NEWS

16428 Route 6 for a wildfire. Smehport Fire Dept.

At 3:00 PM on Wednesday, Portville Fire Dept was dispatched to a cabin fire with a woods fire. Mutual aid from Westons Mills & Town of Olean Fire Dept. Allegany is on standby at Westons Mills hall.

Wellsboro , Mansfield, dispatched for Wildfire on Orebed Road.

In an effort to improve our environment and clean up our local roadways, the Lions Club heads outdoors twice a year to pick up litter along our designated stretch of Route 6.  The Lions were granted a beautiful fall day on October 20, 2024 to accomplish this task and help our local community.  The Lions Club meets the first Monday of each month at 5:30 PM in the Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association Meeting Hall. The Lions support & serve many worthwhile global and local causes including the recycle center, area food banks, eye care for local residents, the local Salvation Army Kettle Bell campaign, the Strawberry Festival, God’s Country Marathon, the Coudersport Volunteer Fireman’s Appreciation Dinner, and more.  If you are interested in joining the Lions Club, please come out to one of our meetings or contact our president, Steve Erway at sferway@gmail.com.

Nearly $2.7 million in grants have been awarded for a variety of municipal equipment and infrastructure projects in Cameron, McKean and Potter counties, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) announced today.

“These grants are crucial to helping our communities make the necessary investments to best meet the needs of their residents. From water line improvements to road paving and maintenance equipment to public safety, each of these projects will help ensure the health and well-being of our citizens,” Causer said. “I was pleased to advocate for these important local initiatives and bring this funding to our region, and I commend our local officials for making these projects happen.”

“With so many hard-working families struggling with ever-rising costs and inflation, I am pleased to have played a role in securing this highly competitive funding for the citizens I serve in Cameron, McKean and Potter counties,” said Dush. “These grants are important investments in the safety and quality of life for residents of all ages. Securing this highly competitive funding is a huge win for even more homeowners, employers, local governments, emergency responders, police and farmers who will not have to bear the economic burden for millions of dollars of critical infrastructure upgrades.”

The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library is proud to announce a special event in honor of Native American Heritage Month: Legends of the Indigenous Peoples of America presented by Native American storyteller and performer Lancequiver Sequoyah White Eagle. Join us on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 1 PM to 2 PM, for an enriching and captivating storytelling experience that is free and open to all ages!

This wonderful event is being brought to you through generous funding from the Cameron County Community Chest.

Portville, NY – October 22, 2024 – “Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion” written by Ian McWethy and published by Stage Partners, is playing at the PCS Auditorium on November 15 & 16, 2024. Showtimes are Friday, November 15 at 7 pm and Saturday, November 16 at 2 pm and 7 pm. The PCS Drama Club cast and crew contains approximately 40 students in grades 7-12 led by director Cheri Maxson. Miss Amanda Burdick is the stage manager and Mrs. Lynne Weimer is the Theater Boosters president and house manager. Over a dozen adult volunteers make up the production team.

Commenting on the upcoming production, Maxson said, “Bringing this brand-new play to our stage has been a wonderful experience. The students have had a lot of fun learning about iconic detectives, like Sherlock Holmes, Sam Spade and Miss Marple. The more modern characters like the Scooby Gang and Batman have given us flashes of hilarity and true creative inspiration. Being able to find those comedic moments where each actor can shine has been such a great learning experience. This production is a parody that will have the audience laughing throughout the show. We’re really excited to bring it to our stage.”

Job Announcement: Outreach and Communications Advisor

The Potter County Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Outreach and Communications Advisor. The position will be full-time (37.5 hours/week) with a probationary period of six months. The purpose of this position is to oversee the general planning, development, and direction of all communications of the District. Coordinate programs, social media, news releases, and other forms or publication to build and sustain a positive image of the District in the public. The qualified applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to obtain required clearances, and a valid driver’s license. Candidates are preferred to have a degree in an Environmental Field (Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, etc.), Communications, Public Relations, or another related field. The position involves extensive contact, both by phone and in person, with a variety of District customers and partners. The person in this position must have excellent communication skills, a pleasant disposition, be courteous, and detail oriented. Tasks will be assigned and supervised by the District Manager per program needs.

The salary will be commensurate with experience. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, age, sex, ancestry or

national origin.

Contact the Potter County Conservation District for an employment application and full job description at 814-320-4012, or at j.childs@pottercd.com

Deadline for cover letter, application, and resume is November 30th, 2024. Please send a cover letter, application, and resume to:

Jason Childs

Potter County Conservation District

107 Market Street

Coudersport, PA 16915

or

j.childs@pottercd.com

PCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the PCCD will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Perfect conditions for runners in the Sinnemahone Ultra Trail Run.  The event this year included a new section through the Elk State Forest eliminating a conflict with the CCOYA youth mentored hunt event.  More than 50 competitors took to the trail Saturday. 

