CLEARED: Truck restrictions on I-86 both directions NY State Line: PA State Line, Start Route I-86, within the state of Pennsylvania (Mina) to End Route (Entire Length) (Greenfield Twp) All lanes open due to forecasted weather conditions, PennDOT has implemented a ban on all commercial vehicles, except for loaded CMV’s with chains on board, until further notice.
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The Commonwealth has a network of shared-ride service providers dedicated to keeping older adults mobile, safe, and engaged in their community
PennDOT developed an online tool called Find My Ride that allows older drivers to access free ride services online
Mechanicsburg, PA – With drivers 65 years of age and older on the rise in Pennsylvania, the Shapiro Administrationhosted an event today at Messiah Lifeways in Mechanicsburg to highlight the unique challenges faced by older drivers during Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, and emphasize the resources the Administration offers to provide accessible and flexible transportation alternatives to older adults.
An original cabaret-style show, “All is Shiny & Brite”, presented by the Hamilton-Gibson Women’s Project will be performed December 12 – 14 in the Warehouse Theatre’s Gallery space in Wellsboro.
An update has been published to District 3 news on the PennDOT website. Please see below for details.
Route 14 Closed in South Creek Township, Bradford County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that Route 14 is closed in both directions between Roaring Run Road (Route 4034) and Coryland Road (Route 4031) in South Creek Township, Bradford County, due to a vehicle crash.
A detour using Roaring Run Road and Coryland Road is in place. Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel and drive with caution.
Ivan F. Smith, Jr., 76, of Russell, PA., died Thursday evening, December 5, 2024, peacefully with his wife at his bedside, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (December 5) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is excited to announce the availability of a new, low-cost online boating safety education course!
The course, offered in partnership with the nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water, is available for only $17, is approved by both the PFBC and National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), and recognized by the United States Coast Guard.
BRADFORD, PA / OLEAN, NY – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, are proud to announce the December 2024 Star Award winners. This month’s recipients were Kevin Waid, BRMC, and Blaire Christjohn, RT(R)(MRI), OGH.
December 2024
Closures: Tuesday, December 3rd: Closed for Weather. Tuesday, December 24th: Closing at 4:00 pm. Wednesday, December 25th: Closed. Tuesday, December 31st: Closing at 4:00 pm. Wednesday, January 1st: Closed. Regular hours will resume on the following Thursdays after the holidays.
Gertrude Hawk Candy Bar Sale: The library is selling Gertrude Hawk candy bars in various flavors. Stop at the library or Sprout’s Drug Store and get some today!
On December 7, at 10:39 am Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to W. Hebron Rd. for a cardiac emergency
On December 7, at 10:16 am Liberty, Morris, and Blossburg were dispatched to Rt. 414 in Liberty Twp. for a one vehicle crash with possible entrapment and possible injury. The Vehicle is in a ditch. Update the patient is confined not entrapped and air medical is on standby.
Olean- Delores J. Monroe “Loving Mother”
Delores J. Monroe of Hamilton Ave passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Olean General Hospital.
Delores was born on July 28, 1932, in Olean and was the daughter of Delos and Nellie Garfield Richardson. She married George Monroe who predeceased her.
Olean- Mark G. Carapellatti “Loving Brother & Uncle”
Mark G. Carapellatti of Independence Drive passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Olean General Hospital.
Mark was born on April 25, 1963, in Olean and was the son of Raymond W. and Patricia A. Barr Carapellatti.
Mark was a 1981 graduate of Archbishop Walsh. He worked many jobs in the Olean Area. In 1992 he opened On the Side Liquor which he operated until 2009. Mark enjoyed watching and attending NASCAR races.
* WHAT…Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE…Erie, Niagara, and Chautauqua Counties…mainly locations
close to the Lake Erie shoreline and the Niagara River.
BRADFORD, PA – Open Arms Community Church is hosting a special Family Fun Christmas event on Saturday, December 14th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The community is invited to join in an evening of fellowship, festive activities, and holiday cheer.
Ashley Nicole HUTCHINSON, 30, of Scio, NY, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Born July 12, 1994, in Elmira, NY, she was the daughter of Mark Hutchinson and Donna Perla.
She was a graduate of North Penn High School in Blossburg, PA. Ashley was known for her love of nature. She had a passion for photography and loved taking pictures of her friends and family. She enjoyed walking in the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, and its scenery inspired her beautiful photographs. Ashley was an avid music lover and attended concerts whenever possible.
Have fun learning about animals in winter with an educator from Lyman Run State Park! In January 2025, Lyman Run State Park is partnering with two Potter County libraries to offer short programs for preschoolers featuring stories, songs, and crafts.
Bring young children to Preschool Storytime: Animals in Winter! We will read aloud stories about animals surviving the winter, sing songs about winter animals, and make a craft to take home. Best for kids under 6 years old, but older siblings welcome. We’ll be reading Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner, Hibernation by Margaret Hall, and Snack, Snooze, Skedaddle by Laura Purdie Salas.
The annual meeting of the CARE for Children Board of Directors was held Friday, December 6th at the Pennhills Club in Bradford.
Leslie Kallenborn, Development and Marketing Coordinator, welcomed the board members and staff in attendance and provided an overview of CARE’s 100th anniversary celebration of ‘Shaping Childhoods since 1924.’
Board President, Tyler R. Hannah, provided a review of CARE’s 2023-2024 fiscal year and highlighted the organization’s continued growth, steady increase in philanthropic support, start of an ambitious 5- year strategic plan, change of venue for the annual golf tournament, and the start of CARE’s 100th year of helping local children as they grow.
To register for these classes or events, please call the Potter County Artisan Co-op on 814-274-8165. The co-op is located at 227 N. Main Street. Hours are open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday.
Events and classes are supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the Elk County Council on the Arts, state agencies funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Stephen B. MORLEY, 89, of Adamstown, MD, formerly of Campbell, NY, died Friday, December 6, 2024.
Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Judith E. METCALF BACKER, 78, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024 in Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY.
Born August 4, 1946, in Hornell, NY, she was the daughter of Leland A. “Pete” and Willa M. Parsons Cary. On July 3, 1968, in Mills, she married John R. Metcalf, who predeceased her on March 4, 2003. On February 22, 2020, in Potter Brook, she married Donald L. Backer, who survives.
A graduate of Northern Potter High School, she earned an associate degree in operating room technician at Robert Packer School of Nursing in Sayre. Judy was a member of the People’s Church of Potter Brook, Order of the Eastern Star #95 in Ulysses, and served on the Hector Township Board of Election as majority inspector.
City Transfer, Inc., located at 900 Brusselles Street in St. Marys, PA, has been a cornerstone of the community since its establishment in 1923 by Frank Salter. For over 100 years, the company has provided reliable trucking services and maintained a strong commitment to giving back to the local community.
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