OLEAN, N.Y., August 8, 2023 — Two recent area graduates received scholarship awards from funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation for aspiring environmental conservationists.

Ten Broeck Academy/Franklinville Central School’s Benjamin Brol and Olean High School’s Joshua Knight each received the Cattaraugus County Trappers Memorial Scholarship for $500.

Established by the Cattaraugus County Trappers Association, this fund provides two $500 awards for graduating high school students in Cattaraugus, Allegany or Chautauqua counties with preference for students who plan to pursue a degree in natural resources conservation, fish & wildlife management, forest management or similar area of study at a two- or four-year college. Applicants must include list of outdoors sports in which they participate, a statement on importance of the role of sportsmen in conservation and management of fish and wildlife and natural resources and information on their career path in their goal statement

At 6:19 PM on Thursday, Coudersport Ambulance has been called to Mapleview Lane for a medical alert call.

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Swedish Festival Dates:

August 11th, 12th, & 13th

OLEAN, N.Y., August 10, 2023 – Three graduating Portville Central School seniors recently received scholarship awards from funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation to pursue a degree in a career/technical- or musical-related field of study.

Michael Patrick Close, 63, of Bradford, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at his residence.

Born September 8, 1959 in Bradford, he was a son of the late Charles and Patricia (Hannon) Close.

Michael was a 1977 graduate of Bradford Area High School. While in high school he worked at JC Penney, and after graduating was hired at Dresser Manufacturing, where he worked for ten years.

In 1988 he graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Police Training Academy. After graduating he returned to Bradford and began working at the McKean County Sheriff’s Department. He also worked part time as a security guard for the Bradford City Water Authority.

On January 12,1990, Michael embarked on his journey with the Bradford City Police Department, taking the oath of patrolman. On April 5, 2004, he achieved the rank of Sergeant. He was then promoted to Chief of Police on January 7, 2008, and held that position until his retirement on March 17, 2010. As Chief, he was proud to have established the Emergency Response Team, the Street Crimes Unit, and to have secured grants and donations for cameras, tasers, firearms, and other equipment, including new uniforms and a fresh paint scheme on the patrol cars.

Kathy Dayok, 74, of Warren, PA., died Thursday morning, August 10, 2023, at Warren General Hospital, Warren, PA. She was born May 9, 1949, in Johnstown, PA.  She was the daughter of Peter and Margaret Knapp Dayok. Kathy was a graduate of West Mont High School, and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, both of Johnstown, PA.  She was a registered nurse with Warren General Hospital for 42 years, retiring in 2013.

Kathy is survived by her 3 siblings – Louise Cable of Warren, PA., Timothy Dayok of Zephyrhills, David Dayok and wife, Angela of Johnstown, PA., 1 Nephew – Jason Cable of Pittsburgh, PA., 2 Nieces – Melissa Dayok McLain of Harrisburg, PA., and Jennifer Dayok Caruso of Columbia, MD., 1 Great Nephew – Sam Caruso of Columbia, MD.

A private celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Paws Along the River, 212 Elm Street, Warren, PA. 16365.  E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.delewisfuneralhomeinc.com  The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Please be advised that Allegany County DPW will have daily road closures as follows:

• County Road #2B approximately ¼ mile south of County Road #2 on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, and;

• County Road #2 approximately ¼ mile west of County Road #2B on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

The roads will only be closed during working hours (7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) and will be opened back up each night. There will not be an on-site detour and motorists are urged to seek alternate routes.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Kardinal Estate & Tag-Sale Company

August 9th to the 13th – Wednesday to Friday 9am to 6pm

Saturday 9am to 4pm, Sunday 10am to 3pm

1167 Whitetail Hollow Rd. Eldred, PA 16731

Freezers, appliances, Clearfield Furs, Ninja Food items, cast iron pans, cake pans, cast iron baking pans, Fenton lamps, grandfather clock, furniture, clothes, glassware, hand tools, stands, garden items, wicker furniture, vintage belt buckles, yarn, home decor, holsters, dog cages, collective items, cabinets, cook books, Victrola, sewing machine, and much more.
We can’t begin to list all the items and take pictures of everything, the place is packed.
A kind neighbor is allowing parking, please respect their property. Do not block the roadway and do not block driveways. We expect periods of being very busy, please respect each other.
We are excited to see our costumers and new customers! This will be a very nice sale!
We accept Cash and good checks. We will only accept credit cards if we can process them, the service can be touchy.