On September 22 at 10:08 pm Wilcox, Smethport, Norwich, Lafayette and Hilltop were dispatched for a fire at a pump house and possible explosion at 166 Bingham Rd. In Keating Twp. It was a tank explosion not a structure and there is no fire . Everyone but Hilltop has been recalled.
At 7:54 PM on Friday, Elkland, Nelson & Lawrenceville with an ambulance dispatched to 9567 Rt. 49 for a vehicle that struck a guard rail with 2 injuries.
Both are reported self-extricated. The road is partially blocked.
Next Saturday, Sept. 23, between noon and 4 p.m., children and adults are invited to participate in the Hometown Science Festival on The Green in the heart of downtown Wellsboro. The festival is free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine.
Featured will be fun, hands-on science activities, such as simple experiments and demonstrations for children and families led by researchers, educators, students, natural resource managers, biologists, and citizen scientists.
Among the presenters and activity leaders for the festival are representatives from the Tioga and Potter County Conservation Districts and the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy. They will teach visitors about links between aquatic insects and the health of the Tioga River and streams like Pine Creek.
Arthur E. “Art” Slike, Sr. passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at the Pavilion at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born on June 4, 1940, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Robert F. and Katherine B. (Graybill) Slike, Sr.
Art graduated from the Bradford High School, Class of 1958. After High School he attended JCC for accounting. He was drafted into the United States Army National Guard in 1962 and served honorably until his discharge in 1968.
In 1966 he started working for Hounds and Hunting Publishing Company. He later became Co-Owner with his brother, Robert F. Slike, Jr., in 1976 and continued to be Secretary/Treasurer and traveling correspondent until 2011, when he retired.
Rosalie C. Stanko, 76, of Tiona, PA, passed peacefully, on Thursday morning, September 21, 2023, at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA., after an extended illness.
Rosalie was born October 5, 1946, in Jamestown, N.Y. She was the daughter of Louis and Sainty DeFrancesco Lombardo. She was a Warren Co., resident most of her entire life.
Rosalie was a 1964 graduate of Jamestown High School. She was employed as a cook with Warren State Hospital, retiring in 2006, after 25 years of employment.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of a lane restriction next week on Route 2017 (Main Street) in Blossburg Borough, Tioga County, for a bridge inspection.
On Monday, September 25, 2023, the contractor will be inspecting the bridge that carries Main Street over the Tioga River in Blossburg Borough. Motorists can expect a lane restriction with flagging while a crew uses an underbridge crane to perform the inspection. Work will be performed between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, weather permitting.
The Agape Assembly of God church, located at 1004 Earth Road, Saint Marys, will host the Asservo Project on Sunday, September 24. There will be a 4:00 pm community dinner followed by a 6:00 pm workshop.
The Asservo Project combats global human trafficking and child exploitation, supports the recovery of survivors and aids in the imprisonment of perpetrators targeting children and young adults.
For information contact Pastor Jim Line at the church phone number, which is 814-781-7445.
At 4:00 PM on Friday, Mansfield & Big Elm Fire & EMS have been called to a vehicle crash at Rt. 549 & Hickory Road. Caller reports a vehicle hit a pole & rolled over. Two minors are involved with possibly minor injuries.
Lauren B. Johnston, 70, of Pine Ave. in Kane, PA passed away Tuesday (Sept 19) at UPMC-Kane.
Born Jan. 30, 1953 in Butler, she is the daughter of the late Jesse and Bettye (Wilkes) Fithian. She married Dan Johnston, who survives, on Feb. 24, 1973, in Parker, PA.
Lauren had worked in many places throughout her life. She was a teachers aide, had worked for Thompson Floor Covering and also J&P Casuals, Tops Market and Karlene Landscaping. Her favorite job was when she owned the Kids Stuff store.
Louise Mc Candlish Mangus was born in her maternal grandmother’s home in Wade Park, Cleveland Ohio on November 11, 1934. She was raised on the family farm in Shalersville, Ohio until the family moved to Garrettsville, Ohio where she graduated from Garfield High School in 1956.
She then attended Lake Erie College, graduated with a BS degree in biology in 1956 and was subsequently employed by Hood College in Frederick, Maryland where she taught biology labs. She also did research at the Chesapeake Biology Laboratory in Solomons Island on striped bass in the Chesapeake Bay
She met her future husband, John, who was stationed at nearby Fort Detrick and they exchanged marital vows at St. John’s church on June 14, 1958. They moved to State College, Pennsylvania for 3 years and then to Berwyn Heights, Maryland where they resided for thirty-two years.
Ellen M. Schloder, 72, of 172 Cross Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at her residence.
She was born September 7, 1951, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Paul and Creta Jackson Manning. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School. Ellen was a manager of the former Ames, Uni-Mart, and most recently Fuel On.
On May 2, 1968, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ellen married Theodore “Ted” Schloder, who preceded her in death on January 16, 2013. They were blessed to share 44 years of marriage.
David A. Brown, 57, of Warren, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, in St. Vincent Hospital, Erie, PA.
He was born in Warren, PA, on July 24, 1966, the son of the Late Clyde J. and Bettie L. Williams Brown. David was a graduate of Warren Area High School. He was a laborer for Berenfield Container. David loved cooking, stockcar racing, and all Pittsburgh Sports teams. He was also a member of the United Steelworkers Union.
At 7:30 AM on Friday, Genesee Fire & EMS have been dispatched to 226 Ridge Road for a school bus rollover with injuries. Driver reports one girl with an obvious cut on her arm. The bus had thirty students on board. All are now out of the bus which is on its side.
