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Leshia B. Eberts, 58, of Spruce Street, Johnsonburg, PA

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Leshia B. Eberts, 58, of Spruce Street, Johnsonburg, PA passed away at her home on April 1, 2023, following a lengthy battle with Lupus.

She was born on September 22, 1964, in Brookville, a daughter of John and Ida Grace Barnett Plyler, who survive.

On April 15, 2019, she married Jeffrey Eberts, who survives. Together they shared their lives, having been together for more than 20 years.

In her free time, Leshia loved painting and doing arts and crafts. She also enjoyed being out in nature, especially while the sun was shining. Above all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. Leshia was a beautiful person who was always happy, and she would greet everyone with a smile and a hug.

In addition to her parents and her husband Jeff, she is survived by 3 children; Ian Rigby of Johnsonburg, Kayleigh Rigby of Pittsburgh, and Jason Heffner of Dubois; by 3 stepchildren; Daniel, Jessica, and Ashley, and by her 12 beloved grandchildren. She is also survived by 5 sisters; Connie Brosius, Michelle Keim, Lorie Baker, Jill Stephens and Amanda Plyler, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Leshia was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents.

Funeral Services for Leshia B. Eberts will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com

Doris L. Kio, 95, of Bradford, PA; Former Roulette Resident

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Roulette – Doris L. Kio, 95, of Bradford, PA passed away Sunday (April 2, 2023) at Bradford Ecumenical Home, Bradford.

She was born March 21, 1928 in Fall River, MA  the daughter of Maruice and Lillian (Boucher) Botelho . On April 22, 1944 she married Philip Kio.

She attended school in New London , CT and graduated from Hunnington Institution of Norwich, CT.

Mrs. Kio was always a hard worker helping Phil on the farm and driving school bus as the first woman bus driver for Port Allegany School District. She Also worked as a nurse aid for the Port Allegany Hospital, as a waitress at the ABC Restaurant and owned her own Grinder (Sub) Shop in Norwich, Connecticut.

She was a very social person.  She enjoyed meeting people at coffee and for outings.  She loved Christmas and would crochet items for friends and family. She was well known for her delicious fudge.

She is survived by three sons:  Thomas (Carlene) Kio of  Roulette, Corwin (Hope) Kio of Port Allegany and  Dennis (Lou) Kio of Lufkin TX.

Twelve grandchildren, Twenty eight great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren

One brother: Maurice Botelho of Middleboro, Massachusetts

And several nieces and nephews,

She was preceded in death by her parents, one son Philip Kio, Jr, one grandson Shane Cook, three brothers and two sisters, Mike Botelho and Sheila Ferry, Janet, James and Fred Valere.

In keeping with Doris’ wishes, there will be no services.

Memorials may be made to the Roulette Ambulance Association or the Roulette Fire Department.  Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.

Wallace R. “Wally” Dyne, 92 of Oak St. in Kane, PA

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Wallace R. “Wally” Dyne, 92 of Oak St. in Kane, PA passed away Saturday (April 1) at UPMC-Kane.

 He was born on May 27, 1930 in Kane, the son of the late Reid and Alice (Johnson) Dyne.  On July 16, 1960, in Kane, he married Jo Ann Swanson, who preceded him in death.

Wally had worked at Quality Woodcraft in the very early 50’s and then went to work at Stackpole in 1952 and stayed there until his retirement.  

He was a lifetime member of the Kane Fish and Game Club and very instrumental in the construction of the club.  He served as a Gun Safety Instructor and was a member of the Kinzua Fish and Wildlife Association.  Wally joined the Kane Elks Club in 1959 and was one of its oldest members.  

He donated his time to Meals on Wheels and the Food Pantry, was involved with Scouting and was himself an Eagle Scout.  He was an active member of Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and a regular donor during the American Red Cross Blood Drive.

