NEWS

On March 20th Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to Upper Portage Rd. Afor a possible stroke

On March 20th Roulette Fire Department was dispatched to 13 Sartwell Creek Rd. for a wildfire with exposure

On March 20th Port Allegany Fire Department was dispatched to Sartwell Creek Rd. For a possible fire. Update all units have been recalled

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The Junior High Basketball Teams are hosting a bake sale next Wednesday at their last home game of the season. Come out and grab a treat and support our junior high boys and girls!

Allentown, PA – Motorists are advised that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in coordination with Bridging Pennsylvania Developers I (BPD-I) will implement a traffic switch as part of Stage 2 of the I-80 Lehigh River Bridge Project.

The contractor will be implementing a new traffic pattern on I-80 eastbound, as early as March 21, 2026, at 9:00 PM, weather permitting. Eastbound traffic will be shifted to the right onto the new eastbound bridge.

After the eastbound traffic is shifted, there will be an approximate two-week delay until the I-80 westbound traffic will be shifted to the existing eastbound bridge utilizing temporary median crossovers.

Drivers should remain alert for changing traffic patterns, follow all posted signage, and allow extra travel time when traveling through the area.

The Community Education Center’s Leadership Elk and Cameron program’s (LEC) monthly session focused on local history and preservation in March. The day started at The Johnsonburg Community Center where the participants heard from John Kautz and Ray Beimel about the history of Elk and Cameron Counties. Next the group received a tour of the Johnsonburg Community Center from the Director, Tara Pogue.  To end the morning, the group got a Brick Block Tour from Stephanie Distler, President of the Johnsonburg Trust.  One participant said “I am very impressed that modern opportunities have connected with historic opportunities.  Revitalizing old structures to be used for modern opportunities proves that Elk and Cameron Counties continue to appreciate its historical value”.

There will be a special Human Services Committee meeting at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25.  The meeting is being scheduled to take action on the items that could not be voted on at the regular March 19 Human Services Committee due to a lack of quorum.

Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) is inviting area students and aspiring tradesmen and business leaders to his second annual Future Entrepreneur Summit on Thursday, April 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Lambs Creek Events, 200 Gateway Drive, Mansfield.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our community, and the need for folks in the trades is only continuing to rise,” Owlett said. “After a successful inaugural summit last year, it was a natural choice to focus on the trades and the many opportunities they present for this year’s event. This is a great opportunity to learn from one another as we grow together.”

The event will include a light breakfast, panel discussions with a variety of local business owners, and opportunities to connect with community resources. Lunch will be provided, along with time for networking.

The summit is open to students, new business owners or anyone interested in learning more about careers in the trades. There is no charge to participate, but registration is required. To sign up, visit Owlett’s website at www.RepOwlett.com/events or call the Wellsboro office at 570-724-1390. The deadline to register is Tuesday, March 31.

The event is co-hosted by Develop Tioga, Northern Tier Regional Planning and Development Commission, Progress Authority, University of Scranton Small Business Development Center and Ben Franklin Technology partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Sponsors include Commonwealth University – Mansfield, National Federation of Independent Business, PA Chamber of Business and Industry, Pennsylvania College of Technology, and The Fund for Northern Tier Development.

Bradford, PA/Olean, NY – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, are pleased to announce Kristyn Wilber, RN, an oncology nurse at the Barry Street Health Center in Olean, as the 2026 first-quarter Nightingale Award recipient. Wilber has been a nurse at OGH since 2018.

“It takes a special type of person to be an oncology nurse. Patients often say that coming to our office is their safe space. They feel welcomed, cared for and look forward to freely talking with our staff. Kristyn helps make all of this happen. She has a genuine compassion for all of our patients including their family members. She makes each patient feel special. She goes above and beyond to provide the patient with the best care possible. She educates patients naturally throughout sincere conversation,” said her nomination.

PITTSBURGH – For women age 70 and over with a common form of breast cancer, determining “the right size” of treatment can be challenging, in part because clinicians have limited tools to guide individualized treatment decisions.  

In a study published today in Clinical Cancer Research, scientists at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found that a blood-based test may help guide treatment decisions for a carefully selected group of women age 70 and over who have estrogen receptor–positive breast cancer, who were considering endocrine (or hormone-blocking) therapy as the primary treatment and forgoing surgery and radiation.  

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This week, STORE WIDE 60% off!!

Bonus deal: All cards $2 on Thursday!!

Our hours will be:

Monday: 11-6

Tuesday: 11-6

Wednesday: 11-6 

Thursday: 11-6 

Friday: 11-6

Saturday: 10-4

This morning at approximately 3:30 a.m. our Patrol Officers were dispatched to the 7-11 at 607 N. Union St. for a male that had pushed and struck the female clerk working at the time . This male left in a Tan Minivan before Police arrival. If anyone has information on who this male in the photo may be please call the Olean Police dept. at 716-376-5677. Calls can be kept confidential.

On March 19th Kane Fire Department was dispatched to 130 Greeves St.for and automatic fire alarm

On March 19th Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to W. Willow St. in Smethport for abdominal pain

Check out our upcoming programs for students in grades K-8 and 3rd-5th!
Discover Lab:
Dates/Locations/Times:
April 7, 2026- Johnsonburg Community Center
4:00pm-5:30pm (Grades 3-5)

April 13, 2026- Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library
3:30pm-5:00pm (Grades 3-5)

April 27, 2026- Bennett’s Valley Community Center
6:00pm-7:00pm (Grades K-8)

April 28, 2026- Boys and Girls Club of St. Marys
4:00pm-5:00pm (Grades 3-5)
For Immediate Release
Contact: Courtney Rieger
P: 814-781-3437
courtney@communityedcenter.com

Description: Spring is nearly here! Join us in welcoming the season by assembling and planting your own
microgreens!
** No Registration Required! **
Questions? Contact Courtney Rieger at courtney@communityedcenter.com or call (814) 781-3437
Discover Lab Event:
Mom, Me and Microgreens
Open to: Grades 3rd-5th
Location: Ridgway YMCA
Date: April 23, 2026
Time: 3:30pm-5:00pm
Description: Join the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners and the CEC Discover Lab for a fun afternoon of
learning about microgreens, setting up your very own microgreen grower and making a 3Doodler plant pick to
add to your grower.
Register by April 17, 2026 by using the following link: https://forms.gle/GPEJT1JnkYXy3JBH6
Questions? Contact Courtney Rieger at courtney@communityedcenter.com or call (814) 781-3437

The student of the week is Autumn Ford. Autumn is a sophomore from Oswayo Valley School District who attends Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center for Health Assisting. She received fourth place at the District 6 SkillsUSA competition for medical assisting this year. 

In the classroom, she is an excellent student with valuable insight during lessons and laboratory practice. Her positive, yet humble, attitude and genuine kindness make her a trusted leader in the classroom. Throughout this year, she has already received certifications in OSHA 10, BLS, and Stop the Bleed. 

Next fall, she plans to obtain her nurse aide registration. Autumn’s future plans are to attend college to become a registered nurse. Based on her personal qualities and her commitment to the improvement of the human condition, she will be a valued representative of the nursing profession.