Members of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford community traveled to Niagara Falls, N.Y., recently to attend and volunteer at the World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference being held for the first time in North America.
Pitt-Bradford was also a sponsor of the conference, which brought together Indigenous people from around the world to discuss and discover practices for the prevention and intervention of suicide using Indigenous knowledge and medicine. The conference was hosted by the Seneca Nation of Indians at the Seneca Niagara Falls Casino.
Phil Fitch (on right) with his dog Amos at September 2021 bird dog challenge at the Rolfe Beagle Club
Johnsonburg, Pa.: Phil Fitch was a special member of the Rolfe Beagle Club and in the bird dog community of Elk County and northcentral Pennsylvania. Phil enjoyed raising, training, and hunting his sporting dogs. In memory of Phil, on Saturday, September 21, the Rolfe Beagle Club will host the Phil Fitch Memorial Chukar Challenge from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
McKean County is seeking qualified and highly motivated applicants to perform the duties of Enforcement Officer for the Domestic Relations Office.
The requirements for this position are:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree in social work, legal, business, or comparable field desirable.
Experience:
1-3 years of experience dealing with the general public.
Special Requirements:
Working knowledge of computers and office equipment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Capable of handling multi-tasks and able to change priorities.
Must be able to maintain high level of confidentiality.
Capable of traveling as required for training or other job-related purposes.
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume and McKean County job application to Amy Lathrop, Director at AmyLathrop@pacses.com
Applications are available in the Human Resources Department at the Courthouse or at www.mckeancountypa.gov.
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations for the interview due to a disability, please advise the interviewer of the accommodations you require well in advance of the scheduled date.
McKEAN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
McKean County is seeking qualified and highly motivated applicants to perform the duties of Establishment Officer for the Domestic Relations Office.
The requirements for this position are:
Education: Associate Degree, preferably in legal secretary or paralegal field. Training in EXCEL and WORD required.
Experience: Minimum 1-2 years office experience; law office experience helpful.
Special Requirements:
Strong multi-task capabilities.
Excellent inter-personal skills in dealing with highly emotional situations.
Thorough office practices background, ideally in a legal office setting.
Able to maintain continuing education training requirements.
Ability to grasp new processes or procedures quickly, some involving legal technicalities, and attention to detail.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment under specific time deadlines.
Capable of organizing and prioritizing job duties; able to make routine to moderately difficult decisions under minimal supervision.
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume and McKean County job application to Amy Lathrop, Director at AmyLathrop@pacses.com
Applications are available in the Human Resources Department at the Courthouse or at www.mckeancountypa.gov.
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations for the interview due to a disability, please advise the interviewer of the accommodations you require well in advance of the scheduled date.
McKEAN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Members of The Wildwoods are: (from left to right) Andrew Vaggalis on upright bass, Chloe Gose on violin and Noah Gose on guitar.
At 6 p.m. this Friday, August 9, the Wildwoods, a folk/Americana trio that originated in Lincoln, Nebraska, will be on the outdoor stage at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. The outdoor stage is located on the Central Avenue side of the building.
The Deane Center’s Summer Outdoor Concert Series is free thanks to the support and generosity of the EQT Foundation, Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships, and the Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Wildwoods create a musical tapestry woven by husband-and-wife, Noah Gose on guitar and Chloe Gose on violin alongside Andrew Vaggalis on upright bass.
Alice B. Beimel, 94, of 215 Benedict Street, St. Marys, died Monday, August 5, 2024 at Pinecrest Manor.
She was born on May 25, 1930, in St. Marys, the daughter of Andrew and Caroline (Hoffman) Mosemiller. On July 1, 1950, she married the late Richard J. Beimel, who passed away in 2007. They shared 57 years together, and she remained devoted to him through his many years that he spent at the nursing home, faithfully visiting him twice a day.
Bertha F. “Birdy” Bender, 68, of Coudersport, passed away Thursday August 1, 2024, at UPMC Cole. She was born November 18, 1955, in Reading, PA to Elmer and Mary (Katzin) Hartman, III.
Birdy tended bar at the Mt. Zion Firehall, and enjoyed playing bingo, card games, going to the casino, and fishing. When she was younger, she loved to draw, jump rope, hula hoop and dance.
KERSEY – The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission’s NC Partnership for Regional Economic Performance (NC PREP) in coordination with the Export Marketing Program welcomed Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development Chief Commercial Officer Aaron Pitts and members of his team to the region on Thursday as part of an economic tour.
North Central’s Director of Enterprise Development Chris Perneski welcomed the group and led tours of Gasbarre Products Inc. in DuBois and Emporium Hardwoods in Cameron County.
