Olean Police Seeking Information at To Identify Assualt Suspect
This morning at approximately 3:30 a.m. our Patrol Officers were dispatched to the 7-11 at 607 N. Union St. for a male that had pushed and struck the female clerk working at the time . This male left in a Tan Minivan before Police arrival. If anyone has information on who this male in the photo may be please call the Olean Police dept. at 716-376-5677. Calls can be kept confidential.
Spring Greetings to Elk and Emporium-Cameron County Families!
Check out our upcoming programs for students in grades K-8 and 3rd-5th!
Discover Lab:
Dates/Locations/Times:
April 7, 2026- Johnsonburg Community Center
4:00pm-5:30pm (Grades 3-5)
April 13, 2026- Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library
3:30pm-5:00pm (Grades 3-5)
April 27, 2026- Bennett’s Valley Community Center
6:00pm-7:00pm (Grades K-8)
April 28, 2026- Boys and Girls Club of St. Marys
4:00pm-5:00pm (Grades 3-5)
For Immediate Release
Contact: Courtney Rieger
P: 814-781-3437
courtney@communityedcenter.com
Description: Spring is nearly here! Join us in welcoming the season by assembling and planting your own
microgreens!
** No Registration Required! **
Questions? Contact Courtney Rieger at courtney@communityedcenter.com or call (814) 781-3437
Discover Lab Event:
Mom, Me and Microgreens
Open to: Grades 3rd-5th
Location: Ridgway YMCA
Date: April 23, 2026
Time: 3:30pm-5:00pm
Description: Join the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners and the CEC Discover Lab for a fun afternoon of
learning about microgreens, setting up your very own microgreen grower and making a 3Doodler plant pick to
add to your grower.
Register by April 17, 2026 by using the following link: https://forms.gle/GPEJT1JnkYXy3JBH6
Questions? Contact Courtney Rieger at courtney@communityedcenter.com or call (814) 781-3437
Meranda ‘Mandy’ Schleicher, 49, of Lewis Run
Meranda ‘Mandy’ Schleicher, 49, of Lewis Run, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Bradford on January 11, 1977, she was a daughter of Dennis Trumbull and Rhonda (Cobb) Pascarella .
She was a 1995 graduate from Bradford High School. She then attended Pitt-Bradford University.
On August 23, 2003, in Bradford, Mandy married Robert A. Schleicher Jr., who survives.
Mandy started off working for the Bradford Nursing Pavilion, until moving to Fort Walton Beach, FL. In her time there, she was employed at Dillard’s, and Crestview Nursing Home. In 2006, she moved back to Bradford, where she returned to the Bradford Nursing Pavilion, and later moved to the billing department at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.
She loved spending time with her family, and her dog Creed. She loved to have family time by the fire, going to and supporting her daughter, Abbigail, at her track meets. She also really enjoyed going to baseball games and concerts.
Seneca Highlands CTC’s “Student of the Week”
The student of the week is Autumn Ford. Autumn is a sophomore from Oswayo Valley School District who attends Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center for Health Assisting. She received fourth place at the District 6 SkillsUSA competition for medical assisting this year.
In the classroom, she is an excellent student with valuable insight during lessons and laboratory practice. Her positive, yet humble, attitude and genuine kindness make her a trusted leader in the classroom. Throughout this year, she has already received certifications in OSHA 10, BLS, and Stop the Bleed.
Next fall, she plans to obtain her nurse aide registration. Autumn’s future plans are to attend college to become a registered nurse. Based on her personal qualities and her commitment to the improvement of the human condition, she will be a valued representative of the nursing profession.
Arlene Joyce Ayers, 91, of Westfield, PA
Arlene J. Ayers “best mother and grandmother ever”
Arlene Joyce Ayers, 91, of Westfield, formerly of Coudersport and Austin, passed away at the home of her daughter, Susan Plumstead, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with her loving family by her side, after a brief illness.
Born on Tuesday, July 24, 1934 in Austin, she was a daughter of Maynard D. and Pauline Frost Robinson. On July 14, 1949 in Odin, she married Francis T. Ayers, who passed away on April 5, 2012.
Arlene was employed for over 31 years at the former Pure Carbon in Coudersport, where she became a chief inspector. After retiring from Pure Carbon, Arlene was employed by Adelphia in Coudersport for a number of years.
Arlene enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, and reading. Her greatest love was spending time with her family, especially her great-grandchildren.
