Special Weather Statement National Weather Service State College PA 507 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026
…BANDS OF SNOW THIS MORNING…
Bands of snow showers will move across Central Pennsylvania this morning. These snow showers will quickly reduce visibility to less than one mile and may result in slick roads. Use extra caution while driving and leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicles in front of you.
“Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me….I once was lost but now am found, Was blind, but now, I see.”
Amazing Grace is a hymn written by John Newton, who penned the words from his personal experiences. Although raised to follow God, he lived contrary to everything he was taught. In fact, he had become quite a vile person and even denounced God and everything he had ever been taught about Him. During a terrible storm at sea, God began to work on his heart. As he came to the end of himself, he contemplated the grace of God. He wondered whether he was even worthy of His mercy. The rest of the story is history, as Amazing Grace was born from that experience.
Smethport – William D. “Bill” Rees, Sr., 82, of Smethport, passed away Wednesday (February 4, 2026) at Warren Manor, Warren, PA.
He was born February 28, 1943 in Olean, NY, the son of George Vernon and Mary (Moody) Rees. On May 8, 1971, in Eldred, PA, he married Jacqueline A. Bradt, who survives.
Mr. Rees was a graduate of Smethport Area High School Class of 1961 and attended Olean Business Institute, obtaining a business degree.
Bill worked for Interstate Amesite for many years before retirement. He went back to work at Erdman Anthony Consuting Engineers of Mechanicsburg, and worked there until he retired again in 2017.
Bill was an avid farmer and gardener. He had also owned “The Betty Blue” in Eldred from it’s beginnings. He coached Little League in Coryville for many years and enjoyed his time fishing and boating at Chautauqua Lake with his family. He was a member of the Lakewood Rod & Gun Club and the Eldred American Legion.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 6 at 1:03AM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo, NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected. The coldest wind chills are expected to be late tonight through Saturday.
* WHERE…Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Southern Erie Counties.
* WHEN…From 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.
INSTRUCTIONS: This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 15 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 25 below zero or colder.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 6 at 1:03AM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below zero
expected.
* WHERE…Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN…From 4 AM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS…The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
INSTRUCTIONS: Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Issued By: NWS Binghamton NY
MANSFIELD, PA – C&N is pleased to highlight Kori Casselberry in her new role as Vice President & Mortgage Loan Originator. Her continued leadership, experience and commitment to community exemplify C&N’s relationship-based approach to banking.
Kori began her career at C&N in 2013 and has over a decade of experience in mortgage lending, underwriting and processing. She has served in several specialized roles, including Loan Origination Manager and Mortgage Loan Underwriting Team Leader. These roles strengthened her ability to anticipate challenges, streamline lending processes, and support both customers and colleagues with thoughtful, solution-focused leadership.
Pike Township will hold an Executive Session on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
The meeting will take place at 181 West Main St, Galeton, PA
Williamsport, Pa., February 5, 2026 – JayAnne Hall, patient care technician, UPMC Williamsport; Sue Minotti, supply specialist, Hospital Operations, UPMC Muncy; Shane Allen, support technician, Surgical Services, UPMC Williamsport; and Astacia Tyler, CNA, Muncy Place, wererecently recognized with the BEE Award for theiroutstanding support of nursing teams.
The BEE Award, meaning Be Extraordinary Every Day, recognizes the care team that supports nursing staff and works closely with them to provide patients with the compassion and care they need.
JayAnne was nominated by a patient who shared:
HEADLINE: Winter Weather Advisory issued February 5 at 12:44PM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…A combination of widespread snow and localized lake effect
snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches expected,
with locally higher amounts possible across the hilltops south of
Buffalo. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will create areas of
blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE…Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and
Cattaraugus Counties.
* WHEN…From 7 AM Friday to 7 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will
impact the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…An Arctic front will bring widespread snow
showers to the region Friday morning, which will then taper off to
more localized lake effect snow Friday night through Saturday.
Winds strengthening behind this front late Friday evening through
Saturday will resulting of blowing and drifting of the fresh
snowpack.
