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Arthur W. Lovel, 95, of Rauber Street, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at St. James Hospital in Hornell. He was born July 20, 1929, in Sabinsville, PA, the son of the late John Edwin Sr. and Viola Etta (Thompson) Lovell. On February 14, 1953, in Harrison Valley, PA, he married Loretta Mae Stone, who predeceased him on May 4, 2018.

Art was raised in Harrison Valley and was a Harrison Valley High School graduate. From 1951 to 1953 he honorably served with the United States Army, during the Korean War. After his service, he continued his education at St. Bonaventure University, earning his bachelor’s degree in business. He found his career at Air Preheater for 32 years, retiring in 1986. Outside of his employment, he was a previous 50-year member of the Christian Temple, attended the United Methodist Church, and was a recent convert of Catholicism; he was also a member of the Wellsville Lions Club and VFW. With Loretta, he was an avid member of the Family Campers and RVers Organizations, including P.A.L.s, 39ers, and Top the Hill Chapters. He was a life-long history buff and would read any-and-everything to do with War History.

Three pantry volunteers & Lions Club members presented Carol Hribar, Assistant Director of the Alliance Food Pantry, with a check for $300 to purchase turkeys to distribute to pantry clients along with a bag filled with Thanksgiving dinner fixings throughout the month of November.  The Alliance Food Pantry was created in 1998 as a ministry to provide tangible resources to those in need within the local community.  Since that time, the pantry has served thousands of families with food assistance and prayer support.   The pantry is located at 1 Avenue A, Coudersport, PA 16916.  Feel free to contact the Alliance Food Pantry with any questions by email at alliancefoodpantry@gmail.com or by phone at (814) 274-8661 or on our Facebook Page. 

Paid For By The Potter County Democratic Committee

MEGA BRIDAL BLOWOUT SALE!! Over 100 Bridal Gowns, many NWT. Racks of $50, $100 and $150.  Other 25% to 50% off.  Sizes 0-30.. Sale dates November 1- December 20.  Sew Much More 127 North Main Street, Coudersport, PA.  Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9-5; Wednesday 9-3.  Or by appointment.  814-335-8681    Hurry in for best selection.

The annual Trunk or Treat sponsored by the Turtlepoint Evangelical Church was held Saturday at the Turtlepoint Park.  Approximately 150 children participated in the event.    Pictured is Addison Ford handing out candy from her trunk.  

Also pictured are Granny Aubrey, Astronaut Maddie and Policeman Josh who visited the 2024 Trunk or Treat with their grandparents Mark and Angela Hults.

Laurie Kephart is pictured handing out candy at the Trunk or Treat.  

Motorists are advised that there will be lane restrictions next week on Interstate 180 in both directions in Loyalsock Township and Montoursville Borough, Lycoming County, for bridge inspections.

On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) bridge inspection crew will be performing an inspection of the bridge carrying I-180 eastbound over the Loyalsock Creek. Motorists can expect alternating lane restrictions 2 miles west of Exit 21 (Route 87 / Montoursville) in Montoursville Borough.

On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the crew will be inspecting the bridge carrying I-180 westbound over the Loyalsock Creek. Motorists can expect alternating lane restrictions east of Exit 23 A / B (Warrensville Road / Third Street) in Loyalsock Township.

Work will be performed between the hours of 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM on both days. Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel and drive with caution.

Penn College wrestlers feature ‘grit, toughness, funk’

With a roster that returns three top-eight regional finishers from last season’s squad and a NCAA Division III national qualifier from two seasons ago, first-year coach Pennsylvania College of Technology wrestling head coach Dalton Rohrbaugh has plenty of reason for optimism.

“Overall, I am extremely excited for this team to compete. I think we will turn heads and show we can compete with the best of the best,” Rohrbaugh said. “We have some great wrestlers, no doubt, but we will also win matches we ‘aren’t supposed to’ on paper because of the grit, toughness and conditioning we will bring to competition.

“These guys are doing things the right way on and off the mat and not complaining about a single thing, picking each other up when it gets tough and being the true definition of a team. Staying healthy will be a key point, but if we can do that, then the sky is the limit.”

The Wildcats open their season on Friday and Saturday at the Ithaca College Bombers Invitational, where they finished sixth in a 12-team field last season.

Time Is Running Out!

Harrisburg, Penn — If you haven’t applied for federal disaster assistance from FEMA, time is running out.

The deadline for applications is November 12. If you live in Lycoming, Potter, Tioga or Union County and suffered loss of personal property or damage to your home due to Tropical Storm Debby on Aug. 9 -10, 2024, you should apply as soon as possible.

There are four ways to apply.  You can:

• Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362
• Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov
• Download the FEMA App
• Visit the remaining Disaster Recovery Center at
  • Tioga County: Valley Christian Church, 146 Maple Street, Westfield, PA 16950
    • Normal Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday thru Saturday
    • Election Day, Nov. 5: Temporarily Closed for the Day
    • Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11: Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

November 12 will be here before you know it. Don’t delay! Register today!

