NEWS

The Port Allegany High School Gator Marching Band ended their week-long band camp with a photo shoot held at the school.  The band participated in the Swedish Festival Parade on Saturday and the McKean County Fair Parade in Smethport on Monday.  They will end the week participating in a parade at Kennywood. 

New York defeated the PA team 56-0 on Saturday night at Parkway Field in Bradford.  The win has evened the score with NY now having 26 wins, along with PA’s 26 wins.  

Pennsylvania and New York Cheerleaders are pictured as they completed their half-time routine during the Big 30 Charity Classic.

The second Farm & Flea Market was held at the AMEIA (Allegheny Mountain Engine and Implement Association) grounds located at 4783 Route 155 in Port Allegany.  The markets are held the first Saturday of each month from June through October.  Time is 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Come and enjoy antiques and collectibles, handmade crafts, tools, hardware and village implements, food vendors and more.  Vendor spaces are available by contacting Becky Naylor at 814-596-6131.  The family-friendly fun events give the community an opportunity to support local farmers, collectors and craftsmen.  Pictured at the Farm and Flea Market Saturday are local vendors.  Also pictured are Langston Reed and Caleb Freer enjoying the tractor display.  

Maintenance Work Monday and Tuesday on I-180, Route 15 and Route 220 in Lycoming County

Montoursville – Motorists traveling in Lycoming County are advised of potential shoulder closures and lane shifts next Monday and Tuesday on Interstate 180, Route 220, and Route 15 for roadway maintenance.

On Monday, August 11, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and Tuesday, August 12, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM, the contractor, Chase Enterprises, will be applying herbicide along the following roadways:

• Route 15 between the City of Williamsport and the Route 184 interchange in Cogan House Township (Exit 155).
• Route 220 between the Interstate 180 / Route 15 interchange and Reach Road in the City of Williamsport.
• Interstate 180 in both directions between the Lycoming / Northumberland County line and the Route 15 / Route 220 interchange in the City of Williamsport. 

Motorists should be alert for shoulder closures and lane shifts where work is being performed.

The Port Allegany Rotary Club welcomed the McKean County Fair candidates at their regular weekly meeting held at the Moose Lodge #460. 

They are pictured with Rotarian Anna Fair. (From left to right) Alexis Prince, Miss Otto-Eldred; Mackenzie Ginkel, Miss Kane; Alayna McKervery, Miss Port Allegany; Mara Ours, Miss Smethport; and Madison Jordan, Miss Bradford.  
 The Queen Contest and Coronation will be held 6 p.m., Friday, August 15 at the mini-stage on the fairgrounds.  

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has received $286,104 from the U.S. Department of Education to help students stay in college and graduate. The money comes from a federal program called TRIO Student Support Services.

TRIO SSS supports students who come from families with low incomes, are the first in their families to go to college or have disabilities.

Come join the fun at our 8th annual Back to School Block Party on August 9th from 11-3. We’ll have FREE bounce houses, inflatable slides, cotton candy, popcorn, and soooo much more

Penn State Extension of Potter County will offer a free Paint and Sip workshop on Monday, August 11th from 6 pm to 8 pm. Presented by Patience Batterson, this event is a collaboration with the Potter County Arts Council. The workshop open to all Potter County youth ages 5-18 and will take place in the Penn State Extension conference room located on the back side of the Gunzburger Building, 1 North Main Street, Room #216, Coudersport, PA.

Participants will be provided with beverages along with a canvas, brushes, and paint.

To register, call the Penn State Extension office at 814-274-8540 x 107 or email srg22@psu.edu.

Olean Medical Group (OMG), a Kaleida Health organization, will open the doors to a new women’s health clinic in Bradford, Pennsylvania, offering expanded access to essential and specialized care for women of all ages. The clinic has been a focus of OMG’s commitment to enhancing access to comprehensive, compassionate care to the region.

The Foster Twp. Police are saddened with the loss of our past chief of police, Thomas C. Munn. Tom served our agency for 33 years and retired last August of 2024. Since his retirement, he still served the Bradford area as a security officer at the Guidance Center. Your service does not go unrecognized. Please keep Tom’s family in your thoughts and prayers. Tom will be missed by his brothers and sisters in blue. RIP Badge#186….

The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors AT OUR NEW LOCATION on the Courthouse grounds, at the corner and across the street from the square, every Friday (weather permitting) from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, August 8th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

We’re back on our summer schedule of Friday markets, BUT AT OUR NEW LOCATION due to renovations on the square.  We’ll be across the street from the square, along the sidewalk to the right of the courthouse entrance, and around the corner on East Street to the driveway.

The outdoor market is held each Friday from May through October (weather permitting; on very rainy days, we will relocate into the Riley Gallery (if available)).  In November, the farmers market goes indoors for the winter market.

Market times have been established after many trial times over the years.  If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly.  They are willing to try to accommodate your request.

 If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-598-0649 netrabaker2@gmail.com]

BLUE MARBLE FARM will hopefully be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce.  We will have Cucumbers, Haricot Verts (French Green Beans), Haricot Velour (French Purple Beans), Squash, Heirloom Tomatoes and much more.  We accept cash, checks and credit cards. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com

CARING CRAFTS will be attending this week’s Market! Weather Permitting! We will be bring a variety of Homemade Travel Pillows! Along with our Plastic Canvas Magnets/Ornaments! Our selection of both is very wide and unique! We have something for everyone! Don’t forget to like us Facebook! If your not able to stop by or would like to place an order please contact Jess at 814 203 2482! Caring Crafts excepts Cash payment! Hope to see everyone there! 

