Motor Vehicle Crash In Tioga Twp.
On April 8, Mansfield, Tioga, and Lawrenceville were dispatched for a box truck over an embankment on Rt. 15 Between the Welcome Center and the Mill Creek Bridge. Patients are Self Extricated
April 2024
Bradford Area Public Library Celebrates National Library Week 2024
The theme for National Library Week 2024, “Ready, Set, Library!,” emphasizes that amidst our constantly connected online world, libraries offer a unique opportunity: a space to engage with others, acquire new skills, and focus on what truly matters. Our community is invited to engage in our library’s author talks, workshops, and book clubs.
Whether individuals are embarking on a new career, starting a business, or nurturing a family, our library serves as an inclusive and supportive community where everyone is welcome.
Prepare to delve into new worlds, find inspiration, and engage with our library this National Library Week. Libraries are here to support our communities every step of the way!
Bradford Area Public Library is offering a variety of programming opportunities throughout National Library Week; however, we wish to spotlight the following events:
Sizerville State Park Environmental Education Programs for the weekend of April 13th
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Program Title: Park Info Walk
Date: Friday, April 12th
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Campground
Description: You don’t even have to leave your campsite for this program! The park educator will be walking around the campground talking about camp safety, answering park questions, and handing out program flyers to all the campers!
Michael R. Yount, 73, of Emporium, PA
Michael R. Yount, 73, of Emporium, PA passed away at UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA on Saturday morning (April 6, 2024) following a lengthy illness. He was born January 17, 1951 in Rayburn Township, Kittaning, PA a son of the late George Carl and Hattie Corman Yount.
Michael graduated from Kittaning High School. He was a member of the Driftwood-Emporium Masonic Lodge, 532, F.& A.M. where he served as past master and was a member of the Coudersport Consistory-Scottish Rite and a member of the Shriners International. He was an avid life long Penn State fan.
Potter County, PA: Position Openings
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a full-time Deputy II position in the Register & Recorder of Deeds. Job descriptions/applications can be obtained from Potter County CareerLink and/or the Administrative Office, Suite 203 in the Gunzburger Building. Resumes and letters of interest should be submitted to Danielle Gietler; Executive Secretary/HR Admin. at dgietler@pottercountypa.net or at One North Main Street, Suite 203, Coudersport, PA 16915 and will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., April 10, 2024.
Position Opening
Potter County Elections/Voter Registration Office
Part Time Secretary/Clerk
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a part-time Secretary/Clerk position in the Elections/Voter Registration Office. Job descriptions/applications can be obtained from Potter County CareerLink and/or the Administrative Office, Suite 203 in the Gunzburger Building. Resumes and letters of interest should be submitted to Danielle Gietler; Executive Secretary/HR Admin. at dgietler@pottercountypa.net or at One North Main Street, Suite 203, Coudersport, PA 16915 and will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., April 10, 2024.
Position Opening
Potter County Maintenance Department
Full Time Housekeeping/Janitor Position
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a full-time housekeeper/janitor’s position with the Maintenance Department. Job descriptions/applications can be obtained from Potter County CareerLink and/or the Administrative Office, Suite 203 in the Gunzburger Building. Resumes and letters of interest should be submitted to Danielle Gietler; Executive Secretary/HR Admin. at dgietler@pottercountypa.net or at One North Main Street, Suite 203, Coudersport, PA 16915 and will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., April 10, 2024.
Position Opening
Potter County Public Defender
Full Time Secretary/Clerk
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a full-time Secretary/Clerk position in the Public Defender’s Office. Job descriptions/applications can be obtained from Potter County CareerLink and/or the Administrative Office, Suite 203 in the Gunzburger Building. Resumes and letters of interest should be submitted to Danielle Gietler; Executive Secretary/HR Admin. at dgietler@pottercountypa.net or at One North Main Street, Suite 203, Coudersport, PA 16915 and will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., April 10, 2024.
Position Opening
Potter County Jail
Full Time Secretary/Clerk
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a full-time Secretary/Clerk position in the Potter County Jail. Job descriptions/applications can be obtained from Potter County CareerLink and/or the Administrative Office, Suite 203 in the Gunzburger Building. Resumes and letters of interest should be submitted to Danielle Gietler; Executive Secretary/HR Admin. at dgietler@pottercountypa.net or at One North Main Street, Suite 203, Coudersport, PA 16915 and will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., April 10, 2024.
Position Opening
Potter County Jail
Full Time Secretary/Clerk
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a full-time Sheriff’s Deputy at the Potter County Sheriff’s Office. Job descriptions/applications can be obtained from Potter County CareerLink and/or the Administrative Office, Suite 203 in the Gunzburger Building. Resumes and letters of interest should be submitted to Danielle Gietler; Executive Secretary/HR Admin. at dgietler@pottercountypa.net or at One North Main Street, Suite 203, Coudersport, PA 16915 and will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., April 10, 2024.
Potter County is an equal opportunity employer.
Potter County Commissioners
Nancy J. Grupp, Chairman
Paul W. Heimel, Commissioner
Robert W. Rossman, Commissioner
Attest: Jessica M. Giebel, Chief Clerk
Coudersport Ambulance to Ave. A
On April 8, at 7:04 am Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to Ave. A for a woman ill.
Garage Fire In Blossburg
On April 8, at 3:40 am Blossburg, Mansfield, and Liberty Fire Depts. were dispatched to a fully involved garage fire at 325 Granger St.
House Fire In Tioga Twp.
