2025

PennDOT Reduces Speed Limit on Interstates 80 and 180 in Northcentral Pennsylvania

Montoursville, PA – Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on a portion of Interstates 80 and 180 in northcentral Pennsylvania.

PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on the following highways:

·         Interstate 80 between mile marker 194 (Clinton / Union County line) and mile marker 247 (Columbia / Luzerne County line).

·         Interstate 180 – entire length.

On roadways with speed restrictions, commercial vehicles not affected by restrictions on these or other roadways must move to the right lane.

Although PennDOT crews have been treating roadways, the department’s primary goal is to keep roads passable, not completely free of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways throughout the storm until precipitation stops and roads are clear.

HEADLINE: Winter Weather Advisory issued February 2 at 1:21PM EST until February 3 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Light freezing rain and snow expected this afternoon. Total
snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches and ice accumulation around a few
hundredths of an inch. Light freezing drizzle tonight.

HEADLINE: Winter Weather Advisory issued February 2 at 1:45PM EST until February 3 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up
to two inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.

* WHERE…In New York, Chemung, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, and Yates
Counties. In Pennsylvania, Bradford and Susquehanna Counties.

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service State College PA
158 PM EST Sun Feb 2 2025
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY…

* WHAT…A 2 to 5 hour period of snow late this afternoon and
evening across the region near and north of Interstate 80, with
lighter mixed precipitation over the Laurel Highlands. Then,
lingering light freezing rain or freezing drizzle from late this
evening through the overnight hours. Total snow accumulations of 1
to 3 inches across the Northern Mountains, with around one inch
near and just to the south of the Interstate 80 corridor. Ice
accumulations less than one tenth of an inch.

Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your special someone or Galentine’s with your friends? Why not enjoy an evening of good food, great music, and some fun at Love in the Library, happening on Thursday, February 13th at the Togis Blue Room in Bradford, PA?

This special event offers the perfect blend of a delicious buffet-style dinner, catered by Togis, followed by local talent performing a selection of timeless love songs. It’s an experience not to be missed! Performing artists include: Lisa Auteri, Barbara Pedersen, Bailey Fedak, Jeremy Fuller, Andrew Truman, Gretchen Henneman, Lori Johnson, Jonathan Young, Daniel Nordin, along with Fred and Rebecca Feightner.

Cameron County Chamber of Commerce hosting the annual Lit & Lucky reverse raffle March 8.  Last year was the inaugural fundraiser for the chamber.  The chamber committee is expanding on the successful event that raises funds for the popular events like the fireworks during Weekend in the Wilds, and Santa’s reindeer in December.

OLEAN, N.Y., January 30 – HomeCare & Hospice recently established an agency fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation to support the mission, programming and operations of HomeCare & Hospice and ensure the continuation and enhancement of compassionate care services across Allegany, Cattaraugus, Genesee and Wyoming counties.

HomeCare & Hospice, a trusted provider in the area since 1971, offers a wide range of care services focused on improving quality of life for patients and their families.

Belmont, NY – Allegany County is aware that President Trump issued a Memorandum yesterday titled “Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance Programs.”

Although Allegany County is a recipient of both direct and indirect Federal funding, this Memorandum does not pose an immediate threat to the level of services that Allegany County provides. All Allegany County business will continue as usual at this time.

Johnsonburg, Pa.:  Thursday, February 6, is the last date to register for Rolfe Beagle Club’s 9^th annual Statewide Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap.  The hunt is scheduled for three weekends in February, 2/7-9; and 14-16; and 21-23.  Your registration must be received or postmarked on Thursday, February 6, if you plan on hunting or trapping all three weekends.

Registration must be received or postmarked no later than Thursday, February 13, if you are going to participate in the second weekend only.  Registration must be received or postmarked no later than Thursday, February 20, if you are going to participate in the third weekend only.  All registrations must be received at the Rolfe Beagle Club, 1016 Long Level Road, Johnsonburg, PA 15845.  Registration must include a phone number or an email.  Questions may be addressed to wlhab9@gmail.com.

Weigh-in is at 4:00 p.m. every day.  Categories include coyote, fox, and largest female coyote, or largest female fox.  Additional information at the Facebook Page, Rolfe Beagle Club.

Congratulations to Dr. Jill Owens, who was recently presented with the SARAH Award (Securing Achievable Results in Advancing Healthcare) from the Bradford Hospital Foundation. The SARAH Award was created in memory of Sarah Blaisdell Dorn, who contributed so much to our community.

It was an honor for Senator Cris Dush and me to present Dr. Owens with congratulatory citations from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Pennsylvania Senate. This is very well-deserved recognition for Dr. Owens who, through exemplary leadership and compassionate care, has saved many lives in our community. Congratulations and thank you, Dr. Owens!

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