Tuesday, Jan 16 @ 7:00 AM | Light snow will continue this morning, with an additional inch or 2 accumulating through most of central PA, highest east. Even colder air will move in tonight, with wind chills as low as -10 to -20 F across the Laurels and northern Alleghenies tonight into Wed Morning!
The student of the week for Health Assistance is Alexis Morgan. She is an exemplary student who demonstrates a high level of integrity. Academically, she maintains very high grades in her health assistant class. Her assistance to other students in the lab setting is also admirable. In clinical settings, Alexis is always professional and performs her job very well.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (January 16) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will hold its quarterly business meeting on Monday, January 22, 2024, beginning at 10 a.m. at its Harrisburg headquarters, located at 1601 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. The meeting is open to the public.
The complete schedule and agenda for this meeting and information on how to provide public comment is available on the PFBC website (Fishandboat.com).
This meeting may be viewed remotely by joining the webinar from your internet browser using this link: https://bit.ly/Jan24CommMtg
If prompted, enter the webinar access number code: 2630 759 7868 Password: public (782542 from phones)
HARRISBURG, Pa. (January 16) — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is once again seeking applicants for grants to support education programs that promote new and renewed interest in fishing and boating in Pennsylvania through the recruitment of new participants, retention of existing participants, and reactivation of former participants – collectively known as “R3.”
The grant application period is open beginning today, January 16, 2024, through March 1, 2024.
The Potter County Education Council, Tri-Co Connections, the Potter County Human Services Area Agency on Aging, and our local school districts are continuing to team up to implement a county-wide program called Seniors 2 Seniors.
This program teaches basic computer skills, digital literacy, and cybersecurity to senior citizens so that they have the skills and knowledge to utilize the many benefits of high-speed Internet.
As a part of this program, local high school students volunteer to provide on-site support to each of the adults who participate in the course.
The Seniors 2 Seniors technology course is being offered at the Ulysses Senior Center on Wednesdays, March 6 – April 10, 2024, from 12:45 – 2:15 p.m. This course will also be offered in Galeton on Wednesdays, April 17 – May 22, 2024. The registration deadline for the Ulysses course is Wednesday, February 28th. Register yourself, a parent, or grandparent by calling (814) 274-4877 or by stopping by the Potter County Education Council office at 5 Water Street in Coudersport.
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 511 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2024 …WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY…
* WHAT…Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero.
* WHERE…Portions of central Pennsylvania.
* WHEN…From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Limit time outside. Dress in layers and cover exposed skin. Wear a hat and gloves. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.
Review winter weather safety and preparedness information at weather.gov/winter.
The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.
OLEAN, NY – Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), the healthcare system consisting of Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), presented Erin Langworthy, LPN, the fourth quarter Nightingale Award. Langworthy, a nurse in the practice of Joseph Staszel, MD, pain management and physical medicine, has been a nurse for almost 20 years.
“Erin is an outstanding nurse! She will go out of her way to do the very best for any patient. Whether that would be taking an extra minute or step to make sure patients are more comfortable, providing reassurance and talking them through any procedure. She’s an effective, compassionate communicator,” according to her nomination. “Erin gives all patients the utmost respect no matter what. As Erin’s co-worker, she is the type of nurse who reminds me of how as nurses we can truly make a difference in all our patients’ lives.”
The Nightingale Award is a result of nominations from medical providers and other team members throughout UAHS. The prestigious award is presented quarterly to one nurse who provides exceptional patient care, excels in patient and family teachings, creates an environment of efficient open communication with patients, as well as serving as a role model for peers.
Robin M. Sammis of Jefferson Street, Salamanca, NY passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Olean General Hospital following a brief illness.
Robin was born on December 24, 1964, in Cuba, and was the daughter of Robert and Gale Abbey Givan. She was formerly married to Ronald P. Sammis.
Robin lived in Long Island for a period of time where she worked as a house cleaner until she returned to Western NY in 2010. She enjoyed Classic Rock & Roll, loved nature, camping, all animals and pets.
Congratulations to Brady Danielson and Jacob Troutman of Boy Scout Troop 410 in Mount Jewett for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) was honored to attend their court of honor and present them with congratulatory citations from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Pictured from left: McKean County Commissioner Tom Kreiner, Brady Danielson, Jacob Troutman, Causer and Scoutmaster Thomas Geer.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists in north central Pennsylvania are advised the restrooms at the Interstate 80 westbound and eastbound rest areas in Columbia County are temporarily closed due to a power outage in the area.
The restrooms will reopen once power is restored. Parking is still open to motorists.
Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library invites book enthusiasts to embark on a literary journey with its Virtual Author Talk Series, starting February 2024. This monthly spectacle features bestselling, award-winning authors from around the world, covering a diverse range of genres. Program details can be viewed now at https://barbaramoscatobrownlibrary.org/author-talk/ and https://libraryc.org/barbaramoscatobrownlibrary.
Anderson & Kime’s donation, like many others in the community, has helped the St. Marys Area United Way achieve their 2023 campaign goal. Funding that was raised in 2023 will be distributed via grant awards to eligible nonprofits in 2024. The St. Marys Area United Way board members are scheduled to meet with United Way grant applicants January 16, 2024 through January 19, 2024 at the United Way office located on 250 Depot Street, St. Marys. The board will determine grant allocations and vote on awards at their annual meeting on January 25, 2024.
The St. Marys Area United Way relies on the contributions from companies and local individuals. Those donations support the financial needs of non-profit agencies that serve the health and human welfare needs of our community. Funding raised in 2024 will be available for organizations to seek grant funding in 2025. If you would like to become one of these individual or corporate donors, please call 781.6000 or mail your check to the St. Marys Area United Way, 250 Depot Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.
It may be the dead of winter, but spring has sprung — at least for the Pennsylvania College of Technology esports season.
ESPORTS
Getting underway this past week were the college’s spring Collegiate iRacing League teams competing in Formula College World Championship and Collegiate Prototype Challenge.
Managed by Austin DeLong, of Pittsburgh, the team also consists of Michael Sydor, of Reading; Ryan Bannan, of Honey Brook; Zach Tallman, of Lewisburg; Robert Miller, of Pittston; and Michael Martinetti, of Saylorsburg.
Openers down the road are CIL NASCAR on Monday, Rocket League on Feb. 5, Overwatch 2 on Feb. 6, Valorant on Feb. 7, Counter Strike 2 (CS2, previously CS:GO) on Feb. 9 and League of Legends on March 5.
We want to wish our Potter County Fair Queen, Eva West, good luck this week as she heads to Hershey to participate in the PA State Fair Queen Contest.
The state competition for selecting the 2024 PA Fair Queen will be a 3-day event commencing Thursday, January 18 and culminating with the Coronation banquet and ceremony on Saturday, January 20, 2024.
The PA Fair Queen State Competition is held in conjunction with the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs (PSACF) and Pennsylvania Showmen’s Association (PSSA) convention events. There will be 59 young ladies vying for the title! Good Luck, Eva, and have a great time!