NEWS

On March 7th Wellsville Fire Department was dispatched to Jefferson St. for the smelll of natural gas

The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a Tornado Warning for… Southwestern McKean County in north central Pennsylvania… Southeastern Warren County in north central Pennsylvania… Until 415 PM EST. At 354 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Sheffield, moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include… Sheffield, Wetmore, and Ludlow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. TORNADO…RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE…1.00 IN

On March 7th Bradford Twp. Fire Department was dispatched to High St. For a fire alarm

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 25 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA CAMBRIA CAMERON CLEARFIELD ELK MCKEAN POTTER SOMERSET WARREN THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BRADFORD, CLEARFIELD, COUDERSPORT, DUBOIS, EMPORIUM, JOHNSTOWN, RIDGWAY, SOMERSET, ST. MARYS, AND WARREN.

On March 7th Johnsonburg Fire Department was dispatched to 505 Penn St. for a gas leak

Larry and Phyllis Hamilton were recently honored at an open house celebrating their retirement after more than 45 years of dedication to Hamilton’s Maple Farm in Ulysses! This family-owned and operated business has been producing maple syrup for more than 12 decades. In honor of the occasion, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) presented the Hamiltons with a congratulatory citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Maple production will continue at the farm under the leadership of the next generation of Hamiltons, with Marshall and Deborah at the helm.

WARREN – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) is partnering with the Barbara Moscato Memorial Library, located at 27 West 4th Street in Emporium, to offer Art Adventures, an art series for children ages five-and-up and their caregivers. This series, composed entirely of free courses, will begin in April and continue through the summer. 

Participants will learn about a famous artist and explore a new art medium each month. Sessions include acrylic painting inspired by Claude Monet, clay sculpting inspired by Michelangelo, polka dot art inspired by Yayoi Kusama, and printmaking inspired by Albrecht Dürer. Attendance is limited, so pre-registration is recommended for each session at https://bit.ly/NPRC-Art-Adventures-Emporium. 

These courses offer a great opportunity for parents and guardians to bond with their children and encourage creativity and learning as the summer break approaches. The full course schedule includes: 

• Monday, April 6 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM – Acrylic painting based on works by Claude Monet. 
• Monday, May 4 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM – Creating clay angels based on the works of Michelangelo 
• Saturday, June 6 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM – Polka Dot art based on the works of Yayoi Kusama 
• Saturday, July 11 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM – Printmaking based on Albrecht Dure 

For more information about these classes, please contact Anne McNeal, Community Liaison for Northern Pennsylvania Regional College by email at amcneal@rrcnpa.org.

Author Bill Robertson to Present Free Golden Afternoons Program about The American Revolutionary War This Coming Tuesday, March 10 

William P. “Bill” Robertson of Duke Center in McKean County, PA will present information about American Revolutionary War battles from two books he has written during the free Golden Afternoons program at 1 p.m. this coming Tuesday, March 10 in the lobby at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.

This program is free. Anyone who is 65 years of age or older is welcome to attend. Free refreshments will be provided.

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) placed a radar-controlled speed display board this week on Route 770 in Bradford Township, McKean County. It is intended to remind drivers to obey the posted speed limit and reduce speeding, a common type of aggressive driving behavior.

This board faces westbound traffic on Route 770 between Route 4005 (High Street) and Creekside Drive in a 45 mile per hour zone. The board utilizes radar to determine the speeds of oncoming traffic and posts them to the lighted section of the sign. The board will remain in place for four to six weeks.

Looking for a reliable female Caregiver to provide care for an elderly woman in her home in the Coudersport-Roulette area, 2-4 hours per day, possibly more. Must have good references. 

Call or text (814)558-6642

On March 6th Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to County Lane in Smethport for unknown medical

Several years ago, I was a member of the Rotary Club, where I was introduced to the Four-Way Test: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? This framework guided my words and actions and continues to shape how I communicate today. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to guide much of our public discourse. While everyone is entitled to an opinion, not every thought needs to be spoken aloud. It is worth remembering that opinions are just that—opinions.

