Monthly Star Awards Presented at UAHS Campuses
Pictured Left to Right: Dianna Carnegie, Environmental Service and Ken Hernandez, Food & Nutrition Department
BRADFORD, PA / OLEAN, NY – Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), which is comprised of hospital campuses, Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), is excited to announce the February 2024 Star Award winners.
MoreEconomic Development Strategic Plan Adopted by Allegany County Legislature
The Allegany County Board of Legislature adopted a five-year strategic plan for Economic Development on Feb.14, 2024. This Plan serves as a framework for achieving the Legislative mission of improving economic development in Allegany County. This plan reflects input from quantitative and qualitative data analysis, local and regional stakeholder engagement, and best practices in rural economic development. Debra Root, District III Legislator and Chair of the Planning and Economic Development Committee points out that “This has been a long time in the making and gives us a road map that all county, local, and regional partners can utilize in the collaboration for our present and long-term economic development success here in Allegany County.”
The plan includes a situational assessment resulting from the research and engagement phases of the planning process, and strategies and action maps for nine areas to concentrate on.
These nine areas are:
- Local and Regional Collaboration
- Industry Engagement
- Marketing
- Opportunity Sectors
- Workforce
- Site Development
- Community Assets
- Capacity and Management
- Economic Development Expertise
The plan is available at: www.alleganyco.gov/economic-development/.
MoreJoseph P. STALLONE, 67, of Wellsville, NY
Joseph P. STALLONE, 67, of Wellsville, NY died Thursday, February 15, 2024.
Friends may call at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 from 2:00 – 4:00 & 7:00 – 9:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 in Immaculate Conception Church, Wellsville. The Rev. James Hartwell will be the Celebrant.
A complete obituary will be announced. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
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Homeless Woman Facing Charges in Cuba, NY
Cuba Police Department
On February 15th, 2024 at approximately 8:12 PM, following a disturbance at a local business, Cuba Police arrested Brenda L. Horr (44) of Homeless.
Horr was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct (Violation), criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th (Misdemeanor) and multiple warrants.
Horr was processed, issued appearance tickets and released to the Wellsville Police Department.
Horr is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
2025 McKean County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
McKean County Dept of Emergency Services
2025 McKean County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Notice is hereby given that the McKean County Department of Emergency Services is in the process of updating the McKean County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Public meetings will be conducted to inform the public about the hazard mitigation plan and to gather public input and participation during the 2025 hazard mitigation plan update. The dates, times and locations of these public meetings will be outlined in future public notices. The update process is currently active and will run through February 2025. If you have questions, please contact Gerard Rettger, McKean County Emergency Management Agency Deputy Director at 814-887-4911 or GRRettger@mckeancountypa.org. A copy of the current 2019 McKean County Hazard Mitigation Plan is located at: https://www.mckeancountypa.org/…/2019_mckean_county….
Please send any comments on the current plan or recommendations for the new plan to Gerard Rettger.
Causer to Offer Property Tax/Rent Rebate Assistance in Emporium, Eldred, Galeton Next Week
BRADFORD – The annual Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinics hosted by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) continue next week as follows:
- Emporium Senior Center, 105 E. Fourth St., Emporium: Tuesday, Feb. 20, 10 a.m. to noon. Appointments preferred. Call 814-486-3707.
- Eldred Senior Center, 169 Main St., Eldred: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 9-11 a.m.
- Galeton Public Library, 5 Park Lane, Galeton: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1-3 p.m.
The service is free.
A new state law increased income eligibility limits to $45,000 for both homeowners and renters, and residents should exclude 50% of Social Security when calculating income. The maximum rebate was also increased from $650 to $1,000. The program benefits eligible residents 65 years and older; widows and widowers 50 years and older; and people with disabilities 18 years and older.
Additional clinics are planned inSmethport, Austin, Ulysses, Port Allegany, Bradford, Mt. Jewett, Shinglehouse and Coudersport. For a full schedule of events, visit www.RepCauser.com.
MoreBEAR HARVEST TOTALS 2,920
The state’s bear hunters remain as loyal in their pursuit as ever, but there are way more of them.
Pennsylvania had fewer than 130,000 bear hunters in 2003. In 2023, it had 206,124. That total – the fourth-highest ever – marked the fifth year in a row that bear license sales topped 200,000.
