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  Winter Trek is a celebration of the beautiful trails of the Marilla Watershed. Come join us for a day of outdoor recreation and camaraderie in the winter wonderland of Marilla.  Guided hike, xc ski, and fat bike trips for experienced outdoor enthusiasts or an easy hike around the reservoir for casual enjoyment. Bonfire and refreshments provided free to the public. Shuttles to the top of Marilla Springs via Stickney Road will give adventurers a thrilling four-mile descent back to the bonfire, hotdogs, s'mores, and hot drinks at the Gazebo.   Send in your donation via PayPal and chose Winter Trek to enter the raffle for a new set of XC skis.  $5/1 chance $20/5 chances $50/15 chances   Chances will also be available for purchase the day of event at the gazebo cash only.   A new cross-country ski package will be raffled off at 3pm at the Gazebo. Those that donate online need not be present to win

Marilla, Gilbert reservoirs getting money HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) today announced $500,000 in grants to develop and implement projects that benefit fishing, boating, and aquatic resources within in McKean, Cameron, Elk and Potter counties. This funding is available through a 2007 settlement agreement with Norfolk Southern as restitution for environmental damages from a June 30, 2006, train derailment in rural Norwich Township, McKean County. The accident spilled sodium hydroxide into Big Fill Run, Sinnemahoning-Portage Creek and the Driftwood Branch of the Sinnemahoning Creek. Under the settlement, Norfolk Southern agreed to pay the Commonwealth $7.35 million as restitution for environmental damages. The PFBC received $3.675 million of the settlement and must use the funds to develop and implement projects that benefit fishing, boating and aquatic resources in Cameron, Elk, McKean or Potter counties. “The funds received through this damage se...

Wind had its way with some trees earlier today. Late this morning near Marilla Reservoir a tree fell onto West Washington Street, blocking one lane of traffic. A tree also fell onto Pine Grove Road in Port Allegany, blocking the road. At around 3 p.m. a tree fell on a car on Indian Creek Road in Eldred Township, causing the car to go into a ditch. No one was hurt. In Chautauqua County, a tree fell onto the roof of a Westfield house. No one was hurt. Tonight will be windy, too, with gusts as high as 40 miles an hour. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947