Left to cherish her memory are four sons, Edward (Debbie) Ayers of Coudersport, Ralph (Nancy Rathbun) Ayers of Eldred, Dennis (Nancy) Ayers of Shinglehouse, and Kenneth (Susana) Ayers of Colorado; three daughters, Cheryl Furman of Austin, Gloria (Greg) Frable of Schaefferstown, and Susan (Terry) Plumstead of Westfield; twenty-four grandchildren; fifty great-grandchildren; sixteen great-great-grandchildren; a brother, William Robinson of Roulette; a half sister, Nancy Kudlow of South Carolina; several nieces and nephews; a loving friend, Mary Plumstead; and her loving companions, Socks and Shelby.
In addition to her parents and husband, Arlene was predeceased by two grandsons, Aaron Arthur Ayers and Christian Michael Parrish; one great-grandson, Blake Alan Ayers; a great-great-grandson, Carver Michael Parrish; a sister, Mary Nolan; a brother, Jack Robinson; and a half brother, Robert Robinson.
Family and friends may gather from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm on Friday, March 20, 2026 and from 10am to 11am on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Gospel Tabernacle, Rt 6 W, Coudersport, where funeral services will follow at 11am, with Pastor John Minor, officiating. Burial will be in Ayers Hill Cemetery, Coudersport.
Memorials in Arlene’s name may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Arlene entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Arlene, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Rural PA Memoir Earns National Recognition
Proudly Made Named Foreword INDIES Finalist, Adding to Growing List of Awards for PA Wilds Memoir
WARREN, PA — Proudly Made: A Story of Reinvention in the Big Woods and Small Towns of the Pennsylvania Wilds, the debut memoir by Tataboline “Ta” Enos, founder and CEO of the nonprofit PA Wilds Center, has been named a finalist for the 2025 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award in the Regional category — the latest in a string of honors for the book since its release in June 2025 through Sunbury Press’ Catamount Press imprint, which focuses on northern Appalachia.
The Foreword INDIES program is among the most respected recognition programs for independently published books. Finalists are evaluated by teams of librarians and booksellers, with gold, silver, and bronze winners to be announced in June 2026.
The Foreword INDIES website says: “Fans of ‘The Glass Castle’ and ‘Wild’ will love this unforgettable 20-year journey that heralds the difference one person with a little mettle can make, and the greater good that can come when many of us work together.”
USDA Announces $2 Million Investment In Seafood Processing Facilities For Wild-Caught Invasive Catfish
(Washington, D.C., March 18, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business-Cooperative Programs Administrator J.R. Claeys today announced that seafood processors in Maryland and Illinois will receive a total of $2 million to create new and better markets for the processing of invasive, wild-caught catfish through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program. This directly enhances Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins initiative by strengthen the capacity of existing processors to help reduce the population of invasive wild-caught catfish, especially in Chesapeake Bay, where they are causing significant ecological damage.
“This investment in the processing of invasive wild-caught catfish not only solves a problem but also adds to the list of ways Secretary Rollins and the USDA are supporting President Trump’s America First agenda by investing in economic opportunity and prosperity in rural communities,” said Claeys.
GLENN O HAWBAKER IS HIRING-MULTIPLE OPENINGS AVAILABLE
Glenn O Hawbaker Is Hiring:
Foreman
Laborers
Equipment Operators
Tri Axle Driver
Paving Operator
Screed Operator
Apply Online at www.gohcareers.com
EOE
Shapiro Administration And New Jersey Launch Multi-State Aggressive Driving Enforcement Effort
Aggressive driving enforcement is running now through April 26, one-day coordinated enforcement planned for April 14.
Preliminary traffic fatality data for 2025 shows an increase in crash fatalities involving aggressive driving, despite an overall decrease in traffic deaths.
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), the Highway Safety Network, and the State of New Jersey today launched a multi-state aggressive driving enforcement wave running through April 26. The goal of this targeted enforcement is to reduce the number of aggressive-driving-related crashes, injuries, and deaths in both states.
Multiple Failure To Register Arrests In Cattaraugus County
On March 17, 2026 at 1:30 pm, after an investigation performed by the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau, an arrest has been made for 1 count of Failure to Mail in Annual Verification (sex offender violation). Lionel R. Luper Sr. was mailed his annual verification to his registered address of 9 Borden St. in the Town of Randolph and failed to fill it out and mail it back. He was arraigned at Cattaraugus County Court and sent to jail in lieu of $1 bail. He is scheduled back in County Court at a later date and time.
