Frank E. Yungwirth, 79, of Covington, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at UPMC Williamsport. He was born October 4, 1945, in Blossburg, to Matthew and Catherine (Kroll) Yungwirth. He graduated from high school, and joined the Army where he flew helicopters in Viet Nam and was decorated for his service. He earned an officer’s commission and reached the rank of captain. After leaving the military Frank worked at Maple Hill Tree Farm on his old homestead while he attended Mansfield University and earned his bachelor’s degree. He then taught history and government at Wellsboro High School. After retirement Frank served Covington Township as a Township Supervisor. He attended St. Peter’s Catholic Church, and was deeply involved in veterans’ organizations VFW, DAV, and the American Legion, serving as commander and participating in veterans’ events.
We are pleased to announce the winners of our contest. Pat Cercone of Bradford took this great shot to earn First Prize of 50.00. Other winners were Don Becker of Driftwood Second Prize $25.00 and Cathy Straub of Emporium Third Prize $15.00
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:
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.
ATTENTION WATER CUSTOMERS: this weekend our well level fell to 25 feet and put us in mandatory water restrictions. The rain we had yesterday will not be enough to put us above that mark for very long, if at all. Thankfully we are in the colder months but the mandatory restrictions are for no excess water used for anything other than daily household use. We will notify you when it is lifted. As always thank you for your patience and understanding.
Family photos were taken following the indoor ceremony at PAES. Pictured is Billy Grandin (seated) with Dwight, Eddie and Grant Fry and Jordan Ostrom; (back) Dale Fry, Duane Fry, Ricky Fry and Ryan Fillhart.
The annual Port Allegany Elementary School Veterans Day Celebration was held Monday morning at the school. The two part ceremony began outside in the parking lot of the school. Elementary Principal Greg Oliver welcomed the Veterans and Student Body. Participating with Mr. Oliver in the outdoor ceremony were Pastor and Veteran J.T. Madison, Boy Scouts under the direction of Boy Scout Leader Nick Valentine, Veteran Marcus Borowsky and the Port Allegany Honor Guard. Speaker for the outdoor part of the ceremony was Vince Berrettini. The indoor ceremony began with the introduction of over 60 Veterans including speaker Lieutenant Colonel Joseph G. Keary. The Elementary Ensembly sang the Star Spangled Banner under the direction of Jen Guncheon. After a video presentation, the student body sang America the Beautiful. Veterans and the students who invited them to the Veterans Day Celebration visited and had photos taken before the Veterans were invited to the Gator Den for refreshments.
Preparing the flag are Boy Scouts Langston Reed, Lillian Valentine and Nicholas Oldenburg (hidden) with assistance from veteran Marcus Borowsky and Scout Leader Nick Valentine.Boy Scouts Lillian Valentine, Nicholas Oldenburg and Langston Reed fold the flag as Marcus Borowsky, Pastor J.T. Madison, Greg Oliver, Vicky Kio and Nick Valentine watch.Edward Higley and Billy Grandin, PAHS Class of 1955, were two of the over 60 veterans honored at the 2024 Veterans Day Celebration at PAES.Matt Simpson and all the veterans were welcomed with cheering, flags waving and other signs of appreciation as they were introduced to the student body at PAES.
Motorists are advised that a two-year embankment stabilization project continues on Route 44 between Route 973 and Waterville in Cummings Township and between Route 220 and Torbert Lane in Watson Township, Lycoming County.
The week of Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the contractor, Glenn O. Hawbaker, will begin removing the traffic signals and temporary barrier between village of Ramsey and 0.5 mile north of the Pine Creek Inn in Cummings Township.
Robert J. Turner, 87, of Warren, Pa, died on Friday November 8, 2024, at UPMC Hamot Hospital, Erie, PA, after an extended illness.
He was born on December 8, 1936, in Clarksville, Pa, the son of the late Gerald J. and Hildred Dorothy Scott Turner. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Shirley Largent and Garaldine Adamson. Bob was a Warren area resident from 1973 to 2001, moving to Erie, Pa, and back to Warren in 2013.
Week two of PAHS Seniors visiting Rotary took place November 7 at the Port Allegany Moose Lodge. Azriel Luk is the son of Stephanie and Randy Taylor and the grandson of Barb Bockoras. He is a member of the Class of 2025 at PAHS and attends the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center.
