Brydonson Farm All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast March 15 & 16th
March 2025
Storied career ends for Penn College wrestler; sports focus shifts to spring
The storied season and career for Pennsylvania College of Technology wrestler Noah Hunt came to a close on Friday in the NCAA Division III Championships, and now the athletic focus turns fully from winter to spring sports.
Wrestling
In his opening 141-pound pigtail match, Hunt of Muncy lost an 18-4 major decision to Sean Conway of the University of Chicago.
In his first consolation-round bout against Bradley Rosen of North Central Illinois, Hunt was pinned in 2:54 to close out a 19-8 season and 103-50 career as a Wildcat.
“Although not the outcome Noah or our coaching staff wanted, we all walked out of the arena with our heads held high. Everybody at the NCAA tournament is an elite wrestler, and unfortunately, sometimes the matches just don’t go your way,” coach Dalton Rohrbaugh said.
“As I’ve said to our wrestlers before when they lose, sometimes you didn’t do anything wrong, but your opponent did something right,” the first-year coach continued, adding, “I’m extremely proud of the way Noah competed. Even in the losses, he competed to the best of his ability and gave himself 100%, which is all you can ask of him.
“(Friday was) a difficult day for him as his goal was to be standing on the podium, but (that) does not take away from the storied career he has had. I’ve said before that Noah Hunt embodies what we are trying to do as a program at Penn College wrestling, and I will use him as an example for years to come.
“All we can really say right now is thank you, Noah Hunt.”
Baseball
Support Dave’s Battle Against Stage 4 Cancer
Hi I am Diana Groome, Dave’s wife. We started the journey with Dave in April 2024 when he was first diagnosed with TMJ. By the time they realized it was cancer it had progressed to Stage 4 tongue and throat cancer with a tumor wrapped around his caroted artery and jugular vein.
Rixford— Andrew J. Schenfield, 47, of Clark St.
Rixford— Andrew J. Schenfield, 47, of Clark St., passed away at home on Saturday (March 8th, 2025).
Born December 30th, 1977 in Bradford he was a son of David M. and Jeanne Gage Schenfield Sr. On August 21st, 2004 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Sartwell he married Tammy Hepfer, who survives.
Darlene E. MacDonald, 78, formerly of 65 Patterson Lane, Bradford
Darlene E. MacDonald, 78, formerly of 65 Patterson Lane, Bradford, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at The Bradford Pavilion.
Born July 19, 1946, in Bradford, she was the daughter of the late Matilda (Groeger) Padasak-Engel and the late Andrew J. Padasak.
On November 26, 1976, at the First United Methodist Church in Bradford, she married Lowell E. MacDonald, who survives.
Eileen L. Sandberg, 95, formerly of Ridgway
Eileen L. Sandberg, 95, formerly of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Pinecrest Manor following a lengthy illness.
She was born on March 26, 1929, in Saint Marys, a daughter of the late B.J. and Genevieve Geitner Wilhelm.
On October 13, 1951, in Sacred Heart Church, Eileen married Kermit Sandberg of Ridgway, who survives. Together they shared more than 73 years of love and marriage.
PennDOT – District 3 News – Litter Pickup Next Week Along Certain Routes in Montour County
Montoursville, PA – In an effort to improve our environment and clean up our local roadways, PennDOT maintenance crews in Montour County will pick up litter over the next two weeks along the following roadways:
- Interstate 80 between the Northumberland County and Columbia County lines.
- Route 54 between the Interstate 80 interchange and Danville Borough.
Crews will be picking up litter along the above routes beginning Monday, March 17, 2025, to Friday, March 21, 2025, during daylight hours, weather permitting.
There will be no impacts to traffic during litter cleanup activities. Motorists are reminded to slow down, drive with caution, be alert for stopped or slow-moving vehicles, and watch for workers near the roadway.
Dickinson Center Welcomes Dr. Panwar
RIDGWAY, Pa—Dickinson Center, Inc. (DCI), an affiliate of Journey Health System (JHS), welcomes Vikram Panwar, MD, MPH, MBBS, to their team of psychiatric care providers. He also recently joined Deerfield Behavioral Health, another JHS affiliate.
