With a little time yet to go in the 2022-23 surveillance year, the Game Commission has already detected Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in more deer this year than the one before, once again highlighting the threat the disease poses to Pennsylvania’s deer and elk, and hunting heritage.
CWD is an always-fatal neurological disease affecting cervids, including deer and elk. There is no vaccine and no cure for animals that get it.
Since July 1, 2022, the Game Commission collected nearly 11,000 CWD samples from deer. Hunter-harvested samples made up the bulk of those, with more than 7,000.
The public can view the results of this ongoing surveillance effort on the CWD Surveillance Dashboard available at https://pgcdatacollection.pa.gov/CWDResultsLookup. It’s updated weekly and allows the public to view past and current information related to CWD and gives hunters who submitted their deer for testing access to results online.
In case you are wondering why you couldn’t access Solomon’s words for a while this morning, they tell us it was due to updating to a new server big enough to handle the large amount of traffic to our website. Sorry for the inconvenience. We couldn’t get on either.
The Education Council is pleased to partner with UPMC Cole to provide a healthcare exploration experience for students. Healthcare explorers will spend three days at UPMC Cole running through medical simulations and health science career observation. The other two days will be spent at the Education Council’s Coudersport office, being introduced to common medical terminology and the human body through games, hands-on activities, and learning about the opportunities for healthcare career preparation. Transportation and lunch are provided.
This camp, taught by Lana Barth, CTC Health Assistance Instructor, is for students entering grades 7– 9. It is scheduled for Monday, July 17 through Friday, July 21, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. Camp minimum is 6 and camp maximum is 12. The registration deadline is July 5th, so register today! Visit www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call (814) 545-1333.
What was I thinking? Have you ever uttered those words or thought them? Probably we all have one time or another. Why is that? Why do we open our mouths and say things that we later regret? Do we not think it through? Do we think everyone wants to hear our opinions? Unfortunately, we seem to have many today that believe it’s their God given right to speak what they think regardless of how it might sound or affect others. To do so they will shout louder and do whatever they can to intimate the person whose opinions they disagree with. Their position isn’t about what they were thinking it’s about what the other person was thinking and it’s always about getting the other person to back down.
Sadly, we all can go off on a subject that we think we know everything about and miss some crucial issues. I call it one-sided thinking. It’s not a new thing as it’s been around forever. Rather than being informed we become misinformed and expound on that misinformation in such a way that it becomes our reality. Afterall if I believe it to be true then it must be. Right?
Over the years I’ve learned to ask questions, to look at a subject from every angle. One-sided thinking becomes a one-sided view. When we get to this point, we can’t see anything else. It’s at this point that we become dangerous. Dangerous in the sense that we’ve closed ourselves off to other ideas and/or options. It’s not so much that we can’t, but that we won’t. We do it with politics, human rights, religion, and every other subject you can imagine. Rather than becoming thinkers we become closed minded to the thoughts of others.
I like that God calls us to reason and to think things through with him, (Isaiah 1:18). He doesn’t shut us down but invites us into a dialog. Would it be nice if we all practiced this with others? Perhaps we’d learn how to agree and disagree together. Think about it.
The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, June 2nd. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
[NOTICE: If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-544-7313 netrabaker@hughes.net]
CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the Farmers Market June 2. We will have a variety of artisan breads, loaf breads, and sweet treats for anytime of day. New items will be added throughout the summer or by your request. Fresh Brown Eggs from our hens will be in the cooler. Please feel free to request items during the week or at a market. Payment may be cash or check. 814-544-7313 netrabaker@hughes.net
BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful plants. We will have black raspberry plants, heirloom Tomato plants, eggplant, pepper and assorted vegetable plants. We accept cash, credit cards, and SNAP. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com
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, bath bombs, and our new product LOTION BARS. We accept cash or card payments. For more information or custom orders contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.
QUITE ACRES will be at the market with Haldemen Mills Teff Flour (Dark and Ivory), Brinser’s Best Corn Meal, Buckwheat and Buttermilk Pancake Mixes, Shortcake/Cobbler Mix, Funnel Cake and Soft Pretzel Mixes. Handmade braided rugs as well as aprons will be available. Accepting cash payments.
CARING CRAFTS will be attending the Market this week. We have a variety of patterns for our Homemade Travel Pillows. Colorful hand painted clothes pin Wreaths. A variety of plastic canvas ornament/magnet pieces thank include; NFL logos, character theme, military signs, animals, etc.. Stop by and see us and don’t forget to like/ message us your special order on Facebook @ Caring Crafts. We accept cash payments. Hope to see everyone there!