ALPACA CREATIONS will be a vender on Fri. Aug. 8 at the Potter Co. Farmers Market. We will be bringing HAND KNIT  Alpaca mitts, mittens, cozy hats with fair isle designs, shawls, a large variety of sizes and styles of alpaca socks. Also many colors and gauges of yarn, roving for felting or spinning and hand woven Alpaca scarves.   Accepting Credit cards.  Call with questions at 814-601-0049 Also open by appointment. https://alpacas75.wixsite.com/website   PA PREFERRED, PAOBA, JURIED, PA WILDS ARTISAN TRAIL

C&V SOAP AND CANDLES will be there weather permitting. We will have some homemade soaps and different candles. Thanks, Cloyd & Vicky 

CHRISTIE MARSHAL will be there, bringing grapevine wreaths.  They are summer creations and possibly some fall ones. Cash accepted.

BLU IVY CREATIONS will be there. I will be bringing handmade crochet items, including towel sets, market bags, water bottles and holders, facial cotton scrubby sets, over the oven door towel holders as well as tutus and tulle dresses. 

MIKE THOMPSON will be a vender this week at the Potter County Farmers Market bringing Yellow Squash, Zucchini Squash, Cucumbers, Leaks, Carrots, and Beets.  Will also be accepting FMNP checks and WIC Farmers market checks.   Knife sharpening will be available while you wait or shop the other venders.   CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED.

ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that are made with milk from our herd. We accept cash or card payments. 

The District Attorney’s Office, Bradford Township Police, City of Bradford Police and K9 Unit, County Detective K9 Unit, Foster Township Police, Pennsylvania State Police, Sheriff’s Department, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Police and 911 participated in National Night Out along with other community organizations.  

Come join the fun at our 8th annual Back to School Block Party on August 9th from 11-3. We’ll have FREE bounce houses, inflatable slides, cotton candy, popcorn, and soooo much more

BRADFORD, Pa. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has planned a year of family-friendly arts programming highlighted by an illusionist, music and “The Nutcracker.”

All performances will be held in the Bromeley Family Theater in Blaisdell Hall on the Pitt-Bradford campus. Tickets for mainstage events are $20 for the public and are $5-$10 for all students (preK-college). The full schedule and ticketing information can be found at www.upb.pitt.edu/theARTS.

The season opens at 7 p.m. Nov. 1 with “Magic Rocks,” featuring internationally known illusionist Leon Etienne. Etienne, who has wowed audiences on “America’s Got Talent,” “Penn & Teller: Fool Us,” and “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” brings a high-energy mix of grand illusions, sleight of hand and rock music to the stage. The show is a fast-paced, fun and interactive experience for kids, teens and adults alike.

At 3 p.m. on Dec. 7, Pitt-Bradford welcomes back New York Theatre Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker Ballet,” a one-hour, family-friendly reimagining of the holiday classic.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for the Wagner Family Library Fund.

The Wagner Family Library Fund, which made its first grant awards in 2023, is open to applications from libraries in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties.

Grants will be made to support educational programming and new activities for youth and adults. Grants will typically range between $100 and $200 and are not intended to fund ongoing, annual needs.

Mitch Gruver, owner of Papa’s Patties, was presented with the Matthew E. Baker Community Servant Award Tuesday by Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford).

Gruver was honored for his quick action to provide food to people devastated by flooding in the wake of Hurricane Debby.

“On what was one of the worst days for our community, we also saw the best from so many people who wanted to do whatever they could to help their neighbors in need,” Owlett said. “Mitch and his food truck crew were having a busy week at the Tioga County Fair when the flooding hit, but they didn’t hesitate to pack up and head over to the valley with 200 pounds of burgers and a whole lot of heart for the people who lost so much.”

Gruver and his team worked tirelessly, preparing and serving thousands of meals to the community. The time, skills and food he provided truly made a difference, not only by feeding those who were hungry but also by showing them compassion. He credited the many businesses and individuals who readily donated food and supplies he needed to continue serving others.

“I’m proud to be part of a community that pulled together during this time, but also proud to be a business owner and in a position to help others,” Gruver said. “I encourage all of us to see the need around us and don’t be afraid to step in to help.”

“The first step to leadership is servanthood. Mitch helped unite our community to address the needs of those who lost so much,” Owlett added. “We are grateful for Mitch’s leadership and for all those who came together to serve our community.”

The Matthew E. Baker Community Servant Award was created by Owlett and is presented annually in honor of his predecessor, former Rep. Matt Baker, who served in the state House from 1992-2018.

Five Cattaraugus-Little Valley graduates were recently awarded scholarships through funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Bailey Cannon, Hannah Dorman and Zoe Whitmore received the May C. Carroll Scholarship for $1,000.

The May C. Carroll Scholarship is given to a graduating senior of the Cattaraugus-Little Valley School District. Recipients must demonstrate academic promise and be active in extracurricular activities and community service. The scholarship was established at CRCF through the May C. Carroll Trust.