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“The Great DuBois Fire of 1888 remains a notable event in local history, remembered for both its devastation and the bravery of those who responded. Let us not forget that every day, there are men and women who are willing to risk and sometimes give their lives to protect others, a sacrifice that deserves lasting recognition and gratitude.”

Sixteen students from Cameron and Elk Counties will have the opportunity of a lifetime as they travel to Germany and Italy in June 2027 for an educational experience focused on automotive innovation, manufacturing, and workforce development.

This international experience is being coordinated through the Community Education Center and its Future Ready Coordinator, Capri Kuleck, who is working to provide students with hands-on opportunities that connect education, career exploration, and real-world experiences.

The students are actively fundraising to gain community support and help offset travel expenses for the once-in-a-lifetime program. Through these efforts, they are not only working toward their travel goals, but also building valuable life and career skills along the way.

During the trip, students will explore some of Europe’s most renowned automotive museums and experience firsthand the history and future of transportation. Highlights include visits to celebrated European car museums, a guided tour of a truck or bus production facility in Munich, Germany, and the opportunity to experience the legendary Autodromo Nazionale Monza in Milan, Italy—one of the world’s most iconic motorsport destinations.

Before departing overseas, students will also connect their global learning to local industry by touring area factories that play a role in manufacturing automotive parts. These visits will help students better understand how their own communities contribute to the larger automotive world.

This summer, the group plans to participate in local farmers markets, where students will prepare and sell homemade baked goods. These fundraising opportunities will also allow students to strengthen communication, teamwork, customer service, and entrepreneurial skills while supporting other small businesses in the community.

Students are already recognizing how this experience could shape their futures. One student shared, “I could expand on my knowledge of the automotive industry and possibly end up with more job opportunities in the future.”

Program organizers believe opportunities like this are key to preparing the next generation for success. Amy Goode, the CEC’s Director of Community Partnerships shares this: “We want to build confidence in our future workforce, and it starts by allowing students to travel with confidence, learn with curiosity, and return with a broader understanding of the world.”

Community members interested in supporting the students can do so by attending local fundraising events and following upcoming announcements throughout the year.

Contact: Community Education Center
Capri Kuleck, Future Ready Coordinator
814-781-3437
capri@communityedcenter.com

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College – Sat May 2 2026
…FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT SUNDAY…

* WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected.

* WHERE…A portion of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN…From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Take protective measures now as freezing temperatures could damage or kill tender plants and vegetation.

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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
weather.gov/StateCollege

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company of San Leandro, California is voluntarily recalling certain powdered beverage mixes because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. This action follows a California Dairies, Inc. milk powder recall due to a concern of potential Salmonella contamination, which was supplied to a third-party manufacturer and used as an ingredient in powdered beverage mixes.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The affected beverage mixes are packaged in large formats intended for food service and institutional customers, but some powdered beverage mixes may also have been available for purchase by consumers through e-commerce platforms. No illnesses have been reported to date.

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The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library in Emporium is on a quest to make this year’s Summer Reading program a life-enriching experience for all ages! By partnering with local businesses and artisans, we can create a treasure trove of prizes that will inspire, educate, and delight our readers. Whether it’s a handcrafted item, a gift certificate, an unforgettable experience, or mini prizes, every donation is a beacon of hope for a brighter future.
All donors will become “official sponsors” of this summer’s program.
If you’re passionate about empowering our community through literacy, please reach out to Library Director, Yelena Kisler, by May 31, 2026 at 814-486-8011 or email her at librarian@barbaramoscatobrownlibrary.org. 

                On Sunday May 3, 2026, the Susquehannock State Forest will be hosting its annual Forest Management/Habitat tour.  The Susquehannock State Forest is located almost entirely in Potter County and consists of approximately 265,000 acres.   Representatives from the Susquehannock State Forest, US Forest Service and Black Forest Conservation Association will be participating in this year’s tour. 

                Several different site visits are planned for this year’s tour.    The site visits will include a recently completed timbersale located on State Forest Land, food plots and herbaceous openings planted to benefit various wildlife species, high quality trout stream with recent strategic large wood additions and riparian habitat work and the Black Forest Conservation Association. 

                The goal of the tour is to exchange information, build a better relationship with those that use the state forest, observe and discuss some of the challenges involved in both sustainable forest and wildlife management and examine some of the forest habitat improvements that are taking place.  Participants will hopefully leave with a better understanding of the interaction between forest management and wildlife habitat and be able to incorporate some of these techniques on their own private lands.

                The tour will begin at 9:00am at the Black Forest Conservation Association Clubhouse, located at 189 Back Road, Coudersport 16915.  The tour will conclude at 3:00 pm.   The tour is free of charge. Transportation and lunch will be provided.  If you have any questions regarding the tour or would like to register for the tour, please call the district office at 814-274-3600 or email at fd15@pa.gov by Saturday May 2nd.

On May 2nd Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to Sweden Valley Manor for a cardiac emergency

As we celebrate National Nurses Week (May 6–12), I’m filled with deep pride and gratitude for the nurses who care for our community every day.

Nursing has always been the backbone of health care. It’s built on long days, sleepless nights, and countless hours on foot, often in moments when patients and families are facing some of the most difficult experiences of their lives. While nursing can be incredibly rewarding, it is also demanding, and it requires both resilience and heart. That’s why it’s so important that we continue to support and invest in the well-being of those who care for others.

