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The Potter-Tioga Maple weekend is celebrating their 21st year of hosting the art of maple syrup creation. There are 17 participating farms and educational experiences throughout the two counties on March 15 and 16 from 10 AM - 4 PM. Photo by Andy Lychalk, Jr.
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Johnsonburg, Pa.: Jim Pennington, Jr., President of the Rolfe Beagle Club, announces that the Rolfe Beagle Club will extend its popular Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap by a third weekend in February. The 9th Annual event will take place from February 7-9 and then again on the following two weekends of February 14-16, and 21-23.
Harry L. Burrous, age 88 of Westfield passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 19, 2025 with his family by his side. Born October 30, 1936 in Galeton, PA, he was the son of the late Carl and Edna (Zeaman) Burrous.
Guest speaker Pastor J. T. Madison. The Port Allegany Chapter of the National Honor Society is pictured following the 2025 Induction Ceremony held at PAHS
Austin Hamilton is pictured presenting Owen Kisler with his NHS pin.
Journey Wilmoth is pictured during the candle lighting ceremony.
See below for a list of pictured students.
The Port Allegany Chapter of the National Honor Society is pictured following the 2025 Induction Ceremony held at PAHS. Pictured: NHS Officers – Juuso Young, President; Lily Madison, Vice-President; Willow Sauers, Secretary; and Aidan Clark, Treasurer; (row 2, seated) Lily Lehmier, Isla Lehmier, Jarrod Funk, Brynn Evens, Kendra Meade’ (row 3) Raelin Meacham, Maddie Errick, Ethan Tarbox, Alex Schott, Aiden Bliss, Journey Wilmoth, Owen Kisler, Nicholas Wilfong, Micah Emerick, Madison Fillhart, Grace Finn; (back row) Derek Smith, Tyler FIllhart, Joshua Veilleux, Ella Moses, Austin Hamilton and Levi Howard.
UPDATE: Route 147 SB Closed in Upper Augusta Township, Northumberland County
2:00 PM UPDATE: Route 147 southbound is open in Upper Augusta Township, Northumberland County.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that Route 147 southbound is closed between Brush Valley Road (Route 4018) and Fish Commission Road in Upper Augusta Township, Northumberland County, due to a crash with downed utilities.
A detour using local roads is in place. Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution.
Patricia A. Mott, 92, a former longtime resident of Lewis Run, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025.
Family and friends are reminded to attend a Celebration of Pat’s Life on Saturday January 25, 2025 at the Smethport Fire Department at 109 South Nelson Street, Smethport, beginning at 1:00 pm.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Martin E. Watson “loving and beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather”
MILLPORT, PA — Martin E. “Marty” Watson, 90 years young, of Sanford, NC, a former longtime resident of Millport, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, in his home with his loving family by his side, after a brief illness.
Magdaline Prodromou Fanaritis, 98, of Warren, PA., died Monday afternoon, January 20, 2025. A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.
The Port Allegany Rotary Club welcomed their first seniors of the new year. They were Juuso Young and Josh Veilleux. Juuso was introduced by Rotarian Jim Kazimer. He is the son of Andrew and Ink Young and an older brother named Miska. His school activities include being a member of the football and wrestling teams and a member of the Peer Helpers. He also serves as the Senior Class President, is a member and serves as president of the National Honor Society, and also a member and president of the Varsity Club. Juuso’s future plans are to attend the United States Military Academy to study law.
Josh is the son of Bob and Andrea Veilleux and also has an older brother, Brock. Josh is a member of the track and field team, National Honor Society, French Club, Varsity Club and Peer Helpers. Josh also performs in the fall plays and spring musicals, is a member of the Senior High Concert Choir and the Chamber Singers. He was also selected to represent PAHS at District Chorus. Josh was introduced to the club by Rotarian Tony Flint.
Rene’ A. Barnard, 67, of Port Allegany, PA, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 in her home surrounded by her family after a short illness.
Born November 27, 1957, in Coudersport, PA, she was a daughter of the late Albert Rees, Oaka Rees, and Rita Rees.
Rene’ was a 1975 graduate of Port Allegany High School. Rene’ started her professional career at Pittsburgh Corning. She was the owner of Everyday Happy-nings of Port Allegany. Rene’ finished her professional career working at Cutco, where she retired in November of 2024.