INSTRUCTIONS: Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited
visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY
Laurence R. Bailey, Jr., age 80 of Galeton passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at the Guy & Mary Felt Manor in Emporium. Born July 23, 1945 in Olean, NY, he was the son of the late Laurence and Dorothy (Gardner) Bailey, Sr.
Larry proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He married JoAnn C. Carlson on April 24, 1971 in Galeton and they shared 34 years together until her passing in 2005.
He worked for 38 years as an installer for the telephone company, Bell Atlantic and then Verizon. He was a member and served as cantor at the First Baptist Church of Shinglehouse, was a 36 year member and First Responder of the Galeton Hose Ambulance, served on the Galeton School Board and was an active member of both, the Galeton Moose Lodge and the Raymond Richar VFW Post #6611. Larry loved the outdoors; hunting and riding his 4 wheeler.
He is survived by his children, Eric Bailey of Galeton, Kristin and Dan Martuccio of Emporium and Kevin and Tiffany Bailey of Wind Gap, PA; grandchildren, Gabrielle Martuccio of Erie, PA, Nicholas Martuccio of Emporium and Stella Bailey of Wind Gap; sister, Lyn and Jim King of Milton, PA and brother, Tim and Julie Bailey of Olean, NY. Family will receive friends at the Galeton Hose Ambulance, 2 Union St., Galeton on Saturday, February 7th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
A funeral service with military honors will be held immediately following at 12:00 PM with Rev. Clint Pearsall officiating. Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Galeton Hose Ambulance.
Arrangements are in care of the Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
The Cole Foundation recently received a donation from Rich Johnson’s family through the Honor Your Caregiver program, along with a message praising Dr. Andrea Heller’s outstanding care.
In memory of Rich Johnson, our family wishes to honor Dr. Andrea Heller for the exceptional palliative care she provided over the past 15 months.
Dr. Heller demonstrated deliberate thoughtfulness in her approach caring for Rich. During each visit, she engaged him on a personal level, discussing any and all issues that affected his quality of life, and she listened to his priorities. She guided and educated our family on the progression of his dementia and other health concerns, ensuring we always considered Rich’s personal wishes and treatment goals. She showed us an abundance of kindness, compassion, and knowledge.
Throughout this challenging time, Dr. Heller became a vital source of truth for our family. She instilled hope and confidence in us, reassuring us that we could meet Rich’s needs while honoring his wishes. She provided clarity and comfort as we navigated various medical options and potential outcomes. Her support brought great comfort to our family, and we will forever be grateful that Dr. Heller, affectionately known by Rich as “The Cute Minister,” was his physician.
Thank you, Dr. Heller, for being part of our dad’s team.
The Family of Rich Johnson
If you would like to make a donat ion to honor a caregiver, visit our website at
EXTREME COLD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING…
* WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below possible.
* WHERE…A portion of central Pennsylvania.
* WHEN…From late Friday night through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS…The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If you must go outside, dress in layers. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia.
Alfred Station, NY, February 4, 2026 – The Allegany-Cattaraugus-Chautauqua Fund for Women (ACC FFW) announces the opening of its grant application period for 2026 on February 5, 2026. Grant applications will be accepted February 5 through March 20, 2026, with award notifications on or around April 30th, 2026.
These grants are awarded to women in the tri-county region to facilitate sustained economic 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. Grants are awarded based on demonstration of financial need and the applicants’ plan for how the grant funds will increase self-sufficiency. Recipients in prior years have used the funds to purchase equipment, to support business start-up expenses, or to advance skills and training.
Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 12:49AM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Dangerous wind chills colder than 20 below zero possible.
* WHERE…All of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN…From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS…The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…An arctic front will bring cold air and strong winds to the region Saturday morning. Below normal temperatures and blustery winds will result in wind chills dropping well below zero Saturday morning. Wind chills will remain below zero through the rest of the weekend.
INSTRUCTIONS: Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Issued By: NWS Binghamton NY
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Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 1:01AM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero possible. The coldest wind chills are expected to be late Friday night through Saturday.
* WHERE…Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties.
* WHEN…From late Friday night through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS…Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.
