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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.
WARD 2 COUNCIL VACANCY
Coudersport Borough Council wishes to announce that there is a vacancy on council due to a residency change. This vacancy is in Ward 2 and must be filled with a resident of that ward. Interested parties must be a registered voter and have resided within Ward 2 for at least one year. Any Ward 2 resident that would be interested in filling that vacancy, please submit a resume/letter of interest to the Borough office by July 31, 2024 and an interview with the Borough Council will be scheduled.
Major Traffic Delays Ahead: Olean’s Walkable Olean Phase III Construction to Impact East State Street
(WNY News Now) – Olean – Significant traffic delays are expected on East State Street in Olean as the Walkable Olean Phase III construction project progresses. Construction continues on East State Street from Front Street to North Union Street. Work at the Barry Street intersection will begin July 22nd. There will be significant traffic delays as it will be down to one lane traffic at times, detours will be in place through the completion of the project. It is recommended that motorists find alternate routes. We appreciate your patience as we undertake this project.
Letting Freedom Ring on Beach 133rd
Beach 133rd, the self-proclaimed “Best Block on the Rock” celebrated its annual July 4th parade and breakfast for Independence Day. The newest neighbors, The Gabbert Family, were welcomed to the block as neighbors wished Larry and Ellen Gray health and happiness in their new home in Breezy. What a great way to kick off the summer!
The Art of Marilyn Reynolds
OLEAN — For years, area residents have admired Marilyn Reynolds paintings of surrounding landmarks and more that are displayed in private homes, businesses, and organizations throughout the community. Currently in the Artisan Market of the Tri County Arts Council, the well-known Portville artist has over 35 pieces to the Tri County Arts Council at 110 West State Street in Olean.
Bringing back the Feed Mill-24/7
PORT ALLEGANY — When Kyle Bonneau bought the defunct Burleson Feed Store here, he initially planned to use it as storage for his business, buying and reselling homes after remodeling them. However, Bonneau has given the old feed mill a new life as a fully-equipped 24/7 gym that features...
Wellsville planning board pauses ACCORD housing project on Coats Street. What's next.
The development of a new six-unit townhome that generated strong turnout at a public hearing is awaiting signoff from the Wellsville village planning board. The planning board revealed it is not yet ready to make a recommendation on the project during its July meeting last week. The board conducted a well-attended public hearing May 30 to solicit community feedback on the proposal, which would construct a two-story housing project on Coats Street next to ACCORD’s Head Start Center, just off Route 19.
Trooper pulls child from pond
Ulysses, Pa. — State police pulled a mentally-handicapped child from a pond after reports the child was walking unsupervised along the roadway. Trp. Benjamin Sterling of state police at Coudersport was called to the 4400 block of Loucks Mills Road after a witness reported seeing a nude mentally-handicapped child walking in the roadway on July 5 around 8 a.m. By the time Sterling arrived, the child had wandered into a pond and was beginning to submerge, he said. After going into the water and pulling the child out, the child was returned to family members. Police did not say if anyone is being charged for the incident, which they reported as child endangerment.
WATCH: Wellsville native Brigadier General Jason Curl assumes command of Fort Johnson, Louisiana
Fort Johnson is home to the Joint Readiness Training Center. Welcome to the official video of the BG Curl Assumption of Command Ceremony at Fort Johnson! 🎖️✨ In this special ceremony, Brigadier General Jason Curl officially takes command of JRTC and Fort Johnson, marking a significant moment in our post’s history. Witness the formal transition of leadership, featuring the ceremonial exchange of colors, inspiring speeches, and a display of military tradition that underscores the commitment and dedication of our armed forces. Thank you for watching and supporting our military community! #FortJohnson #BGCurl #AssumptionOfCommand #MilitaryCeremony #Leadership.
Galeton 5K For Fireworks sees 150 runners
The Galeton 5K For Fireworks took place on Saturday, July 6 where they saw 150 runners compete in the race with Brandon Crosby taking a first-place finish with a time of 20:05.70. The full list of finishers can be found below:. 1. Brandon Crosby — 20:05.70. 2. Carl Bryant...
Nancy Lou Herrington
Nancy Lou Herrington, 90, peacefully passed away on July 12, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Affectionately known as “Mama Herrington” to the little girls she cared for in Clarksville, TN, she hosted tea parties and played Barbies; and played Oscar the Grouch and a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle to Katie, Joseph and Sarah in Olean, New York.
Jane W. White, 89, formerly of Wellsville
Corning, NY – Jane W. White, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born March 26, 1935, in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Paul W. and Genevieve (Graham) Weinhauer. Jane was a lifelong resident of Wellsville,...
New Olean school board members, officers sworn in
OLEAN — The Olean City School Board of Education unanimously elected Kelly Keller president for the 2024-25 school year, while three new faces to the board were welcomed during the annual reorganizational meeting Tuesday. Keller was elected to the school board in 2020 and has since served as chair...
Pitching Struggles Continue for Oilers
OLEAN, NY — Early pitching struggles for the Oilers proved to be too much for Olean's offense to overcome in an 11-7 loss to the Dansville Gliders Tuesday. The Oilers entered the third inning tied 2-2, and then the Gliders took control of the game. Starting pitcher Caleb Wurzer and relief pitcher Brendan Hamlin combined to allow seven earned runs in the inning.
Olean Updates July 17 intermittent Water Service News
OLEAN, NY — The City of Olean Department of Public Works Water Distribution Division is undertaking water valve repair that is affecting:. North Fourth Street from Laurens to West State streets;. North Fifth and Sixth Streets Washington to West State streets;. South Fifth and Sixth Streets from West State...
Veterans Powwow to be held this weekend at casino event center
SALAMANCA — In celebration of Native American culture, the Seneca Nation invites the public to the annual Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Powwow that will take place this weekend inside the Seneca Allegany Event Center. Gates open at 10 a.m. both days with the must-see Grand Entries taking...
Thirteen Receive Gregory D. Spring Perseverance Scholarships
Thirteen recent area graduates have 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.
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