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Announcement From The Potter County Democratic Committee
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Kardinal Estate And Tag Sale Two-Day Estate Sale In Roulette
2 Day Estate Sale! November 8th and 9th. Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 4pm
37 Maple St. Roulette, PA 16746
Simplicity garden tractor, bedroom furniture, upright piano, garden tools, hand tools, clothes, collectibles, seed spreaders, kitchenware, dressers, vanity, chairs, grill, table saw, Christmas decor, clocks, radios, stands, ceramic trees, records, and much more.
2 Days – 11/08 & 11/09 – Roulette, PA
Do not park on lawns or block driveways
Seneca Highlands Repair Antique Santa Sign
Students from the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center, led by their instructor Michael Les, helped to bring back a small piece of Port Allegany’s Christmas history by repairing a giant 8 foot by 12 foot jolly Santa. The Santa sign was originally displayed on the Town Square in the 50’s. It will be on display to promote this year’s Small Town Christmas event happening on the Town Square December 7th. Small Town Christmas, preparing for its second-year, is a project of the Port Allegany Women’s Club. Small Town Christmas is under the leadership of Lindsay Isherwood, Christmas Committee Director. The Santa belongs to the Canoe Place Historical Society, donated by Clyde Johnson.
Bridge Replacement Project Prepares for Winter Shutdown in Richmond Township, Tioga County
Motorists are advised that preparations have started for a winter shutdown on a bridge replacement project on Route 6 in Richmond Township, Tioga County. The bridge, which carries Route 6 over a tributary to North Elk Run, is located approximately 2.8 miles east of Route 660 in Charleston Township and approximately 2.5 miles west of Route 15 in Mansfield.
On Friday, November 1, 2024, the contractor, H&P Construction, Inc., removed the temporary traffic barrier and traffic has been restored to normal conditions. The detours have been lifted for North Schodac Road and South Schodac Road.
The week of Monday, November 4, 2024, the contractor will perform miscellaneous construction activities in preparation for a winter shutdown. Motorists should be alert, slow down, and drive with caution.
H&P Construction, Inc. is the prime contractor for this $5.4 million bridge replacement project. Work includes construction of a temporary structure, removal of the bridge over a tributary to North Elk Run, installation of a new concrete box culvert, approach work, line painting, and guide rail upgrades. There will be a winter shut down. Work on this project is expected to be completed in the Summer of 2026.
Port Allegany Women’s Club Helping To Make Sure All Kids Have A Holiday Season
The Port Allegany Women’s Club is working to help meet needs in the Port Allegany School District community during the upcoming holiday season using a program called the Giving Tree. Request forms were distributed through the schools and gift tags have been prepared for the gifts that are needed. Banners will be placed in local businesses and churches between November 4th – 29th. To give a gift (or two), fill out the top of the perforated tag and drop it in the provided box. The other piece of the tag describes the child’s needs/wishes and can be taken for shopping. Unwrapped gifts can be placed into a bag along with the ornament tag. Bags should be dropped off at the Gethsemane Lutheran Education Hall located on Arnold Avenue Monday-Wednesday, December 2nd through 4th from 10 a.m. – noon or 6 – 8 p.m. Gift bags will be assembled and ready to be picked up on December 14 from 10 a.m. – noon at the Education Hall.
Vergil F. Hulings, 78, of Warren, PA.
Vergil Hulings
Vergil F. Hulings, 78, of Warren, PA., died peacefully, Saturday evening, November 2, 2024, at Warren Manor Nursing Home, Warren, PA. He was born March 20, 1946, in Redclyffe, Forest Co., PA. He was the son of Floyd and Julia Smail Hulings. He has resided in Warren County since 1970, moving there from Marienville, PA. He was a graduate of Milton Hershey School, where he learned the trade of carpentry. Vergil had served with the U.S. Navy, during the Vietnam War, working with the Seebees, from February 1966 until his honorable discharge in October of 1970. He was employed with United Refining Company as a maintenance foreman, retiring from there after many years employment. Vergil was a member of the Warren Eagles Aerie #313.
He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed fishing in several anglers fishing competitions. He was an avid hunter. Vergil and his son, Mark always hunted together when Mark was growing up. They spent hours in the woods. Mark was always amazed at how fast Vergil could run when it came to tracking his deer. Vergil enjoyed many summers at the beach with his family. He didn’t love the beach, but he loved watching his wife and kids enjoying the sunshine and waves. His greatest joys in his life were spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was extremely proud of them and loved to talk about each one of them. He was known at the Warren Manor as a great storyteller, telling the staff that he was feeding the neighboring deer apples by hand.
Announcement From The Potter County Democratic Committee
Paid For By The Potter County Democratic Committee
Vehicle Into A Building In Bradford
On November 4, at 8:30 am Bradford City was dispatched to 195 Pleasant St. for a vehicle into a building
Wildfire In Ridgway
On November 3, at 2:48 pm Ridgway was dispatched for a wildfire caused by a transformer explosion at 6984 Grant Rd.
Structure Fire In Hamilton Twp.
