Alfred Station, NY, February 4, 2026 – The Allegany-Cattaraugus-Chautauqua Fund for Women (ACC FFW) announces the opening of its grant application period for 2026 on February 5, 2026. Grant applications will be accepted February 5 through March 20, 2026, with award notifications on or around April 30th, 2026.
These grants are awarded to women in the tri-county region to facilitate sustained economic self-sufficiency. The amount awarded may vary from year-to-year, based on the number of applications and funds available, up to $1,000 per grant. Grants are awarded based on demonstration of financial need and the applicants’ plan for how the grant funds will increase self-sufficiency. Recipients in prior years have used the funds to purchase equipment, to support business start-up expenses, or to advance skills and training.
Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 12:49AM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Dangerous wind chills colder than 20 below zero possible.
* WHERE…All of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN…From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS…The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…An arctic front will bring cold air and strong winds to the region Saturday morning. Below normal temperatures and blustery winds will result in wind chills dropping well below zero Saturday morning. Wind chills will remain below zero through the rest of the weekend.
INSTRUCTIONS: Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 1:01AM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero possible. The coldest wind chills are expected to be late Friday night through Saturday.
* WHEN…From late Friday night through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS…Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.
INSTRUCTIONS: This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 15 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 25 below zero or colder.
Linea M. Taylor, 81, of Ceres, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
The SkillsUSA Pennsylvania District 6 Competitive Events were held on Thursday, January 29th and Friday, January 30, 2026. Skills USA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel by providing educational programs, events and competitions that support career and technical education in the nation’s classrooms.
Students throughout the central region of Pennsylvania traveled to the Pennsylvania College of Technology to compete in a variety of competitions. The results are in and the following students placed in their competitions:
Aiden Collins
Autumn Ford
Jaiden Thomas
Jett Finch
Lillian Major
Melony Benson
Trinity Menteer
Riely Coopersmith
Zachary Pitts
1st- Reily Coopersmith, Port Allegany School District ~ Restaurant Services 1st- Jett Finch, Austin Area School District ~ Job Interview 1st- Jaiden Thomas, Smethport Area School District ~ Health Portfolio 2nd- Mackenzie Mack, Northern Potter School District ~ Culinary Arts 3rd- Aiden Collins, Smethport Area School District ~ Information Technology We would also like to recognize all of this year’s competitors: Melony Benson, Otto-Eldred School District ~ EMS Melina Burford, Port Allegany School District ~ Basic Health Care Skylar Burrows, Austin Area School District ~ Nurse Assisting Autumn Ford, Oswayo Valley School District ~ Medical Assistant Trinity Menteer, Kane Area School District ~ Criminal Justice Cyrerra Neely, Port Allegany School District ~ Medical Terminology Zachary Pitts, Oswayo Valley School District ~ Welding Lillian Major, Cameron County School District ~ Early Childhood
We are very proud of all our students who took extra time to prepare and compete!! The state competition this year will be held in Hershey, Pennsylvania on April 8-10, 2026. State Gold Medalists from this event in April will advance to the National Leadership & Skills Conference.
Kenneth G. SAULEY, 79, of Hector Township, Sabinsville, PA, died Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in Sheila’s Personal Care Home, Mansfield.
Born December 21, 1946, in Hershey, he was the son of George M. and Verna M. Holtzman Sauley. He was married to Barbara L. Stine, who predeceased him on October 7, 2017.
Ken was a PA State Trooper for 25 years, retiring in 1994. Beginning in 1998, he served as Potter County Deputy Sheriff and then Potter County Sheriff.
Surviving are: a son, Michael A. Sauley of Galeton; two granddaughters; and a sister, Sandra K. Goodman of Berkeley Springs, WV.
Gordon G. Tucker “beloved husband, son, and brother”
Gordon G. Tucker, 75, of Turtlepoint, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in UPMC Williamsport, after a long illness.
Born on Sunday, November 26, 1950 in Roulette, he was a son of Paul “Boots” and Shirley Weimer Tucker. On July 28, 2001 in Roulette, on the patio of the family farm he grew up on, he married Tammy A. Hopkins, who survives.
Gordon was a graduate of Port Allegany High School, Class of 1968. He attended Mansfield University, Williamsport Community College and Indiana State University of Pennsylvania.
Gordon and his cousin, Jimmy Tucker were loggers. He also sold insurance, was the manager of the former MacFrugal’s Discount Department Stores in Phoenix, Arizona and Salt Lake City, Utah. His last position before retiring was working as an IT Specialist for the former Teleperformance in Columbus, Ohio.
