NEWS

During the month of May, Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, are offering a variety of classes and support groups designed to provide health education, encouragement and community connection.

Whether you are managing a newly diagnosed health condition, grieving the loss of a loved one or caring for a loved one, programs offer valuable guidance and are open to the public.

The Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Workshop helps individuals take charge of their diabetes with expert guidance and support. The comprehensive program at OGH covers key aspects of diabetes self-care, including meal planning, medication management and lifestyle strategies. The workshop will take place in the OGH Education Center on the first floor. The dates and times are as follows:

Closures: The library will be closed on Saturday, May 24th, for the holiday weekend. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 27th. 

Music Story Hours In Memory of Pen: Join us at the library on Friday, May 16th, 23rd, & 30th at 10:00 am for special story hours in memory of long-time volunteer, Pen Yunghans, with special guest Mrs. Beth Lewis! 

Mycology 101: Have you ever wanted to forage for mushrooms but aren’t sure which ones are safe? Join us at the library on Tuesday, May 13th at 5:00 pm for Mycology 101! Mycology Educator Sam Warren will present how mushrooms are used in our food, medicine, and ecosystems! Limited seating is available! Please call or stop in to sign up! 814-697-6691

When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthday. About a third of older Americans lived in poverty and there were few programs to meet their needs. Interest in older Americans and their concerns was growing. A meeting in April 1963 between President John F. Kennedy and members of the National Council of Senior Citizens led to designating May as “Senior Citizens Month,” the prelude to “Older Americans Month.” 

Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country, particularly those who defended our country. Historically, every President since Kennedy has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking that the entire nation pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities.  Older Americans Month is celebrated across the country through ceremonies, events, fairs, and other activities.

During May 2025, the Office for the Aging will be honoring older adults across Allegany County by hosting May parties at each of the Office for the Aging’s Congregate Luncheon centers. We invite you to join us in celebrating Older Americans by sharing a great meal while enjoying guest speakers and/or entertainment with your friends, family, and peers. Join us at any of our 9 site May Parties! Locations, dates and times are as follows;

BRADFORD, Pa–As Journey Health System (JHS) welcomes the month of May, their affiliates are coming together to recognize National Mental Health Awareness Month. Their theme this year, “There is help, There is hope.” serves as a reminder of the important link between mental health and overall well-being.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in four adults in the United States lives with a mental health condition.

PUC Reminds Residents: Safety First, Especially Around Downed Wires, Generators, and Storm Cleanup

HARRISBURG – Following a powerful and fast-moving storm system that swept across much of Pennsylvania, causing widespread damage to electric utility infrastructure, roadways, and telecommunications networks, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is urging residents to remain alert, informed, and cautious during the ongoing recovery process.

Maintenance Project This Weekend on Route 61 and I-80 in Northumberland and Union Counties

Montoursville – Motorists in Northumberland and Union counties are advised a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) contractor will be working along Route 61 and Interstate 80 this weekend.

On Saturday, May 3, 2025 and Sunday, May 4, 2025, the contractor, Chase Enterprises, will be applying herbicide along roadways in the following locations:

Pipe Replacement Tomorrow on County Line Drive in Cooper Township, Montour County

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of single lane conditions tomorrow on County Line Drive (Route 2017) in Cooper Township, Montour County, for a pipe replacement.

On Thursday, May 1, 2025, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will perform a pipe replacement on County Line Drive between Ridge Drive (Route 2006) and Mount Zion Road. Motorists can expect single lane conditions with flagging where work is being performed. Work will be performed between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00  PM, weather permitting.

Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution.

The Junior Class at Port Allegany High School has announced the 2025 Prom Court as follows: (pictured, left to right) Juuso Young, Lily Madison, Austin Hamilton, Emily Errick, Sophia Behringer, Jacob Causer, Ella Moses, Mason Gordon, Willow Sauers and Tyler Fillhart.   The theme for this year’s prom is The Great Gatsby and will be held from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, May 3rd at Four Sisters.  The court will be introduced beginning at 7:15 followed by the crowning of the King and Queen.  The public is invited to attend and are welcome to stay until the crowning ceremony is completed.  Music will be provided by Fly Guy.  The prom, a gift from the junior class to the seniors, is organized by the Prom Committee led by advisor Mindy Bernardi.  

BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will offer seven athletic and scholastic camps this summer for youth ages 7 to 17.

                This summer’s slate of camps will begin in mid-May and end in August and provide a variety of unique experiences. There is a cost and an enrollment cap for each camp. Grades mentioned for each camp are for students entering those grades. For additional details and to register, visit www.upb.pitt.edu/summer or contact Conference and Events Services at 814-362-5053 or campsUPB@pitt.edu.

HEADLINE: Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert, 78 years old white/female. Look for A White 2020 FORD EDGE WITH NY REGISTRATION KHG-1680

DESCRIPTION: At the request of the Batavia City Police Department, a New York State Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued relating to the disappearance of SANDRA DICKES; age 78; from BATAVIA, NY at 07:06 pm on April 30, 2025.

INSTRUCTIONS: Click on the link for further details. www.criminaljustice.ny.gov

Issued By: NYS-DCJS-MPC

Pennsylvania College of Technology baseball and softball teams both are seeded fourth and will be playing at home going into their United East Conference playoff games on Friday in the best-of-three series.

