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Olean city zoning board to hold four hearings July 25
OLEAN — An expanded South Union Street business footprint and an event space with short-term rentals are among public hearings coming up for the city Zoning Board of Appeals later this month. The ZBA on Thursday set four hearings for July 25 in the council chambers at the Olean...
Pink Ladies (4 HRs) cruise; Angee’s tops Randy’s
The Pink Ladies smacked four home runs en route to a convincing 20-0 triumph over Talty’s on Thursday night in Olean Women’s Softball League action. Rachel Confer led the way at Forness Park, going 5-for-5 with two home runs and two doubles. Elyse Graham and Chrissy Martin both went 3-for-4 with a home run and a double for the winners.
Portion of Bradford trail to temporarily close for construction
BRADFORD, Pa. — A summer construction project at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will require closing a small part of the Richard E. McDowell Community Trail to ensure pedestrian safety. The trail will be closed Tuesday from the parking lot next to the Richard E. and Ruth McDowell...
United Way to host pig roast, clam bake
The United Way of the Bradford Area’s 26th annual pig roast and clam bake will be held on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bradford Township Lions Club. The event is the celebratory kick-off for the United Way’s annual campaign. On Friday, Aug. 2 there will...
Event to raise awareness of domestic violence
The annual Domestic Violence Awareness event in Roultette will be held on Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13 in Roulette. This year the theme is “Because It Matters….”. The event will be held at the Roulette Fire Hall and many events to help raise money and awareness...
Five-alarm Fire on River Road in Warren
A five-alarm fire broke out in a home on River Road in Starbrick on July 8th. The fire started at 7:30pm on the second-floor of 1660 River Road in Warren. Volunteer firefighters and EMS providers from Starbrick, Youngsville, North Warren, Wrightsville, and Pleasant Township, along with Conewango Township Police, quickly responded to the scene.
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.
Master’s nursing students at St. Bonaventure get invaluable experience at Trauma I center
Students in the Master’s Entry to Practice (MEP) nursing program at St. Bonaventure University had an experience this summer they won’t soon forget. Seven MEP students completed a 55-hour clinical immersion at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania, a Trauma I center and part of the Guthrie Healthcare System. The clinical experience was a component of two MEP summer courses: Critical Client Nursing Care and Obstetrical Nursing Care.
St. Bonaventure achieves perfect success in national exam
ST BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — St. Bonaventure University’s graduates were perfect in acing a national medical exam. The SBU graduates went 33 for 33 after passing the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam, or PANCE. They can now get a physician assistant license to practice in any state. In the...
Olean’s East State Street Construction to Cause Significant Traffic Delays
(WNY News Now) – Olean – Olean’s East State Street will experience major traffic disruptions as Phase III of Walkable Olean continues. Construction on East State Street from Front Street to North Union Street will reduce traffic to one lane, causing significant delays. Detours will be in place, and motorists are advised to find alternate…
Olean Man Arrested on Burglary, Assault, and Other Charges
An Olean man was arrested Wednesday morning on a number of charges. According to Olean Police, 32-year-old Stephen H Frank was arrested on a warrant issued out of Olean City Court relating to charges of felony burglary, robbery, and assault, two counts of grand larceny, as well as other misdemeanor charges.
Cardinal Hills’ Nelson edges Wright in playoff for 2nd consecutive week
BRADFORD, Pa. — Griffin Nelson (Randolph/Cardinal Hills) feels comfortable in playoff situations. For the second consecutive week, 18 holes wasn’t enough between Nelson and Owen Wright (Cattaraugus-Little Valley/Cardinal Hills) on the second stop of the Penn-York Junior Golf League at the Pennhills Club on Monday. And for the second straight week, it was Nelson that prevailed.
As climate change alters lakes, tribes teach the next generation about spearfishing
Spearfishing connects many Indigenous people in the northern Great Lakes region to their ancestors and to a sense of shared responsibility for the land, which is why parents, family members, local leaders and community organizations are so invested in teaching the next generation. (AP Video John Locher) #climatechange #spearfishing #greatlakes.
Celebrating a century of greenery with the Kane Garden Club's 100th anniversary
KANE—The Kane Garden Club is joyously marking a milestone this year as it celebrates its centennial of fostering gardening excellence and community spirit. Find out more in The Kane Republican.
Hungry Burro rallies to knock off Angee’s 8-7
OLEAN — Down two runs in the bottom of the seventh, Hungry Burro scored three to pull out a victory over Angee’s Monday night in Olean Women’s Slow-Pitch Softball League play. Burro won 8-7. Britta Rajski and Liz Rix singled to start the rally; Jenna Hicks’ sacrifice...
ECLV holds off Portville for 10-12 Jordan Bracket title
PORTVILLE — In a decisive final game, Ellicottville/Cattaraugus-Little Valley won the Don Jordan Bracket, for the Cattaraugus County 10-12 Baseball title Saturday in District 2 Little League action. ECLV defeated Portville 14-13, bouncing back after a Tuesday night loss forced Thursday morning’s final game. DON JORDAN BRACKET CHAMPIONSHIP...
Big 1st propels St. Marys Little Leaguers to D-10 title
ST. MARYS — DuBois and St. Marys proved to be the two best teams when it came to District 10 Little League All-Stars this summer, and the two squads needed the if-necessary game to crown a district champ. However, there could only be one top dog Monday, and that...
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