Gordon was a SciFi enthusiast. He had a wicked sense of humor, sometimes he was just funny and other times a little diabolical. He loved animals, but his greatest love was his wife and family.
Surviving in addition to his wife of 24 years; are his mother of Roulette; two brothers, Stanley (Micki) Tucker of Roulette and Leslie “Chip” (Kathy) Tucker of Ashburn Farms, VA; and several nieces and nephews.
Gordon was predeceased by his father.
Family and friends may gather from 12 noon to 1pm on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the Riverside United Methodist Church, River Street, Roulette, where funeral services will follow at 1pm with the Rev. Greg Rapp, pastor of Park United Methodist Church, Coudersport and Pastor Jim Cannistraci, of Riverside United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.
Gordon’s wife entrusted his 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 Gordon, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
The Winter Potter County Farmers Market scheduled for Saturday February 7th at the Riley Gallery has been canceled due to the very cold predicted temperatures.
Please contact your favorite vendors for any baking or items you want. They would be happy to connect with you. Winter will end.
[NOTICES:
* STARTING IN JANUARY, NEW WINTER MARKET HOURS ARE SATURDAYS FROM 11AM TO 2PM.
* Beginning in January 2026 the Farmers Market will be the first Saturday of each month until May. The remaining Saturday dates are March 7th, and April 4th. May 2026 the market will again be on the square
* Market times have been established after many trial times over the years. If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly. They are willing to try to accommodate your request.
* If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-598-0649 netrabaker2@gmail.com]
On February 2, 2026 at 10:25 am, after an investigation performed by the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau, an arrest has been made on an arrest warrant out of the City of Olean. Darryl V. Myers was arrested and transported to the Olean City PD pending further arraignment.
This Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m., the public is invited to a free screening of the 93-minute documentary “Without Arrows: 13 Years in the Life of a Lakota Family” being shown in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
Following the Thursday night screening, audience members are welcome to participate in a question and answer session with Delwin Fiddler, Jr., the subject off this film.
The Independent Lens PBS documentary chronicles 13 years (2011–2023) of Fiddler’s life. As a young man, he left his home on the Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota to escape a trauma that splintered his family.
City of Bradford Police Department Announces Arrest in Megan’s Law Compliance Investigation The City of Bradford Police Department announces the arrest of Joshua K. Green following an investigation into violations of Pennsylvania’s Megan’s Law registration requirements.
During a separate ongoing investigation into a theft of approximately $15,000 from PA Skill Games Machines at 94 Main Street (Bradford PC Repair) owned by Brian and Amelia Garges, officers learned of Green’s possible involvement in the theft.
During that investigation officers received information indicating that Green, a registered Tier 3 Megan’s Law offender, was residing in the rear storage room of Bradford PC Repair among other locations other than his registered address and working at Bradford PC Repair without reporting his employment, both in violation of registration requirements.
Records from the Pennsylvania State Police Megan’s Law Section confirmed that Green is subject to lifetime registration after being convicted in 2020 for Indecent Assault of a Person Less than 13 Years of Age and is required to report any changes in residence, employment, or lodging in person within three business days.
The investigation further revealed that Green was not registered as a transient offender and had failed to complete required in-person updates. Through interviews with multiple individuals, officers obtained statements indicating that Green had been living at unregistered locations and working “under the table” for an extended period of time.
Based on this information, criminal charges were filed for failure to comply with Megan’s Law registration requirements under 18 Pa.C.S. § 4915.1. Green was subsequently taken into custody.
The City of Bradford Police Department reminds the public that Megan’s Law registration requirements are in place to enhance community safety, and violations of these requirements are taken seriously. Green was arrested on 12/30/2025 and arraigned where bail was set at $25,000. Green, unable to post bail, was remanded to McKean County Jail.
All charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On January 30, 2026, at approximately 1:40 a.m., City of Bradford Police officers conducted a traffic stop on South Avenue after observing a vehicle operating with an equipment violation.
During the stop, officers identified the driver, who was found to have a suspended license and active out-of-state narcotics warrants. While officers were investigating, the rear seat passenger and registered owner, Amelia Garges, exited the vehicle and was observed discarding an item into a nearby snowbank. Officers immediately recovered a clear bag containing suspected narcotics.
Additional drug paraphernalia was also located on Garges’ person. Field testing later confirmed the substance to be a fentanyl and cocaine mixture. Amelia Garges was taken into custody and transported to BCPD for processing.
