Bradford Chamber Announces Annual Award Winners
The Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce will hold the Annual Meeting & Award Presentation on May 2 at the Pennhills Club. The event includes the presentation of 5 annual awards to the Bradford Community. The five awards include: Exemplary Business, Community & Spirit, Director’s Award, Small Business and Legacy Award.
We are excited to announce this year’s award recipients. Exemplary Business Award will go to the McKean County Community Foundation; Small Business Award will go to Small Town Girl Boutique; Community & Spirit will go to the Bradford Friendship Table; Director’s Award will go to Pure Tech LLC and Legacy Award will go to Episcopal Church of the Ascension.
MoreBiden-Harris Administration Announces Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority to Receive over $156 Million to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across Pennsylvania
EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President’s Investing in America agenda.
PHILADELPHIA (April 22, 2024) – Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority has been selected to receive over $156 million through the Solar for All grant competition to develop long-lasting solar programs that enable low income and disadvantaged communities to deploy and benefit from distributed residential solar. This award is part of the historic $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which was created under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act to lower energy costs for families, create good-quality jobs in communities that have been left behind, advance environmental justice, and tackle the climate crisis.
MoreLOCAL STUDENT CHOSEN TO ATTENDSTUDENTS INSIDE ALBANY PROGRAM
Gwenyth Mitchell, a senior from Portville High School, has been chosen to attend this year’s Students Inside Albany program sponsored by the League of Women Voters of New York State Education Foundation, Inc. This long standing annual Students Inside Albany program will take place from May 19-22, 2024 and will bring 60 students from across the state to Albany to get a first-hand education about their state government. The program is designed to increase high school students’ awareness of their responsibility in representative government and provide information about the tools necessary for meeting that responsibility.
While at the conference, students will join their peers in a hands-on learning experience about how state government works. Students will participate in a series of interactive lectures on topics such as the state budget process, the role of lobbyists in the legislative process, citizen rights to access government information, the role of media in politics, and the move to reform state government. While in Albany, the students will have an opportunity to tour the state’s Capitol. The highlight for most students is the opportunity to shadow their Senators and their Assemblymembers for an afternoon attending session on the Chamber floors.
For more information on the League of Women Voters Cattaraugus/Allegany Counties chapter, please visit cattarauguslwv@gmail.com For more information on the League of Women Voter of New York State Education Foundation, Inc., or the Students Inside Albany program, please go to: www.lwvny.org.
Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy
The League of Women Voters of New York State is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League of Women Voters does not support or oppose candidates or political parties. Membership is open to all and provides the opportunity to be active and involved in local, state and national issues.
Chris W. Lane, 67, of Russell, PA
Christopher W. “Chris” Lane
Chris W. Lane, 67, of Russell, PA, died on Monday April 22, 2024, in his home after an extended illness.
Family will receive friends on Friday April 26, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East Street Warren, PA.
Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1:30 pm in St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., West, Warren, PA. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. A complete obituary will be published when it’s available.
Barbara J. “Barb” Brennen, 76, of 135 Reserve Road, St. Marys, PA
Barbara J. “Barb” Brennen, 76, of 135 Reserve Road, St. Marys, passed away on Monday evening, April 22, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her four daughters and loving husband, following a three-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
Barb was born March 21, 1948, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Wilfred J. “Biff” and Alberta M. “Birdie” Emmert Hoffman.
On August 23, 1969 in Queen of the World Church, she married Bradley C. “Brad” Brennen, her high school sweetheart. They were blessed to know each other most of their lives and to share 54 years of marriage.
Barb was a lifelong resident of St. Marys and graduated from Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1966, where she was Senior Class Secretary.
MoreMary S. Kostyack, 81, of Barnes, PA.
Mary S. Kostyack, 81, of Barnes, PA., died Tuesday morning, April 23, 2024, at Penn Highlands of Dubois, PA., after an extended illness. She was born November 24, 1942, in Warren, PA. Mary was the daughter of Harry and Eleanor Carlett O’Donnell. She has resided in Barnes, PA., for the past 22 years. Mary was a member of the Sheffield Senior Center and Sheffield Rod & Gun Club. She enjoyed crafting, and time spent with her family, especially during the holidays.
MoreFacility Energy Efficiency Project to Temporarily Close Interstate 80 Rest Areas in Columbia County
Montoursville, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that two rest areas in northcentral Pennsylvania will undergo significant energy efficiency upgrades and renovations as part a Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA) project, initiated by PennDOT and the Department of General Services in 2021.