Dr. Panwar holds a Master of Public Health degree from University of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama. He completed his medical degree from Maulana Azad Medical College – University of Delhi in India, followed by the completion of a general psychiatry residency at the University of Kansas at Kansas City in 2019. Dr. Panwar also served as Chief Resident at the University of Kansas in 2018-2019.
“We are thrilled that Dr. Panwar has joined our team to offer comprehensive behavioral health, intellectual disability and prevention services to our consumers,” stated Jim Prosper, DCI Executive Director.
Founded in 1958, Dickinson Center, Inc. stands as a leading rural behavioral health provider in northwestern Pennsylvania. With nearly 200 dedicated employees, DCI serves communities across Elk, Cameron, Potter, McKean, Forest, Warren, Jefferson and Clearfield counties.
To make an appointment, call 814-776-2145 or visit www.dickinsoncenter.org for more information.
PITT-BRADFORD CAPTURES 12 NATIONAL ADVERTISING AWARDS
BRADFORD, Pa. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford received 12 national higher education advertising awards for several creative projects, including a series of postcards, a billboard, and a 60-second video.
Pitt-Bradford received two Gold Awards, two Silver Awards, one Bronze Award and seven Merit Awards in the 40th Annual Educational Advertising Awards program, the most the campus has ever received at one year in the competition. Last year, Pitt-Bradford received nine awards in the contest.
Save The Date for Women in the Wilds at Sinnemahoning State Park
Sinnemahoning State Park is happy to announce this summer’s Women in the Wilds event will be held from Friday June 20th to Sunday June 22nd with registration opening on April 1st.
Women in the Wilds at Sinnemahoning State Park is a ladies-only weekend of outdoor recreation and environmental education. This summer’s WITW event offers women the opportunity to participate in a variety of outdoor activities as well as educational and interpretive sessions on topics ranging from bird banding to mushrooms.
Zedakiah James Robert Pratz, 20, of Warren, PA
Zedakiah James Robert Pratz, 20, (Micinksi) my son, of Warren, PA., died Saturday evening, March 8, 2025, at his residence. He was born July 9, 2004, in Warren, PA. He is the beloved son of James Robert and Chastity Prine Pratz.
He was a lifelong Warren area resident. He is lovingly remembered as a man who loved working out, being outdoors, music, and animals. Enjoyed ancient mysteries and philosophies, cooking, food, martial arts, loved a good laugh and was an explorer of mind and spirit. He had a smile that would light up the night. He was an old soul filled with love and compassion.
DAR WILLIAMS TO PERFORM FOLK MUSIC NEXT SATURDAY, MARCH 22
Dar Williams
Hendrik Hertzberg of The New Yorker describes Dar Williams as “one of America’s very best singer-songwriters.”
At 7:30 p.m. next Saturday, March 22, Dar Williams will be performing in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
Penn State Extension Offers Practical, Science-based Strategies to Prevent and Address Soil Compaction
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Extension will offer practical, science-based strategies to prevent and address soil compaction during the “Understanding and Managing Soil Compaction” workshop, which will occur in four locations in March.
Aimed at field and forage crop producers, crop consultants, and custom operators, the workshops are scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following dates:
Annie Mary Higgins Seely 82 of Ridgeway Township
Annie Mary Higgins Seely passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at age 82, at her home in Ridgway Township where she had been a hospice patient.
Born on November 28, 1942 just outside of Dublin, Ireland, Annie was the first of two children born to John Higgins (CO Mayo) and Florence Evelyn Warren (London, England). Raised in Dublin, Ireland; Coventry, England and Harrison, New Jersey arriving in the USA at age 16. Becoming a proud citizen of the U.S. upon completion of her undergraduate degree to become a high school science teacher.
Educated in Dublin, Ireland; Coventry, England; and Harrison, New Jersey. A graduate of Montclair State Teachers College- Science BS in 1963, and a Masters Degree from Fairleigh University a bit later.
Annie has so many things to be thankful for in her long lifetime that she’s been on this Earth. First and foremost is that she was fortunate enough to be raised in a home with loving parents and her sister Maureen Barletta (Patrick) of Brick, New Jersey. We all have seen some great times in life while we weren’t wealthy or rich in material things – but rather loved and educated. Annie was truly blessed having her younger sister Maureen who passed away a month ago.