Rotarian Joe Lashway presented Sarah Lonzi with a check for the United Way of Bradford (McKean County). The presentation was made following the regular weekly meeting of the club. Lonzi was the guest speaker for the day. She is the Director of the United Way.
David G. Anderson, 75, of 6624 Ridgway-Johnsonburg Road, Johnsonburg, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 8, 2024.
He was born to the late J. Richard and Germaine Rippon Anderson on August 26, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA. David resided in the Wilcox and Johnsonburg area for the past forty-plus years. He attended Holy Rosary Grade School, Elk County Christian High School, and Penn State University, where he majored in Materials Engineering.
James Andrew Johnson of Ridgway Pennsylvania passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, November 8th, 2024.
James was born on October 3, 1940 to late Andrew and Bernice Pollick. He was later adopted by George and Isabel Johnson. James attended Ridgway high school and later went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps. James served as a Marine from 1959-1963. Later that year, he went on and married Sandra Gier of Ridgway on November 16, 1963. James had three children Kevin, Kimberly, and Crieg.
Edward C. Palmer, of Toby Road, Kersey, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Penn Highlands DuBois. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Emporium, PA – This holiday season, the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library is kicking off two beloved traditions – the Cards for Troops and Holiday Book Gifting Programs – to spread cheer and give back to both our community’s children and those serving abroad. These initiatives launch this week, bringing the spirit of the holidays to Emporium!
Cards for Troops: Crafting Gratitude Across Borders
Starting now through December 7, the library’s Cards for Troops program invites young creators and families alike to make personalized holiday cards for military service members. These heartfelt creations will join Emporium’s Military Christmas Boxes, delivering messages of appreciation and festive joy to those serving far from home.
Get Crafty! Pick up a Take-Home Craft Kit at the library, located at 27 West 4th Street, Emporium. Kits are packed with a blank card, festive stickers, pre-written messages to personalize, and other fun decor materials to bring each card to life. Glue sticks are available upon request, and creators are encouraged to add their personal touch with markers, crayons, or colored pencils from home.
Return Deadline: All completed cards should be returned to the library by December 7 for inclusion in the Christmas Boxes.
The Rotary Club of Bradford volunteered at and sponsored a hotdog luncheon Friday at Futures Rehabilitation Center in Bradford. Pictured left to right are Margie Kibbie, Futures; Rotarian, Steve Morgan, President and CEO of Futures;
Mathew Lamphier, Futures; Rotary Club President, Ben Kirsch; and Rotarian Nate Higbie. The lunch was the first of two “lunch and learn” programs at the center. Friday’s program featured DJ Benzo (AKA club president Ben Kirsch) who played classic and contemporary tunes. The program participants at Futures loved the music and some even had an impromptu dance party! The program was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bradford with a matching grant from Rotary District #7280.
We are pleased to announce Brayden Shuey as the Welding Student of the Week at Seneca Highlands CTC for the week of October 28th, 2024. Brayden is a senior from Otto Eldred.
(Jamie Kohn is an Olean Food Pantry board member. He can be reached at oleanfoodpantry@yahoo.com.)
(Editor’s note: The following is the third in a four-part series of op-eds by Olean Food Pantry board members in preparation for the Season of Giving.)
By Jamie Kohn
Olean Food Pantry board member
I’ve seen a lot in my life. I served my country in the military and traveled to parts of the world where people faced hardships I couldn’t have imagined growing up in Western New York. But what really breaks my heart is that, here in our own community, I’m now seeing hunger on a scale I never thought possible.
Olean General Hospital will be hosting Open Interviews and Job Fair on Thursday, November 14.
OLEAN, NY – Olean General Hospital (OGH), a Kaleida Health facility, will be hosting open interviews on Thursday, November 14 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will take place in the Education Center, located on the first floor of the hospital.
Open interviews will be coordinated for all departments, clinical and non-clinical. OGH is hiring for various positions at all levels within the organization from entry level to management. Entry level positions include food and nutrition, housekeeping, nurse assistants, and patient access. Nursing recruitment continues to be a main priority for the organization from LPNs to RNs in multiple departments throughout the hospital. Job offers to qualifying applicants will be made on the spot!
Bridge and Roadway Expansion Joint Repair Project Starts Next Week on I-180 in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a bridge and roadway expansion joint repair project will begin next week on Interstate 180 eastbound and westbound between Maynard Street and Faxon Street in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County.