He is survived by two sons, Steve (Kerri) Dyne and Bob Dyne, both of Kane; one daughter, Deb (Tom) Cunningham of James City; three granddaughters, Drea (Joe) Zuzek, Allison Emer and Sydney Dyne; one grandson, John Emer; two sisters, Joyce Langdon of Waterloo, NY and Beverly (Gerald “Bud”) Keneski of Lakewood Ranch, FL and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Brenda Emer.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service, which will take place on Saturday (April 15) at Tabor Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m. with The Rev. David Pflieger officiating.  Interment will take place at Lebanon Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Kane Fish and Game Club, P.O. Box 621, Kane, PA 16735.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.

The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in  charge of arrangements.

Harold A. Lister, 86, of Port Allegany, PA

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Harold A. Lister, 86, of Port Allegany, PA passed away Sunday (April 2, 2023) at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.

He was born September 20, 1936 in Watertown, NY, the son of Harold Lister and Vivian Brooks. On Dec. 21, 1963, in Dansville, NY, he married Carolyn Lewis, who preceded him in death.

Harold graduated from Watertown NY High School and attended Williamsport Area Community College in Williamsport, PA receiving an Associate Degree in Industrial Arts/Printing.  He instructed at Williamsport Area High School, worked for Dresser of Olean, NY, and then at Citizen Printing Shop in Olean, NY. 

He enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He was an avid traditional bow hunter.  He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Olean, NY

He is survived by:

A son: Shane (Heather) Lister of  Mt Jewett

Two daughters: Amie (Greg) Titus of Danville PA and Wendy (Bruce) Whitman of Shinglehouse.

Five children to a previous marriage:  Michael Lister, Brian Lister, Steve Lister, Peggy Lister, Pete Lister

Grandchildren:  Zachariah (Tanah)Titus, Cody Titus, Sierra (Kyle) Showers, Kylene (Jonathan) Fortney, Jacob (Daphne) Lister, Kennedy(Jordan) Whitman, Madison Lister and Chase Whitman

Great grandchildren: Blakely Titus, Jonathon Showers, Daniel Showers, Baker Titus and Kaelyn Showers

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son, Daniel Lister, and one brother, Leonard Lister

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 7, from 11 AM to 1 PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 105 Main St., Port Allegany, PA, where funeral services will be held at 1 PM in the funeral home.  Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.

UPMC to Host Autism Educational Event

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Williamsport, Pa., April 3, 2023 – UPMC is hosting an educational event Saturday, April 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Liberty Area, 315 Hepburn St., Williamsport, to help raise awareness and celebrate Autism Acceptance month.

This event helps support and advocate for individuals and families that are impacted by autism while educating community members about the role they can play in supporting autism awareness. Informational booths, food, giveaways, and more will be available.

For more information about the event, contact Stan Cary, community outreach specialist, UPMC in North Central Pa., at carys@UPMC.edu or 570-321-3220.

RECALLS

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Wellness Natural USA Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Cashews in SimplyProtein® Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bars

Wilmington, DE, March 31, 2023 – Wellness Natural USA Inc. of Wilmington, DE is voluntarily recalling a single lot of its SimplyProtein® Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bar in the United States, which is sold in a 15-count variety pack that contains two other flavors, because it may contain an undeclared trace of tree nuts (cashews). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashew run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Abbott Issues Safety Notification for FreeStyle Libre® Family of Readers in the U.S.

Abbott initiated a voluntary medical device correction in February to emphasize instructions for its FreeStyle Libre®, FreeStyle Libre® 14 day and FreeStyle Libre® 2 Readers in the United States due to a limited number of reports worldwide (0.0017%) from users over several years that their reader’s lithium-ion battery swelled, infrequently overheated or, in very rare cases, sparked or caught fire. No Readers are being physically recalled and customers can continue to use their Readers with the Abbott-provided USB cable and power adapter. The steps outlined below and at www.FreeStyleBattery.comExternal Link Disclaimer provide guidance on how to properly store, charge and use a Reader and its accompanying USB cable and power adapter.

S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library is celebrating

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The S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library in Port Allegany is celebrating National Library Week the entire month of April!

