NEWS
Fully Involved Structure Fire In Olean
On April 23, at 7:32 am Olean City Fire Dept. was dispatched to 121 Fulton St. for a fully involved structure fire. Allegany , Weston Mills, and Portville Fire Dept.s were also dispatched
Ilene Close Says “Thank You”
Thank you for the flowers, cards, thoughts and prayers sent my way during my recent hospitalization. They were much appreciated and a great comfort to me.
Ilene Close
2024 Port Allegany High School Prom Court Announced
The Junior Class of Port Allegany High School has announced the 2024 Prom Court as follows: (pictured front row, left to right) Jennifer Baxter, Miska Young, Julia Postlewait, Henry Troupe, Kayleigha Dowell, Lily Babcock, Amber Funk; (back) Henry Kisler, Peyton Stiles and Levi Wilfong.
The prom, a gift from the Junior Class to the Seniors, will be held at the Roulette Fire Hall from 7:00 p, m, – 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. The crowning will take place at 7:30 p.m. Parents may attend the crowning, arriving after 7:15 and leaving by 7:45 p.m. The theme for this year’s event is Midnight. Prom Advisor is Mindy Bernardi.
Baseball Senior Day Celebration
The Port Allegany High School Baseball Boosters sponsored Senior Day 2024 prior to the matchup between the Bradford Owls and the Port Allegany Gators. The seniors – Isaac Barber, Henry Troupe and Aiden Smith are pictured with their parents and coaches following the ceremony. Pictured (left to right): Coach Jamie Moses, Coach Blaine Moses, Coach Jeff Barber, Isaac Barber, Kristi Barber, Terrie Austin, Henry Troupe, Aiden Smith, Michelle Smith, Head Coach Rick Veilleux and Coach Ron Daniels. The Gators celebrated Senior Day with a win over the Owls. Missing from the photo is Colton Crowe who was competing with the Gator Track Team at the Slippery Rock Invitational.
Allegany County Redistricting Plan, as required by New York State
Due to changes in New York State law, Allegany County is obligated to complete a process of redrawing district boundaries of the Allegany County Board of Legislators. The current redistricting process is underway now because a review of the final 2020 census data showed that our current County Legislative districts are not as equal as they should be.
The goal of redistricting is to uphold the equal representation principle of democracy, by ensuring that each County Legislator represents approximately the same number of Allegany County residents. While equal population is the goal, it is impossible to have exactly equal numbers in each district, and federal and state guidance allows for variances of approximately 5 percent in population between the districts. There are factors in this guidance such as keeping the lines of districts continuous or avoiding splitting townships into multiple districts whenever possible.
MoreWellsboro, PA Named as a Top Small Town in the Northeast by USA Today 10Best
The charming town was voted number two on the annual reader’s choice list.
April 22, 2024 09:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time
WELLSBORO, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wellsboro, Pennsylvania has been voted as the second most enchanting small town in the Northeast by readers of USA Today’s 10Best. Nestled in the heart of Northcentral Pennsylvania, Wellsboro captivates visitors with gas-lit streets, historic architecture, and proximity to must-see attractions such as the National Natural Landmark Pennsylvania Grand Canyon and the International Dark Sky Park in Cherry Springs State Park.
MoreNature’s Palette Exhibit at ECCOTA in Ridgway
The Elk County Council on the Arts is thrilled to announce the opening reception of “Nature’s Palette,” an exhibit by clay artist Lisa Conklin Conn. The reception will take place on April 26, 2024, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Elk County Council on the Arts gallery located on Main Street in Ridgway.
Lisa Conklin Conn is a clay artist and the owner of Conklin Studio Pottery. She creates sculpted pieces from stoneware and porcelain, suitable for both garden and home. Lisa is also a juried artisan of the Wilds Cooperative of Pennsylvania and also a PA Wilds branded licensee. Her work can be found throughout the region in different galleries and shops.
“Nature’s Palette” is an exploration of the vibrant colors found in the flora and fauna of the local PA Wilds region. The exhibit focuses on multiple, masterfully crafted ceramic wall blooms, each representing a unique natural color extracted from the tapestry of our wilderness.
