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This Saturday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m., the Williamsport City Jazz Orchestra is presenting its popular Holiday Jazz concert at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.

Audience members are encouraged to reserve a table, bring their own favorite beverages and snacks and sit with family and friends to enjoy the music at this BYOB concert. There will be room for dancing. 

The concert will open with the orchestra playing “Good Swing Wenceslas” and Suezie Cioffi singing holiday favorites, such as “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” “Let It Snow,” “Everybody’s Waitin’ For the Man With the Bag,”  “Santa Baby,” “Jingle Bells,” or “White Christmas.” 

The Sixth Grade Players presented A Night at the Movies at PAES (Port Allegany Elementary School).  A group of sixth grade students led by Mrs. Jen Guncheon, performed three short shows including Barbleeee, The Murder of BraunO and A Twist in the Park.  The shows were written by the students during their after school club time.  Performing in  Barbleeeeee were <alau;a Free,am. Tero=Lynn Latten, Jayden Parish, Delainee Roche, Alyssa Stuckey and Emilee-Rae Yeager.  Cast for the Murder of BraunO included Akira Ayers, John Brandes, Dana Clark, Tripplyn Dahlke, Trystian Dahlke, Nikhita Furman and Kaydence Stuckey.   Kelsey Beeson, Aliyah Bennett, Victoria Benson, Devin Reed and Lillian Valentine presented A Twist in the Park.  Assisting Mrs. Guncheon with directing and coaching as well as creating some of the props was Mrs. Liz Valentine.  

Pictured:  Emilee-Rae Yeager as Barbleee in the Barbleeeeee Show; Victoria Benson as Dinosaur Trek in A Twist in the Park; and members of the cast of the Sixth Grade Players (front row, left to right) Dana Clark, Alyssa Stuckey, Jayden Parish, Akira Ayers, Devin Reed, Willow Valentine, Kelsey Beeson; (row 2) Emilee-Rae Yeager, Delanee Roche, Makayla Freeman, Kaydence Stuckey, Alliyah Bennett, Victoria Benson; (back row) John Brandes, Lillian Valentine, Mrs. Valentine, Nikhita Furman and Mrs. Guncheon.  Missing from the photo are TEri-Lynn Latten, Triplyn Dahlke, Trystian Dahlke and Kaydence Stuckey, 

Leadership Potter County is a great opportunity for residents from throughout Potter County to learn about themselves, participate in collaborative experiences and engage in opportunities to become more civic minded.

What do you think makes a good leader? Do you see yourself in a leadership role in the near future or sometime during your career? Do you want to have an impact on the communities where you live and work?

In a remarkable display of community leadership, the UWBA is proud to spotlight the achievements of its United Way Student Ambassador Program. The initiative, led by BAHS Guidance Counselor, Jason Blatchley, and UWBA Executive Director, Sarah Lonzi, is not only transforming the lives of over 35 engaged students but is also changing the narrative of community involvement.

WELLSBORO, PA – George Ann Foreman, adult-gerontology certified registered nurse practitioner (AG-CRNP), has joined the Wellsboro Laurel Health Center, located at 7 Water St. in Wellsboro, PA.  

She is passionate about nursing and brings a wealth of veteran experience from over 30 years of delivering quality patient care and teaching nursing students. Foreman specializes in managing chronic health conditions and promoting wellness as we age. She is accepting new patients with a focus on older adults and healthy aging. 

“This is my hometown, and I am honored to contribute to the health and wellness of my community. My focus is on delivering holistic care to older adults and connecting patients with services that can improve their quality of life,” Foreman shares. “I chose Laurel Health because I have always appreciated the quality of care provided here. Laurel Health does a great job of supporting patients with comprehensive health and wellness services to meet their physical, mental, and emotional health needs. Over the years, I have worked with many of Laurel Health’s providers, and I like the compassionate philosophy they share.”  

     On December 8th, guest speakers from Early Connection’s regional office in Erie came to visit the Seneca Highlands CTC.

Kimberly Kuehl, workforce coordinator, Jessie Dardaris, Preapprenticeship Program, and Kim Beers, Intermediary Supervisor/ECE Workforce Director, were welcomed into the Early Childhood Education program to discuss opportunities for CTE students for funding, employment, and assistance in their Child Development Associate (CDA) journey. 

The students were all invited to join the Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC) and the membership was covered through a grant. Students may utilize the WEntry Level Membership ($30.00 value) to get digital resources, online networking, local chapter engagement, and discounts on insurance and subscriptions. 

The Early Childhood Apprenticeship provides opportunities, benefits, and learning as students make a “learning-while earning” transition out of the Career and Technical Center.

Saturday, December 16^th, 2023

12:00 P.M.- 2:00 P.M. –Holiday Open House– View the Wildlife Center, all decked out in its holiday attire, while sipping a cup of hot cocoa or mulled cider and listening to holiday music.

Enjoy the eye-catching holiday displays created by park volunteers and Grandpa Hank’s winter village donated by Debbie Calkins of Mansfield, and of course, the Wildlife Center exhibits.

Light refreshments will be offered, plus an opportunity to create beautiful homemade ornaments using local natural materials.

All ages are welcome to this FREE event. Please join us for the festivities!

No pre-registration is required.

Meets at: Wildlife Center Classroom

At 1 p.m. today, Tuesday, Dec. 12, Cheryl Hein Walters of Mansfield will present “Harp Holiday” for the Golden Afternoons program in the lobby at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.

This free one-hour program is open to anyone 55 years of age or older. 

Walters will play the harp and sing holiday favorites. Those attending are invited to sing along and pat, clap or stomp with gusto.

Cookies, punch and holiday treats will be provided free.

Cynthia Ciccotelli, M.D.

UPMC Williamsport Family Medicine Residency

The holidays can be a crazy time of year. We’re running from party to party, trying to squeeze in time for family and friends, and we may let our health take a back seat to the hustle and bustle of the season. However, it’s important to carve out time to focus on taking care of your own health.

Consider the following tips to be your best self and enjoy this special time of year:

Coudersport Rotary Club held its annual Christmas dinner on Monday, December 11, 2023, at A&W West End Grill. Rotarians and their guests were pleased to be serenaded by members of the Coudersport Jr/Sr High School Choir.

Coudersport Elementary School’s nurse gives Rotarians a list of students in need and information about what they would like. Every year, Rotarians purchase and wrap gifts to be distributed to the students for Christmas.

The SHCTC Networking and Security instructor, Mr. Bryant, is proud to announce the Student of the Week, Aiden Smith. Aiden is a classic example of a student who keeps his head down and achieves. He exhibits an outstanding work ethic in shop labs and on theory assignments. Aiden  is currently seeking his Network Pro certification. 

State has Reached One Gigawatt of Installed Solar Generation and Rapid Growth of Solar Construction is Continuing

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced today that the Commonwealth’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards (AEPS) program has surpassed one gigawatt (GW) or 1,000 megawatts (MW) of solar energy. This is an important milestone to help cement Pennsylvania’s position as an energy leader and accelerate innovation across a diverse set of energy technologies.