On April 8, 12:25 am Tioga, Middlebury, and Lawrenceville Fire Depts were dispatched for a structure fire at 2557 Elkhorn Rd. in Tioga Twp. Wellsboro is dispatched for RIT all occupants and animals have been evacuated
Port Allegany Ambulance To Pine Grove Rd.
On April 7, at 7:25 pm Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to Pine Grove Rd. for a person fallen
Austin Ambulance To Rt. 607
On April 7, at 7:09 pm Austin Ambulance was dispatched to Rt. 607 for a hypotensive crisis patient
Kettle Creek Valley Outdoor and Craft Show
Tired of fishing already? Take a break at the Kettle Creek Valley Outdoor and Craft Show on Saturday, April 13 from 9AM to 3PM at the Kettle Creek Hose Company in Cross Fork. A variety of local craft and outdoor related vendors and non -profits will be represented.
There will be several vendors with trailers outside including God’s Country Kettle Corn and SOD Family Maple selling kettle corn, maple lemonade, milkshakes and maple products. Precision Fly and Tackle Shop will have a trailer featuring fly fishing supplies. They will be available for casting demonstrations and answering questions regarding fly fishing. The Bureau of Forestry will have an information trailer to give out information about all the recreational activities available on State Forest lands. Quiet Oaks Campground is a rental agent for Polaris Razor ATV’s and they will be displaying some of the ATV’s they have available for rental.
A series of 30-minute talks will begin at 10:00am with Matt Schenck, Environmental Education Specialist for Sinnemahoning State Park.
Fox Twp. Fire Dispatched For Motorcycle On Fire in Wilcox, PA
At 5:29 PM on Sunday, Wilcox Fire Dept. was dispatched to a motorcycle on fire near a building at 146 Folino Drive in Wilcox.
Penn College spotlight on sports (April 7): Wildcats on a roll 17-0.
That’s the combined win streak of three Pennsylvania College of Technology spring sports teams.
BASEBALL
Penn College won the first of a three-game UE series at Penn State Berks on Friday, 3-2, as Dallas Griess of Williamsport reached on a one-out single in the top of the 11th inning and scored on a Berks error after Jaiden Augustine of Dillsburg doubled down the right-field line. Griess finished with three hits and two runs scored. Dennis Prestash of Sandy Ridge got the win with two shutout innings in relief.
In Saturday’s doubleheader that wrapped up the weekend, the Wildcats completed a sweep by scores of 8-0 and 11-5 to even their United East Conference and overall records while upping their win streak to five.
Vollman Giffin of Williamsport allowed three hits over seven innings in the first-game shutout. Quinn Hanafin of Sayre went 3 for 3 with two runs batted in and Adam Aldenderfer of Trout Run had two hits and plated three runs.
Griess’ three-run home run highlighted a five-run fourth inning in the second-game win. Also for Penn College, Jaydon Goebel of Honey Brook went 3 for 4 with three runs scored, John Croasdale of Milford, New Jersey, had two hits and plated three runs and Augustine went 4 for 4 as relief pitcher Ethan Eckard of Cogan Station picked up the win.
UE Volt Division standings through Saturday: Penn State Harrisburg 6-0, Lancaster Bible College 7-4-1, Penn State Abington 5-3, Penn College 3-3, Penn State Berks 2-9-1, St. Mary’s (Md.) College 2-6.
Robert S. Lathrop (Bob), 85, of Wilmington, Delaware; Smethport, PA Native
Robert S. Lathrop (Bob), of Wilmington, Delaware returned to his Lord on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.
Bob was born on April 6, 1938 in Addison, NY. He grew up in Smethport, PA and graduated from Smethport High School in 1957. He proudly served in the United States Army from June 1960 until May 1963.
After his honorable discharge from the Army, Bob continued his education at Lock Haven State College, graduating in 1966, and further earned his Master’s Degree from the University of Illinois in 1970.
Bob married his loving wife, Darlene Hess, on September 3,1960, and they moved to Delaware in 1966 where he taught physical education and drivers education at Brandywine High School until his retirement in 2000.
Bob loved the great outdoors and was an avid gardener, fisherman, and hunter. He enjoyed sharing his garden harvest with family and friends every year and teaching his children and grandchildren how to fish and hunt. Bob was a good friend and neighbor, as well as a gifted storyteller.
Potter County Special Olympics Needs Coaches
Potter County Special Olympics needs the community’s help.
We are in need of some help coaching softball. We are looking for either one or two male coaches that can help coach softball.
Each year we look forward to taking a group of kids to Penn State University in June and without coaches this is not possible. If anyone can help us out, please email Ben at benbroscious@outlook.com
Wildfire In Putnam Twp.
On April 7, at 12:16 pm. Blossburg and Morris Fire Depts. were dispatched to 2013 N. Williamson Rd. for a wildfire that is spreading rapidly. Mansfield also dispatched
M. Kathleen “Kathy” Leman, 80, of Austin, PA.
M. Kathleen “Kathy” Leman, 80, of Austin, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at UPMC-Cole Skilled Nursing., Coudersport. Kathy was born on October 28, 1943, in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Nagy) Corrigan. She married Joseph Leman on July 4, 1964, who survives.
Kathy, along with her husband, was an avid Cleveland Browns and Guardians fan.
Johnsonburg Dispatched To Outside Fire
On April 7 at 11:35 am Johnsonburg Fire was dispatched to 715 First Ave. for a large outside brush fire. Update caller reports the fire has been extinguished
