This Saturday, Nov. 14, is the Release Party for 10th Book in Totally Ninja Raccoons Series The release party for “The Totally Ninja Raccoons Meet the Apple Snitch” is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 14 at From My Shelf Books and Gifts at 7 East Avenue in Wellsboro. This is the 10th book in the popular raccoon adventure series for reluctant readers in the first to fourth grades.
The public is invited to stop in, pick up a copy, and enjoy a fresh apple in keeping with the book’s main topic – the Apple Snitch.
Media are invited to join leadership from UPMC Cole to celebrate 10 Years: A Decade of Caring, Growing, & Innovating, highlight accomplishments from 2026, and discuss plans for 2027.
Tentative Agenda:
Welcome & Invocation – Opening remarks and invocation from our Board Chair and Pastoral Care Team.
Board of Directors & Officer Elections – Nomination and election of our board director and officers for the upcoming year.
10-Year Anniversary Celebration – A special Did You Know? video highlighting facts from the past decade, including our employees, providers, community impact, innovations, and accomplishments.
President’s Update – A look at recruitment, workforce development, campus improvements, new services, key accomplishments, and priorities for the future.
Closing Remarks & Adjournment
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 4 to 5 p.m.
Where: Microsoft Teams
Media can attend by calling 412-447-5295 and using this phone conference ID: 932 571 623#, or by using this link for Microsoft Teams. For more information, contact Jackie Flanagan at flanaganjf@UPMC.edu.
The Disciplinary Board honors the necessity for transparency in its work and service to both the public and the profession. The Board encourages you to observe its public disciplinary and reinstatement hearings, oral arguments, and public reprimands on the Board’s YouTube channel. You can also view “Upcoming Public Proceedings” at the bottom of the Board’s home page.
Scheduled proceedings begin at 9:30 am unless otherwise noted. Click the date of a given proceeding to access its livestream.
This Week’s Proceedings
November 12 – Sam H. Jessee (Disciplinary Hearing)
November 13 – Jason R. Carpenter (Reinstatement Hearing)
Large bucks harvested in the previous year on the KQDC area.
Bradford, Pa.: The Willow Creek Sportsmen’s Club and the Kinzua Quality Deer Cooperative (KQDC) are working together for wildlife this year to operate a second check station at the clubhouse grounds on SR 346. The KQDC has operated deer check stations at numerous locations on the 74,000-acre study area for the last 25 years. This year, the Willow Creek Deer check station will be at the Sportsman Club grounds at 3307 West Washington Street, SR 346, Bradford, Pa, 16701.
The SR 59 deer check station at the John Perkins parking lot will also be operational this year.
Have you ever considered the “what” and “why” factors? Simply put, the “what” is the action; the “why” is the reason. In life, we do a lot of “what” things. We go to work, buy new cars and trucks, go to college, and get married. It isn’t difficult to see the “what,” but do we ever look at the “why”? I’ve realized that we can do a lot of “what” without understanding “why.” I’ve also realized that we’re often taught from a very early age “what” to do without ever having the “why” explained. Take church and God, for example. Many have been taught that it’s right to go to church and to love God, but how many understand “why”?
A legalist follows the letter of the law. In Christian circles, we’re taught to attend church, give money, pray, thank God, and follow rules about dress and conduct. These practices are the “what,” and focusing on them can lead to legalism. I’ve known people who knew the “what” and readily told others to do the same. The implication was that doing the “what” well enough made you acceptable. Sadly, we can become so skilled at doing the “what” that we forget “why” we began.
To help understand this, there’s a song sung in Christian churches that says, “Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.” Facing tomorrow is the “what.” We all must do that because tomorrow is coming. But “why” can we face it? The “why” is that He lives. That becomes my hope and assurance, enabling me to walk through tomorrow.
As Christians, we can all go through life doing a lot of “what.” We can go to Church and do all the right things yet miss the real meaning of “why.” If we don’t understand the “why,” the “what” means nothing. Because He lives, I can face tomorrow. Think about it.
The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine has received $9,428,042 in Rural Health Transformation Plan funding from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to support its Regional Training Center initiative. The funding will support a model that trains dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants in rural Pennsylvania communities where access to care is limited.
