NEWS

Hebron Center Christian School is closed today February 6

Due to the weather, the Oswayo Valley Memorial Library will be closed today, Thursday February 6th

Coudersport Senior Center is Closed Thursday Feb 6th – no Home Delivery Meals Today.

From 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. this coming Wednesday, Feb.12, youngsters ages 3 to 12 and their parents are invited to register for the “Moana” Sing-Along Event being held in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. It’s free.

The first 50 youngsters to register at www.deanecenter.com/deanelittlebeansevents or by calling 570-724-6220 will be accepted for the program.

Children can make a craft to take home, sing and dance as they watch the film “Moana” and eat dinner with their parents. Pizza and beverages (soda and water) are on the menu.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, yet many people miss its early warning signs. Some symptoms are subtle – recognizing them early can lead to earlier intervention, making treatment and management easier and more effective.

Common Early Symptoms

Heart disease doesn’t always begin with intense chest pain. Be aware of these signs:

Reminder all Fredonia water customers, including those in the Town of Pomfret are still on a boil water order. You must boil all water used for cooking and drinking. There has been a disruption in the disinfection treatment, making the water not safe to drink. Bring all water used for drinking or cooking to a rolling boil, then cool before using. You will be notified when it is no longer necessary to boil water. For more information call the Village at 716-679-2307 or the County Health Department at 716-753-4481

During the Golden Afternoons program from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. next Tuesday, Feb. 11, Yolie Canales of Wellsboro will offer people attending the opportunity to do one of two different Valentine’s Day craft projects to take home. 

This free program is open to anyone 55 years of age or older. It will be in the lobby at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. There will be free refreshments. 

The fun and easy take-home projects are decorating a small jelly jar to hold Valentine’s Day candy or a four- by six-inch frame to hold a special photo or Valentine’s Day card. All materials will be provided free, including the jelly jar, frame, stickers and other decorations.

Attendees are asked to bring glue guns with them from home. “We will have some available but we may need more,” Canales said.

For more information about this Golden Afternoons program call the Deane Center at 570-724-6220. 

Tickets are available for the last three concerts of the Wellsboro Community Concert Association’s 76th Season. 

The concerts are: The House of Hamill performing “upcycled Celtic folk and vintage vibes with a modern message” next Saturday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m.; “the award-winning Gaelic supergroup” Dàimh on Saturday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m.; and The EG Kight Trio singing a blend of “country flavored southern fried blues” on Saturday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Winter Jam, sponsored by the PAES Boosters was held Friday night at the school.  Pictured at the photo booth are Ryder Trimm, Sadie Rounsville, Alyce Booth, Amelia Sanchez, Kiersten Freer, Carrie Lee, Lucille Andreano and Emma Smith.  The event, sponsored by the Elementary Boosters, was a big hit with the 5th and 6th grade students.  

Getting Customer Service Done: PennDOT to Host ‘REAL ID Day’ on February 10 at Clearfield Driver License Center

Clearfield, PA – To help ensure Pennsylvanians are prepared for the upcoming federal REAL ID enforcement deadline of May 7, 2025, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that it will hold special REAL ID service hours at its Clearfield Driver License Center at 1800 Daisy Street Suite 380, Clearfield on February 10, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  

As they have for many years, the Port Allegany United Methodist Church is collecting cans of soup and boxes of crackers as well as monetary donations as part of the Souper Bowl of Caring.   

Stop by the Port Allegany Shop n Save Friday after school until 6 p.m. or Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. to make your donations. The food and cash donations will be given to PACS (Port Allegany Community Services).   

    The Souper Bowl of Caring collection at UMC is under the direction of Patty Fabish.   The Souper Bowl of Caring is a national movement across the nation working together to fight hunger and poverty in their communities around the time of the Super Bowl football game.  

The Souper Bowl of Caring began in 1990 with a simple prayer said by Reverend Brad Smith at Spring Valley Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina: Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those who are without even a bowl of soup to eat.  

B.J. Knefley

When the women arrived at the tomb of Jesus, they found the stone rolled away, and his body wasn’t there. Confused and bewildered, they couldn’t imagine what had happened. Suddenly, two men appeared in dazzling robes. The men asked them, “Why are you looking among the dead for someone alive? He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Remember what he told you…?” (Luke 24:1-7)

Why do we so easily forget? When trouble comes, discouragement and fear often set in. Hope and faith that we once walked in suddenly escape our grasp, and we’re left trying to figure out for ourselves what our next move will be.

