Community Corner
🌱 Meet the Port Allegany senior already planning her own daycare
And check out Book Discussion Group on the Port Allegany Patch calendar

Hi there, Port Allegany! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Meet the Port Allegany senior already planning her own daycare
- See where Port Allegany football landed in the final state rankings
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Port Alleganyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Colder with some snow, with a high of 22 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Cloudy with snow flurries, temps: high: 26, low: 13.
- Saturday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, with a high of 27 and low of 12 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Alayna Mckervey, Student Of The Week (solomonswords.net) — A Port Allegany High School senior has been named Student of the Week for her work in early childhood education and community activities. She’s pursuing her Child Development Associate credential, working at a Coudersport daycare, and has represented Port Allegany as a McKean County Fair Queen candidate. Her long-term dream is to open her own daycare center.
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Find out what's happening in Port Alleganyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football year-end rankings for 2025 (centredaily.com) — Port Allegany’s football team finishes the season ranked No. 5 in Pennsylvania’s Class A, capping a strong 12-1 campaign in the Trib HSSN year-end rankings. The statewide list highlights all six PIAA champions and where every top team ultimately landed. It’s a solid recognition for Port Allegany on the state stage.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Book Discussion Group
Oswayo Valley Memorial Library , 103 Pleasant St , Shinglehouse
10:30 am - School Street Winter Concert
Bradford Area School District , 81 Interstate Pkwy , Bradford
7:00 pm - Otto-Eldred Boys Varsity Basketball @ Cameron County
Cameron County Junior/Senior High School , 601 Woodland Ave , Emporium
7:15 pm - Daycare Storytime
Oswayo Valley Memorial Library , 103 Pleasant St , Shinglehouse
10:00 am - DuBois Girls JV Basketball @ Bradford
Bradford Area High School , 81 Interstate Pkwy , Bradford
7:15 pm - Holiday Open House
Sinnemahoning State Park , 4843 Park Dr , Austin
12:00 pm - Indoor Vendor Show
Gunzburger Building , 1 N Main St , Coudersport
2:00 pm - Cocoa & Crafts
Cosmos' Lounge , 443 E Main St #7 , Bradford
3:00 pm - Marshmellow Overcoat
Bradford Club , 32 Boylston St , Bradford
6:00 pm - Community Food Pantry
5 Boyd St , Mt Jewett
10:30 pm - Homeschool Hangouts
Oswayo Valley Memorial Library , 103 Pleasant St , Shinglehouse
1:00 pm - Smethport Boys Varsity Basketball @ Cameron County
Cameron County Junior/Senior High School , 601 Woodland Ave , Emporium
7:30 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Seasonal affective disorder is more than just the winter blues.
If you are feeling depressed, reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional for help. If you need immediate assistance, help is available!… (Nextdoor )
- Kwik Fill posted a job opening for Shift Leader (Full-Time/Part-Time) in Port Allegany. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Coudersport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Allegany here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bradford
- Austin Area School Will Be On 2 Hour Delay (solomonswords.net)
- John E. Clay, 74, of Coudersport (solomonswords.net)
Kane
- Broome Republicans Host Holiday Gathering, Discusses Plans for 2026 (wicz.com)
- Gorillaz, Addison Rae, The xx lead stacked line-up for Paris' We Love Green 2026 (nme.com)
- Massachusetts woman pleads guilty to transporting stolen human remains to Pennsylvania (unionleader.com)
Ok Port Allegany! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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