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Alfred Station, NY, February 4, 2024 – Announcing the open period for grant applications through the Allegany-Cattaraugus-Chautauqua Fund for Women (ACC-FFW).  Grant applications, for individual grants, are being accepted through March 15th, 2024.  A thorough review of applications will precede award notifications on or around April 30th, 2024.  

Grants are awarded based on demonstration of need and applicant explanation of how the money will be used toward continued betterment that facilitates sustained self-sufficiency.  The amount awarded may vary from year-to-year, based on the number of applications and funds available, up to $1,000 per grant. 

February 05, 2024

PRESS RELEASE

Eligible small diverse businesses can apply for funding grants to assist with working capital, inventory, equipment, marketing, and costs to support ongoing operations.

Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro is delivering on a major budget priority, opening the application window for small diverse businesses across the Commonwealth to apply for a total of $10.5 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.

Grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 will be awarded to historically disadvantaged businesses that were in operation on or before March 17, 2020, and were impacted economically by COVID-19. All applications submitted between February 5 and February 23, 2024, will be considered for funding.

Insight Pharmaceuticals Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of TING® 1% Tolnaftate Athlete’s Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Liquid Due to the Presence of Benzene

I’m sorry it took so long to let everyone know how grateful we are for all the prayers and help that everyone has shown us.  How can we ever thank you for all the kindness you have given to us during our time of need.

During the time the fire was engulfing our house Randi Causer came up to see if we were all right. She later told me that when she was leaving, the song, “10,000 Angels” was playing on the car radio and the Lord did send us 10,000 angels.  The churches, my postal family and all of you were our angels.

When our son Tom went to see if anything was left, he found our family bible still there.  Of course, it was in four pieces, but it was opened to a picture of Jesus with his arms outstretched.

You’ve been a godsend to us and we are blessed to know everyone.  I wish we could write all that’s in our hearts.  For when I think of all the people that helped and all the prayers that were sent, I can only thank the Lord for the love he has sent to us with/in you.

You have given us hope and shown us how many of God’s children there are.  How much this town and everyone else has done for us we’ll never be able to thank you enough.  Now that we can see at least a small light at the end of the tunnel, we know that it was only possible through everyone’s kindness and prayers.  Our family has been blessed by all of you and we pray to the Lord to protect and bless every one of you.

Thank you and prayers,

The Chapin Family

There will be a Maple Festival Committee Meeting at Vinny’s Bar & Grill, at 762 N Main Street, Coudersport in the dining room on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 5pm. Volunteers are needed and welcome!

BLACK HOLE ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT:

SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, POTTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 

Sealed bids for the Black Hole Road Culvert Replacement project consisting mainly of demolition and disposal of the existing 4’ diameter, 2’ diameter, and 1.25’ diameter culvert pipes, installation of a new corrugated metal pipe arch with headwalls and wingwalls, roadway repair, and associated stream restoration being comprised of scour hole repair will be received by the Summit Township Supervisors, Potter County, Pennsylvania, until 6:00 pm, on February 29, 2024, at the Summit Township Office located at 811 Big Moores Run Road, Coudersport, PA 16915. 

The bids will be publicly opened and read at the Summit Township meeting at 6:00 pm on March 5, 2024. Bids should be sealed and clearly marked “Sealed Bids for the Black Hole Road Culvert Replacement”. Plans, specifications, and bid forms may be examined at the office of E & M Engineers and Surveyors, P.C., 24 Derrick Road, Bradford, PA 16701. Copies of specifications and bid forms may be obtained from the office of E & M Engineers and Surveyors, P.C., for a non-refundable price of $50.00 payable to the Summit Township Supervisors. 

There will be a $25 postage fee payable to E & M Engineers and Surveyors, P.C. for mailing bidding documents. Addenda, if any, will be issued to only those persons whose name and address are on record with the owner as having obtained the bidding documents. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on February 12, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. The meeting location will be at the project site near the intersection of Black Hole Road and First Fork Road, Coudersport, PA. 

All Bidders are required to attend. A certified check or bank draft, payable to the order of the Summit Township Supervisors or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total of the Bid shall be submitted with each bid. A performance bond and payment bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100 %) of the contract as awarded will be required as security for faithful performance of the contract. The successful contractor will be required to comply with all applicable prevailing wage rates, and the contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap. Proposals must be submitted on the forms prescribed. The Owner reserves the right, as its interests may require, to reject any and all proposals or waive any formalities or technicalities. Summit Township Supervisor

​Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that  Interstate 80 eastbound is closed at exit 236 (Route 487 / Lightstreet) in Columbia County, due to a vehicle crash.

A detour using Route 487, Route 4049 (Central Road), and Route 11 is in place.