MorePFBC TO HOLD HABITAT AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING VIRTUALLY ON FEBRUARY 26
HARRISBURG, Pa. (February 16) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will conduct a meeting of the Habitat and Environmental Committee on Monday, February 26, 2024, beginning at 10 a.m. This meeting will be held online with committee members participating remotely.
Because this meeting is being held in a virtual format, the process for accepting public comment will be different than an in-person gathering. Public comments pertaining to the agenda can be submitted by calling (717) 705-7846 beginning on Wednesday, February 21 at 8 a.m. until Thursday, February 22 at 12 p.m. Recorded comments will be limited to five minutes and will be presented to committee members prior to the meeting.
MoreF. Donald Kenney Fund supports biennial art exhibition with $23k grant
Olean, N.Y., February 14, 2024 – With funding from the F. Donald Kenney Fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, the Tri-County Arts Council will hold its annual biennial art exhibition again this fall.
Since 2004, the yearly arts exhibition has received $426,896.71 in funding thanks to the generosity of the late philanthropist and art enthusiast, F. Donald. Kenney, who established the F. Donald Kenney Fund at CRCF to support the Southern Tier Biennial.
This year’s grant of $23,039.95 will go towards a solo artist exhibition to be held in the council’s gallery space.
MoreROACH-BAUER FORESTRY FORUM TO MEET THURSDAY, APRIL 11, AT WILCOX COMMUNITY CENTER IN WILCOX, PA
Innovations in Low Grade Wood Materials
Kane, Pa. – The April 11, 2024 Roach-Bauer Forestry Forum is pleased to announce they will host two businesses for the upcoming Forum on Innovations in Low Grade Wood Materials, and an update from the Pennsylvania Hardwoods Development Council (HDC). Jonathan Geyer from the Pennsylvania HDC, Royce Novosel-Johnson, AJ McGarity, and Lindsey Novosel from Woodside Oils, and Luca Pandolfi from Woodland Biomass Innovations will be featured speakers.
MoreDrilling Permit Violations Issued
PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Winslow Township, Jefferson County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2/12/2024 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Winslow Township, Jefferson county. 78.57(a) – CONTROL, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF PRODUCTION FLUIDS – Operator failed to collect the brine and other fluids produced during operation, service and plugging of the well in a tank, pit or a series of pits or tanks, or other device approved by the Department or Operator discharged brine or other fluids on or into the ground or into waters of the Commonwealth. |
Incident Date/Time: 2024-02-12 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Winslow Township, Jefferson County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2/12/2024 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Winslow Township, Jefferson county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP. |
Incident Date/Time: 2024-02-12 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Think About It
Getting It Right
by
Pastor B.J. Knefley
Why is it that there appears to be a great attempt on the part of people to be right? Everyone seems to have an opinion about everything. Often the opinion is expressed without facts or information. Any attempt to enlighten them with the facts usually is refuted with more opinion.
People have opinions about many things. Politics, local events, other people, and the run of the mill gossip can each generate enough opinions to last a lifetime. You name it and someone will have an opinion about it. Everyone seems to have a desire to be right, so why don’t we just attempt to get it right in the first place?
It saddens me to see the many opinions that are expressed without the benefit of facts. Read any news blog or watch any news program and they all seem to be riddled with opinion, while at the same time represented as truth. We then take these opinions and share them with others as the gospel truth. After all, it must be true because we heard it from this network news show or, some famous person or another said it. In some ways it’s comical.
I’m not against opinions, after all, I have some too. But I am against those that persuade others to become judge and jury because of their opinions. Opinions that cause us to be distrustful of others or cause us to act in a manner that is mean and harmful go too far. The arena of public opinion can ruin others and cause a great deal of pain and hardship. Nothing has to be true anymore, it just has to be presented as true.
There is a simple thought that states we are to do unto others, as we would have them do unto us. I think it goes well with another one, “Love your neighbor as yourself”. These are simple thoughts that could have a profound impact on the lives of many, if we’d only practice them. Getting it right may have more to do with keeping our mouth shut and our emotions in check while we engage our mind. Our opinions may in turn become helpful rather than destructive. Think about it.
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