PITTSBURGH — The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine announced on Nov. 9 that it has received $9,428,042 in Rural Health Transformation Plan funding from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to support its Regional Training Center initiative, which trains oral health care providers in rural communities where access to dental care is limited.
Federal fiscal year 2025-26 funding will be shared with training center partners in Bradford, Titusville and Johnstown. The Pitt regional campuses at Bradford and Titusville will receive funding for the equipment for simulation labs on each of the campuses. The centers’ partners, Universal Primary Care in Bradford, Titusville Area Hospital and Hyndman Area Health Center in Johnstown each receive a portion of the funding for dental equipment and equipment for radiology, digital dentistry and sterilization and to renovate their facilities to support the training programs. A portion of the funding will stay with Pitt Dental Medicine to support salaries and administrative costs of operating the educational programs.
Participating school districts and law enforcement agencies documented 196 violations near school buses during Operation Safe Stop, an increase from last year.
Harrisburg, PA – Today, the Shapiro Administration released the results of Operation Safe Stop, an annual, one-day school bus enforcement and education initiative aimed at enhancing school bus safety for students across the Commonwealth by curtailing violations of Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Law.
November 06,2026 – East Windsor, New Jersey, Eugia US LLC (f/k/a Auro Medics Pharma LLC) is voluntarily recalling lot number 3VM26026A of Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection USP 1.25g/Vial-30mL (Single Dose Vial) to the hospital/healthcare facility/user level due to the presence of particulate matter identified as a glass particle inside the vial.
Risk Statement: There is a reasonable probability that use of product containing glass particulates can cause serious adverse health consequences such as blockage and clotting in blood vessels, which can cut off blood flow to vital organs, lead to a life-threatening blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) and cause permanent organ damage or death. Additionally, these particles may cause local vein irritation, inflammatory reaction, aggravation of preexisting infections, and allergic reactions. Greater susceptibility may exist in neonates, infants and patients with compromised organ function. To date, Eugia US LLC has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) today congratulated North Penn-Liberty Junior/Senior High School in the Southern Tioga School District upon being designated a Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon School.
“Nothing is more important than building a brighter future for our kids, and I commend the teachers, administrators, parents and students at North Penn-Liberty for their hard work and dedication toward that goal,” Owlett said. “Your commitment to learning and growing is making a difference for our students and the community as a whole.”
North Penn-Liberty is one of only 12 schools honored with the blue-ribbon designation across the state. Schools selected for the honor demonstrate exceptional academic growth, ranking among the top 15% statewide for whole school improvement while showing progress for all student groups.
According to the state Department of Education, qualifying schools create inclusive learning environments, support student well-being through strong Student Assistance Programs, maintain high attendance and assessment participation rates, and meet rigorous standards for special education and accountability. In addition, they are safe, well-managed schools that are not identified for improvement or corrective action.
“We are blessed with some outstanding schools in our area, and I’m so pleased to see North Penn-Liberty recognized for its exceptional efforts,” Owlett added.
This is not the first time a school in the Southern Tioga School District earned blue-ribbon designation. In 2000, Liberty Elementary School was recognized under the federal Blue Ribbon School program.
Constance L. Galeotti “beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister”
KEATING SUMMIT, PA—Constance L. “Connie” Galeotti, 86, a longtime resident of Keating Summit, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Wheaton’s Personal Care Home in Westfield, after a long illness.
Born on Monday, September 30, 1940 in Ridgeway, she was a daughter of Thomas and Irene Fullcomer Pitts. In Austin, she married Louis H. “Lou” Galeotti, who survives.
Connie attended Emporium High School. She owned and operated Connie and Lou’s Market in Keating Summit from 1963 until 1977.
She enjoyed fishing and camping.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband; a daughter, Melody A. (Duane) Heller of Denver, NC; a son, Thomas L. (Trish) Galeotti of Coudersport; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a brother, William D. Pitts of Warren, Ohio.
In addition to her parents, Connie was predeceased by three sisters, infant Doris Irene Pitts, Barbara Ann Crawford, and Alice McClimans; and two brothers, Donald Pitts and John Thomas Pitts.
In keeping with Connie’s wishes, there will be no services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Connie’s name may be made to a SPCA of the donor’s choice or to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Connie entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Connie, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Open Enrollment is November 1 – December 15, 2026!
Now is the time to explore your health insurance options for 2027. Through the Health Insurance Marketplace, you can complete an application, compare available plans, and find out what coverage and savings you or your family may qualify for.
