Winter Weather Advisory issued February 21 at 2:23PM EST until February 22 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo
DESCRIPTION: …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE…Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Southern Erie counties. * WHEN…From noon to 10 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.
INSTRUCTIONS: Periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will result in slippery roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow and ice reports through our website or social media.
Winter Weather Advisory Alert:…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE…McKean, Potter, Elk, Cameron and Tioga Counties. * WHEN…From 10 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions where untreated. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Instructions: The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorists to adjust speeds based on driving conditions as winter weather impacts Pennsylvania roadways. Call 5 1 1 or visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions. To report snow or ice, post to the NWS State College Facebook page, use Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or visit weather.gov/ctp. Target Area: Cameron Elk McKean Potter Tioga
Abdalla Sholi, M.D. Medical Oncologist, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
The latest data from Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. To help reduce the number of cancer deaths, a wide variety of screenings are used by health care providers across the country.
Regular visits with your primary care provider usually include the recommended initial assessments, but it never hurts to advocate for yourself during these appointments. Be in the know of what cancer screenings to expect for your age range and ensure that you are getting screened accordingly.
Reckitt, a producer of nutrition products, announced today that, out of an abundance of caution, it has chosen to voluntarily recall two (2) select batches of ProSobee 12.9 oz. Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula due to a possibility of cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii. All product distributed went through extensive testing and tested negative for the bacteria.
The Bullseye Blasters 4-H club participated in their first competition of the season on February 19 in Coudersport. The event was sponsored by the American Legion Post 192 and the winners of the following categories are as follows: 8-10 years: Boone Faulstick; 11-12 years: Stacy Peffer; 13-15 years: Carson Heimel; and 16-18 years: Brenna Bailey. The group will be competing again in March at the regional 4-H air rifle event held in Jefferson County. Congratulations to all the competitors!
Administered in Pennsylvania by Penn State Extension, 4-H is a nonformal educational youth-development program of the United States Department of Agriculture that helps young people develop knowledge and skills to become capable, caring and contributing citizens. To find your local program, visit the Pennsylvania 4-H website.
LaRue L. Heyd, 93, of Liberty, PA passed away Saturday February 18, 2023, at UPMC Williamsport.
He was born November 8, 1929, in Liberty, son of the late Lawrence and Mary (Heyler) Heyd. LaRue married the former Esther M. Beck on August 27, 1955, and they have celebrated 67 years of marriage.
LaRue was a second-generation dairy farmer, taking over his family farm in 1960. He raised chickens and operated an egg route to Williamsport that was started by his father in 1928. He was a milk tester and an artificial breeder for several years.
LaRue was a very active member of Nauvoo St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, where his beautiful tenor voice could often be heard. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias, the Laurel Hill Hunting Club, and was active with 4-H in Liberty. He loved to sing and enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing, and gardening.
In addition to his wife, Esther, LaRue is survived by daughters, Wendy (Glenn) Adam of New Tripoli; and Trudy (Jeff) Faivre of Nauvoo; grandchildren, Tia (Jordan) Kinley, Deprise (Chad) Nickerson, and Asti Faivre, and great grandchildren, Beck and Regn Nickerson.
In addition to his parents, LaRue was preceded in death by brothers, Charles and Donald Heyd, and a sister, A. Elizabeth Zeafla.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects, Wednesday, March 1, 2023, from 5-6:30 pm at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro and Thursday, March 2, 2023, from 10:00-11:30 am at the Nauvoo St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, located right off Linck Hill Rd. and Nauvoo Rd. in Nauvoo. A funeral service will follow at 11:30 am, with Pastor Tom Harmic, officiating. Burial will be in Salem-St.Paul’s Cemetery, Liberty.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions in LaRue’s name be made to the Nauvoo St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 4, Liberty, PA 16930. To share a memory or condolence with his family visit www.tusseymosher.com.
Donald E. “Don” Elias, 65, of Ridgway, died on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at his residence after a brief illness.
He was born on December 12, 1957, in Ridgway, the son of the late George and Doris Wilson Elias.
On April 12, 1980, he married Mary Nell Keller, who survives.
Don was a lifelong resident of Ridgway. He loved to be outdoors, spending his free time hunting, ice fishing, and gardening. Don never missed the opportunity to spend a night at camp. Don will always be remembered as a wonderful husband, great dad, and the best papa.
In addition to his wife of nearly 43 years, he is survived by a son, Joe Elias and his wife Caroline of Ridgway, a daughter, Kellie Elias of Ridgway, and 6 grandchildren: Weston, Grace, Natalie, Wyatt, Josie, and Anthony. He is also survived by 4 brothers; Paul Elias (Lori) of Ridgway, Dave Elias (Bobbie) of Brandy Camp, John Elias of Ridgway, Tim Elias of Ridgway, 2 sisters; Jane Elias (Pounchie) of Ridgway and Shelly Dudley (Chris) of TN, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, George Elias, and a sister in law, Virginia Elias.