“The NC PREP network appreciated the opportunity to welcome and introduce DCED to businesses and the unique prospects that are featured within the region,” Perneski said. “We are very appreciative of both Gasbarre Products and Emporium Hardwoods for showcasing their advanced manufacturing processes. The support of the NC PREP network partners during the luncheon portion and throughout the day was incredible. The network is available to the region to promote opportunity and growth is the most valuable resource to the region.”
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced a bridge replacement project on Route 1010 (Genesee Mills Road) in Bingham Township, Potter County, which will begin on Monday, August 12. Replacing the bridge deck, which carries 228 vehicles daily on average, will improve the structure’s overall condition rating from fair to good.
Beginning August 12, a detour will be in place around the bridge, which spans Mundy Creek on Genesee Mills Road. The detour will utilize Route 1010, Route 1013 (Hickox/Ulysses Road), and Route 1011 (Bingham Centre Road).
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a bridge preservation project will continue on bridges carrying Interstate 80 eastbound over the West Branch Susquehanna River in Union and Northumberland Counties.
On Wednesday, 7, 2024 and Thursday, August 8, 2024, between the hours of 4:00 AM and 6:00 PM, the contractor, RAM Services of Michigan, will begin to set up long term lane shifts on Interstate 80 eastbound between the Route 15 interchange in Union County and the Interstate 180 interchange in Northumberland County. Motorists can expect slow moving traffic and alternating traffic patterns as workers begin to shift lanes for upcoming bridge preservation.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that Route 15 is closed in both directions between Route 54 in Clinton Township, Lycoming County and Route 44 in Gregg Township, Union County, due to a vehicle crash.
A detour using Route 44, Route 405, and Route 54 is in place.
VOLUNTEERS THAT CARE (VTC) was founded in December 2012 to help with the travel needs of cancer patients in our community. VTC will present an informational evening for patients, families and the community on Monday, August 12, 2024 at the Coudersport American Legion at 6:30 p.m.
The special speaker will be Amanda M Swanson, CRNP, from Coudersport UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Amanda will present information on lung cancer and screening. All current patients, families and the public are invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served and information will be available about this worthwhile organization (VTC). For more information, please contact volunteersthatcare@gmail.com
Thal Golden Spices Inc. of Hayward, CA is recalling 640 Packs of “Bikano Moong Dal 350g because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
Product was distributed in the state of California through retail stores.
Product Identification Statement:
Brand Name: Bikano Product Name: Moong Dal Plain Size: 350g Best Used By Date: June 25, 2025 can be found on the bottom back side of the pack.
Harrisburg, PA, PA – Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen visited the UPMC Center for Addiction Recovery today to announce that the Shapiro Administration will distribute 50,000 xylazine wound care kits to provide care and relief for people with xylazine-associated wounds.
“Xylazine’s emergence in Pennsylvania’s illicit drug supply is a major public health concern,” said Secretary Bogen. “Because the wounds caused by xylazine are more complicated and severe than those traditionally seen in people who use other drugs, there is a need for quick action, new medical protocols, and access to appropriate self-care wound supplies.”
The kits, which were assembled by DOH staff, have been distributed to more than 200 medical and harm reduction organizations across the Commonwealth, making them available to Pennsylvanians who need them.
Summer is in full swing, but Fall is around the corner! Do your future plans include postsecondary education? Northern PA Regional College (NPRC) brings affordable education to you. Their Fall 2024 semester begins Wednesday, August 14th. Courses being offered include Introduction to Psychology, Music Appreciation, Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Accounting I, Business Technology, Business and Professional Communication, and many more.
These courses are part of five associate degrees: Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Liberal Studies, and Social Sciences. If you are not interested in pursuing an associate degree at this time, NPRC’s team will help you select courses or training that meets whatever goal you would like to achieve.
Barbara Lynn Sherry, 78, of Evergreen Drive, Ridgway, PA passed away peacefully at her home on August 5th surrounded by her loving family following a brief, very courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
She was born February 26, 1946 in Ridgway, PA to A. Otto & Edythe Anderson Buehler; they both preceded her in death.
On October 18, 1997, she married the half that made her whole, Daniel P. Sherry who preceded her in death on June 28, 2022. What a beautiful reunion this must have been in Heaven.
Joshua P. Jessup, age 42, of Wellsboro, PA, died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 3, 2024.
He was born on April 9, 1982 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of Tina M. (Johnson) Jessup and the late Patrick W. Jessup. He was married to Kali R. (Mulhollen) Jessup. Josh was the owner of PNT Auto Body, Wellsboro, PA. He loved spending time with his family, had a lifelong passion of basketball, and enjoyed many outdoor activities including fishing, camping, hiking, and kayaking.
