Every May, Dickinson Center, Inc. (DCI), an affiliate of Journey Health System, proudly takes part in recognizing National Mental Health Awareness Month. This year, they are prioritizing raising awareness about mental health issues and highlighting the importance of well-being in the community.

Mental Health impacts everyone, regardless of age, background or circumstance. Over 20% of American adults (more than 50 million) experience some sort of mental illness every year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). These individuals that experience mental illness could be loved ones or even ourselves. Fortunately, their dedicated mental health professionals are always there to support both adults and children on their healing journeys, assisting them in their recovery and making sure they do not feel alone.

The Potter County Artisan Center was alive with creativity and community spirit on Saturday, May 3, 2025, as it hosted the 2nd Annual County-Wide Art Show. The event was made even more engaging through a partnership with Remake Learning Days of North Central Pennsylvania.

Thanks to the support of Remake Learning Days, the event featured newly funded display partitions and a hands-on craft activity for attendees. Participants of all ages had the opportunity to paint and decorate wooden frames and spring-themed ornaments, turning the event into a true maker experience.

Bethany Brown, art teacher at Austin Area School District and a grant recipient, led the maker station from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Artisan Center’s classroom. Her guidance and enthusiasm helped foster an interactive environment where learning and creativity flourished.

The student art gallery will remain open to the public through May 17, 2025, allowing visitors to enjoy the wide range of artwork created by local students.

At 7:30 p.m. this Friday, May 9, the Bell Bottom Blues will present their  “Live Eric Clapton Experience” concert in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.

This New Jersey-based Clapton tribute band is named after “Bell Bottom Blues”, a song Clapton wrote with keyboardist and singer Bobby Whitlock about unrequited love. That song was performed and recorded by Clapton, Whitlock, bassist Carl Radle and drummer Jim Gordon, all founders of Derek and the Dominos, which released it on Nov. 9, 1970 on their double album “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs.” It was Derek and the Dominos only studio album.

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE…Portions of central and western New York, including the following counties, in central New York, Jefferson, Lewis, Northern Cayuga and Oswego. In western New York, Allegany,Livingston, Monroe, Ontario and Wayne.

* WHEN…From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Showers and thunderstorms will increase in coverage this afternoon and evening. Periods of heavy rain may produce amounts of 1 to 2 inches, with localized heavier amounts
possible. This rainfall falling on already saturated grounds will result in the potential for flash flooding.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

INSTRUCTIONS: You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that Route 4002 (Owens Way) in Bradford Township will be closed between Route 219 and Route 4005 (Main Street/High Street) beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Thursday, May 8. A detour will be in place while a contractor for Buffalo and Pittsburgh Railroad repairs the railroad crossing on Owens Way. The project will improve ride quality and safety for motorists crossing the railway.

The detour will utilize Routes 219, 770, and 4005 for a detour length of just under three miles. Reponing is expected by the evening of Friday, May 9. All work is weather dependent.

The League of Women Voters of Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties invites all to attend a discussion about the ongoing Olean Wastewater crisis, entitled:
Sewage in the River: Defend Ohi:yo’ and Olean’s Wastewater Crisis on  Wednesday, May 14 at 6:00 pm  in the Olean Public Library Gallery Room.

 Guest Speakers, Glenn Wahl and Degawëno:da’s will enlighten us all about this critical situation.  We are proud to offer this event free and open to the public with light refreshments served.  No RSVP required.  All are welcome!  For more information, please contact Margie McIntosh at cattarauguslwv@gmail.com

We are excited to recognize Dalton Stepp as our Student of the Week for the week of April 28, 2025. Dalton is a third-year student from Smethport. He has grown into a great leader in the weld shop and has been group foreman many times. Dalton takes direction well and can relay information to others very effectively. Dalton takes a great amount of pride in his work and the shop.  He will be a great addition to any workforce.

(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: