The local league chapter is pleased to announce that JUNE HILMEY, a junior from Allegany-Limestone High School, has been chosen to attend this year’s Students Inside Albany program sponsored by the League of Women Voters of New York State Education Foundation, Inc.,This long standing annual Students Inside Albany program will take place from May 17 – 20, 2026 and will bring more than 45 students from across the state to Albany to get a first-hand education about their state government. The program is designed to increase high school students’ awareness of their responsibility in representative government and provide information about the tools necessary for meeting that responsibility.
Smethport–Nancy Lee (Reese) Nick, of Smethport, died Monday, May 11, 2026, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home, where she had been a resident for about a year. Nancy’s family would like to thank the nurses, aides, and staff at the nursing home for the care and love that they provided to Nancy in her time of need.
Nancy was born on June 7, 1938, in Wrights Corners, PA to Richard and Pauline (Baker) Reese. Nancy and her siblings were raised in a large part by her Grandmother and Grandfather Baker whom she loved dearly and who instilled in her and her sisters with a strong moral compass and work ethic.
Nancy married Robert J. Nick on July 14, 1956, and they were married until his death on October 31, 2015. Bob and Nancy shared their years together building a home for their seven children, 15 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. They loved to get together with friends and family, to go to their camp and to go camping, to host wonderful get-togethers, and travel to see family and new adventures.
Nancy was a homemaker and she cooked every day for her large family and unexpected guests. She also held many jobs throughout her life to help supplement the family income, including working in the school cafeteria and taking orders at Sears Catalog. Nancy loved gardening and was an avid reader. She was a member of St. Elizabeth’s Church Altar Rosary Society and was very committed to the Women’s group through several activities to benefit the Church and her community. Nancy’s faith guided her to treat all others as equal, with a strong belief in helping others nearby or anywhere in the world where a need existed.
Nancy is survived by her children, five daughters: Patti A. Micale of St. Mary’s, Lynn M. Finlan of Colchester, CT, Karen S. (Mitch) Scott of Smethport, PA, Amy L. Nick of Smethport, and Mary Beth (Tim) Holohan of Smethport, PA and two sons: Joseph L. (Terry) Nick of King of Prussia, PA, and Alan J. (Debbie) Nick of Port Allegany, PA. Nancy is also survived by her loving and faithful sister Linda A. Ness of Smethport, PA and two half-brothers Richard (Nancy) Waterman and Robert (Wendy) Waterman. Nancy especially loved her grandchildren Val, Charlie, Stephanie, Jayson, Danielle, Brittannie, Katie, Kelley, Jacob, Meghan, Randy, Brianna, Amelia, Abigail and Anna. Nancy also had many great grandchildren and was their proud Nana. Nancy had a large extended family of in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins that she loved very much and was grateful for.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and two sisters: Beth Swartzfager and Mary (Midge) Bauman.
There will be no visitation. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, May 23 at 10:00 AM at St. Elizabeth Church, Smethport with the Rev Joseph Dougherty, Pastor, as celebrant. Burial will be at the St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Smethport. Memorials may be made to the Hamlin Memorial Library, PO Box 422, Smethport, PA 16749 in lieu of flowers. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
In May 13th Smethport, Port Allegany, Norwich and Emporium Fire Departments were dispatched to 704 West North St. Smethport Borough for a structure fire. UPDATE all units except Smethport and Port Allegany recalled the fire is under control
Jeanne P. Carloni, 87, of 49 Willard Ave., Bradford, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born on April 12, 1939, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Leo P. and Irene (Gatesman) Carloni. She was a 1957 graduate from Bradford High School.
Jeanne was employed at Tate’s Fashionland, Corning Glass, and retired from Dale Electronics. She was a member of St. Bernard Church.
Surviving is one sister, Leona (Jimmy) Colosimo, and one brother, Francis (Joyce) Carloni, all of Bradford, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Rose Miller, and two brothers, Gino Carloni, and Joseph Carloni.
