(St. Marys, PA) – In honor of the hard work that our area’s hundreds of healthcare and social services employees put into making our local communities healthier and safer, one of the Community Education Center of Elk & Cameron Counties (CEC) 2024/2025 Leadership Elk & Cameron (LEC) groups is organizing the first-ever “Healthcare & Social Services Staff Appreciation Party” at Straub Brewery Tap Room (444 Brussells St., St. Marys, PA) on Wednesday, May 21, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

The vocal group North Country Voices will present “Faith Journey” a choral concert at the Park United Methodist Church Third Street in Coudersport, Sunday afternoon May 4 at 3:00pm and at St. Marys Catholic Church 630 Newell Road, Eldred on Friday May 9 at 7:00 pm.

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) advises property owners in Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Juniata, McKean, Mifflin, and Potter Counties that fill material will be available, free of charge, during PennDOT maintenance operations through the spring and summer months.

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Potter County the week of May 2. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in Potter County for the coming week is as follows:

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of May 5. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in McKean County for the coming week is as follows:

On April 28, 2025, Bob Kuhl, who has been an active member of Coudersport Rotary Club for years but was unable to attend meetings until his recent retirement, spoke about his role as Clerk for PA Supreme Court Judge Sally Mundy.

Judge Mundy served on the PA Superior Court from 2010 to 2016 and has been with the PA Supreme Court from 2016 to the present.

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Janine McKenney, 42, of Olean, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine, which carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, which carries a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, and a maximum of life, and being a felon in possession of a firearm, which carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison.

David E. Nelson, 89, of Windfall Road, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025 at his residence with his wife by his side.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

While the United East Conference postseason continues for the Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s softball team, it came to an end over the weekend for the college’s men’s lacrosse and baseball teams.

Softball

Hosting fifth-seeded St. Elizabeth University in a best-of-three UE second-round series, Mackenzie Weaver of Montoursville pitched a three-hit shutout, fanning eight, in Friday’s first game, and the fourth-seeded Wildcats scored three unearned runs in a 4-0 win.

Freshman Mackenzi Tice of Mansfield took the mound in Friday’s second game and spun her first collegiate career no-hitter, striking out 10 and walking two in an 8-0, six-inning win. Another freshman, Peyton Crawford of Bloomsburg sparked the offense, going 3 for 3 at the plate with a double and three RBIs, and Sofia LaSpina of Bellmore, New York, delivered a two-run home run.

Among the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s Class of 2025 are the first energy engineering technology major to graduate and a criminal justice graduate who is headed to the Pennsylvania State Police Academy.

Mychal Berlinski of Allegany, N.Y., is the university’s first energy engineering technology major to graduate. He will be working in quality engineering at Napoleon Engineering Services in Olean, N.Y., with a focus on measurement and artificial intelligence implementation.

Blake Pretash, a criminal justice major from Philipsburg, is the first Pitt-Bradford graduate to successfully complete testing, background investigation and secure a Pennsylvania State Police Academy date while still an active student. Pretash will start his training at the academy in Harrisburg this month.

On Sunday, 183 students from 11 states and South Korea will graduate at 2 p.m. in the KOA Arena. The Commencement ceremony will be streamed live at www.upb.pitt.edu/academics/commencement and Pitt-Bradford’s YouTube channel.

The Bradford Hospital Foundation (BHF) invites the community to participate in the annual Flags of Honor, a tribute recognizing military veterans past and present.

From April 25 to May 13, individuals can purchase an American flag for $5 in honor or memory of a veteran. All purchased flags will be proudly displayed on the front lawn of Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC), a Kaleida Health facility, from May 16 through May 26, encompassing both Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day.

To purchase a flag, call the Bradford Hospital Foundation office at (814) 362-8288, email vcrouse@brmc.com or visit www.brmc-ogh.org/foundations/brmc/

Proceeds will support the Bradford Hospital Foundation Armed Services Fund, which benefits local veterans and military-related initiatives.

The ‘Wild’ Envirothon was held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 hosted by the Veterans Memorial in Port Allegany. The Envirothon began in 1989 in McKean County. 110 students from both Cameron and McKean Counties that included Cameron County High School, Bradford High School, Kane Area High School, Otto-Eldred High School, Port Allegany High School, and Smethport Area High School, participated in the event.

During this hands-on competition, students may be asked to measure a tree…identify a frog or toad call…or determine soil erosion potential according to a soil survey. They work as a 5-member team to answer questions, and use their critical thinking to find solutions to reality-based situations.

Partners helping to make the day possible included DCNR Bureau of Forestry, PA Game Commission, USDA Natural Resources & Conservation Service, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford as well as staff and volunteers from the Cameron and McKean County Conservation Districts.

The event was sponsored by McKean and Cameron County Conservation Districts, American Refining Group, Zippo, Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5, International Waxes, Casella Waste Management, Upper Allegheny Watershed Association, Zook Motors, Lafayette Township, Dresser Utility Solutions, Kiwanis Club of Bradford, Kane Elks Lodge, Kane Save A Lot, Pine Valley Nurseries, Team Minard Screen Printing & Embroidery, Kessel Construction Company, Pine Haven Veterinary Clinic, Miller-Raffaele VFW Auxiliary Post 6221, North Point Contracting, Solveson Contracting, Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities, May Hollow Sportsmen, Cameron County Vet’s club, McKean County E-Sales, Emporium Food Market, J. Ream Engineering, Sinnemahoning Sportsman Association, Emporium Hardwoods, and IUE-CWA Union Workers of G.E. Motor Coils of Emporium

The Elk County Democratic Committee will hold its monthly meeting on Sunday May 4^th starting at 1:00pm at its Headquarters, 210 Brusselles Street in downtown Saint Marys. THIS IS A RESCHEDULED MEETING REPLACING THE APRIL MEETING POSTPONED EARLIER THIS WEEK due to severe weather. 

All precinct committee members are requested to attend or be excused. The Committee’s meetings are open to all area Democrats and anyone considering registering to be a Democrat, and we encourage all 2025 Democratic candidates to join as well. A Zoom option is available. Credentials can be obtained by sending an email to elkcountydemocrats@gmail.com prior to 12:00pm on the day of the meeting.

A Headquarters cleanup will be held immediately following the meeting for anyone that can stick around and help us clean up and get ready for our 2025 campaigns.

For more information on the Elk County Democratic Committee, visit their Facebook Page www.facebook.com/elkcodc or email elkcountydemocrats@gmail.com.