Maintenance Work Monday and Tuesday on I-180, Route 15 and Route 220 in Lycoming County
Montoursville – Motorists traveling in Lycoming County are advised of potential shoulder closures and lane shifts next Monday and Tuesday on Interstate 180, Route 220, and Route 15 for roadway maintenance.
On Monday, August 11, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and Tuesday, August 12, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM, the contractor, Chase Enterprises, will be applying herbicide along the following roadways:
Route 15 between the City of Williamsport and the Route 184 interchange in Cogan House Township (Exit 155).
Route 220 between the Interstate 180 / Route 15 interchange and Reach Road in the City of Williamsport.
Interstate 180 in both directions between the Lycoming / Northumberland County line and the Route 15 / Route 220 interchange in the City of Williamsport.
Motorists should be alert for shoulder closures and lane shifts where work is being performed.
Kenneth L. Rogers “beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother”
Kenneth L. “Kenny” Rogers, 85, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, on Sunday, August 10, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
The Port Allegany Rotary Club welcomed the McKean County Fair candidates at their regular weekly meeting held at the Moose Lodge #460.
They are pictured with Rotarian Anna Fair. (From left to right) Alexis Prince, Miss Otto-Eldred; Mackenzie Ginkel, Miss Kane; Alayna McKervery, Miss Port Allegany; Mara Ours, Miss Smethport; and Madison Jordan, Miss Bradford. The Queen Contest and Coronation will be held 6 p.m., Friday, August 15 at the mini-stage on the fairgrounds.
Christopher M. Austin, 54, of Cuba, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, after a brief illness.
Born on April 25, 1971, in Olean, he was a son of Kenneth H. and Lynn M. Butts Austin.Chris was a graduate of Richburg Central School Class of 1989. He later graduated from JCC in Olean with an associates degree and Houghton College with his bachelor’s degree.While young, he worked as a sales consultant at Sears in Olean.
Thomas C. Munn, 56, Retired Foster Township Police Chief, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at his residence.
Born June 21, 1969, in DuBois, he was the son of Thomas M. and Diana L. (Plyler) Munn, of DuBois.
Tom was a 1987 graduate of Brockway High School. He later attended the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he received his Act 120 training to become a police officer in 1989.
On May 21, 1994, in St. Bernard Church, he married Charla J. (Butler) Munn who survives.
Tom’s first employment was with Corydon Township Police Department as a patrol officer on land and on water on the reservoir at Kinzua Dam while attending Act 120 training. He later joined the Port Allegany Police Department in July of 1989, working there until July of 1991. In 1991, he joined the Foster Township Police Department as a full-time police officer, obtaining his certification in wiretap and electronic surveillance in 1992. In 2008, he was appointed Lieutenant. Tom was known for his knowledge and expertise in obtaining search warrants, so much so that other agencies would ask for his assistance. In 2010, Tom was appointed Police Chief for Foster Township, a position he held until he retired on August 20, 2024, for a career of 35 years in law enforcement. During his retirement, he brought his training and police skills to become the Guidance Center’s Facilities Security Officer, a position he held up until to his death. During his police career, he also worked part-time at the Eldred Police Department, Smethport Police Department, and Pitt Bradford Campus Police Department.
He was a member and served as Western Coordinator for the McKean County Drug Task Force, the Fraternal Order of Police, the Seneca Law Enforcement Association, and served on the Board of Director for the McKean County Domestic Violence Program.
Tom’s greatest joy in his life was spending time with his family, especially his wife Charla, daughter Natalie, and his daughter-in-law Emily. His second favorite thing in life was fishing. For over a quarter of century, he traveled to lakes in Canada each summer. He especially loved fishing at “Island 10” on Lady Evelyn Lake in Temiskaming Shores, Canada the last 20 years.
Surviving in addition to his parents, Tom and Diana, of DuBois, is his wife Charla of 31 years, his daughter Natalie (Emily) Munn, one sister Tammy (Randy) Drum of DuBois, nephew Dustin (Sydnee) Drum and niece Drew Drum, Tom’s sister-in-law Sue (late Dan) Hillard, two brothers-in-law, Mike (Sandy) Butler, and Charley (Beth) Butler, and their children.
Family will receive friends on Sunday August 10, 2025, from 1 pm to 4 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Avenue, Bradford. Friends are also invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am on Monday in St. Bernard Church with Fr. Jim Gutting as Celebrant. Committal services will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Cedric Arline, a biology graduate from Erie, adjusts his TRIO Student Support Services stole before graduating from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford this spring. Pitt-Bradford has received a $286,104 grant to continue the program.
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has received $286,104 from the U.S. Department of Education to help students stay in college and graduate. The money comes from a federal program called TRIO Student Support Services.
TRIO SSS supports students who come from families with low incomes, are the first in their families to go to college or have disabilities.
Come join the fun at our 8th annual Back to School Block Party on August 9th from 11-3. We’ll have FREE bounce houses, inflatable slides, cotton candy, popcorn, and soooo much more
David Lee Apple, 83, of Austin, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
He was born on February 2, 1942, in Dayton, OH, the son of the late Virginia (Guy) Apple. He is the husband of Isleta M. (Weaks) Apple.
