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Four local graduates receive Burt Scholarship
OLEAN — Four recent area graduates received awards this year from the Burt Scholarship Fund, managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation. Ciara Ledford of Allegany-Limestone, Dominik Wagoner of Hinsdale, Lydia Hammer of Olean and Zoey Hoak of Portville each received the Burt Scholarship for $1,250. Established by the...
Rapids’ 9th inning rally denies Oilers at home, 8-5
OLEAN — The Olean Oilers looked to have the win in the bag with an excellent seven-inning starting pitching performance and an effective offense. But, when it came down to it, they were unable to close the door on the Genesee Rapids. Scoring five runs in the top of...
Pitt-Bradford tuition unchanged for coming academic year
BRADFORD, Pa. — Students at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will not see their tuition increase for the 2024-25 academic year. The University of Pittsburgh Board of Trustees approved the university’s budget Friday and set tuition rates at all five Pitt campuses. While Pitt did increase tuition...
Fishing for lunker bass
From my earliest years I’ve been a fishing addict, a rod in my hand anywhere at any time for anything with fins or scales. Shiners or suckers in Tuna Creek, native trout in the area’s numerous tributaries, no logging roads then, you had to walk. Ponds, lakes, the Allegheny before the dam. If there was water, I was ready to fish.
Make Me Say ‘Uncle’ And I’ll Think Of Reloading
Almost anyone could wrestle me down and make me say “Uncle,” and I’ll be glad to say it. That’s because God has blessed me with heroic uncles on both my mother’s and my father’s side of the family. Two of them, my father’s oldest...
Police reports 7/12/24
Wednesday, 6:12 p.m., Johnathon P. Wilkins, 24, of 320 S. Fourth St., was charged with second-degree criminal contempt, a class A misdemeanor, and second-degree harassment, a violation. The charges stem from a reported domestic incident. Wilkins’ status was not reported. Thursday, 8:28 a.m., Courtney L. Brown, 30, of 303...
Bragging rights
The latest installment of the Big 30 All-Star Charities Classic football game will take place Saturday, Aug. 3 at Bradford’s Parkway Field. The game will feature the top graduated seniors from southwestern New York taking on the best that northwestern Pennsylvania has to offer. Seven Eisenhower players — Derek...
DEAD!: Simple Warren Mail headline announces death of President Garfield
“We have now three saints in the national calendar – Washington – Lincoln – Garfield.”. I’ll let James Garfield’s biography on whitehouse.gov provide some of the basic details about his life. Garfield was the last U.S. president to be born in a log cabin. “He...
Preserving pipes: Project underway to restore 1927 organ at First Methodist Church
A pipe organ is made up of much more than what you see sitting in the audience. There are thousands and thousands of pieces – big and small – that make up the instrument. A project is underway at First Methodist to return its 1927 organ to tip-top shape.
Wounded Warrior Benefit Concert returns July 20, now at Bradner Stadium
OLEAN — Back for its fifth year of good music, good food and good company, the Southern Tier Wounded Warrior Benefit Concert will raise donations in support of wounded and disabled veterans from a new venue this year. The event returns Saturday, July 20, at Bradner Stadium. Doors open...
Johnsonburg woman charged after child is found in the middle of street unsupervised
JOHNSONBURG — A Johnsonburg woman has been charged after her 4-year-old child was allegedly found in the middle of a busy road unsupervised. Johnsonburg Borough Police have charged Angela Nicole Spinda, 39, with one count of endangering the welfare of children –parent/guardian/other commits offense, a felony in the third degree, according to a criminal complaint filed at Magisterial District Judge James Martin’s office July 8.
Roger Zahm
A Celebration of Life for Roger Zahm, who passed away on May 27, 2024, will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, 1-4 pm at Onoville Marina Park, 704 West Perimeter Road, Steamburg, NY. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Roger’s life with an informal picnic. Food and drinks will be provided.
Memorial ride is today
The 13th Annual Sarah J. Morrison Memorial Motorcycle Ride will be held Saturday. Registration will start at 10 a.m. at the American Legion in Warren. Cost is a $15 donation per rider. All proceeds will be donated to the Warren Cancer Center for colon cancer patients. The ride will be 120 miles, traveling into Crawford and Erie counties and concluding at the Legion. Food, door prizes, 50/50, and basket auctions will be available. Call Pam Colvin at (814) 730-9594 with any questions. Riders in the photo are, from left, John Berlin, Matt Schultz, Chad Wills, RJ Sweet, Charlie Nelson and Kane Betts.
How a legacy came to light
BRADFORD, Pa. — This is a story that was almost snuffed out. It spans three centuries, several generations and multiple communities — and comes together as if it were patented. It is a story that, Jack Gorton and Ron Orris knew, had to be told. The legacy of...
Former Olean couple celebrate 65th wedding anniversary
Ann and Jim Slavin, formerly of Olean, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary at a party held in their honor by their children and grandchildren at Keuka Lake. They were married on July 11, 1959, at the First Baptist Church in Olean. Mrs. Slavin is the former Ann Minderler, daughter of...
Former Port A star Matt Bodamer to lead Kane football
KANE — A former record-setting quarterback is returning to the field as a coach. Former Port Allegany standout Matt Bodamer has been tabbed as the next head football coach at Kane Area High School. Bodamer, who teaches STEM at Kane, replaces Keaton Rounsville, who served as the head coach...
St. Marys native helps war-impacted Ukrainian survivors through mountain climbing
ST. MARYS — St. Marys native Nathan Schmidt, Naval Academy graduate, retired Lt. Colonel with the United States Marine Corps Reserves, and a veteran of three combat tours in Iraq, is well acquainted with the longterm effects of war. Schmidt met his now-wife Dana during his third combat tour,...
Commentary: Public libraries do more than serve communities, they help build them
I've always had a deep love for libraries. I remember the excitement every time our family walked into a library, thrilled by all the books. When I was hired by the Olean Public Library, it felt both surreal and serendipitous. I was going to be the real-life Belle and skate around on ladders putting books away! However, it turned out to be quite the opposite. While I do work with books, I have found that the real focus is working with the community.
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