Christmas Carols at the Coudersport Arboretum, 201 S West Street, will be held Friday, December 8th beginning at 6 p.m.
Please join with local groups and choirs to celebrate the season!
Light refreshments will be served thanks to the generosity of Sheetz and Coudersport Shop and Save.
Groups that would be interested in participating can email coudersportarboretum@gmail.com
Curt Weinhold and Coudy Santa will have a studio for pictures Dec 5 and 12 from 5 to 7 pm. Location is the Coudersport Artisan center across from the Post Office. Sitting fee is $30 and includes a nice photo package.
We will accept reservations in 15 minute segments. Text me at (814) 655-6319 or email Coudysanta@gmail.com for a slot.
5th
500, 515, 530, 545
600, 615, 630, 645
12th
500, 515, 530, 545
600, 615, 630, 645
(BRADFORD, Pennsylvania; November 29, 2023): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that Chief Michael Ward and Officer Shaun McDonald of the City of Bradford Police have concluded the investigation into a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on September 14th on Forman Street in the City and no charges will be filed against the driver.
At the time of the collision with the pedestrian, the driver of the pickup truck had just exited from 219 and was passing the entrance to the Holiday Inn Express when the decedent was walking from the edge of the hotel parking lot across Forman Street. The collision occurred in the lane of travel.
Members of the City of Bradford Police, City of Bradford Fire Department, Pennsylvania State Police, Collision and Accident Reconstruction Unit of the State Police, District Attorney, County Detective and Agents with the Attorney General’s Office who were in the area working with local law enforcement all responded to the scene.
The City has found no criminal wrongdoing of the driver. Police cite the setting sun as a factor in the crash.
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/da/136029/post/no-charges-fatal-pedestrian-crash-city-police-clear-driver
The 2023 St. Gabriel’s Christmas Bazaar will be held Saturday, December 2 at the Parish Center located at 203 Arnold Avenue in Port Allegany. There will be basket raffles, a Chinese Auction, Baked Food Sale, White Elephant Sale, Eat In or Takeout homemade soups and pies. There will be raffles for an Antique Quilt, handmade afghan or St. Bonaventure game and dinner. For pre-sale tickets call Susan Riley at 814-558-8325.
Elk County– Jim Ryan, St. Marys Area United Way Vice- President, and Doug Bauer, United Way Payroll Committee Chair accepted a generous donation on behalf of the United Way from Stifel O’Leary Piccolo Wealth Management Group. Stifel is located on Brusselles Street in St. Marys and has been offering wealth management services in Elk County and surrounding areas for over 30 years. Pictured in the photo are: (L-R) Rob O’Leary; Stifel and St. Marys Area United Way board member; Doug Bauer, United Way; Kindred Burdick, Stifel; and Jim Ryan, United Way.
BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is again offering area veterans the opportunity to work with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they get the services and support they need.
Due to changes initiated by the American Legion, appointments in the Bradford and Kane offices will be conducted virtually via a tablet.
Appointments are required for meetings with the Legion representative, whether they are in person, by phone or by tablet. The schedule is as follows:
Elk County Coroner Michelle A. Muccio is seeking assistance in locating relatives of Brenda M. Hines, who was born January 7, 1971.
It is believed that Ms. Hines previously lived in the Ridgway area and had been a resident of Pinecrest Manor in St. Marys for several months.
Anyone with information regarding surviving family members is asked to contact the Elk County Coroner’s Office at 814–834–4317.
Do your future plans include postsecondary education? Northern PA Regional College (NPRC) brings affordable education to you.
Their Spring 2024 semester begins Wednesday, January 17th.
Courses being offered include Introduction to Psychology, Foundations of Math, Environmental Biology, Cyber Crime, Public Speaking, and many more. These courses are part of five associate degrees – Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Liberal Studies, and Social Sciences. Of course, 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.
Encourages Consumers to Explore #SaveinPA Opportunities; Understand How Changes Impact Their Bills; and Manage Winter Energy Usage
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) reminds consumers that many utilities, including all PUC regulated electric utilities, are adjusting their energy supply prices on December 1st – and encourages consumers to understand those changes and explore #SaveInPA opportunities to reduce energy usage and manage winter energy bills.
While consumers cannot control winter weather, they can explore #SaveInPA opportunities to cut the size of higher seasonal bills – including shopping with competitive suppliers and reducing energy usage in their homes and businesses.
Understand How Energy Price Changes Impact Your Bill
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Rush Township, Susquehanna County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/27/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Rush Township, Susquehanna county. 78a86 – CASING AND CEMENTING – DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING – Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-11-27 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Rush Township, Susquehanna County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/27/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Rush Township, Susquehanna county. 78a86 – CASING AND CEMENTING – DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING – Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-11-27 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Lights! Camera! Action! was the theme of the 2023 S. W. Smith Memorial Public Library Dinner Auction held recently in the Star Hose Company Banquet Room. The event featured great food with appetizers provided by the Port Allegany Women’s Club, dinner catered by Eddie’s on Main and decadent desserts by Cindy Knapp. Dave Whipkey served as bartender, Alex Cole of Argenteri Brothers provided musical entertainment and Scott from Amundson’s Auctions served as auctioneer. Student volunteers Alayna Corey, Braylon Button, Juuso Young, Saxon Palmer, Levi Wilfong, Henry Kisler, Micah Emerick, Owen Kisler, Miska Young, Peyton Stiles, Alex Schott, Madison Fillhart, Aidan Clark and recent graduate Mikya Stake helped with games, bussed tables and assisted with the live, silent and bucket auctions. Collin Stuckey served as paparazzi for the star-studded event. The Library Dinner Auction was a huge success once again thanks to the generous donations of the community and the hard work of those mentioned above and the Library Dinner Auction Committee. Gross profit for the 2023 event was $37,755 with donations still coming.
