Kraft Heinz Foods Company, a Newberry, S.C., establishment, is recalling approximately 367,812 pounds of fully cooked turkey bacon products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The turkey bacon was produced from April 24, 2025, through June 11, 2025. The following products are subject to recall.
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the Mount Jewett man who pled guilty to trying to photograph an 18 year old man in a bathroom stall and leaving a note on the vehicle of a 17 year old male suggesting sexual contact has been sentenced by a judge at a hearing held June 30th at the McKean County Courthouse. Junior RAINEY pled guilty to Attempted Invasion of Privacy and Corruption of Minors for the crimes that occurred at Walmart in April, 2024. Video surveillance captured RAINEY approaching a vehicle driven by a 17 year old male after the male entered the store and left the vehicle parked in the parking lot. When the 17 year old returned to the car after shopping, he found a note that said, ‘Text if you want (oral sex)” and that listed RAINEY’S telephone number.
In the process of moving things around in my office, I came across the following:
Tell me……..I’ll forget.
Show me……I’ll remember.
Involve me…I’ll understand.
Interestingly, despite how simple this sounds, it’s often overlooked because we don’t take the time. Think about this for a moment: if I tell someone what to do, how will they know what it is if I don’t show them and involve them in the process? Yet, we often just tell them and expect that they will do what we want.
On Thursday, July 10 from 5-8:30, quilters, Brenda Bonczar and Lisa Bretz will be teaching an adult sewing class featuring a ‘Penny Candy’ Quilted Table Runner. All supplies included. Price of the class is $45.00. Ages 14 and up.
Laurie Angood will be teaching a ‘Beginner Watercolor Class’ on Saturday, July 19 from 1-3pm. In this class, students will learn about watercolor sketching techniques and having a daily art practice, using Gouache and artist quality watercolor paper and brushes. Price of the class is $35.00 and includes all materials. Students will be given a palette and paper to take home.
The’ July Young Artisan Class,’ will be held on Thursday, July 24 from 1 – 2:30. This class is open to students grades 2 – 6. Snack and materials provided. Price of the class is $25.00.
On July 26, from 1-2:30, Astrophotographer, Mark Casazza, will be teaching a class in Astrophotography: Using the Equipment you Already Have. Price and material list to be announced.
To register for these classes or events, please call the Potter County Artisan Co-op on 814-274-8165. The co-op is located at 227 N. Main Street. The co-op’s hours are Monday through Saturday 9:00-5:00.
Need an activity while visiting the area? Potter County Artisan Co-op can arrange a private group class for you and your friends at your convenience. Just call ahead or message us on Facebook.
Events and classes are supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the Elk County Council on the Arts, state agencies funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Closures: The library will be closed for the holiday on Friday, July 4th. Regular hours will resume on Saturday, July 5th.
Summer Reading Programs: Our Summer Reading Programs are now in session for July! Registrations are now closed. Program meeting times for those who signed up are as follows: Adults – Tuesdays, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm, Kids – Wednesdays, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Tweens/Teens – Thursdays, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Pre-K – Fridays, 10:00 am – 11:00 am.
Diamond Art: Join us at the library on Saturday, July 26th at noon for a Diamond Art Class! The project for this month is a sun catcher. Limited seating is available. Please call or stop in to sign up! 814-697-6691.
As women enter their late 30s and early 40s, they may begin noticing physical and emotional changes that can feel confusing or even concerning. Irregular periods, mood swings, hot flashes, and disrupted sleep often lead to the same question: “Is this perimenopause?”
Perimenopause is a natural transition that leads to menopause, and while the symptoms can be disruptive, there are options available to help manage them. One of the most commonly asked-about treatments is hormone therapy. Your OB-GYN can help you navigate this stage of life with personalized care and informed recommendations.
What Is Perimenopause? Perimenopause refers to the time when a woman’s hormones like estrogen and progesterone begin to shift. It ends once you’ve gone 12 months without a menstrual period, which marks the beginning of menopause.
At Coudersport Rotary Club’s June 16, 2025, meeting at A&W West End Grill, Rotarian Sharon Fitzgerald introduced her friends, Maureen and Tom McDonald, who run the Moore’s Run Fish & Game Preserve.
Maureen grew up on Big Moore’s Run Road outside of Coudersport and moved away after college. In 2016 Tom and Maureen took over Moores Run Fish and Game Preserve from her parents, which has been in operation for 45 years. Six years ago Maureen and Tom moved back up to Potter County from Columbia County.
Big Moore’s Run is a Class A Trout stream which flows to the First Fork of the Sinnemahoning River. The Preserve is a dual business of ecotourism and fish farming. Aquaculture is regulated by the PA Dept of Agriculture.
90% of the trout they raise are sold and delivered to streams and private individuals from late March to early April. The hatchery delivers fish to 9 counties. 80% of the fish are bought by 20% of their customers. 75% of customers are clubs and lodges. The other 25% are small derbies and people who come to get fish to stock their ponds.
