Kevin Sherry of Coudersport owns the Rocky Grove Invite. The standout senior won for the 3rd consecutive year. His time on a tough course made even more difficult by overnight rain and thick mud: 16:43! @PennTrackXC @RGXCTEAM
This coming Monday, Oct. 16 through next Friday, Oct. 20 is Fall Cleanup Week in Wellsboro Borough. Residents can put items at the curbside on their regular garbage pickup day.
Items acceptable for cleanup week collection include leaves in bags or boxes, trash, old furniture, mattresses and springs wrapped in plastic, old tires (2 per household), lawn rakings, paper, magazines, litter, brush, small tree limbs, and shrub clippings. Like items must be bundled together.
Not collected will be demolition and construction materials, scrap metal, and appliances, which can be disposed of for a fee at the Northern Tier Solid Waste Authority’s Tiadaghton location at 10455 Route 6, Wellsboro. For information and pricing, call NTWSA Tiadaghton at 570-724-0145.
The borough does not pick up nor does NTWSA Tiadaghton take electronics of any type. Find out who does this by calling 570-724-0145.
For more information about cleanup week, call the borough office at 570-724-3186.
This year’s Halloween Path is being held outdoors, rain or shine, along the Walnut Street driveway at UPMC Wellsboro (formerly Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital) from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28. It is free and open to the public.
Families are encouraged to join in by dressing in costume. The theme is “Family Movie Night.” Trick-or-treaters will visit different stations along the path where they will receive special goodies and themed trinkets and be greeted by characters from different movies, such as “Frozen,” “Scooby-Doo,” “Wizard of Oz,” “Barbie,” “Monster Inc.,” “Lion King,” “Willy Wonka.” “Shrek.” “Moana,” “Super Mario,” “Minions,” “Elf,” “Adams Family,” and “Toy Story.”
For more information, contact Karen Huffman at 570-723-0100 or Faith Preston at 570-723-0191
The Ninth Annual Benefit for Homeless Animals, organized by Jerry and Helen Gaye of Osceola and held at the Knoxville VFW at 703 Boatman Road in Knoxville, Pa. this past Saturday, Oct. 7, raised $2,975 in cash for Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries’ Heading Home Center at 725 Gee Road in Middlebury Township.
Also donated were 150 pounds of dog food, several bags and cases of cat food, and cleaning supplies, valued at approximately $300 bringing the total contribution to $3,275. Pictured (from left to right) are: Helen and Jerry Gaye; representatives of Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries Sue Cook and Jim Howe; and Joe and Diane Brownell.
The Gayes play a major role in preparing for the benefit as well as when it is actually held. The Brownells assist them.
At 3:12 PM on Sunday, Coudersport Fire Dept. was dispatched to 114 North Main for an activated fire alarm.
At 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 14, South Penn Dixie of Lehigh Valley, a modern country band with a rock edge, will play a mix of the latest upbeat country hits and some timeless country and rock classics in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
Next Saturday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Deane Center’s Coolidge Theatre at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro, the 75th season of the Wellsboro Community Concert Association will continue with a concert presented by seven musicians all the way from Ukraine.
At 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, Drowsy Maggie will perform a mix of Americana, old-time, folk, bluegrass and Celtic music, both instrumental and vocal arrangements, in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. The concert is dedicated to Bob Rubin.
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., Oct. 9, 2023 –Jesse Torbert, M.D., orthopaedic trauma surgeon, has joined UPMC Williamsport, a Level II Trauma Center.
Dr. Torbert received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery with University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa. During his residency, Dr. Torbert was awarded a place in the Clinician Scientist Development Program, reserved to a select group of outstanding researchers in the field of orthopaedic surgery. He also completed fellowship training in orthopaedic trauma at R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, Md.
Alfred Station, NY, October 4, 2023 – The Allegany-Cattaraugus-Chautauqua Fund for Women (ACC FFW) announces its year-end fundraising campaign, including an in-person event on November 12th. Funds raised during this period will support the ACC FFW’s grant-making activities in 2024, benefitting women seeking financial assistance for long-term financial health. Since 2018, the ACC FFW has awarded more than $14,000 in grants to women across the three counties, helping them on their path toward sustained self-sufficiency.
The Grand Canyon Photography Club’s October display at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts features prints by Linda Stager of Wellsboro, a digital artist and author.
TIOGA & BRADFORD COUNTIES, PA — A flu shot is your best shot to beat the flu. There are many different strains of influenza (flu), and which types are most prevalent during flu season can change every year, so it’s important to get your flu shot annually. Flu shots can help prevent you from catching certain types of flu and make flu symptoms milder.
Lawrence J. Nicklas, Jr., 91, of 1104 Johnsonburg Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Pennsylvania College of Technology’s women’s soccer team continued its great start over the past week.
WOMEN’S SOCCER
Kaelynn Sheetz, of Elizabethtown, scored four times and Sara Darlington, of West Chester, tallied twice in a 6-2 home United East win over Penn State Abington on Tuesday. The Wildcats led in shots on goal, 14-5, and goalie Nicole Lichtinger, of Erie, made three saves. Sheetz’ four goals and one assist gave her an NCAA-era program record 100 career points.
In home UE play on Saturday, once-beaten Penn College and St. Mary’s (Md.) fought to a scoreless tie. St. Mary’s led in shots on goal, 9-7, and Lichtinger was perfect in stops at the goal for the fourth time this season and saw her goals against average improve to 0.82. The team’s seventh tie is the most ever in a single season having earlier surpassed the previous high of five in 2017.
Register by this coming Monday, Oct. 16 for the Sixth Annual Run Past Cancer 5K and One Mile Fun Walk/Run being held on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Smythe Park in Mansfield. The One Mile will begin at 9 a.m. and the 5K at 9:30 a.m.
The entry fee for those who register by Oct. 16 is $20 for the 5K Walk/Run and $10 for the One Mile Fun Walk/Run.
Event T-shirts will only be given to participants in the 5K who register by Monday, Oct. 16 either online, by mail or by dropping off a completed registration form.
Those who register for the One Mile Fun Walk/Run or 5K Walk/Run by Monday, Oct. 16 can choose a goodie bag with a water bottle and/or an armband/jog strap.
Register online by Oct. 16 for the 5K Walk/Run and One Mile Fun Walk/Run and pay the entry fee via Ultra Sign-Up at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=106355.
The Nessmuk Rod and Gun Club’s last skeet shoot for members and the public is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 15 at the club’s outdoor range at 4646 Route 287 in Delmar Township, 6.5 miles south of Wellsboro.
The fee to shoot skeet for members and non-members 18 years of age and older is $6 per round of 25 clays and for youth ages 12 to 17 is $3. Shooters have to provide their own shotguns and ammunition. Eye and ear protection are required.
For more information, contact Skeet Shoot Coordinator John Davis at johndavispa@gmail.com or 570-439-1300.
On October 15 at 12:00 am Morris Twp was dispatched to Rt 414 for a one-vehicle rollover crash vehicle on its side. Two Occupants are self extricated walking around Unkown if injured
A community hike scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 21, aims to raise awareness about the pressing issue of human trafficking while providing participants with an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors.
Participants are invited to meet at the covered bridge at Marilla Reservoir at 9 am, where they will have the option to choose between two trails. The loop of the White Pine Trail to Marilla Rocks and back on Hidden Valley trail offers a more strenuous hike that promises a longer and more challenging experience. On the other hand, Marilla Springs provides a less strenuous hike that is shorter in duration, catering to individuals of all fitness levels.
At 6:41 PM on Saturday, Wellsville ambulance has been called to 1786 County Road 18 for a male fallen from a barn.
