Cheryl “Cheri” L. Ceriola Taylor, 76, of Starbrick, PA., died Monday afternoon, August 19, 2024, of natural causes.
A visitation and funeral will be held at a day and time to be announced at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc.,
Warren, PA.
Joe C Haggard, 80, of Port Allegany, passed away Monday (August 19, 2024) at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, surrounded by his family.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.
Funeral Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced
The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s two-month survey on wild turkey sightings wraps up on Saturday, Aug. 31. Participants are encouraged to report their sightings from July and August through Wednesday, Sept. 6. To contribute, visit pgcdatacollection.pa.gov/TurkeyBroodSurvey through the Game Commission’s website.
When reporting, include the number of wild turkeys seen, along with the location, date, and contact information in case agency biologists have follow-up questions. Note that your specific location is kept confidential and is used only to determine the general area of each sighting.
Westfield and Knoxville Donations Centers
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The family and friends of Elizabeth A. “Betty Ann” Conners are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in the Queen of the World Church on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:00AM, with the Rev. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Friends are invited to gather for food and fellowship following the burial. Please email Cathy for details at crbkreif@aol.com.
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that work to trim and remove trees along Route 44 in Hebron, Clara, and Sharon townships and along Route 1005 in Pike Township, Potter County, began on Monday, August 12. This work will enhance driver safety and extend the life of the roadway surface.
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced its schedule of maintenance activities in Potter County the week of August 19. In addition to the work listed below, PennDOT’s Potter County maintenance crews will also be addressing shoulder washouts, pipe cleaning, bridge clearing, and other activities to address the damage caused by Tropical Storm Debby on various routes not listed below. PennDOT urges drivers to be on the lookout for crews working on all Potter County highways, to obey posted speed limits, and to buckle up always.
Bradford, PA – On Tuesday, August 20, representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 2, the Highway Safety Network (HSN) and law enforcement will hold a press conference on pedestrian and crosswalk,
PennDOT and HSN representatives will speak about laws regulating crosswalks and the responsibilities held by both pedestrians and motorists intended to maintain safety for all members of the public.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised a box culvert replacement project will continue this week on Route 54 in Ralpho Township, Northumberland County.
Beginning today, Monday, August 19, 2024, the contractor, HPCI of Kulpmont PA, will be paving a temporary bypass roadway to facilitate installation of a new box culvert. Work will take place during daylight hours today and Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
Northbound motorists can expect single lane condition under flagging just before the bottom of Natalie Mountain, extending ½ mile toward Route 487.
Traffic is expected to be redirected to the new temporary roadway on Thursday, August 22, 2024 for a duration of two months.
Route 2014 Reconstruction and Bridge Replacement Continues in Lycoming County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised the reconstruction and bridge replacement project continues this week on Lycoming Mall Drive (Route 2014) and Fairfield Road (Route 2045) in Fairfield Township, Lycoming County.
Beginning today, Monday, August 19, 2024, the contractor, HRI Inc., will be placing the new structure over Bennett’s Run at the intersection of Fairfield Road and Lycoming Mall Drive.
Motorists can expect one lane of traffic to be maintained in each direction with periodic flagging where work is being performed. On Wednesday. May 8, 2024, temporary traffic signals were installed at the intersection of Fairfield Road and Lycoming Mall Drive.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays, watch for changing traffic patterns, and drive with caution in the area. Motorists should approach crossovers with caution in the work zone.
HRI, Inc., is the prime contractor on this $8 million, two-year reconstruction and bridge replacement project. Work on this project includes widening, constructing turn lanes, and installing traffic signals on Fairfield Road, which occurred in 2023. This year, work includes the replacement of the structure carrying Lycoming Mall Drive over Bennetts Run, intersection improvements at Lycoming Mall Drive and Fairfield Road, including the installation of a traffic signal. Work on this project is expected to be completed in fall of 2024.
