Gwenyth Mitchell, a senior from Portville High School, has been chosen to attend this year’s Students Inside Albany program sponsored by the League of Women Voters of New York State Education Foundation, Inc. This long standing annual Students Inside Albany program will take place from May 19-22, 2024 and will bring 60 students from across the state to Albany to get a first-hand education about their state government. The program is designed to increase high school students’ awareness of their responsibility in representative government and provide information about the tools necessary for meeting that responsibility.

While at the conference, students will join their peers in a hands-on learning experience about how state government works. Students will participate in a series of interactive lectures on topics such as the state budget process, the role of lobbyists in the legislative process, citizen rights to access government information, the role of media in politics, and the move to reform state government. While in Albany, the students will have an opportunity to tour the state’s Capitol. The highlight for most students is the opportunity to shadow their Senators and their Assemblymembers for an afternoon attending session on the Chamber floors.

For more information on the League of Women Voters Cattaraugus/Allegany Counties chapter, please visit cattarauguslwv@gmail.com For more information on the League of Women Voter of New York State Education Foundation, Inc., or the Students Inside Albany program, please go to: www.lwvny.org.

Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy

The League of Women Voters of New York State is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League of Women Voters does not support or oppose candidates or political parties. Membership is open to all and provides the opportunity to be active and involved in local, state and national issues.

Christopher W.  “Chris” Lane

Chris W. Lane, 67, of Russell, PA, died on Monday April 22, 2024, in his home after an extended illness.

Family will receive friends on Friday April 26, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East Street Warren, PA.

Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1:30 pm in St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., West, Warren, PA. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. A complete obituary will be published when it’s available.

David L. DeLullo, Jr., 70, of Silver Creek Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 23, 2024, with his family by his side. 

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

Barbara J. “Barb” Brennen, 76, of 135 Reserve Road, St. Marys, passed away on Monday evening, April 22, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her four daughters and loving husband, following a three-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Barb was born March 21, 1948, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Wilfred J. “Biff” and Alberta M. “Birdie” Emmert Hoffman.

On August 23, 1969 in Queen of the World Church, she married Bradley C. “Brad” Brennen, her high school sweetheart.  They were blessed to know each other most of their lives and to share 54 years of marriage.

Barb was a lifelong resident of St. Marys and graduated from Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1966, where she was Senior Class Secretary.

Mary S. Kostyack, 81, of Barnes, PA., died Tuesday morning, April 23, 2024, at Penn Highlands of Dubois, PA., after an extended illness.  She was born November 24, 1942, in Warren, PA.  Mary was the daughter of Harry and Eleanor Carlett O’Donnell.  She has resided in Barnes, PA., for the past 22 years.  Mary was a member of the Sheffield Senior Center and Sheffield Rod & Gun Club.  She enjoyed crafting, and time spent with her family, especially during the holidays. 

By: John Dresser, D.P.M.
UPMC Orthopaedic Care in Bradford, Port Allegany & Coudersport

Spring is here. The days are getting longer, temperatures are rising, and the birds are singing. The cold, inclement weather we’re used to in the winter causes many of us to decrease our activity and stay indoors. Though this sounds cozy and is a better choice than walking on slippery surfaces and chancing a fall, inactivity can lead to aches and pain in our lower limbs and feet. The decreased activity causes our muscles to weaken which can increase our risk of foot and ankle injuries, especially as we head back outside and increase our activity levels. As we transition from fluffy boots to stylish sandals, it’s important to keep our feet and ankles happy and free from injury.

At 1:30 PM on Tuesday, Gemania Fire Dept. was dispatched to West Branch Township for a working barn fire.

The entry fee for adults for the 33rd Annual Upper Pine Creek Trout Tournament is $25 through next Wednesday, May 1 and $30 from Thursday, May 2 to the end of the tournament on Sunday, May 19. The entry fee for youths under 16 stays at $15.

Sponsorships of fish prizes begin at $25 and may be indicated on the registration form.

The two-day tournament, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon Snowmobile Club, is on Saturday, May 18 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 19 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. along a 13-mile stretch of Pine Creek between the Mill Street Bridge in Galeton Borough and the Ansonia Bridge on Colton Road in Shippen Township.

In-person registration and derby badge pickup will be open at the clubhouse on Route 6 on Friday, May 17 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

On April 23, at 7:32 am Olean City Fire Dept. was dispatched to 121 Fulton St. for a fully involved structure fire. Allegany , Weston Mills, and Portville Fire Dept.s were also dispatched