Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that work to trim and remove trees along Route 872 in Grove Township, Cameron County, began today. This work will enhance driver safety and extend the life of the roadway surface.
At 1:26 PM on Monday, Bradford Fire & EMS dispatched for vehicle crash on Interstate Parkway & Park Place. Vehicle hit pole.
At 1:15 PM on Monday, Coudersport Ambulance has been called to Maple Street for a fall victim with a head injury.
Ridgway, PA: The North Central Pennsylvania Planning and Development Commissionis delighted to announce the approval of an EDA Tech Hub Strategy Development Grant, marking a significant milestone in the North Central Pressed Materials Strategy Development Consortium’s journey towards fostering innovation and excellence in the Pressed Materials Industries. This grant will propel the rural region into a new era of industry growth, further establishing North Central Pennsylvania as a premier hub for advanced pressed materials technology and research.
The Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 25, has been canceled.
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced it will close the right (travel) lane of Interstate 80 eastbound and westbound between mile markers 165 and 168 in Centre County on Thursday, October 26. The contractor will mill and pave the right shoulder as part of a larger project to replace four bridges along I-80.
We have scheduled several exciting Collette tours for the last half of 2024 and the first half of 2025!
Collette’s own Matt D’Eramo will provide details of each trip at a Zoom Information Session scheduled for Monday, October 23rd at 6:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street. If you want to attend at home, use this link to register for the Information Session: https://tinyurl.com/PCEC2024TravelSeries. If you plan to attend at the Education Council, please email jmorley@pcedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877 to let us know if you plan to attend the presentation at the Education Council.
At 11:24 AM on Monday, Rew Fire Dept. with all available ATVs are dispatched to station for a search detail.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the residents of Potter County who voted for me in the Primary election. Not only did I win the Republican primary, but I received an overwhelming response from the Democratic write-in voters resulting in me being the Democratic nominee on the General Election ballot on November 7th.
I lived in Potter County for several years after attending college and then moved to Alaska to pursue a career in law enforcement. I started working as a Correctional Officer in a maximum-security prison in Juneau, AK for about 21 months.
In January of 1986, I was hired by the Juneau Police Department as a Patrol Officer. Approximately 4 years later, I was assigned to the Investigations Unit for approximately 3 years.
I was then promoted back to the Patrol Unit as a sergeant where I supervised a patrol team. After 6 years, I was assigned back to the Investigations Unit, where I supervised major investigations for 5 years. As the Investigations Sergeant, I also oversaw two drug enforcement officers assigned to the Southeast Alaska Drug Task Force. During my time as a sergeant, I participated in numerous supervisory training classes.
My final assignment for the Department was in an administrative position where I restructured the Department’s training requirements and training schedule.
While employed by the Juneau Police Department, I had several ancillary duties. I was an Accident Reconstructionist for 16 years, and I was a member of the SWAT Team for 11 years. I held certifications from the FBI, NRA and the State of Alaska as a firearms instructor, and I was a certified Emergency Vehicle Operations instructor. I held an Advanced Police Officer certification from the State of Alaska and was awarded the Police Medal of Honor in 1993.
In the year 2000, I had the privilege of attending the Southwest Law Enforcement Institute’s, Law Enforcement Management College located in Plano, Texas. I successfully completed and graduated from the intensive 2 month long college level management course geared specifically toward law enforcement management.
After nearly 22 years in Law enforcement, I retired and my wife, Lynetta and I decided to return to Potter County to raise our twin girls.
I have served Potter County as a Deputy Sheriff with the Potter County Sheriff’s Department since 2016. I am currently certified by the Pennsylvania Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Board. I am also certified by the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission as a Firearms Instructor. I have a clear understanding of the duties of the Sheriff Department. I would be honored to serve the people of Potter County as your Sheriff. Early in my career, I was taught to treat people fairly and with respect. As your Sheriff, I will continue to do so.
The time I served in the corrections environment will aid me in this position as the Sheriff sits on the Potter County Jail Board. My time as a Police Sergeant and management experience will benefit me in carrying out the duties of the Sheriff.
My family attends the Gold Church where I have served as Moderator, Trustee and Chairperson for the building committee while building our new church. I am a coach for the Black Forest Youth Trap Team and have done so for the last several years.
Thank you for voting for me for Potter County Sheriff. I look forward to continuing my service to the people of Potter County. Please vote KEVIN M. SISKA for Potter County Sheriff in the General Election on November 7th. Again, Thank You!
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Smethport – Beatrice D. Banks, 78, of Rew, passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday (October 21, 2023) at at her residence.
