The Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center (SHCTC) Networking program recently hosted a Free Computer Clinic to help local residents prepare for Microsoft’s upcoming end of support for Windows 10, scheduled for October 14, 2025.
OLEAN, N.Y., October 10 – Married for nearly 70 years, William and Helen Sorokes devoted their lives to family and community.
William “Bill” Sorokes was born in the Pittsburgh area in 1927 and moved to Cleveland (OH)) as a young man. Like many young men in the 1940s, he joined the U.S. Navy and served in various locations in the Pacific Ocean. On one of his leaves, he was invited by some fellow sailors to join them on a visit to their hometown – Olean, New York.
The Galeton Rotary Club has contracted the Apache Tree Trimming Services from Middleburg, Pa. to trim the overgrown trees and shrubs surrounding Berger Lake on Germania Street, and the Main Street area then trim the trees in the John J. Collins park and the library. The last time this major trimming took place was six years ago.It will allow the beautiful lake and park to be better viewed from the surrounding areas.The William and L.R. Gale Community Foundation is funding this $20,000. project.
REMINDER: Route 14 detour to take effect next week in Trout Run, Lycoming County.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised a bridge replacement project continues on Route 14 in Trout Run, Lycoming County.
Between Monday, October 13, 2025 and Friday, October 27, 2025, Route 14 will be closed between the Route 15 north exit ramp (Exit 148) and Trout Run Mountain Road (Route 1002) in Lewis Township, while the contractor, Rylind Construction Company, Inc., begins construction of the bridge approaches and the removal of the temporary connector and traffic signals.
The following detours will be in place through October 27.
In many situations when you ask how things are going, the answer is “same old, same old” – not bad perhaps, but not overly exciting either.
When it comes to bear hunting in Pennsylvania, however, the “same old, same old” is something special.
Pennsylvania’s earliest 2025 bear hunting seasons got underway in late September. Additional seasons are still to follow. These offerings are the latest in a long line dating back more than a century to the state’s first bear season in 1905.
Yet, the 25 largest bear harvests in Pennsylvania history all have come since 1998. Last year’s take was 2,642. The traditional statewide firearms season contributed 823 bears to that, while the archery season added 756, the extended season 425, and the muzzleloader and special firearms season 634 combined. Hunters got another four bears in the early archery season in select Wildlife Management Units (WMUs).
HARRISBURG, Pa. (October 10) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) announced today that the Union Access, which provides fishing and boating access to the Susquehanna River in Union Township, Luzerne County, will be temporarily closed from October 27-31, 2025.
During this time, improvements will be made to the boat ramp.
While work is being completed at the Union Access, anglers and boaters should plan accordingly to find alternate access to the Susquehanna River by using the PFBC’s Hunlock Township Access upstream.
The PFBC thanks the public for their patience and understanding as these improvements are completed.
ATTENTION ROULETTE RESIDENTS: THERE IS A BURN BAN IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!!
Bruce D. KEAR, 92, of Whitesville, NY, died Monday, October 6, 2025 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.
Born August 5, 1933, in Whitesville, he was the son of Cleon Arthur and Marie A. Hall Kear. On February 12, 1955, in Wayland, he married M. Myrtle Payne, who predeceased him on November 30, 2023.
A 1951 graduate of Whitesville Central School, he continued his education at Alfred Technical for two years. He was employed by Fred Bell in Wellsville, Whelpley Implements in Wellsville, and retired from Dresser Rand in 1995.
The Galeton Rotary Club meets weekly at the Permastone Inn. At the October 9th meeting, Tony Adami was presented with a golden spike hammer in thanks and recognition of all the work he completed over several years to make sure the annual Woodsmen’s Show went on successfully. The show was the second most attended tourist attraction in Potter Co., Stargazing at Cherry Springs is number one.
Club member Superintendent Clyde Pierce presented the program. He discussed the Galeton Area School budget. The state budget has not been approved, and now the federal government being shut down is causing severe funding problems for the Galeton school and all schools in the state.
Effective immediately, all Ripley Water District customers — both residential and commercial — must take steps to reduce water usage. These restrictions will remain in place until further notice.
Ways You Can Conserve Water:
• Turn off the faucet while brushing teeth, shaving, or washing dishes.
• Only run dishwashers and washing machines with full loads.
• Take short showers; turn off water while lathering.
• Skip pre-rinsing dishes; most dishwashers can remove food particles and stains without pre-rinsing.
• Use disposable plates, cups, and utensils.
• Thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator or microwave — not under running water.
• Clean vegetables in a bowl of water, not under the tap.
BRADFORD, Pa. — The vibrant sounds of the marimba will fill the Studio Theater in Blaisdell Hall at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at noon, when La Marimba will perform as part of the Pitt-Bradford Arts series. The concert is free and open to the public.
Florence E. (Haynes) Rossman, 92, of Coudersport passed away Thursday October 9, 2025, in her home, surrounded by family. She was born March 5, 1933, in Gardeau, to Chester and Ethel (Pelchey) Haynes. She worked for a time at Sylvania in Emporium, and on October 19, 1952, she married Joseph Gaberseck with whom she shared forty-six years of marriage and raised four children.
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that charges have been filed against a jail employee accusing him of physical assault against a prisoner.
The investigation was referred to the Pennsylvania State Police – Punxsutawney after a witness reported that a Corrections’ Officer at the McKean County Jail forcibly threw a female prisoner into a cell where she hit the wall causing a laceration and rendering her unconscious.
Corporal Michael Meko charged Zane Hodgdon with Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Harassment, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person. Hodgdon was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Bill Todd who scheduled a preliminary hearing for October 27th.
Richard W. SMITH, Jr., 67, of Friendship, NY, died Monday, October 6, 2025 in his home.
