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With a year of experience under their belts, a young core of Pennsylvania College of Technology baseball players enter this season with a new focus and a “taking care of business” attitude that veteran coach Chris Howard translates into on-field success.

Howard’s 19^th edition is scheduled to open its season at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday at first-time opponent Gettysburg College.

“Last year, we were a team that started eight, sometimes nine freshmen or first-year players. I would say that we have a key returner in every position on the field,” Howard said.

A year ago, the Wildcats finished 17-21 overall and were 5-10 in the United East Conference, missing the playoffs for just the second time in 17 full seasons.

Leading those returnees is sophomore centerfielder Dallas Griess of Williamsport, last year’s United East Rookie of the Year, a member of the UE first team, and a D3baseball.com All-Region IV and American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings Division III All-Region Mid-Atlantic third-team honoree.

On February 20 at 10:39 Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to Maple St. for a woman ill

The annual Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinics hosted by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will continue during the week of Feb. 24 with the following events:

·       Smethport Senior Center, 119 W. Main St., Smethport: Tuesday, Feb. 25, 9-11 a.m.

·       Port Allegany Senior Center, 216 N. Main St., Port Allegany: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

·       Ulysses Senior Center, 522 Main St., Ulysses: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

·       Galeton Public Library, 5 Park Lane, Galeton: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2-3:30 p.m.

·       Mt. Jewett Senior Center, 8 E. Main St., Mt. Jewett: Thursday, Feb. 27, 1-3 p.m.

The service is free, and no appointment is required.  

In memoriam Kane Borough Patrolman Steve Jerman

District Attorney and McKean County Law Enforcement Remember Patrolman Steve Jerman

McKean County Law Enforcement honors the memory of Patrolman Steve Jerman, who was shot and killed during a traffic stop on February 20, 1999. 

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer: “Patrolman Stephen Jerman’s memory is honored by McKean County Law Enforcement and the District Attorney’s Office.  A respected member of his community and law enforcement family, Patrolman Jerman made a heroic sacrifice 26 years ago.  In any circle, he is remembered as a teacher, mentor and friend. 

Today is a solemn anniversary to honor a local hero whose death impacted not only the community he served but law enforcement across the state and members of law enforcement who came after him.

 It is a life well-lived that lets us know how deep of an impact his death has made.  And the memory of Patrolman Steve Jerman remains solidly implanted.

On this anniversary, we honor Patrolman Stephen M. Jerman and offer heartfelt prayers to his family and we want them to know we will continue his legacy and we will honor it.

On behalf of the McKean County District Attorney’s Office and the McKean County Law Enforcement community, I express our sympathy and respect.  We vow to honor and remember our fallen officer Patrolman Steven Jerman.”

The Deane Center for the Performing Arts is presenting “Pirate School: Sea Dreams,” a madcap, swashbuckling solo show created and performed live by veteran New York actor David Engel on Friday, March 14 at 7 p.m. in the Coolidge Theatre at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.

“Pirate School: Sea Dreams” allows kids and their caregivers the chance to live out their dreams of daring adventure and quench their undeniable thirst to join the briny buccaneers of yore. Because children crave to be part of the action, all of Mr. Engel’s shows feature immersive full-audience active participation. 

Set to an original cartoon-inspired musical score, complete with sound effects, Engel as Pirate Professor Billy Bones teaches the finer points of lighthearted mischief and offers up zany lessons on how to stand, talk, sing and laugh like a boisterous buccaneer, all while promoting good manners, polite behavior and social courage.

Children have a natural fascination for adventure and the pirates’ life on the high seas. With eye-popping puppetry, eccentric props, and slapstick sword play, Pirate School is a riotous, interactive variety show suitable for all ages. Where else can you find a talking skull and the world’s only wearable pirate ship?

The show’s run time is 60 minutes without intermission. Children are encouraged to wear pirate costumes.

