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Long-time Cameron County-based Notary Public Diane Bolin, who retired after 36 years of distinguished service, was honored this week as state Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) presented her with a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Causer noted the important role notaries play in ensuring the accuracy and legitimacy of countless government-related documents by serving as an impartial witness, and he commended Bolin for always going above and beyond to provide these vital services to the community.

A new form of entertainment is on its way to Allegany County via the Musical Memories Café, beginning September 13 and continuing on the 2^nd Friday of each month.

The Musical Memories Café is a joyful and compassionate hour of shared musical experience designed to enrich the lives of caregivers and their loved ones with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other physical challenges, as well as isolated adults.

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Though it has been 23 years since that fateful day, the impact of 9/11 continues to resonate deeply with millions of American families, including my own.

That Tuesday morning started like any other for me. I’d spent my first decade in the Air Force flying missions all over the world. By the time of the attacks, I’d been with special operations for about a year. I got the news soon after arriving at work that morning, and everything changed.

Johnsonburg, Pa.:  Jim Miller of St Marys brought in the lone coyote on the last day of Rolfe Beagle Club’s Statewide, 10-Day, Coyote and Crow Hunt.  And it was a well-deserved coyote.  This was Jim’s first time entering the Rolfe Hunt and his first coyote harvested during the hunt timeframe.  “I started hunting predators just recently and I shot a coyote a couple of weeks ago, so I was excited to see if I could harvest another one during the hunt timeframe.

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Potter County the week of September 9. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in Potter County for the coming week is as follows:

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of September 9. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in McKean County for the coming week is as follows:

OLEAN, NY, 2024 —Olean General Hospital (OGH), a Kaleida Health facility, has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Coronary Artery Disease Rural Recognition Silver recognition for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing a specific type of heart attack known as an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), known to be more severe and dangerous than other types of heart attacks.

MANSFIELD, PA (August 2024) – FCCB is proud to announce that their broker, Matthew Stroup, has once again been named to the prestigious Forbes Best-in-State Next-Gen Advisors list for 2024. Matthew, who is a part of the FCCB Wealth Advisory* Division within FCCB, began his career in 2013 with FCCB.

            BRADFORD, PA / OLEAN, NY – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, are proud to announce the September 2024 Star Award winners. This September’s winners were Sue Conner, BRMC, and Katie Ford, OGH.

The Meals on Wheels office coordinator since August 2022, Sue Conner was recognized as the September 2024 BRMC Star Award winner.

After back-to-back United East championships and trips to the NCAA Division III Championships the last two springs, Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s golf coach Rob Lytle knows the importance of fall-season preparation.

“This is the most aggressive fall tournament schedule Penn College has ever seen. The only thing it’s going to do is make us better. I want our guys out there playing against the best of the best. That’s the only way we’re going to get better,” the third-year coach said. “The fall season will help us set the stage for the spring and another run at the conference championship.”

BRADFORD – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) and the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford (Pitt-Bradford) signed a guaranteed transfer agreement to enable NPRC students in three associate degree programs to transfer into bachelor’s programs at Pitt-Bradford.
 
The signing took place in an official ceremony held on the campus of Pitt-Bradford on Wednesday, September 4.
 
Those degrees include:

Wellsboro, Pa., – All individuals whose loved ones were under the care of UPMC Home Healthcare of Central Pennsylvania and Family Hospice of Central Pa. within the past year are welcome to attend a memorial service in their honor on Thursday, Sept. 12, 6 p.m., at Tioga County Fairgrounds, 2258 Charleston Rd., Wellsboro. 

“We understand the profound grief that accompanies the loss of a loved one, and we hope this service provides comfort and a sense of community during such a difficult time,” said Reverend Timothy Miller, bereavement and hospice volunteer coordinator, UPMC in North Central Pa. “This event is an opportunity to take the time to reconnect and rekindle our hearts’ connection that we have made with you and your family.”

For more information about this event, call 570-723-0760.

The Canyon Pilots Association Labor Day Weekend All-You-Can-Eat Fly-In Breakfast was on Sunday, Sept. 1 from 8 a.m. to noon at the corporate hangar at the Grand Canyon Regional Airport in Delmar Township at 112 Runway Road,  near Wellsboro.

“After the fog lifted, sometime between 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., it was a great day for flying. People went on airplane rides over the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon for a fee or entered a raffle for a chance to ride in a helicopter,” said Joe Burnside, Canyon Pilots Association treasurer. 

Lewis Township, PA – At an event today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), along with local officials and industry partners, announced that Route 14 is open to traffic in Trout Run, Lewis Township, Lycoming County. Motorists will use a temporary roadway that connects to Lycoming Creek Road (Route 1017), bypassing the damaged bridge, until the bridge is replaced.

Route 14 has been closed between Route 15 and Trout Run Mountain Road (Route 1002) since August 9 after severe flooding caused extensive flood damage to the bridge over Trout Run.

Pine Pitch, an a cappella singing group based in Wellsboro, hosted a Flood Aid Concert at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30 indoors in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. Raised was $5,034.48 for flood victims in Tioga County, PA

“Anyone who wants to contribute to directly benefit flood remediation efforts in Tioga County, PA can still do so by making checks  payable to the “Tioga County Partnership for Community Health” with “flood relief” in the memo portion and mailing it to 33 Pearl Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901.

Or can make a PayPal donation using this QR code:

Contributed during the concert were cash and checks totaling $3,404.48 and electronic donations made in advance of the concert were $1,630 or a total of $5,034.48 to help flood victims.

“It was amazing seeing the community engagement and generosity,” said Kacy Hagan, concert organizer from Pine Pitch. “More than 150 people attended even though we had to hold the concert indoors due to the rain. The Deane Center provided us with theater space; Jeff Ahlum provided the use of his sound equipment and volunteered his time to run sound for the event; Kevin Thomas volunteered to serve as emcee;  Pine Pitch A Cappella and Joe Callahan and Molly Cary of the House of Sterling performed; and Karin Knaus, a Pine Pitch member who lives in Westfield shared heart wrenching stories about some of the people impacted by the flood water. The outpouring of love from our community was evident.”  

One hundred percent of the funds collected will be used to directly benefit flood remediation efforts in Tioga County, PA. For more information on how to donate, visit tiogapartnership.org or call 570-723-0520.

St. Marys, PA:

The Fr. Eric Vogt Memorial Fund was established by his family at the Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) to help remember his many contributions to the community. As the longtime pastor of Sacred Heart Church, Fr. Eric nurtured both the spiritual and social life of the church and its parishioners.

The Sacred Heart Social Committee recently presented the Vogt family with a donation to honor their friend and advisor while helping to grow the fund which was established in his memory.

Groups and individuals are welcome to donate to the fund which is held at the Elk County Community Foundation. Donations can be made online at www.elkcountyfoundation.org or checks can be mailed to the the Elk County Community Foundation, PO Box 934, St. Marys, PA 15857. Please put Fr. Eric Vogt Memorial Fund in the memo line.

The Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies is the parent company of the Elk County Community Foundation. ECCF makes it easy for donors to establish funds that accomplish their charitable wishes. For more information contact the Foundation at 814-834-2125.