Born: Harriet Louise Hamilton, June 21, 1933, in Hinsdale, NY
Died: July 27, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY
Daughter of: Walter and Marguerite Fuller Hamilton, Cuba, NY
Sr. Harriet Hamilton joined the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on February 2, 1955, was received into the Congregation on August 15, 1955 and professed her final vows on August 16, 1962. She joyfully lived the mission and charism of the Franciscan Sisters for 69 years.
Harriet attended Cuba Central Grammar and High School graduating in 1951. She attended St. Bonaventure University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy and a minor in Education. Later, she attended Marywood University, Scranton, PA, graduating with a Master of Science Degree in Library Science.
OLEAN, N.Y., August 5 – Four Franklinville/Ten Broeck Academy graduates recently received scholarship awards administered by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.
Catherine McAuley and Gabriela Chesebro received the Rebekah Love Family Scholarship for $500 each.
The Rebekah Love Family Scholarship was established anonymously in honor of the donor’s former kindergarten teacher, Rebekah Love.
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is inviting high school students in the Central Pennsylvania region to participate in the annual Paint the Plow program. The program challenges youth to paint an original mural on a PennDOT snowplow blade, while incorporating a designated statewide safety theme, to promote winter driving safety and foster appreciation for school art programs and student creativity.
The designated 2024 theme, “Use your reason when it’s freezin’”, was chosen to remind motorists to use caution when driving in the winter months, and to practice safe behavior while driving, including avoiding distractions, impairment, and aggressive driving, and to always wear a seat belt.
The Paint the Plow program first started in Pennsylvania in 2015 and has expanded to most counties across the state. In the District 2 region, high school students from nine counties are invited to participate.
Students in public and private high schools are welcome to participate and must have their school officials complete and return an application to the regional PennDOT coordinator in District 2, Steve Harmic, at sharmic@pa.gov or 70 PennDOT Drive, Clearfield PA, 16830.
Plow delivery and pick-up dates vary by county.
Additional information on the program, including the guidelines for participation and photos of past plows, can be found online at www.penndot.pa.gov/PaintthePlow or obtained from the local contact.
Motorists are encouraged to “Know Before They Go” by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.
Subscribe to PennDOT news in Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Juniata, McKean, Mifflin, and Potter counties at www.penndot.gov/District2.
Pipe Replacement Project Starts Next Week on Holden Brook Road in Osceola Township, Tioga County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a pipe replacement project begins next week on Holden Brook Road (Route 4017) in Osceola Township, Tioga County.
On Monday, August 12, 2024 through Tuesday, August 13, 2024, Holden Brook Road will be closed between Hammond Street (Route 4019) and Seeley Hill Road, while a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew begins work on the pipe replacement project.
On Tuesday, August 13, 2024 through Friday, August 16, 2024, Holden Brook Road will be closed during daylight hours between Hammond Street and Seeley Hill Road, while crews continue work on the pipe replacement. Work will take place during daylight hours.
A detour using Hammond Street, Camp Brook Road (Route 4019), New York State Route 127, Herrington Road, Wells Road, Norway Ridge Road, Seely Hill Road, and Holden Brook Road, will be in place.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following local accounts on X.
Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Tioga, Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Union, Snyder, Northumberland, Montour and Columbia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District3.
Information about infrastructure in District 3 including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.gov/D3Results. Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.
The first COTS for the month of August featured the music of RSVP with Joel Anderson. The concert was held at the Gethsemane Lutheran Church Education Unit due to the threat of inclement weather. Whether rain or shine, members of the Port Allegany Women’s Club are on hand grilling up hot dogs and selling baked goods. On the schedule for August 8th is Dan Roche. The concert will be held on the side lawn of St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church or inside Gethsemane Lutheran Church Educational Unit in case of rain. Pictured are members of RSVP. Also pictured are Joel Anderson and J. T. Madison.