They are a true hatchery, They start with adult brood fish, who lay eggs, which hatch into sac fry, which lie on the bottom, absorbing nutrients from an exterior yolk. These then develop a mouth and swim up into suspension. The McDonalds feed these a “milkshake” of ground up beef liver. Between February and April you can arrange to come and see the life cycle of the fish.
To grow from small fish to large ones, the fish need food, protection from predators, good genetics and age. Selective breeding yields the best fish. 25” trout are at least 7 years old, and not every fish can grow to this.
Commercial fishing trawlers waste a lot of fish. From their “waste fish” a paste is made which is 45% protein and high in fat. It is converted into different size pellets for different size fish.
Predators include birds of prey, mink, raccoon, bobcat, river otter and trespassers. Bears steal fish food. Elk may wallow in holding ponds, causing the fish to panic and smother.
They have one full-time employee, Danny Schoonover, who maintains the stream as well as supervising production.
Moore’s Run Fish & Game Preserve maintains 2 miles of stream for catch and release fly-fishing. Those fishing the stream must pinch the barb off their hooks to prevent injuries to fish and to people. They do need a fishing license.
The preserve offers guiding services although most customers are technically strong flyfishers.
People love the beauty of Potter County. They come to the Preserve for privacy and exclusivity. They have the stream to themselves and have the opportunity to catch big fish, which have been able to grow there under favorable conditions in pristine water. Many customers fly in or drive many hours, coming from as far as California and Texas. They patronize local B & B’s, motels, and restaurants, so there is trickle-down revenue to the community.
This is the 17th year Moores Run Fish and Game Preserve have hosted the Healing Waters program for Veterans. They also welcome local high school and conservation school programs.
Thank you Maureen and Tom McDonald for speaking before Coudersport Rotary Club.
The COTS series continued on Thursday featuring the music of Alex Cole (pictured). There will be no concert on Thursday, July 3 due to the 4th of July holiday. The July 10 concert will feature the music of crowd favorite Twin Tier Community Band under the direction of Diane Smith.
Do you know someone who wants to become a Master Watershed Steward, but doesn’t have the time to meet in person? Penn State Extension is introducing an online training course for those who may fit this description. The course consists of pre-recordings, quizzes, and optional extras for those who cannot attend the weekly spring training.
What is the Master Watershed Steward Program? Travis Wingard, the Master Watershed Steward coordinator for PA Wilds, describes the program in detail.
“The Master Watershed Steward (MWS) program brings local volunteers, state-wide resources, and world-class science together to help protect and restore what makes the PA Wilds so special- clean water, healthy forests, and conservation-empowered rural communities.” Wingard states.
The Potter County Planning Department is hitting the road as part of the Revitalize Potter County initiative—and we want to hear from you! We’re co-planning for future community and economic development projects across the county, and your ideas will help shape what comes next.
As part of this effort, we’re hosting Community Feedback Meetings in eight towns, starting with Genesee (July 7), Roulette (July 8), and Germania (July 9), all 6-8pm. These meetings are designed to be hands-on, energizing, and full of great conversation—plus we’re bringing dinner.
This is your chance to share what you love about your community, what needs attention, and what you’d like to see built, supported, or improved. Everyone is welcome—bring your kids, your neighbors, and your best ideas.
Photo by Julia DeCamp Last year’s Laurel Queen Miss Liliana Kilgore (left) crowns her successor, Miss Montoursville Alice Ravert, the 2025 Pennsylvania State Laurel Queen.
Photo by Julia DeCamp Shown with the 2025 Pennsylvania State Laurel Queen, Alice Ravert (sitting) of Montoursville Area High School in Lycoming County, are: (standing from left to right) first runner-up and Miss Congeniality, Lilly Waleff of Commodore Perry High School in Mercer County, last year’s Laurel Queen Miss Liliana Kilgore of Manheim Township High School in Lancaster County, and second runner-up Alexis Eyer of Millville Junior-Senior High School in Columbia County.
Photo by Julia DeCamp Pictured are 2025 Pennsylvania State Laurel Queen Alice Ravert (center) of Montoursville; first runner-up and Miss Congeniality, Lilly Waleff (left) of Hadley, and second runner-up Alexis Eyer (right) of Greenwood Township.
Photo by Julia DeCamp Pictured are 2025 Pennsylvania State Laurel Queen Alice Ravert (center) of Montoursville; first runner-up and Miss Congeniality, Lilly Waleff (left) of Hadley, and second runner-up Alexis Eyer (right) of Greenwood Township.
MISS COMMODORE PERRY IS FIRST RUNNER-UP AND MISS CONGENIALITY AND MISS MILLVILLE IS SECOND RUNNER-UP FROM 10 SEMIFINALISTS
“I couldn’t be more surprised,” said Miss Alice Ravert, the newly crowned 2025 Pennsylvania State Laurel Queen, daughter of Susan and John Ravert of Montoursville, Lycoming County.
