Humphrey/Communal
The Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works is closing Bozard Hill Road in the Town of Humphrey so crews can remove and replace the aging Bridge 20 where the road crosses Wrights Creek. The county awarded the construction contract earlier this year following a bid opening in February, with work including approach highway repairs and traffic maintenance in addition to the bridge itself. Officials expect the span to be substantially finished within about four months of the roadway closing, with the project fully wrapped up and ready for final payment by mid-October. Local residents and emergency services should plan for the closure to remain in place through the fall construction season.
St. Bonaventure/Nonprofits
Leadership Allegany and Leadership Cattaraugus will co-host the 2026 Southern Tier Leadership Summit on Aug. 20 at St. Bonaventure University, continuing a partnership the two nonprofit leadership-development programs have run annually since 2013. The all-day event is expected to draw about 150 emerging leaders from area businesses, schools and nonprofits for keynotes and breakout sessions built around this year's theme of health and wellness in the workplace, including employee mental health, work-life balance and retention. Speaker Kate Welshofer will deliver the keynote address. Organizers describe the summit as a chance for professionals across the Southern Tier to build connections and pick up practical leadership tools.