MoreNikky’s Dancers Had A Blast in Akron
Nikky’s Dance Studio
We had a blast competing this weekend in Akron!! World’s Smallest Violin and Don’t Stop Me were named Regional Champions! World’s Smallest Violin, Don’t Stop Me, In The Sun, and Shake Your Tail Feather all earned Golden Tickets to Worlds and the team brought home Judge’s Choice Awards and Overall placements! A huge shout out to Made You Look for receiving a scholarship to Battle On The Seas and to Emily for receiving a scholarship to the Wild Dance Intensive along with an invitation to the Power Pak! So very proud of another fun weekend on and off the stage! We can’t wait for our last Regional competition in just a few weeks followed by our annual recital!
Penn College spotlight on sports (April 21): Stackhouse hits 100
Although she has only been with the Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s softball program for less than four full seasons, coach Angela Stackhouse has become the quickest to reach 100 wins in any sport dating back to the mid-1960s.
On Monday, Stackhouse reached the century mark in her 135th game. Current baseball coach Chris Howard also reached 100 wins in his fourth season, but it was in his 143rd game. Going into this season, his 18th, Howard’s teams had won 342 games.
Other Wildcat coaches who had 100-plus wins during their careers include:
Mike Stanzione, baseball, 13 seasons from 1992-2004 — 261.
Bambi Hawkins, women’s volleyball, 16 seasons from 2000-12 and 2017-19 — 189.
Roger Harris, women’s softball, 14 seasons from 2004-15 — 177.
Gene Bruno, men’s basketball, 15 seasons from 1996-2011 — 153.
Andy Richardson, men’s soccer, 11 seasons from 1994-2004 — 105.
Enrique Castillo, men’s soccer, seven seasons from 2006-12 — 102.
Also, this past week the tennis and esports teams’ regular seasons ended, and this coming week, baseball, softball, lacrosse and golf will also end, with the latter three already assured of postseason action.
SOFTBALL
Mackenzie Weaver of Montoursville hurled her second one-hitter of the season in a nonconference game at Elmira College on Monday. She struck out six and didn’t issue a walk in the Wildcats’ 13-0 first-game win and she sparked the offense with four runs batted in.
More2 Mile Roadside Cleanup by Potter County Democrats
Volunteers (L-R) Larry Herbstritt, Tracy Leet and Marty Maiuro, 3 of 8 volunteers participating in the Potter County Democratic Committee’s roadside clean-up of 2 miles on Rt. 44 north of Coudersport.
The Potter County Democratic Committee has officially adopted this section of State Rt. 44 as part of the PennDOT “Adopt-a-Highway” program. The clean-up took place on Earth Day, Saturday, April 20th. Numerous bags of trash were collected, giving the roadway a much-improved appearance.
State Rt. 44 was specifically selected by the Committee since it traverses Potter County north to south and serves as a gateway to many communities and points of interest including the Dark Skies at Cherry Springs State Park.
This is just one of the many ways local Democrats serve our community, in keeping with the Committee’s desire to protect and enhance the quality of life in the county. To learn more, visit www.pottercountydemocrats.com or find us on Facebook.
The Potter County Democratic Committee is the official governing body for the County Party, working toward broader representation by Democrats at the local, state, and national levels.
Potter County Is Hiring Part-Time Postions
Position Opening
Potter County Sheriff’s Office
Part Time Courthouse Security Guard
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a part-time Security Guard position with the Sheriff’s Department at the Courthouse. Job descriptions/applications can be obtained from Potter County CareerLink and/or the Administrative Office, Suite 203 in the Gunzburger Building. Resumes and letters of interest should be submitted to Danielle Gietler; Executive Secretary/HR Admin. at dgietler@pottercountypa.net or at One North Main Street, Suite 203, Coudersport, PA 16915 and will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., April 24, 2024.
Position Opening
Potter County District Attorney Office
Part Time Secretary/Clerk
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a part-time Secretary/Clerk with the District Attorney’s Office. Job descriptions/applications can be obtained from Potter County CareerLink and/or the Administrative Office, Suite 203 in the Gunzburger Building. Resumes and letters of interest should be submitted to Danielle Gietler; Executive Secretary/HR Admin. at dgietler@pottercountypa.net or at One North Main Street, Suite 203, Coudersport, PA 16915 and will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., April 24, 2024.