NEWS

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that work on a Route 6 bridge spanning the Allegheny River in Liberty Township, McKean County, is underway. This work is part of a larger bridge preservation project involving three structures in McKean and Potter counties that will improve their overall condition ratings.

Work on the Route 6 bridge, the Lieutenant Colonel Richard J. Berrettini Memorial Bridge, started Wednesday with the closure of one lane and the activation of temporary traffic signals. Those signals enforce an alternating traffic pattern where drivers take turns crossing the bridge via the open lane.

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) updated motorists on a change in traffic pattern on Interstate 80 westbound in Sandy Township, Clearfield County. The contractor will shift traffic into the right (travel) lane at exit 97/Brockway-DuBois on Monday, August 7, as part of a project to improve the ride quality and extend the life of the roadway surface.

Traffic impacts through the work zone during the first phase of this repair work have been significant during peak travel times. PennDOT urges drivers to build extra time into their schedules where possible, exercise caution in this and all work zones, obey posted speed limits, and always buckle up. It does not expect this shift to impact traffic exiting I-80 via the off-ramp.

PennDOT anticipates the contractor completing these repairs in another two weeks. All work is weather and schedule dependent. Francis J. Palo, Inc., of Clarion, PA, is the contractor on this project.

At approximately 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, a helicopter will drop golf balls on the 18th hole at the Tyoga Golf Course at 759 Route 660, Wellsboro. 

The ticket holder for the ball landing closest to the hole will win $5,000 and a $500 bonus if he or she is present for the ball drop. The person whose ball drops second closest to the hole will win $1,000 and the one whose ball lands third closest will win $500. There will also be a prize of $250 for the person whose ball lands furthest from the hole. 

Activities surrounding this event will begin at 4 p.m. at the Tyoga Golf Course with live music and corn hole, Frisbee and other games for kids and adults to play. Those who want to eat at the Tyoga Bar & Grill can choose items that will be available and dine in the restaurant or on the patio. On the menu are: wings, burgers, and a 12-ounce Delmonico with sides.

For tickets, stop in at the Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce office at 114 Main Street in Wellsboro weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.; at the Tyoga Golf Course’s Tyoga Bar & Grill restaurant between 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily; or at the Tyoga Pro Shop between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily. 

Golf ball drop tickets are $100 each with a maximum of 400 available for purchase  

Proceeds from the Ball Drop will benefit Tyoga Inc. and the Wellsboro Foundation, which supports the Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival.

Emporium/Coudersport, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Potter and Cameron County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of August 07 – August 11, 2023, weather permitting. Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.

Cameron County 0240

Sign Repairs:

• State Route: Various SR throughout County

Mowing:

• State Route: Various SR throughout County

Spray Patching:

• State Route: 3001 (Whittimoore Hill Road)
• State Route: 4002 (Beechwood Road)

Potter County 0260

Box Culvert Replacement: Detour in place

• State Route:  244 (Tyler Hollow area)

Sign Repairs/Replacement:

• State Route:  Various SR throughout County

Pipe Replacement:

• State Route: 1001 (Sweden Valley – Brookland)

Shoulder Repair:

• State Route: 44 (Carter Camp Area)
• State Route: 3001 (East Fork Road)

Pipe Flushing:

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Spray Patching

• State Route: 1011 (Hickox/Ulysses Road)
• State Route: 4008 (Branch Road)

Ditching:

• State Route: 6 (Sweden Valley to Galeton)

The following work is scheduled to be completed by contractor, weather permitting:

Patriot Tree Surgeons-

State Route:  244 (Andrew Settlement – Genesee)  

Traffic control:  Traffic along 244 will be utilizing flaggers during work hours.
Forest View Evergreen Tree Farms– Roadside Mowing

State Route: 449 (Gold – Genesee)

State Route: 1012 (Jackson Road

State Route: 1011 (Hickox/Ulysses Road)

State Route: 1013 (Bingham Center Road)

State Route: 49 (Gold – Ulysses)

Traffic control:  Shadow Vehicle will be following the tractors as they mow along roadway.

Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc– Roadway Repair

State Route:  6 (Port Allegany to Coudersport) Contractors will continue with roadway repairs and drainage upgrades. 

Traffic control:  Traffic along SR 6 will be utilizing flaggers during work hours; multiple work zones may be in project area.

LTT Trucking LLC– Bridge Replacement

State Route:  449 (Brookland Road)  

Traffic control:  Traffic along 449 will be utilizing flaggers during work hours.
Dean Construction LLC– Bridge Replacement

State Route:  44 (Intersection of Tennessee Road)

Traffic control:  Bridge will be closed, and the temporary roadway will carry traffic around the work zone.