Port Allegany High School:
Doors open at 10:45am
School Starts 11:00am

Port Allegany Elementary School:
Doors Open at 10:45am
School Starts at 11:10am

Lunches WILL be served.

Staff report at 10:30am

Coudersport Area School District will operate on a two hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 6.

Due to anticipated weather, Smethport Area School District will operate tomorrow, Thursday, February 6, on a special 3 Hour Delay Schedule.  Please note this special 3 hour delay.  The extra hour added to our usual delay schedule will provide time for temperatures to rise. If a child rides a bus, pick up time will be one hour later than the usual 2 hour delay schedule. Elementary students will report by 11:10 AM and high school students by 11:07 AM.  Lunch tomorrow will be served to all students as normal.  

Galeton Senior Center will be closed on Thursday, February 6^th due to the weather.  There will be no home delivered meals.

Congratulations to Michele Alfieri-Causer, Esquire, who was officially confirmed by the PA Senate today to fill the current judicial vacancy on the McKean County Court of Common Pleas.

Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $51.47 billion state budget proposal outlined Tuesday before a joint session of the General Assembly:

“To say I find the governor’s proposed spending amount alarming would be an understatement. If enacted, this plan would fully deplete the state’s surplus funds and would again dip into the Rainy Day Fund, as well as require revenue from new taxes on things like marijuana and skill games. The governor again wants to spend more than we bring in. It is simply not sustainable.

“There is a better way forward. First and foremost, we need to focus on funding the core functions of government. That would include investments in things like education, rural health care, and public safety and emergency services. We should not be growing the size and cost of government when our families and businesses are struggling to balance their own budgets.

“That said, there’s no question costs are on the rise. Rather than further burdening our taxpayers to meet those rising costs, we must be focused on growing our economy, and growing our energy industry would be a great place to start. While Pennsylvania is already an energy powerhouse, we have the potential to be so much more if we can get government out of the way.

“Ultimately, this is just the start of the state budget process, and we will assess the details of the governor’s plan in the weeks ahead. As is always the case, I will again advocate for a budget that addresses the needs of our rural communities and respects the taxpayers who foot the bill.”

Over the next few weeks, Appropriations committees in both the House and Senate will conduct a series of hearings with state agencies to dig into the details of his plan. Members will use that information to craft a final spending plan. A final budget is due by June 30.

Beginning at 11 a.m. this Saturday, Feb. 8, in the Penn Wells Hotel at 62 Main Street in Wellsboro, the full bar in the lounge will be open and a food menu will be available. Burning, crackling logs in the fireplace will spread warmth throughout the room, which is filled with tables and chairs

From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. this Saturday, the Courtyard, outdoors behind the Hotel, will also be open to the public. It is near the door to the lounge. There will be seating, heaters and a table with a propane fire pit in the Courtyard where people can enjoy a cocktail and dinner. 

“KICKING OFF THE AMERICA 250 CELEBRATION”

For the past two years most of Allegewi Chapter’s meetings have focused on viable plans for helping to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of America.

The Chapter has begun by putting displays in the Potter County Historical Society and the Eliot Ness Museum.  Future doable plans have now been agreed upon by the small membership.

In May of 2025 wreaths will be placed at the sites of the eleven Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Potter County.  These wreaths will remain up until July of 2026. On July 3, 2025 the Chapter will be holding a Memorial Service in honor of these Patriots which will be held at Ladona. Plans will culminate with an official rededication of the David Zeisberger monument on the Court House Square in Coudersport to be held July 3, 2026.

Further information on these activities will be published closer to the time of the actual events!

Allegewi Chapter DAR is calling on all citizens to get ready to Celebrate this momentous occasion!   Remember and show your pride in the founding of this great nation on July 4, 1776.    250 Years Ago.

The Willow Creek Sportsman’s Club / Stanley Grove Jr. Memorial Scholarship is offering $1,000 to a 2025 graduating senior in McKean County who demonstrates a passion for outdoors and related sportsman’s activities. This scholarship is made possible by the partnership of the Willow Creek Sportsman’s Club and Stephen Grove to honor his late father, Stanley Grove Jr.

Stanley Grove Jr. was an avid outdoorsman and also a devoted enthusiast who shared a profound passion and respect for nature and the creatures that inhabit both the woods and waters. His love and respect for the outdoors was instilled in him at a young age by his father, Stanley Grove, who passed his passion down to his three sons and five grandchildren. His legacy and appreciation for nature continues to resonate within the outdoors community, ensuring that future generations will also cherish the outdoors.

