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.
Litter Pickup Next Week on Snake Road in Conyngham Township, Columbia County
Montoursville, PA – In an effort to improve our environment and clean up our local roadways, PennDOT maintenance crews will pick up litter next week along Snake Road (Route 3004) in Conyngham Township, Columbia County.
Crews will be working along Snake Road from the Northumberland County line to the intersection with Route 61 near Ashland. Litter cleanup will take place Monday, October 27, 2025, to Saturday, November 1, 2025, during daylight hours, weather permitting.
Most work will occur off the roadway with minimal impacts to traffic. Occasionally, motorists may encounter flaggers controlling traffic to allow equipment to enter the roadway.
Motorists are reminded to slow down, drive with caution, be alert for stopped or slow-moving vehicles, and watch for workers near the roadway.
Robert C. Tingley, Sr., 79, of Bradford, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at his home.
He was born on March 2, 1946 in Bradford; a son of the late Harold and Angeline Romano Tingley.
He was a 1964 graduate of the Bradford Area High School.
Bob was a longtime member of the St. Bernard Catholic Church where he was a member of the choir. He was a member of the Italian American Progressive Club and an avid bowler in his younger years. Over a thirty-eight year period he donated over 28 gallons of blood to the American Red Cross.
James F. GOTSHALL, 91, of Port Allegany, PA, passed Wednesday, October 22, 2025 in UPMC Williamsport. He was born November 21, 1933, in Buffalo, NY. On February 25, 1967, in Smethport, he married Kathryn M. Earle Olmstead, who survives.
A 1951 graduate of Port Allegany High School, he was employed by Ball-Foster Glass Container Co. in Port Allegany, retiring in 1999. Jim was a member of the First Church of God in Eldred and served as an officer of Glass, Molders, & Plastics International Union Local #54 for 33 years.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that Route 6 is closed in both directions between Red Rock Road and West Valley Road (Route 1025) due to a multi-vehicle crash in Standing Stone Township, Bradford County.
A detour is in place using Route 187 and Wyalusing New Albany Road (Route 2010). Route 6 is expected to be closed for several hours. Motorists should expect delays and drive with caution in the area.
St. Marys, Pa.: Illustrator Matt Higgins of Fox Township, Pa., is the visiting artist at the Ruffed Grouse Society’s (RGS) Upland Bird Hunt held at the Red Fern on Saturday, November 8, in St. Marys, Pa.
Matt has been illustrating for decades but only recently decided to become more business oriented with his work. Matt specializes in Pennsylvania wildlife and history. He has completed illustrations of pets, house portraits, historical scenes, and unique landscapes. Matt will be showcasing an original work of his choosing at the Grand Banquet on Saturday, 11/8. Members of the public can attend the Grand Banquet of the Upland Bird Hunt that Saturday by contacting jedhamberger@gmail.com.
Matt was selected as the winning artist for the 2024 PA Waterfowl Stamp with his illustration of a pair of breeding plumage hooded mergansers.
Every November, the northern region of Pennsylvania is the cornerstone of the Ruffed Grouse Society’s Upland Bird Hunt in the Pa Wilds. And every year the Ruffed Grouse Society invites a special, nationally or regionally recognized, artist to showcase the upland hunting life through their art form. Each artist is invited to the log cabin-theme Red Fern Conference Center in St. Marys, Elk County, to highlight their art during the “Meet the Artist” Grand Banquet on the Saturday of the Upland Bird Hunt. Hunters can actively interact with the visiting artist as they finish an art piece related to upland hunting. The completed art piece is then auctioned off that evening.
Matt can be contacted by email at mahiggins66@gmail.com, or check out his Facebook Page, Matt Higgins Art.
Note to reporters: Photo 1 – Matt Higgins 2024 PA Waterfowl Stamp.
Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 5–6 PM | Free & Open to All Ages!
Photo courtesy Barbara Moscato Brown Library
Thursday, October 23, 2025
EMPORIUM PA – Get ready for an hour of living history that’s as entertaining as it is enlightening! This Native American Heritage Month, the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library is thrilled to welcome Lancequiver Sequoyah White Eagle—a celebrated Native American storyteller, historian, and cultural educator—for an evening of tales, wisdom, and wonder.
Karen Irene Hulings Davidson, 75, of Ludlow, PA, formerly of Warren, PA, died on Thursday October 23, 2025, in her home. Family will receive friends on Monday October 27, 2025, from 10:00 to 12:00 in the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St. Warren, PA. Funeral services will follow in funeral home at 12:00 pm. A complete obituary will be published when its available.
BRADFORD, Pa. — Internationally acclaimed illusionist Leon Etienne will bring his touring production Magic Rocks! to the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s Bromeley Family Theater at 7 p.m. on Nov. 1.
Etienne, who has appeared on “America’s Got Talent,” “Penn & Teller: Fool Us!,” “Masters of Illusion” and “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” is known for combining large-scale illusions, expert sleight of hand, and quick-witted comedy in an engaging performance suitable for audiences of all ages.
James T. Foster, 85, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Penn Highlands Elk.
