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HOMETOWN SCIENCE FESTIVAL IS THIS SATURDAY SEPT 23 WITH 26 PRESENTERS LEADING MORE THAN 30 HANDS-ON SCIENCE ACTIVITIES ON THE GREEN IN WELLSBORO
This Saturday, Sept. 23, between noon and 4 p.m., children and adults are invited to participate in the Hometown Science Festival. There will be 26 presenters leading more than 30 hands-on science activities, such as simple experiments and demonstrations for children and families on The Green in the heart of downtown Wellsboro. The festival is free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine.
Fun, hands-on science activities, such as simple experiments and demonstrations for children and families are being led by researchers, educators, students, natural resource managers, biologists, and citizen scientists.
MoreHAMILTON-GIBSON TREBLE CHOIR & CHOIR, TOO TO PRESENT AUTUMN CHORAL CONCERT NEXT SUNDAY, OCT. 1
Shown are members of the HG Treble Choir and HG Choir, Too who will be singing during the Autumn Choral Concert next Sunday, Oct. 1.
The Hamilton-Gibson Treble Choir is offering a delightful afternoon of music at 2:30 p.m. next Sunday, Oct. 1 in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on the corner of Pearl and Charles Streets, across from The Green in Wellsboro. The choir consists of singers in grades 5-8 from all over Tioga County.
The Autumn Choral Concert will feature guest soloist Carter Route, who is majoring in music at Mansfield University. He wowed audiences with his dynamic performance as the title character in MU’s “Phantom of the Opera” this past spring. Route will also be the tenor soloist in the “Messiah: Community Sing” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
MoreCHERRY SPRINGS STATE PARK IS OFFERING FREE IN-PERSON PROGRAMS THIS SATURDAY, SEPT. 23
Free, in-person programs are being held this Saturday, Sept. 23 at Cherry Springs State Park at 4639 Cherry Springs Road, Coudersport, Pa. 16915. The park is 12 miles from Route 6 in Galeton via West Branch Road and 15 miles from Coudersport via Route 44.
Stargazing programs are in the Night Sky Public Viewing Area. Park in the gravel lot and follow the walkway next to the restrooms to the seating area. Since seating is limited, bring a lawn chair and/or blanket. Leave pets at home.
Check the Clear Sky Chart or Astrospheric for 48-hour forecasts of cloud cover and viewing conditions.
All visitors should arrive at the park before dark whether they are attending a stargazing program or are observing on their own.
All programs will be cancelled in the event of rain or thunder.
MorePatricia Smith Carlson, 71, of Warren, PA
Patricia Smith Carlson, 71, of Warren, PA, died Monday morning, September 18, 2023, peacefully at her home, with her family at her bedside.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA., on Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M.
A complete obituary will be announced in Wednesday’s Times Observer.
Another House Explosion
Ho Bott News
House explosion, unknown injuries, 2nd alarm fire, avoid area, massive response underway
Near the intersection of Maytown Road and Bossler Road, West Donegal Township, Lancaster County, PA
Motorcycle/Car Accident on South Avenue
At 12:40 PM on Monday, Lewis Run Fire Dept & Bradford City ambulance were dispatched to South Avenue for a motorcycle vs. car crash.
Alana Corey is the Student of the Week at Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center
She is in the morning session of the Early Childhood Education program at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center. Alana is a senior enrolled at Port Allegany High School. Upon graduation, Alana would like to pursue her teaching certificate in special education.
MoreDr. Kyle Freeman Opens New Chiropractic Office in Coudersport
Coudersport Rotary Club hosted Dr. Kyle Freeman as a guest speaker at our August 31, 2023, meeting at A&W West End Grill.
Dr. Freeman is a Captain in the Army National Guard and just returned from a deployment to Poland in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
He graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in June 2021 and was an associate with an Iowa Chiropractic practice until he was deployed to Poland in July 2022.
Dr. Freeman recently opened Allegheny Mountain Wellness in Coudersport, PA. His business hours aren’t finalized yet as he is trying to gauge his customer’s needs. He’s open Monday through Friday and weekends by appointment.
