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Historic Kinzua Bridge, skywalk to close for rehabilitation project
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The historic Kinzua Bridge State Park Skywalk is slated to close in late 2024 for a multi-year rehabilitation project. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn said Wednesday the department will be undertaking the project to help preserve the landmark into the future. This comes after a structural […]
NWS Reports Allegheny River Flooding
The National Weather Service has updated its Flood Warning for the Allegheny River at Olean. In a notice posted at 10:24 p.m. Saturday, the agency said minor flooding is occurring. The warning will remain in place until 5 a.m. Monday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3 feet tomorrow morning," the agency wrote. "It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening." The height at which the river will overflow is 10 feet. Flooding is possible on Union Street in Allegany and East Riverside Drive 1 to 3 miles upstream of Olean. Some farm lands along the river are also impacted. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Interim Executive Director at GOACC
Adam Jester is stepping up to fill the shoes of Meme Yanetsko after her 15 years as the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce (GOACC) Chief Operating Officer (COO). Jester, an Olean native and former GOACC board member, is acting as the interim executive director while the board searches for Yanetsko’s permanent replacement. Jester shared that he has worked closely with Yanetsko on many initiatives over his four years as a board member.
Shadow’s Veterinary Relief Trust in Randolph
The other day, my husband and I took a ride to Randolph to meet a couple of brothers I was told about by my kind friend, Maria Barrera, who is always looking for sweet, wonderful stories for me to share with our readers. I must admit, I was quite skeptical when she told me about a fund designed to help low-income people in Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties pay for veterinarian care for their pets – especially when the only way I could reach them was through an email to their financial advisor in Depew. However, contact was made, a phone call ensued, and a date was set to meet these retired twin brothers and learn more about Shadow’s Veterinary Relief Trust. (https://www.shadowsveterinarianrelief.org/trust-details/)
Catt. Co. Industrial Development
The Cattaraugus County IDA continues to help local businesses take advantage of Industrial Revenue Bonding to obtain low-cost financing on eligible projects. Even though we’re only 3 ½ months into the year, 2024 has been a busy year thus far, with more exciting projects in the works. Automobile...
Olean Begins Water Service Connection Repair
OLEAN, NY — A water service connection repair will leave a portion of the city without water temporarily on Tuesday. The outage will affect residents on the 600 block of Hoop Street from Rowland Avenue to the dead end.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to a press release sent by the city's Water Department at 11:47 a.m., the disruption in water service began immediately and was expected to last approximately two to three hours. Individuals with questions should contact the Water Department at 716-376-5657. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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