Thank you lord for her beautiful and loving children; Michael (Luann) Dargis, and Catherine Campo and her son Zachary, of New Jersey. Knowing you provided joy and love to her. Her husband Bill brought three children; Anthony (Dorothy) Seely of Wylie, Texas; Lori Ann (James) Haulihan and their children Luke and Max of West Chester, PA; and Frederick W. (Erin) Seely and their children Shane and Wesley of West Chester, PA. All five children became achievers where they provide for their families.
Special thanks go to her cohorts at Elizabeth High School and Newark High School where she taught college bound physics and chemistry until retiring in 2002. Annie also wishes to express her thanks and memories to all of her friends who she enjoyed throughout her existence on Earth.
Annie leaves an indelible impression on those who called her mom, sister, niece, aunt, cousin, friend, lover, sojourner, teacher, mentor, or just Annie. Annie’s brilliant, radiant smile and compassionate heart captivated everyone who she had crossed paths with throughout life.
Bill and Annie retired to Ridgway, PA in 2005 where they opened the Faircroft Bed and Breakfast, joined the Rotary, the Library and other activities with Annie attending the Luteheran Church where she met so many kind members of a multitude of families.
And finally to her dear friend, her sounding board, her love, the person who made everything so easy with his daily support and encouragement, her beloved husband William A. Seely, who shall be her love forever.
Annie leaves this earth with no regrets because she had everything anyone needed- the love of both family and friends. Annie thanks the Lord that he gave her so many years as the average for women is 67.1 years. Annie hopes to see everyone in heaven, hopefully later, rather than sooner.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that any memorials be directed to your favorite charity to aid those who follow.
Funeral services for Annie M. Seely are being held privately with the family.
Burial will take place in Oakmont Cemetery.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center St., Ridgway, PA 15853, is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Cheryl Miltenberger, 73, of Galeton, PA
Cheryl Miltenberger, 73, of Galeton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at UPMC Wellsboro.
Born December 28, 1951 in Columbia, PA, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Dorothy (Drescher) Hess.
She was married to Russell Miltenberger, who preceded her in death in 1977. Cheryl was a laborer in the iron works industry before retiring. She loved music and was a very active and loving grandmother.
Betty A. Grasser, 81, of 57 Buchanan Street, Wilcox,
Betty A. Grasser, 81, of 57 Buchanan Street, Wilcox, passed away Thursday evening, March 13, 2025, at Penn Highlands-Elk, St. Marys, following a lengthy illness. She was born October 20, 1943, in Ridgway, a daughter to the late Lyle and Margaret Huber Payne. On April 27, 1963, in Queen of the World Church, St. Marys, she married Joseph N. Grasser. He preceded her in death on January 6, 2001.
A lifelong resident of Wilcox, Betty was a 1961 graduate of Wilcox High School. She had been active at St. Anne’s Church, the Wilcox Senior Center, and the Wilcox Holiday Lighting Committee. She was a volunteer for the Wilcox Fire Dep’t. as their premier ticket seller for all their fundraising events. Betty loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and extended family, and she enjoyed her cats through the years. She was also the stern watchdog at the corner bus stop, keeping all the children safe and in line. She was an excellent cook and baker, especially known for her apple pies, and she loved everything Halloween, from making extravagant costumes to judging the costumes for the Halloween Parade.
Michele R. Viola, 65, of Sinnemahoning, PA
Michele R. Viola, 65, of Sinnemahoning, PA passed away peacefully, with her husband by her side, at their residence on Thursday night (March 13, 2025) following a lengthy illness. She was born March 1, 1960 in St. Marys, PA a son of the late Allen and Alice Long Shaw. She married Darrell Viola, who survives.
Michele graduated from Central Dauphin High School. She worked at Capital Blue Cross for many years before retiring and moving back to Cameron County. She was a member of the Sinnamahoning Sportsman Club. She loved watching wildlife and enjoyed flowers. She found great joy in nature.
Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 3:42AM EDT until March 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE…Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties. Strongest wind
gusts will be near the Lake Erie shore.
* WHEN…From 6 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few scattered power outages may
result.
INSTRUCTIONS: Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.