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2025
Galeton Weather Report Februaty 2025
February 2025 may be best described as cold, windy, cloudy, snow, rain and ice. I will not add anything else . It really wasn’t a very nice month weather wise. Of course there were multiple holidays and shorter school days because of weather conditions. Most mornings the temperatures were in the teens and twenties . A few afternoons it did “warm” up to the low 40’s.
Rain and melted snow amounted to 3.35″ and total snowfall was 5″. Last year we received 2.01″ and 2″ of snow. We had 18 days with 1″ of snow on the ground with 2″ the greatest snow depth on multiple days. Fog was recorded on 5 mornings. We enjoyed icy conditions for several days .
Pine Creek and Berger Lake were frozen solid until the 27th. Heavy rain and warmer temperatures on the 27th sent the ice downstream and Pine Creek looks very nice.
Thus far I have not been fired from my 50 plus years of reporting the weather. It is a voluntary job.
Henry W. LushNational Weather Service Observer
Robert M. Lynch, 65, of Wellsville
Robert M. Lynch, 65, of Wellsville, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, surrounded by his family at Jones Memorial Hospital after a lingering illness. He was born November 2, 1959, in Wellsville, the son of the late George M. and Betty Jean (Barnes) Lynch.
Gloria J. Redmond, 81, of Roulette, PA
Gloria J. Redmond, 81, of Roulette, passed away Saturday (March 1, 2025) at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, PA.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.
Roulette Fire Dept. Gun Raffle
16 chances to win
$1,375 worth of cash prizes
Over $3,000 worth of other prizes
Winners will be drawn every other day starting July 1st until July 31st
Calendars can be purchases with the link below or reach out to us to get a calendar!
https://square.link/u/MoI7gLZd
Rules:
Winners will be drawn by random number wheel
All names pulled will go back into the drawings for the remainder of the prizes
Must be 18 years or older to claim prizes
**Must be 18 or older to participate. All proceeds benefit the Roulette Chemical Engine #1. Failure to claim items within 30 days results in Roulette Chemical Engine #1 retaining ownership of the items. Items can be picked up at Keystone Ammo & Arms in Roulette, PA. Winner is responsible for pickup and/or shipping**
Oswayo Valley Memorial Library News March 2025
Gertrude Hawk Candy Bar Sale: The library is selling Gertrude Hawk candy bars in various flavors. Stop at the library or Sprout’s Drug Store and get some today!
Gertrude Hawk Easter Candy Sale: It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year again! We want to invite you to be a part of a delicious fundraiser for our organization. Please click the link below to shop our Gertrude Hawk Chocolates Fundraising online store and our organization will get credit for your purchases! The deadline to place orders is Tuesday, March 11th. https://fundraising.gertrudehawkchocolates.com/fundraisingproducts/index/index/organization_id/715229/seller_id/6
Quart Soup Sale: It’s also the time of year for our Quart Soup Sale! Four delicious homemade soups are available for pre-order until Saturday, March 15th. The price is $7.00 per quart. Orders can then be picked up at the library on Saturday, March 22nd from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. There will also be a bake sale on the day of pick-up! Call or stop in at the library to place your orders! 814-697-6691 Soups: Bean, Broccoli & Cheese, Veggie Minestrone, and Potato & Bacon.
Teens’ Night: Please join us on Tuesday, March 18th at 5:30 pm to socialize and play games! Bring your favorite board games, card games, and your friends. This program is for ages 12-18.
Rita A. Costello, 94, of Bradford, PA.
Rita A. Costello, 94, of Bradford, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at the Pavilion at BRMC.
She was born on August 21, 1930 in Bradford, the daughter of the late Walter and Anna Rink Roberts.
She was a 1948 graduate of the former St. Bernard School.
On March 31, 1951 in the St. Bernard Catholic Church she married Patrick J. Costello, Jr. who preceded her in death on August 12, 2003.
Potter County Democrats Petition Signing Party March 2nd
VOLUNTEERS ASSIST WITH TROUT STOCKING ON MANADA CREEK, DAUPHIN COUNTY
(Left to right) Hunter Gundy, Grantville; Hunter Strohm, Hummelstown; and Carter Gundy, Grantville, helped the PFBC stock trout in Manada Creek, Dauphin County. 
Carter Gundy, Grantville, tosses a bucket of trout into Manada Creek , Dauphin County. 
Hunter Gundy, Grantville, tosses a bucket of trout into Manada Creek, Dauphin County.
SOUND BITES:
Hunter Strohm, Hummelstown, PA
“Yeah, so this is my first year coming out, but I just really enjoy giving back to the community. I’ve always fished this stream every since I can really remember, so, going pout, seeing the fish, seeing the fish in the water, and then obviously, seeing where the palaminos are as well, that’s pretty cool.”
FREE GOLDEN AFTERNOONS PROGRAM ON TUESDAY, MARCH 11 TO FEATURE CONCERT BY 3D BAND
During the Golden Afternoons program at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, the 3Ds will give a concert in the lobby at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
The program is free. Anyone who is 55 years of age or older is welcome to attend. Free cookies and coffee or tea will be provided.
USDA – LPK1 Recalls
LPK1 Recalls Ready-to-Eat Chicken Caesar Wrap Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
LPK1, a Renton, Wash. establishment, is recalling approximately 303 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken Caesar wrap products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.
