Chili & Chowder with a Chance for Chocolate is back with sweet and savory goodies on Saturday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. during the Ice and Spice Winter Weekend in Wellsboro, Pa. Proceeds benefit Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries and go directly to help Tioga County animals in need.

Several local businesses (15 last year; this year’s TBA), will concoct and serve up chili and/or chowder. With the purchase of a tasting passport for $10, participants can visit each business to sample the creations, and enter to win a different chocolate-themed gift basket at each site. The passport comes with a map, and signs outside will mark each site, all downtown within walking distance. When done tasting, participants can vote for their top three favorite dishes, with those chefs being recognized at the end of the event.

The Bingham Township Supervisors are seeking applications for a part-time Secretary/Treasurer.  Experience in bookkeeping with QuickBooks, Computer skills, and Secretarial skills are needed.  Duties would include:

Payroll, Quarterly Taxes, Annual W-2’s, Reconciliations, Paying & Recording Invoices, Making Deposits, Balancing Bank Statements, State Reports, DCED Reports, Grant Applications, Attending monthly meetings, Taking & Recording Minutes, providing Financial Records, Assessment Building Permits, Driveway Permits, Road Bonds & Permits, Open Record Requests, and Budgets.

Position will begin June 1^st, 2026

For more information, please call 814-848-9863

Resumes may be mailed to: Bingham Township

843 Bingham Center Road,

Genesee, PA 16923

Last week in review: A two-win week allowed the women’s basketball team not only to surpass last season’s win total, but matched the most wins since the 2008-09 squad won 16 games, and, with three regular-season games remaining, put it in position to match or surpass the program-win record of 19 set in 2005-06. The victories also clinched a United East Conference postseason playoff berth.

On the horizon: The athletics department will host its eighth Girls and Women in Sports Day Clinic from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8, at Bardo Gymnasium on West Third Street. The registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 6. During the free clinic, student-athletes from basketball, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball will instruct participants on the basics of their respective sport. Each participant will have the opportunity to participate in all five sports. 

Sign Up Link: https://forms.office.com/r/R75jJ22pz0?origin=lprLink
For more information, contact Britni Mohney at bem25@pct.edu. 

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

The Bingham Township Supervisors are seeking applications for a part-time Secretary/Treasurer.  Experience in bookkeeping with QuickBooks, Computer skills, and Secretarial skills are needed.  Duties would include:

Payroll, Quarterly Taxes, Annual W-2’s, Reconciliations, Paying & Recording Invoices, Making Deposits, Balancing Bank Statements, State Reports, DCED Reports, Grant Applications, Attending monthly meetings, Taking & Recording Minutes, providing Financial Records, Assessment Building Permits, Driveway Permits, Road Bonds & Permits, Open Record Requests, and Budgets.

Position will begin June 1^st, 2026

For more information, please call 814-848-9863

Resumes may be mailed to: Bingham Township

843 Bingham Center Road,

Genesee, PA 16923

Elk County, PA — The St. Marys Area United Way Board convened on January 29, 2026, for its quarterly meeting to celebrate the success of the 2025 fundraising campaign, announce grant awards, and recognize the generosity of the community that made the campaign possible.

The organization extends heartfelt thanks to local residents, businesses, and partners whose contributions helped St. Marys Area United Way meet—and exceed—its annual fundraising goal. Through payroll deductions, corporate giving, leadership contributions, and individual donations, the community rallied together to support vital services that strengthen health and human welfare throughout the region.

Funds raised through United Way campaigns are distributed locally through grant support for nonprofit agencies that provide critical programming and assistance for individuals and families across Elk County and the surrounding communities.

The Bingham Township Supervisors are seeking applications for a part-time Secretary/Treasurer.  Experience in bookkeeping with QuickBooks, Computer skills, and Secretarial skills are needed.  Duties would include:

Payroll, Quarterly Taxes, Annual W-2’s, Reconciliations, Paying & Recording Invoices, Making Deposits, Balancing Bank Statements, State Reports, DCED Reports, Grant Applications, Attending monthly meetings, Taking & Recording Minutes, providing Financial Records, Assessment Building Permits, Driveway Permits, Road Bonds & Permits, Open Record Requests, and Budgets.

Position will begin June 1^st, 2026

For more information, please call 814-848-9863

Resumes may be mailed to: Bingham Township

843 Bingham Center Road,

Genesee, PA 16923

Village of Fredonia and their customers must boil their water and conserve water until further notice. Inadequately treated water has entered the water mains due to a treatment issue at the plant, and a water main break has caused water levels in the system to decrease rapidly. Bring all water that you drink or use for cooking to a rolling boil for at least 3 minutes and cool before using. To conserve, 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.

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                BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford honored faculty and staff celebrating milestone anniversaries at special recognition dinner Thursday.

                Dr. Warren Fass, associate professor of psychology, was honored for 45 years of service. Fass has taught Statistics, Experimental Psychology, Human Memory, Human Learning, Child Development and Assessment.

                Recognized for 35 years of service was Pamela Krepps, administrative assistant in athletics and recreational sports.

Saturday, February 14 th , 2026

12:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M -Snowshoeing for Beginners – Snowshoeing is a great way to explore your
favorite trails in winter. Snowshoes and trekking poles will be provided. Program will begin indoors with
an introduction to snowshoeing equipment and styles, followed by a guided practice instruction on level
ground, then a short excursion on the trail. If snow depth is insufficient for snowshoeing, the indoor
portion of the program will still be held, followed by a roughly 2-mile nature hike. 
Registration is required.
Meets at: The Wildlife Center
To Register: http://eventsreg.dcnr.pa.gov/register/create/?internalID=Internal-14817

HEADLINE: Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 12:33PM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero.

* WHERE…The western Southern Tier.

* WHEN…Until 11 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS…Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

INSTRUCTIONS: This is a potentially hazardous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below zero or colder.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY

BRADFORD, Pa. – A new agreement allows qualified University of Pittsburgh at Bradford undergraduate students to complete both a bachelor’s and law degree in six years instead of the traditional seven.

The new agreement with the University of Pittsburgh School of Law creates a streamlined pathway for high-achieving Pitt-Bradford students to enter law school after their junior year, earning their undergraduate degree upon successful completion of their first year of law school studies.

“This partnership provides our students with an exceptional opportunity to accelerate their legal education while reducing both time and cost,” said Dr. James L. Baldwin, vice president for enrollment management at Pitt-Bradford. “We’re excited to offer this pathway to our academically talented and motivated students.”

The Bingham Township Supervisors are seeking applications for a part-time Secretary/Treasurer.  Experience in bookkeeping with QuickBooks, Computer skills, and Secretarial skills are needed.  Duties would include:

Payroll, Quarterly Taxes, Annual W-2’s, Reconciliations, Paying & Recording Invoices, Making Deposits, Balancing Bank Statements, State Reports, DCED Reports, Grant Applications, Attending monthly meetings, Taking & Recording Minutes, providing Financial Records, Assessment Building Permits, Driveway Permits, Road Bonds & Permits, Open Record Requests, and Budgets.

Position will begin June 1^st, 2026

For more information, please call 814-848-9863

Resumes may be mailed to: Bingham Township

843 Bingham Center Road,

Genesee, PA 16923