Important Deadline: Enroll by December 15, 2026, for coverage beginning January 1, 2027.
To get started, you will need to create an account and complete an application to see the plans and potential savings available to you.
For official information and enrollment assistance, visit:
This public service announcement is provided to help inform the community about the 2027 Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment period. Visit Healthcare.gov for complete details and eligibility information.
Kevin and Patty Dusenbury and their granddaughter, Gwynne (also The Boys!!) of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, announce that the Gift of Memory Program, which benefits Potter County’s Christmas House in Coudersport, is now underway for the 26th year!!
Through Dusenbury’s business, residents can contribute presents in memory of their deceased loved ones to the Christmas House, which distributes gifts to over 1,200 Potter County children and elderly during the holidays. In the past 25 years, gifts too numerous to count were collected at the funeral home and presented to the Christmas House for distribution to needy families. Those wishing to make donations of new, unwrapped toys or gifts can call Dusenbury at 814-697-6570.
Donations will be collected until Friday, December 4, 2026.
The Dusenburys are hoping that the less fortunate children of Potter County, through the Christmas House, will receive gifts from the many generous donors who support this program.
Photo courtesy RFHP: Doug Nygren, Reservoir Fish Habitat Partnership coordinator (left), presents the Friends of Reservoirs Award to Ben Page, PFBC Lake Habitat Section Chief (right).
HARRISBURG, Pa. (November 9) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is pleased to announce that Ben Page, PFBC Lake Habitat Section Chief, has been honored by the Reservoir Fish Habitat Partnership (RFHP).
During an awards banquet in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on September 23, 2026, Page received the RFHP’s Friends of Reservoirs Award, honoring “outstanding contributions, leadership, and continued commitment to the Partnership and its mission of improving fish habitat in reservoirs throughout the United States.”
Page, who has been employed by the PFBC since 2006, holds a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Science from Penn State University.
Claysville, PA – On Tuesday, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carrol and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop B Commanding Officer Captain Jeremy Barni will gather with representatives from neighboring states at the Welcome Center at Washington in Claysville to kick off Operation Safe Holiday, reminding drivers throughout both states to wear their seat belts, drive sober, and eliminate distractions behind the wheel this holiday season.
The statewide “Click It or Ticket” Thanksgiving Enforcement Mobilization began on November 9 and runs through November 30. The Holiday Season Impaired Driving Campaign begins November 25 and runs through January 1.
WHO: Mike Carroll, Secretary, PennDOT
Captain Jeremy Barni, Troop B Commanding Officer, PSP
Jack McNeely, Director, West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Office
Lt. Todd Henry, Ohio State Highway Patrol
WHEN: TOMORROW, Tuesday, November 10 at 10:00 AM
WHERE: Washington County Welcome Center, Claysville, I-70 eastbound (5 miles east of PA/WV border)
RSVP: Media interested in attending should RSVP with the name of the reporter/photographer to emstambaug@pa.gov.
Angelica, NY – When the Allegany County Democrats gather for their next “Coffee with Democrats” on Saturday, November 14th in Alfred, they’ll be collecting non-perishable food and personal care items to be donated Allegany County’s newest food pantry, located at the Shongo Country Chapel in Shongo, NY.
“The need for help with food and other necessities never seems to diminish. One glaring consequence of this dismal economy is increasing food insecurity. Families are struggling more than ever before to put enough food on the table. We’re so grateful to the congregation and leadership of the Shongo Country Chapel for helping to address this need, and we’re eager to help support this effort.”
The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Alfred Union University Church Center, corner of Church and W. Main Streets. The event is open to all registered Democrats and friends of Democrats. Coffee and light snacks will be served. Sign up here to attend and don’t forget your pantry donation. If you can’t attend but would like to drop off donations, contact us at info@acdcny.org
The Allegany County Democratic Committee is the official governing body for the County Party, working toward broader representation by Democrats at the local, state, and national levels. To learn more, visitwww.acdcny.org, or contact us at 585-610-4321,info@acdcny.org, or onFacebook( facebook.com/alleganycodems),Threads( threads.net/@allegany_ny_dems), or Bluesky ( @allegany-ny-dems.bsky.social). Sign up to receive our monthly e-communicationshere.