She was arraigned by MDJ Engman, and bail was set at $5,000. Garges was unable to post bail and was remanded to McKean County Jail for committal.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
National Teacher of the Year Ashlie Crosson will be the keynote speaker at a free education conference March 21 at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
The Outstanding Teacher Education Conference will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Mukaiyama University Room of the Frame-Westerberg Commons. The conference is intended for anyone interested in education – including not only current educators and administrators, but also pre-service teachers and even high school students thinking about a career in education.
While the sight of a frozen river or stream may look pretty, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is warning everyone to stay off of moving bodies of water that have frozen this winter. Along the Susquehanna RIver near Harrisburg today, the PFBC said when a thick crust of ice forms on rivers statewide, the phenomenon attracts curious onlookers wishing to see the ice up close, and there is a temptation to walk out onto the ice.
Members of the Cameron Elk Suicide Prevention Task Force were recently recognized in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives upon the task force being named Rural Health Program of the Year by the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health. They were also presented with a House citation by Reps. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) to recognize their good work. Pictured from left: Causer; Mike Gwin, community relations coordinator at Community Care Behavioral Health; James Moate, Cameron County commissioner; Chi Catalone, Penn State Extension educator; Sierra Himes, director of children’s prevention and assessment services at Dickinson Center; Olivia Luzier, community engagement and partnership coordinator with the VA Medical Center; and Armanini.
Have you and the kids spent the day cooped up inside? Boost your spirits and stretch your legs while learning to cross-country ski at Hills Creek State Park! Join us for FREE cross-country ski lessons from 3:30 PM to 5 PM this Wednesday and Thursday (Feb. 4th and 5th). Kids encouraged, provided everyone is old enough to walk. Equipment and instruction provided. Meet at the beach parking lot. No experience necessary. No dogs while skiing, please.
Please reach out with any questions.
Best,
Susan
Susan Schenck | Environmental Education Specialist Bureau of State Parks | Lyman Run and Cherry Springs State Park
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Mailing Address: 454 Lyman Run Rd, Galeton, PA 16922
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Highway Safety Network (HSN) partnered with pizzerias in several counties to urge designated driving through a box top advertising campaign ahead of Sunday’s matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. The partnership coincides with a national Super Bowl Impaired Driving Campaign running Thursday, February 5, through Sunday, February 8.
Photo of alder site and previous volunteers at Tionesta Lake.
Tionesta, Pa.: The Army Corps of Engineers at Tionesta Lake and Volunteers for the Ruffed Grouse Society plan the renewal of alder for wildlife this March. Woodcock, ruffed grouse, warblers, rabbits, mice, voles, bobcats, and fox all use the habitat created by an alder thicket. As alder grows and gets too old, it starts to ‘lay down’ and roots will decay. But, a simple and proven wildlife habitat management technique of stump cutting will remove the older stems and put abundant sunlight back on the ground and cut stump, and cause the alder to put up abundant new growth. This new growth will provide habitat for many birds and small mammals over the next thirty years after the stump cutting.
Belmont, NY – Help combat food insecurity in Allegany County by joining us in partnering with Ardent Solutions to collect non-perishable food donations for local food pantries. Ardent Solutions will take part in the annual Souper Bowl Day of Caring by collecting donated items for local food pantries. An Access Allegany bus will be parked outside Tops Friendly Market in Wellsville on Saturday, February 7, where residents will have the opportunity to drop off donations throughout the day. Donation boxes have been placed at additional locations throughout the County including:
Allegany County Courthouse
Allegany County Office Building
Allegany County Office for the Aging
Andover Central School
Ardent Solutions
Community Bank (Wellsville)
First Citizens Bank (Wellsville)
Genesee Valley Central School
Runnings (Wellsville)
The Arena (Wellsville)
The Shop on Main (Wellsville)
Save-A-Lot (Wellsville) Donations help restock shelves of local food pantries and provide much needed support for our neighbors in need. For more information about the Souper Bowl Day of Caring, please contact Becky Nelson at Ardent Solutions at (585)808-7036.
The boil order has been lifted for the Village of Fredonia and their water customers. The conservation order remains in effect until further notice. The leaks have been fixed and the disinfection system has been repaired. However, the tank remains mostly empty. To conserve water, turn off the faucet while brushing teeth, shaving, or washing dishes. Only run the dishwasher or clothes washer when full. Do not allow faucets to run to keep pipes from freezing. For questions call the Village at (716) 679-2307 and Chautauqua County Health Department permitted facilities can call the Health Department directly at (716) 753-4481.