David is a graduate of Kiser High School, Dayton and worked for Platt Manufacturing, Dayton, as the Vice President of Operations in the machine shop. After retirement he worked for Seals Pro Hardware, Coudersport, and the Potter County maintenance department. David was a certified rescue diver and shipwreck diver.
Penn State Extension of Potter County will offer a free Paint and Sip workshop on Monday, August 11th from 6 pm to 8 pm. Presented by Patience Batterson, this event is a collaboration with the Potter County Arts Council. The workshop open to all Potter County youth ages 5-18 and will take place in the Penn State Extension conference room located on the back side of the Gunzburger Building, 1 North Main Street, Room #216, Coudersport, PA.
Participants will be provided with beverages along with a canvas, brushes, and paint.
To register, call the Penn State Extension office at 814-274-8540 x 107 or email srg22@psu.edu.
Jill Nelson, PA-C, OBYGYN, will be accepting new patients at the new OMG women’s health clinic in Bradford.
Olean Medical Group (OMG), a Kaleida Health organization, will open the doors to a new women’s health clinic in Bradford, Pennsylvania, offering expanded access to essential and specialized care for women of all ages. The clinic has been a focus of OMG’s commitment to enhancing access to comprehensive, compassionate care to the region.
Nancy Johnson Rossman, 83, of Warren, PA, died on Thursday August 7, 2025, in Kinzua Healthcare and Rehab Center.
She was born in Olean, New York on August 17, 1941, the youngest of four children to Donald and Hazel Hogue Johnson. Nancy was a lifelong resident of the Warren area.
The Foster Twp. Police are saddened with the loss of our past chief of police, Thomas C. Munn. Tom served our agency for 33 years and retired last August of 2024. Since his retirement, he still served the Bradford area as a security officer at the Guidance Center. Your service does not go unrecognized. Please keep Tom’s family in your thoughts and prayers. Tom will be missed by his brothers and sisters in blue. RIP Badge#186….
Matthew G. Geer, 38, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in St. Marys, PA.
He was born on April 29, 1987, in Ridgway, PA, a son of Bertil Geer and the late Geraldine Lenze Geer.
On October 25, 2014 in Ridgway, PA, he married Tiera Lombrana Geer, who survives. Together they shared nearly 11 years of love, laughter, and marriage.
The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors AT OUR NEW LOCATION on the Courthouse grounds, at the corner and across the street from the square, every Friday (weather permitting) from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, August 8th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
We’re back on our summer schedule of Friday markets, BUT AT OUR NEW LOCATION due to renovations on the square. We’ll be across the street from the square, along the sidewalk to the right of the courthouse entrance, and around the corner on East Street to the driveway.
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, 814-598-0649 netrabaker2@gmail.com]
BLUE MARBLE FARM will hopefully be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce. We will have Cucumbers, Haricot Verts (French Green Beans), Haricot Velour (French Purple Beans), Squash, Heirloom Tomatoes and much more. We accept cash, checks and credit cards. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com
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! We have something for everyone! 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 payment! Hope to see everyone there!
ALPACA CREATIONS will be a vender on Fri. Aug. 8 at the Potter Co. Farmers Market. We will be bringing HAND KNIT Alpaca mitts, mittens, cozy hats with fair isle designs, shawls, a large variety of sizes and styles of alpaca socks. Also many colors and gauges of yarn, roving for felting or spinning and hand woven Alpaca scarves. Accepting Credit cards. Call with questions at 814-601-0049 Also open by appointment. https://alpacas75.wixsite.com/website PA PREFERRED, PAOBA, JURIED, PA WILDS ARTISAN TRAIL
C&V SOAP AND CANDLES will be there weather permitting. We will have some homemade soaps and different candles. Thanks, Cloyd & Vicky
CHRISTIE MARSHAL will be there, bringing grapevine wreaths. They are summer creations and possibly some fall ones. Cash accepted.
BLU IVY CREATIONS will be there. I will be bringing handmade crochet items, including towel sets, market bags, water bottles and holders, facial cotton scrubby sets, over the oven door towel holders as well as tutus and tulle dresses.
MIKE THOMPSON will be a vender this week at the Potter County Farmers Market bringing Yellow Squash, Zucchini Squash, Cucumbers, Leaks, Carrots, and Beets. Will also be accepting FMNP checks and WIC Farmers market checks. Knife sharpening will be available while you wait or shop the other venders. CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED.
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that are made with milk from our herd. We accept cash or card payments.
Betty J. Klingel, 85, of Keating Township, passed away at her residence on Friday, August 1, 2025.
Born on Monday, September 4, 1939 in East Stroudsburg, PA, she was a daughter of Joseph and Irene Rissmiller Padula. After the passing of her mother, Betty was raised by her father and stepmother, Caroline.
On October 31, 1970, she married Archie F. Klingel, who passed away on February 19, 1995.
The District Attorney’s Office, Bradford Township Police, City of Bradford Police and K9 Unit, County Detective K9 Unit, Foster Township Police, Pennsylvania State Police, Sheriff’s Department, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Police and 911 participated in National Night Out along with other community organizations.
Come join the fun at our 8th annual Back to School Block Party on August 9th from 11-3. We’ll have FREE bounce houses, inflatable slides, cotton candy, popcorn, and soooo much more
