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April 2025
Sinnemahone Paddle Draws 79 Competitors
Mother nature cooperated bringing water to the Driftwood Branch of the Sinnemahoning Creek. Last year the race was cancelled due to high water. All racers registered in 2024 were deferred to this years event which took place April 12. Emergency responders reporting everyone who started finished. A few reported rolling kayaks or canoes but finishing within 2 and a half hours.
The top finisher in the race was Russel Haines in the Canoe Racing division. Haines from Corsica finished the 12 mile race in 1:35:35. The top female competitor was Edna Spang from Gibsonia who finished the kayak long race 1:40:12. For the first time in recent years there were 2 competitors in the junior divisions. The youngest, 12 year old Ruth Anne Kane from Cameron County finished the race in 2:17:20. 15 year old Alan McCracken from Clearfield cleared the race in 1:40:41. McCracken has qualified for the US Nationals this summer.
The division named for one of the founders of the event, Bob Umbenhauer features a traveling trophy. This year the winning team traveled from Ohio. Ed Leszek and Joe White finished the course in 1:41:27.
Several teams with connections to Cameron County took home first place paddling awards include a 4 person woman canoe with Toni Flament. Cameron Horning and Dylan Morton in the Clydesdale Class, Benjamin Patt and Alan Lichtenwalner in the Recreational canoe class and Constance Boyce in the women kayak medium class..
Second place finishers for Emporium competitors include Adam Goldsmith in men kayak short, and Abigail Kane in women kayak short. The father son duo of Saul and Eastyn Solveson took home second in the Recreational canoe class.
Dustin Burgoon and Steve VanEerden each placed third in their respective kayak classes. A mother daughter duo of Juneann Major and Lily Major took third place in the tandem kayak event.
Safety crews from the region coordinated by Mountaineer Search and Rescue line the course. “This event cannot happen without the support of the swift water teams, fire police, and ambulance crews,” thanked Cameron County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tina Solak. Solak continued thanking the community including sponsors and volunteers that organize bibs, and stream clean up before the race. The day of the event, Emporium Rotarians serve free hot drinks, committee members handle timing, awards and social media postings.
Beyond the Dirt is the next adventure race scheduled for August followed by the Sinnemahone Ultra Trail Run in October. Information on both can be obtained by contacting the chamber office.
Marie T. AMOS, 93, of Sunderlinville, PA
Marie T. AMOS, 93, of Sunderlinville, PA, died Saturday, April 12, 2025 in the Green Home, Wellsboro.
Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Robert Joseph Luchini, 71, of Kersey, Pennsylvania
Robert Joseph Luchini, of Kersey, Pennsylvania, passed away at home and with his family by his side on April 11, 2025, at the age of 71.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Krise Funeral Homes and Cremation Services.
Cathy Jo Mack, 61, of Emporium, PA
Cathy Jo Mack, 61, of Emporium, PA, passed away on the morning of Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Penn Highlands Elk in St. Marys.
She was born March 28, 1964, in Spangler, PA, the beloved daughter of Russell and Kathleen Orner Mack of Emporium.
Cathy Jo was a 1982 graduate of Cameron County High School. For over 30 years, she was a dedicated employee at GKN in Emporium, where she built lasting friendships.
Sally A. Garman, 78, of Sinnemahoning, PA
Sally A. Garman, 78, of Sinnemahoning, passed away peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Gatehouse at Divine Providence in Williamsport, surrounded by love.
Born in Altoona, on March 30, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Meryl and Dorothy (Barkley) Stiver. Sally was a woman of deep faith whose life was marked by kindness, devotion, and a steadfast love for her family.
On October 12, 1986, in Emporium, PA, she married the love of her life, the late Robert “Bob” Garman. Together, they built a life rooted in love, laughter, and shared values.
Port Allegany Ambulance To Bordell Rd.
On April 13 at 3:15 am Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to Bordell Rd. For difficulty breathing
FINAL 2025-26 HUNTING AND TRAPPING SEASONS AND BAG LIMITS ADOPTED
The adopted seasons and bag limits contain a handful of significant changes compared to 2024-25.
