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Pepper, the foul-mouthed parrot, has found a home
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The Niagara SPCA introduced Pepper, a potty-mouthed parrot, to the world last month. That one, fun social media post led to over 400 inquiries about Pepper, and a ton of vetting, as the animal shelter attempted to find a new home for the bird. Pepper...
Port A's town square nears completion of renovation
Port Allegany borough manager Jeremy Morey gave a walk-through tour of the newly-renovated Town Square as Jim Kallenborn from Pine Valley Nursery continued to work on the project. The project consisted of removing 13 trees from the square, including nine pin oaks and four crabapple trees. PV Paving put in...
SPONSORED: Penn Highlands Elk Pinecrest Manor to Host Recruiting Event
ST. MARYS, Pa. — If you or someone you know is looking for a new career opportunity, Penn Highlands Elk Pinecrest Manor may be the right fit. The 138-bed skilled nursing home on the campus of Penn Highlands Elk in St. Marys, Pa. has openings for many positions — from nurses and nurses’ aides to dietary and housekeeping.
Hinsdale Man Charged with Impersonation in Olean
A Hinsdale man was charged after the report of an unwanted person in Olean late Monday night. Olean Police charged 38-year-old Kyle W. Fanton with criminal impersonation and falsely reporting an emergency. Fanton was released with an appearance ticket.
Straub stretch
St. Marys Little League All-Star Easton Straub (15) stretches to catch a throw from third baseman Doc Chapman to just get Saegertown’s Tanner Schultz to complete a game-ending, 5-3 double play with the bases loaded Sunday. Straub gad a two-run single in an 11-1, 5-inning victory. Photo by Chris Wechtenhiser.
Police reports 7/15/24
Friday, 1:59 p.m., one injury was reported following a one-vehicle accident involving a bicycle at the intersection of West State and North Seventh streets. A vehicle operated by Eric M. Firkel, 39, of Eldred, Pa., reportedly struck a bicycle crossing outside the crosswalk. A juvenile bicycle operator was transported to Olean General Hospital for treatment of reported abrasions.
Arts Council announces upcoming events and classes
OLEAN — The Tri-County Arts Council has announced several upcoming events and classes that they are inviting the public to participate in and enjoy over the coming weeks. The Tri-County Arts Council presents “An Artistic Journey, From watercolors to oils and back again” by Barbara Fox. The show will run from now through Aug. 30 in the Peg Bothner Gallery at the Tri-County Arts Council, 110 W. State St. "An Artistic Journey" documents the artist's transition from watercolor to oil paints and back through paintings, notes and sketches showing this exciting process of discovery with Barbara Fox.
‘Contagious’ struggles underscore Oilers’ 8-inning loss to Lizards
SALAMANCA — The Salamanca Lizards, in eight innings of work, got the best of the Olean Oilers in the final regular season matchup between the sides. Despite a decent start, Olean’s pitchers began to struggle, setting off a chain reaction that led to an overall inconsistent team performance, ending in a 11-1 loss.
Comptroller: Counties, towns to see 2% tax cap as inflation slows
Inflation has slowed over the last year, but area counties and towns will again be hit by the property tax cap. The Office of the State Comptroller reported that local governments with calendar-based fiscal years will see property taxes capped at 2% again when they prepare budgets later this year.
St. Marys Minor girls one win from states
UNION CITY — The St. Marys Minor League All-Star softball team put itself in the driver’s seat at the Section 1 Tournament over the weekend and now finds itself one win away from making a return trip to the Pennsylvania State Tournament — this time on its home fields at Benzinger Park.
Twin Tiers Community Band Will Perform in Portville July 17
PORTVILLE, NY — The 2024 Music in the Park series will feature a performance by the Twin Tiers Community Band on Wednesday. Concerts in the series will run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Pioneer Park, North Main Street at Maple Avenue. The series will continue through Sept. 4....
St. Marys Little Leaguers open sectional in dominant fashion
ST. MARYS — The St. Marys Little League All-Star baseball team opened Section 1 Tournament play Sunday evening on its home field with a dominant, 11-1, 5-inning mercy rule victory against Saegertown. Things didn't start out that way though, as St. Marys clung to a 1-0 lead entering the...
Elk County Conservation District staff assist in electrofishing Powers Run
JOHNSONBURG — The Elk County Conservation District assisted the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) with an electrofishing survey on Powers Run in Johnsonburg in early June. Kate Wehler, ECCD district manager, said there are a number of reasons these surveys are conducted. “In this case, it was to determine if...
Pangrazio goes back-to-back at Genesee Speedway
BATAVIA — Noah Pangrazio and Matt Radzio started on the front row in the Vigneri Racing Novice sportsman division. It was all Pangrazio of Elba early on, as he led comfortably for the first 13 laps. Joe Mickey was the quickest car on the track from Lap 5 till...
Dozens of Volunteers work to restore habitat
Dozens of volunteers gathered last month to restore habitat in the Farnsworth watershed. The event saw the Forest Service partner with the National Deer Association and the state Department of Conservation and National Resources. The focus was improving wildlife habitat by restoring fencing, installing bird boxes and planting trees and...
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