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Hamilton-Gibson Productions is thrilled to announce its 35th Season, offering a rich array of shows, community engagement and educational programs. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Thomas Putnam, the Main Stage line-up has been planned featuring seven productions, plus additional regular seasonal offerings, special events, long-running activities for all ages and theater arts camps for kids. The 2025 season’s theme is igniting HG’s 35 birthday candles and holding them high to light the way into the future. 

In more recent years HG has expanded its line-up of Main Stage directors to include more community members who have gained experience at HG and other places, and who are able to take the helm. For 2025 seven different directors will take the lead on various projects. Putnam shares, “Those who are interested in directing may submit one or more titles they’d like to direct as part of our process for building a season. The titles that are submitted are not always chosen for the season, but there’s a certain strength and health if it works out for a director to direct a play about which they are passionate.”

On September 3, at 6:19 alm Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to Dwight St. for a diabetic emergency

On September 2, at 6:35 pm Roulette Ambulance was dispatched to Lanninger Creek for a person ill

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
427 AM EDT Mon Sep 2 2024
…FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT
TUESDAY FOR THE NORTHWEST MOUNTAINS…

* WHAT…Temperatures in the mid to upper 30s may result in frost
formation in the deepest valleys of northwest Pennsylvania.

* WHERE…Elk, McKean, and Potter Counties.

* WHEN…From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Take steps now to protect tender plants and vegetation from the cold.

The frost will occur mainly in valley locations.

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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/statecollege

MANSFIELD, PA (August 2024) FCCB (First Citizens Community Bank) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey White as its new Chief Operating Officer. Jeff brings a wealth of experience and a strategic vision to the role, promising to further enhance the bank’s operations, direction, growth and service to its communities. His expertise in risk management, financial oversight, and strategic planning will be invaluable as FCCB continues to grow and expand its services.

Acting Up!, Hamilton-Gibson’s readers theatre program for adults 55 and older, will start up again for the 2024-2025 season on Tuesday, September 10 from 2:00-3:00pm in the Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main St. 2nd floor, Wellsboro. Since its beginning in 2002, an ever-changing group of fun-loving senior citizens has gathered in Wellsboro on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from September through May to read stories, plays, and poems aloud.

Galeton had a very wet August thanks to 8 thunderstorms. Severe flooding took place in Westfield, Knoxville and surrounding areas. Pine Creek overflowed throughout the valley. Galeton suffered waterline damage and the town was without water for the most part of 2 days. The sewage line was broken in the area of Clinton St. Many homes had flooded basements which resulted in damaged furnaces and water heaters. Electricity was off for 4 hours which, of course, shut down basement sump pumps.  I have lived in Galeton most of my life and I have never seen flooding like this. River Street was under water. The school and lower Germania Streets were saved by the dikes. 
Many people have asked me “how much rain did we get”. Here is the answer to that question. The monthly rainfall total was 10.25″ Last year we received 6.82″. 

The major rainfall event occured with thunderstorms overnight on the 8th and early morning of the 9th. During that time I measured .84″ at 8am.  From 8am to noon we received 2,54″ for a total of 3.38″ . That was a lot of rain in that 4 hour period. Other parts of the northern tier received more. Iy rushed down the ravines and hollows taking out bridges, roads and buildings.

We only had 13 days without measurable rainfall.  We had 24 foggy mornings.  We had morning readings mostly in the mid 60s and the afternoons warmed up into the 80’s.
The mowing season is almost over. Next it will be leaf raking time. Of course everyone knows what follows that.
I will enclose a photo of the Galeton waterfall, Falling Springs. It once was one of the 3 or 4 sources for excellent water.

Henry W. Lush National Weather Service Observer 

06 2024-25 PC Spotlight on Sports for immediate release Sept. 1

Penn College teams off to slow start

Three of six Pennsylvania College of Technology fall sports teams opened their seasons over the weekend but came away winless.

Men’s Soccer

At first-time foe Centenary University on Friday, Penn College bested the home team in shots on goal, 8-6, but couldn’t find the back of the net in a 2-0 loss.