Pictured is Jacob (R) alongside Michelle’s mother, Joyce Campbell ( center), and Executive Director Tiffany Boschert (L ). Michelle’s family established this scholarship in 2002, one of the first scholarships the Foundation established. The family enjoys meeting the recipient of the award and learning about their passion for nursing.
The Michelle A. Campbell memorial Nursing Scholarship fund was established at the Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) in memory Michelle Campbell, a dedicated nursing student at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford who was ranked number one student in her nursing class.
She was known for her helpfulness and openness to learning. This scholarship is awarded to a second year or higher post-secondary nursing student who has graduated from an Elk County high school and shows a passion for nursing.
Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese of Austin, Ky is recalling St. Jerome cheese, batch 231129, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The recalled St. Jerome cheese was distributed via wholesale customers, retail storefront, and through Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese website https://kennyscheese.com.
The cheese has been distributed in two sizes, an 8-ounce wedge in a clear plastic package, and a full 15-pound wheel in a clear plastic package, marked with a logo sticker with ingredients listed on the top and with the lot number 231129 on a white label on the side.
The regular meeting of the Board of Legislators was called to order at2:00 p.m. by Chairman W. Brooke Harris.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by LegislatorJames M. Rumfelt.INVOCATION: ALLEGANY COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORSREGULAR SESSIONJULY 10, 2024CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Board of Legislators was called to order at2:00 p.m. by Chairman W. Brooke Harris.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by LegislatorJames M. Rumfelt.INVOCATION: The Invocation was given by Legislator Gretchen Hanchett.ROLL CALL: 13 Legislators Present: Gary R. Barnes, Janice L. Burdick, Philip B. Curran,Kevin (Fred) Demick, Dwight R. Fanton, Gretchen Hanchett, W. Brooke Harris, StevenA. Havey, Dwight (Mike) Healy, John D. Ricci, Jennifer Ricketts-Swales, James M.Rumfelt, Philip G. Stockin (Absent: Adam B. Cyr, Debra A. Root)APPROVAL OF MINUTES:The Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of June 26, 2024, were approved on amotion made by Legislator Fanton, seconded by Legislator Rumfelt, and carried.The Board meeting minutes of June 26, 2024, were approved on a motion made byLegislator Curran, seconded by Legislator Havey, and carried.PUBLIC HEARING:Chairman Harris closed the regular meeting to hold a public hearing on a CommunityDevelopment Block Grant 2024 Proposed Public Infrastructure, Public Facilities, andCommunity Planning Grant Application. As no one desired to speak the public hearing wasdeclared closed.ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS, ETC.:
Gary Rathburn ’68-’70, third from right, and his Pitt buddies take in a football game together each year. Here they were at the Pitt-Georgia Tech game in October 2022. His crew includes, from left, Gary Riviello ’67-’69, Tom Little ’68-’70, former Pittsburgh Steelers and Panthers’ play-by-play announcer Bill Hillgrove, Jim DiBella, Rathburn, Pitt football color analyst Pat Bostick and Bill Hughey ’68-’70. On Sept. 13, Rathburn and his friends will gather in Bradford for the dedication of Rathburn Family Field at Pitt-Bradford.
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will name its new artificial turf field Rathburn Family Field in honor of a $500,000 gift made by Gary Rathburn ’68-’70 and his wife, Anita.
A ceremony to commemorate the naming of the new home for Panthers’ soccer and lacrosse teams will take place at noon Sept. 13 at the field. A tailgate lunch will follow, and the public is invited.
This is Rathburn’s first major gift to Pitt-Bradford, and it is one of the largest ever made by an alumnus. At the Pittsburgh campus, he and his wife, Anita, support the Pitt football program and sponsor an annual undergraduate international research award for political science students.
“I think that athletics are a good way for young people to release stress, and this seemed like a good way to contribute – to help form the brains of students at Pitt-Bradford through sports,” said Rathburn, who played a bit of soccer himself when a student before he was sidelined by injury.
“Pitt set the stage for my success,” he said of his time at both Pitt-Bradford and the Pittsburgh campus. At the time Rathburn attended Pitt-Bradford, students attended for two years before finishing a bachelor’s degree at another campus, usually at Pitt’s campus in Pittsburgh.
Rathburn had a successful career exporting coal that took him to places he had studied as a political science student on both campuses, including Western Europe, northern Africa, East Asia and Brazil.
“We are so grateful that Gary has chosen this way to support a new generation of students as they learn important lessons on the field,” said Rick Esch, president of Pitt-Bradford. “This project also plays an important role in meeting our enrollment goals and will help keep Pitt-Bradford strong so that we can continue to provide a personalized Pitt education for students who want and need that.”
The $6.5 million field has been a game changer already. As early as February, the university’s softball, baseball, soccer and men’s lacrosse teams were practicing outdoors, something that was impossible on muddy natural grass fields in previous years.
