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As our busy practice continues to grow, we are seeking a Medical Assistant or LPN for 35-37.5 hours/week in our Roulette and St. Mary’s locations. Candidate must be willing to travel to both offices. Competitive compensation, with performance incentives, and paid holidays. This position is primarily clinical, however, will be cross-trained to cover front office duties. Must have a valid MA certificate or LPN license or be able to obtain within 6 months of hire. Must have proficient computer skills, experience with Medent is a plus. Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills are necessary as is the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities. Willing to train the right applicant. Valid driver’s license is required.
On September 19 at 5:35 pm. Emporium was dispatched to Sizerville and Old Portage Rd. for an Automated iPhone accident report with no response. The cell phone was found on the ground in the area.
Honest, transparent and secure elections remain the cornerstone of our Constitutional Republic.
Sadly, by unilaterally implementing automatic voter registration, Gov. Shapiro has once again demonstrated his ignorance of the entire electoral process and his inability to work with the Legislature as required by the Pennsylvania Constitution.
Circumventing the Legislature – and the will of the people – is a blatant act of defiance against our Constitutional Republic.
It bypasses the checks and balances that are in place to safeguard the interests of all citizens.
The Pennsylvania Constitution makes it crystal clear that any time government is forcibly compelling the people to do something – in this case registering online to vote through PennDOT – the rule of law must be followed to the letter.
The governor’s automatic voter registration scheme amounts to the rigging of the process to favor thoughtless and even accidental registration in the name of ‘democracy.’
Any laws made unilaterally through executive orders – without the full scrutiny and debate that this committee and the legislature are obligated to provide – are the work of tyrants.
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On September 17th, 2023 at approximately 8:20 PM, Cuba Police arrested Anetta N. Barrett (37) of Franklinville. Barrett was arrested on a bench warrant for violation of probation.
Barrett was processed, placed in front of a judge and sent to the Allegany County Jail. Barrett is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of Law.
Patricia Smith Carlson, 71, of Warren, PA, died peacefully, Monday, September 18, 2023, at her home with her family at her bedside.
She was born December 17, 1951, in Warren, PA. Pat was the daughter of John J., Jr. and Anne A. Smith. She resided most of her life in Warren, PA., having lived a few years in California and Ohio.
Pat was a 1969 graduate of Warren Area High School. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in History from Ohio University. She was a special agent with the U.S. Government before moving back to Warren. Upon her return, she was employed by Blair Corporation, starting in returns and retiring as Director of Human Resources.
Description: Administrative violation issued on 9/18/2023 to PA GEN ENERGY CO LLC in Grant Township, Indiana county. 78.88(e) – OPERATING WELLS – MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF OPERATING WELLS – Operator failed to submit an annual report to the Department identifying the compliance status of each well with the mechanical integrity requirements for structurally sound wells in compliance with 25 Pa. Code Section 78.73(c).
Lois Arlene Robertson Anderson, “Nana”, of Smethport, PA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Olean General Hospital surrounded by several members of her loving family.
She was born September 25, 1922 on a farm where she grew up in Marlboro, Ohio to Ross Gilbert Robertson and Edith Grace Bishop Robertson. Lois graduated from Marlboro High School and then Canton Actual Business College after which she worked for a trucking company called Motor Express in Canton, Ohio.
She met George Edward Anderson in 1943 and they were married in 1944. He passed away in 1981. In 1947 they moved to Smethport and opened Anderson’s Jewelry Store at 225 W. Main Street. The store was open for over 30 years. Lois later worked at Lindgren’s Variety Store. She left there to work at Hamlin Bank in Smethport, retiring from there after 26 years of service.
Brenda L. Renko “beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and grandmother”
COUDERSPORT, Pa.—Brenda L. Renko, 62, a longtime resident of Coudersport, passed away with her loving family by her side on Sunday, September 17, 2023, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a brief illness.
Born on Thursday, October 13, 1960, in Bradford, she was a daughter of Merton A. James and Lila J. Williams James McLaughlin. On April 10, 1982 in Coudersport, she married Joseph E. “Joe” Renko, who passed away in May 28, 2020.
Brenda was a graduate of Smethport High School, Class of 1979. She was also a graduate of the former Olean Business Institute in 1980. She was employed as a line worker at the former Potter Pak in Roulette and was also employed by the Coudersport American Legion where she served in many capacities.
Brett Maynard (Clown) and Andrei Rudic (Strongman) rehearse their acts in the traveling Sparks Circus that rolls into a small town in Tennessee in 1916.
The opening night performance of “Elephant’s Graveyard” is this Friday, Sept. 22 in the Deane Center’s Coolidge Theatre at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. Immediately following will be a free reception with refreshments for the cast, crew and audience members.
A talkback for the audience will be held after each of the next four performances at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 23, 2:30 p.m. this Sunday, Sept. 24 and at 7:30 p.m. next Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29 and 30.
