Community Foundation’s Johnsonburg Area Endowment Fund awards $14,225 in grants
The Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) was pleased to award a total of $14,225 in grant monies from the Johnsonburg Area Endowment Fund. These dollars will go toward several different projects that will serve and aid the community. This is the second year that the endowed fund has awarded grant dollars to eligible organizations, schools, and religious groups that benefit the residents of the Johnsonburg Area School District.
Car Vs Bear Crash On Rt. 6
On August 21 at 10:08 pm Smethport Fire, Port Allegany and Pheonix ambulance were dispatched to 16636 Rt. 6 near Irons Hollow for a Car vs. bear rollover crash. Car is in the ditch one person is out of the vehicle walking around car is in a ditch. Update driver is not injured ems was cancelled
CRCF Community Fund Grant Applications Due October 15th
CRCF Community Fund OLEAN, N.Y., August 21, 2023 — Applications for the next cycle of grant funding from the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation’s Community Fund are due October 15.
The Community Fund makes possible unrestricted, responsive grantmaking to support projects and initiatives led by nonprofit organizations that impact the changing needs of Cattaraugus County residents.
Applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations or a government entity or school district.
PRE-REGISTER ONLINE BY NEXT FRIDAY, SEPT. 1 FOR STEP OUTDOORS TRYATHLON AND 5K RUN/WALK TO GUARANTEE A FREE EVENT T-SHIRT
Those who pre-register online by next Friday, Sept. 1 for the 15th Annual Step Outdoors TRYathlon and 5K Trail Run/Walk will be guaranteed a free event T-shirt in the size they order.Visit www.stepoutdoors.org to pre-register online.
The TRYathlon and 5K Trail Run/Walk will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, at Hills Creek State Park, 111 Spillway Road, seven miles northeast of Wellsboro in Charleston Township via Charleston Street and Hills Creek Lake Road.
There are no competitive categories in the triathlon or 5K. Every finisher will receive a medallion.
HILLS CREEK STATE PARK IS HOLDING FREE IN-PERSON PROGRAMS AT 8:30 P.M. THIS FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, AUG. 25, 26 AND 27 AND AT 2:30 P.M. ON THURSDAY, AUG. 31
Coming up at Hills Creek State Park at 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901-9676 are three free in-person programs this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 25, 26 and 27 at 8:30 p.m. and one at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 31 press release.
The park is seven miles northeast of Wellsboro in Charleston Township via Charleston Street and Hills Creek Lake Road.
CANYON PILOTS ASSOCIATION LABOR DAY WEEKEND ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FLY-IN BREAKFAST IS NEXT SUNDAY, SEPT. 3
Members of the Canyon Pilots Association and Canyon Country Ultraight Club will be serving up eggs, pancakes and ham during the Labor Day Weekend All-You-Can-Eat Fly-In Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon next Sunday, Sept. 3 indoors at the corporate hangar at the Grand Canyon Regional Airport in Delmar Township at 112 Runway Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
The breakfast is open to the public and will be held rain or shine. Requested is a donation of $10 for adults and $5 for youngsters, ages 3 to 8 years old. Children 2 and under are admitted free. Pictured are people at the Sunday, May 28 Fly-In Breakfast.
FREE OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES TO FEATURE HOUSTON BAKER AND SIX FRIENDS THIS FRIDAY, AUG. 25 AT 6 P.M. AT THE DEANE CENTER
At 6 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 25, the free outdoor summer concert series will feature Houston Baker and six musicians on the outdoor stage located on the Central Avenue side of the Deane Center for the Performing Arts building at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. Donations are always appreciated.
This concert will be moved into the Coolidge Theatre if it rains.
Rolfe Beagle Club Reminds Hunters that Deadline is Approaching to Register for 10th Annual Statewide Coyote and Crow Hunt
Johnsonburg, Pa.: Tuesday, August 29, is the last date to register for Rolfe Beagle Club’s 10th annual Statewide Coyote and Crow Hunt. The hunt is scheduled for ten (10) days from Wednesday, August 30, thru Saturday, September 9. Your registration must be received or postmarked on Tuesday, August 29, if you plan on hunting.
All registrations must be received at the Rolfe Beagle Club, 1016 Long Level Road, Johnsonburg, PA 15845. Registration must include a phone number or an email. Questions may be addressed to wlhab9@gmail.com.
Weigh-in is at 6:00 p.m. every day. Categories include coyote, crow and largest female coyote. Additional information at the Facebook Page, Rolfe Beagle Club.
St. Marys Native Stephen E. Meyer Presents New Book, COMMONWELL
The Elk County Council on the Arts will host author Stephen Meyer, for a book signing event marking the release of his newest publication, COMMONWELL on Thursday, August 24, 5-8PM.
COMMONWELL is a new sci-fi novel set 800 years after Mars blacks out power on Earth. The Founders send back an operative, she discovers a small-scale civilization flourishes among the survivors, the Amish and Seneca. Everything the AIs told her was a lie.
James H. DAY, 61, of Andover, NY
James H. DAY, 61, of Andover, NY, died Saturday, August 19, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born February 7, 1962, in North Hornell, he was the son of C. Harold and Janice L. Baldwin Day. On May 9, 1987, he married the former Barbara Jean Bryan, who predeceased him on January 25, 2022.
Jim attended Andover High School. He was employed by Skibeck Pipeline Construction, Wilkins RV, and L.C. Whitford as yard manager.
Kevin L. BABB, 50, of Bolivar, NY, formerly of Hinsdale, NY
Kevin L. BABB, 50, of Bolivar, NY, formerly of Hinsdale, died Sunday, August 20, 2023 in his home.
Born January 24, 1973, in Olean, he was the son of Malcom Davison and Karen Allen. On July 16, 2022, in Bolivar, he married the former Jessica L. Button, who survives.
He attended Hinsdale Central School and was employed by Southeastern Transmission in Olean for over 20 years and Supreme Auto Parts in Olean.