More information can be found at Alleghenymountainwellness.janeapp.com
Thank you Dr. Kyle Freeman for speaking before Coudersport Rotary Club!
(Pictured: Rotarian Pat Northeimer, Dr. Kyle Freeman)
ServSafe Food Safety Certification
ServSafe is a certification program developed by the Restaurant Association Education Foundation. The course meets certification requirements for individuals who are responsible for the safe handling of food in restaurants, schools, elder care facilities, lodges, bed and breakfasts, community centers, and other food concessions (organizations or businesses that sell or prepare food on a regular basis).
This course, taught by Rick Kralj, Penn State Educator, is scheduled for Mondays, September 25 and October 2, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost is $185/person. The registration deadline is Monday, September 18th. To register, call (877) 489-1398 or go to http://extension.psu.edu/food-safety/serv-safe.
Penn College has an impressive week
Pennsylvania College of Technology teams and individuals in several fall sports had impressive outings over the past week:
Men’s/women’s cross-country
On Saturday at the United East Preview, the men’s team posted its first victory since Oct. 13, 2017, as it scored 41 points to top an 11-team field. Its last conference championship came in 2012 when it was a member of the Penn State University Athletic Conference, capping a 10-year championship run. Also, on Saturday, the women’s squad was sixth of nine teams.
Mitchell Campbell, of Riegelsville, led the men with a fourth-place individual finish in 29:08 over an 8K course and freshman Elaina Brady, of Big Cove Tannery, finished 13th in 33:22 over a 6K course to lead the women.
“Our entire men’s top seven ran well on a challenging course. They grouped together well. It was a quality mid-season effort,” second-year coach Tom Leeser said.
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Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Liberty Township
Liberty Township, McKean County
Route 155 Building
September 14, 2023
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Liberty Township was called to order at 8:30 A.M. by Chairman Dick Brown, Supervisor Neil Shepard, Supervisor Fred Ernst, and Secretary Cindy Speeth were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited by all.
REPORTS:
MoreTeen Bicyclist Injured In Kane
At 1:40 PM on Sunday, Kane Fire & Ambulance has been called to Janeway & Hacker Streets for a bicyclist struck by a motor vehicle. Dispatch reports a 15-year-old bicyclist ran into a vehicle. The patient is up and walking around.
New Drilling Permits Issued
| PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Jones Twp Township |
| Description: Gas permit issued on 9/11/2023 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC for site COP WT 2624 104H 51647 in Jones Twp township, Elk county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-09-11 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, permit, drilling, Gas |
| PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Richmond Twp Township |
| Description: Gas permit issued on 9/11/2023 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC for site Mitcheltree 6450 54V 53948 in Richmond Twp township, Tioga county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-09-11 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, permit, drilling, Gas |
Touch A Truck Today September 17th
The Port Allegany VMI (Veterans Memorial, Inc.) presents Touch a Truck, Sunday, September 17 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the VMI located at 4743 Route #155 in Port Allegany. There will be Fire trucks, Tractors, Police Cars and more. There is free admission for this interactive, outdoor family adventure that lets kids climb, explore and discover their favorite big trucks and vehicles. If anyone would like to bring a machine to share with the kids, please contact Patty at 814-598-4642 or Mindy at 814-558-9342. Pictured: McKinley Johnson, Bailey Perry and Grayson Johnson are pictured in one of the Star Hose Fire Co. fire trucks to remind you of today’s Touch a Truck at the VMI.
CHEN RETIRES AFTER 34 YEARS OF TEACHING AT PITT-BRADFORD
BRADFORD, Pa. –Dr. Yong-Zhuo Chen, professor of mathematics, has retired from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford after 34 years of service.
He was one of the longest-serving members of the faculty, having come to Pitt-Bradford in 1989 after having taught for one year as a visiting assistant professor at Bowling Green State University in Ohio.
Chen was born in China and obtained his Master of Science in mathematics from Shanghai Normal University before coming to the United States and earning his doctorate in mathematics at Pitt in 1988.
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