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Betty Zinz

Betty Deane Walters Zinz, of Brookdale Retirement Community, Lakewood, N.Y. and formerly of Clarendon, PA., died unexpectedly Saturday, September 13, 2025, at UPMC Chautauqua, Jamestown, N.Y.

She was born in Newmansville, PA., she was the daughter of Francis M. and Grace I. Carbaugh Walters. Betty has been a Warren area resident for the past 10 years, and was formerly of Cooperstown, PA.

Carl Hughes, a loving and deeply loved family man passed over Sunday, September 14, 2025. He was born June 29, 1940, at home in Tioga to Howard and Lola (Henninger) Hughes.  Carl graduated from Williamson High School and 10 days after graduation, he married Ellen Bell with whom he shared sixty-seven years of marriage. 

Carl was a retired building contractor. He was a master of his craft and mentored many builders along the way. Carl took great pride in everything that he did. His work was impeccable. Carl also carried on the traditions of his own father and raised plentiful volumes of produce for the community. Carl still maintained a beautiful garden for his friends and family. He made many memories of outdoor adventures with his brothers, sons-in-law, grandchildren and nephews, hunting and fishing over the years.

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Penn College Athletics at a Glance

Last week in review: Two wins upped the regular-season unbeaten streak for the Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s soccer team to 30. The Wildcats’ last regular-season loss came on Sept. 30, 2023, at Penn State Harrisburg. Since then, during regular-season matches, they have gone 23-0-7 under coach Ian Scheller.

Pastor B.J. Knefley

The lies we believe, have you ever thought that we all hold beliefs that might be false? Is it possible that some things we assume are true are actually false? Where do these beliefs originate, and how can we identify what’s untrue? 

There was a time in my life when I believed that country music was bad, even evil. I taught this belief to my children and reprimanded them whenever I caught them listening to it. One day, my oldest challenged my faith. She wanted to understand why I thought it was bad and why I considered it evil. I tried to give her every reason I could think of to justify my stance, but none of them held up. Eventually, I discovered the true reason I held this belief. So, where did I get it from? From my mother. Yes, when I was a child, my mother told me it was evil and that I would go to hell if I listened to it. That was all the truth I needed, and I accepted it as my own. Sadly, I was only repeating what I had been taught. It had no basis in truth, only opinion.

Quality Poultry & Seafood, Inc. Recalls Various Catfish Fillet Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

Quality Poultry & Seafood, Inc., a Biloxi, Miss., establishment, is recalling approximately 98,916 pounds of catfish fillet products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Raw Sirloin Beef Tip Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for raw sirloin beef tip product due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The product contains sesame and wheat, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers with allergies to sesame and wheat are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the affected products are no longer available for purchase.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (September 15) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) today announced several upcoming committee meetings to be held virtually.  These meetings will be held online with Commissioners and PFBC staff participating remotely.

Agendas for all public meetings can be found on the PFBC website (Fishandboat.com).  Dates, times, information on submitting public comment, and links for viewing these meetings can be found below:

HARRISBURG, Pa. (September 15) — 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, September 15, 2025, through December 1, 2025.

Mousie” Phyllis Jane Perkins Norton “loving mother, Nana, Great-Nana, and sister”

“Mousie” Phyllis Jane Perkins Norton, 81, of Shinglehouse, PA and Casselberry, Florida, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

Mousie was born on Sunday, April 23, 1944 in Coudersport, she was a daughter of William and Nina Ostrander Perkins. On September 5, 1964 in the First Baptist Church in Shinglehouse, she married Craig Neil Norton, who passed away on June 20, 2008.

Attention Roulette water and sewer customers!
The water level of the town well is depleting to a level in which it may become a critical situation with our customers.
According to the weather report, we are going to be getting very little rain in the next 10 days.
So Township water customers please be very  aware of your water usage. 

Pastor Jim Cannistraci is pictured with students from the Port Allegany United Methodist Church following a Blessing of the Backpacks.  Pastor Jim also did a blessing of the badges for the adults heading back to school this year.   Students were given a goodie bag of items to help fill their backpacks and the adults received a gift as well.  

The annual Touch-a-Truck will be held Sunday, September 14 from 12-3 p.m. at the Veteran Memorial Home located at 4743 Route 155 in Port Allegany.  Admission is free  The event is an outdoor family adventure that lets kids climb, explore and discover their favorite big trucks and vehicles.  The Black Hawk Helicopter will once again visit along with fire trucks, tractors and more.  For anyone who would like to bring their machine to the VMI to share with the kids, contact Mindy at 814-558-9342 or Patty at 814-598-4642.    .  

Emergency Bridge Repair to Begin on Mountain Road and I-80 EB in Mifflin Township, Columbia County

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that an emergency bridge repair is set to begin this week on Mountain Road (Route 2021) and Interstate 80 eastbound in Mifflin Township, Columbia County. The bridge, which carries Mountain Road over the Interstate was struck and damaged by an oversize load traveling eastbound on Interstate 80 on June 19.

Starting on Monday, September 15, 2025, the contractor, Clearwater Construction, will begin emergency repairs to the structure. Work includes removal of one damaged beam, installation of a new beam, and installation of deck forms. Additional work includes milling and paving of damaged portion of Mountain Road and the damaged portions of Interstate 80 eastbound.

