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Today, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing to define human trafficking under state law and highlight the actions being taken to help identify, stop and prevent human trafficking from occurring in Pennsylvania.

The hearing, titled “Uncovering Human Trafficking,” took place at Three Springs Ministries and featured testifiers Korrin Moon, founder, Lantern Rescue; Scott Henry, president, Northern Tier Law Enforcement Instructors Group; Joseph C. Peters, district attorney, Wyoming County; and Heather Castellino, chief deputy attorney general, and Gabriel Fabian, special agent, both of the human trafficking section, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.

Beacon Light Behavioral Health System (BLBHS), Beacon Light Adult Residential Services (BLARS), Deerfield Behavioral Health (DBH), Deerfield Solutions and their parent company Journey Health System (JHS), hosted an annual employee service awards lunch in Bradford on Tuesday. The staff members being recognized are celebrating a total of 555 years of service.

Guy Signor, JHS President & CEO said, “I’m honored to be the first to congratulate and thank you for your years of service. We are nothing without you and you give so much of yourselves toward our mission of helping others.”

With 35 years of service at BLBHS, Kimberly Bond was applauded. Since she began her career in 1989, Bond has dedicated herself to her students without hesitation.

Port Allegany’s newest business is joining in the celebration of the 2024 River of the Year “ARTISTRY ALONG THE ALLEGHENY RIVER” being held in Port Allegany on September 21, 2024. The Feed Mill Gym, located at 69 Pearl Street, will be introducing their new Feed Mill Nutrition Bar with a grand opening on Saturday the 21^st from 1:00 pm to 3 pm. Since the beginning of the year the Feed Mill Gym has offered a range of fitness services in their state-of-the-art facility. Owner Kyle Bonneau provides an atmosphere that is motivating, energetic, and welcoming to individuals looking to start or continue their fitness journey. Another existing service at the gym is tanning in moderation promoting the positive impact of Vitamin D, known as the wonder vitamin. The calcium absorbed by tanning is a key factor to your body in a fitness routine. Pictured above are Alishia Monroe and Braelyn Taylor, your Feed Mill Nutrition Bar attendants providing made-to-order health-giving beverages that make your workouts smarter and more effective. Boost your energy, hydration, performance, protein and relaxation with a variety of delicious drinks. Loaded teas, iced coffees, protein shakes, hydration drinks, beauty teas and more are on the menu. Stop in during the Grand Opening of the Feed Mill Nutrition Bar and learn more from Alishia and Braelyn about the benefits and flavors. Kyle will be onsite offering tours of the gym, where your fitness journey transforms into an inspiring adventure, a place where goals are set, met, and exceeded.

The Elk County Democratic Committee will host a Weekend of Action coinciding with Saint Mary’s Bavarian Fall Fest this weekend Fri. Sept. 20^th and Saturday Sept. 21^st. The Committee plans to have its Headquarters open throughout the weekend and will host two candidate Meet & Greet events on Saturday along with a canvassing of neighborhoods throughout Elk County. All activities launch out of the Committee’s 2024 Victory Headquarters at 210 Brusselles Street in Downtown Saint Marys.

At 11:00am on Saturday, William McGill, candidate for Pennsylvania State Senate-25^th District, from Clinton County, will be at Headquarters to meet with area voters, answer questions and speak to those attending.

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More than $1 million has been approved for homeowners and renters in Pennsylvania after Tropical Storm Debby from August 9-10, 2024.

“This milestone highlights the hard work of partners at the local, county, state and federal levels,” said Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Director Randy Padfield. “We will continue helping individuals get this critical assistance as they continue on their journey of recovery after this devastating flooding.”

The Sylvania Township Supervisors have announced South Woods Road at the intersection of Eleven Mile will be closed from 9/26/24 until 10/10/24 for bridge replacement. 

Fundraiser for animals in need this Saturday in Wellsboro

There’s something for everyone at Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries’ Show Off fundraiser this Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Grand Canyon Veterinary Clinic’s grounds at 11765 Route 6, Wellsboro (across from Weis).

“We’re incredibly excited to bring back this event to benefit the lost, abandoned and at-risk animals we assist through Second Chance,” said Jim Howe, Second Chance’s board president. “Last year was so much fun for both dogs and people of all ages.”

The Show Off is centered around a series of competitions for dogs that everyone can come watch, but the event also offers kids’ games and arts and crafts, a painting activity for dogs, photo scenes, food including pup cups, local vendors offering handmade goods and dog-related business information, and raffles for chances to win prizes. The big-ticket prize is an animal crate table from Wayfair.

Entry is a $5 donation for adults; kids under 12 are free. Dog owners can also still sign up to compete at www.secondchanceas.org/show-off.   

For more information about the event, visit Second Chance’s website or follow its Facebook page.

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​HARRISBURG, Pa. (September 17) –The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) announced today that the Darbytown Access, which provides fishing and boating access to the Delaware River in Damascus Township, Wayne County, will be temporarily closed from September 23 through September 27, 2024.

During this time, improvements will be made to the boat ramp. 

While work is being completed at the Darbytown Access, boaters should plan accordingly to find alternate access to the Delaware River by using the Damascus Access upstream.

The PFBC thanks the public for their patience and understanding as these improvements are completed.

In April, the McKean County Historical Society received an anonymous letter sharing information regarding a citizen of Kane who became a POW in North Vietnam from May 19, 1967 – March 4, 1973. The letter also stated that the POW Day this year would be held on September 20.

Inspired by this information, the MCHS Program Committee began to formulate a program to honor and remember our POWs that is to be held on September 20 at the Eldred WWII Museum with Steve Appleby as the presenter.