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Bradford, PA; Olean, NY – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), hospital campuses of Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), will be hosting community blood drives. Both blood drives are in collaboration with ConnectLife, the region’s only community blood bank.

The OGH blood drive will take place on Wednesday, December 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. which will be coordinated on the ConnectLife Bus at the Mildred Milliman Outpatient Surgery Center across the street from OGH. Anyone can make an appointment at www.connectlifegiveblood.org with the sponsor code 000485, or by calling (716) 529-4270.

On Thursday, December 7, BRMC will be hosting a blood drive in the main lobby from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments can be made at www.connectlifegiveblood.org with the sponsor code 000468, or by calling Kim Murphey at (814) 362-8298.

Interested Persons May Comment on Proposed Amendments Designed to Improve Operations of Public Utility LIURPs, Maximize Ratepayer Benefits

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today alerted consumers and other interested parties about the start of a public comment period for proposed amendments to current regulations for the Low-Income Usage Reduction Program (LIURP).  Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed amendments, which are detailed in the PUC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Order (NOPR) published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on Dec. 2, 2023 [53 Pa.B. 7506].

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Engine Company #1 held our annual elections today. Here is a list of the officers for 2024

President- Artie Skroback

Vice President – Chuck St.Clair

Secretary- Sam Shields

Treasurer- Sam Shields

Chaplin- Dan Parr

Historian- Britt Holdridge

Director- Gary Skroback

Chief- T.J. Latten

Chief 1- Chuck St.Clair

Chief 2- Jeff Latten

Chief 3- Kris Bell

Coudersport Gospel Tabernacle 

Join us on Sunday, December 17th as we welcome Guest Minister Bishop Robert Stearns As the founder and executive director of Eagles’ Wings Ministries, Bishop Stearns is at the forefront of educating Christian communities worldwide regarding the role of Israel, the Jewish people, and our shared Judeo-Christian values. We look forward to seeing you!

Sinnemahoning State Park is now accepting registrations for the Winter Women in the Wilds event, which will be held at the park during the weekend of February 2-4, 2024.

The Women in the Wilds event at Sinnemahoning State Park is a ladies-only weekend of outdoor recreation and environmental education. The 2024 Winter WITW event offers women the opportunity to participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, wilderness survival, interpretive walks, Dutch oven cooking, yoga, nature crafts and more. A full list of class options will be sent to registered participants once the details are confirmed.

A milestone for Pennsylvania College of Technology wrestlers and the first United East Conference Volt Division wins of the season for the men’s and women’s basketball teams were recorded this past week.

WRESTLING

Penn College finished first in a 14-team field and nine of its 24 wrestlers placed among the top six in their respective weight classes at the RIT Invitational on Saturday, marking the team’s first-ever tournament team title.

The Wildcats earned 138.5 points and outdid host RIT, with 129 points, and Williams College, ranked 21st in the most recent National Wrestling Coaches Association Tournament Team poll, with 128.5 points to round out the top three.

G2 Gymnastics of Shinglehouse, PA hosted their annual Pink Out Flip Out in-house competition to kick off their 23-24 competitive season. The local club uses this as an opportunity to raise awareness and money for the Pink Pumpkin Project through various fundraisers such as a large basket raffle, event clothing order, concessions, and Warrior Wishes to honor all cancer fighters and those battling terminal illness. This year, G2 was able to donate $3,700 to the Pink Pumpkin Project to assist with emotional and financial support to local families fighting breast cancer and undergoing treatment. Representatives Paula Ketchner, Jill Cygan, and Brynn Cygan were there to receive the donation. G2 Gymnastics is honored and humbled to be even a small part of such an amazing project. 

BAPL is thrilled to announce that Jessica Michna, recipient of the Presidential Service Center’s Distinguished Service Award, will portray Margaret Cummins, head housekeeper of Balmoral Castle during the reign of Queen Victoria, in an upcoming pre-recorded presentation.  With over twenty years of experience as a professional actress and historian, Jessica is widely known for her riveting portrayals of First Ladies, notable women of history, and even fictitious characters.

December 4-9, 2023

Do you owe fines for overdue library materials?

$1 will be deducted from your library fine for each nonperishable item that is donated. Patrons without fines may also donate food to help a child patron pay down his/her fine. Please bring donations to the S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library at 201 E Maple Street. All food collected will be donated to local food pantries. Bath and body items will go to the Port Allegany High School Gator Closet. THANK YOU!

These friendly faces will be on hand to greet you at the Break the Chains Coffee House scheduled for Saturday, December 9 from 10 am. – 3 p.m. at the Eldred First Church of God located at 142 S. Main Street. There will be live entertainment, a baked goods sale, and a soup lunch by donation.  The group will also be selling coffee provided by Port Allegany native, Greg Anderson.  Greg runs and operates the Standing Stone Coffee Company located in Huntingdon.  Greg and his company are long-time supporters of BTC.   All proceeds benefit Break the Chains Coalition and their fight against drug and alcohol addiction and self-harm and suicide awareness and prevention.  

The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library has once again decided to hold its Holiday Book Gifting Program. The program runs now through December 16 to ensure all books can be received by Christmas.

We will be accepting monetary donations from members of the community to go towards the purchase of a new book(s) for children and teens in our area. Donations will be accepted through December 22.

Anyone interested in donating should stop by the Memorial Library or the Cameron County Chamber to purchase an “ornament” to go towards the purchase of a book. Ornaments will be sold in $2, $5, $10, and $20 increments.

Mansfield, PA—Long-time Laurel Health Centers board member  J. Dennis Murray, PhD, was awarded the 2023 Board Excellence and Service Apex Award by the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers (PACHC).  

This prestigious recognition is awarded to a single board member in the entire state of Pennsylvania to honor their outstanding commitment to serving their local health centers and improving access to quality care.  

Murray has served on Laurel Health’s board for 37 years and currently serves as Board Personnel Chair. His local ties and healthcare experience as an Emeritus Psychology Professor at Mansfield University have allowed him to provide unique insight, support, and guidance. He has worked diligently for decades to positively shape the future of the health system and the local communities it serves.

Closures: The Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 26th, and Tuesday, January  2nd for the holidays.

Gertrude Hawk Candy Bar Sale: The library is selling Gertrude Hawk candy bars in various flavors. Stop at the library or Sprout’s Drug Store and get some today!

Candy Cane Lane: The library will have a table at the Candy Cane Lane vendor fair on Saturday, December 2nd at the Oswayo Valley Elementary School from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Stop by and grab some food while you shop! We will have a variety of soups, drinks, chips, and hot dogs.