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The ‘wilds’ of Portville are alive and well
It’s been a while since I’ve written about an adventure from “the wilds of Portville.” A couple years ago, a few columns told of experiences with animals. A skunk had babies under my porch. Bats in the house. A starling, too. A few encounters I’d sooner forget.
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Due to some selfish people on our school board, our taxes will be increased again. This means we will go from eight tax increases in 15 years to nine in 16 years. These people do not care what is best for all: only what is best for them. Student enrollment...
Rapp’s inconsistency comes through in I.D. bill
Hopefully others read the July 5 editorial regarding the voter I.D. bill that Kathy Rapp was quoted complaining about not being brought to the House floor for a vote so we can decide about the issue at hand in the November elections. Unfortunately she fails to see the irony in...
City of Olean LEGAL NOTICE Area/Use Variance 420 S. Union
A Use Variance and Area Variance is being requested to expand the use of a lumber yard and to build a 60’x100’ building. The request will vary from the requirements of Article 4.2 Section 4.2.2.a, Article 6 Section 6.1, and Article 6 Section 6.1 of the City of Olean Zoning Law.
City of Olean LEGAL NOTICE Use Variance 1304 E. State
A Use Variance is being requested to use the premises for holding crafting events and classes as well as short term rentals upstairs. The request will vary from the requirements of Chapter 12 Article 4 Section 4.2 and Article 90 Section 90(m) of the City of Olean Zoning Law. A...
YMCA Super Soaker Fun Run/Walk is Aug. 10
OLEAN — Join the YMCA of the Twin Tiers at Gargoyle Park on Saturday, Aug. 10 for the Super Soaker Fun Run/Walk. Cool off along the 2-mile walking course from creative water stations with water balloons, games and activities. The 5K running course will feature checkpoints with volunteers ready to spray runners down with water guns to help beat the heat.
City of Olean LEGAL NOTICE Area Variance 222 N. 24th
An Area Variance is being requested to construct a 12’x20’ storage shed 4’ from the property line. The request will vary from the requirements of Article 10 Section 10.5.1 of the City of Olean Zoning Law. A public hearing has been scheduled for Thursday July 25th, 2024...
City of Olean LEGAL NOTICE Area Variance 1808 Stardust Lane
An Area Variance is being requested to install a semi-in ground pool 20’ from front curb. The request will vary from the requirements of Article 10 Section 10.21.1 of the City of Olean Zoning Law. A public hearing has been scheduled for Thursday July 25th, 2024 at 5:53 p.m....
Right Thinkers discussion to focus on constitutional issues
ALLEGANY — The next Right Thinkers meeting is Monday evening at The Hall, with panelists set to discuss constitutional issues. Among the panelists will be New York City attorney Bobbie Anne Cox, who in April 2022 filed suit against Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Department of Health over a rule “which empowered public health officials to issue isolation and quarantine orders” to control COVID spread.
Sheffield man enters plea in case of child pornography
A Sheffield man has pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the possession of over 1,000 images and videos of child pornography on his cell phone. Michael R. Jordan, 40, entered the plea – to two counts of sexual abuse of children and criminal use of a communications facility – Thursday before President Judge Maureen Skerda.
Smethport Man Charged After Allegedly Faking Overdose Twice
A Smethport man was charged after allegedly faking a drug overdose twice. Pennsylvania State Police charged 38-year-old Johnathan Bufford with disorderly conduct for allegedly faking an overdose to frighten his family two separate times in succession. Bufford was remanded to McKean County Jail.
Meet the Bonnies on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 at Sports Locker in Olean, New York | Autographs & Photos
Time: 4pm-6pm Location: 711 West State Street, Olean, NY 14760. You can buy some amazing St. Bonaventure Gear at Sports Locker to have signed. Help support our local Bonnies players!. Who will be in attendance?. Melvin Council Jr. – The 6’4 guard from Rochester, New York was a First Team...
UPMC welcomes pain management doctor to Coudersport
Coudersport, Pa. — UPMC has added a new physician to the care team in Coudersport. Pawan Solanki, M.D. will support the pain management team in Bradford by providing appointments via telehealth. Dr. Solanki obtained his medical degree at Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio, and completed his anesthesiology residency at the University at Buffalo, Buffalo, N.Y. Most recently, Dr. Solanki completed a fellowship in chronic pain medicine with UPMC in...
City to Hold Public Hearing Regarding Breezeline Cable Franchise Status
WARREN, Pa. – The City of Warren will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 15, 2024, regarding Breezeline’s cable franchise status renewal. The hearing will be held at the City Municipal Building at 7 p.m. “The purpose of the hearing is to review the past performance of...
Top 25 Countdown Presented by Pizza Hut: No. 16 Francis becomes First Otto-Eldred Boys’ Basketball Player in 48 Years to Score 1,000 Career Points
DUKE CENTER, Pa. – In a day and age when some schools seem to have a new 1,000-point scorer every year, what happened in Shinglehouse on Jan. 22, 2024, was pretty special. When Landon Francis went off for 30 points in an 85-25 win at Oswayo Valley, he became the first Otto-Eldred boys’ basketball player since 1976 to score 1,000 career points.
4th of July Committee Announces 2024 Parade Float Winners
WARREN, Pa. – The Warren County 4th of July Committee announced the 2024 parade float winners on Tuesday. Winners were announced in three categories, Commercial, Service, and Youth. The winners follow. Commercial. 1. United Refining. 2. Lorangers. 3. Whirley Drinkworks. Service. 1. WAHS Class of 64’. 2. Blue Star...
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