JOANIE’S APIARY will be at Market this week. Featuring raw local honey . Other products are our beeswax products including hand cream and wood polish. Extra products are corn heating pads and local scenery note cards.
HOPPE ‘RL HONEY FARM will have creamed honey for sale sharing a space with JOANIE’S APIARY
MIKE THOMPSON will be a vender at the Farmers Market, bringing Lettuce, Spinach Green Onions, Radishes and Rhubarb and Rough Rider Brand pocked knives. Bring your knives to be sharpened while you shop the other venders. (They are really sharp!). NOTICE: FMNP CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED STARTING JUNE2nd.
DELONG’S maple syrup available in different size containers.
Follow IUE-CWA members at Local 88612 in PA are mobilizing for a fair contract! These Potter County employees provide critical community services – from tax processing, courthouse security, food service and more. Standing in solidarity with our union siblings who are “taking a stand for a higher wage!”
Ulysses, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting area motorists that a bridge replacement project and detour will begin soon along Route 449 in Potter County.
The bridge spans Pine Creek, about one mile southeast of the village of Gold. The detour will go into effect on Thursday, June 8, when the bridge is closed to traffic.
The detour will use Route 449, Route 49, Route 1008 (Cross Road) and Route 1001 (Fox Hill Road). The detour will be in effect through July 27, with project completion expected August 1. Work activity after the detour is lifted will be done under traffic.
Replacing the bridge will improve the structure’s rating from “poor” to “good.” Built in 1930, the existing bridge is 12 feet long and carries an average of almost 400 vehicles daily.
Overall work includes the removal of the existing concrete arch culvert, construction of a new concrete box culvert, approach paving, guide rail installation, drainage improvements, pavement markings, and miscellaneous items.
LTT Trucking LLC of North Bend, PA is the contractor on this $900,000 project. PennDOT anticipates completion in mid-September, but all work is weather dependent. correct.
Please be advised that Allegany County DPW will have daily road closures of County Road #23 between Centerville Road and Claybed Road intersections from June 6 through June 15. The road will only be closed during working hours and will be opened back up for use at night and on the weekend. There will not be an on-site detour and motorists are urged to seek alternate routes. Thank you for your cooperation.
At 2303 Monday night City Fire was dispatched to 87 Pleasant St. for a structure fire. First arriving units were on scene within 4 minutes and found two structures on Pleasant St fully involved with exposure structures on Pearl St. heavily involved with fire in the rear in the structures. A second alarm was immediately struck at 2307 bringing in all of duty city firefighters and BTVFD.
Before additional manpower and equipment could arrive on scene a 3rd alarm was struck bringing in more firefighters and equipment. Before the last flame was extinguished the fire would go into 5 alarms.
Aggressive interior attacks extinguished any fire in the 3 houses on Pearl St. Crews rotated in and out in an effort to limit the fire spread and to save the remaining houses adjacent to the main fire buildings. Firefighters were initially met with heavy fire as the blaze had a good head start before first due companies arrived. Thankfully no members were injured.
Fire departments from all across the county and into New York State assisted on scene or were placed on standby. The American Red Cross and The Salvation Army also assisted on scene.
We can’t thank them enough for their efforts!
Firefighters worked diligently and as hard as they could to limit the fire spread to the five homes that were on fire, with a sixth house damaged.
The fire is still under investigation with a cause yet to be determined.
Captain 1-20(Kloss) had initially assumed command and as the incident grew, then passed command to Chief 1 (Taylor). Captain 110 (Scrivo) handle operations on the Pearl St side and Lieutenant 111 (Campogiani) handle operations on Pleasant St.
More on this fire can be found in a statement from Chief Eric Taylor on our Facebook page.
What is a Sip & Swipe Café? It is a place where older adults can get free self-paced lessons on how to use a tablet or smartphone. A coach works with the learner to provide support and answer questions.
The Café offers an easy, free, and safe way to learn how to use a tablet or smartphone. It is designed for those who have never touched a computer. Folks who use a computer but wish to learn how to use a tablet or smartphone are also invited to attend.
The 4-hour program covers the basics of the device – how to turn it on and how to perform activities, where the buttons are located, etc. You will also learn how to search the Internet to find information on any topic. In addition, you will learn about using email, apps, how to use the camera and access photos, and how to use YouTube to watch videos of all types.
