Photos by Dart 2025 Pennsylvania State Laurel Queen Alice Ravert will crown her successor on June 20.
There will be five free concerts with different entertainers each night, Monday, June 15 through Friday, June 19.
From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 19, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 20, the annual Arts & Crafts Fair with 76 artisans will be on The Green with unique, handcrafted items, and 25 vendors will be on the International Street of Foods offering delectable delights.
The welcome for last year’s Laurel Queen and the 2026 queen candidates will be at noon Friday, June 19, on the Tioga County Courthouse steps.
At 4:30 p.m. Friday, the Molly’s Boys Jug Band will open the free Laurel Queens Preview & Concert on the Deane Center’s outdoor stage. The 22 queen candidates will be introduced at 5 p.m., and the band will close the event with more music.
The Laurel Festival 10K at 9 a.m. and Two-Mile Fun Run at 9:05 a.m. will start events on Saturday, June 20. Registration for both will be from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at Packer Park on Queen Street.
The Laurel Festival Parade with floats, queens, top-notch drum and bugle corps, bagpipers, string bands, high school marching bands, antique vehicles and more will be at 2 p.m. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, this year’s theme is “From Sea to Shining Sea.”
At Saturday’s 6:30 p.m. coronation ceremony, Chris Eckert will perform and the 2026 Pennsylvania State Laurel Queen will be crowned.
On Sunday, June 21 at 10:30 a.m., the festival will end with the Union Church Service on The Green. The rain location is the First Presbyterian Church.
For more information about festival events, contact the Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce by stopping in at 114 Main Street in Wellsboro, by calling 570-724-1926, emailing info@wellsboropa.com or visiting wellsboropa.com.
Miss Cyerrah Neely, a junior, is representing Port Allegany High School and her community as a Pennsylvania Laurel Queen candidate. She is the daughter of Carra and Craig Neely of Port Allegany and will be a high school senior this fall. As a freshman, sophomore, and junior, Miss Neely has served as the manager for the school wrestling team. She earned honor roll all three years. She volunteered to help with children’s church at the Port Allegany Lions’ Church. As a junior, she was a member of the cheerleading squad. She won a “Scholar Athlete Award.” She was also a Varsity Club member. She served on the Prom Committee.
As a sophomore, Miss Neely was named a “Student of the Week” at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center. As a sophomore, Miss Neely worked as a CNA for a private family. She has worked all through high school as a regular babysitter for several local families.
In addition to cheerleading, Miss Neely enjoys drawing. After graduation in 2027, Miss Neely plans to attend a 4-year college. Currently, she is most interested in Clarion University. She plans to pursue a degree in medical imaging. Her career goal is to become a radiology technician.
Remember, if you need to register, do so soon. Registration closes on 6/23/26. You can register at the following places: Fox’s Pizza, Northern Tier Thrift Store, or Charli’s.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 11, 2026, Covina, CA – Beekeeper’s Naturals is voluntarily recalling lot # 5950, Exp. Date 02/2028 of Beekeeper’s Naturals Saline Nasal Spray, sold only through Amazon, to the consumer level. This lot, produced at a third-party manufacturer, tested above our acceptable microbiological limits for yeast and may contain Aspergillus spp.
In the population most at risk, such as people with weakened immune systems or lung diseases, there is a reasonable probability that use of the product with Aspergillus spp. contamination will cause serious and life-threatening infections such as invasive sinusitis and lung infections.
To date, Beekeeper’s Naturals has received four reports from customers regarding adverse reactions potentially related to the recalled product, including sinus congestion, irritation or infection.
Total Nutrition Inc. of Deer Park, NY is voluntarily expanding its recall of TNVitamins and Doctor’s Pride Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa Capsules due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. This expansion follows an ongoing supply chain investigation that identified additional lot numbers linked to the same raw material lot that prompted the original recall. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis.
Widespread strong to severe thunderstorms are expected today, with a considerable damaging wind threat. Secure any outdoor furniture that could blow away and watch the radar if you have plans!
The Potter County Commissioners invite residents to attend upcoming Town Hall Meetings to learn more about the Countywide Reassessment and have their questions answered directly by representatives from Vision Government Solutions.
