August 2024

Flood Watch
National Weather Service State College PA
301 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024
…FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE…A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following
areas, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Cameron, Clearfield, Cumberland,
Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, Northern Centre,
Northern Clinton, Northern Lycoming, Perry, Potter, Snyder,
Somerset, Southern Centre, Southern Clinton, Southern Lycoming,
Sullivan, Tioga and Union.

* WHEN…Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

MARKET RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY AUGUST 10TH…We have waited to see if the storm might vere off to the east, but it does not appear that way this morning. The Friday Potter County Farmers Market is canceled for today Friday but is rescheduled for Saturday at the usual location across from the jail on Second Street in Coudersport from 12:30 to 4:30 pm. We will have a few vendors including selections from  Blue Marble Farm, Card Creek Bakery and others may join if flooding does not cause a problem in their area. See you at the market. Thank you for your support.

The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday (weather permitting) from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, August 9th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

*  The outdoor market is held each Friday from May through October (WEATHER PERMITTING; ON VERY RAINY DAYS, WE WILL RELOCATE INTO THE RILEY GALLERY (IF AVAILABLE)).  In November, the farmers market goes indoors for the winter 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]

JOANIE’S APIARY plans to be at market on Friday, weather dependent, I will have my local raw honey , I even have some that is not filtered. I plan to have a couple of comb honey and chunk honey. Along with my honey I have my beeswax products, hand cream, candles, wood polish, and also corn heating pads. 

DIXON DESIGNS will be there.  Selling handcrafted earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings.  Accepting Venmo and cash

CARING CRAFTS will be attending this week’s Market! Weather Permitting! We will be bring a variety of Homemade Travel Pillows! Along with our Plastic Canvas Magnets/Ornaments! Our selection of both is very wide and unique! Don’t forget to like us Facebook! If your not able to stop by or would like to place an order please contact Jess at 814 203 2482! Caring Crafts excepts Cash or PayPal (cowgirl_jess16915@yahoo.com) payment! Hope to see everyone there! 

QUIET ACRES will be at market Friday, weather permitting, with our selection of Haldeman Mills products – NEW Stauffer’s cornmeal,Teff Flour (African Ivory and Dark) and buckwheat flour for the gluten sensitive, Buttermilk and Buckwheat Pancake Mixes, Shortcake/Cobbler Mix, Funnel Cake  and Soft Pretzel Mixes as well as Brinser’s Best Cornmeal.  On the craft side: NEW rope coasters, trivets, trinket bowls and baskets. We will also have upcycled braided rugs/runners/mug rugs of all sizes as well as aprons for all occasions, for kids and adults including summer sports teams.  Orders are welcome – you can choose your fabric, color, size and shape. We accept cash payments. You can contact us at QuietAcresPortAllegany@gmail.com 

ME & MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday weather permitting. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that are made with milk from our herd of goats. We accept cash or card payments. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.

BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market (weather permitting) with local, organically grown beautiful produce and plants.  We will have Romaine Lettuce, Heirloom Tomatoes, White Cucumbers, Candy, Red and Golden Beets, Round Zucchini, Jalapeno Peppers, Eggplant, White and Candy Onions, Haricot Verts and Velour (French Green and Purple Beans), Soft neck Garlic Braids, Carrots and more.  And we will have Green Basil, Purple Basil, Thai Basil and Parsley plants.

CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the market Friday August 9. I will have fresh made breads, muffins, smaller sized young chicken brown eggs, sweet treats and more. I am looking forward to seeing you all at the market this week. You may place a request with me for delivery next week or for a special date. 814-544-7313 Or Cell 814-598-0649 or text

RIDGWAY – The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission (North Central) announces a new in-person public works safety course will be offered through PennDOT’s Local Technical Assistance Program.

Public Works Safety will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the Coudersport Borough Building in Coudersport. Attendees of the course will learn a basic understanding of common safety factors and practices that are associated with public works road maintenance operations. The class will focus on trench excavation, crack sealing with hot asphalt, mowing and chain use, and winter maintenance.

​Montoursville, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advising motorists in Sullivan County that Dushore Overton Road/Overton Road (Route 4018) in Dushore Borough, Forks and Cherry townships will be posted with a permanent, year-round, 10-ton weight restriction.

A 10-ton weight limit will be placed on Dushore Overton Road/Overton Road between Taylor Hill Road (Route 4017) and South German Street (Route 220).

The posting is being made based on a traffic-and-engineering study indicating that this highway may be damaged by vehicles that exceed the restriction.

School buses, emergency vehicles and local-delivery trucks are exempted from the postings.

The restriction will be in effect once the required signs are erected by a PennDOT maintenance crew, anticipated before the end of August 2024.

On July 25, the ten recipients of the 2024 Champions of the Pennsylvania Wilds Awards were recognized for their efforts to help grow and sustainably develop the region’s outdoor recreation economy and nature tourism.

Approximately 200 people from across the 13-county PA Wilds region and Harrisburg gathered to celebrate the award winners during the 2024 PA Wilds Dinner & Awards, which was held at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) updated its schedule for surface treatment operations, more commonly known as “oil and chip,” in Clearfield County for the week of August 8. This maintenance treatment seals the road surface to keep water out, restores the friction of the surface to enhance traction, and extends the service life of the pavement between resurfacings.

Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours while crews complete the treatments. PennDOT urges driver to build extra time into their travel schedules as delays are anticipated on the following routes throughout the week: 

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised a milling and resurfacing project continues on Route 87 in Montoursville Borough, Fairfield Township, Upper Fairfield Township and Plunketts Creek Township, Lycoming County.

The week of Monday, August 12, 2024, the contractor, Glenn O. Hawbaker will continue resurfacing operations along Route 87 between the Interstate 180 overpass in Montoursville Borough and north to Pier 87 Bar and Grill in Plunketts Creek Township.

Work will be performed during both daylight and overnight hours.

            BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford is one of only 145 universities and colleges around the world to be honored by Exercise is Medicine® for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus.

            This is the fifth year that Pitt-Bradford has earned the gold designation and the seventh year that it has been recognized by Exercise is Medicine on Campus.

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE…Portions of central New York, including the following
areas, Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Madison, Northern
Oneida, Onondaga, Schuyler, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Southern
Oneida, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins and Yates and northeast
Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Bradford, Susquehanna
and Wyoming.

* WHEN…From Friday morning through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

INSTRUCTIONS: You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

Issued By: NWS Binghamton NY

OLEAN, N.Y., August 8 – The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for the Wagner Family Library Fund.

The Wagner Family Library Fund, which made its first grant awards in 2023, is open to applications from libraries in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties.

Applications for the Wagner Family Library Fund will be accepted until September 30.