The Port Allegany Rotary Club began welcoming members of the Class of 2025 to their weekly meetings held Thursdays at the Port Allegany Moose Lodge.  The first visitors from PAHS were Thomas Beeson and Devan Carpenter. Thomas is the son of Jennifer and Michael Beeson.  His siblings are Caleb Dougherty, Kristopher, Kelsey and Savannah Beeson. His school activities include computer science, Drama Club and Yearbook.  He is a member of the Alliance Church Youth Group, Ignite.  After graduation, Thomas plans to attend Harden Simons University in Texas and major in Computer Science. 

Devan is the daughter of Dan and Vanna Carpenter.  She has three sisters –  older sister, Hannah and younger twin sisters, Taylor and Shaylee.  At PAHS, Devan is a member of the Yearbook Staff and the Marching Band.  She is a student at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center in the Automotive Shop. She is a member of the Student Committee and the Safety Committee.  After graduation, Devn plans to join the Army.  She is  hoping to continue in the automotive field and get her CDL.  Introducing the seniors to the club were Rotarians Charlie Cox and Anna Fair.  

Paid For By The Potter County Democratic Committee

MEGA BRIDAL BLOWOUT SALE!! Over 100 Bridal Gowns, many NWT. Racks of $50, $100 and $150.  Other 25% to 50% off.  Sizes 0-30.. Sale dates November 1- December 20.  Sew Much More 127 North Main Street, Coudersport, PA.  Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9-5; Wednesday 9-3.  Or by appointment.  814-335-8681    Hurry in for best selection.

The Port Allegany Lions Club presented A Grisly History of Port Allegany – a walking tour including the first murder in the borough of Port Allegany, the curious tale of Uzza Robbins and an unsolved murder mystery.  The tours were held between 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and began on the Town Square and covered about five blocks.  Ending the tour was a presentation by the historical society at Union Cemetery. 

Refreshments were served following the cemetery presentation at The Inn On Maple Street.  Pictured:  Mayor George Riley, who led one of the walking tours,  is pictured with PAHS students Connor Valentine, Thomas Beeson and Chloe Triplett who assisted with the presentation at Union Cemetery.  The walks had 87 people participate and the proceeds of the event went to the Canoe Place Historical Society.   

On October 28, at 4:35 pm Galeton And Ulysses were dispatched to an automated cell phone reported crash at Rt. 6 and Ansley Rd. There is no crash all units recalled

Millerton FD was dispatched to Lawrence twp. for a garage fire Sunday 1652 hrs. Engine 12-2 Tanker 12-5 ladder 12-9 Rescue 12-18 responded. Millerton units responded quickly. Millerton members helped work the fire and water supply. Millerton fire department is always glad to be able to support Lawrenceville FD .

Please be safe!

Four Penn College teams set for UE postseason

Four Pennsylvania College of Technology fall sports teams will step into United East Conference postseason action this week while the wrestling team opens its season.

• The men’s soccer team, which posted its first 10-win season since 2013, is seeded sixth going into its home first-round playoff match against 11^th-seeded Keystone College on Wednesday. The winner will face third-seeded Cairn University on Saturday in a quarterfinal.

• The multi-record-breaking women’s soccer team, which completed the first undefeated regular season in program history, drew a bye into Saturday’s quarterfinals as the second seed and will host the winner of Tuesday’s first-round match between Wilson and Cedar Crest colleges.

• The men’s and women’s cross-country teams will run in the conference championships hosted by St. Mary’s (Md.) College on Saturday, where the men’s squad will defend its title.

In addition, the wrestlers, under new head coach Dalton Rohrbaugh, open on Friday and Saturday at the Ithaca College Bombers Invitational.

Preview stories for those teams will be forthcoming.

Remember this week is Halloween the Borough is doing trick or treat on Oct. 31, 2024 from 6-7:30pm we will have Bank St and Rosehill Ave closed to any thru traffic.

In addition to Trick or treat some of our local organizations are also planning events for the same time the advertisements are attached!

Smethport Fire Department Inc.

Smethport Area School District

What a Hoot!

Owl Banding at Sizerville State Park

Certified bird bander of 30+ years, David Hauber, his wife, Fay, and his son, Alan, came to Sizerville on Saturday evening hoping to band a Northern Saw-whet Owl.  The program started off with a Pennsylvania Owls presentation by park educator, Alyson Rotello, followed by her taking small groups of participants down to the banding area to see the net set up. 

Around 9 PM, a female Saw-whet Owl was caught! David and Fay recorded data from the owl including her weight, wing chord length, eye color, age, and gender to assist with research.  The owl was then banded and released back into the park.

This program is open to all ages and was attended by 45 participants.  This family friendly opportunity will be offered annually during October at Sizerville State Park.  Hope to see you there next year!