Belmont, NY – When the Allegany County Democratic Committee hosts its monthly “Coffee with Democrats” on Saturday, April 13th in Cuba, they’ll be collecting non-perishable food and personal care items to be donated to the pantry sponsored by the Cuba First Baptist Church. This is one small way county Democrats “serve our community”.

The event runs from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the Cuba Grange Hall, 116 E. Main St., Cuba NY and is open to all registered Democrats.  Coffee and light snacks will be served. Sign up here to attend.

To learn more, visit www.alleganycountydemocrats.org or follow us on Facebook or Threads. 

The Allegany County Democratic Committee is the official governing body for the County Party, working toward broader representation by Democrats at the local, state, and national levels.

Mansfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to an in-person plans display for the State Route 2005 (South Main Street) Safety Improvement Project and Richmond Township Sidewalk Project in Richmond Township, Tioga County.

The plans display can be viewed at the Richmond Township Office Building, 563 Valley Road, Mansfield, PA 16933 on Monday, April 22, 2024, between the hours of 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

PennDOT’s Safety Improvement Project consists of implementation of a two-way left-turn lane from the Exxon gas station to the KFC restaurant, as well as milling and overlay of the roadway surface in that area. Richmond Township received a Transportation Alternative Set-Aside (TASA) Grant in the amount of $470,000 to fund newly designed sidewalks that will be installed in conjunction with the PennDOT Safety Improvement Project. Construction will also include the extension of a culvert carrying an unnamed tributary to the Tioga River to accommodate the proposed improvements.  Work is anticipated to begin in 2025, pending funding availability.

The purpose of the event is to display plans illustrating the proposed improvements, show the options being considered for the Richmond Township sidewalks, and receive public input regarding the project. PennDOT will have staff available to review the project and answer questions.

The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation/interpretation services or have special needs or have special concerns that require individual attention, contact Rebecca Jackson, PennDOT Project Manager, at rebeccjack@pa.gov.

Nikky’s Dance Studio

We had so much fun competing this weekend!! Thank you Nexstar National Talent Competition and Lauren for running such a smooth weekend, we had the best time on and off the stage! Made You Look and Wanna Have Fun were named Regional Champions, Wanna Have Fun earned a Choreography Award, Shake Your Tail Feather and Made You Look earned Entertainment Awards, the team came home with 19 Platinums, and some Golden Tickets to Worlds! A huge shout out to Emily for receiving an invitation to the Power Pak and Kenleigh for earning a scholarship to the Wild Dance Intensive! So proud of all the hard work these girls continue to put in!

The theme for National Library Week 2024, “Ready, Set, Library!,” emphasizes that amidst our constantly connected online world, libraries offer a unique opportunity: a space to engage with others, acquire new skills, and focus on what truly matters. Our community is invited to engage in our library’s author talks, workshops, and book clubs.

Whether individuals are embarking on a new career, starting a business, or nurturing a family, our library serves as an inclusive and supportive community where everyone is welcome.

Prepare to delve into new worlds, find inspiration, and engage with our library this National Library Week. Libraries are here to support our communities every step of the way!

Bradford Area Public Library is offering a variety of programming opportunities throughout National Library Week; however, we wish to spotlight the following events:

Michael R. Yount, 73, of Emporium, PA passed away at UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA on Saturday morning (April 6, 2024) following a lengthy illness. He was born January 17, 1951 in Rayburn Township, Kittaning, PA a son of the late George Carl and Hattie Corman Yount.

Michael graduated from Kittaning High School. He was a member of the Driftwood-Emporium Masonic Lodge, 532, F.& A.M. where he served as past master and was a member of the Coudersport Consistory-Scottish Rite and a member of the Shriners International. He was an avid life long Penn State fan.