Traffic Impacts

• Mountain Road (Route 2021 / T-722) traffic can expect the road to remain a single lane controlled with a barrier and stop signs at either end.
• Interstate 80 eastbound traffic can expect alternating single lane between mile marker 245 and 247 while work is being performed. Work will be performed Sundays through Mondays between the hours of 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Clearwater Construction is the prime contractor for this $734,793 emergency bridge repair. Work is anticipated to be complete in November 2025, weather permitting.

Motorists should be alert, slow down, watch for lane changes, and drive with caution through the work zone

It’s that time again for the Turtlepoint Farmers Market! Happening this Saturday, September 13th from 9-12. Stop down to meet local vendors, farmers and growers to supply your cookout needs! There will be a variety of goods ranging from hydroponic lettuce, an assortment of veggies, homemade breads to Amish baked goods! Vendors are always welcome to come set up. We run on a first come, first serve basis for table spots under the pavilion. The market is located at the Turtlepoint Park, on Larabee Road, Turtlepoint PA! For more information, please visit our Facebook page! 

3 Day Estate Sale! Huge Sale!

September 11 to 13 – Thursday and Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 4pm

811 South Ave, Bradford, PA 16701 (along Route 219, use caution).

Lawn tractor, 4-wheeler, bedroom furniture, living-room furniture, Kendall items, collectible oil items, power-tools, woodworking tools, hand-tools, Pyrex, Corning items, outdoor items, shelves, Rubbermaid cabinets, lawn cart, lawn trailer, lawn roller, vintage toys, tool boxes, kayak, kitchen table & chairs, Kitchen-aid mixer, dressers, shelves, holiday decor, glassware, TV, desk, bows, arrows, CDs, garden items, and so much more. Clean home and so many great items!  

All sales final and no returns. Park in a safe place and watch traffic. Do not block driveways. We look forward to seeing everyone for another great sale. 

The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors AT OUR NEW LOCATION on the Courthouse grounds, at the corner and across the street from the square, every Friday (weather permitting) from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, September 12th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

[NOTICES: 

*  We’re back on our summer schedule of Friday markets, BUT AT OUR NEW LOCATION due to renovations on the square.  We’ll be across the street from the square, along the sidewalk to the right of the courthouse entrance, and around the corner on East Street to the driveway.

*  The outdoor market is held each Friday from May through October (weather permitting; on very rainy days, we will relocate into the Riley Gallery (if available)).  In November, the farmers market goes indoors for the winter market.

*  Market times have been established after many trial times over the years.  If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly.  They are willing to try to accommodate your request.

 *  If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-598-0649 netrabaker2@gmail.com]

CARING CRAFTS will be attending this week’s Market! Weather Permitting! We will be bring a variety of Homemade Travel Pillows! Along with our Plastic Canvas Magnets/Ornaments! Our selection of both is very wide and unique! We have something for everyone! Don’t forget to like us Facebook! If your not able to stop by or would like to place an order please contact Jess at 814 203 2482! Caring Crafts excepts Cash payment! Hope to see everyone there! 

CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the Farmers Market September 12. Artisan and loaf breads, sweet treats, jams ans jellies made from local fruits and vegetable  pizza made from garden vegetables. It will be a beautiful day. Come to the square. Requests between markets are always welcome. netrabaker2@gmail.com 814-598-0649 text or call

ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that include soap bars, shampoo bars, lotions and bath bombs. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page. 

The Rolfe Beagle Club in north central PA hosted an Upland Bird Hunt on Sunday, 9/7, consisting of pheasants, quail, and chukars for eleven graduates of the Ruffed Grouse Society’s Women’s Intro to Wingshooting program. All graduates of the program were offered the hunt on 9/7 to take their newly learned shooting and bird hunting skills to the next level, from the shooting range to the hunting fields and woods.

Each women hunter was paired with a hunt mentor and their choice of a pointing or flushing dog to experience first-hand an hour hunt at the Rolfe Beagle Club training grounds. Fun was had by all, and all women were able to successfully harvest a bird!

This is the 8th year of offering this program and it just keeps getting better each year. Next year’s class is already half-full. Any woman or young lady over the age of 11 can register for next year’s class by contacting Bethany Ford at bjmf989@gmail.com. The program runs over a weekend in July, a weekend in August, and a hunt day in September.

Gary E. Nickerson: Loving Husband, Father, Papa, and Friend

Gary E. Nickerson, 66, of Friendship, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.

Born on September 26, 1958, in Cuba, he was a son of Dale E. and Rayveria “Jean” (Abbott) Nickerson. On August 3, 1985, in Schroon Lake, New York, he married his loving wife of 40 years, Ann C. Perryman, who survives.

Saturday, September 20th SW Smith Library is hosting Northern PA author David McElwee for a book presentation and signing! 

Call the library to save yourself a seat, but don’t worry; walk-ins are always welcome. Copies of David’s book “My Afterlife” will be available for purchase at the event.

Tickets for a raffle basket are also available online at swsmithlibrary.org with the winner to be drawn at the conclusion of the presentation!