Opening this Thursday evening at 7:30pm at the Warehouse Theatre in Wellsboro, Puffs has been rehearsing since mid-June under the guidance of director Cody Losinger to present this hysterical twist on the well-known Potter series. The cast is made up of both seasoned young performers and some who are brand new to the stage.
As director, Losinger brings experience as both a performer and director, having graduated from Lycoming College with a degree in both theater performance and music. He has been seen in many Hamilton-Gibson productions and at other venues since childhood, and continues to write, perform and direct for theater and film. He is now heading up this main stage production at HG to celebrate the Comic Con weekend in Wellsboro.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced a bridge replacement project on Route 1010 (Genesee Mills Road) in Bingham Township, Potter County, which will begin on Monday, August 12. Replacing the bridge deck, which carries 228 vehicles daily on average, will improve the structure’s overall condition rating from fair to good.
Beginning August 12, a detour will be in place around the bridge, which spans Mundy Creek on Genesee Mills Road. The detour will utilize Route 1010, Route 1013 (Hickox/Ulysses Road), and Route 1011 (Bingham Centre Road).
Potter County Maintenance will complete this work, which includes replacing the bridge deck to improve safety and ride quality. PennDOT anticipates completion in early September.
All nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools and churches are encouraged to apply for grant funding for any new project, or to enhance an existing project that benefits the public in Elk County. Women Who Care, a project of the Elk County Community Foundation, will award approximately $45,000 in grants at their annual meeting in October.
Grant applications are available on the Foundation website at www.elkcountyfoundation.org, with a submission deadline of August 15. For questions or guidance in filling out the grant application contact the Elk County Community Foundation at 814-834-2125.
The Elk County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies, is dedicated to improving the lives of people in our geographic area by working with philanthropic donors to help them meet their charitable goals.
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College was recently named one of 77 school entities awarded a shared sum of 1.4 million dollars by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his administration formally announced the grant recipients last month, hoping to guide more professionals into special education teacher certification degrees across Pennsylvania.
The $20,000.00 dollars the College received will be allocated to support high school career and technical education (CTE) students, as well as current Child Development Associate (CDA) students or credential completers to become more familiar with the field of special education. The first Developing Future Special Educators cohort at the institution is set to begin their studies at the start of the spring 2025 academic term.
Statement Regarding the Loss of Charles “Chuck” Jessup
Allegany County mourns the loss of former Legislator Charles “Chuck” Jessup and wishes to express sincere condolences to the family and friends of Chuck. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Chuck’s wife Linda and the Jessup family.
Earlier this year, Allegany County adopted a resolution recognizing and thanking Mr. Jessup for his extraordinary contributions to the betterment of Allegany County.
Natalie McCullen, RN, BSN, IBCLC, is a lactation consultant with The Birthplace at UPMC Williamsport. She is certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners and specializes in the clinical management of breastfeeding.
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Natalie McCullen, RN, BSN International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant The Birthplace, UPMC Williamsport
The pride, joy, and delight felt in welcoming a newborn into the family is likely mixed with fear and nervousness. After all, your new roles as parents will last for decades to come.
Breastfeeding is often thought of as a gift between birth parent and baby. Not only does it provide bonding time, but the health benefits are undeniable. However, breastfeeding is really a family affair.
Rotary President Jim Young is pictured with the guest speaker of the day, Borough Manager, Jeremy More
The Port Allegany Rotary Club welcomed Borough Manager, Jeremy Morey, at their regular weekly meeting held Thursday at the Moose Lodge. Morey gave the club an update on the Town Square project and invited the club to participate in the Grand Opening Ceremony to be held August 22nd at 5 p.m. on the Square. The original Gazebo was a gift from the Rotary Club to the Borough and was dedicated on August 22nd, 28 years ago. There will be a short ribbon cutting ceremony followed by live music in the Gazebo.
Richard D. Barber, 63, of Roulette, passed away Thursday (August 1, 2024) at UPMC Williamsport.
He was born December 4, 1960 in Port Allegany, the son of Maynard and Joyce (Schoonover) Barber. On September 14, 2019, in Keating Summit, PA, he married Tina M. Reisinger, who survives.