Tickets are free for youngsters ages 2 and under; $10 for children ages 3 to 12 and $15 for those 13 and older, including adults. For tickets, call 570-724-6220 or visit deanecenter.com.   

PIAA District 9 playoff tickets must be purchased online.
No tickets will be sold at the door.

Link to purchase tickets:
www.bit.ly/piaad9-tickets

The Coudersport boys and girls basketball teams have entered the PIAA
DIX playoffs.

This Friday the girls will be hosting Oswayo Valley at the Coudersport
High school.  The game will begin at 7:00pm.

The boys will be traveling to Keystone High School, also for a 7:00pm start.

ALL PLAYOFF TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE.  No physical tickets will be sold at the door.

Cancer treatment has advanced significantly, helping more people live longer, healthier lives. However, some of these lifesaving therapies—such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted treatments, and radiation—can have unintended effects on the heart. This is known as cardiotoxicity, and it can lead to serious heart conditions both during and years after treatment.

To help protect heart health during cancer care, cardiologists and oncologists work together as a team to prevent, diagnose, and treat heart issues in cancer patients.

How Cancer Treatment Affects the Heart

While certain cancer therapies are crucial for treating the disease, the heart and blood vessels may be affected. The following conditions may be caused:

• Congestive heart failure – When the heart struggles to pump blood effectively
• Myocarditis – Inflammation of the heart muscle
• Arrhythmias – Irregular heartbeats that can cause dizziness or fainting
• Premature coronary artery disease – Narrowing of the heart’s blood vessels at an earlier age than expected
• Pericardial disease and effusions – Inflammation or fluid buildup around the heart

Belmont, NY – All Democrats registered to vote in Allegany County are invited to participate in a general session on Saturday, February 22 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Alfred Village Hall Theater, 7 W. University St., Alfred, NY.  The session will take place on the second story, which is accessible by elevator.  Coffee and snacks will be served.

Attendees will hear from candidates for local office and other special guests. The afternoon will begin with a plenary discussion on current affairs and end with a roadmap for the party’s efforts in 2025.  We anticipate a lively, informative, consensus-building discussion.

Advance registration is required.  Please use this link: https://forms.gle/FM7x9zT69yPMWiLZ9

St. Marys, Pa.:  Straub Brewery will be the host site for the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) Birds “N” Brews on Saturday, March 1, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Straub Brew House @Straub Tap House at 444 Brusselles Street in St. Marys, Pa.  Anybody interested in conservation and hunting are invited to attend and talk to members of the local chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society.  Birds ‘N’ Brews is an opportunity to talk birds and habitat, enjoy the camaraderie and share stories of your passion for upland bird hunting, and tell stories about bird dogs and the birds that are still flying.

This event is for conservationists, bird dog handlers, hunters, chasers of the “King of Game Birds”, and storytellers.  All are welcome, particularly potential new hunters.

The Straub Tap House will offer many fine, locally made, beverages for sale, including non-alcoholic brands, and will also have food to order.  Come join us for an evening of reminiscing about past autumns.  Pick up a flyer that highlights local RGS and bird dog events for 2025. 

Come raise a glass, talk conservation, and celebrate our shared love for grouse, woodcock, and the wild places they call home.

Two overnight lodging accommodations are nearby.  The Cobblestone Inn is on Depot Street.  Gunners Inn is on St. Marys Street on the diamond in downtown St. Marys.  Contact Jed Hamberger at jedhamberger@gmail.com, if you have any questions.

Young children who have been stuck indoors and their grown-ups can spend an evening doing fun activities with college students on Wednesday.

University of Pittsburgh at Bradford students enrolled in the TRIO Student Support Services program are holding a Community Kids’ Corner from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 in the Frame-Westerberg Commons on campus.

 The event is free, but children must have an adult with them. Play and craft stations include making slime and stress balls, Play-Doh, puzzles, Legos, coloring, bracelets. Juice and cookies will be provided.