The baseball team (11-5 UE and 18-16 overall) will host fifth-seeded Cairn University (11-5, 24-14) at Bowman Field starting at 1 p.m. on Friday, with an “if needed” game starting at noon on Saturday.

Kristina Houghtaling – flute, Emilee-Rea Yeager – flute, Ella Amell – clarinet, Kyra Tankersley – clarinet, Jonah McKeirnan – clarinet, Dana Clark – trumpet, Brody O’Rourke – trumpet, Steven Alcock – trumpet, Delany Stromberg – tuba, and Holden Nance – percussion represented  Port Allegany in the Junior High IU9 Band hosted by Smethport Area High School on Friday, April 25.  The guest conductor for the junior high was Connie Sommers, a graduate from Smethport and now teaches in Ashtabula, OH.  Pictured are Ella Amell, Delaney Stromberg Emilee-Rae Yeager.

Kaitlyn Kallenborn – flute, Olivia Lily – flute, Kaydence Beaver – clarinet, Raelin Meacham – clarinet, Leila Stuckey – clarinet, Savannah Hart – trumpet, Alayna Palmer – trumpet, Madison Fillhart – trumpet, Bryce Fessenden – trumpet, Aidan Clark – euphonium, Trace Kazimer – percussion, and Connor Briggs – percussion represented Port Allegany in the Senior High IU9 Band Festival hosted by Smethport Area High School on Friday, April 25.  The guest conductor for the senior high was Dr. Jonathan Schaller, a graduate from Smethport and now teaches at the Crane School of Music at State University of New York Potsdam.  Pictured:  (left to right) Leila Stuckey, Connor Briggs, Olivia Lily, Raelin Meacham. Trace Kazimer, Aidan Clark and Kaydence Beaver. 

The Port Allegany High School Special Olympics team stopped for a moment before boarding the bus to have their pictures taken.  The students traveled to Bradford to participate in the McKean County Special Olympics.  The team is pictured (front row, left to right) Heather Stcknick, Heaven Hughes, Brie Gustafson, Kris Beeson; (row 2) Breanna Mitchell, Malena Magoon, Judy Campbell; (back row) Elizabeth Valentine, Victor Link, Marcus Skinner, Abbey Johnson-Ernst, Daniel Link, Kathleen Bostjancic and Milla Senna.  

The Port Allegany Music Department will present Jazz & Java Monday, May 5 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium.  The concert will feature the Port Allegany Senior High and Junior High Jazz Bands.  Light refreshments will be served by the Port Allegany Music Boosters following the concert.  There are no tickets for this event, but donations will be accepted at the door.  Pictured are members of the Junior High Jazz band at a recent after school rehearsal.  

3 Day Estate Sale!

May 2 to 4, Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, and Sunday 9am to 1pm

519 N. Elk Ave. Kane, PA (From Route 6 turn into Poplar St. and follow to right onto Elk Ave.)

Live edge furniture, freezer, beds, dressers, couch, recliner, power tools, hand-tools, clothes, collectibles , Simplicity lawn mower, woodworking tools, pressure washer, hunting items, fishing items, boat w/ trailer and motor, hutch, cast iron, TVs, canoe, kitchen items, and much more.

Do not block driveways or park on lawns.

Harrisburg, PA – Tomorrow, PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll will hold a virtual media update on REAL ID, part of a series of virtual updates to be held regularly in the weeks leading up to the start of federal enforcement on May 7. The updates will be streamed live on PACast and the PennDOT Facebook page. A PACast with audio and video will also be available after the event.

The media is invited to email questions for the Secretary to address at the briefing. Questions should be emailed to dotcomm@pa.gov by 8:30 AM on Thursday, May 1.

WHO: PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll

WHEN: Thursday, May 1 at 10:00 AM

PUBLIC LIVESTREAMS:
pacast.com/live/penndot
Facebook.com/PennsylvaniaDepartmentofTransportation

HEADLINE: Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert, 65 years old white/male with blue eyes, white hair, white/gray beard 4-5 inches in length

DESCRIPTION: At the request of the Hamburg Town Police Department, a New York State Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued relating to the disappearance of JAMES REAHR; age 65; from HAMBURG, NY at 06:02 pm on April 30, 2025.

INSTRUCTIONS: Click on the link for further details. www.criminaljustice.ny.gov

Issued By: NYS-DCJS-MPC

The Port Allegany Rotary Club recently presented Webster Dictionaries to third grade students in both the Otto-Eldred and Port Allegany school districts as part of their annual Dictionary Project.  As they have done for many years, the local Rotary Club purchases dictionaries to distribute to local school districts.  The Rotary Dictionary Project is a nationwide effort to provide young students with their own personal dictionary.  Also presenting dictionaries, but not pictured, is Rotarian Pam Fischer.  

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• The Potter County Artisan Co-op will host the Annual Student Art Show from May 3 – May 17.  Stop in to see art created by the local school students from Potter County Schools.  To open the event, the Co-op will host a reception and a hands-on creative project for attendees as part of The Remake Learning Days on May 3 from 1-3pm.  Treats and crafts available for all during this time to celebrate the beginning of the student art show.