New Owners of Lydia’s Country Store – On October1, John and Teresa Tubbs, in photo, took ownership of Lydia’s Country Store located at 14 East Main Street in Galeton, PA . The building holds a great deal of history from a primary home to an optician’s office and now a unique country store. There are several rooms on the first and second floors displaying a multitude of items to adorn your home for every day as well as seasonal items in addition to Dixie Belle paints.
Kenneth E. “Ken” Launer, Jr., 74, of 1173 Long Level Rd., Johnsonburg, passed away Thursday October 30, 2025 at UPMC-Hamot, Erie, PA following a brief illness. He was born March 22, 1951 in Ridgway, a son to Kenneth E. Launer, Sr. and the late Naomi Huckabone Launer. He married the former Bonnie Baggs in Johnsonburg, and they have been happily married for over 50 years.
A lifelong resident of Johnsonburg, Ken was a 1969 graduate of Johnsonburg Area High School. He was a member of the Wilcox Presbyterian Church, the James W. Brown Masonic Lodge #675 where he had been the Worshipful Master and the Kane Masonic Lodge #566 where had served as Secretary for many years. Ken loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved trips to the beach, particularly the Outer Banks, he loved his dogs, hunting and going to camp and his 4 mile walk every day. He was an excellent gardener and loved to can his produce.
A Vietnam Era Navy Vet, Ken served at sea aboard the USS Basilone as an Electronics Technician, Petty Officer Second Class, for which he received the National Defense Service Medal, the Meritorious Unit Commendation and the Vietnam Service Medal with One Star.
Closures: The library will be closed on Thursday, November 27th, for the holiday. Regular hours will resume on Friday, November 28th.
Scarlet Lily Thanksgiving Floral Centerpiece Class: Join us at the library on Tuesday, November 18th, to design and take home a floral centerpiece for your holiday table, to give to a hostess, or as a gift for a loved one. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are $25 per person. Limited seats are available. Please call or stop in at the library to sign up! 814-697-6691.
Early Intervention Activities: Join us at the library on Tuesday, November 25th, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm for a fall craft and activities brought to you by the McKean-Potter Early Intervention.