An Unforgettable Journey with President Ulysses S. Grant

[Emporium, PA] — The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library invites the community to
experience history brought vividly to life in a powerful and engaging presentation: “Looking at
the United States at 250!”—taking place Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 PM.

Step back to the summer of 1876, when the United States marked its first century at the
groundbreaking Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, opened by President Ulysses S. Grant.
This immersive program transports audiences into that defining moment in American history
through the voice and perspective of President Grant himself.

Williamsport, Pa., – In recognition of National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month, UPMC is offering free skin cancer screenings in May. These screenings are offered by appointment only at the following locations and times:

• Wednesday, May 6
  1205 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport
  8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  570-320-7800
• Thursday, May 7
  1 Main St., Wellsboro
  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  570-723-0716
• Monday, May 11
  2370 Old Turnpike Rd., Lewisburg
  10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  570-551-0191
• Wednesday, May 13
  83 S. Marvin St., Smethport
  8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
  814-274-5540
• Monday, May 18
  288 Sizerville Rd., Emporium
  8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
  814-274-5540
• Tuesday, May 26
  416 S. Main St., Mansfield
  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  570-723-0716

Screenings will be conducted in the Mobile Health Unit at all locations, except Wellsboro. In Wellsboro, appointments will be held at the UPMC Office of General Surgery, 1 Main St.

Appointments for skin cancer screenings are limited. Results will be given immediately, along with recommended follow-up if needed. Contact the location near you for an appointment.

For more information about melanoma, go to UPMC.com/MelanomaNCPA.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The University of Pittsburgh today announced The Pitt Regional Campus Tuition Pledge, a tuition-free program beginning Fall 2026 for eligible Pennsylvania residents at its Bradford, Greensburg, and Johnstown campuses and the Titusville Nursing program.

Pennsylvania residents — both new and currently enrolled students — whose household Adjusted Gross Income is $75,000 or less will pay $0 in tuition. Pitt covers whatever tuition remains after all federal, state, and institutional aid has been applied, regardless of how much other aid a student receives.

          Olean, NY – The Olean General Hospital (OGH) Auxiliary invites the community to participate in the annual Flags of Honor, a tribute recognizing military veterans past and present.

            From now to May 14, individuals can purchase an American flag for $5 in honor or memory of a veteran. All purchased flags will be proudly displayed on the front lawn of OGH, a Kaleida Health facility, from May 15 through May 26, encompassing both Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day.

            To purchase a flag, call the OGH Auxiliary office at (716) 375-7377, email EADreher@KaleidaHealth.org or visit www.oghgiftshop.com/products.

            Proceeds will support the Olean General Hospital Auxiliary which supports the mission and vision of Olean General Hospital.

On May 2nd Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to Church St. for an unknown medical

The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm, and every Saturday from 11am to 3pm. The next market will be this Saturday, May 2nd. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

[NOTICES: 

*  NEW SCHEDULE FOR 2026. The outdoor market is held EACH FRIDAY AND SATURDAY from May through December (weather permitting).

 *  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, 814-544-7313 netrabaker2@gmail.com]

We are pleased to announce that the Seneca Highlands CTC engineering student of the week is Carson Cooney. Carson is a senior at Austin Area High School, where he participates in basketball, football, and is a member of their Black Forest Falcons trap team. During his high school career, he has also been active in Student Council, NHS, and the CTC’s Student Committee.

While participating in trap, Carson qualified for states and nationals the past five years. He was recently recognized as the region four Defensive Lineman of the Year and was selected for the Big Thirty All-Star football game.

Carson also enjoys hunting, fishing, and traveling with his family. At the CTC, he displays leadership in our shop while obtaining OSHA certifications and working with the CNC wood router. Carson will be attending Slippery Rock University in the fall, majoring in safety management.

It’s fair to say most people enjoy a good mystery. Whether it’s a book or a movie, we sit on the edge of our seats, eager to see how it ends. Some of us even play detective, piecing together clues to solve the “whodunit” before the final reveal. But some mysteries simply can’t be solved. We can try and speculate, yet in the end we’re left without a certain answer—only faith.

Consider the Bible. Some argue it was written solely by men who invented God to control others. Others believe that while human authors wrote the words, they did so under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Is that a mystery? Many would say yes—but that’s the nature of faith, isn’t it?

In a recent conversation, my granddaughter’s husband told me that although he believes in God, he doesn’t believe the Bible because it was written by men. Later I asked him: when he shows a house he built to potential customers, does he call it the house he built or the house his subcontractors built? He answered that his subcontractors built it under his direction, so it’s still the house he built. You can probably see my point. He did too—and said, “I get your point. I never thought about it that way.”

The word “mystery” appears several times in the Bible, pointing to realities we can’t fully explain or understand. That’s why we call it faith. Hebrews 11:1 says, “Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.” Sadly, many people want neat answers—clear boundaries and absolutes, things they can touch and measure. Yet the mystery of faith can be all of that and more, if we’re willing to step into it and explore its depths. But with any mystery, we’re often tempted to notice only what we expect—or what we’ve trained ourselves to see. Think about it.

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College is offering two sessions virtually titled ‘Hacking College: A Parent’s Guide to Dual Enrollment’ in May. The sessions will explain to parents and students about the various benefits of dual enrollment at the College, including the perk that courses are free to all high schoolers across Pennsylvania from now through the Spring 2027 semester.

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On May 1st Port Allegany Ambulance and Smethport Fire Department were dispatched to S. Mechanic St. for MVA reported head on collision with unknown details