Mount Jewett
LATEST NEWS
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...
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.
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.
Oilers show some needed grit in DH sweep of Genesee
For much of this month, the Oilers’ best moments were more inclined to happen off the field than on it. Olean staged a Fourth of July extravaganza, following up its holiday contest with food trucks, a live band and fireworks display. With the help of its fans, it raised over $600 for Mercy Flight on First Responders Day.
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. 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.
Chapman double
St. Marys' Doc Chapman hits a double against Butler in the first of two games played Thursday for the Section 1 title. St. Marys came away winners of both, via 13-6 in game one and 10-5 in game two to advance to the Little League All-Star state tournament. Photo by Tyler Kolesar.
TAMED continues to add mileage to local section of Knox and Kane Rail Trail
KANE—The Knox and Kane Rail Trail will total 74 miles when complete. The trail on the converted railway will run from the Kinzua Bridge State Park in the north to PA 66 in Shippenville. Find out more in The Kane Republican.
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...
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...
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...
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....
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.
Simbeck DP
St. Marys second baseman Leo Simbeck (left) turns a 4-3 double play with teammate Kayd Caskey nearby while throwing over Butler's Aiden Dinger (30) in Thursday's Section 1 title game. Simbeck was 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI in Game 2 that gave St. Marys the sectional title, 10-5. 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.
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.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.