April 6, 6pm: E-Reader Class
Learn how to access the library’s free ebooks, e-audiobooks, e-magazines, and videos on your e-reader device (Kindle, iPad, tablet, smartphone, laptop, computer, etc). The Seneca Library District OverDrive platform and Libby App is available to McKean County residents who live in a municipality that supports a state-aided library. This class will be taught by Library Director, Mary Grace Collier-Kisler. Bring your e-reader device! 

April 12: DEAR Day
Find a quiet spot in the library to Drop Everything And Read (DEAR)! DEAR Day is a national celebration of reading designed to remind families to make reading a priority activity in their lives.

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C&N Promotes Bowen, Zeyn and Welcomes Grissinger to Human Resources Team

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WELLSBORO, PA – C&N, a leading financial services company, is pleased to announce the promotions of Cody Bowen and Dusty Zeyn, as well as the addition of Jonathan Grissinger to the Human Resources team. These structural adjustments go to highlight the teams increased ability to acquire and retain talented teammates who excel in their fields. This also underscores the important role the Human Resources team plays in the continued success and growth of C&N.

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GAME COMMISSION RELEASES DEER HARVEST ESTIMATES

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The Pennsylvania Game Commission today reported results from the 2022-23 deer seasons, which ended in January.

Hunters harvested an estimated 422,960 white-tailed deer. The statewide buck harvest was estimated at 164,190 and the antlerless harvest at 258,770.

All told, that’s a 12% increase over 2021-22’s estimated take, which was 376,810. Longer-term, though, it’s very much in line with recent trends, with the buck harvest in particular only 2% higher than the most-recent three-year average.

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Bridge Replacement has begun on Jackson Center Road in Jackson Township, Tioga County

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​Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a bridge replacement project is set to begin in April on Route 1013 (Jackson Center Road) in Jackson Township, Tioga County.

On Monday, April 3, 2023, Jackson Center Road was closed at the intersection with Tower Hill Road (T-668) and Lake Road (T-669), while a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew begins a bridge replacement project over Hammond Creek.  

A detour using Route 1011 (Bailey Creek Road), Route 549, and Route 1018 (Pony Hill Road) will be in place.  Work on the project is expected to be completed by the end of June, weather permitting.

Work includes removal of the existing bridge and replacement with a new pre-cast box culvert. Additional work includes paving, line painting, and new guide rail.

Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect travel delays, and drive with caution.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 

PA Permit Violations Issued

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PA Permit Violation Issued to REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC in Hamilton Twp, Tioga County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 3/21/2023 to REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC in Hamilton Twp, Tioga county. 78a66(b)1 – REPORTING AND REMEDIATING SPILLS AND RELEASES – Reporting releases – Operator or other responsible party failed to report spills and releases of regulated substances to the Department.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-03-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
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No-Till Demo Day to Kick Off Rental Program

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he McKean County Conservation District will be holding a Free No-Till Demo Day on May 2, 2023 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM at the McKean County 911 Center, 17175 Route 6 in Smethport.  The field day will give participants a demonstration of the District’s recently purchased Great Plains 10’ No-Till Drill.  Participants will also learn more about the Natural Resource Conservation Service’s Farm Bill related programs on grazing and pasture practices that are available.  Please contact our office at 814-887-4002 to register for the Demo Day.

This field day will serve as the kick-off for the District’s No-Till Drill Rental Program for landowners within McKean County.  The following rates have been established:

¨ $12.00 per acre or $24.00 per acre if used on conventional tilled ground. 

¨ Free use of the drill up to 30 acres if planting a non-harvested cover crop. 

The District will transport the drill; however, landowners leasing the drill will pay a $25.00 delivery fee within McKean County. When completed with the drill, all seed and fertilizer must be cleaned from the machine. Failure to clean the drill will result in a $25 clean out fee. 