Multiple ambulances are enroute to the scene. All students will be transported to a hospital for evaluation. Students are being transported to UPMC Coudersport. A triage location at the Wellness Center will screen the students for possible injuries.
The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, September 22nd. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
* Market times have been established after many trial times over the years. If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly. They are willing to try to accommodate your request.
* If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-544-7313 netrabaker@hughes.net]
WOOLEYLOT FARMS is coming with organically grown garlic (get ours while it lasts) and a section of organic potatoes. Look for item this week: French Fingerling Potatoes have a sweet and nutty flavor excellent for sauteing and roasting. https://youtu.be/atj_WlIfzZg. Cash is preferred but checks are acceptable.
BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market rain or shine with beautiful, organically grown local fresh produce. We will have Red Swiss Chard, Dragon’s Tongue Beans, Italian Green Beans, Sweet Baby Carrots, Green Onions, Salsa Verde boxes with tomatillos, Cucamelons, Heirloom Duchess of Oldenburg Apples, Tomatoes of all sizes and colors, and more. We accept cash, checks and credit cards. FMNP checks. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308
CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the market on September 22nd with Artisan Breads, with some selections sweet and savory, fall desserts plus, garden selections and brown eggs from our hen house. Maple Syrup from Green Hill Sugar Shack. If you ever have a request for a market day or another time please let me know. netrabaker@hughes.net Text. 814-598-0649 Call 814-544-7313 See you on Friday
ALPACA CREATIONS will be a vender on Friday. Bring hand knit Alpaca apparel of scarves, shawls, mitts, mittens, hats, head bands and neck warmers. Also Alpaca insoles for shoes or boots, a large variety of yarns for Winter projects and Roving for spinning or felting as well as a large variety of sizes and designs of Alpaca socks. Time for Christmas Shopping, we accept Credit cards. Alpaca Creations, follow on Facebook.
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that include soap bars, shampoo bars, lotions, lotion bars, lip balm, and bath bombs. We accept cash or card payments. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.
CARING CRAFTS will be attending the Market. We have a variety of patterns for our Homemade Travel Pillows. A variety of plastic canvas ornament/magnet pieces that include; NFL logos, character theme, military signs, animals, etc.. Stop by and see us and don’t forget to like/ message us your special order on Facebook @ Caring Crafts. We accept cash payments. Hope to see everyone there!
JOANIE’S APIARY will be at Market this week. (I will miss market on September 8th) Along with our usual Raw Local Honey I have a limited supply of comb honey . I will also have our beeswax products, hand cream and wood polish and 100% beeswax candles. Corn heating pads also. Honey candies (plain honey, honey & cinnamon and honey & lemon) will also be available. New recipe brochures have just arrived and are with every purchase upon request. If you can not make it to market you can always contact me at joaniesapiary@gmail.com to pick up my products at my home or at another location. All my products are also at the Artisan Center in Coudersport.
HOPPE RL HONEY FARMS creamed honey will be available to purchase at JOANIE’S APIARY table. A great addition for your morning toast or muffin!!!
MIL-BEA FARMS will be at the Farmer’s Market this Friday. We will have our homegrown, chemical free sweet corn, Fall silk flower arrangements and decor and Goat milk products. We offer a bulk deal on sweet corn, if you buy 5 dozen or more, you get them for $4 a dozen. This is a great way to get corn for parties, canning or freezing. If you would like a bulk order, let us know ahead of time and we will have it ready for you. Just email us at milbefarms@gmail.com.
Passion, do you have it? What does it mean? Can you have passion for one thing and not another? Is it always good? Does it fulfill?
I’ve lived a life of passion. Passion about running, hobbies, work and a host of other things have filled my life, but has it always been what filled me? Can I have a life that is filled with passion while at the same time come up empty with living a fulfilled life? I believe we can.
I have always held to the idea that we need to live our lives with passion. Passion is what drives us, what pushes us forward or in the sense of a long-distance runner pushes us beyond the wall. Passion is simply what we hunger for, it’s why we get out of bed, it’s the fuel for why we do what we do. As much as it fills our life we can still feel unfulfilled, and dissatisfied. Why? Simply because our passion is about ourselves, our fulfillment, our happiness and what we desire for ourselves. In the end, as full as our lives might be, we come up empty.
The crucifixion of Christ is often referred to as the Passion of Christ. Not so surprising when you consider that it’s what Christ lived for. Remember, he said that he came to do the will of the Father, (John 6:38). In the plan of the Father, there stood a cross. What then was the passion of Christ about? The simple answer is that his passion was for others, not himself. This is where most of us differ because the passion we live out is about ourselves, what we want and rarely about others. Could it be that we’re missing the point? Are we chasing the wrong things to be passionate about? Rather than a self-filled life, maybe we need a selfless life.
Personally, I’ve been challenged to look back over my life and ask some difficult questions. Most importantly, have I been missing the point? Jesus said, “If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it.” (Mt 10:39). That seems quite clear doesn’t it. Think about it.
Please join us for an Open House & Customer Appreciation Pig Roast!
Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 1pm – 5pm
We appreciate YOU as a customer – and would love to see you at this first ever Customer Appreciation event hosted by Dr. Lindsay and the staff of PCVC.
Meat, drinks, and games will be provided,butplease bring a dish to pass, and we are sure to have a diverse, tasty spread.
There will be door prizes just for showing up! If you’d like to enter to win additional giveaways, bring along a donation of dog or cat food. These donations will be passed along to our friends at Teacher’s Pet Rescue and PCAAP.
We sincerely LOVE all of our patients-they’re the reason we come to work every day! However, this event is for 2-legged humans only. For safety and health code reasons, PLEASE refrain from bringing your pets along with you to this event.