These informational sessions are an opportunity to hear the facts about the reassessment process, ask questions, and gain a better understanding of what to expect moving forward.
Residents are encouraged to attend the session most convenient for them. Whether you have specific questions or simply want to learn more about the reassessment, these meetings are designed to provide accurate information and open discussion.
For additional information, please contact Vision Government Solutions at 800-525-9876 or potterreassessment@vgsi.com.
The Potter County Commissioners invite residents to attend upcoming Town Hall Meetings to learn more about the Countywide Reassessment and have their questions answered directly by representatives from Vision Government Solutions.
These informational sessions are an opportunity to hear the facts about the reassessment process, ask questions, and gain a better understanding of what to expect moving forward.
Residents are encouraged to attend the session most convenient for them. Whether you have specific questions or simply want to learn more about the reassessment, these meetings are designed to provide accurate information and open discussion.
For additional information, please contact Vision Government Solutions at 800-525-9876 or potterreassessment@vgsi.com.
Description: Do you know the difference between a dragonfly and a damselfly? If not, come to this program and find out! Short talk followed by a craft session to make and take home your very own dragonfly!
Program Title: Film in the Forest: River Otters & Fishers
Date: Saturday, June 20th
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Campground Amphitheater
Description: A short talk on the river otter and fisher reintroduction in Pennsylvania will be the main topic of this program. Mounts, pelts, and skulls will be available to see, along with a river otter movie presentation—feel free to bring snacks and a blanket!
To register for a program, go to the DCNR Calendar of Events website, search Sizerville State Park, find the program listed, and click on the Register button right under the program date, time, and location. For more information or questions about registering, please contact the Environmental Learning Center at (814) 486-5609.
In case of thunder, lightning, or extreme weather conditions programs may be moved or cancelled.
If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park office at (814) 486-5605.
With a minimum of one week notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
Additional programs and events can be found on the DCNR website by clicking on the Events tab or go to https://events.dcnr.pa.gov and search Sizerville State Park. For more information or questions about programs at Sizerville State Park, please contact the Environmental Learning Center at (814) 486-5609.
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Potter County the week of June 15. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in Potter County for the coming week is as follows:
Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning
Route 4005 (Whitney Creek Road) at a bridge spanning the South Branch of Oswayo Creek half a mile South of Coneville in Hebron Township. Monday, June 15, through Thursday, June 18. This work takes place on or beyond the shoulder and has minimal, if any traffic impact, however PennDOT urges drivers to exercise caution in all work zones.
OLEAN, N.Y. — The Olean General Hospital (OGH) Auxiliary invites the community to attend its 40th Annual Strawberry Festival on Thursday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the front lawn of Olean General Hospital.
A longtime community tradition, the Strawberry Festival offers a full day of food, entertainment, raffles and family-friendly activities, all while supporting the OGH Auxiliary and its mission to benefit hospital programs and services.
More than 1500 pounds of fresh strawberries have been delivered with the majority being used to serve the festival’s signature strawberry shortcake. Guests can also enjoy a variety of food offerings, including sausage with peppers and onions, hot dogs with assorted toppings, a baked potato bar, snacks and refreshments.
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of June 15. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in Potter County for the coming week is as follows:
Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning
Route 66 at a bridge spanning a tributary of West Run in Wetmore Township. Monday, June 15, through Thursday, June 18. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours and may deploy a pilot vehicle. When encountering a pilot vehicle with a “Pilot Car Follow Me” sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, drivers must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass.
Pennsylvania has some of the oldest bridges in the country, with an with an average age of more than 50 years. Preventive maintenance is vital in extending the life of the structures. As such, PennDOT maintenance crews perform some bridge deck patching and structural repairs.
Patching
All of Route 546 in Otto Township. Monday, June 15, through Wednesday, June 17. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours and may deploy a pilot vehicle. When encountering a pilot vehicle with a “Pilot Car Follow Me” sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, drivers must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass.
Most permanent pothole patching is completed in spring or summer when temperatures stay consistently above freezing. Manual patching consists of filling potholes with warm mix asphalt using a shovel. It is then leveled and compacted. Mechanized patching consists of milling paving notches, cleaning the surface, applying tack to all edges to act as a glue. A paver then places warm mix into the milled paving notches, and a roller compacts the material. If patching was not performed, the damaged road surface would deteriorate further, and PennDOT would need to completely rebuild the road or perform more costly corrective measures.