Remember the saying, “If you don’t have anything good to say, keep your mouth shut.” What happened? Did we stop teaching that to our children? Have we somehow skipped the part about being kind and loving, especially to our neighbor? Please understand, I’m not against sharing thoughts and opinions. After all, I do it every day through videos and writing, but I’m trying, and hopefully succeeding, to do so with love and respect for others. I learned a long time ago that you can disagree with someone respectfully and still get along. Somewhere along the line, that seems to have been left behind.

Is there an answer? Can we turn things around? I believe we can, but it doesn’t start with others. It starts with us as individuals. Remember the golden rule: love your neighbor as yourself? That’s not for others to do; it’s for you and me. How? Sometimes the easiest way is simply to ask. In other words, ask, “If I were loving you, what would that look like?” I’ve practiced this with my wife, children, and grandchildren. I’ve even asked my neighbor, “If I were the best neighbor you could ever have, what would that look like?” Sound corny? Maybe it is, but I’m trying to show that they are important to me and that part of respect and honor is being a blessing in their lives. I also see it as mirroring what I would like to see from others. At the end of the day, the only world I can change is the one I live in every day of my life. Each of us is creating a ripple effect in the world around us. The question is, what kind of ripple are you causing? Think about it.

On March 6th Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched To E. Maple St. For difficulty breathing

On March 6th Shinglehouse Ambulance was dispatched to Oswayo St.. for an unknown injury

The March 3,2026 regular meeting of Ceres Township Supervisors was called to order with 3 Supervisors, 3 residents, and secretary in attendance.

The minutes of the February 3, 2026 meeting were read and approved.

PennDOT Multimodal grant application was submitted. A letter giving Brenda Moyer authority to sign checks was signed by all supervisors for submission to JVB Bank. Motion was made by Greg and seconded by AJ Plants to change account at JVB to Preferred account with $2,500 minimum balance to be maintained. Submission of grant applications was discussed and decision to submit application for County LVDGR grant and Act 13 grants.

Telephone complaint by resident regarding sewage issue on bordering property was addressed and letter to be sent to resident. Building assessment permit was approved. Accounting software Account Edge will not work for township accounts. Motion was made to pursue alternative software for use. Resolutions were signed for acceptance of the grant, where to purchase and outfit the truck, and in support of PA One Call safe digging month.

Road Master reported work continued plowing, sanding, & stoning roads for winter maintenance. He scheduled a meeting with the county Conservation District for grant application project. Calls for stone pricing were placed. Sluice pipes were cleared of ice.

Cold patching was done on a couple of roads. Repairs on GMC truck were done as well as small truck repairs. He met with A&H Equipment regarding truck outfitting. Coon Crossing and Taylor Brook roads remain bonded. There were no supervisors or public comments.

The bills for February were reviewed and approved. The next regular meeting of Ceres Township Supervisors will be held on April 7,2026 at the Ceres Township Building at 6:00 p.m.

CERES TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS

February 2026 will go down in the record books as a cold and unsettled weather month. Thus far, the winter of 2026 has been very cold, and in some areas to the east and north, major snowfalls.  We missed the blizzards, but we did have a cold month. We had some below zero morning readings and several in the single digits. Strong winds added to the cold. On the 19th, we had a severe thunderstorm with heavy hail, which covered the roads and sidewalks. That was followed by very icy conditions.  It was not a pleasant month. It stayed below freezing for about three weeks.

Rain and melted snow for 2026 was 4.46″  last year; the amount was 3.35″. In 2025, we received 5″ of snow, and this year the total snowfall was 3″. We had 23 days with 1″ of snow on the ground, with the greatest depth of 9″ on the 9th.

Here we are starting the month of March.  I would be remiss if I did not repeat the old saying, ” March weather is like a Model T Ford, just enough spring to make your butt ache.”
My daughter Alyson is helping with the weather reports.

Henry W. Lush, National Weather Service Observer

**Pike Township Dump will be returning to its Spring/Summer hours Starting Sunday, March 8, 2026. 

Hours of operation:  Sunday – 9am – 3pm   & Wednesday – 2pm – 6pm.