Ronald W. Johnson, 73, of Port Allegany, passed away Saturday (February 22, 2025) at UPMC-Williamsport.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.
Are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary
KEDAKE, INC. of Houston, TX is recalling it’s 2 lb packages of Las Ollas Botana Mix Snacks because they may contain undeclared Sesame, Soy, Wheat, Yellow No 5, Yellow No 6, and Red No 6. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Sesame, Soy, Wheat, Yellow No 5, Yellow No 6 and Red No 6, run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Las Ollas Botana Mix Snacks 2 lb packages were distributed in Texas and reached consumers through both wholesale and retail stores. The product is not available on-line.
Hunters and members of waterfowl organizations have several options to ask questions and voice opinions on the 2025-26 proposed migratory game bird seasons.
Questions or comments can be submitted to waterfowlcomments@pa.gov, or a letter can be mailed to Pennsylvania Game Commission, Bureau of Wildlife Management, 2001 Elmerton Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797.
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation(PennDOT) and the Highways Safety Network (HSN) celebrated “Love the Bus,” a program highlighting the importance of school bus drivers in education, at Clearfield Elementary School on Thursday.
“This is one of many programs organized by PennDOT throughout the state to promote traffic safety,” said PennDOT Safety Press Officer Steve Harmic. “We often stress that safety is everyone’s responsibility, and we educate other drivers on what they need to do when they approach a school bus during their morning commute. With this program, we stress to the children the things they can do to keep themselves safe while on the bus, and while getting on and off the bus, and remind them to appreciate their bus drivers for the service they provide.”
Lila Pepperman-Hewitt
COUDERSPORT, PA—Lila Pepperman-Hewitt, 99, of Coudersport, formerly of Coneville, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Funeral arrangements, under the direction 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.
Johnsonburg, Pa.: Foxes were the weigh-in harvests on Saturday at Rolfe Beagle Club’s Statewide Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap, after a slight uptick in the weather. Zachary Geyer of Ridgway brought his first harvest to the weigh station, a female red fox weighing in at 10.0#. “The foxes were after our ducks and chickens, and I was finally able to stop the losses,” said Zach. Zachary harvested the fox at 1:00 a.m. on Friday on private lands in Elk County. Zach shoots a .222 rifle with a thermal scope. He uses a Primos electronic call and for this particular fox, called it in with a “chicken in distress’ call.
Ab Aikens, from Emporium, also brought in a red fox, weighing in at 9.8# he had harvested Friday evening around 10:00 p.m. The male fox was harvested on private lands in Cameron County. Ab shoots a .22-.250 rifle with a thermal scope, and uses a FoxPro electronic call.
Additional information at the Facebook Page, Rolfe Beagle Club.
Jack Lewis Lent
Jack Lewis Lent, 79, of Colesburg, PA, passed away in the comfort of his home on Saturday, February 22, 2025, with his loving family at his side, after a brief illness.
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.
On February 22, at 8:58 pm Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to S. Main St. For an unknown medical
Saturday, March 8th, 2025 6:15 P.M.-7:15 P.M
Owl Prowl – Have you always wanted to hear an owl in its natural habitat? Join a park naturalist for a walk while listening for different species of owls in the park. Meets at: The Wildlife Viewing Area
Saturday, March 15th, 2025 1:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M
Spring Sojourn – Enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa, INDOORS, as we participate in Great Backyard Bird Count and learn to identify the birds visiting the feeders just outside the window. Stop by anytime during the program hours.Meets at: The Wildlife Center
Saturday, March 22nd, 20251:00 P.M.- 3:00 P.M.
Waterfowl Watch – With spring migration underway, join a park educator at the George B. Stevenson Lake to see what species of ducks, geese, and swans are stopping over on their way north to breed.Meets at: Lake Day Use Area
Saturday, March 29th, 20257:30 P.M.-8:30 P.M
Woodcock Walk – The sights and sounds of the American Woodcock’s “sky dance” display is a traditional sign of spring across eastern North America. Join a park naturalist for a walk down the Lowlands Trail where we will look and listen for the whistling wings of these interesting birds. Meets at: 40 Maples Day Use Area
If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a Disability, please contact the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks at 888-PA-PARKS (voice) 888-537-7294 (TTY) 717-558-2711 (local or international TTY) 800-654-5984 (AT&T Relay Service).
On February 22, at 12:59 pm Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to Rt. 155 in Liberty Twp. For chest pains
On February 21, at 11:45 pm St Marys Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to 1311 Glen Hazel Rd. for a one vehicle over tge embankment with unknown details
On February 21, at 3:39 pm Galeton Ambulance And Ulysses Fire Dept. were dispatched to Sherman St for a possible natural gas leak inside a structure
Celebrate Crafts and Cuisine This Saturday in Wellsboro
This Weekend in Wellsboro there will be a free program on cougars, the last three performances of “Miss Holmes Returns;” free, live, flameworking demonstrations, free hot cocoa in the Deane Center lobby, free ice-skating, and local artisans and culinary delights.
Gyekis to Present Cougars: What’s Real and What Isn’t? at Nessmuk’s Sporting Goods Feb. 21
At 6 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 21 at Nessmuk’s Sporting Goods at 91 Main Street in Wellsboro, Kerry Gyekis, an author, forester and investigator for the Cougar Rewilding Foundation, will present a free program for the public on his investigation into mountain lions in the Eastern United States. For more than 42 years, Gyekis has traveled across America in his quest for the truth about the mountain lion also known as a cougar, puma and panther. He will discuss hoaxes, sightings, evidence, tracks, tracking and the biology of the species. Preregistration is not required.
ZB Importing LLC is voluntarily recalling certain lots of six varieties of Ulker Brand snack rolls, biscuits, and wafers due to undeclared wheat, egg and/or milk in the Ingredient List and/or Contains Statement on the product labels. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat, egg, or milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Products were distributed through retail stores in Ontario, Canada and the following US states AL, AR, CA, CT, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NE, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI and WV.
This mislabeling was discovered following receipt of a single consumer complaint involving an allergic reaction. The issue originated from a supplier who inadvertently failed to fully disclose all allergens while translating the ingredient list. We are actively working with the supplier to implement stricter labeling controls, including an additional verification process for multilingual labels.
Consumers who have purchased any of the below Ulker Brand products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at info@ziyad.com.
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Jessica Lynn Smith, 31 of Rt. 6 in Smethport, tragically lost her life on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
Jessica was born February 14, 1993, in Bradford. She is the daughter of Jennifer Moore and Robert Hamilton Jr. of Cyclone.
On May 25, 2013, at Mystic Water Resort in Limestone, NY, she married Travis M. Smith who survives.
Jessica was a 2011 graduate of Smethport Area Jr/Sr High School. She later achieved her CNA certificate from the Lutheran Home at Kane, LPN from Penn Tech College and an RN Associate of Science Degree from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. She was currently attending Capella University to obtain her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree.
Jessica started her medical career at Helpmates in Smethport as a home healthcare aid advancing her career to the Lutheran Home at Kane, Sena Kean Manor, Pavilion at Bradford Regional Medical Center and Bradford Manor. At the time of her passing to heaven, she worked full-time at UPMC Kane in the acute care unit and emergency room as an RN and per diem at the Lutheran Home at Kane.
She enjoyed fishing, hunting, reading, walking, music and spending time with her family. All her activities included her husband, Travis, and their five children.
