NEWS

Mr. Shaw announced that there is a free rabies clinic being held at the Town of Willing Barn on

Saturday, August 3, 2024, between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. He explained that this event requires pre-
registration by July 26. If you miss that event, there is another opportunity to attend the free clinic being

held at the Genesee Valley School bus garage on Saturday, September 28, 2024, between 9:00 a.m.
and 12:00 p.m. This event also requires pre-registration before Friday, September 27.

            Bradford, PA – On Thursday, August 1, Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC), a Kaleida Health facility, will be hosting a Memorial Butterfly Release at 3pm. The event will take place at the Tranquility Garden outside the front entrance of the hospital.

            The Bradford Hospital Foundation invites anyone looking to honor and celebrate the memory of their loved ones through a live butterfly release. The cost is $20 per butterfly. Participants are asked to reserve their butterflies ahead of time as there are a limited number available. 

            “We’re excited to bring this event back again for our community,” said Stacy Williams, executive director, Bradford Hospital Foundation. “This is such an intimate ceremony for those who attended. It’s something special, and emotional, to see the butterflies being released to memorialize those who we’ve lost.”

            For more information, or to reserve your memorial butterfly for the release, please contact Ginny Couse at (814) 362-8288 or email her at vcrouse@brmc.com.

County officials from Allegany and Niagara Counties will take on new posts with the National Association of Counties (NACo) following appointments by President James Gore during NACo’s recent Annual Conference in Hillsborough County, Florida.

Allegany County Chairman Brooke Harris was appointed Vice Chair Rural Development Subcommittee

Niagara County Legislator David Godfrey (1oth District) was appointed Vice Chair of the Justice and Public Safety Steering Committee

“The appointment of New York county leaders to key leadership roles at the National Association of Counties is a reflection of the exceptional skill, talent, and dedication of our local officials,” said NYSAC President and Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy. “New York’s county leaders know how to roll up their sleeves and work together to solve problems, and I’m confident that these individuals will bring that skill to NACo to move our counties and our nation forward.”

BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is reminding area senior citizens of the annual Senior Citizens Expo coming up on Friday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Sports and Fitness Gymnasium, located on Campus Drive.

“This is always an informative event that is helpful not only to senior citizens but to their family members and caregivers as well,” Causer said. “I encourage everyone to come out and take advantage of the opportunity to get a wealth of information in one convenient location.”

Due to the expo, Causer’s offices in Bradford, Coudersport and Kane will be closed all day on Friday, Aug. 2. People in need of urgent assistance that day should contact the Harrisburg office at 717-787-5075.

Bradford, PA – CARE for Children is hosting training on Infant Mental Health on Thursday, August 15^th, 2024 at the University of Pittsburgh Bradford, Mukaiyama University Room.

Topics for the training will include: the lifespan impact of infant mental health, trauma-sensitive and responsive care of young children and how to work with challenging behaviors, as well as culturally-sensitive practices.

Angelica, NY….  Angelica Community Radio, Allegany County’s premier non-profit radio station, proudly presents this professional touring production on Sunday, July 28th at 3:00 p.m. in Angelica’s Park Circle. The production is made possible with funding obtained by Angelica Community Radio for the benefit of its community.

Shake on the Lake Theatre Company (SOTL) is based in Perry, NY. Shake on the Lake’s professional actors delight audiences through intimate shows performed outdoors in daylight inspired by Elizabethan staging practices.

Henry V will be performed in Shake on the Lake’s signature style: fun, fast, and physical.  5 actors will portray nearly 40 characters in a new, audience-engaging adaptation that includes original music from Matt Duncan, Chad Bradford, Tim Cooper, and the rest of the cast.

Bring a lawn chair and a friend and immerse yourself in the world of William Shakespeare. Designed and staged for Shakespeare newbies and Bard aficionados alike. Appropriate for all audiences.  Approx. Running Time: 90 minutes with no intermission.  All shows begin with live pre-show music. You are not late if you hear music!

In case of inclement weather, the show will move to the Angelica Grange Hall on Park Circle.

​Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced plans to conduct an open house and plans display to inform the public about its Route 4011 Bridge Project in Bradford. The meeting will occur Wednesday, August 7, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the Bradford Township Fire Department, 368 Interstate Parkway, Bradford.