Mr. Barber was a graduate of Port Allegany High School Class of 1979 and was employed at several locations over the years. His last employement was at Potter Pak in Roulette.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing darts.
In addition to his wife, Tina, he is survived by:
Four sons: Brandon Barber of Smethport, Zachary Barber of Crosby, DeWayne (Michele) Moore of Mechanicsville, NY, and Cody (Teri) Reisinger of Austin
Ann D. Longo, 77, of Bradford, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at the Bradford Manor.
She was born on June 23, 1947 in Bradford; the daughter of the late Alfred and Dorothy Doughman Ekas.
She was a 1965 graduate of the Bradford Senior High School. She was also a 1969 graduate of the Lockhaven State College; where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education.
On June 21, 1969 in the St. Bernard Catholic Church; she married Victor A. Longo who preceded her in death on November 14, 2019.
Summer is in full swing, but Fall is around the corner! Do your future plans include postsecondary education? Northern PA Regional College (NPRC) brings affordable education to you. Their Fall 2024 semester begins Wednesday, August 14th. Courses being offered include Introduction to Psychology, Music Appreciation, Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Accounting I, Business Technology, Business and Professional Communication, and many more. These courses are part of five associate degrees: Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Liberal Studies, and Social Sciences. If you are not interested in pursuing an associate degree at this time, NPRC’s team will help you select courses or training that meets whatever goal you would like to achieve.
These courses are perfect for recent high school graduates, mid-career adults seeking to advance in their career or begin a new one, and even current eligible high school juniors and seniors who want to earn college credits while still in high school. This program is designed to be affordable at 70% less than the average tuition at brick-and-mortar institutions. Students with a high school diploma or its equivalent pay $185 per credit and receive guaranteed admission. Current high school students pay $60 per credit. Institutional Aid and scholarship opportunities are available.
These courses will be offered at the Education Council’s office in Coudersport, as well as more than twenty locations throughout northwestern Pennsylvania. The application deadline is Friday, August 9th. Apply today and see why Brighter Futures Begin at NPRC. For more information, contact the Student Services team at info@rrcnpa.org or (814) 230-9010.
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Southeastern Cattaraugus County in western New York… Southwestern Allegany County in western New York… * Until 300 PM EDT. * At 205 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Weston Mills, or near Olean, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include… Olean, Weston Mills, St. Bonaventure, Hinsdale, Bolivar, Portville, Alma, Richburg, Haskell Flats, and West Clarksville. This includes Interstate 86 between exits 25 and 27.
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service State College PA 211 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024 …A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN MCKEAN AND NORTHWESTERN POTTER COUNTIES THROUGH 300 PM EDT…
At 210 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Olean, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include… Shinglehouse, Oswayo, and Ceres.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for north central Pennsylvania.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 597 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA CAMERON CLEARFIELD CLINTON ELK LYCOMING MCKEAN POTTER SULLIVAN TIOGA WARREN THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BRADFORD, CLEARFIELD, COUDERSPORT, DUBOIS, EMPORIUM, LAPORTE, LOCK HAVEN, MANSFIELD, RENOVO, RIDGWAY, ST. MARYS, WARREN, WELLSBORO, AND WILLIAMSPORT.
Grants from this fund support programs and services provided by nonprofits that support the mental wellbeing and mental health of residents in Cattaraugus County.
Grants typically range from $500 to $1,500 but up to $4,000 may be available for special projects, particularly those that impact vulnerable and/or disadvantaged individuals.
(Pictured: Rotarian John Lennox and Trooper Mike Delp)
Coudersport Rotary Club was pleased to welcome Mike Delp of the Pennsylvania State Police at their July 29, 2024, meeting at A&W West End Grill.
Trooper Delp spoke about the occurrence in Potter County of criminal incidents, DUI and drug-related arrests, new troopers coming to our county, burglaries, vape pens, and much more.
Thank you Trooper Delp for coming to speak before Coudersport Rotary Club!