Under the GESA, building systems deemed eligible for energy saving upgrades within a GESA Project are leveraged by future energy savings. The project will upgrade heating, ventilation, air conditioning and lighting to improve energy efficiency in the buildings.
While improvements are being completed, the following rest areas, including parking lots, will be closed to the public:
- Columbia County Roadside Rest Area, I-80 eastbound, Mifflin Township
- Closed Monday, April 29 through Friday, May 24, 2024.
- Columbia County Roadside Rest Area, I-80 westbound, Mifflin Township
- Closed Monday, April 29 through Friday, May 24, 2024.
UPMC Physician: Keeping a Spring in Your Step
By: John Dresser, D.P.M.
UPMC Orthopaedic Care in Bradford, Port Allegany & Coudersport
Spring is here. The days are getting longer, temperatures are rising, and the birds are singing. The cold, inclement weather we’re used to in the winter causes many of us to decrease our activity and stay indoors. Though this sounds cozy and is a better choice than walking on slippery surfaces and chancing a fall, inactivity can lead to aches and pain in our lower limbs and feet. The decreased activity causes our muscles to weaken which can increase our risk of foot and ankle injuries, especially as we head back outside and increase our activity levels. As we transition from fluffy boots to stylish sandals, it’s important to keep our feet and ankles happy and free from injury.
MoreImportant Announcement from Angelica Farmers’ Market!
Angelica Farmers’ Market
We’re writing to inform you of some recent changes in management at Angelica Farmers’ Market. Our board members now include Trisha J., Curtis H., Katri A., Chantal F., and Aurora D. We look forward to working with them to continue providing a vibrant market experience for all.
We’d also like to acknowledge Katri’s service as market manager during the previous season. While we appreciate the efforts made, we have decided to move in a different direction. We wish Katri the best in her future endeavors.
Moving forward, we are pleased to introduce Don Ash as our new market manager. Don comes to us with valuable experience, and we’re confident in his ability to lead our market to success. For any inquiries or assistance, please contact Don at (585)747-8499.
Thank you for your continued support of Angelica Farmers’ Market. We look forward to serving you in the upcoming season.
Sincerely,
Angelica Farmers’ Market Board of Directors
33RD ANNUAL UPPER PINE CREEK TROUT TOURNAMENT IS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, MAY 18 AND 19; REGISTER IN PERSON FRIDAY, MAY 17 OR DURING TOURNAMENT HOURS
The entry fee for adults for the 33rd Annual Upper Pine Creek Trout Tournament is $25 through next Wednesday, May 1 and $30 from Thursday, May 2 to the end of the tournament on Sunday, May 19. The entry fee for youths under 16 stays at $15.
Sponsorships of fish prizes begin at $25 and may be indicated on the registration form.
The two-day tournament, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon Snowmobile Club, is on Saturday, May 18 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 19 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. along a 13-mile stretch of Pine Creek between the Mill Street Bridge in Galeton Borough and the Ansonia Bridge on Colton Road in Shippen Township.
In-person registration and derby badge pickup will be open at the clubhouse on Route 6 on Friday, May 17 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
MoreDuane R. Stocum, age 44, of Wellsboro, PA
Duane R. Stocum, age 44, of Wellsboro, PA died on Thursday, April 18, 2024.
He was born on June 13, 1979 in Wellsboro, PA a son of Duane O. Stocum and the late Virginia “Jenny” L. (Wilson) Stocum and was employed by Tyoga Container, Tioga, PA.
Duane enjoyed fishing, playing poker, watching sports and he loved spending time with his children, nephews and his dog, Lucky.
He is survived by his father: Duane O. Stocum of Wellsboro, PA, son: Ben Stocum, daughters: Ari Stocum, Nomi Stocum all of Wellsboro, PA and a sister: Jessica Gesford of Sayre, PA.
Viewing will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 1 to 2 pm at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 pm with Drew Seeling officiating. Interment will be in the Niles Valley Cemetery.
…ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE SPREAD THIS AFTERNOON…
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
1115 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024
A combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity and windy
conditions this afternoon will create an elevated risk of wildfire
spread across much of Central Pennsylvania.
Minimum relative humidity values will range from 20 to 30 percent
accompanied by wind gusts between 20 and 30 mph from the south-
southwest.
Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential
ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches.
If dry grasses and tree litter begin to burn, the fire will have
the potential to spread rapidly.
For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire
prevention and education, please visit the Pennsylvania Department
of Conservation and Natural Resources website at
http://dcnr.pa.gov/Communities/Wildfire.
Lambert