The Sip & Swipe Café is being offered on Wednesdays, June 14 and June 21, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street. Registration is required. To register, call (814) 274-4877. Space is limited, so call today.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 5/30/2023 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Middlebury Twp, Tioga county. CSL 402(b) – POTENTIAL POLLUTION – Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued under that authority by the Department.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 5/30/2023 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Middlebury Twp, Tioga county. 78a56(a) – TEMPORARY STORAGE – Operator failed to contain regulated substances and wastes used at or generated at a well site in a tank, series of tanks or other storage structures approved by the Department.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 5/30/2023 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Middlebury Twp, Tioga county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP.
Coming up at Hills Creek State Park at 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901 are free in-person programs this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 2, 3 and 4.
The park is seven miles northeast of Wellsboro in Charleston Township via Charleston Street and Hills Creek Lake Road. All programs are held rain or shine.
Timber Rattlesnake Program is This Friday, June 2
This Friday, June 2 at 8:30 p.m. in the park’s Nature Center explore the biology, management and myths surrounding Pennsylvania’s largest venomous snake through photos, videos, artifacts and demonstrations.
Meet the Weasel Family is Saturday, June 3
Not all members of the weasel family are called weasels. At 8:30 p.m. this Saturday, June 3 in the park’s Nature Center, find out about the other family members, how to identify them and about their aggressive nature.
Free Canoe Tour of Hills Creek Lake is Sunday, June 4
Explore Hills Creek Lake by canoe and learn about the lake’s history and management this Sunday, June 4 at 5 p.m. All equipment will be provided, including canoes, paddles and personal flotation devices. Registration is required for the canoe tour.Register in advance in-person at the park office or by calling 570-724-4246 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays.Walk ups will not be accepted.
Nature Center Tour is Sunday, June 4
Come and explore the Hills Creek State Park Nature Center from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. this Sunday, June 4. See mounts of fish, birds, and mammals, as well as other interesting wildlife artifacts. Park Naturalist Jim Mucci will be available to answer questions.
Warren, Pa: Northern Pennsylvania Regional College has announced students who achieved Dean’s List recognition for the Spring 2023
Students take classes at one of our over 20 different instructional locations and include: Alicia Gingrich of Galeton.
The Dean’s List recognizes the academic achievements of students who remained in good academic standing and earned a 3.0 GPA or greater during the Spring 2023 term. This outstanding scholarship contributes to the high reputation for excellence at NPRC. A complete list of Dean’s List students for the Spring 2023 term can be found at https://regionalcollegepa.org/nprc-announces-deans-list-for-spring-2023/.
About NPRC: Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) is authorized by the PA Department of Education to award associate degrees and certificates in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. NPRC is an open-admission, two-year institution of higher education. The College’s mission is to provide affordable and accessible post-secondary education to the residents of northern Pennsylvania. NPRC brings affordable education to a nine-county region (Cameron, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Forest, McKean, Potter, Venango, and Warren). With flexible scheduling options at numerous instructional locations, attending Northern Pennsylvania Regional is an excellent option for individuals interested in furthering their education close to home. With a growing team of high-quality industry-leading instructors directing our classrooms, students are empowered by a welcoming community to change their lives and brighten their futures. NPRC is actively pursuing accreditation. https://regionalcollegepa.org.
The National Weather Service reports that May 2023 was the driest May on record. A few of the interesting readings. Harrisburg 0.19″ and Williamsport 0.44″ of rainfall. With the exception of the first five days of the month we have had a sunny and warm month. The mornings have mostly been cool with killing frosts on the 9th and 18th. All of this helps to keep the grass from growing too fast however, keep on mowing. The average high temperature for May is 65 degrees and the average low is 42 degrees. We have had many 80 degree readings this month. The average rainfall for May is 3.66″. Our rainfall total is 1.57″. Last year we received 2.45″. It has been a very dry year thus far. We had 5 foggy mornings and two days with ice pellets. Lawns are looking dry, however the flowering plants and trees are looking very nice. Henry W. Lush National Weather Server Observer
We will be having a formal meeting on July 9th, 2023 at 6:00pm at the Sunderlinville Community Building. This is a makeup meeting for the April 17th meeting. If you are available to attend, please do. This meeting will be to vote on changes to the bylaws for the cemetery, so we would appreciate your attendance.
If you need to pay dues, you can pay at the meeting or send checks to Treasurer Katherine Dunham, 2810 Phoenix Rd, Sabinsville, PA 16943. Make checks payable to the Parker Hill Cemetery Association. Please pay dues before the meeting in order to vote on upcoming changes to the bylaws. The total amount due for dues, if you have not already paid, is $20.00. We look forward to seeing everyone there.
A special thank you to everyone who participated in the May 13th cleanup. The cemetery looks great! As an organization, we are very grateful to everyone who came out to help make our loved ones’ final resting place beautiful.