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, August 4th. 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]

Hi, all!  MAHLON DAVENPORT here, I plan to attend the Market on August 4th with woodcraft items, pens, bowls, vases, etc for cash or check. I am looking forward to see all my old friends and meeting the new vendors. see you Friday.

CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the Farmers Market this week with a choice of artisan breads, muffins, sweet treats, fresh brown eggs, 3.00 a dozen, and a cool dessert for dinner. Taking requests for markets choices for next week. Contact me at 814-544-7313 Or netrabaker@hughes.net 

CARING CRAFTS will be attending the Market. We have a variety of patterns for our Homemade Travel Pillows. A variety of plastic canvas ornament/magnet pieces that 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!

CRAFTING WITH A will be there, bringing Dimond paintings, Resion dog tags, magnets, Bracelets.

JOANIE’S APIARY will be at Market this week. Along with our usual Raw Local Honey I have a limited supply of comb honey and chunk honey , just off the hives. I will also have our beeswax products, hand cream and wood polish and 100% beeswax candles. Corn heating pads also. Honey candies will also be available. New recipe brochures have just arrived and are with every purchase upon request. 

HOPPE RL HONEY FARMS creamed honey will be available to purchase at JOANIE’S APIARY table. 

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, lotion bars, and bath bombs. We accept cash or card payments. For more information or custom orders contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page. 

MIKE THOMPSON will be a vender this week, bringing Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Candy Onions, Green Beans & Beets. Selling Rough Rider brand Pockets knives. (Nice selection). Bring your knives to be sharpened while you shop.  Accepting FMNP Checks.

QUIET ACRES will be there on August 4th (weather permitting) with our selection of Haldeman Mills products (from Lancaster County) – Teff Flour (African Ivory and Dark) and buckwheat flour for the gluten sensitive, Buttermilk and Buckwheat Pancake Mixes, Shortcake/Cobbler Mix, Funnel Cake and Soft Pretzel Mixes, as well as  Brinser’s Best Cornmeal.  On the craft side we will have upcycled braided rugs/runners/coasters of all sizes and colors, as well as aprons, kids and adults.  Orders are welcome. We accept cash payments.

What Is Truth?

by

Pastor B.J. Knefley

What is truth? From the time we get up in the morning to the time we go to bed at night we are bombarded with information that is seemingly true. Truth, or things that seem to be true come at us through social media, news outlets and a host of other ways too numerous to mention. I remember a time when the evening news was presented as “All the news you needed to hear”. Today news is big business and you can watch it 24/7.

I read something on social media the other day that seemed to be true and I wanted to share it, unfortunately I couldn’t verify its truthfulness. Yet that didn’t stop a lot of others from sharing it, and that’s part of the problem. We share what we think is true and what we think is often no more than opinion, and opinions have a great deal of influence over individuals and society.

We live in a time when image is everything. For example, people generally present a positive image on social media. They’re on vacation, enjoying great scenery and company. In fact, if you look at their posts, you’re bound to wonder why their life is so great while yours is so dull? Not many people show the ugly parts of their life, only the good. Remember, opinions are interpretations of what we’ve seen, heard and touched. By this we can conclude many things to be true only to have them be proven false under closer scrutiny.

A number of years ago Josh McDonald wrote a book called “Evidence That Demands a Verdict”, in it he presents evidence for the truthfulness of the Bible. Although it’s been years since I read it, I am reminded how it challenged many opinions that I had about the Bible and God. I realized that truth isn’t always convenient. In fact, sometimes it’s very annoying. Perhaps that’s part of the problem, we like convenient truth. Truth that makes us feel good about ourselves and gives the false image that we’re important and significant. Perhaps we have learned to hide behind a mask. Just because we believe something doesn’t make it true. Truth will not always make you feel warm and fuzzy, sometimes it will hurt. Think about it. 

Staci Lynn

My two girls and their two friends were just targeted by an old man in a white truck with a grey cap on the back and grey tailgate, wearing a red flannel and overalls and a long grey beard at shop n save in Coudersport!!! Luckily the workers there kept the kids safe and called 911 but the guy left before they could see him. The cops will be pulling footage to catch this guy. He had told them he had a dog in his truck for them to see. And when they told him no, he said they would make his dog mad. He had been following them since this morning. He told them he seen them walking earlier and wanted them to see his dog. Everyone keep an eye out!!! PLEASE SHARE THIS!!!

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a two-year roadway reconstruction project continues next week on Route 6 in Troy Township, Bradford County.

The week of Monday, August 7, 2023, the contractor will be performing base and joint repairs on Route 6 between 0.8 miles east of the intersection with Route 14 and the intersection with Peters Road. Motorists can expect single lane conditions with flagging where work is being performed. Work will be performed during daylight hours.