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The Potter-Tioga Maple weekend is celebrating their 21st year of hosting the art of maple syrup creation. There are 17 participating farms and educational experiences throughout the two counties on March 15 and 16 from 10 AM - 4 PM. Photo by Andy Lychalk, Jr.
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The Potter County Artisan Co-op, located at 227 North Main Street Coudersport announces winter hours.
The Co-op will be open 12pm to 4pm Monday through Friday and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, January 1-March 31, 2023.
The Potter County Artisan Co-op is a juried collective of local fine art and master craftsmanship. Available items include: maple syrup, honey. pickles and relishes, artisan cheese, knitted and crocheted hats, and quilted items natural soaps ,and herbal teas The center has handmade pottery—from beer steins to coffee mugs. There’s also a variety of baskets, painted gourds, photographs, wildlife drawings, paintings, dream catchers, greeting cards, books and Eliot Ness Fest memorabilia including t-shirts. Each item is unique—none are exactly the same and each has been individually crafted by one of over 40 local artisans.
*murder myst fundraiser Photo courtesy Barbara Moscato Brown Library Several attendees of the Library’s 80s Prom Murder Mystery Fundraiser pose in front of the selfie wall showing off their totally rad outfits.
Thursday, December 29, 2022
As 2022 comes to a close, we want to reflect on what an incredible year it has been for the library! In 2022, we spearheaded and developed tons of brand-new and fun programs and crafting sessions for people of all ages!
One of our personal favorites was Wizarding Days at the Library to celebrate Harry Potter! We also had plenty of presenters come in to conduct engaging presentations/workshops for the community.
*wizarding Photo courtesy Barbara Moscato Brown Library Three patrons are pictured holding the wands they created during the library’s Wandmaking 101 craft session.
Members of Trout Unlimited Tiadaghton Chapter #688 are conducting a beginner fly tying course on five consecutive Mondays for the public at the Wellsboro ActIve Living Center (formerly the Wellsboro Senior Center) at 3 Queen Street In Wellsboro.
Those who register will learn the basics of fly tying through hands-on instruction on five different fly tying patterns, given by Tiadaghton Chapter #688 members. Materials and tools will be provided.
The course is limited to 10 students and will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each Monday starting on Jan. 9, continuing on Jan. 14, 23 and 30 and ending on Feb. 6. The cost is $35 per person.
Sign up for the course with Don Kelly at Tackle Shack. For more information, call him at 570-724-5138.
Bradford, PA – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) will be hosting a community blood drive in the main lobby of the hospital on Wednesday, January 4. The blood drive is in partnership with ConnectLife and will run from 10am to 3pm.
ConnectLife is Western New York’s only community blood bank which means every drop of blood donated remains local. The organization supplies about 70% of the local blood supply, supporting area hospitals such as Bradford Regional Medical Center, Brooks-TLC Health Network, ECMC, Oishei Children’s Hospital, Buffalo General Hospital, Millard Filmore Suburban Hospital, Eastern Niagara Hospital and Olean General Hospital.
All donors will receive a pair of Buffalo Bills zubaz socks and a lunch voucher for the hospital cafeteria. Every pint of blood donated can be responsible for saving up to three lives in the community.
Anyone can make an appointment at www.connectlifegiveblood.org with the sponsor code 000468 or by contacting Kim Murphey at 814.362.8298. Walk-ins are also welcome!
MANSFIELD, PA (January 2023) FCCB is pleased to announce the addition of John Painter (Westfield, PA) to their Corporate Board. Painter joins 13 other men and women who oversee the affairs of the organization to ensure long-term sustainability and continued growth.
Painter previously served on the Center of Beef Excellence board, and is a current advisory board member for the Penn State University Cooperative Extension, as well as a member of the FCCB Agricultural Advisory Board.
Hamilton-Gibson Productions is beginning its 2023 Season with a Winter Theatre Arts Camp for students who live in the Northern Tioga School District and attend public or private schools or are home schooled.
The after school camp for fourth through tenth graders will run from Thursday, Jan. 12 through Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Elkland Auditorium at Clark Wood Elementary School, 110 Addison Hill Road, Elkland, PA 16920.
The camp is free and will end with a dazzling production of the wildly popular musical “CATS: Young Actors Edition,” a one-hour adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical. at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 4 and 5 in the Elkland Auditorium. Admission is Pay-What-You-Can.
To get a copy of the invitation sheet to be in the cast of “CATS” go to the Hamilton-Gibson website at hamiltongibson.org or call 570-724-2079 or email hamgib@gmail.com to request one.
The audition form is on the back of the invitation sheet and must be filled out and signed by a parent or guardian and the camper and turned in by Jan. 6 to the school office, mailed to the Hamilton-Gibson office at 29 Water Street in Wellsboro, PA 16901 or emailed to hamgib@gmail.com.
The deadline to register for the free camp is Friday, Jan. 6. For more Information and a registration form, contact the Hamilton-Gibson Productions office at 570-724-2079 or hamgib@gmail.com, or view the website at hamiltongibson.org or go to the individual school offices.