No-till farming is an agricultural technique for growing crops or pasture without disturbing the soil through tillage. No-till farming decreases the amount of soil erosion tillage causes in certain soils, especially in sandy and dry soils on sloping terrain. Other possible benefits include an increase in the amount of water that infiltrates into the soil, soil retention of organic matter, and nutrient cycling. These methods may increase the amount and variety of life in and on the soil. While conventional no-tillage systems use herbicides to control weeds, organic systems use a combination of strategies, such as planting cover crops as mulch to suppress weeds.

Landowners can utilize a no‐till drill to establish a cover crop after harvesting corn silage. Rotate or convert annual crop land to hay or pasture. Improve their hay or pasture and/or establish legumes (i.e. soybeans) or cereal grains without primary tillage.

Rental is FIRST COME FIRST SERVE, contact Adam Causer, Watershed Specialist at 814-887-4003 or accauser@mckeancountypa.org to schedule your anticipated use TODAY!

Capitol Update by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint)

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Preparing for Emergencies


Our emergency responders are constantly training to be prepared for any emergency situation. I had the opportunity to stop by the Bradford City Central Fire Station Thursday to observe a simulated training session with a high-tech manikin used by EMS, law enforcement and the military for training purposes. This equipment can be used to simulate medical emergencies as well as traumatic injuries. Thank you to Bradford City Firefighters and their medical director, Dr. Brian Walters, for showing me this equipment. Your life-saving work is very much appreciated!

                                       
Veterans Services Available

Area veterans are invited to contact my office to schedule appointments to talk with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they are getting the services and support they need.

Due to changes initiated by the American Legion, appointments in the Bradford and Kane offices will be conducted virtually via a tablet.

Appointments are required for meetings with the Legion representative, whether they are in person, by phone or by tablet. The schedule is as follows:
 •  Coudersport office: Thursday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Coudersport office is located at 107 S. Main St. Please call 814-274-9769 to schedule an appointment. •  Bradford office: Wednesday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Bradford office is located at 78 Main St., first floor. Please call 814-362-4400 to schedule an appointment. •  Kane office: Wednesday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Kane office is located at 54 Fraley St., Suite 2. Please call 814-837-0880 to schedule an appointment.
Assistance is available with issues such as compensation, education, pension, health care and death benefits. Veterans need not be a member of the American Legion to participate.
  
 Outreach Hours Set for
April 6

To help ensure access to state government information and services, I will host outreach office hours at the Emporium Borough Office on Thursday, April 6, from 9-10 a.m.

Services available include assistance with any state-related issues or concerns, driver license and vehicle registration applications, and applications for various state programs, such as the senior citizen Property Tax/Rent Rebate and PACE/PACENET prescription drug assistance programs.
  
EMT Training Opportunity

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve our communities, consider becoming an emergency medical technician (EMT). EMTs save lives, and we need more of them! Check out this upcoming training opportunity available through IUP, EMS West and Mt. Jewett Area Ambulance. Preregistration is required at ems-emt@iup.eduPreregistration.


  
Respecting the Taxpayers Who Foot the Bill

With respect to the individuals, families and business owners who foot the bill for the annual state budget, the House Appropriations Committee continued its examination of the governor’s $45.8 billion spending proposal during budget hearings this week.

In the area of public safety, members talked about proposed funding for the Pennsylvania State Police and how the agency will meet recruitment challenges for the next generation of state troopers.

With regard to public health, the committee questioned the heads of both the Department of Health and the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs about efforts to meet the needs of the state’s most vulnerable citizens, particularly when it comes to the continuing crisis of opioid abuse and overdose deaths. Members questioned the Department of Aging about its support for senior centers, and the proposed expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program for seniors and people with disabilities.

Additional hearings featured the Department of State, Department of Corrections and Board of Probation and Parole, and the Department of Transportation.

No hearings are scheduled next week. They will resume on Tuesday, April 11.

All hearings are streamed live at www.PAHouseGOP.com. For a schedule of upcoming hearings and video of completed hearings, click here. 
  
