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Coudersport Rotary Club welcomed Librarian Teri McDowell to our September 15, 2025, meeting at A&W West End Grill. Teri McDowell has been the Librarian at Coudersport Public Library for 10 years. For 25 years she worked as a journalist and writer for local newspapers and he has a bachelor’s degree in Library

Science and two Masters degrees.

Teri is Chair of a regional library association and President-elect of the Pennsylvania Public Library Association. She is a former Rotarian until she couldn’t attend due to work. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of A Way Out.

Pike Township’s Dump Facility located in Galeton, PA will begin Winter hours of operation on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The dump will operate each Sunday from 9am-3pm and each Wednesday from 12:30pm-4:30pm. Only Pike Township residents / dwelling owners have access to the facility. For additional information or municipal resources, please contact the Secretary at 814-433-2333 or by email at piketownship20@gmail.com. 

Kristy Carlson is a proud mother of two, an active community member, and a strong advocate for teamwork and progress. As one of the organizers of the 5K for Fireworks and a committed member of Parks and Recreation, Kristy has shown her passion for bringing people together and creating opportunities for our community to thrive.

In addition to her local involvement, Kristy proudly serves in the United States Air Force, where she’s gained invaluable leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills that she’s eager to bring to the School Board.

Kristy believes in supporting our teachers, empowering our students, and fostering open communication between families, schools, and the community. With her dedication, service, and collaborative spirit, Kristy Carlson would be a strong and steady voice working to ensure our schools continue to grow and succeed.

Vote Kristy Carlson for School Board — Leadership, Service, and Heart for Our Community.

Coudersport, PA ] — The Potter County Artisan Center invites local youth to discover the beauty of the natural world through art and observation in the upcoming Kids’ Nature Journaling class, held Tuesday from 3:30 to 5:00 PM at the Artisan Center in Coudersport.

Led by an environmental educator from Lyman Run State Park, this indoor program encourages participants to observe nature closely, ask questions, and record their discoveries using words, pictures, and numbers in a personal journal. Students will spend time observing bird activity through a live bird feeder camera and then engage in guided journaling activities using natural materials brought into the studio.

The Mt Jewett Rotary Club welcomed guest speaker Russ Swanson, Nebo and Bridgeview Cemetery Board Member. Russ

provided an overview of cemetery operations, maintenance requirements, and upcoming projects. Russ has been integral to

keeping these historic cemeteries in tip-top shape for decades. Thanks to Russ and the entire cemetery board for all of their

hard work!  At the conclusion of the meeting, the Club presented Russ with a one-thousand-dollar check to support the

ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the cemeteries. The Club has been a supporter of both cemeteries for many years.

The Mt. Jewett Rotary Club meets on Wednesday evenings at the Barrel House Restaurant at Lantz Corners at 6:15 p.m.  We

are neighbors, community leaders, and global citizens uniting for a common good.  With you, we can accomplish even more.

If you would like to sponsor a wreath for a veteran, visit WWW.WREATHSACROSSAMERICA.ORG.

Choose Sponsor a wreath. $17 each.

Choose the cemetery where the wreath will be placed. (Card Creek, Fishing Creek, Hill, Lyman or Sartwell Creek.)

Choose Customization.

Choose In Honor/In Memory of, then enter the name.

If you prefer to order locally, please contact me, Angela Milford or Kassie Shumac to place your order with a check payable to Wreaths Across America.  Cut off to order locally is November 20.

Ceremony will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025, 10:00am Riverside Methodist Church, Roulette PA.

          BRADFORD, PA / OLEAN, NY – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, are proud to announce the winners of the 2025 October Star Awards. This month’s BRMC and OGH recipients were Joe Warner, PTA, and Katie Weaver, RN, respectively.

Joe Warner starting at BRMC in 2011 as a physical therapist assistant in the outpatient rehabilitation services. He was honored as the BRMC October Star Award recipient. 

Hormel Foods Corporation, an Austin, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,874,815 pounds of foodservice ready-to-eat frozen chicken products that may be contaminated with pieces of metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a drainage improvement project continues with work moving to Route 15 southbound in Jackson Township, Lycoming County. Work on Route 15 northbound in Cogan House Township has been completed.

LSI, Inc., an Alpena, S.D. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,277,540 pounds of a ready-to-eat Korean barbecue pork jerky product that may be contaminated with pieces of metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a crack seal project continues next week in Bradford County.

Sunday night, October 26, 2025, the contractor, Vestal Asphalt, will continue to crack seal Golden Mile (Route 6) in Wysox Township, Bradford County during overnight hours. Work is expected to take place from 9:00 PM Sunday night and finish at 6:00 AM, Monday October 27, 2025.   

The Village of Fredonia announced today that the water conservation order issued last week for customers served by the Village of Fredonia water supply has been lifted.

Village officials confirmed that the reservoir has recovered to normal operating levels, allowing water use to return to standard conditions.

“The Village would like to thank all affected water customers for their cooperation and patience while the conservation order was in effect,” said Mayor Michael Ferguson. “Community support was instrumental in helping the reservoir recover quickly.”
Residents may now resume normal water use.

For more information, please contact the Village of Fredonia at 716-679-2304 or the Chautauqua County Health Department at 716-753-4481.

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that preparations will begin next week for a roadway resurfacing and drainage improvement project Route 405 in Point Township, Northumberland County.

Between Monday, October 27, 2025, and Friday, October 31, 2025, the contractor will begin tree trimming between Eighth Street and Ferry Road. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained where work is being performed. Tree trimming will be performed between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised a bridge replacement project continues on Route 14 in Trout Run, Lycoming County.

Route 14 remains closed between the Route 15 north exit ramp (Exit 148) and Trout Run Mountain Road (Route 1002), while the contractor, Rylind Construction Company, Inc. continues construction of the bridge and realignment of Route 14.

This portion of Route 14 will remain closed through Tuesday, October 28. The following detours are in place.