NEWS

At 1:50 PM on Saturday, Eldred Firefighters have been dispatched to Oak Hill Cemetery for a lawn mower on fire with wildfire.

​HARRISBURG, Pa. (October 24) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) began its quarterly business meeting by encouraging anglers and boaters to take advantage of opportunities to enjoy the water during fall and winter, while remaining safe.

In his report to the Board, Executive Director Tim Schaeffer reminded anglers that while there are often fewer people on the water during the cold weather months, conditions are still fantastic for many popular gamefish species across the Commonwealth, including bass, walleye, catfish, wild and stocked trout, and steelhead that are beginning their annual run on the Lake Erie tributaries.  Schaeffer asked anglers, boaters, and hunters to keep safety in mind and to always wear a life jacket while boating, ice fishing, and waterfowl hunting.  From November 1 through April 30, boaters aboard most small boats, including all canoes and kayaks, are required to wear a life jacket.

“Fishing and boating are year-round activities in Pennsylvania, and that means being prepared for every season,” added Schaeffer.  “Falling into cold water can be extremely dangerous, and even deadly, but wearing a life jacket will keep your head above water until help arrives.  So, have a great time on the water and ice this upcoming season — just remember that a few safety steps before and during each trip will ensure that you’ll be around to make more great memories for years to come.”

Schaeffer also announced that applications are currently being accepted for the PFBC’s Boating Facility Grant Program, Erie Access Improvement Grant Program, and Clean Vessel Act Grant Program.  Applications for all three programs are due by December 30, 2022.  Information on each program, including application materials, can be found on the PFBC website (Fishandboat.com). Read more……

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Cuba Police Departmenr

On October 28th, 2022, at approximately 4:15PM, Cuba Police arrested Dakota R. Steiner (32) of Cuba. Steiner was arrested on charges of loitering (Violation) and obstructing governmental administration (Misdemeanor). Steiner was processed and released to appear at a later date.

This investigation stems from allegations that Cuba-Rushford School District bus drivers were using unlawful force on students. The completed investigation resulted in the discovery that Steiner allegedly entered onto a school bus carrying students and remained unlawfully. The school district was open and transparent throughout the entirety of the investigation. All allegations were investigated in their entirety. Steiner is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

At 6:45 PM on Friday, Coudersport Fire & EMS have been dispatched to Coudersport High School for an automatic fire alarm.

At 7 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28 and 29, the Gabe Stillman Band of Williamsport with special guest Kat Riggins of Florida will give two BYOB concerts at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. 

Stillman leads the band, which also includes Colin Beatty of Williamsport on bass guitar and Ray Hangen of Buffalo, New York on drums. At the International Blues Challenge in 2019, this ace guitarist and singer won the Gibson Guitar Award, which propelled him into the national spotlight.

Both nights, Stillman and his band will perform a 45-minute set of Stillman blues. He will demonstrate his guitar prowess, the maturity of his vocals, and the telling of universal life stories with his clever and thoughtful self-penned songs including from “Just Say the Word,” his first full-length album.

Riggins will join Stillman and his band on stage each night to play the second 45-minute set featuring music from “Progeny,” her new release on Gulf Coast Records. Often compared to Etta James, Tina Turner and KoKo Taylor, Riggins’ voice and her tasteful infusion of vocal nuances set her apart.

Tickets are $25 per person to attend either night, Oct. 28 or 29. Reserve a table, bring beverages and snacks and enjoy the music with family and friends at one of these BYOB concerts.

For tickets and a table or individual seating, call 570-724-6220 or visit deanecenter.com.

If available, tickets will also be sold in the Coolidge Theatre lobby beginning at 6:30 p.m. this Friday and Saturday.

TIOGA COUNTY, PA—Beginning November 1, Pennsylvania residents can enroll in new healthcare coverage or switch healthcare plans on the Pennsylvania insurance exchange marketplace, known as “Pennie.” Open enrollment runs November 1 through January 15, 2023 on Pennie.com, but patients must enroll by December 15 for coverage to begin at the start of the new year (January 1). 

If you need help finding a health plan that’s a good fit for you and your family or help navigating Pennie’s online marketplace, the Laurel Health Centers are here to help with free enrollment counseling and support. Counseling is open to everyone; you do not have to be a Laurel Health patient to use this free service.  

“We assist patients with understanding and comparing their options for coverage on the state marketplace and/or insurance affordability programs like Medicaid and CHIP,” explains Carla Westlake, Laurel Health’s certified application counselor, who was recently recognized with the APEX Award for her outstanding work with patients by the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers. “Our goal is to help everyone find a health plan that is a good fit. Anyone planning to enroll in health insurance this fall or who is currently uninsured / underinsured and looking for the right affordable coverage is welcome to make an appointment.” 

Open Enrollment Period – Key Dates to Know: 

• Open enrollment for health insurance runs from Nov. 1, 2022 to Jan. 15, 2023 
• Dec. 15 is the last day to enroll for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2023; if you enroll after Dec. 15, your health coverage begins Feb. 1, 2023 
• Jan. 15, 2023 is the last day to enroll in Pennie.com marketplace plans, but if you have a qualifying life event or lose your health insurance outside of the open enrollment period, you may be eligible for special enrollment 

The Laurel Health Centers aim to make the insurance enrollment process less stressful and empower patients to make informed decisions. Their certified application counselor helps patients compare plans, review eligibility for financial assistance programs, and enroll in healthcare insurance. The Laurel Health Centers provide enrollment assistance for commercial marketplace plans (Pennie.com), Medicaid, and sliding fee programs; for help with Medicare plans, patients should contact their social security office or local Area Agency on Aging office.  

Free appointments are available year-round to discuss insurance concerns, and enrollment / application help is available throughout the full open enrollment period.  

To review health plans, insurance resources, and enrollment FAQs, visit pennie.com.  

To make an appointment to discuss your health plan options, contact Carla Westlake at 570-723-3424 or westlakec@laurelhc.org. For more information about Laurel Health’s enrollment assistance services, visit laurelhc.org.