On November 3, at 2:47 pm Blossburg, Mansfield, Liberty Fire Depts. were dispatched to 44 Hillside Ln. for a house fire with possible entrapment. Wellsboro has been dispatched for RIT this fire has been upgraded to a second alarm
Cash Donations Make a Difference in Fighting Local Food Insecurity
(Editor’s note: The following is the second in a four-part series of op-eds by Olean Food Pantry board members in preparation for the Season of Giving.)
By Nick Hamed
Olean Food Pantry board member
Charity isn’t free. Every act of kindness carries a price tag – even volunteering, which costs time.
Robert “Bob” L. Papalia, of Warren, PA
Robert L. Papalia, 67, of Warren, PA, died on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in the Rouse Home after an extended illness.
He was born in Warren, PA on November 28, 1956, the son of the late Ross J. and Patricia Giltinan Papalia. Bob was a graduate of Warren Area High School, Class of 1974 and then attended Jamestown Community College. He worked as an Aging Care Manager for the Area Agency on Aging in Warren.
Dean Fazio, 72 of Warren, PA
Dean J. Fazio, 72, of Warren, PA., died Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Warren Manor Nursing Home, Warren, PA., after a brief illness. He was born July 15, 1952, in Warren, PA.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AGENDA NOV 6, 1:30 p.m., PERSONAL COMMITTEE MEETING 2:00 p.m., RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AGENDANA, 2:15 p.m.
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Public Safety Committee Agenda November 6, 1:30 p.m.
PennDOT – District 3 News
Reconstruction Project Continues on Interstate 80 EB in Columbia County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a multi-year reconstruction and resurfacing project continues on Interstate 80 eastbound in Columbia County, between mile markers 230 and 244 in Hemlock, Scott, and Mifflin Townships.
On Sunday, November 3, 2024, the contractor will perform roadway joint sawing and sealing between mile markers 230 and 234 in Hemlock and Scott townships. This work will occur between the hours of 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM, with an alternating lane restriction in place. This work is expected to be completed in one night.
On Monday November 4, 2024, the contractor will repair an area of roadway near eastbound mile marker 244 in Mifflin Township that was previously damaged by a crash. This work will occur between the hours of 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM, with an alternating lane restriction in place. This work is expected to be completed in one night.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, watch for stopped or slow-moving vehicle, watch for lane changes, and drive with caution through the work zone.
New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co., Inc. is the prime contractor for this $11.1 million reconstruction and resurfacing project. Work includes shoulder reconstruction, roadway resurfacing, structure preservation, signing, and other miscellaneous work. Work on this project is anticipated to be completed in 2025.
New Seasonal Hours for the Wildlife Center
With the shortening days of late fall, Sinnemahoning State Park will shift the hours of operation for the Wildlife Center. Starting Saturday November 2nd the Wildlife Center will be open 8:00 am to 4:00 pm daily.
Saturday, November 9th, 2024
12:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M –Waterfowl Watch– Surrounded by hundreds of thousands of acres of forests, the George B. Stevenson Reservoir serves as a valuable stop over habitat for many different types of migrating waterbirds. Stop by the Lake Day Use Area and scope the lake with a park naturalist looking for ducks, grebes, loons, and swans.
Meets at: Lake Day Use Area
FALL TURKEY SEASON
Pennsylvania’s fall turkey season kicks off Saturday, Nov. 2 in 20 of Pennsylvania’s 22 Wildlife Management Units (WMUs.) The fall season is closed in WMUs 5C and 5D. For the remaining WMUs, the season lengths are as follows: WMUs 1B, 3D, 4C and 4E –Nov. 2-Nov. 9; WMUs 1A, 2G, 3A, 4A, 4B and 4D –Nov. 2-Nov. 16; WMUs 2A, 2F, 3B, and 3C –Nov. 2-Nov. 16 and Nov. 27-Nov. 29; WMUs 2B, 2C, 2D & 2E –Nov. 2-Nov. 22 and Nov. 27-Nov. 29; and WMUs 5A and 5B – Nov. 2-Nov. 5. Hunters are advised that the three-day Thanksgiving season again will run Wednesday, Thursday and Friday only in applicable WMUs.
As a reminder, no single-projectile firearms may be used in the fall turkey seasons. Hunters may use shotguns with fine shot and archery gear only.
Mercy Batterson Wins First Place
Mercy Batterson competed in the Model Horse Show at the State Horse Show in Harrisburg, PA. She received both grand champion and reserve champion, along with master showman for the fantasy class!
Congratulations Mercy on your achievements!
Jeffrey S. Lane, 56, of Emporium, PA
Jeffrey S. Lane, 56, of Emporium, PA passed away at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, PA on Thursday afternoon (October 31, 2024). He was born May 20, 1968 in Towanda, PA a son of the late Carl Walter John and Marianna Darling Lane.
He attended SRU School District. He worked as a logger for many years before working at GKN where he worked for over 25 years. He was a member of Bucktail Rod & Gun Club. He loved fishing, hunting, camping and anything outdoors.