Private funeral services for her family will be held with Rev. John Jacquel, Pastor of St. Bernard Church officiating, burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
With a program-record 33-win season already in the books, Penn College’s all-sophomore and freshman softball team has already exceeded expectations. As it heads into NCAA Division III Regional play starting on Thursday, coach Amber Savage’s goal is simple: “Compete with joy, stay true to who we are, and continue playing our brand of softball.
“We’re excited for the challenge and grateful for the opportunity. This group has earned the right to be here, and we’re looking forward to seeing how far their belief and preparation can take them.”
Region top-seed Mount Union (29-6) will host the double elimination tournament in Alliance, Ohio, and open play against fourth-seed Lebanon Valley College (26-15) at 11 a.m. on Thursday. Third-seeded Penn College (33-7) will square off against second-seed Christopher Newport University (28-11) at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. CNU is making its fifth-consecutive NCAA appearance and 23rd in program history while claiming the 2022 National Championship.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (May 11) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is alerting boaters that access to a portion of the Susquehanna River will be restricted from May 21-25, during the upcoming Air Dot Show Tour at Harrisburg International Airport, Dauphin County.
For the safety of the public and air show participants, buoys will be placed in the river to mark a temporary exclusion zone which includes the immediate area adjacent to the airport runway and extends to mid-river.
Waterways Conservation Officers and other security personnel will be present in the area to redirect boat traffic around the exclusion zone, as necessary. Unauthorized persons and boats who enter the restricted area will result in a delay in air show operations and could be subject to fines and penalties.
A map of the temporary exclusion zone can be viewed online here.
A year ago, Penn College saw its five-year drought of All-American archers end when Casey Keiter became number 44. This season, coach Dustin Bartron expects what had previously become an annual tradition that produced 43 archers earning the coveted status 88 times to continue.
Fifteen Wildcats will be among those competing from across the country Thursday through Sunday at the USA Archery Collegiate Target Nationals in East Lansing, Michigan.
Official practice is scheduled for Thursday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with opening ceremonies at the Hope Sports Complex from 3:15-4 p.m.
On Friday at 8 a.m., men’s and women’s 72-arrow qualifying in 70-meter recurve and 50-meter compound, fixed pins, and barebow will be held, with mixed team rounds that afternoon.
Individual single elimination rounds through third place (bronze medal) will be staged starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, with team rounds that afternoon.
On May 12th Ridgway Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Mohan Run Rd. and Ridgway St. Marys Rd. for a multiple vehicle accident with one vehicle close to catching fire with unknown injuries and unknown entrapment
Hamilton-Gibson Productions is holding auditions for “She Kills Monsters” by Qui Nguyen, which will run the first two weekends in August. Auditions are Friday, May 15, at 6:30pm, Saturday, May 16, 10:30am, and Sunday, May 17, at 5pm in the Warehouse Theatre.
Director Cody Losinger, who previously directed “The Hobbit” and “Puffs” for HG, chose this play to coincide with Wellsboro Comic Con. After losing her parents and younger sister, Tilly, in an accident, Agnes Evans embarks on a journey in both this world and her sister’s fantasy game world attempting to find familial bonds that hadn’t existed. Wildly creative, fun, and full of heart, this play approaches important issues in a unique way.
BOLIVAR, NY—Family and friends may gather for a memorial visitation for Mr. Lynn R. Lawton, 85, a lifelong resident of Bolivar, NY, from 11:30am to 1pm on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Obi Community Church, 1948 NY 305, Cuba, NY, where a celebration of Lynn’s life will follow at 1pm with Pastor David Cook, officiating.
Lynn passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Lynn’s family entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.
BRADFORD, Pa. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center have announced a new educational partnership that will expand access to Pitt-Bradford’s online RN-BSN degree completion program for UPMC registered nurses who want a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Under the agreement, registered nurses in the program can earn this Pitt Online degree at no out-of-pocket cost, with grants covering any tuition not already paid by UPMC health system benefits or financial aid.
Many UPMC nurses hold diplomas from one of the system’s eight hospital-based schools of nursing or associate degrees and are seeking flexible ways to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing. This partnership addresses that need, helping with costs for those RNs to earn their degree while continuing to work full-time.
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s expected.
* WHERE…Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties.
* WHEN…From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
INSTRUCTIONS: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.