If you would like to receive correspondence by email, to save postage, please contact me via the email below, and I will add you to our email list, instead. Please do not hesitate to contact me at any time for any thoughts or concerns via my contact information below.
Open Arms Church has launched a website to provide a one-stop place for people to find out how to help the victims of a recent fire that destroyed five homes and damaged two more on Pleasant and Pearl streets in Bradford.
The website, titled “Bradford Strong,” aims to support the affected families and the community as a whole, said church Operations Director Alex Davis.
The fire, which broke out on Monday night, May 29, left several families homeless, and dogs lost their lives in the blaze. While the cause of the fire is still under investigation, the community’s response has been remarkable, highlighting the city’s resilience and strength, Davis said.
The Bradford Strong website provides information on how to donate funds, clothing, food, and other essential items to the affected families.
“We wanted to create a central hub where people could find out how they can help the victims of the fire,” Davis said. “We believe that together, we can make a difference and help rebuild the lives of those affected by this tragedy.”
At 4:36 PM on Wednesday, Millerton & Big Elm Fire Depts have been dispatched to a fully involved house fire at 2720 Bailey Creek Road. Mansfield & Pine City dispatched second alarm.
Summer Reading is here, with the theme of “All Together Now”! Coudersport Public Library’s summer activities will again feature a series of free programs for elementary through tweens, along with a reading component which awards participants prizes for books read.
Weekly programs begin Tuesday, June 6 and continue on Tuesdays (with one exception) through July 11. Sessions run from 11:00 a.m. to noon, and will be held at the Mitchell Park pavilion, weather permitting, or inside the Library in the event of rain.
The June 6 session will feature Joshua Roth from the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, whose theme will be “All Together Now – At the Lumber Camps!” Joshua will discuss the history of the lumber camps that once dotted the county and will talk about the lives of the lumberjacks. There’ll be a story, a look at some of the lumberjacks’ tools, and some fun activities to go along with the theme.
On June 13, we’ll all be together for Rockin’ Rock Painting, with local rock painter extraordinaire, Lisa Bretz! A Lego Day will be held June 20 – let your imagination run wild! Bryan Budjanic from the Bureau of State Parks will speak Amazing Owls on June 27; and Pa Fins, Fur and Feathers will be the topic of the final session, on July 11 with Emily Shosh from the Potter County Conservation District. Jeffini the Great will once again bring his fun and hilarious magic show to the Library on Thursday, July 6 (instead of Tuesday); the show is open to all ages but advance registration is required and space may be limited.
The reading component of the Library’s Summer Reading activities is open to children ages preschool through teen. Beginning Monday, June 5, participants will be awarded prizes for books read (They can start counting as soon as they sign up!), as well as for program attendance. Prize awards will continue throughout the summer, until August 19.
Advance registration is required for both the reading and program components; call the Library at 814-27-9382; email coudersportlibrary@gmail.com; or stop in to sign up.
A weekly Block Play Party will be held for preschool children beginning the week of July 17; watch for a further announcement closer to that week.
In-Person Public Hearings Will Be Held on June 6, 7 & 8 in Tioga, Bradford and Wyoming Counties; Pre-Registration is Encouraged
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today reminded consumers about a series of early-June hearings to gather public input in a case involving complaints about telephone and/or internet services provided by Commonwealth Telephone Company, LLC, doing business as Frontier Communications Commonwealth Telephone Company (Frontier).
Public Input Hearings
The in-person public input hearings for the Frontier complaint case will be held at the following locations:
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Wellsboro Fireman’s Annex, 21 East Avenue, Wellsboro, PA 16901 The Wellsboro hearing begins at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Towanda Fire Department, 101 Elm Street, Towanda, PA 18848 The first Towanda hearing will begin at 2 p.m. The second Towanda hearing will begin at 6 p.m.
Thursday, June 8, 2023 Triton Hose Company, 116 W Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, PA 18657 The Tunkhannock hearing will begin at 2 p.m.Administrative Law Judges Steven K. Haas and John M. Coogan will preside over the hearings.
Signing Up for the Public Input HearingsIf you wish to testify…
OLEAN, N.Y., May 30, 2023 — The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation (CRCF) board of directors has named Kirk Windus its next executive director of CRCF.
Windus is currently the Foundation’s communications and fund development manager – a role held since 2016.
Windus will bring his years of institutional knowledge and well-established relationships with donors and community partners to the executive director position, currently held by Karen Niemic Buchheit, who will be retiring Sept. 1 after 13 years of service.