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[Bradford, PA] – Over 156 children in the Bradford Area School District, in local Headstart classrooms and through CARE for Children’s Early Intervention program received  brand-new coats this week from the Rotary Club of Bradford.

The project was supported by proceeds from the annual Rotary Golf Tournament, the Blaisdell Foundation and a matching grant from Rotary District #7280. 

“A warm coat is an essential item for children in our community,” said Ben Kirsch, President of the Rotary Club of Bradford.  “We are proud to work with Operation Warm, the Blaisdell Foundation and District #7280 on this initiative to make an impact on our community – especially this year, when more families than ever are in need.”

Jamie Yeager, 63, of 117 Chicken Hill Road, Kersey, PA, was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death is due to smoke inhalation and this death has been ruled accidental.

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Pastor B.J. Knefley

Have you happened to take notice that life is more often about what we can do rather than what we can be. We look for things to do in life, what to do for others, what we can contribute to society or our family. But I wonder, what would happen if rather than focus upon what we can do, we started to focus upon what we can be?

GALETON SHARED MINISTRY CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE WILL BE HELD 6:30 PM ON CHRISTMAS EVE. AT THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

THE COMMUNITY IS INVITED TO ATTEND.

ON 2025 COUNTY TENTATIVE BUDGET

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Allegany County Board of Legislators will hold a public hearing on December 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, Room 221, at the County Office Building, 7 Court Street, Belmont, New York 14813, on the Tentative Budget of said County for its 2025 fiscal year which begins on January 1, 2025, and ends December 31, 2025.

            Copies of the Tentative Budget are available at the office of the Clerk of the Board of Legislators at the County Office Building, Belmont, New York, 14813, during normal business hours, for purposes of inspection or procurement by interested persons. Electronic copies of said budget may be viewed at www.alleganyco.gov.

Belmont, NY – On November 20, 2024, the Allegany County Board of Legislators announced funding from a New York State grant to provide various programs and events for peer-to-peer support for veterans.  The mission of the funding is to assist veterans, service members, and their families to achieve and sustain personal health, wellness, and purpose in their post-service lives through the support of trained veteran peers.

The Tiadaghton Audubon Society, based in Wellsboro, is hosting two Christmas Bird Counts during the winter of 2024-2025. The Cowanesque Circle bird count will be on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 and the annual Wellsboro-Mansfield Circle bird count on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.

Fourteen singers and instrumentalists, including the five members of Stage Fright and nine guest musicians, will perform selections from The Last Waltz, the famous “farewell” concert given on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, 1976 by the Canadian-American roots rock group known as The Band.

Families and pets of all kinds are invited to pose for photos with Santa “Paws,” benefiting Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries. 

Pet Photos with Santa are offered on three dates and locations to choose from, with no appointment needed: 

PennDOT Encourages Homeowners to Winterize Their Mailboxes

Montoursville, PA – As the winter season approaches, it is important that property owners make sure their mailbox is in the correct location to ensure the efficiency of both the mail service and the snow plowing operations. In addition, property owners should also inspect their mailbox to verify it has a strong support.

This Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m., the Molly’s Boys Jugband is inviting audience members to play handmade spoons, washboards and other inventive instruments for one song during their show in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.

Make a difference in someone’s life this Christmas. 
 
The First Presbyterian Church of Wellsboro is encouraging support for 13 charitable organizations by holding the Alternative Giving Christmas Fair online for the public now through Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 and in person on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at 130 Main Street during Wellsboro’s Dickens of a Christmas.
 
The 13 charitable organizations are: Child Evangelism Fellowship of Tioga County, Diapers for Darlings, Harbor Counseling, Heart of Tioga, His Thousand Hills Christian Camp & Retreat Center, Humble Bumble Project, Medical Benevolence Foundation, Planted, Wellsboro Area Salvation Army, Samaritan House, Seeds of Hope Partners, Tioga County Homeless Initiative, and Wellsboro Area Food Pantry. 

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James Bert (Jim) Jones.

Over his 84 years of life, he blessed everyone that was fortunate enough to know him.

His devotion to his beloved Cynthia during their 23 years of blissful marriage was obvious to everyone.

Jim’s dedication to every corner of our community and to his Lord and Savior was a true treasure and will be sorely missed by us all.

Rest in eternal peace dearest husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Emporium, PA — Get ready to add some sparkle to your season with the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library’s Holiday Basket Raffle! This year’s event is brimming with festive magic, literary delights, and thrilling surprises that will leave you feeling merry and bright.

Crash and Road Closed on I-86 eastbound Steuben-Chemung County Line (Corning) to Exit 49 – Olcott Road; Ramp (Big Flats) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed East bound Motor vehicle crash 4 vehicles involved.

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The annual Veterans Dinner was held at the VMI (Veterans Memorial, Inc.) Saturday night.  Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Wayne Thomas.  During the program, Thomas presented three PAHS grads, Class of 2024, with $1000 scholarships.  Awarded the Roxie Taylor Volunteer Scholarship was Julia Postlewait.  The Paul Maynard Scholarship of Courage was awarded to Anastasia Robbins and Alana Corey.  Guest speaker for the event was PASD Superintendent  and Army Veteran Paula Newell.  

Members of the First Presbyterian Church along with other community volunteers packed shoe boxes  to be sent to children in underdeveloped areas.  Operation Christmas Child is organized by Samaritan’s Purse.  People around the world put together these shoe boxes to be sent to 178 countries.  Children receive them as possibly the only gift they receive in their lives.  With the boxes, they are also given booklets telling about Christ. 

For over five years, the Port Allegany FPC has been giving shoe boxes.  This was the second year the church hosted a packing party for the whole church to participate.  This small church along with the help of several others, prepared 130 boxes.  Once they have been processed, the church will be notified of what country their boxes were delivered.  Last year’s boxes went to the Dominican Republic.