“Elephant’s Graveyard” is about the collision of a struggling circus and a tiny town in Tennessee that results in a tragedy. Set in September of 1916, the play combines historical fact and legend, exploring the deep-seated American craving for spectacle, violence and revenge. It conjures a world with its own atmosphere and terrible internal logic. It’s mesmerizing and symphonic in its emotional variations on a tragic theme.
BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford moved up in the rankings of the U.S. News’ annual Best Colleges report released Monday and was ranked 20th overall among regional colleges in the North.
The university moved up nine places from last year’s rankings. In a new category, Best Colleges for Veterans in the North, Pitt-Bradford ranked 9th.
Pitt-Bradford’s ranking also increased as a top public school in the North (12th) and as a top performer on social mobility (27th).
Due to a family member having surgery Tuesday, the office will be closed and remain closed until Thursday, the day the bills are due. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and thank you for your understanding.
Wellsville Police arrested Dominica R. Howells, age 24, of Cuba, charging her with Criminal Mischief 3rd (Class E Felony) and Grand Larceny 4th (Class E Felony). The charges stem from an incident that took place on Chamberlain Street in July.
Howells was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Howells was released under pre-trial release conditions with the Allegany County Probation Department. Howells is due back in Wellsville Village Court on October 3rd of 4:30 pm.
HARRISBURG – With Gov. Josh Shapiro announcing Tuesday his administration will be implementing an automatic voter registration system in Pennsylvania, House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said that new system should be created through legislation, not executive guidance.
At 11:14 AM on Tuesday, Port Allegany, Smethport, Roulette, Coudersport, and Emporium were dispatched to a commercial fire at the Port Allegany Health Center. Dispatch reported a smoking microwave oven.
Governor Shapiro Implements Automatic Voter Registration in Pennsylvania, Joining Bipartisan Group of States That Have Taken Commonsense Step to Make Voter Registration More Streamlined and Secure
By automatically combining the verification processes of DMV registration and voter registration, Shapiro Administration will enhance the accuracy and security of Pennsylvania voter rolls while saving taxpayers time and money
Harrisburg, PA – Today, as part of the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to ensuring free, fair, and secure elections, Governor Josh Shapiro announced that Pennsylvania has implemented automatic voter registration (AVR) for eligible Commonwealth residents obtaining driver licenses and ID cards at Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) driver and photo license centers. By implementing AVR, Pennsylvania joins a group of 23 states with leaders from both parties – including Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Georgia, Virginia, and West Virginia – who have taken this step to promote election security and save taxpayers time and money.
Starting today, Commonwealth residents who are obtaining new or renewed driver licenses and ID cards and are eligible to vote will be automatically taken through the voter registration application process unless they opt out of doing so. Previously, eligible voters were required to take additional steps to opt into the voter registration process. Today’s changes also increase access to voter registration by adding instructions in five more languages, for a total of 31 languages.
Organizers of the Hometown Science Festival are the Hometown Science Series and Festival and its partners. The image is the Hometown Science Series and Festival logo.
This Saturday, Sept. 23, between noon and 4 p.m., children and adults are invited to participate in the Hometown Science Festival. There will be 26 presenters leading more than 30 hands-on science activities, such as simple experiments and demonstrations for children and families on The Green in the heart of downtown Wellsboro. The festival is free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine.
Fun, hands-on science activities, such as simple experiments and demonstrations for children and families are being led by researchers, educators, students, natural resource managers, biologists, and citizen scientists.
Photo by John Eaton Shown are members of the HG Treble Choir and HG Choir, Too who will be singing during the Autumn Choral Concert next Sunday, Oct. 1.
The Hamilton-Gibson Treble Choir is offering a delightful afternoon of music at 2:30 p.m. next Sunday, Oct. 1 in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on the corner of Pearl and Charles Streets, across from The Green in Wellsboro. The choir consists of singers in grades 5-8 from all over Tioga County.
The Autumn Choral Concert will feature guest soloist Carter Route, who is majoring in music at Mansfield University. He wowed audiences with his dynamic performance as the title character in MU’s “Phantom of the Opera” this past spring. Route will also be the tenor soloist in the “Messiah: Community Sing” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Free, in-person programs are being held this Saturday, Sept. 23 at Cherry Springs State Park at 4639 Cherry Springs Road, Coudersport, Pa. 16915. The park is 12 miles from Route 6 in Galeton via West Branch Road and 15 miles from Coudersport via Route 44.
Stargazing programs are in the Night Sky Public Viewing Area. Park in the gravel lot and follow the walkway next to the restrooms to the seating area. Since seating is limited, bring a lawn chair and/or blanket. Leave pets at home.
Check the Clear Sky Chart or Astrospheric for 48-hour forecasts of cloud cover and viewing conditions.
All visitors should arrive at the park before dark whether they are attending a stargazing program or are observing on their own.
All programs will be cancelled in the event of rain or thunder.
