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 The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Potter County the week of June 16. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in Potter County for the coming week is as follows:

Mechanized Patching

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of June 16. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in McKean County for the coming week is as follows:

Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning

• Route 546 at a bridge spanning Knapp Creek in Otto Township. Monday, June 16, through Friday, June 20. This work takes place off the roadway and has minimal, if any, traffic impact, however PennDOT still urges drivers to exercise caution when passing crews working along the shoulder.

Pennsylvania has some of the oldest bridges in the country, with an age of more than 50 years on average. Preventive maintenance is vital in extending the life of the structures. As such, PennDOT maintenance crews perform some bridge deck patching and structural repairs.

Minecraft Mania: Get ready for an epic adventure that will take you to the blocky world of Minecraft! Join us for an exciting camp that will challenge your critical thinking skills, ignite your creativity, and test your teamwork abilities like never before. Collaborate with your fellow campers to overcome obstacles, create solutions, and achieve your goals. But the excitement does not stop there! You will also compete in team challenges that will put your Minecraft skills to the test. Build the tallest tower, navigate a tricky maze, or solve a riddle to unlock the next level. For students entering grades 5 – 8, camp will be held on July 28 – 31, 2025; for students entering grades 9 – 12, camp will be held on August 4 – 7, 2025.

Do your plans include postsecondary education? Northern PA Regional College (NPRC) brings affordable education to you. The Summer 2025 semester begins on Monday, June 2^nd and is divided into three sections: Summer A meets once or twice a week from June 2 – July 31, 2025; Summer B meets Monday through Thursday from June 2 – June 26, 2025; and Summer C meets Monday through Thursday from July 7 – July 31, 2025.

Fourteen courses are being offered, including Introduction to Psychology, Interpersonal Communication, US Government and Politics, and Art Appreciation, to name a few. These courses are part of five associate degrees – Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Liberal Studies, and Social Sciences. If you are not interested in pursuing an associate degree at this time, NPRC’s team will help you select courses or training that meet your goals.

 The Grimes Cemetery’s annual meeting will be held on Thursday, June 19th, at 6 p.m., at the Port Allegany American Legion.

Penn State Extension educators will cover how to preserve food safely at home 

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Extension will offer in-person food preservation workshops in McKean, Potter and Jefferson counties this June and July. 

Instructors will present research-backed information to help dispel food preservation myths, point out unsafe practices and offer practical tips to ensure a positive experience when preserving food at home. 

These workshops will help attendees — whether seasoned experts or beginners — to gain valuable food-preservation skills, organizers noted. 

Workshop topics, times, dates and locations are as follows: 

B.J. Knefley

We live in a time when the celebration of material possessions has overshadowed the recognition of individuals. Their belongings and accomplishments frequently overshadow the significance of the person. However, neither truly honors the individual for who they are at their core, which connects to their inherent value and worth. 

Unfortunately, many people derive their worth from their achievements or social status. But is that enough? What happens when life changes? What occurs as they age or retire? Our entire identity can become entangled with our roles or possessions, leading us to feel lost or irrelevant when they are taken away. Being celebrated fulfills a fundamental need in everyone. When someone is celebrated, it affirms their value, worth, and significance.  

 EMPORIUM, Pa. —A Penn State Extension in-person workshop will provide evidence-based training aimed at saving lives and reducing suicidal behaviors. The workshop is scheduled from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. June 24, at the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library, 27 W. 4th St., Emporium, PA.  

 Penn State Extension educators will lead this webinar training, “Question, Persuade and Refer,” developed by the QPR Institute. Participants can learn to recognize warning signs of suicide in friends, coworkers, family members or neighbors in need. 

HARRISBURG, Pa. (June 13) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) today announced several upcoming committee meetings to be held virtually during the month of July.  These meetings will be held online with Commissioners and PFBC staff participating remotely.

Agendas for all public meetings can be found on the PFBC website (Fishandboat.com).  Dates, times, information on submitting public comment, and links for viewing these meetings virtually can be found below:

 From Brotherhood to Self-Defense: Tribe of Lions Hosts Men’s Safety Seminar in Bradford

Local microchurch and men’s movement team up to equip men with confidence and real-world protection skills.

Men’s Self-Defense Seminar | Bradford, PA

On Wednesday, June 18 from 6:00–7:30 PM, the mats at Miller’s Kenpo Karate Dojo (11 Forman Street, Bradford, PA) won’t just be for martial arts students—they’ll be the training ground for men learning how to stand strong and stay safe.

On June 7, 2025, the Lions Club hosted a water station at Mile Marker 11 and cheered on the participants of the 50th God’s Country Marathon.  On June 13, 2025, the club hosted our annual Strawberry Festival at the Courthouse Square.  Thank you to the over 75 community members who purchased one of the sweet treats!  All of the proceeds from the festival will be used by the Lions Club to help community members & local organizations.  

The Coudersport Area Lions Club meets the first Monday of each month at 3:00 PM in the Ambulance Hall located at 122 E 2nd Street.  The Lions Club is a volunteer organization that supports our local community through service projects.  If you are interested in finding out more about the Lions, please feel free to join us at one of our meetings, or call 814-203-3664. 

Weekend of June 20^th

Program Title: Birdsong Bingo

Date: Friday, June 20th

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Campground Amphitheater

Description: This program will entail learning multiple calls of different  songbirds that are common to this area, followed by a bingo game to test your memory!

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Ellwood D. Cosgrove      “beloved husband, father, and grandfather”

COUDERSPORT, PA—Ellwood D. Cosgrove, 91, of Coudersport, passed away with his loving wife by his side on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Cole Manor, Coudersport, after a period of declining health.

Born on Thursday, December 28, 1933 in York, he was a son of Lacy P. and Irene M. Young Cosgrove. On October 13, 1956 in Cockeysville, MD, he married Betty L. Layne, who survives.

Work on the kitchen area of the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce Innovation Center focusing on floor installation.  This week the entrance to the artisan center  will be moved to  the side door adjacent to the parking lot to accommodate work on the floor in the vestibule.  In addition a new floor will be installed in the kitchen area of the building.  That work is expected to take one week.

Fifteen teams hit the Emporium Country Club course June 12.  The funds benefit community programs hosted by the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce.

Several of the teams represented businesses/organizations in the county including Crown Realty, Embassy Powdered Metals, Kinetic Business, Straub Insurance, and Burkhouse Contracting.  Placing first in net was the team comprised of  Tim Curry, Pat Lewis, Dick Logue and Tom Langford.  Placing first in gross was the team Mike Keefer,  Ed Mottern, Buff Kelley, and Ken Stuart.

Since its inception more than 17 years ago no one took home the $10,000 cash hole in one sponsored by Caldwell Corporation.  All participants received golf balls from Emporium Food Market and mini fans from Kinetic Business.