She was born October 31, 1944 in Port Allegany, the daughter of Lyle Rees and Martha (Raymer) Rees. On July 16, 1965, in the Bolivar Run Baptist Church, she married Ralph A. Banks, who survives.
She was a graduate of Smethport High School and was a homemaker, tending to the needs of her family.
On October 23 at 6:59 am Wellsboro was dispatched to rt. 414 for a car vs. deer crash
On October 22 at 9:34 pm. Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to Sweden Valley Manor for difficulty breathing
On October 22 at 8:13 pm. Coudersport Fire and Ambulance were dispatched 1731 Dividing Ridge Rd for a vehicle vs deer crash with one injury
David J. Smith, 60, of Ridgway, PA passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 following a lengthy illness.
A Memorial Service David Smith will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 5:00 PM at Hallton Bible Training Center, 657 Evergreen Drive, Ridgway, PA 15853.
Susan O. MOYER, 70, of Genesee, PA, died Friday, October 20, 2023 in Maple City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Hornell, NY.
Born April 9, 1953, in Germantown, she was the daughter of Paul and Mary Geovjian Okoorian. On June 26, 1980, in Cheltenham, she married William N. “Bill” Moyer, who predeceased her on August 12, 2021.
A 1972 graduate of Bensalem High School, she earned a degree in urban planning from Penn State University in 1976. She was employed by Potter County Human Services as a school mentor in the Austin Area School District. She was also a facilitator for the Big Brother Big Sister program in various schools prior to working at Human Services.
Susan served as Genesee Township Secretary for several years.
The Allegany County Democratic Committee has officially adopted a section of State Rt. 21 in Almond, NY as part of the NYS Department of Transportation’s “Adopt-a-Highway” program. The fourth clean-up took place on Thursday, October 19th. Numerous bags of trash were collected, giving the roadway a much-improved appearance.
State Rt. 21 in Almond was specifically selected by the Committee because of its importance as a gateway to our county. This stretch of highway is heavily used by I-86 travelers on their way to the Alfred campuses or to recreational opportunities elsewhere in the area.
This is just one of the many ways local Democrats serve our community, in keeping with the Committee’s desire to protect and enhance the quality of life in the county. To learn more, visit www.alleganycountydemocrats.org or find us on Facebook. Reach out via email info@alleganycountydemocrats.org or phone (585) 610-4321.
The Allegany County Democratic Committee is the official governing body for the County Party, working toward broader representation by Democrats at the local, state, and national levels.
Multi-instrumental musical duo Ravi Padmanabha and David Mussen will perform at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Oct. 24.
Admission is free for this noon performance in the Studio Theater in Blaisdell Hall. For more information about the performance, visit www.upb.pitt.edu/TheArts or call the Bromeley Family Theater Box Office from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays at 814-362-5113.
“I wanted to bring Ravi and Dave to campus so that our community can experience the world music talent these two musicians bring to their performances,” said Courtney Mealy, Director of Arts Programming.
The musical duo performs a wide variety of styles and genres of music featuring percussion and wind instruments.
Padmanabha is a musical veteran who made a name for himself as a composer and multi-instrumentalist after spending much of his life studying a wide range of free-flowing musical styles from Indian to experimental to jazz.
Mussen is equally experienced and multi-faceted. He’s been able to hold down membership in multiple bands at once for decades. The variety of genres includes bluegrass and Afro-Latin.
In his early years as a musician, Padmanabha had an acute interest in percussion, especially the drum set. He was also surrounded by Indian classical music, and, wanting to pursue that part of his life, Padmanabha studied under experts like Pandits Samar Saha of Calcutta and Sharda Sahai. (Pandit being a title of prestige in Indian classical music).
When living in Buffalo, NY., Padmanabha expanded his repertoire into jazz, world, and experimental music. Over the years, he performed in a local capacity, eventually starting his own band with his brothers, Family FUNKtion and the Sitar Jams, which performed at Pitt-Bradford in 2016.
Mussen also found his way into music at an early age, and he began performing most notably as the clarinetist in Skiffle Minstrels, a Western swing band, and as a multi-instrumentalist in the 12/8 Path Band, an Afro-Latin music group, both local Buffalo bands. His songwriting journey includes his contribution to the Robot Holiday network of musicians, writing new and unusual holiday-themed originals.
Bigfoot is coming to the Mercantile!!!! Kids can have their picture taken with Bigfoot, then make Sasquatch ornaments to take home. We’ll be serving hot cocoa and Bigfoot cookies! 
Check out our awesome Bigfoot merchandise, including the cutest onesies you ever saw! Bigfoot earrings, jewelry, and more. 
‘Squatch!
The event is free! Bigfoot will graciously accept donations, which he and his handler donate to charity.