A Memorial Services will be held on Friday, February 24, 2023, at 6:00 PM, at Krise Funeral Home, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA, 15853.
Family and friends will be received at Krise Funeral Home from 5:00PM until the time of service.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Raymond Thomas Novelli, age 25 of Harrison Valley, PA formerly of the Bronx, NY passed away in an automobile accident on Monday, February 20, 2023.
Born September 16, 1997 in Stony Brook (Long Island), NY to Raymond and Patricia A. (Keenan) Novelli.
After moving to Harrison Valley a couple years ago, Ray worked for Westlake in Elkland and was currently working for NYTE company out of NYC. Ray enjoyed playing chess, cubing and gaming.
Surviving are parents, Raymond and Patricia Novelli; siblings, Tony, Annette, Nicholas and John Novelli; grandmother, Patricia Neira; two nephews, Anthony and Dominick Novelli; four aunts, Barbara Muller, Phyllis Saporito, Margaret (Andrew) Fusina and Cathy Novelli and cousins, Ed, Greg, Raquel, Michelle, Jared, Tina, Chris, Christopher and Anna.
Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Friday, February 24, 2023 from 1:00 – 5:00PM. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
Kerry A. Dickerson WEST, 63, of Whitesville, NY, died Sunday, February 19, 2023 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, following a short illness.
Born January 29, 1960, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Teddy E. and Andrea Lynne Kear Dickerson. On August 2, 1986, in Whitesville, she married Mark A. West, who survives.
A 1977 graduate of Northern Potter High School in Ulysses, PA, she earned a degree in French from Lock Haven University. Her professional career was spent with Half-Price Books which took her from Corpus Christi to Houston, TX, and then to Cleveland, OH.
She and her husband joyfully retired to Whitesville, being the fourth generation to reside in the family homestead, The Baker-Kear House. After moving to Whitesville, she became a substitute teacher at Whitesville Central School. She was vice regent of the Catherine Schuyler Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Allegany County.
Kerry was a member of the Independence Historical Society and a former member of the Whitesville Public Library Board of Trustees.
Surviving besides her husband, Mark, are: a son, Kearney J. West, of Youngstown, OH; four siblings, Kelly Dickerson of Wellsville, Jerri (Richard) Theer of Youngsville, NC, Todd Dickerson of Ulysses, PA, and Tracey “Muffy” (Kurt) Ballerstein of Clyde; a brother-in-law, Matthew Loiselle of Saginaw, MI; four nieces; two nephews; the Kear & Dickerson family cousins; two aunts, Leah (Richard) Dibble of Keuka Park and Mary Ellen (Richard) Van Etten of Wellsville; and an uncle, Tony DeSain of Shongo.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved maternal grandparents, Leland “Skip” and Naomi “Dot” Baker Kear.
Friends may call at the Baker-Kear Residence, 919 Maple Ave, Whitesville on Saturday, February 25 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday in the First United Methodist Church, Whitesville.
Memorials may be made to the Independence Historical Society, P.O. Box 121, Whitesville, NY 14897. Arrangements are under the direction of OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Rita C. Szymanski, 99, of Janeway St., Kane, PA went home to be with the Lord on Sunday evening (Feb. 19) at her residence.
She was born July 9, 1923 in North Pine Grove, PA, the daughter of the late James and Magdalena (Gatesman) Dodson. She was married on Feb. 7, 1953, in Kane, to Joseph Szymanski, who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Szymanski played the string bass with different bands in her younger years. She had worked at many places throughout her life, including Smith Labs, Houston Electronics, The Shirt Factory and Montgomery Ward.. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, making them laugh with jokes and one-liners.
She is survived by two sons, Joseph (Julie) Szymanski III and James (Suzanne) Szymanski, both of Kane; four granddaughters, Jacqueline A. (Shade) Shepherd, Kristen N. Szymanski, Jessica A. Szymanski, and Sarah M. Szymanski; three grandsons, Joseph J. (Liz) Szymanski IV, James E. Szymanski II, and Thomas J. Szymanski; four great-grandchildren, Breana, Andrew, Mya, and Caleb Szymanski as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and James Dodson and three sisters, Anna Galvin, Theresa Schmader and Mary Eisenman.
Friends will be received on Saturday (Feb. 25) from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Gathering Space at St. Callistus. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. William O’Brien as celebrant and Father Phillip Pinczewski assisting. Burial will be in St. Callistus Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the St. Callistus Catholic Church, 342 Chase St. Kane, PA 16735 and the Kane Lions Club, P.O. Box 507, Kane, PA 16735.
The Roulette Township Supervisors will be holding a special meeting on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. The meeting is being held to open aggregate bids and quote for 2022 audits.
Freddy Frey and Josh Bixler with two coyotes and thirteen red foxes harvested during the Rolfe Hunt or Trap.