The purpose of the plans display is to present conceptual plans, anticipated construction schedule, and detour information for the construction project, which will either replace or remove the bridge on Sullivan Road over Bennett Brook to address structural needs. Adjustments to the western intersection of Sullivan Road and Interstate Parkway are being evaluated as part of this project. During construction, traffic will be detoured on Interstate Parkway. Individuals from the PennDOT design team will be available to answer questions.

The venue for this meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. Anyone requiring special assistance or seeking additional information regarding the meeting may contact Michelle Mays, the project manager, at 814-765-0465, or at mimays@pa.gov before the meeting.

The Port Allegany Swim Team will host the 2024 Tri-County Swim Meet Championships Saturday, July 27th beginning at 9 a.m. at the Community Pool.

Friday night, Dive Championships will be held in Emporium beginning at 6 p.m. along with the 7 and under swimming competition. 

The Port Allegany team is pictured with their coach, Linda Fetter.  (Front row, left to right)  Marcus McLeod, Kolten Taggart, Mitchell McLeod, Carsten Tronetti, Luna Mereen, Max McLeod, Alex McLeod; (middle) Willow Valentine, Maggie McLeod, Savannah Harmon, Coach Fetter, Kendyl Bean, Braelyn Corey, Scarlett Wilcox; (back) Sabrina Furman, Aubri Moore, Lily Hildebrandt, Brenna Rohrer, Avery Rohrer and Noah Lynch.  Missing from the photo are:  Gage Rees, Ryker Rees, Olivia Amell, Jordan Amell, Tessa Salada, Talyah Salada, Rayden Sisson, Kallye Shepard, Ashlyn Ayers, Gianna Glasgow, Petyon Gordon and Coral Tronetti. 

Don’t forget next Friday is the day!!

We have confirmed that our biggest hit from last year is coming back!!! The Smethport Post Office confirmed they will be bringing the Mail Truck!!!!

In addition we have added a cement truck, log truck, additional fire trucks, tractors, a wrecker and a rollback, in addition to C L Mckeirnan Inc will be bringing Chucks Hudson race car!

Also don’t forget we will have Mr. D’s Donuts, Dogs & Drinks and Stepping Stone Nutrition on site. So come on down and check us out and see what the Hamlin Memorial Library has to offer!!!!

The Elk County Democratic Committee is excited to welcome all three of its state row office candidates to Elk County this Saturday July 27^th as they host their annual summer picnic. The picnic, which will be held at Bendigo Park – Pavilion #3, in Wilcox, PA starts at 12:00pm. All area Democrats are encouraged to attend.

Eugene DePasquale, Democrat candidate for State Attorney General, Malcolm Kenyatta, Democrat candidate for State Auditor General, and Erin McClelland, Democrat candidate for State Treasurer, will be joined by Zach Womer, candidate for US Congress, and William McGill, candidate for State Senate to meet the voters.

The candidates will also be talking about our tremendous candidates for US Senate – Bob Casey and for President – Kamala Harris.

The committee will provide main dishes, place settings and bottled water. They are asking those attending to bring a dish to pass. A donation of $10 is appreciated to help cover the committee’s costs. The Elk County picnic is one of seven events across the PA Wilds region next weekend with statewide candidates planning to attend all events.

The committee will also be meeting this Wednesday July 24^th starting at 7:00pm at its Victory 2024 Headquarters at 210 Brusselles St. in downtown Saint Marys to finalize plans for the picnic and discuss other committee business.

For more information about the picnic or the Committee, please call or text (814) 636-1030 or e-mail elkcountydemocrats@gmail.com.

Could you survive a month in poverty? Join the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies and the Community Education Center on July 30th to find out what it takes to live on a limited budget.

The Poverty Simulation provides participants the opportunity to assume the role of a low-income family member living on a limited budget, going through their days; the experience is broken up into four 15-minute sessions, each representing a week for the family to maintain their home and complete their regular functions. The simulation focuses on the competing priorities, obstacles, and unexpected challenges that characterize living in poverty.
Nonprofit staff, volunteers and board members are encouraged to participate; educators, elected officials, and employers are also among the targeted audiences. Having a more nuanced and empathetic understanding of these dynamics is important to strengthen families and communities. The simulation is a national program that is designed to sensitize those who frequently deal with low-income families, as well as to create a broader awareness of the realities of poverty among policymakers, community leaders, and others.
The event will be held from 9:00am to 1:30pm on Tuesday, July 30th at the Chestnut Street Center in Kane, PA. Registration is required by July 22nd. Please call the Foundation to register or for more information, 814-834-2125. Or visit www.elkcountyfoundation.org.
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