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Summer Mowing Tips for a Healthy, Lush Lawn
(StatePoint) Late summer is a time of year when yards see a lot of foot traffic. Whether you’re hosting parties and events or your kids are running all over the lawn, your grass needs to be in tiptop shape. In a recent Backyard Life video, the multimedia destination of...
Elk County farm welcomes visitors to pick their own blueberries
WILCOX — Chris and Brian Cannella, who planted each of the seven varieties of blueberry bushes themselves two decades ago, invite the public to visit their farm and pick their own berries. The blueberry fields at 409 Cory Road, Wilcox, opened for self-picking on July 12. According to www.pyoberries.com,...
GoFundMe effort for Knapp Creek couple whose house was destroyed
A GoFundMe effort is underway to assist a Knapp Creek couple who lost their house after a pickup truck smashed into their living room Monday. Family members of John “Bull” and Tiffany Miller, on the GoFundMe page, indicate the structural integrity of the house was destroyed and the husband and wife were instructed by emergency response personnel to grab a few belongings and evacuate their home on Route 16.
City council honors Conarro for her service
Monday’s Warren City Council meeting included discussion of infrastructure, pensions and subdivisions. But recognizing decades of service to the city was “by far the most important thing we are going to do tonight,” said Mayor David Wortman. Council received a letter of resignation from the Parks, Recreation...
Hinton seeks to prove he belongs at Bona & A-10
More than two years after ending his collegiate career, Jalen Adaway could be credited with an assist for the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team. It was Adaway, in fact, who first put the Bonnies into the mind of Jonah Hinton. Hinton, now a redshirt sophomore for Bona after transferring from Panola, a junior college in Texas, had a connection with Adaway through trainer Sam Franklin’s summer runs.
Warren and Forest County Economic Opportunity Council has new executive director
After 36 six years of service, Robert Raible, executive director for the Warren-Forest EOC, retired. His replacement has now been named. Tressa Sweeney was promoted from within the organization after an extensive interview process. Before the promotion, Sweeney had served as the fiscal assistant and then as the fiscal director for the agency.
Police reports 7/18/24
Tuesday, 8 a.m., no injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of the Interstate 86 off-ramp and Route 16. A vehicle operated by Adam P. Gerbracht, 26, of Elma, reportedly struck the rear of a vehicle operated by Jenny M. Bilotta, 42, of Cuba, which was stopped at a stop sign. Gerbracht was subsequently cited for following too closely, an infraction.
St. Marys Council approves grant submission for Route 120 connector project
ST. MARYS — Tina Gradizzi, City of St. Marys director of Community and Economic Development, addressed city council on Monday evening concerning several projects. She presented the 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects. A proposed 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project, mentioned at the June council meeting,...
SM banners
The St. Marys Little League All-Star baseball team poses with its District 10 and Section 1 championship banners, the latter of which was won with a 10-5 victory over Butler on Thursday night at Benzinger Park. The team will play at the state tournament in Newville starting Wednesday with a 5 p.m. game against Section 4 champion North Lebanon. Photo by Tyler Kolesar.
Seneca Resources donates $5,000 to Mount Jewett Hilltop Heritage Coalition
MOUNT JEWETT—On Wednesday, the Mount Jewett Hilltop Heritage Coalition (MJHHC) was the grateful recipient of a $5,000 donation from Seneca Resources. Representatives from Seneca Resources made a special visit to the coalition's headquarters at 24 West Main Street. The Kane Republican has the full story.
13 students receive Gregory D. Spring Perseverance Scholarship
Thirteen recent area graduates recently received the Gregory D. Spring Perseverance Scholarship, an annual scholarship managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation. Colton Boser, Gracie Amore, Kevin Edwards-Hardy and Robert Casey, all of Allegany-Limestone Central School; as well as Portville’s Shaela Spring, Hailey Studley and Dayton Shaw all received awards this year.
Otto-Eldred Hometown Days return Friday
DUKE CENTER, Pa. — The Otto-Eldred area’s beloved summer festival comes home this weekend, as Hometown Days kick off with a parade along Sweitzer Drive at 5 p.m. Friday. In addition to food and craft vendors set up around the park and inflatables for the kids on the tee ball field, there will be live music on the UPMC Stage starting with Ten Pound Hammer from 5 to 7 p.m. and followed by headliner Marshmellow Overcoat from 7:30 until close at 10:30.
State & Union: Photographer Dan Jordan to have exhibition at Olean Library
Fans of local photographer Dan Jordan — and there are many — will get a chance to see another amazing collection of his work when his wildlife photo exhibition opens in August at the Olean Public Library. A reception for Dan is set for 2 to 4 p.m....
St. Marys magistrate roundup
ST. MARYS — Preliminary hearings and other proceedings took place on July 9 in St. Marys with Magisterial District Judge Mark Jacob presiding. The following defendants waived their rights to a preliminary hearing and will be formally arraigned at the Elk County Court of Common Pleas. Jessica Marie Amacher,...
St. Bonaventure hosting dinner to help sustain Warming House
ST. BONAVENTURE — For 50 years, St. Bonaventure University’s student-run Warming House has been addressing food insecurity in the Olean area. In recognition of the golden anniversary of the Olean soup kitchen, the university is striving to ensure the Warming House is around for at least another 50 years.
Made in Bradford 2024 to celebrate local artisans, Zippo’s legacy, Case milestone
BRADFORD, Pa. — The Zippo/Case Museum & Flagship Store will host the free to attend Made in Bradford Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Coinciding with the 135th anniversary of the Case brand, the event will celebrate Zippo’s and W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company’s rich history of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurialism in Bradford. The Museum’s gates will open at 8 a.m. for early bird shoppers who wish to wait in line for the event’s limited edition Zippo lighters and Case knives.
Olean Police Seek Individual Recorded in Video
OLEAN, NY — Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual who appears in a video exiting a blue, four-door sedan and approaching a gray Jeep. The Olean Police Department posted a video of the incident on its Facebook page. Anyone with information to assist in...
SBU’s Edwards bringing a multi-dimensional spark
ST. BONAVENTURE — Having spent his previous years on the college scene learning, developing his game and becoming a multifaceted weapon, Jaxon Edwards is looking to put it all together with the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team. Edwards’ ties with the Bonnies go back years before his time...
PA man indicted for alleged gun sales, smuggling to Canadian buyers
(WJET/WFXP)– A federal grand jury in Erie has indicted a Pennsylvania man on three charges for an alleged scheme to sell and smuggle firearms to multiple buyers in Canada. United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced the indictment Wednesday naming 44-year-old Gary James Murray of Saint Marys, PA as the lone defendant saying he conspired […]
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