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The PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources this month announced $5,218,900 in grant awards for organizations and projects across the 13-county PA Wilds Conservation Landscape region that help to advance local efforts to grow the region’s tourism and outdoor recreation sectors in a sustainable way.  

The investments were selected through a statewide competitive process as part of the Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2), a grant program DCNR administers annually. 

This year’s C2P2 grants in the PA Wilds region cover a range of projects and partnerships, from providing funding for regional organizations that are helping to coordinate outdoor recreation, tourism and heritage development partnership networks, programs, mini grant programs and other critical capacity, to specific projects in individual communities related to stewardship, planning, and developing tourism, recreation and heritage assets. 

The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship (PA Wilds Center) received two grants totaling $406,000, to support its work coordinating the PA Wilds programs and partner networks, as well as to undertake key projects, such as standing up a bike rental/share operation in Marienville along the Knox-Kane Rail Trail;  increased messaging around planned maintenance at the Kinzua Skywalk, a major attraction in the region; and undertaking the first of seven visitor-oriented recreation maps of the region, which the Center is developing in partnership with local communities and PA-based Purple Lizard Maps, a premier recreation mapping company with distribution across the Mid-Atlantic Region.  

On December 5, at 3:34 pm Great Valley and Humphrey were dispatched to 5500 Howe Hill Rd. for an oil truck rollover accident with possible injuries.

Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily restricting certain vehicles on Interstate 80 in north central Pennsylvania.

Vehicle restrictions reflect Tier 2 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan (PDF), and are in effect on the following roadways:

·         Interstate 80 between the Ohio State line and Exit 212 (Williamsport / Interstate 180) in Northumberland County.                            

Under Tier 2 restrictions, the following vehicles are not permitted on affected roadways:

·         Tractors without trailers.

·         Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded enclosed trailers, open trailers or tank trailers.

·         Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded tandem trailers.

·         Tractors towing loaded tandem trailers without chains or Alternate Traction Devices (ATDs).

·         Enclosed unloaded or lightly loaded cargo delivery trucks/box trucks that meet the definition of a CMV.

·         Passenger vehicles (cars, SUV’s, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers.

·         Recreational vehicles/motorhomes.

·         School buses, commercial buses and motor coaches, regardless of the availability of trains or ATDs.

·         Motorcycles.

Truck restrictions on I-86 both directions NY State Line: PA State Line, Start Route I-86, within the state of Pennsylvania (Mina) to End Route (Entire Length) (Greenfield Twp) All lanes open . Due to forecasted weather conditions, PennDOT has implemented a ban on all commercial vehicles, except for loaded CMV’s with chains on board, until further notice.

December 14, 12pm-3pm–Santa in the Shay: Santa will be in the cab of our Shay locomotive to listen to all your holiday requests. Take an instant pic with St. Nick and make a special ornament for your tree. Cookies and hot cocoa will be served in the museum program room.

Experience the Magic of Christmas with our Drive Thru Live Nativity Scene!

Join us for a heartwarming evening as the Hilltop Baptist Church brings the story of Christmas to life!

 Date: December 7, 2024

 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 

 Location: Hilltop Baptist Church 3658 Rt.646 Gifford, PA 16732

Celebrate the season from the comfort of your car as you journey through scenes of the Christmas story, all beautifully portrayed by our youth. From the shepherds to the manger, each stop brings you closer to the miracle of Jesus’ birth. Enjoy Christmas carols, live animals, and a warm holiday message.

We look forward to sharing this meaningful experience with you!

Due to the weather, the Oswayo Valley Memorial Library will be closed on Thursday, December 5th. 

Good Luck Coach Justin Bienkowski and the Port Allegany Gators as they take on Bishop Guilfoyle today at 1:00 at Cumberland Valley High School!

Coudersport and Galeton Senior Center are closed today 12/5.  Stay home and keep warm.   With closure there are no home delivery meals today either. 

Due to weather conditions, Coudersport Area School District is closed today. Be safe if you are traveling.

Hebron Center Christian School will be closed today December 5th, 2024

Smethport Area School District will be Closed Today

Join us for a heartwarming holiday photo shoot with your furry friends!

Wellsboro, PA – December 4, 2024 – The Deane Center is hosting a festive and furry event to spread holiday cheer and support a great cause! On Sunday, December 15th, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, the Deane Center lobby will be transformed into a winter wonderland for Howlin’ Holidays, a special holiday photo shoot and donation drive to benefit the Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries. This fun holiday event is generously sponsored by Dr. Kristine Shaw of Grand Canyon Veterinary.