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ATV Regional Trail Connector Program Continuing Through 2025

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced it will operate an ATV Regional Trail Connector through the 2025 riding season, following the conclusion of the ATV Regional Trail Connector in 2023.

An ATV Regional Pilot Report shares findings regarding the pilot on the department’s website.

Through collaborations with public and private partners, the pilot offered long-distance riding opportunities and contributed to local economies, while maintaining the many uses and values of the state forest system.

A key finding of the report showed that a multi-jurisdictional authority is necessary to ensure proper staffing, budget, and expertise to address the needs of the trail system. Learn more..

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced new grant funding totaling $793,800 for ATV-related projects.

Three recipients were awarded grants for projects including trail and trailhead construction and land acquisition for trail development.

“DCNR supports projects that improve upon and expand outdoor recreation opportunities across the Commonwealth, and we are excited to announce funding for this round of ATV projects,” Dunn said. “We look forward to seeing the impact of these projects and encourage worthy projects to apply for the upcoming spring grant round.”

The spring ATV and snowmobile grant applications will be accepted Thursday, February 1 through Friday, March 29.

Funding for these grants comes from the ATV and Snowmobile Restricted Accounts, which are funded through registration fees that riders pay, and support planning, construction, or maintenance of ATV and snowmobile trails and facilities. Learn more…

Allegany County Fire Wire

Saturday at 2:41 PM

Cuba fire and ambulance with mts als to west shore for two patients through the ice

Both patients out of the water. CPR in progress

BRADFORD – Applications for the 2023 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program are now open, and Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is reminding area residents that free assistance is available through his office.

Even more senior citizens and people with disabilities are eligible for rebates through the program this year thanks to a new state law that increased income eligibility limits to $45,000 for both homeowners and renters, excluding 50% of Social Security income. The maximum rebate was also increased from $650 to $1,000.

“At a time when many are struggling to meet the rising cost of inflation, this is a great opportunity for people on fixed incomes to get some help with their rent or property taxes,” Causer said. “My office is happy to help make that happen at no charge.”

In addition to offering assistance at the Bradford, Coudersport and Kane legislative offices, Causer has also scheduled a series of Property Tax/Rent Rebate clinics across the area. The schedule is as follows:

HARRISBURG, Pa. (February 1) – Beginning today, anglers looking forward to Pennsylvania’s popular spring trout season have another tool at their fingertips, as the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is pleased to make its 2024 adult trout stocking schedule available using the FishBoatPA mobile app and website (Fishandboat.com).

“Even though the calendar says it’s still winter, spring will be here before we know it,” said Brian Niewinski, Director of the PFBC’s Bureau of Hatcheries.  “For many people, fishing on the Opening Day of Trout Season in Pennsylvania and the weeks that follow is a tradition that they look forward to all year long.  Now that the anxiously awaited trout stocking schedule has been posted, anglers can start preparing by purchasing their fishing licenses, getting their gear ready, and planning their fishing trips.”

The trout stocking schedule is searchable by county, lists the waterways in alphabetical order, and indicates stocking dates, meeting locations for volunteers, and the species of trout that are planned to be stocked at each location.  In 2024, Pennsylvania’s statewide Opening Day of Trout Season will be held on Saturday, April 6.  A single, statewide Mentored Youth Trout Day will take place on Saturday, March 30.

To prepare for the start of the season, stocking operations are set to begin the week of February 19.  Anglers should note that fishing is not permitted on lakes and streams designated as Stocked Trout Waters from February 19 to 8 a.m. on the opening day of trout season, with the exception of the Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day, unless waters are included in the Stocked Trout Waters Open to Year-Round Fishing program.

The Master Watershed Steward program of Warren, Erie, and Crawford Counties is now accepting applications for the 2024 spring training! The 2024 spring training for the Master Watershed Steward program begins March 14th and runs through June 20th. Applications are now being accepted through Feb 15th for the Warren, Erie, and Crawford County program. Interested applicants can apply directly through this link: https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eLhq9J1HsIFhpzf

Learn more by watching our recent information session: https://psu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/Master+Watershed+Steward+Info+Session+-+Erie%2C+Warren%2C+Crawford+Counties/1_3ryqdx80

Contact Amber Stilwell, the program coordinator, if you have any questions: ars26@psu.edu<mailto:ars26@psu.edu>, 814.898.7086

See our website for more: https://extension.psu.edu/programs/watershed-stewards/counties/crawford-erie-warren

It has been 4 years since the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce hosted knitting and crocheting on Tuesday nights.  Recently an Emporium resident requested that a crafter night be held at the facility.  Kari Doud will host the events Tuesday nights from 6-8pm. 

Executive Director Tina Solak said she has been looking for a person to resurrect the weekly free program after receiving numerous inquiries about the status of the program.