The field has also made possible the university’s newest sport, lacrosse, which will begin NCAA Division III men’s play in Spring 2025, with a women’s team to follow in Spring 2026.
In addition to artificial turf, the project included stadium lights to expand the hours the field can be used, meaning that schedules no longer are subject to sunrise and sunset. In time, the university plans to add a two-story building with a press box on the second floor, public restrooms, concessions and dining area.
A public PantherFest celebration of the addition of Rathburn Family Field to the Kessel Athletic Complex and all things Panther Athletics will take place all day Sept. 14, the day following the formal dedication.
Plans for the day include a tournament on Pitt-Bradford’s new disc golf course, softball and baseball intrasquad games, a pickleball learn and play session, PantherFest Activities zone, meet and learn session with the men’s lacrosse team, family fun run and walk, home run derby and women’s and men’s soccer games. For details, visit upb.pitt.edu/pantherfest.
Port Allegany – Richard D. Barber, 63, of Roulette, passed away Thursday (August 1, 2024) at UPMC Williamsport.
He was born December 4, 1960 in Port Allegany, the son of Maynard and Joyce (Schoonover) Barber. On September 14, 2014, in Keating Summit, PA, he married Tina M. Reisinger, who survives.
Mr. Barber was a graduate of Port Allegany High School Class of 1979 and was employed at several locations over the years. His last employement was at Potter Pak in Roulette.
Born: Harriet Louise Hamilton, June 21, 1933, in Hinsdale, NY
Died: July 27, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY
Daughter of: Walter and Marguerite Fuller Hamilton, Cuba, NY
Sr. Harriet Hamilton joined the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on February 2, 1955, was received into the Congregation on August 15, 1955 and professed her final vows on August 16, 1962. She joyfully lived the mission and charism of the Franciscan Sisters for 69 years.
Harriet attended Cuba Central Grammar and High School graduating in 1951. She attended St. Bonaventure University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy and a minor in Education. Later, she attended Marywood University, Scranton, PA, graduating with a Master of Science Degree in Library Science.
OLEAN, N.Y., August 5 – Four Franklinville/Ten Broeck Academy graduates recently received scholarship awards administered by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.
Catherine McAuley and Gabriela Chesebro received the Rebekah Love Family Scholarship for $500 each.
The Rebekah Love Family Scholarship was established anonymously in honor of the donor’s former kindergarten teacher, Rebekah Love.
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is inviting high school students in the Central Pennsylvania region to participate in the annual Paint the Plow program. The program challenges youth to paint an original mural on a PennDOT snowplow blade, while incorporating a designated statewide safety theme, to promote winter driving safety and foster appreciation for school art programs and student creativity.
The designated 2024 theme, “Use your reason when it’s freezin’”, was chosen to remind motorists to use caution when driving in the winter months, and to practice safe behavior while driving, including avoiding distractions, impairment, and aggressive driving, and to always wear a seat belt.
The Paint the Plow program first started in Pennsylvania in 2015 and has expanded to most counties across the state. In the District 2 region, high school students from nine counties are invited to participate.
Students in public and private high schools are welcome to participate and must have their school officials complete and return an application to the regional PennDOT coordinator in District 2, Steve Harmic, at sharmic@pa.gov or 70 PennDOT Drive, Clearfield PA, 16830.
Plow delivery and pick-up dates vary by county.
Additional information on the program, including the guidelines for participation and photos of past plows, can be found online at www.penndot.pa.gov/PaintthePlow or obtained from the local contact.
Motorists are encouraged to “Know Before They Go” by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.
Subscribe to PennDOT news in Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Juniata, McKean, Mifflin, and Potter counties at www.penndot.gov/District2.
Pipe Replacement Project Starts Next Week on Holden Brook Road in Osceola Township, Tioga County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a pipe replacement project begins next week on Holden Brook Road (Route 4017) in Osceola Township, Tioga County.
On Monday, August 12, 2024 through Tuesday, August 13, 2024, Holden Brook Road will be closed between Hammond Street (Route 4019) and Seeley Hill Road, while a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew begins work on the pipe replacement project.
On Tuesday, August 13, 2024 through Friday, August 16, 2024, Holden Brook Road will be closed during daylight hours between Hammond Street and Seeley Hill Road, while crews continue work on the pipe replacement. Work will take place during daylight hours.
A detour using Hammond Street, Camp Brook Road (Route 4019), New York State Route 127, Herrington Road, Wells Road, Norway Ridge Road, Seely Hill Road, and Holden Brook Road, will be in place.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following local accounts on X.
Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Tioga, Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Union, Snyder, Northumberland, Montour and Columbia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District3.
Information about infrastructure in District 3 including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.gov/D3Results. Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.
