NEWS

Attention, ROULETTE, water and sewer customers, we are on a mandatory water restriction due to our well reaching 27 feet. We are asking all water and sewer customers to please limit their water usage… thank you for your cooperation in this critical matter we will continue to keep you updated

Bradford, PA — A beloved childhood tradition is getting a grown-up twist this fall. The United Way of the Bradford Area and On the Side Books are teaming up to host the Boozy Book Fair on Saturday, September 6, from 6–8 p.m. at On the Side Books, with proceeds benefiting both the Bradford Area Public Library and the United Way’s Annual Campaign, “A Century of Service – 100 Years United.”

Johnsonburg, Pa.:  Bryan Uhl and his son Kohlson harvested three coyotes on Friday and Sunday in southern Elk County while hunting both private and public lands.  On Friday at 2:00 a.m. they harvested a 30.4# male coyote.  On Sunday at 1:30 a.m. at their first stand they harvested a 16.8# female coyote.  On their last stand of the morning at 2:45 a.m. they were able to call in a 28.2# female coyote to harvest.

The Kohlson family shoot a .223 rifle with a thermal scope, and use a Fox Pro electronic call.  Congratulations, Uhl Family!

Weigh-in is at 6:00 p.m. every day over the ten days of the Rolfe Beagle Club hunt, thru 9/6.  Hunters are reminded that Rolfe Beagle Club’s Predator Hunt or Trap will take place over two weekends in February.

Last week in review: Pennsylvania College of Technology’s fall sports teams went a combined 4-4 as their seasons got underway, led by the women’s soccer team that won both of its matches.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Last week’s hometown highlights: Three second-half goals, with Olivia Casella of South Williamsport scoring once and assisting on another, lifted Penn College to its first win, 3-0 on Friday, after three lifetime losses against Alfred University. Freshman goalie Taylor Brownback of Birdsboro made two saves in earning the shutout. Scoreless into the 67^th minute on Sunday at Alfred State College, the Wildcats scored twice late for their win and improved to 5-0-1 lifetime against ASC. Brooke Klinger of Herndon tallied the game-winning goal, while Brownback had three saves and recorded her second shutout.

Last season: 4-10 overall, 3-5 all United East, 3-4 UE regular season.

Coach: David Straub, third season. Career record: 7-22.Top returnees: (last season’s overall records) Senior Kyler Shuler of Williamsport (1-4 singles, 2-3 doubles); senior Logan Ogden of South Williamsport (7-6 singles, 5-9 doubles); junior Matt Williams of Pompton Lakes, New Jersey (3-1 singles, 4-7 doubles); sophomore Jayden Manbeck of Bethel (1-3 singles, 2-2 doubles).Key losses: Alex Norris (5-7 singles, 6-7 doubles); John Finnegan (3-11 singles, 6-8 doubles); Seth Priestman (5-8 singles, 3-8 doubles); Hunter Knosky (1-11 singles, 3-4 doubles).Top newcomer: Freshman Avery Hawk, Bermudian Springs.

Outlook: “We got pretty decimated,” Straub said of the squad that lost its Nos. 2, 3, 5 and 6 singles players and will build around Shuler, who remains No. 1, and Ogden, No. 4 in the spring and now No. 2. Also, Hawk is expected to step into the starting lineup immediately.

“I look for the players to jell, and have at least a .500 fall season,” Straub said.Inside the UE: Penn State Harrisburg is the two-time defending champion. Eight teams compete in the spring conference season.

UPCOMING MATCHESWednesday, Sept. 3 — at Penn State Altoona, 4:30 p.m.Friday, Sept. 5 — at Lycoming College, 4 p.m.For additional information, visit the Wildcats Athletics website.For more about the United East, visit the conference website.

Galeton had a very dry month. Most mornings started out in the 40’s and 50’s. There were however, a few 60 degree mornings and two mornings in the high 30’s. We had many clear sunny days. Pine Creek and Berger Lake are very low. There is a little Fall-like feeling in the air as we close out the month.

Last year we had near record rainfall at 10.25″.  This year we received 1.10″ That reading is the driest since 1968. We heard thunder on 3 days but no storms. We had 11 foggy mornings.

I am sure everyone has noticed that for the most part the green grass has turned tan or brown however the lawn mowers and tractors are still mowing. Brown grass looks good when it is cut short. We can’t stop mowing but it is almost time to stop.

Henry W. Lush

National Weather Service Observer

On August 31, at 5:42 Osceola, Nelson And Knoxville Fire were dispatched to 6152 Herrington Rd. in Woodhall In Steuben County for a second alarm garage fire with entrapment. Update Middlebury Fire was dispatched for standby at Osceola station.

On August 31, at 4:03 pm Kane and Mt. Jewett Ambulance were dispatched to Clermont Station for a land rescue near Clermont Rd.

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that surface treatment operations, more commonly known as “oil and chip,” will result in delays on a pair of roads in Potter County next week. This maintenance treatment seals the road surface to keep water out, restores the surface friction, enhances traction, and extends the pavement life between resurfacings.

Weather permitting, PennDOT Potter County Maintenance crews plan to complete these operations on the following roads the week of September 1:

• All of Route 1005 (Phoenix Road) in Hector and Pike townships.
• All of Route 4017 (Sunny Side Road/Shay Town Road) in Sharon Township. 

Steve Krug started the crow segment of the Statewide Coyote and Crow Hunt at the Rolfe Beagle Club Thursday evening by bringing in four crows for the 10-day hunt.

Steve Krug of St Marys said “I hunted both private and public lands near Camp “Y” in Elk County. The first crow I harvested near Camp Y but then moved to get the other three crows.”

Steve shoots a 12-gauge and uses a crow call but sometimes hunts without the call. Steve harvested all four crows Thursday morning.

Weigh-in is at 6:00 p.m. every day over the ten days of the Rolfe Beagle Club hunt, thru 9/6. Hunters are reminded that Rolfe Beagle Club’s Predator Hunt or Trap will take place over two weekends in February.

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Michael J. Davis “celebration of life slated”

Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life for Michael Davis, 48, of Shinglehouse, from 1pm to 3pm on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the Coudersport American Legion, 2 Buffalo Street, Coudersport.For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com

Michael’s wife entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of September 1. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and while crews will be off on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day, the scope of work in Elk County for the remainder of the week is as follows:

Manual Patching

• Route 46 starting approximately 1.5 miles north of Route 646 and continuing northbound to Route 246 in Foster Township. Tuesday, September 2, through Friday, September 5. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.

Most permanent pothole patching is completed in the spring/summer when temperatures stay consistently above freezing. If maintenance crews were not repairing potholes, the road surface would break up further and require more expensive corrective measures.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that surface treatment operations, more commonly known as “oil and chip,” will result in delays on a pair of roads in Potter County next week. This maintenance treatment seals the road surface to keep water out, restores the surface friction, enhances traction, and extends the pavement life between resurfacings.

Weather permitting, PennDOT Potter County Maintenance crews plan to complete these operations on the following roads the week of September 1:

• All of Route 1005 (Phoenix Road) in Hector and Pike townships.
• All of Route 4017 (Sunny Side Road/Shay Town Road) in Sharon Township. 

The Coudersport Falcons host the Kane Wolves tonight at CARP at 7 PM.

The game will be broadcast live on www.network1sports.com/station/wfrm with myself and my son Luke bringing you the action!

Tune in around 6:50 PM tonight to hear the broadcast.

Go Falcons!