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Montoursville, PA – At an event today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), along with industry partners, announced that the damaged bridge on Route 6 in Troy Township, Bradford County would reopen on Tuesday, August 20. Lane restrictions will be in place for the rest of the week while the contractor, J.D. Eckman, Inc., completes minor work.
The bridge, which carries Route 6 over Sugar Creek, was struck and damaged by an oversized load on June 12. PennDOT Maintenance in Bradford County and District 3 Bridge Unit assessed the bridge and determined it was not safe to remain open and required a long-term closure for repair.
“Completing these repairs and reopening Route 6 as quickly as possible was a top priority for PennDOT and Governor Shapiro,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “We know that Route 6 is a critical highway to the people of this region, and we are grateful for the folks who worked diligently to make that happen and are pleased to be reopening the roadway just in time for the start of the school year.”
While the bridge was being repaired, Route 6 was closed in both directions between Leona Road (Route 4017) and Mud Creek Road (Route 3034), Troy Township with a long-term detour in place.
“We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding while we worked to get the Route 6 bridge repaired,” said PennDOT Assistant District Executive for Construction Justin Blakeney. “We thank the department forces, bridge inspectors, consultants, JD Eckman and all involved in inspecting, designing and repairing this crucial bridge.”
On August 19, at 5:54 pm Lewis Run and Lafayette Fire Depts. were dispatched to 1522 South Ave. in Lewis Run Borough for a commercial fire alarm. The units on scene reported nothing showing. Lafayette is on standby. All units have been recalled
On August 19, at 5:11 pm Port Allegany Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to 408 N. Main St. near the Dollar General for a one car motor vehicle accident
James Jay Armstrong After an extended Illness, James Jay Armstrong passed away Thursday, August 14, 2024 at the Home of the Good Shepherd in Saratoga Springs, New York. He was born February 20, 1952 in Buffalo, NY, the son of Jay Earl Armstrong and Louise Carolyn Armstrong (Unger).
James graduated from Pioneer Central School, Yorkshire, NY in 1970, from State University of Buffalo in 1987, and also attended State University of Geneseo for Real Estate Sales Training. He worked at Bethlehem Steel in Lackawanna from 1973 to 1983, Pioneer Land Sales from 1983 to 1986, M J Peterson for a year, and Christopher Communities, Inc. After a long career, he retired from the New York State Housing Authority, Urban Planning and Renewal.
Brenda K. Sweet: Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother
Brenda K. Sweet, 70, of 4250 Witter Road, Cuba, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2024 at Olean General Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Born on May 5, 1954, in Olean, she was a daughter of Clarence F. and Lauretta (Pilon) Barrett, Jr. On January 16, 1993, in Cuba, she married Lanny A. Sweet, who survives.
Brenda was a graduate of Bolivar Central School and Jamestown Community College with a degree in Business Administration and a minor in Psychology.
She worked all of her career in the banking industry and retired from Fleet Bank in Cuba. She was also a part time bartender for the Cuba VFW Post 2721.
Veterans Temporary Assistance
(Tioga County Office)
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) recognizes that sometimes unforeseen circumstances cause financial burden on veterans and their families.
The VTA provides temporary financial assistance of up to $1,600 in a 12-month period to veterans or their surviving spouses who reside in Pennsylvania for the necessities of life (food, shelter, fuel and clothing).
Dickinson Center, Inc.(DCI), a non-profit organization and affiliate of Journey Health System, is thrilled to announce a generous donation towards their St. Marys’ building project from Art Heary & Sons Furniture. With the dedicated efforts of DCI’s Capital Campaign Committee, the collective generosity of organizations, foundations, individuals, businesses, and ongoing community support, DCI has made remarkable strides in its “Building for Tomorrow” capital campaign fundraising efforts, raising $1,427,971 which is 95% of their $1.5 million goal. With $72,029 left to secure, Dickinson and the campaign committee extend their hopes that others will join in supporting their cause, recognizing that every contribution brings them closer to their objective.
