NEWS

WELLSBORO – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) is joining forces with the Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna/Tioga Area Agency on Aging and PA Link to provide a scam prevention seminar geared to area seniors.

The hour-long session, “Popular Scams and How to Avoid Them,” will be held on Thursday, April 4, from 10-11 a.m. at the Tioga County Fairgrounds, 2258 Charleston Road, Wellsboro.

“Unfortunately, technology has made it much easier for scammers to succeed in steeling people’s identities and their life savings,” Owlett said. “This seminar can help you better identify potential scams before falling victim to them.”

The presentation will be given by George Dillman of the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities. The program will focus on stopping people from being victimized by outlining the tactics commonly used by scammers, what to look for and how to avoid them.

Registration is required and may be made through Owlett’s office online at www.RepOwlett.com or by phone at 570-724-1390; or by contacting the Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-982-4346 or 570-265-6121.

PA State Rep. Martin Causer  

Congratulations to our own Shelley Butler (Coudersport office), who was recently recognized by The Salvation Army for her help coordinating the communitywide Angel Project to assist families in need in the Northern Potter School District at Christmastime. She was honored for “going above and beyond” for the project, and I can say she does the same in her work on behalf of our constituents in Potter County!

Shelley was one of several people and organizations recognized by The Salvation Army. Thank you ALL for your service and commitment to our communities!

BRADFORD, Pa. — It can be difficult for college students to commit to a career path when they haven’t had much life experience. That’s especially true if their path requires a lot of complex training and dedication – they need to focus early, but how do they know they will like what they’ve chosen?

Lily Madison and Raelin Meacham participated in the PMEA District 2 Jazz Band held in February at Collegiate Academy in Erie.  Lily, piano, and Raelin, tenor saxophone, were in one of four jazz bands selected through an audition held in November of 2023. 

They worked with guest conductor John Roden from the General McLane School District in Edinboro and presented a public concert to end the event.  Raelin, clarinet; and Lily, percussion, qualified for PMEA Region II Band Festival through their audition at the district band festival. 

This year, Meadville Area Senior High School hosted the event with 160 students from all over Northwestern Pennsylvania.  The festival was held February 22-24 and was guest conducted by Dr. Brad Genevro from Oklahoma State University.  

US Congressman Glenn Thompson attended Lit & Lucky to announce with his support the federal appropriation has passed in Washington DC and provide the funds for the chamber to purchase the former Cabin Kitchen for an innovation center which will house the artisan center-production kitchen-workforce development and focus on economic development for the county!

Senator Cris Dush 

My questioning, along with my colleague Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill, of the Game Commission last week for their hiring of former Senator Scarnati’s firm at $10,000/month has resulted in the termination of the agreement. The video of my questioning of the Executive Director on this issue can be seen in a post from last week.

Lately some folks have commented on my being direct in my questioning of Department heads. Some others have remarked that what I’m doing won’t make a difference. It’s true that a lot of times things move slowly in government but sometimes direct questions lead to direct results.

Potter – Tioga Maple Producers Association

Butler Family Maple (#15 on our brochure) invites you to join us for another Maple Weekend. We want to share our passion for the Maple Industry with you as well as our love of agriculture!

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s baseball and softball teams combined for nine wins and seven losses during spring break play in South Carolina over the past week, while the men’s lacrosse squad split in its two outings. This coming Saturday, the men’s and women’s tennis teams begin their spring season.

BASEBALL

In a Monday twin bill against Eastern Nazarene College, Dallas Griess of Williamsport went yard twice and doubled, finishing with three hits, three RBIs and three runs scored in a 7-2 first-game win. Starting pitcher Jonas McGrath of Ashland got the win as he fanned eight in four innings of work. The Wildcats also won the second game, 7-4, getting a three-run homer from Adam Aldenderfer of Trout Run and a solo shot from Quinn Hanafin of Sayre to back starting pitcher Ryan Sawyer of Cornwall, New York, who earned the “W.”