Members of the Port Allegany Gators Varsity Football Team held a team autographing evening recently at the school. Players signed footballs, photos, and a variety of objects for their fans. The event was open to the public and free of charge. Pictured is Assistant Principal Greg Oliver with the Gator cup he brought in for the team to sign. Pictured: (front) Isaac Postlewait; (kneeling) Gavin Moses, Peyton Stiles, Jacob Causer, Colton Crowe; (standing) Braylon Button, Aiden Bliss, Juuso Young, Mr. Oliver, Tyler Fillhart, Miska Young and Jarod Funk.
Also pictured: Seniors Levi Wilfong, Miska Young, Peyton Stiles, and Braylon Button signing autographs, and Jarod Funk, Aiden Bliss, Tyler FIllhart, Juuso Young, Miska Young, and Isaac Postlewait pose with a young fan, Ryan Fillhart.
Port Allegany Light Up Night will be held Friday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m. on the Town Square. You’re invited to join in as the holiday season is welcomed with the lighting of the Town Square. Free cookies and hot cocoa will be provided. The PAES Ensemble will be singing carols. The public is invited to bring an ornament for the tree when they come to the tree lighting. Please put a name on it if it is in honor or memory of someone. The event is sponsored by the Port Allegany Women’s Club. Pictured are members of the Winter Wonderland on the Square Committee as they decorate for Light Up Night and the Winter Wonderland Event to be held December 9 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.The Winter Wonderland, also sponsored by the Port Allegany Women’s Club, will feature local food vendors including Charli’s, Moe’s, Fox’s, Eddies on Main, Flammata Pizza and Moose Lodge. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at the square for photos and to hear the wishes of the children. Different vendors and activities will be set up around the square and there will be an opportunity to see the Cinco C’s Alpacas. Wagon rides will be provided by the Moose Lodge and horse rides by Reins for Rescues.
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 28 at 3:35 PM EST until November 29 at 7:00 AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high
as 35 mph.
* WHERE…Allegany county.
* WHEN…Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
INSTRUCTIONS: Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If
traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and
visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY
Duration: 3 hr
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
Saturday, December 9, 2023
12 PM – 3 PM
$5.00/Adult, $5.00/Youth (ages 4 to 11), Children 3 & under- FREE
He must be taking a break from his sleigh, because Santa is going to be in the Shay locomotive at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum on December 9, 2023, from 12 to 3 PM, to hear your holiday wish list.
Take an instant photo with St. Nick and make a super simple family-crafted ornament. Enjoy cookies and hot cocoa. Browse a holiday bazaar of local artisans. Admission to the Santa in the Shay event also includes admission to the Lumber Museum’s exhibit galleries, so take the opportunity to learn some lumber and forest history with your family!
Be sure to dress warmly and wear boots because Santa and the Shay locomotive are outside in an un-heated building. There could be snow on the ground too, so be prepared. Guest will also have to climb a short flight of stairs to make their way into the cab of the locomotive, but Santa can come out to meet you as needed.
Penn College has scheduled several Information Sessions for their upcoming LPN courses. When you enroll in the full-time Practical Nursing program, you’ll be on your way to fulfilling career in just one year. With skilled faculty, hands-on learning labs, 1,546 hours of instruction, and access to Penn College student services, you’ll be confident and ready to take the Practical Nursing licensing exam (NCLEX-PN), and if you want to advance your career, we have pathways to get you there.
To learn more, attend one of the Information Sessions that are scheduled for Thursdays, November 30 and December 7, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at Penn College/Wellsboro, 22 Walnut Street, or live via Zoom at the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street. Registration is required. For more information or to register for an Information Session, call Wendy Joachim at (570) 724-7703.
Jackie Zielewicz, LCSW
Behavioral Health, UPMC
The holidays are usually a time of togetherness among friends and family. However, this is not the case for everyone. For some, this could be the first Christmas without a child or the first New Year’s Eve without a spouse. No matter the situation or cause, many people find themselves sensing loneliness therefore it’s important to know a few ways to cope and find new joy this season.
Prioritize Yourself
Clearfield, PA – With fresh snow and wintry winds, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reminding motorists to slow down, pay attention and use caution on area roadways, especially during snow squalls or low-visibility conditions that may occur.
Motorists always should be alert for sudden squalls which can strike with little or no warning and quickly cause roads to become snow covered. Heavy squalls also can cause whiteout conditions, virtually eliminating a driver’s visibility. Additionally, falling temperatures and blowing and drifting snow can cause icy areas on roadways, including overpasses and bridges. The National Weather Service issues Snow Squall Warnings to alert motorists of potentially hazardous travel. If you receive a Snow Squall Warning, delay travel or exit the highway at the next opportunity.
Road Closure: I-86 WB is closed at Exit 20 in Salamanca for up to 4 hrs because of a crash at 12:00pm, Cattaraugus Co
For more information, visit 511NY
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Tuesday’s Garbage Pickups by Foil’s Disposal in Coudersport have been delayed until Wednesday.
We apologize for your inconvenience.
Deer Hunter Shares Unique Story about His Deer Harvest on the Kinzua Quality Deer Cooperative, McKean County
Deer hunters appear to be having good success within the Kinzua Quality Deer Cooperative (KQDC) this year with the good weather; snow is even predicted later this week. But a Bradford man is having even better luck. A couple of years back, Jason Tingley of Bradford won a deer rifle from the raffle that all hunters get to enter by registering a deer at the KQDC Check Stations. Jason picked out a caliber of his choice at Tall Tales Sports in Russell.