Trout Unlimited Tiadaghton Chapter #688 based in Wellsboro is meeting in person this coming Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 but not on Zoom. Leading the meeting is Vice President Art Antal.
The business meeting will begin at 6:15 p.m. and the general meeting at 7 p.m. at the Wellsboro ActIve Living Center (formerly the Wellsboro Senior Center) at 3 Queen Street In Wellsboro. The public is invited to attend.
Featured speaker is Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Waterways Conservation Officer Chad Lauer who will introduce his two new deputies and provide information about Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulatory changes and proposals. There will also be a question and answer session.
Chapter #688 meetings will be on the first Tuesday of each month through May 2023 at the Wellsboro ActIve Living Center. The dates are: Feb. 7, March 7, April 4 and May 2. The business and general meetings are free and open to the public. Participants do not have to be a member to attend.
For more information about those meetings, email President Jere White at whitesgordonsetters@gmail.com or call him at 570-662-2167.
The 2023 Step Outdoors Winter Outings Series kicks off on New Year’s Day this Sunday, Jan. 1, with three free First Day hikes and a 5K, none of which require pre-registration, according to organizer Tim Morey, a natural resource specialist with the Hills Creek State Park Complex
First Day Hike is Jan. 1 at Sinnemahoning State Park
Hamilton-Gibson Productions is holding auditions for “Exit Laughing,” a laugh-out-loud, fun-filled story of three women who are all feeling lost due to the death of their friend, the fourth member of their bridge club.
Being cast for this hilarious adult comedy are three middle-aged women; one college-age woman; and one college-age-looking man. Auditions are in the Warehouse Theatre at 3 Central Avenue in Wellsboro at 1:30 p.m. this Friday, Dec. 30 and at 6:30 p.m. next Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 4 and 5.
MANSFIELD, PA — The Mansfield University Municipal Police Academy is actively recruiting for its upcoming full-time Act 120 Academy class, which begins May 22, 2023.
The Mansfield Act 120 Municipal Police Academy is a 26-week course required to become a municipal police officer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Established in 1977, Mansfield’s Academy is certified by the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC).
Thanks to significant external grants and partnerships, all cadets who complete the academy will receive a minimum $2,500 scholarship. With the scholarship, the Mansfield Police Academy is the most affordable in Pennsylvania, reducing tuition from $5,499 to $2,999. Additional scholarship opportunities exist to further reduce the cost of the Academy.
Cadets also receive free on-campus housing at Mansfield’s suite-style residence halls, which were named among the best in the nation by Niche.com.
“Mansfield’s Act 120 Police Academy Program is attempting to reduce the costs associated with first responder training as much as possible,” explained Dr. Joshua Battin, Dean of the Public Safety Training Institute. “It is our belief that breaking down barriers for individuals interested in these careers is essential to recruiting high-quality individuals to serve in our communities. The scholarships, innovative training techniques, and additional certifications give our graduates an advantage when seeking their first law enforcement job.”
Because of the Academy’s exceptional reputation and its network of partners, graduates of the Mansfield Academy enjoy a 95% job placement rate upon completion of the program. Graduates consistently rank among the top in Pennsylvania police academies in GPA and state certification examination scores.
The Academy features a cadre of instructors with vast knowledge of police recruit training and the criminal justice system. The instructor cadre includes active and retired Pennsylvania State Police and Municipal Police, attorneys, educators, Magistrates, and a Common Pleas Judge.
Mansfield has been at the forefront of emerging technologies in law enforcement and was the first academy in the Commonwealth to include state-of-the-art virtual reality training for cadets. The immersive VR experience allows students to take knowledge learned in the classroom and immediately apply it to a variety of life-like scenarios.
Because the Academy is part of the MU Public Safety Training Institute (MUPSTI), cadets can gain more than 100 additional hours of training and certification during the academy training period at no additional cost. Additional training hours include certifications and micro-credentials for taser, the G.L.O.V.E., OC, enhanced Community Policing Model integrating new DEI and compliance related initiatives, Introduction to the Spectrum, Medical Marijuana, and more.
Anyone interested in attending the Mansfield Police Academy should fill out a Statement of Interest form at mansfield.edu/academy.
The City of Bradford Police Department and the Bradford Area School District recently investigated an alleged threat at Fretz Middle School on December 16th, 2022. This threat came in the form of a statement made by a juvenile and overheard by another.
Both the City of Bradford Police School Resource Officer and the Bradford Area School District personnel immediately took measures to identify the person involved and steps have been taken to ensure everyone’s safety.
It was determined there was no imminent threat at that time nor is there now.
The City of Bradford Police Department and the Bradford Area School District wish to make this statement to the public as there has been misinformation posted on social media and numerous questions and comments have occurred as a result of that posting.
Board of Legislators County Office Building, Room 201 7 Court Street Belmont, New York 14813 Phone: 585-268-9222 December 29, 2022
The Organization Meeting of the Board of Legislators will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. for the purpose of selecting a Chairman of the Board and such other officers as may be needed, and for the conduct of any business which may properly come before any regular meeting of said Board. The meeting will be livestreamed at: https://www.facebook.com/alleganycountyny/
Brenda Rigby Riehle, Clerk of the Board Allegany County Board of Legislators
BRADFORD – State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) will hold monthly satellite office hours on Thursday, Jan. 5, at the following locations:
Emporium Borough Office – 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Port Allegany Borough Office – 11 a.m. to noon.