INSTRUCTIONS: This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 15 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 25 below
zero or colder.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY
Linea M. Taylor
Linea M. Taylor, 81, of Ceres, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
The SkillsUSA Pennsylvania District 6 Competitive Events were held on Thursday, January 29th and Friday, January 30, 2026. Skills USA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel by providing educational programs, events and competitions that support career and technical education in the nation’s classrooms.
Students throughout the central region of Pennsylvania traveled to the Pennsylvania College of Technology to compete in a variety of competitions. The results are in and the following students placed in their competitions:
1st- Reily Coopersmith, Port Allegany School District ~ Restaurant Services
1st- Jett Finch, Austin Area School District ~ Job Interview
1st- Jaiden Thomas, Smethport Area School District ~ Health Portfolio
2nd- Mackenzie Mack, Northern Potter School District ~ Culinary Arts
3rd- Aiden Collins, Smethport Area School District ~ Information Technology
We would also like to recognize all of this year’s competitors:
Melony Benson, Otto-Eldred School District ~ EMS
Melina Burford, Port Allegany School District ~ Basic Health Care
Skylar Burrows, Austin Area School District ~ Nurse Assisting
Autumn Ford, Oswayo Valley School District ~ Medical Assistant
Trinity Menteer, Kane Area School District ~ Criminal Justice
Cyrerra Neely, Port Allegany School District ~ Medical Terminology
Zachary Pitts, Oswayo Valley School District ~ Welding
Lillian Major, Cameron County School District ~ Early Childhood
We are very proud of all our students who took extra time to prepare and compete!! The state competition this year will be held in Hershey, Pennsylvania on April 8-10, 2026. State Gold Medalists from this event in April will advance to the National Leadership & Skills Conference.
The Winter Potter County Farmers Market scheduled for Saturday February 7th at the Riley Gallery has been canceled due to the very cold predicted temperatures.
Please contact your favorite vendors for any baking or items you want. They would be happy to connect with you. Winter will end.
[NOTICES:
* STARTING IN JANUARY, NEW WINTER MARKET HOURS ARE SATURDAYS FROM 11AM TO 2PM.
* Beginning in January 2026 the Farmers Market will be the first Saturday of each month until May. The remaining Saturday dates are March 7th, and April 4th. May 2026 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 netrabaker2@gmail.com]
On February 2, 2026 at 10:25 am, after an investigation performed by the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau, an arrest has been made on an arrest warrant out of the City of Olean. Darryl V. Myers was arrested and transported to the Olean City PD pending further arraignment.
This Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m., the public is invited to a free screening of the 93-minute documentary “Without Arrows: 13 Years in the Life of a Lakota Family” being shown in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
Following the Thursday night screening, audience members are welcome to participate in a question and answer session with Delwin Fiddler, Jr., the subject off this film.
The Independent Lens PBS documentary chronicles 13 years (2011–2023) of Fiddler’s life. As a young man, he left his home on the Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota to escape a trauma that splintered his family.
National Teacher of the Year Ashlie Crosson will be the keynote speaker at a free education conference March 21 at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
The Outstanding Teacher Education Conference will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Mukaiyama University Room of the Frame-Westerberg Commons. The conference is intended for anyone interested in education – including not only current educators and administrators, but also pre-service teachers and even high school students thinking about a career in education.
While the sight of a frozen river or stream may look pretty, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is warning everyone to stay off of moving bodies of water that have frozen this winter. Along the Susquehanna RIver near Harrisburg today, the PFBC said when a thick crust of ice forms on rivers statewide, the phenomenon attracts curious onlookers wishing to see the ice up close, and there is a temptation to walk out onto the ice.
Members of the Cameron Elk Suicide Prevention Task Force were recently recognized in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives upon the task force being named Rural Health Program of the Year by the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health. They were also presented with a House citation by Reps. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) to recognize their good work. Pictured from left: Causer; Mike Gwin, community relations coordinator at Community Care Behavioral Health; James Moate, Cameron County commissioner; Chi Catalone, Penn State Extension educator; Sierra Himes, director of children’s prevention and assessment services at Dickinson Center; Olivia Luzier, community engagement and partnership coordinator with the VA Medical Center; and Armanini.
