NEWS

Cattaraugus Co. Sheriff: Travel Advisory CANCELED. Conditions have improved. There is a Lake effect snow warning in effect until December 7 at 4AM. Details at weather.gov/buf. Information as of 12/5/24 @ 9:15PM

Thank you to all of our Farmers Market supporters. Due to the snowy and frigid weather, THE MARKET FOR THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Stay warm and safe.

*  Beginning in January 2025 the Farmers Market will be the first Saturday of each month until May. The Saturday dates are January 4, February 1, March 1, and April 5.  May 2025 the market will again be on the square

*  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 netrabaker@hughes.net]

The Annual Advent Ministerium Luncheons will be held on Wednesdays from noon until 1:00PM.  Everyone is invited to attend even if you can’t afford the free will offering.  The money that is collected is used throughout the year to help emergency situations in the community. 

 December 11th, the luncheon will be hosted by Park United Methodist Church located adjacent to the Court House.

December 18th will be at St. Eulalia’s Roman Catholic Church.

All luncheons begin promptly at noon!  Please come for the fellowship and good food!

ON 12/01/2024 BETWEEN 0230 and 0330 hours

MALE PICTURED BELOW IS A SUSPECT IN A THEFT OF COIN MACHINE WHERE APPROXIMATELY $1100 DOLLARS WERE TAKEN FROM “BRADFORD SOAP BOX” LAUNDROMAT.

BCPD OFFICERS ARE ASKING THE COMMUNITY FOR HELP IDENTIFYING THE SUSPECT.

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION IS ASKED TO CALL 814-887-4911 or MESSAGE US ON FACEBOOK

The PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources this month announced $5,218,900 in grant awards for organizations and projects across the 13-county PA Wilds Conservation Landscape region that help to advance local efforts to grow the region’s tourism and outdoor recreation sectors in a sustainable way.  

The investments were selected through a statewide competitive process as part of the Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2), a grant program DCNR administers annually. 

This year’s C2P2 grants in the PA Wilds region cover a range of projects and partnerships, from providing funding for regional organizations that are helping to coordinate outdoor recreation, tourism and heritage development partnership networks, programs, mini grant programs and other critical capacity, to specific projects in individual communities related to stewardship, planning, and developing tourism, recreation and heritage assets. 

The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship (PA Wilds Center) received two grants totaling $406,000, to support its work coordinating the PA Wilds programs and partner networks, as well as to undertake key projects, such as standing up a bike rental/share operation in Marienville along the Knox-Kane Rail Trail;  increased messaging around planned maintenance at the Kinzua Skywalk, a major attraction in the region; and undertaking the first of seven visitor-oriented recreation maps of the region, which the Center is developing in partnership with local communities and PA-based Purple Lizard Maps, a premier recreation mapping company with distribution across the Mid-Atlantic Region.  

On December 5, at 3:34 pm Great Valley and Humphrey were dispatched to 5500 Howe Hill Rd. for an oil truck rollover accident with possible injuries.

Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily restricting certain vehicles on Interstate 80 in north central Pennsylvania.

Vehicle restrictions reflect Tier 2 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan (PDF), and are in effect on the following roadways:

·         Interstate 80 between the Ohio State line and Exit 212 (Williamsport / Interstate 180) in Northumberland County.                            

Under Tier 2 restrictions, the following vehicles are not permitted on affected roadways:

·         Tractors without trailers.

·         Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded enclosed trailers, open trailers or tank trailers.

·         Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded tandem trailers.

·         Tractors towing loaded tandem trailers without chains or Alternate Traction Devices (ATDs).

·         Enclosed unloaded or lightly loaded cargo delivery trucks/box trucks that meet the definition of a CMV.

·         Passenger vehicles (cars, SUV’s, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers.

·         Recreational vehicles/motorhomes.

·         School buses, commercial buses and motor coaches, regardless of the availability of trains or ATDs.

·         Motorcycles.

Truck restrictions on I-86 both directions NY State Line: PA State Line, Start Route I-86, within the state of Pennsylvania (Mina) to End Route (Entire Length) (Greenfield Twp) All lanes open . Due to forecasted weather conditions, PennDOT has implemented a ban on all commercial vehicles, except for loaded CMV’s with chains on board, until further notice.

December 14, 12pm-3pm–Santa in the Shay: Santa will be in the cab of our Shay locomotive to listen to all your holiday requests. Take an instant pic with St. Nick and make a special ornament for your tree. Cookies and hot cocoa will be served in the museum program room.

Experience the Magic of Christmas with our Drive Thru Live Nativity Scene!

Join us for a heartwarming evening as the Hilltop Baptist Church brings the story of Christmas to life!

 Date: December 7, 2024

 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 

 Location: Hilltop Baptist Church 3658 Rt.646 Gifford, PA 16732

Celebrate the season from the comfort of your car as you journey through scenes of the Christmas story, all beautifully portrayed by our youth. From the shepherds to the manger, each stop brings you closer to the miracle of Jesus’ birth. Enjoy Christmas carols, live animals, and a warm holiday message.

We look forward to sharing this meaningful experience with you!

Due to the weather, the Oswayo Valley Memorial Library will be closed on Thursday, December 5th. 

Good Luck Coach Justin Bienkowski and the Port Allegany Gators as they take on Bishop Guilfoyle today at 1:00 at Cumberland Valley High School!

Coudersport and Galeton Senior Center are closed today 12/5.  Stay home and keep warm.   With closure there are no home delivery meals today either. 

Due to weather conditions, Coudersport Area School District is closed today. Be safe if you are traveling.

Hebron Center Christian School will be closed today December 5th, 2024

Smethport Area School District will be Closed Today