Austin musicians, from left, Kellie Crumrine, Brennan Ogden and Lillian Clinger
Austin Area School is hosting a fun and arts-filled event, free to the public, at 6 pm on Saturday, Jan. 25. It’s the latest project of the Potter County Creative Council (PC3).
Focus will be on trivia fun, with questions based on local themes. Gift cards will be presented as prizes.
Among the musical performers will be Austin Area School students Brennan Ogden, Lillian Clinger and Kellie Crumrine, as well as Coudersport Area High School’s Ronan Bray. Former faculty member Katie Sasala will be the emcee.
A supervised craft activity will be provided for those ages 5 to 12. They’ll be creating novelty guitars and percussion instruments.
Locally sourced food from God’s Country Creamery and Sons of Dunn Farm/God’s Country Kettle Corn will be available.
PC3, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, was formed in 2022 as a successor to the Potter County Council on the Arts. That followed Potter County’s selection as one of just six applicants nationwide for the Creative Communities Placemaking Challenge, a project of the Americans for the Arts. Focus was on using arts and culture to support community and economic development.
Coudersport’s Ronan Bray with guitar
Later, PC3 was one of eight organizations picked from a field of nearly 200 for the Pa. Council on the Arts’ Creative Communities Initiative. A multi-year grant has been approved by the state agency to support the ongoing work.
Last May, PC3 sponsored a well-attended free concert at the Presbyterian Church in Coudersport featuring the chamber music group, Felix Piano Trio, joined by student musicians Elizabeth Crawford (Northern Potter) and Ty Woodard-Furman (Coudersport).
Most recently, PC3 presented a free concert at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum by the nationally renowned California Guitar Trio. Also performing were student musicians Lillian Vought from Northern Potter and Ronan Bray from Coudersport. The audience was a broad cross-section of county residents as well as visitors to the area.
Details on PC3 activities are being shared on the organization’s Facebook page.
Larry Eugene Craley, 79, of Coudersport, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at his home. He was born May 23, 1945, in York, PA, to Elwood C. and Dessie Mae (Duncan) Craley. He graduated from Eastern High School in York, in the class of 1963. He joined the US Army, and on October 31, 1968, he married Phyllis Ann Bridgette, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. He worked as an electrician, and was a member of the American Legion, Larry also assisted his wife with her duties as VP of the Pennsylvania Association for Retired State Employees.
Grace Pollock is the Student of the Week for the week of January 13th, 2025. She is a senior at Northern Potter High School. Grace Pollock stands out as an exceptional student in the Culinary Arts program. Known for her dedication and strong work ethic, Grace ensures that all lab work is meticulously organized and completed to the highest standard. Her commitment to excellence extends beyond the kitchen, as she consistently finishes her bookwork ahead of schedule.
What makes Grace’s achievement even more impressive is her accelerated path—she is on track to complete the rigorous three-year culinary program in just two years. Grace’s attention to detail, responsibility, and passion for culinary arts make her a role model for her peers and a deserving recipient of Student of the Month.
Hamilton-Gibson Productions will present Miss Holmes Returns by Christopher M. Walsh on February 14, 15, 21, and 22 at 7:30pm and February 23 at 2:30 pm at the Warehouse Theatre in Wellsboro. This is the sequel to Miss Holmes, which HG performed to acclaim in 2019 and features the original cast returning to the roles of Sherlock, Watson, Mycroft, Lestrade, and Mrs. Hudson. The play opens on Valentine’s Day, when a special Valentine’s Gimlet cocktail will be available for purchase and can be brought into the theater.
(NOTE: You are receiving this sports information release because one or more athletes from your coverage area compete on a team at Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.)
Penn College women continue to roll on court
For the second time this season, the Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s basketball team put together a five-game win streak, and, after a 3-0 week, stood alone in second place in the United East Conference standings.
This Saturday, the college’s archery team opens its season at the Easton Collegiate Tournament in Manheim. A preview will be forthcoming.
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Bitterly cold wind chills 15 below to 20 below zero expected.
* WHERE…Southern Erie and Wyoming counties and the western Southern Tier.
* WHEN…From 4 PM Monday to 11 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Such wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
INSTRUCTIONS: This is a potentially hazardous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below zero or colder.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