Pipe Replacement & Cleaning
Route 346 approximately 2.5 miles East of Stickney Trail Road. Monday, June 15, and Tuesday, June 16. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours and may deploy a pilot vehicle. When encountering a pilot vehicle with a “Pilot Car Follow Me” sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, drivers must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass.
Route 346 approximately two miles West of Hedgehog Lane in Bradford Township. Wednesday, June 17, and Thursday, June 18. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours and may deploy a pilot vehicle. When encountering a pilot vehicle with a “Pilot Car Follow Me” sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, drivers must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass.
Pipe replacement and cleaning are essential in maintaining water flow around state roadways. Controlling water flow is one of the most important aspects of maintaining pavements. Uncontrolled water flow will damage both the pavement surface and the area under the pavement, which causes deterioration across the length of the pipe.
Shoulder Maintenance
All of Route 219. Monday, June 15, and Tuesday, June 16. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours and may deploy a pilot vehicle. When encountering a pilot vehicle with a “Pilot Car Follow Me” sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, drivers must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass.
Route 59 starting at Route 4003 (Bingham Road) in Lafayette Township and continuing westbound approximately 18 miles to the McKean-Warren County line in Corydon Township. Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours and may deploy a pilot vehicle. When encountering a pilot vehicle with a “Pilot Car Follow Me” sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, drivers must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass.
Route 3009 (Roberts Road) starting at Route 59 in Lafayette Township and continuing southbound approximately three miles to the Hamlin-Lafayette Township line. Wednesday, June 17. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours and may deploy a pilot vehicle. When encountering a pilot vehicle with a “Pilot Car Follow Me” sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, drivers must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass.
Shoulder cutting removes excess material and debris from unpaved shoulder areas. Shoulder grading involves the shaping and stabilizing of those same areas. Both operations improve drainage, allow water to leave the roadway, and eliminate shoulder drop-offs. These are crucial highway maintenance operations because when drainage systems do not function properly, water collects on the road, weakens pavement, accelerates the formation of potholes, and creates the potential for icing conditions in the winter months.
Vegetation Management
All of Route 346. Monday, June 15. This work takes place on or beyond the shoulder and has minimal, if any traffic impact, however PennDOT urges drivers to exercise caution in all work zones.
All of Route 219. Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18. This work takes place on or beyond the shoulder and has minimal, if any traffic impact, however PennDOT urges drivers to exercise caution in all work zones.
Mowing, herbicide spraying, and selected tree thinning help maintain a safe roadway free of obstructing vegetation, improving visibility to spot signage, traffic control devices, and other motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and animals approaching the road. Additionally, a well-maintained roadside can improve drainage and prolong the life of the roadway.
Crews will be off on Friday, June 19, in observation of the Juneteenth holiday.
This schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, emergencies, or other unforeseen interruptions.
Customers can report road concerns by calling 1-800-FIX-ROAD. If you call after hours, please leave a name and phone number.
Yahn Road in Pike Township will be closed on Monday, June 15, and Tuesday, June 16, for road repairs. Local traffic will be permitted during the closure. Thank you,
Potter County, PA. — The Potter County Artisan Center, PC3, and Potter County volunteers are joining forces for a special evening of music, food, and community spirit — all in service of a cause close to many hearts. Harmonies for Hospice is a fundraising concert featuring entertaining musical duos who will donate their performance in a community effort to lend a helping hand to Hospice.
Come enjoy live performances by Arowyn & Anyka, Steve & Eppie, Don & Debbie Burger, Mark & Bekki Tichner of “Fieldstone,” and Eric “Buckwheat” Scutt & Kathie Martin, browse a student art show and silent auction, and try your luck at the raffle — all while helping to support hospice care in our community. Whether you’re a music lover, an art enthusiast, or simply someone who believes in showing up for neighbors in need, here’s your chance to participate.
Food will be available on site from Frosty Hollow Catering.