Ribbon Cutting Coudersport Chamber
Coudersport Area Chamber of Commerce members; Shelley Butler, Caroline Powers, and Lisa Brennan along with Potter County Commissioner Paul Heimel had the privilege of joining Chris Cavallari and Brandon Chilson in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new business, Albatross Golf Simulators. Information on this new business can be found at www.albatrossgolfsims.com.
We are very excited to see another business opening in Coudersport and look forward to supporting them in their new adventure.
Smethport – Stephen V. Riddell, 85, of Smethport
Smethport – Stephen V. Riddell, 85, of Smethport, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday (February 21, 2025)
He was born October 31, 1939 in Philadelphia, son of Robert W. and Evelyn L. (Valentine) Riddell. On September 12, 1959, in Delaware County, PA, he married Gail A. Gearhart, who survives.
Scott R. “Pugsly” Gardner, 62, of Ridgway
Scott R. “Pugsly” Gardner, 62, of Ridgway, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at his residence following a lengthy illness.
He was born on January 3, 1963, in Ridgway, the son of the late Harry and Violet Wolford Gardner.
On November 2, 1984, he married Lisa Tate, who survives.
Judith A. Shelley, 80, of East Water Street, Smethport
Judith A. Shelley, 80, of East Water Street, Smethport, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, surrounded by her niece, grandniece, and great grandniece, at the Bradford Manor.
Judith was born on her family’s farm in Farmers Valley, on May 5, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Ida (Leet) Shelley. She was a 1962 graduate of Smethport High School.
Helen L. West, 96, of Wellsboro
Helen L. West, 96, of Wellsboro, passed away, Friday, February 21, 2025, at Broad Acres. She was born on May 13, 1928, in Wellsboro, the daughter of the late Milton and Laura (Youmans) Peake. She married Walter H. West who preceded her in death in 1968.
CRCF Community Fund grant application process is now open
The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation’s Community Fund grant application process is open, with grant applications due April 15.
The Community Fund makes possible two rounds of annual funding, one in May and one in November, for unrestricted grants intended to support nonprofit projects and initiatives that respond to the changing needs of the community.
Applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations or a government entity or school district.
M. Ellen Lenze, 86, of Titusville, FL and formerly of St. Marys, PA.
M. Ellen Lenze, 86, of Titusville, FL and formerly of St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in Titusville.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Laura E. LaBenne, 84, a resident of Pinecrest Manor
Laura E. LaBenne, 84, a resident of Pinecrest Manor, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Green Funeral Home.
Nancy G. Kilpatrick, 82, of Bradford, formerly of Centerville IA
Nancy G. Kilpatrick, 82, of Bradford, formerly of Centerville IA, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born August 10, 1942, in Centerville, IA, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Pearl (Parsons) Gragg. She was a 1960 graduate of Jefferson High School, Jefferson Iowa, and graduated with honors from The American Institute of Business in Des Moines.
Nancy formerly worked at Dr. Ritter’s office. She also worked at People’s Abstract and Title Company and retired from Alliant Energy as an Administrative Assistant.
Jane I. Hurd, nee Scott, 64, of Belmont, NYY
Jane I. Hurd, nee Scott, 64, of Belmont, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Jones Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born December 8, 1960, in Cuba, the daughter of the late George E. and Leona (Kelly) Scott. On August 31, 2011, in Belmont, she married Louis Hurd, who predeceased her on August 9, 2014.
Jane “Green-eyed-lady”, was raised in Belmont, graduating from Belmont High School in 1979. She continued her education at Alfred State earning, first her Realtor certificate, and then returned to start her training for Occupational Therapy. She continued her therapy training with Jones Memorial Hospital, specializing in wound recovery. Outside of her career, she owned and operated “Granny’s Got It”, a craft store that allowed her to follow her creativity, passion for crafts, and decorating & catering large events. She was a woman of Christian faith and attended the United Methodist Church of Belmont. She was a proud member of the Belmont American Legion Post 808 Auxiliary. The family would like to extend special thanks to Jen Bliss for her care of Jane.
Roy M. “Mick” Lindell, 90, of Russell, Pa
Roy M. “Mick” Lindell
Roy M. “Mick” Lindell, 90, of Russell, Pa, died on Thursday February 27, 2025, in Kinzua Healthcare and Rehab Center, surrounded by his children.
Mick was born in Warren, Pa, on June 8, 1934, the son of the late Paul J. and Helen Eckman Lindell. Roy was a Warren County resident his entire life. He worked as a Machinist for GTE Sylvania for over 40 years retiring from there in 1993. He then drove school van for Decker’s Transportation in Lander, driving HeadStart children, retiring in 2014. Mick was an avid woodcarver, enjoyed cutting and selling firewood, operating the family farm, and was considered the local Sheep Shearer of Russell and Lander areas. In his earlier years, Roy enjoyed traveling with his late wife, Janet. Mick was a member of the Viking’s of Jamestown, NY, and the Western New York Wood Carving Club. Roy was a great friend with all the local Amish Communities, especially his dear friend, Willie Petersheim and his family of Sugar Grove.
On September 18, 1954, in Frewsburg, New York, Roy married his love Janet, and they spent 64 loving years together before her passing on June 3, 2018.