pricing Program and how it helps hospitals stretch limited resources to support services such as cancer care, emergency treatment, and other critical local programs, all at no cost to taxpayers.

“For those of us who live and work in these communities, this is personal,” said Jackson-Gehris. “We are not just hospital workers, we are neighbors caring for friends and family. Programs like 340B help us ensure patients can access high-quality care close to home, and it is our serious responsibility to advocate for the resources that make that possible.”

Rural providers face ongoing challenges, including workforce shortages, growing health challenges, longer travel distances for patients, and tighter operating margins. Hospital leaders shared firsthand perspectives with policymakers on how federal decisions directly affect their ability to maintain services and meet the needs of the communities they serve.

Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) is inviting local government officials and nonprofit leaders to a seminar to learn about grant opportunities from the state.

The seminar will be held on Thursday, March 12, from 5-7 p.m. at the Smethport Fire Hall, located at 109 S. Nelson St., Smethport.

“There are many funding opportunities available from the Commonwealth to help our local officials and nonprofit leaders continue their missions to help our citizens and improve our communities,” Causer said. “I hope everyone will take advantage of this opportunity to learn more.”

During the seminar, officials with the Northwest Region office of the PA Department of Community and Economic Development will discuss grant funding opportunities, such as:

• Neighborhood Assistance Program.
• Main Street Matters.
• Commonwealth Financing Authority Programs.
• Strategic Management Planning Program.
• Municipal Assistance Program.

Those who wish to attend are asked to RSVP online at www.RepCauser.com/events or by calling 814-362-4400.

Check the calendars for upcoming March Discover Lab activities!

Discover Lab:
For Immediate Release
Contact: Courtney Rieger
P: 814-781-3437
courtney@communityedcenter.com
Dates/Location/Times:
March 9, 2026- Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library, 3:30pm-5:00pm (Grades 3-5)
March 10, 2026- Johnsonburg Public Library, 4:00pm-5:30pm (Grades 3-5)
March 30, 2026- Bennett’s Valley Community Center, 6:00pm-7:00pm (Grades K-8)
March 31, 2026- Boys and Girls Club of St. Marys, 4:00pm-5:00pm (Grades 3-5)
Description: The Leprechaun has returned this year! Join us for zip lines and leprechauns!
No Registration Required!
Questions? Contact Courtney Rieger at courtney@communityedcenter.com or call (814) 781-3437

No School Days:
Engineer Extravaganza: a 4H and CEC No School Day
Dates/Locations:
March 16, 2026- Endless Mountains Methodist Church- Emporium, PA
Time:
10:00am-2:00pm
Registration Required
Bring a bagged lunch
Snacks and Drinks provided
Description: Join 4-H and CEC for fun-filled activities during the 2025-2026 school year on no-school days!
Open to students in 1st-8th grade whose schools have a day off.
Get ready for a fun-filled, hands on engineering extravaganza-spark the curiosity, creativity and exploration!
Register below using the following link by March 6th: https://forms.gle/7nPcxXQZHM7q8Qoc6
Questions? Contact: Natalie Aiello-email:nla11@psu.edu
Courtney Rieger-email: courtney@communityedcenter.com
or call (814) 781-3437

On February 26th Bradford City Fire Department was dispatched to 145 Lorana Ave. EXT, in Bradford for a commercial fire alarm. Derrick City Fire Dept. is on standby

State and Federal Tax forms are now available for pickup at the Barbara Moscato Brown Library, located at 27 W. 4^th Street in Emporium. State forms are sent in limited supply and we will likely run out.

Library staff are happy to help you locate tax forms, print documents from the IRS website, and provide computers to access tax software.

Please note: To comply with ethical guidelines, library staff cannot offer tax advice, tell you which forms to use, or assist in filling out tax forms.

Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library

Schedule of Events     
Friday, February 27
• 6:00 pm–Midnight — FREE Game Night at Pop’s Culture Shoppe
• 7:30 pm — Picasso at the Lapin Agile, a witty comedy with slapstick, Warehouse Theatre, Hamilton-Gibson Productions $
Saturday, February 28 
• 9:00 am-–11:00 a.m. Culinary Coins are Available at the Wellsboro Chamber of Commerce at 114 Main Street, Wellsboro $
• 10:00 am-–6:00 pm — FREE Stop in anytime at Nessmuk’s Sporting Goods to see furniture and art by Mike Welsh of MVW Woodworking who specializes in metal inlay designs in native hardwood furniture and art. Ask him questions. He will also have pieces for sale 
• 11:00 am–1:00 pm — Culinary Coins are Available at Beck’s Bistro at 104 Main Street and at the Penn Wells Hotel at 62 Main Street $
• 11:00 am–2:00 pm — Food & Beverage Hopping (Culinary Coins Event) $
• 5:00 pm— Mocktail and Appetizer Pairing, Shake, Stir and Snack while Creating Them from Scratch at the Rookie Cooks Academy $
• 7:30 pm — Picasso at the Lapin Agile, a witty comedy with slapstick, Warehouse Theatre, Hamilton-Gibson Productions $
• 7:30 pm — Velveeta Concert, Deane Center’s Coolidge Theatre $ 
Sunday, March 1 
• 2:30 pm — Picasso at the Lapin Agile, a witty comedy with slapstick, Warehouse Theatre, Hamilton-Gibson Productions $

LAST WINTER WEEKEND IN FEBRUARY OFFERS CULINARY COIN EVENT AT 11 ARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS AND FOOD LOCATIONS PRESS RELEASE WITH SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Crafts & Cuisine Weekend is this Friday through Sunday, Feb. 27-March 1. It is the last of the four February Winter Weekends in Wellsboro.

The highlight of this weekend is the Culinary Coin Event. Each coin can be redeemed for one special appetizer and/or a beverage at 11 participating locations this Saturday, Feb. 28, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. A least one location is offering a dessert. 

Some of these same businesses also feature crafts made by artisans.

The locations are: Beck’s Bistro, Cafe 1905, Highland Chocolates, Komodo Gelato, Los Agaves Taqueria, Oregon Hill Winery, Penn Wells Hotel & Lounge, The Roost, Timeless Destination, Wellsboro House Restaurant & Brewery, and the West End Artisan Shop.  

The Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce office at 114 Main Street has Culinary Coins available for purchase on week days during regular office hours and this Saturday, Feb. 28 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. On Saturday only Culinary Coins will also be available at the Penn Wells Hotel at 62 Main Street and Beck’s Bistro at 104 Main Street from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The coins are $5 each or 12 for $50. 

A free passport will be given to every person who purchases coins and to anyone that requests one. Included in the passport are the names of the Culinary Coin Event participating locations and those that also feature crafts that visitors can explore throughout the weekend.

For more information about Crafts & Cuisine Weekend, visit the chamber website at www.wellsoboropa.com or call 570-724-1926.

On February 26th Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to N. Brooklynside Rd. In Liberty Twp.For abdominal pain

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) and Kaleida Health are in discussions regarding LECOM acquiring the Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) campus, including The Pavilion, the 95-bed skilled nursing facility, ensuring the continuation of essential healthcare services for the Bradford community.

The proposed acquisition remains subject to the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements between LECOM and Kaleida Health, as well as the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals.