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“The League of Women Voters of Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties invites area residents to step out for Equal Rights at an 11:00 am, March 23, 2024 WALK FOR EQUALITY event in Olean. We will gather in front of Jamestown Community College, Cattaraugus County Campus, 260 N. Union Street and walk together along the sidewalk to Lincoln Park, East Pavilion. The event is a celebration of Women’s History Month and the more than 100 years of League history of activism, advocacy and education.

Organizers of the Sinnemahone Paddle announce that insurance and PA Fish & Boat permits have been received for the annual event.  It will take place Saturday April 13 on the Driftwood Branch of The Sinnemahoning Creek.  The starting line is across from the Emporium Country Club and the 11 mile race ends in Driftwood. 

Registration forms can be picked up at the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce office or printed from the web page www.sinnemahone.org.  Online registration is also open at https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Emporium/SinnemahonePaddle.  There are several classes for kayaks and canoes including tandem kayaks. 

OLEAN, N.Y., March 11, 2024 – The anonymous donor who established the Rebekah Love Family Scholarship at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation has announced a campaign to match up to $5,000 in donations to the scholarship fund.

Donations will be matched through Sept. 1. The goal of the campaign is to raise an additional $10,000 for the scholarship fund, so the award amount can grow in future years.

The scholarship fund is a tribute to the donor’s former Kindergarten teacher, Rebekah Love.

At the age of 17, Love was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Even with this diagnosis, Love went on to teach for 16 years at Ten Broeck Academy/Franklinville Central School District before having to retire due to her illness.

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford is commemorating Maker Month in March with several on-campus activities to ignite and inspire creativity, including a keynote address by Matt Verlinich, a senior program manager with Innovation Works.

Verlinich’s talk, “Engineer to Entrepreneur: How Making led my Career Journey,” will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, in the makerspace in the George B. Duke Engineering and Information Technologies Building. The discussion is free and open to the public.

Verlinich who served as a consultant and provided guidance to Pitt-Bradford officials when they were developing the makerspace in the Duke Building, manages Innovation Works Manufacturing initiatives, runs an ecommerce business, and has a passion for inspiring and helping entrepreneurs build their dreams.

“We’re very excited to have Matt come back to campus to speak,” said Dr. Matt Kropf, associate professor of engineering technology and director of the engineering technology and energy programs.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 — Get ready to stitch up some serious fun as the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library partners up with ECCOTA to bring you the hippest crochet workshop series this side of town. Calling all area youth ages 14 to 20 – get ready to unleash your inner crochet artist!

From April 18 through May 18, join us on Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Saturdays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library for an unforgettable journey into the world of crochet. Led by the fabulous crochet queen herself, Amanda Knight, this workshop series promises to be a whirlwind of fun, creativity, and endless possibilities!

“Let’s get crafty and create some magic with yarn!” exclaims Amanda Knight, the crochet sensation behind the series. “Get ready to learn the ropes of crochet while having an absolute blast – because trust me, this workshop series is going to be off the hook!”

Prepare to craft your very own masterpiece – an adorable emotional support potato complete with googly eyes! But wait, there’s more – each participant will have the chance to make an extra potato pal to share with a friend and spread the crochet love far and wide.

Alice I. Malacarne, 85, of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at her residence after a lengthy illness.

She was born on October 16, 1938, in Tyler, the daughter of the late Walter and Doris Saline Celinski.

On January 11, 1958, at St. Stanislaus Church, she married the late Irvin Malacarne Sr., who preceded her in death on May 12, 1993.

Alice resided most of her life in Ridgway and was a member of St. Leo Magnus Church. She loved to spend her time outside, she often found solace in simply swinging on her back porch. Her presence brought warmth and light to those around her, and her devotion to her family knew no bounds. Alice could be found reading a book or enjoying a picnic with her family.

She is survived by 6 children; Gary Malacarne and his wife Rosalee of Johnsonburg, Irvin Malacarne Jr. and his wife Lisa of Ridgway, Pamela Szymanski of Wilcox, Steven Malacarne and his wife Kim of TN, Susan Ginther and her husband Carl of Ridgway, and Angela Donati of Ridgway, 13 grandchildren; Crystal, Adam, Melissa, Regina, Amanda, Melissa, Steven, Jessica, Nathan, Zachary, Brandon, Emily, and Stephanie, and 15 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by 2 sisters: Janice Hand and her husband John of Kersey, and Helen Jean Castina of Brandy camp, and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by 2 sons in infancy, 2 brothers: Ronald and Dennis Celinski, a sister, Joyce Sperling, a great-grandchild, Madelyn, and a son-in-law, Adam “Lee” Szymanski.

Richard M. Langianese, 71 of Lewis Run, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

He was born on October 16, 1952 in Bradford, the son of the late Francis and Esther Doriguzzi Langianese.

He was a graduate of the former Bradford Central Christian High School.

On September 9, 1978 in Bradford, he married Roxanne M. Cary; who survives.

Richard was an avid golfer and he especially enjoyed his fishing trips to Canada with his friends.  He was also a former member of the Pine Acres Country Club.

He worked for the State of Pennsylvania for 36 years; starting with the local tax office and retiring from the Pennsylvania Lottery in 2010.  He was also one of the co-founders of the former Carnegie’s Restaurant.

In addition to his wife of 45 years, Roxanne Langianese of Lewis Run, he is also survived by three children, Jason (Roselyn) Langianese of Bedford, NH, Daniella Langianese of Lewis Run and Colton (Kai Torres) Langianese of Bloomfield, NJ; four grandchildren, Brooke, Colin, Aisley and Cambria and several nieces and nephews.

Wellsboro Fire Department

On Tuesday afternoon 3/12/2024, Wellsboro Fire Department responded to assist Department 2 (Mansfield) with the report of a grass/brush fire which resulted in an exposure (house) becoming involved.

Chief 1-10 (McCarthy) responded directly to the incident from the Mansfield area while Tanker 1-5 responded with 3 personnel from Station 1. Personnel from Wellsboro assisted with Fire attack and overhaul. 3,000 gallons of water was delivered by the apparatus.

Department 1 was on scene for approximately an hour before returning to quarters. No injuries to personnel or civilians have been reported. Our thoughts are with the family who were involved in this incident.

SAYRE (March 12, 2024) – The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers proudly welcomes Joselyn Allen-Elford to its team in the newly established role of Resource Development Associate. In this capacity, Joselyn will provide robust, innovative leadership and support to the President of the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers, facilitating the organization’s growth and development through the oversight of development programs. Additionally, she will be entrusted with managing a substantial $3.5 million scholarship program, distributing $136,000 annually to deserving recipients.

Crary Hose Company

INCIDENT DESC : ENTRAPMENT

LOCATION : 941 CALIFORNIA RD

MUNICIPALITY : BROOKFIELD

At 03/14/24 05:24, Crary Hose, Sabinsville Ambulance, Knoxville-Deerfield, Clymer, Wellsboro Ambulance and UPMC Wellsboro ALS were dispatched to 941 California Rd in Brookfield Township to the scene of a motor vehicle accident, one vehicle, log truck rollover with entrapment. Chief 5 arrived on-scene at 05:35, with Engine 5-3 arriving at 05:38.

Chief 5 reported that the vehicle had one occupant and that they had self-extricated. Chief recalled all responding fire units, requesting that EMS continue in. Engine 5-3 crew handled patient assessment. 5-3 also determined that the vehicle, which had come to rest in a ditch, did not require any further stabilization.

Wellsboro Ambulance, Sabinsville Ambulance and UPMC Wellsboro ALS arrived on-scene, with Wellsboro Ambulance and UPMC ALS providing further patient care and transport. It was determined that the injuries sustained required transport via helicopter, which was provided by LifeNet. Squad 5-18 and Knoxville personnel handled the LZ at Electricord Mfg. Pennsylvania State Police were on-scene, and Whites Towing handled recovery. We wish the driver of the truck a speedy recovery and thank all responders for your help.

Crary Hose Personnel: Chief 5 B. Goltz, Chief 5-20 M. Heyler, Chief 5-30 K. Mack, Rescue Captain A. Adams, Fire Police Captain M. James, Fire Police Lieutenant G. Bisel, FF S. Brubaker, FF M. Reed, FF T. Hurler, FF K. Engle.