Valentine’s Day is TODAY ❤️ Kabob’s at The Option House (Main St—between Northwest Bank & The Bradford Era). Dinner for Two $100 (2x 6oz lobster tails + 20oz porterhouse). Open Noon–9PM. Reservations: (814) 362-2622. DoorDash + ka-bobs.com #BradfordPA #NWPA #McKeanCounty #ElkCounty #OleanNY #KanePA

Elk County commissioners approve appointments, MOU for food program and multiple EMA contracts At their Feb. 12 meeting, Elk County commissioners confirmed a new Fair Housing Officer, approved an MOU designating Northern Tier to run a state food-purchase program, renewed several emergency-management contracts for regional 911 services and a hazmat retainer, and approved routine appointments and community requests in a single slate of voice votes.

Elk County commissioners made pivotal decisions at their recent meeting, including the appointment of a new Fair Housing Officer and vital contracts for emergency management and local food programs.

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County approves $19,003.51 UPS purchase to safeguard Northern Tier 9‑1‑1 operations Elk County approved the purchase of an uninterrupted power supply for the Northern Tier 9-1-1 facility for $19,003.51 after staff explained the unit’s battery-backed function to bridge generator startup and preserve critical equipment.

Elk County takes a crucial step to ensure 9-1-1 services remain uninterrupted by approving a $19,003.51 investment in a state-of-the-art power backup system.

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Commissioners approve four-year state grant for county drug and alcohol services Elk County approved a four-year prevention and treatment services grant agreement with the state Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs to fund the county's single-county authority role; the award was accepted by unanimous voice vote.

Elk County just secured a crucial $1.17 million grant to bolster its fight against substance abuse, paving the way for enhanced education and treatment services.

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Elk County accepts $1.44 million statewide interconnectivity grant for Northern Tier 9-1-1 County commissioners accepted $1,443,115.79 in statewide interconnectivity funds with Elk County serving as fiduciary for the Northern Tier regional 9-1-1 system; staff explained how surcharge funds are pooled and distributed among the region’s 10 counties.

Elk County has secured over $1.4 million in funding to enhance the Northern Tier 9-1-1 system, ensuring vital support for emergency services across ten counties.

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Elk County commissioners adopt 2026 budget, set 18.4-mill general fund rate and approve 2.75% COLA for contract nurses The Elk County Board of Commissioners approved its 2026 budget, set the county's general fund tax rate at 18.4 mills and authorized a 2.75% cost-of-living adjustment for three contract nurses. All measures passed by voice vote during an extra meeting with no public comment recorded.

Elk County has officially adopted its 2026 budget, setting the stage for tax rates and nurse salaries amidst ongoing labor negotiations!

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#HandsOff recap in #RedStates: #Pennsylvania
150+ pissed off Americans showed up in deep red (R+40) #ElkCounty
#Williamsport in the middle of rural red PA had 200-250

Man, I got to give it up to the guys up in #StMarys #PA. Their #Handsoff protest wasn’t the biggest but was probably one of the most effective in showing that people will resist Trump—even in his biggest strongholds in #ElkCounty

Elk County honors Phil Rogalski for 65 years of service with Ridgeway Fire Department Elk County commissioners recognize Phil Rogalski for six decades of dedicated firefighting service.

Elk County pays tribute to local hero Phil Rogalski for an incredible 65 years of selfless service with the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department!

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