Night Work Continues Next Week on Continental Boulevard near Danville, Montour County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a bridge replacement and roadway resurfacing project continues next week with night work on Continental Boulevard (Route 54) in Derry and Valley townships, Montour County.
Route 54 Resurfacing
Starting on Sunday, June 29, 2025, the contractor HRI, Inc., will begin milling the existing roadway on Continental Boulevard (Route 54) between Route 642 in Valley Township and Route 254 in Derry Township near the village of Mausdale.
Placement of new pavement is scheduled to begin later in the week.
Motorists can expect single lane conditions with flagging where work is being performed.
Work will be performed Sundays through Thursdays, between the hours of 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM, weather permitting.
Bridge Replacement
Mill Road and Hillside Drive remain closed while the contractor continues work on the bridge replacement at the intersection of Continental Boulevard (Route 54) and Stecker Mill Road (Route 3006).
A detour using Narehood Road (Route 3003), Broadway Road (Route 254), and Continental Boulevard (Route 54) is in place.
The contractor is placing backfill around the new culvert in preparation to reconstruct the roadway.
The speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH.
There will be no work performed on this project between Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM through Monday, July 7, 2025, at 7:00 AM.
HRI, Inc. is the prime contractor for this $5.5 million bridge replacement and roadway resurfacing project. Work includes replacement of the existing bridge that carries Route 54 over Stony Brook with a box culvert and minor roadway repairs near the bridge. Additional work includes the mill and resurface of 5.6 miles of Route 54 between Route 254 in Derry Township and Valley Road (Route 3008) in Valley Township and 0.6 mile of Route 54 between Valley Road and the Roadside Rest Area in Valley Township. Work on this project is anticipated to be completed in December 2025.
Beverly K. Grady, 86, of Warren, PA., died Saturday morning, June 28, 2025, at Kinzua Healthcare, Warren, PA., after an illness of the past 4 years. She was born January 9, 1939, in Kane, PA. Beverly was the daughter of Edward R. and Dorothy A. Sandberg Koza, Jr.
She has resided in Warren, PA., since 1958. Beverly was a graduate of Kane High School. She was employed with the law offices of Mervine, Calderwood and Hammond, as a stenographer, working for 50 years. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and was the church landscape gardener. She loved gardening.
Eva J. Wilson Meisel, 72, of St. Marys, PA, formerly of Emporium and Betula, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday (June 27, 2025) at Transitions Healthcare in Washington, PA with her loving family and dear friends continually by her side, after a long and truly courageous battle with multiple system atrophy.
Born January 6, 1953, in Driftwood, PA, Eva was the daughter of the late Mila Wilson. She graduated from Cameron County High School with the Class of 1970. On December 22, 2001, in Ireland a place as vibrant and spirited as she was she married the love of her life, the late William “Bill” Meisel.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a roadway resurfacing and embankment stabilization project continues on Route 220 in Picture Rocks Borough and Shrewsberry Township, Lycoming County.
The week of Monday, June 30, 2025, the contractor, Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., will continue making slope and roadway repairs. Work will be performed during daylight hours.
Traffic Impacts
Temporary traffic signals have been placed on Route 220 between Deer Lake Road (Route 2083) and Barto Hollow Road.
The temporary traffic signals are currently in flash mode.
(NEW) The week of Monday, June 30, the temporary traffic signals will be placed in full operation mode.
Motorists can expect long-term single lane conditions through the fall 2025.
A 10-foot width restriction is currently in place.
Montoursville, PA –The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Highway Safety Network, and the Bloomsburg Police Department met today at Bloomsburg Town Park in Bloomsburg, Columbia County to remind park goers the importance of having a sober driver ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Pennsylvania’s Sunday hunting ban soon could become a thing of the past.
House Bill 1431, which would fully repeal the ban, passed the state Senate today by a 34-16 vote. Introduced by Rep. Mandy Steele, D-Allegheny, the bill passed the state House of Representatives June 11. With the Senate’s vote today, the bill now heads back to the House of Representatives for a final vote on concurrence. If approved again, it would go to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.
On behalf of Pennsylvania’s hunters, Game Commission Executive Director Steve Smith expressed his gratitude to the Senate, with particular thanks to Senate Game and Fisheries Committee Chair Sen. Greg Rothman, and Sen. Dan Laughlin, who has led the charge on this issue for years.
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, memaw, sister and best friend, Barb Lee Boroi Buerk, who passed away on June 25, 2025, surrounded by her family in her home. Known for her feisty spirit, Barb was always the ringleader in the circus of life, with her family being the monkeys she loved—and sometimes, the monkeys who drove her a little wild. But no matter what, Barb was always there for her crew, ready to support, protect, and sometimes remind them of just how much she loved them.
Weekend in the Wilds will have a new look this year according to organizers. The event kicks off Friday July 4 in the downtown square.
People are encouraged to bring their picnics and enjoy a night of music. Dempsey Homestead Sweets will have desserts for purchase while you listen to Our Town and PHASER in the Emporium Town Square.