The award will be granted based on the scoring of three questions and four short essays. The questions reflect the students’ community involvement, school activities, and their future goals. The essay topics include conservation, sportsmanship, the impact of a mentor, and personal challenges overcome during outdoor activities.

The deadline for submitting the scholarship application is Monday, March 31, 2025. All submitted applications will be reviewed by the scholarship committee, and the award recipient will be announced by April 30, 2025.

The eligibility to apply for this application is for 2025 graduating high school seniors in the McKean County area with an interest in sportsman’s activities, the natural environment, and/or conservation efforts. Previous participation in volunteer or community activities is preferred. An academic GPA of a 3.0 or higher is required for this application.

To apply for this scholarship or for more information on the eligibility criteria, you can visit their website at www.willowcreeksportsmansclub.com or visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WillowCreekSportsmansClub.

The Clark Family would like to send our gratitude and love to each and every person, firefighters, the Red Cross, our family, our Zippo/Case family, our friends,  and the community, who helped our family through this dark moment in our lives.

There are too many names to name individually, so we hope we can let everyone know that even the smallest gestures have been greatly appreciated, and not gone unnoticed.
We also want to let everyone know that we realize we would not have been able to start rebuilding our lives so soon if it weren’t for each and every one of you.
We still have a long way to go, but you all have been the light in our darkness.

From the bottom of our hearts we send our love, and pray for gods blessings on you all.
The Clark Family
Dale, Ruby, Jerry, Vonnie & Ryan

Snow to be followed by sleet and freezing rain and ice Wednesday into Thursday, vehicle restrictions planned

Go to 511PA.com or the 511PA smartphone app for the most up-to-date information on weather impacts and vehicle restrictions

Harrisburg, PA – Ahead of anticipated winter weather across the state Wednesday into Thursday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the PA Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) are advising motorists to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm and to exercise caution when driving. Additionally, PennDOT and the PA Turnpike will implement various speed and vehicle restrictions throughout the storm. 

Beginning Wednesday morning, the storm will bring a band of snow across the state, followed by sleet and freezing rain. Temperatures below freezing will result in potentially icy conditions. PennDOT and PA Turnpike crews will actively pre-treat roadways where necessary ahead of the storm to help prevent ice from forming a bond with the pavement. However, salt does not resolve all risks, and drivers may encounter icy spots on the roadway. With freezing temperatures, roads that look wet may actually be icy, and extra caution is needed when approaching bridges and highway ramps where ice can form.

According to the National Weather Service, gusty winds could bring down trees and power lines and cause power outages. Everyone should take the time to plan how they would stay safe in a power outage and ensure that electrical devices are fully charged.

Power outages can lead some people to use supplemental heating sources in an effort to stay warm or prevent frozen water pipes in their homes. To protect against carbon monoxide poisoning, never try to heat your home using a generator, stove, charcoal grill, camp stove, or other gasoline or charcoal-burning device inside your home, basement, garage or near a window.

Pennsylvania House Republican leadership responded to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s FY 2025-26 budget address Tuesday, pointing out the proposed spending plan is based in unsustainable spending increases and an unnecessary and unaffordable expansion of government.

House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) said to truly balance this, and any future budgets, Pennsylvania needs policy that will drive real growth in Pennsylvania’s energy economy.

“Here is what we can say with certainty about the governor’s proposed budget – this will not be the final product: It spends too much, it grows government too much and is unsustainable in the future,” Topper said. “We need policies that grow the economy and create family-sustaining jobs if we want to really balance this and future budgets; and the House Republican Caucus is up to the challenge of creating and driving policy that grows our Commonwealth through Pennsylvania’s home-grown energy economy.”

BRADFORD, Pa. – The Beo String Quartet, which performs classical, contemporary, rock and experimental music, will take the stage at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, in the Harriett B. Wick Chapel at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.

Tickets are $20 for the public, $16 for faculty and staff, and $5 for students.

The Beo String Quartet, whose name is Latin for “to make happy,” blends centuries-old tradition with cutting-edge artistry to create performances that are a journey through classical masterpieces, contemporary compositions, and unexpected genres like rock and experimental music.

Beo has 65 world premieres to its credit and has played 150 concerts throughout the United States, South America, and Europe.