The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Southern Cattaraugus County in western New York… Southwestern Allegany County in western New York… * Until 915 PM EDT. * At 815 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Allegany State Park, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include… Olean, Salamanca, Allegany State Park, Allegany, Cuba, St. Bonaventure, Weston Mills, Hinsdale, Carrollton, and Bolivar. This includes Interstate 86 between exits 17 and 28.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 7:09 PM EDT by NWS State College PA

At 709 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Marienville, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include… Kane, Johnsonburg, Wilcox, and James City.

Instructions

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

On September 6, 2024, at approximately 2:11 A.M., Troopers out of SP Machias responded to 3825 Creek Road in the town of Yorkshire for a single-family residential fire. Preliminary investigation reveals the fire started near the kitchen area of the residence. One family member was able to exit the residence and call 911. The other four family members were located deceased in the residence. The NYSP Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Forensic Identification Unit were assisted by NY State Fire and Yorkshire Fire Department on the scene. Multiple Fire Company’s and EMS in Cattaraugus County responded to the scene to assist.

NYSP are working with Pioneer Central School District on the status of the investigation. It is believed that some of the victims went to Pioneer Central School.

Positive identification will be made by the Medical Examiner’s Office. NYSP will release the positively identified victims at that time.

More information will be provided as the investigation continues.

This is still an active investigation.

David Straub enters his second season as coach of the Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s and women’s tennis teams with optimism, thanks to several key returning players and talented newcomers.

The Wildcat men, 2-9 overall last year and 2-5 in the United East, open at 4 p.m. on Friday, hosting Lycoming College on the Brandon Park courts, while the women,  4-9 overall and 1-4 UE, open at 9 a.m. on Saturday at the first day of the King’s College Invitational. The men have four fall matches and the women seven, with United East Conference play taking place in the spring.

On the men’s side, senior Alex Norris of Williamsport returns after playing at the No. 1 singles position last fall before missing the spring season. He is joined by junior Logan Ogden of South Williamsport and sophomores Jayden Manbeck of Bernville, Matt Williams of Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, Hunter Knosky of Camp Hill and Will Long of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Motorists are advised a two-year construction project continues on Route 6 and Main Street (Route 2005) in Tioga County.

Overnight Work
The week of Sunday, September 8, 2024, the contractor will be performing base repairs on Route 6 between North Academy Street and Railroad Street and on Main Street between East Main Street and East Elmira Street (Route 1002) in the Central Business District. Work will be performed between the hours of 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM, weather permitting. Motorists can expect single lane conditions with flagging where work is being performed.

Daytime Work
The week of Monday, September 9, 2024, the contractor will continue working on the sidewalks, ADA ramps and drainage throughout the project area. Work will be performed between the hours of 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM, weather permitting. Motorists can expect single lane conditions with flagging where work is being performed.

Motorists are advised that a two-year roadway improvement project continues on Water Street (Route 414), Blockhouse Road (Route 2005), and Williamson Road (Route 2007) in Liberty Borough and Liberty Township, Tioga County.

The week of Monday, September 9, 2024, the contractor, Glenn O. Hawbaker, will be performing drainage work on Williamson Trail Road (Route 2007) between Blockhouse Road and Mase Road (T-800).  Motorists can expect single lane conditions with flagging where work is being performed. Work will be performed during daylight hours, weather permitting.

 Following a plea hearing at the McKean County Courthouse yesterday, Edwin MCPEAK, pled guilty to crimes related to the June bank robbery at a bank in Eldred.

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer confirmed that MCPEAK appeared before a McKean County Judge at a plea hearing on Thursday and entered a plea of guilty to Robbery (of a Financial Institution with use a firearm); Robbery (placing 2 victims in fear of serious bodily injury with use of a firearm); Theft from the bank; and Receiving Stolen Property (vehicle stolen from Olean, NY). 

The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission’s Board of Directors (North Central) approved a trio of business loans at its August meeting on Wednesday.

The board approved $372,500 in loan funding for three businesses in the six-county region that will retain a total of 10 full-time jobs and create five new jobs over the next three years.

“The Business Lending Program is working in the six-county region,” North Central Executive Director Jim Chorney said. “The three loans approved Wednesday will keep businesses open and people employed to help sustain the regional economy while helping maintain the quality of life in those communities.”

FCCB is proud to announce that their broker, Matthew Stroup, has once again been named to the prestigious Forbes Best-in-State Next-Gen Advisors list for 2024. Matthew, who is a part of the FCCB Wealth Advisory* Division within FCCB, began his career in 2013 with FCCB.

The Forbes Best-in-State Next-Gen Advisors list recognizes top-performing young financial advisors who are redefining the industry with their thorough approaches, exceptional client service, and proven track records of success. Inclusion on this list is a testament to an advisor’s dedication, expertise, and commitment to helping clients pursue their financial goals.

2 Day Estate Sale! September 6 & 7 – Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 3pm

55 State Line Rd. Eldred, PA 16731

Grandfather clock, hand tools, Billiards table, bedroom furniture, washer/dryer, couch, dining furniture, glassware, Cutco, sewing machine, cedar chest, collectibles, outdoor items, kitchenware, many puzzles, holiday decor, older lawn care items, antique/vintage wood storage drawers, fencing, and many more items. Very clean household.