The Elk County Council on the Arts is teaming up with Remake Learning Days of Pennsylvania to offer a free, hands-on basket weaving class for families on Saturday, May 17, at 10:00am. This engaging workshop will be held at the ECCOTA gallery on Main Street in Ridgway and led by local artist Cathy Snyder.

Designed for families to participate together, the class offers a creative way to spend quality time while learning a traditional artform. Each participant will have the opportunity to weave their own basket.

Remake Learning Days is a nationwide festival that celebrates hands-on, innovative learning experiences for youth and families. Launched in 2016, RLD features thousands of free events hosted by schools, libraries, museums, parks, and other community organizations. These events are designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and collaboration among learners of all ages.

Mt. Jewett Rotary – Mt. Jewett Library Endowment Matching Challenge

The Mt. Jewett Rotary Club is once again challenging the community to raise a total of $4,000 to support the Mt. Jewett Memorial Library’s Endowment Fund. The Rotary Club will match on a dollar-for-dollar basis up to $2,000 in contributions from the community to the Library’s Endowment Fund. This is your opportunity to double the impact of your donation. Just make your check payable to “Mt. Jewett Memorial Library” and drop it off at the Library or mail it to “MJML P.O. Box Y, Mt. Jewett, PA 16740.” Please write “matching challenge” in the memo line or attach a note.

The Mt. Jewett Memorial Library Endowment Fund is held in trust by Hamlin Bank and Trust Company under an endowment agreement that protects the principal of the fund in perpetuity and pays out the income to support the operations of the library.

MEETING MINUTES APRIL 17, 2025          SPECIAL MEETING OPEN BIDS

The April 17, 2025 meeting was called to order by AJ Plants, Chairman of Supervisors with three supervisors and Bradco representative in attendance.

Pledge of Allegiance

Bids for tractor with boom mower were opened. Bradco submitted multiple bids for several tractors ranging from $185,000.00 to $50,000. Steven Kontaxes presented bid for $35,500 for used 2010 5101 John Deere tractor with Tiger boom rotary mower. Motion to accept Bid for $35,500.

Don’t miss this exciting night featuring the Kentucky Derby, casino games, a live auction, and chances to win cash prizes! This vital fundraiser will take place at the Coudersport Consistory on Saturday, May 3rd, beginning at 5:00 PM. Your attendance and generosity will directly benefit UPMC Cole, ensuring our community has access to the best possible care, close to home. Tickets are $50 and will include delicious hors d’oeuvres, refreshing beverages, and a night of fun for a great cause. A cash bar will also be available. 

Get your tickets now and support UPMC Cole: Cole Foundation 2025 Gala

Don’t be afraid to embrace the spirit of the Kentucky Derby by dressing in your finest Derby attire. We look forward to an evening with you!

            OLEAN, NY –Make a difference in your community and enjoy a tasty treat while doing so by purchasing a smile cookie from April 28 through May 4 at participating local Tim Hortons locations. Smile cookies purchased throughout the week will benefit Olean General Hospital (OGH) with 100% of the proceeds benefitting maternity and delivery services thanks to a partnership with Tim Hortons.

Johnsonburg, Pa.:  Bethany Ford of the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) Upland Bird Hunt Chapter announces that a couple of slots are still open for the individual, one-on-one, bird dog training clinic on Saturday, May 17, at the Rolfe Beagle Club in Johnsonburg, Pa.  This training clinic is for new bird dog handlers or experienced bird dog handlers that want additional help with training their dog.  This training is an extension of the Upland Bird Hunt Chapter’s popular Future Hunter and Handlers’ Clinic.  “We call this the Train the Trainer Clinic,” said Tom McPherson.

Elk County– Jim, Tom, and Ann Marie Heary of Art Heary and Sons Furniture recently presented a generous donation to the St. Marys Area United Way in support of its 2025 grant initiatives. Located at 125 East Arch Street in the City of St. Marys, Art Heary and Sons has proudly served Elk County and the surrounding areas for generations, offering high-quality furniture from top manufacturers across the United States.

Representatives accepting the donation on behalf of the St. Marys Area United Way included Jim Ryan, President; Doug Gaffey, Corporate Campaign Chair; Jason Gabler; and Leah Whitman.

PennDOT Asks Motorists to Watch for Slow-Moving Construction Vehicles

Montoursville, PA – During the warm months, The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) crews and contractors are involved in many projects throughout District 3-0, which includes: Bradford, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties.

While many projects involve work being done on interstates and other high-volume roadways, motorists should be aware that they may encounter work on less traveled roads in rural areas. Depending on the work involved, motorists may encounter slow-moving PennDOT work vehicles as well as changes in traffic patterns.

Motorists should be aware that they may encounter mowing, herbicide spraying and line painting vehicles at any time. Please give them plenty of room to operate. Remain alert, slow down and drive with caution in work zones.

In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, are highlighting the meaningful contributions of their volunteers and encouraging more community members to join their volunteer teams.

In 2024, OGH was supported by 40 dedicated volunteers who donated approximately 1,600 hours of their time, while BRMC’s 41 volunteers contributed an impressive 4,005 hours.

Both hospitals offer a variety of volunteer opportunities that allow individuals to make a difference in the lives of patients, families and hospital staff. Positions are available in areas such as the emergency department, gift shop, nutrition, office support, meals on wheels and more.

The Community Education Center’s Leadership Elk and Cameron program’s (LEC) monthly session focused on economic development, environment & tourism in April. The day started at Domtar in Johnsonburg with a tour of the facility. Participants learned about the history of the mill and its importance to the global economy and local conservation efforts.  After Domtar, they traveled to St. Marys to tour Straub Brewery and hear about how the Brewery benefits many local businesses and is a main tourist destination for visitors to the region. The participants then enjoyed lunch in the Straub Taproom which was sponsored by Domtar.  After lunch they headed to the Recycling Center where Bekki Titchner provided the group with some statistics about recycling.  The recycling center tour was during open hours so the participants got to see first-hand all the hard work that the volunteers do. One participant stated, “I never knew how much went into recycling and how it really is its own business.”