He was born April 18, 1940, at the Foster home in St. Marys, son of the late George and Helen Beimel Foster. He was a lifelong resident of the area, was a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1958, and worked for the City of St. Marys, where he retired in 2013.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (October 23) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) announced today that High Point Lake, located in Elk Lick and Addison Townships, Somerset County, has been closed to public access and fishing. This closure is effective immediately and will remain in place until the completion of an upcoming dam rehabilitation project.
In the interest of public safety, access to the lakebed, dam, and both the north and south access areas is prohibited. Visitors to the lake should abide by posted signs and barriers restricting access to parking areas.
Serving our Community: Collecting for our Unsheltered Residents
Belmont, NY – At October’s “Coffee with Democrats” (Saturday, October 11, at the Friendship Free Library), the Allegany County Democratic Committee (ACDC) began a month-long project to collect clothing and needful things for the county’s unsheltered population.
This drive continues throughout October, with drop-off points available across the county. To obtain the address of the nearest drop-off location to you, contact ACDC by phone/text/email.
Particularly needed are socks and long underwear (thermal if possible), winter outerwear, hand/food warmers, blankets, and tarps or tents as well as all clothing items for men, women, and children. The Committee is proud to organize these efforts to help support vulnerable people in our communities.
Valerie A. ABBOTT, 67, of Wellsville, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in UR Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. Born September 28, 1958, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Lioanel L., Jr. and Barbara Ann Burdick Abbott.
A 1976 graduate of Wellsville High School, she was employed by AVX Corporation in Olean for 36 years. Valerie enjoyed spending time with family, the family dogs, reading, and word puzzles.
Joanne Gasper, 94, a resident of Brookdale Senior Living in Pittsburgh and formerly of St. Marys, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side Tuesday, October 21, 2025 following a lengthy illness.
She was born November 22, 1930, in Emporium, daughter of the late George A. and Kathryn Davin Kinsler. Joanne was a graduate of Emporium High School, Class of 1948, continued her education at the University of Buffalo and earned her Master’s of Education from Penn State University. Joanne spent her working career as an elementary school teacher, where she touched countless young lives. She retired from the St. Marys School District in 1992.
RIDGWAY, Pa (October 21, 2025)– Every October, Employment Support Services (ESS) at Dickinson Center, Inc. (DCI), recognizes local businesses that support hiring disabled individuals during our National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebration. NDEAM focuses on the values and talents that disabled individuals can contribute to the workforce. This year’s event continues to spotlight employers that promote vocational goals through our ongoing #InclusiveEmployers campaign.
(Coudersport Rotary President Andrea Streich and Dr. John Bolling)
On September 8, 2025, Coudersport Rotary Club welcomed Dr. John Boll as our speaker at A&W West End Grill. Dr. John Boll attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and attended a family medicine residency in Williamsport. He practiced full spectrum family medicine (including OB) in eastern Tennessee in an underserved rural community for 10 years. In 2012 he and his family moved back to Williamsport where he joined the UPMC Williamsport Family Medicine Residency faculty.
How many times do we encounter hearing-impaired people and wish that we knew how to communicate with them? As we age, we gradually lose some of our hearing. Sign language can help. Also, mothers of pre-lingual children can use sign language as a tool with their little ones.
If you already know some signs but want to learn more to take your knowledge to the next level, here is your opportunity. Intermediate Sign Language will introduce signs (cities, states, countries, holidays, household items, religious terms, etc.), using sign language in conversation, as well as, slang, and a discussion on political correctness as it pertains to signing and the deaf culture.
Intermediate Sign Language, taught by Sheri Greene, will be held on Tuesdays, November 4 – December 9, 2025, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Education Council’s office at 5 Water Street, Coudersport. The cost for this 6-week course is $160/person. The registration deadline is Friday, October 31st. To register, visit www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877.
Due to cold temperatures and showers predicted during the day on Friday we are canceling this week’s Farmers Market for October 24th.
We look forward to seeing you next week on Halloween for our final day with an outside market.
We move inside at the Riley Gallery on Main Street on Saturdays 11 to 2. Look for some of our vendors participating in the SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Thank you for supporting us this summer through a difficult growing season.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that work will continue next week on the installation of a Truck Rollover Warning System at the Route 15 / Interstate 180 / Route 220 interchange in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County.
On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, and Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the contractor, Bruce and Merrilees, will be preforming calibration testing for the Truck Rollover Warning System. Work will be performed between Foy Avenue / High Street interchange (Exit 137) and Route 15 / Interstate 180 / Route 220 interchange. Motorists can expect alternating lane restrictions between the hours of 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
Rowan Crisp from the Lumber Heritage Region used historical pictures to tell the story of Penn’s Woods.
Third grade students from FSG Elementary, Johnsonburg Area Elementary, Fox Township Elementary, St. Marys Catholic Elementary, and St. Leo’s Elementary schools recently took part in the Into the Woods program — a hands-on educational event focused on forestry, conservation, and environmental stewardship. The event was hosted by Ridgway FSG Elementary School through a collaboration between the Community Education Center (CEC) and the Allegheny Hardwoods Utilization Group (AHUG).