On March 17, 2026 at 2:30 pm, after an investigation performed by the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau, an arrest has been made for 2 counts of Failure to Register Internet Accounts/E-Mail Address (sex offender violation). Tina L. Wagner was arrested for having two unregistered e-mail addresses. She was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in Little Valley Town Court at a later date and time.
DWI Arrest In Salamanca Following MVA
On March 18, 2026 at 6:19 am, Kelvin George, 21, of Coldspring was charged with Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense, Driving While Intoxicated with BAC greater than .08%, Driving on the Shoulder of the Roadway, Failure to Give Half the Roadway following an investigation into a one car MVA in the Town of Salamanca. George was processed and released with an appearance ticket for a later court date.In addition during the DWI investigation, the passenger was taken into custody for Obstruction of Governmental Administration. Moagi Buffalo, 18, was processed and released with an appearance ticket for a later court date.
Democrats Deliver to Fillmore Community Food Pantry
Fillmore, NY – When the Allegany County Democrats met for “Coffee with Democrats” on Saturday, March 14th in Fillmore, they collected bags and bags of non-perishable food and personal care items to be donated to the Fillmore Community Food Pantry, located at the United Methodist Church.
According to Pantry coordinator Sharon Smith, “We’re very appreciative of this donation. We serve between 80 and 100 families a month, including senior citizens and mothers of small children. We are the area’s only emergency pantry, and every donation matters.”
The Fillmore Community Food Pantry is located at 25 Minard St. in Fillmore and is open the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. They are specifically seeking donations of canned goods – soups, fruit, vegetables, meats, and prepared meals – to keep their shelves stocked. For more information, please call 585-468-0187 or email sharonsmith04@yahoo.com.
Middle States Commission On Higher Education (MSCHE) Approves NPRC As A Fully Accredited Institution
WARREN, Pa. – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) has been officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) as of March 12, 2026, affirming NPRC’s commitment to educational excellence, integrity, and transformative student outcomes.
The announcement follows a comprehensive multi-year process that included self-study and an in-depth review by a team of peer evaluators. Accreditation ensures that NPRC meets full compliance with MSCHE’s quality standards, which evaluates institutions across all areas of operation. As an institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, NPRC will continue to ensure that it meets the high expectations of accreditation by conducting its next comprehensive Self-Study Evaluation and On-Site Evaluation visit at least every eight years.
Deadly West Reading Chocolate Factory Explosion Prompts PUC Safety Complaint Against UGI
Investigation Into 2023 Blast That Killed Seven Workers Seeks $2.57 Million Civil Penalty and Major Pipeline Safety Reforms
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC’s) independent Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E) has filed a formal complaint against UGI Utilities, Inc. – Gas Division (UGI) following a detailed investigation into the March 2023 natural gas explosion at the R.M. Palmer Company chocolate factory in West Reading, Berks County that killed seven workers and injured ten others.
The complaint filed today alleges multiple violations of the Public Utility Code, Commission regulations, and federal pipeline safety standards related to the design, operation, and oversight of UGI’s gas distribution facilities serving the factory.
I&E is seeking $2,576,627 in civil penalties — the maximum amount permitted by law — along with a series of corrective actions aimed at strengthening pipeline safety oversight, addressing risks associated with aging plastic pipeline materials, and expanding advanced methane leak detection technologies.
Among the key corrective actions proposed in the complaint, I&E calls for UGI to:
- Expand the deployment o…
‘A River, Not a Reservoir’
Open Arms Sends to Launch New Church Friday in Custer City
BRADFORD – Some churches are built to gather. Others are built to grow. And a few – like Open Arms Community Church – are built to go.
Free Spirit Redeemer’s Chapel, Open Arms’ latest church plant in Custer City, will soon open its doors to new congregants. Located at 68 Minard Run Road, the new house of worship is rooted in a humble yet strong blue-collar community. It will feature powerful Christian rock music, redeeming testimony and Scripture-centered teaching each Friday evening.
Free Spirit will begin with a soft launch at 7 p.m. this Friday. Its first official weekly gathering will take place on Good Friday, April 3, at 7 p.m.
Cuba Bipartisan Town Hall
Series information below.
The public is encouraged to participate in democracy at its roots by attending a live town hall forum. In the spirit of improving dialog across party lines Good Neighbors Getting it Done in Western New York has been conducting a series of Bipartisan Town Halls across Congressional District 23. Teaming up with Worth Fighting For. Cuba! to bring the discussion to the heart of the Southern Tier.