The event will be held at Denton Hill State Park at the Denton Go Ski Lodge, on June 20th, 6pm to 9pm. Admission is $15 single, $25 per couple, under 18 yrs. free
“Come with a heart to help,” organizers say — and that’s really what this event is all about. Every dollar raised goes directly toward supporting local Hospice services for Potter County families during some of life’s most tender moments.
• What: Harmonies for Hospice — A Benefit Concert • Presented by: PC3, the Potter County Artisan Center, and Potter County Volunteers • Featuring: Five musical duos, a student art show, food Catering, and raffles • When: June 20th, 6pm to 9pm • Where: Denton Hill State Park at the Denton Go Ski Lodge
HARRISBURG, Pa (June 11) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Boating Advisory Board will meet on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, beginning at 1 p.m. This is a virtual meeting with board members and staff participating remotely.
The complete schedule and agenda for this meeting is available on the PFBC website (Fishandboat.com).
Public comments pertaining to the agenda will be accepted via phone from 8 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026, through 12 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, by dialing (717) 705-7846.
This meeting may be viewed remotely from your internet browser using the following information:
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BRADFORD, PA – The United Way of the Bradford Area, Inc. is excited to launch the inaugural 814 Day of Action, a community-wide volunteer event taking place on August 14 that will bring together businesses, organizations, civic groups, and volunteers to complete meaningful service projects throughout the community.
Inspired by the 814 area code that connects our region, the 814 Day of Action is designed to unite people around projects that enhance public spaces, strengthen nonprofit organizations, and improve community resources. Rather than addressing individual needs, the event will focus on community service projects that create lasting benefits for the broader community.
BRADFORD – Five Bradford County housing and community development initiatives were collectively awarded $700,000 through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) program to expand affordable housing opportunities, Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) announced today.
The funding, allocated by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, will support the following local programs:
Bradford County Homeowner Assistance Program – $200,000. Organized by Trehab, funding will aim to mitigate the effects of a constrained housing market on low- to mid-income residents. Funds will be used to provide down payment and closing cost grants or repair funding (for repairs necessary to loan approval, general livability or safety).
Bradford County Housing Specialist – $150,000. Organized by Bradford County, the program provides short-term and transitional housing support for households that are homeless or at risk of homelessness with a goal of homelessness prevention or to keep their period of displacement as brief as possible.
Bradford County Manufactured Housing Rehabilitation Program – $125,000. Organized by Bradford County, funding will provide essential repairs for low-income residents living in manufactured homes.
Bradford County Landlord Rehabilitation Fund – $125,000. Organized by Bradford County, the program provides up to $25,000 per unit to landlords serving low- and moderate-income tenants. Offered as a forgivable loan, the funds will bring aging rentals up to modern safety and accessibility standards while ensuring at least 10 years of affordability.
Endless Mountain Mission Center Shelter and Street Outreach – $100,000. Organized by Endless Mountain Mission Center, the project will temporarily house those homeless or living in unhabitable housing conditions with no feasible alternative and aid those living in unhabitable conditions who cannot or will not come to the shelter with its street outreach program.
“Housing is one of our most foundational needs, as it supports good health, stable employment and overall well-being,” Owlett said. “I am pleased to support investments in these key programs that are taking a multi-pronged approach to combatting the housing challenges we face in Bradford County.”
“The programs receiving this funding address several aspects of housing insecurity, all aiming to help people find and be comfortable in their own homes,” Pickett said. “I’m grateful we’re able to support these housing and community development initiatives and look forward to how it can help those in Bradford County.”
PHARE receives funding from two sources, the Marcellus Shale Impact Fee and Realty Transfer Taxes.
CARE for Children’s Therapeutic Recreation Summer Day Camp has returned to the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, after a 7-year hiatus, after being identified by the organization’s Family Leadership Group as a need within the community.
The camp serves school-aged children who receive services from CARE, as well as local children and teens with disabilities or developmental delays throughout McKean County. Designed as an extension of CARE’s therapeutic services, the program provides opportunities for children to strengthen and apply skills developed throughout the school year in a fun, supportive, and socially engaging environment. Through structured recreational activities, participants continue working on communication, motor development, social interaction, self-regulation, and independence while enjoying a traditional camp experience.