Johnsonburg, Pa.: Freddy Frey is a well-known predator hunter. Freddy and his hunting partner Josh Bixler both set records over the weekend at Rolfe Beagle Club’s Statewide Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap.
Freddy registered 10 red foxes from farms in Somerset County. The previous high total for number of foxes harvested at a Rolfe Hunt was set by Freddy himself and Steph Conto in September of 2022. The red foxes ranged in weight from 6.4# up to 13.4#. Freddy brought in six male and four female red foxes, coming from Somerset and Lancaster Counties.
Freddy’s 13.4# female red fox also set a record for the largest female red fox ever harvested at a Rolfe Hunt.
Josh Bixler brought in three foxes: a 13.8# male red fox from York County; a 10.2# female red fox from Lancaster County; and an 8.6# female red fox from Somerset County. The 13.8# male red fox also set a new record for weight at a Rolfe Hunt. The previous weight record for a male fox was set by Jared Kuleck with a 13.0# male red fox in 2019.
Freddy and Josh hunt together and use a thermal scope with an electronic call. They also shoot with suppressors. Freddy shoots a .223 caliber rifle, and Josh harvests with a 6 mm ARC rifle.
In addition, Freddy harvested a 34.0# male coyote from Somerset County and a 27.6# female coyote from Fulton County.
Hunters are reminded that Rolfe Beagle Club will be holding their 101h Annual, Statewide, 10-Day Coyote and Crow Hunt from August 30 to September 9.
Pull out those pajamas and get ready to party, because the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library is excited to bring you our first ever, Stuffy Sleepover at the Library, March 10 from 5-7 pm.
Children are invited to wear their pajamas (optional) and bring their favorite stuffed animal (no oversized toys please) to the library for an evening of activities and stories. Please only bring one stuffed animal per child attending. Extra stuffed animals will be on hand for those who are too nervous to leave their friend behind.
The evening will start off with hot cocoa and cookies while kids “check in” their stuffed animals for the evening. This will be followed by a story about stuffies, a parachute game, pillowcase craft, and another night time story before tucking in their stuffed animals for the night.
Children will be able to pick up their stuffed animals any time on Saturday and will receive a “Certificate of Achievement” and pictures of their stuffies’ nighttime shenanigans, along with their decorated pillowcase.
There is no cost for this program. To register, click “going” on the Facebook event page, or call the library at 814-486-8011. Please let us know of any food allergies/restrictions for your child upon registration so we can make sure there are snacks available for everyone to enjoy.
For questions about the program, call library staff at 814-486-8011 during the library’s regular business hours.
Coudersport Public Library will present “American Voices”, an evening of readings featuring short stories by classic and contemporary American authors, on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Library.
Genres will include Classic, Horror, Cowboy, Poetry Impressionistic readings, led by local readers. This event is geared for a high school age through adult audience. All are invited to attend, discover new authors and revisit old favorites.
This is a free event; donations to support the Library’s general operations are always welcome. Refreshments will be served. Reservations are not required, but are appreciated for planning purposes; please call the Library at 814-274-9382, or email coudersportlibrary@gmail.com, if you plan to attend.
Cameron County Children and Youth Services has an opening for a full-time County Caseworker position. Caseworkers provide a range of case management services to children and families to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
Salary: $37,000 (with a $2,000 increase upon completion of training and promotion to Caseworker 2)
Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree which includes, or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences OR a combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences, and one year of experience performing paraprofessional case management functions.
Clearances and a valid driver’s license will be required.
Education Opportunity: Caseworkers with a bachelor’s degree, who are employed by Children and Youth Services for a minimum of two years, may be eligible for the CWEL program, which provides substantial financial support, including tuition and other expenses, to a caseworker in completing a graduate level degree. Individuals enrolled in this program would enter into a contract with the agency to continue employment following their studies for a period of time.
For further information, please contact Children and Youth Services at (814) 486-9351 or email hfarren@cameroncountypa.com.
YWCA Bradford will host an open interview/job fair from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24 and Monday, February 27 at its Administrative Office located at 24 West Corydon Street in Bradford, PA. The job fair will feature both full-time and part-time positions currently open at YWCA Bradford.
YWCA Bradford is seeking candidates who want to make a difference in someone’s life! Open positions include Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Program Staff and Sexual Assault Advocate.
YWCA Bradford offers full-time employees competitive pay, health insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, sick days/bereavement leave, AFLAC, Colonial Life and YW Retirement. Those interested must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license and must be at least 18 years old. Applicants should provide a copy of their resume. For more information, contact ywcaadmin@ywcabradford.org
Aveanna Healthcare is offering Shift Differentials, competitive rates of pay, flexible scheduling and weekly pay. PRN work is available in all areas. Direct Care Workers, no experience needed, we provide all training! Must be 18 years old, and be vaccinated for covid or be willing to apply for a medical or religious exemption. RN/LPN Payrate based on acuity and experience Base rates start at $22-$30/ hour. CNA base rate $14/ hour, School cases $17/hour. DCW base rate $12/hour
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