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* WHAT…Temperatures in the mid 30s will result in frost formation.

* WHERE…North Central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN…From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Near-ground freezing temperatures could kill uncovered sensitive outdoor vegetation.

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On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 2 p.m., Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Executive Director Tim Schaeffer and staff will be joined by State Representative Bud Cook and local officials at Smitty’s Marina to celebrate National Safe Boating Week.  In addition, officials will announce a new opportunity for local boaters to earn their Boating Safety Education Certificate this summer.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (May 16) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is alerting boaters that access to a portion of the Susquehanna River will be restricted from May 22-25, during the upcoming Air Dot Show Tour at Harrisburg International Airport, Dauphin County.

For the safety of the public and air show participants, buoys will be placed in the river to mark a temporary exclusion zone which includes the immediate area adjacent to the airport runway and extends to mid-river.  Waterways Conservation Officers and other security personnel will be present in the area to redirect boat traffic around the exclusion zone, as necessary.  Unauthorized persons and boats who enter the restricted area will result in a delay in air show operations and could be subject to fines and penalties.

A map of the temporary exclusion zone can be viewed here.

2025 Theme: “Color Our World” encourages creativity, self-expression & summer reading fun

EMPORIUM, PA — Get ready to paint the town with your imagination! The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library invites children to join the most colorful adventure of the summer with the launch of its 2025 Summer Reading Program, “Color Our World!”

Excitement is building as one of the oldest and most challenging distance running events in the eastern United States celebrates its golden anniversary this year. The God’s Country Marathon, scheduled for Saturday, June 7, on the Galeton-to-Coudersport course will be one for the books!

Organizers are planning some special events to mark the 50th year. Among guests who are expected to converge at the courthouse square finish line are the course record-holder, Terry Stanley, race founder Ralph Wentz, and some other notables. As always, runners will answer the starter’s gun at Galeton Area School, progress to U.S. Rt. 6 and “conquer” the grueling course up and over Denton Hill enroute to the courthouse square finish line.

For the first time since 2018, the Pennsylvania College of Technology archery team has an All-American.

Casey Keiter of Dornsife became the 44^th Wildcat to earn that distinction as the USA Archery Collegiate Target Nationals wrapped up Saturday at Lansing, Michigan, as a result of his top 10 indoor (9.867) and outdoor (9.208) national scores (19.075 total) in the men’s fixed pins discipline.

Earlier in the week, Penn College’s women’s softball team competed in the NCAA Division III Cleveland Regional, and several softball and baseball players were awarded postseason honors.

This coming week, the college’s United East-championship men’s golf team will compete in the NCAA Division III Championships in the Rochester, New York, area.

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CARLISLE, PA. Clinton James Baker (Jim), 78, formerly of Wellsboro, PA and Port Allegany, PA, passed away on January 6, 2025.

Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life for Jim on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Sartwell Creek Union Church, 980 Sartwell Creek Rd., Port Allegany, PA with visitation from 1:00 -2:00 followed by a Service of Celebration at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Allen Long officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.

The family has entrusted Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Home, Port Allegany, with his care. Online condolences: hartletarboxfuneralhomes.com

Memorial Service for Roy Amidon, Oswayo, PA

Family and friends are invited to a grave side Memorial Service

for Roy Amidon on Saturday, May 31st, at 11:00 AM. The service will be

held at the Rathone Cemetery on the road to Oswayo. A luncheon will

follow at the Oswayo United Methodist Church to share stories

and memories.

CORRY – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) celebrated their annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 17 at 2:00 p.m. The event took place at Enchanted Beginnings in Corry, with four students being recognized for completing their certificate or degree programs. The ceremony recognized three students in absentia.

President Snelick opened the celebration by sharing words about the newest collection of graduates and the milestone they accomplished.

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Coudersport Area Lions Club had the pleasure of serving dinner at the annual Coudersport Volunteer Firefighter’s Appreciation Dinner.  Our community is blessed to have such a dedicated group of men & women who are willing to risk their lives to help us when there is a fire.  It was an honor for the Lions Club to help serve these brave volunteers on this special evening.  