Rich was born September 12, 1958, in Olean, NY. On November 16, 2019, in Cuba, he married Marites L. Cagunan Lagting, who survives.
A graduate of Bolivar Central School, he was employed by various construction companies. Rich was a volunteer firefighter with the Bolivar Fire Department, where he was a medal of honor recipient for saving the lives of two fellow firefighters. He was an avid hunter and Buffalo Bills fan.
Coudersport, Pa., October 8, 2025 – UPMC Cole welcomes families and their trick-or-treaters to its annual Halloween Path on Sunday, Oct. 19, 1 to 3 p.m. This free event will be held outdoors, rain or shine, at UPMC Cole’s East Entrance, East 2nd St., Coudersport.
This year’s theme is “Children’s Movies.” Attendees can expect special goodies from several stations.
For more information, call 814-274-5452.
Bradford, PA — The United Way of the Bradford Area is currently accepting applications for the fourth quarter of Quarterly Impact funding for 2025. Deadline to apply is November 1st with award announcement on November 28th and fund distribution set for December 1st to award recipients.
The SW Smith Library is excited to host A Night in the Country, the 36th Annual Library Dinner Auction. Grab your boots, your flannels, and your cowboy hats and head on down to celebrate on Saturday, November 8th! Tickets are available at the library or online, and donations are still being accepted for live and silent auction items. Head to swsmithlibrary.org or give us a call with questions!
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, October 10th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
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Joan H. Leidwinger, 81, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Johnsonburg, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Pinecrest Manor. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Nancy M (Brown) Hummer, age 82, of Wellsboro, PA,
died on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. She was born
on May 15, 1943 in Carlisle, PA a daughter of the late
Woodrow and Anna (Jacobs) Brown and had
worked for Hershey Foods for many years. She is survived
by a son: Darwin Gray, a daughter: Dawn
Suter and several grandchildren. Services will be
private and are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral
Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.
Settlement Grants Smaller than Requested Rate Changes, Seeks to Enhance PGW’s Methane Gas Detection, Decarbonization & Customer Assistance Efforts
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved smaller than requested rate changes for natural gas distribution services provided by Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) and further directed PGW to continue evaluating key initiatives related to methane gas detection, decarbonization and customer assistance programs.
10/9/2025 UPDATE: Pleasant Valley Road will remain closed into Saturday, October 11, while crews continue work on the pipe replacement. The roadway is anticipated to open on Saturday, October 11, late afternoon. Starting on Monday, October 13, motorists can expect single lane conditions with flagging during daylight hours, while the remaining work is completed.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a pipe replacement project will close a portion of Pleasant Valley Road (Route 2022) next week in Hepburn and Eldred townships, Lycoming County.
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…For the Frost Advisory, areas of frost will be possible
this morning as temperatures fall into the low to mid 30s. For the
Freeze Warning, temperatures will fall into the mid 20s to low 30s
tonight into early Friday morning.
* WHERE…Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN…For the Frost Advisory, until 9 AM EDT this morning. For
the Freeze Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
INSTRUCTIONS: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Issued By: NWS Binghamton NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…For the Frost Advisory, temperatures in the low to mid 30s
will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Warning,
sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s expected.
* WHERE…Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties.
* WHEN…For the Frost Advisory, until 9 AM EDT this morning. For
the Freeze Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left
unprotected.
INSTRUCTIONS: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes
they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those
that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover
above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY
Life can be tough sometimes. We often fear the big challenges, but it’s usually the small things that wear us down. Like tiny gnats, they annoy every part of our lives. Like small insects, we spend our time swatting at what we can’t see. Finding the source of the problem is often missed because we don’t realize what’s right in front of us. Years ago, I heard someone say that they only deal with the gnats that land on them; the others they ignore. I wonder if that is true for the irritating gnats of everyday life?
We do let the small things get to us, don’t we? The car not starting, the broken shoelace, and the phone we forgot to charge. The list of everyday annoyances is overwhelming. Focusing only on the ones that affect us is like the Serenity Prayer: “God grant me the serenity to change the things I can, courage to know the things I can’t, and the wisdom to know the difference.” Sometimes we spend too much time on what we can’t change.
Have you ever considered making a list of things we can’t change? The first thing that comes to mind is people; I can’t change others. Yet, we keep trying, don’t we? Why is that? Are we so naive to think we have that kind of power? Can’t we see that the energy we spend trying to change others is draining us? And then, we wonder why we feel overwhelmed.
I learned years ago that healing others is beyond my abilities. I can suggest and even guide, but the choice to change ultimately rests with the individual. Just because we put up a stop sign at an intersection doesn’t mean everyone will obey it. Sadly, many ignore the stop signs of life just as they do in their cars. Distractions are everywhere; making people aware of them is only part of the solution. Getting them to actually heed those warning signs is another challenge.
Maybe we become overwhelmed because we’re trying to do too much. Perhaps we need to let go of the control we try to exert and trust God. Think about it.
Tanya Louise Boyd, aged 55, passed away on September 30, 2025, at home, surrounded by her friends and family in Gainesville, FL. Born on April 4, 1970, Tanya grew up in Mt. Jewett graduating from Kane Area High School in 1989 and later earned an associate degree in Applied Science from Santa Fe Community College.
Tanyas career was marked by her role as a general manager in various capacities before she settled at SweetBerries in Gainesville, where she continued to work until her passing. Her work ethic and leadership were admired by colleagues and friends alike.
A woman of deep faith, Tanya was devoted to Christ and exemplified her beliefs through her actions and words. She was known for her love of music, singing, dancing, and cooking. A passionate Florida Gators fan, Tanya also had an impeccable sense of style, always choosing the perfect outfit or accessory for any occasion.