There are two changes pertaining to the after-Christmas extended firearms season for antlerless deer. First, the extended firearms deer season will be open on all Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) properties statewide from Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2026, with participating hunters needing a valid DMAP permit for the property they’re hunting. And second, an extended firearms deer season to run Jan. 2-19, 2026 will be held in Wildlife Management Unit 4C, where Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) was recently detected. WMU 4C was not initially among the WMUs slated for an extended season.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM TODAY’S COMMISSIONERS MEETING
The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners met today in Harrisburg, hearing public comment and conducting official business. The commissioners gave final approval to the 2025-26 hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits, which are outlined in a separate news release. Other highlights from today’s meeting follow.
ELK LICENSE APPLICATION PROCESS TO SEE CHANGES
A number of changes meant to update and improve Pennsylvania’s elk license application system were given final approval today by the Board of Commissioners.
Terry A. “Geezer” WILLIAMS, Sr., 77, of Keating Summit, PA
Terry A. “Geezer” WILLIAMS, Sr., 77, of Keating Summit, PA, died Friday, April 11, 2025 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport. Born October 12, 1947, in Port Allegany, he was the son of Paul and Bernice Minard Williams. On April 2, 1966, in Port Allegany, he married the former Marie E. Cornelius, who predeceased him on January 11, 2015.
Port Allegany Ambulance Ton Rt. 155
On April 12 at 7:46 pm Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to Rt. 155 in Liberty Twp. for a person ill
Lisa J. Outman, 61, a lifelong resident of Ulysses, PA
Lisa J. Outman
Lisa J. Outman, 61, a lifelong resident of Ulysses, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in UPMC Williamsport with her loving family and friends by her side.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Rhonda Kay Ripple Valenti, 64, of Austin, PA
Rhonda K. Valenti
Rhonda Kay Ripple Valenti, 64, of Austin, PA, passed away peacefully in her home after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 12 at 10:25AM EDT until April 13 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Visibility as low as one quarter mile at times in dense fog.
* WHERE…Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus,
Allegany, and Southern Erie Counties.
* WHEN…Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
INSTRUCTIONS: If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY
PennDOT – District 3 News – Soil Remediation Project
Soil Remediation Project Next Week on Route 220 SB in Piatt Township, Lycoming County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of a lane restriction next week on Route 220 southbound in Piatt Township, Lycoming County, for a soil remediation project due to a previous crash.
Shinglehouse Fire And Ambulance To Tennessee Ave.
On April 12, at 10:52 am Shinglehouse Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Tennessee Ave. For and unknown medical
Hope is an Egg: A Show of Art, Resistance, & Peace
Coudersport, PA — Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago, Olga Snyder—a U.S. citizen originally from Ukraine—has carried a powerful legend close to her heart. According to Ukrainian folklore, as long as pysanky (Ukrainian Easter eggs) are being created, evil cannot prevail in the world.
Trophy Nut Co. Issues Allergy Alert Due to Undeclared Cashews in Heinen’s Honey Roasted Peanuts
Trophy Nut Company of Tipp City, Ohio is recalling 143 cases of its Heinen’s 8.25 oz cans of Honey Roasted Peanuts due to possible presence of cashews. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
PUC Marks April as Safe Digging Month
Reauthorized Law Strengthens Underground Utility Protection Efforts and Helps Emphasize Steps to Prevent Utility Damage
MEDIA ADVISORY: MONDAY – PennDOT Secretary Carroll to Hold Virtual REAL ID Update
Harrisburg, PA – On Monday, PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll will hold a virtual media update on REAL ID. This will be the first in a series of virtual updates to be held regularly in the weeks leading up to the start of federal enforcement on May 7. The updates will be streamed live on PACast and the PennDOT Facebook page. A PACast with audio and video will also be available after the event.
The media is invited to email questions for the Secretary to address at the briefing. Questions should be emailed to dotcomm@pa.gov by 9:00 AM Monday, April 14.
WHO: PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll
WHEN: MONDAY, April 14 at 10:30 AM
PUBLIC LIVESTREAMS:
pacast.com/live/penndot
Facebook.com/PennsylvaniaDepartmentofTransportation
William R. Hinsdale, 73, of Pittsfield, PA
William R. Hinsdale, 73, of Pittsfield, PA., died peacefully Friday morning, April 11, 2025, of natural causes. He was born October 27, 1951, in Jamestown, N.Y. He is the son of William Ralph and Mary Messenger Hinsdale.