Taking home top honors in the 50k were 20 year old Benjamin Kauffman from Lykens in a time of 5:33:12.  Cleo Bradybaugh from Kane was the first woman to cross the finish line at 5:47:20.

The top finisher in the 25k race was 23 year old Raymond Esh from Lykens with a time of 2:41:30.  The first woman to finish was 43 year old Jessica Goss from Milroy in a time of 3:20:49.  The mother son team of Nancy and Eric Vierhaus from California returned to compete in the 25k.  The Emporium natives have competed yearly.

Top finisher in the 12k was 50 year old Chris Lyon from Cory in a time of 1:09:45.  The top female competitor was 51 year old Valerie Van Breugel finishing in 1:10:25.  The 12k saw a mother daughter duo including the youngest competitor 10 year old Isabel Les from Austin.  A husband wife team from Texas also competed in the event.

This is the 12^th year for the race which is used to promote local businesses who provide the awards and swag for the events. 

Complete results can be found at https://www.runhigh.com/2024RESULTS/R101924MA.html

On October 21, at 7:49 pm Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to Park Ave. for difficulty Breathing

BLACK CAT PHOTOSHOOT – Saturday, Oct. 26, 11am-3pm at Tractor Supply in Mansfield! Suggested $2 donation gets you self-taken photos in front of a Halloween backdrop with props and adorable black kittens to hold and snuggle. Take the photos with your phone, or we’ll take them for you. All proceeds benefit local animals in need. Plus, kids get some goodies! 

The authors of the book “Blaisdell Legacy” will share stories about the Blaisdell family’s many contributions to the community during a program at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, sponsored by the Friends of Hanley Library.

The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the Mukaiyama University Room in the Frame-Westerberg Commons at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.

Presenters Ron Orris, executive director of the Blaisdell Foundation, Jack Gorton, Zippo historian, and Taylor Tarahteeff, writer, will talk about the impact that multiple generations of the family made in the community, the world and popular culture.

Before George Blaisdell invented the iconic Zippo lighter, his father and seven brothers built an industrial empire, which came to exemplify turn-of-the-century American ingenuity.

“Blaisdell Legacy,” traces the history of the Blaisdell name that has long been associated with industry and success and recounts the Blaisdell family’s determination throughout the years.

                A reception will follow the presentation.

Wellsboro, Pa., October 21, 2024 – John Kunkel, D.O., is now seeing patients at UPMC Orthopaedic Care, 9 Water St., Wellsboro.

“Dr. Kunkel brings a wealth of expertise in treating sports injuries to UPMC Wellsboro, offering residents top-tier orthopaedic care close to home,” said Sean Henry, director, UPMC in North Central Pa. “His presence at this clinic will ensure athletes and patients alike receive personalized, high-quality treatment and rehabilitation.”

Dr. Kunkel is an orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon and sees patients in Williamsport in addition to Wellsboro. He completed his medical degree from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, ME. Dr. Kunkel also completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery with Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, and a fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine surgery with Houston Methodist Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Houston.

For more information about UPMC Sports Medicine services in northcentral Pa., go to UPMC.com/SportsMedNCPA.

On October 20, at 11:20 am Millerton and Big Elm were dispatched for a shed fire that ended up a controlled burn on Bear Creek Rd. in Wells Twp. Both Stations were recalled and ordered to hold in station

The Coudersport Senior Center, located at 200 Chestnut Street, will hold a BAKED POTATO BAR FUNDRAISER on Monday, October 28, 2024, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Donation of $5.00

There will be lots of great baked potato toppings available.

A bake sale with a wide variety of goodies, 50/50  and beautiful Christmas quilt raffle will also be held. The 50/50 and quilt raffle will be drawn on December 11, 2024.

Please support the Coudersport Senior Center’s monthly fundraisers. All proceeds are used for operating expenses.

The Coudersport Senior Center is open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. New members and volunteers are always welcome. Call 814-274-7887 for more information.

WELLSBORO, PA (Citizens & Northern Corporation, NASDAQ: CZNC) – C&N’s Giving Back, Giving Together program is making a difference again this year with its Standing Strong Against Cancer initiative. Since it launched on June 1, 2024, the campaign has already raised over $30,000, within one-third of its $100,000 goal. The money raised will directly support individuals in the local community who are battling cancer, providing financial relief and necessary resources to help them during their fight.

“Our team has done incredible work so far, but we’re not stopping here,” said Caitlin Hilliard, Senior Community Engagement Coordinator. “$30,000 is a great milestone, but we’re focused on hitting that $100,000 target because we know the impact these funds will have for families right here in our neighborhoods.”