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. 

Williamsport, Pa., May 16, 2025 – More than 200 UPMC in North Central Pa. nurses gathered at Bald Birds Brewing Company in Jersey Shore on Wednesday, May 7, to celebrate each other at the annual Nurses Recognition and Awards Banquet.

“Thank you for showing up each day with compassion, skill, and strength. Thank you for being the heart of this organization and for making a difference in the lives of so many,’ said Sue Duchman, vice president and chief nursing officer, UPMC in North Central Pa. “Nurses Week is about honoring the care you provide — not just in patient rooms or clinics — but in every moment you spend listening, advocating, comforting, and healing. You are the reason patients feel seen and safe. You are the reason our mission comes to life.”

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of May 19. 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:

Manual Patching

• Route 6 starting approximately a quarter mile west of Detrick Road in Wetmore Township and continuing eastbound to the intersection of Route 219 at Lantz Corners. Monday, May 19, through Friday, May 23. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.

Most permanent pothole patching is completed in the spring/summer when temperatures stay consistently above freezing. If maintenance crews were not repairing potholes, the road surface would break up further and require more expensive corrective measures.

Pipe Replacing & Cleaning

• Route 66 between Route 6 in Kane Borough and the Elk-McKean County line approximately 2.5 miles south of Kane Borough in Wetmore Township. Monday, May 19, through Friday, May 23. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
• The entirety of Route 3001 (Settlement Road) in Wetmore Township. Monday, May 19, through Friday, May 23. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.

Pipe replacement and cleaning are essential in maintaining water flow around state roadways. Controlling water flow is one of the most important aspects of maintaining pavements. Uncontrolled water flow will damage both the pavement surface and the area under the pavement, which causes deterioration across the length of the pipe.

Shoulder Maintenance

• Route 321 between Route 346 and Route 59 in Corydon Township. Monday, May 19. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
• Route 321 between Route 59 in Corydon and the Elk-McKean County line approximately 2.5 miles south of Kane Borough in Wetmore Township. Monday, May 19. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
• Route 346 between the McKean-Warren County line approximately 15 miles east of the City of Bradford and Main Street in the City of Bradford. Tuesday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 21. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
• Route 4004 (Corydon Street) between Dorothy Lane in Bradford Township and and Route 4007 (South Avenue) in the City of Bradford. Thursday, May 22. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
• The entirety of Route 4009 (Interstate Parkway) in Bradford Township and the City of Bradford. Friday, May 23. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.

Shoulder cutting removes excess material and debris from unpaved shoulder areas. Shoulder grading involves the shaping and stabilizing of those same areas. Both operations improve drainage, allow water to leave the roadway, and eliminate shoulder drop-offs. These are crucial highway maintenance operations because when drainage systems do not function properly, water collects on the road, weakens pavement, accelerates the formation of potholes, and creates the potential for icing conditions in the winter months.

Vegetation Management

• Route 155 between Route 446 in Eldred Township and Route 6 in Port Allegany Borough. Monday, May 19, through Friday, May 23. 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.
• Route 155 starting at Route 6 in Port Allegany Borough and the McKean-Potter County Line approximately 8.25 miles south of Port Allegany Borough in Liberty Township. Monday, May 19, through Friday, May 23. 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.

Mowing, herbicide spraying, and selected tree thinning help maintain a safe roadway free of obstructing vegetation, improving visibility to spot signage, traffic control devices, and other motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and animals approaching the road. Additionally, a well-maintained roadside can improve drainage and prolong the life of the roadway.

This schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, emergencies, or other unforeseen interruptions.

Customers can report road concerns by calling 1-800-FIX-ROAD. If calling after hours, please leave a name and phone number.

For more information on PennDOT’s maintenance activities, visit www.PennDOT.pa.gov/about-us/maintenanceactivities.