Financial Tips for Higher Education Seekers


The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will once again offer a series of financial aid webinars to assist students seeking a higher education and their families.

With the May 1 deadline for filing the Federal Free Application for Student Aid, also known as FAFSA, just around the corner, PHEAA will hold a “FAFSA Overview/Line by Line” webinar on the following dates:
 •  Wednesday, April 5, from 6-7 p.m. •  Wednesday, April 19, from 6-7 p.m. 
Other sessions include:
 •  Paying for College and Options for Balances: Tuesday, April 4, at noon, and Thursday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m. •  Financial Aid and Planning Q&A: Thursday, April 6, at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, April 18, at noon.
Registration is required. Visit www.PHEAA.org/virtual.
  
Apply for Agriculture Energy Efficiency Rebates

 The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is offering rebates to Pennsylvania agricultural producers for energy efficiency projects. Rebates are offered on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funding is available, through June 30.

Interested applicants should apply to secure a rebate voucher prior to installing their equipment. Rebates are available for LED lighting, dairy equipment and ventilation equipment. For additional information, or to apply, click here.
  
PennDOT Offers Free Motorcycle Safety Training

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reminds residents that free Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program (PAMSP) training opportunities are available to riders across the state.

Prospective, experienced and new Pennsylvania riders who have a motorcycle learner’s permit or motorcycle license can develop and refresh operator proficiency through these free training sessions.

Successful completion of a basic or intermediate course waives the requirement to take a skills test at a PennDOT Driver License Center for those over the age of 18 and automatically earns the permit holder their motorcycle license. Motorcycle permit holders who complete a three-wheel basic course will earn a motorcycle license with a restriction prohibiting the operation of a two-wheel motorcycle.

Click here for more information.  
  
Trout Season Opens April 1!

Good luck to all the anglers heading out this weekend for the opening day of trout season on Saturday, April 1. For everything you need to know about fishing in the Commonwealth, including licensing and stocking information, visit www.fishandboat.com or check out the FishBoatPA mobile app.


  
 Celebrating Women’s History Month with Hannah Penn

As the month of March, also Women’s History Month, draws to a close, we remember and honor the first and only woman to have ever governed Pennsylvania – Hannah Callowhill Penn. Hannah was wife of Pennsylvania’s founder, William Penn. Watch to learn more about her!
 

Spring Story Hour Continues Tuesdays

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Coudersport Public Library’s Preschool Story Hour series, with the theme “Hello Spring!” will begin Tuesday, April 4!

Participants will learn about and celebrate Spring and all the fun and new beginnings it brings. Sessions will be led by retired educators Brenda Bonczar and Lisa Bretz. Sessions will run on Tuesdays, April 4-May 9, at 10:00 a.m. These are geared for children ages three through five and their parents, and include stories, a craft and snacks.

Advance registration is required to ensure sufficient materials. Stop in at the Library, call 814-274-9382 or email coudersportlibrary@gmail.com to register your child.

Hope is an Egg!

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                            “When we express the beauty inside of us, it can help us see the hope.”–            Olga Snyder

Olga Snyder, a Potter County, Pennsylvania resident and Ukrainian native, moved to the United States 25 years ago. Although Olga spent her whole childhood into her young adulthood studying and creating art in Ukraine, it was not until just a month before immigrating to the United States that she learned about pysanky also known as Ukrainian Easter eggs for the first time. She was walking down her favorite street in Kyiv with her fiancé, now husband, John, when she spotted a little box full of the most colorful, beautiful round shapes she had ever seen. Olga approached the man standing behind the box, asking him about its contents, and he was shocked by her lack of knowledge.

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Wellsville Police Blotter

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Wellsville N.Y. Police Department

Monday, April 3, 2023

Wellsville Police arrested Amanda N. Allman, age 36 of Wellsville, charging her with Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest. The charges stem from an incident that took place on West State Street in the Village. Allman was processed, issued an appearance ticket and released. Allman is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court on April 18th at 4:30 pm.

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