Services available include assisting constituents with state-related issues or concerns, assistance with driver license and vehicle registration applications, and help in filling out applications for various state programs, such as the senior citizen Property Tax/Rent Rebate and PACE prescription drug assistance programs.
People who cannot make the satellite sessions may contact Causer’s offices in Bradford at 78 Main St., first floor, telephone 814-362-4400; or Coudersport, 107 S. Main St., Room 1, telephone 814-274-9769; or Kane, 54 Fraley St., Suite 2, telephone 814-837-0880. Information is also available at www.RepCauser.com or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/RepCauser.
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Bradford, Pa.: The Kinzua Quality Deer Cooperative (KQDC) announces the two winners of the antlered and antlerless deer raffle for hunters that brought their deer to the KQDC Check Stations on SR 59 or 346 during four days of firearms deer season.
Logan Persun from the Pittsburgh area brought an antlerless deer to the KQDC Check Station at Marshburg (John Perkins Parking Lot) on SR 59 and won $500.00. Logan has been hunting the KQDC about five years now.
Kevin Lawson from Jamesown, NY, brought in a 7-point buck to the KQDC Check Station at the Willows Restaurant on SR 346 and won $250.00. Kevin has been hunting the KQDC since 1973 and plans to continue to hunt the KQDC.
The KQDC is managed for Quality Deer and a Quality Forest Ecosystem to provide a Quality Hunting experience. Other goals are to provide quality forests for landowners to manage for timber products, local employment, numerous outdoor recreation activities, and quality habitat for all wildlife.
Alpha Foods, Glendale, California (December 21, 2022) – Out of an abundance of caution, Miso Brothers, Inc. dba Alpha Foods, is voluntarily recalling its Meatless Breakfast Sandwiches and Burritos due to traces of undeclared milk (Casein – a milk protein), that may pose a health risk for those with milk allergies.
The Meatless Breakfast Sandwiches and Burritos were distributed nationally throughout retail stores and shipped directly to consumers who purchased our products online.
December 23, 2022 – Xiamen, Fujian, GFA Production (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Easy Care first aid® AfterBurn ® Cream, 0.9 g single-use packets. The single use packets are sold in boxes of 10 or packaged in certain First Aid kits. This recall is to the consumer level. FDA analysis found the product to be contaminated with Bacillus licheniformis, and Bacillus sonorensis.
McKean County Commissioners and McKean County Community Foundation present BRMC Meals on Wheels program with $10,000 ARPA grant. Pictured from left, Robert Esch, McKean County Community Foundation board president, Cliff Lane and Carol Duffy, McKean County Commissioners, Sue Conner, BRMC Meals on Wheels Coordinator, and Thomas Kreiner, McKean County Commissioner.
Bradford, PA – The McKean County Commissioners and the McKean County Community Foundation (MCCF) has recently awarded the Meals on Wheels program, which is coordinated at Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC), a $10,000 grant through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Do your future plans include taking college courses? The Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) Spring 2023 semester begins Wednesday, January 18th, bringing affordable education to a classroom near you! Nearly forty courses are being offered, including Introduction to Psychology, Interpersonal Communication, Foundations of Math, Music Appreciation, and Environmental Biology. These courses are part of five associate degrees – Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Liberal Studies, and Social Sciences. 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 your educational goals.
These courses are perfect for recent high school graduates, mid-career adults seeking to advance their career or begin a new one, and even current eligible high school juniors and seniors who want to earn college credits while still in high school. This program is affordable with tuition rates 70% less than the average tuition at brick-and-mortar institutions. Students with a high school diploma or GED pay $185 per credit hour. Current eligible high school students pay $60 per credit hour. Institutional Aid and scholarship opportunities are available.
These courses are offered at the Education Council’s Coudersport office, as well as more than 20 additional locations throughout northwestern Pennsylvania.
The Spring 2023 registration deadline is Thursday, January 12, 2023. For more information, contact the NPRC admissions team at admissions@rrcnpa.org or (814) 230-9010.
DOB: 11/10/2022 Sex: Male HGT: 2’00” WGT: 10 lbs. Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Race: Black
Other Information: Cartier Webb-Terry is a 6-week-old missing child who is believed to be endangered and may be in need of medical attention. He was last seen on Rosalind Street in the city of Rochester, Monroe County at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 26. Cartier is believed to be with his non-custodial mother, Shelenese Webb and may have travelled to Canandaigua.
Case Date: 12/28/2022
Last Seen With
SHELENESE WEBB
DOB: 08/01/1990 Sex: Female HGT: 5’08” WGT: 157 lbs. Hair: Red Eyes: Brown Race: Black
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will conduct a meeting of the Fisheries and Hatcheries Committee on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m. This meeting will be held online with committee members participating remotely.
Because this meeting is being held in a virtual format, the process for accepting public comment will be different than an in-person gathering. Public comments pertaining to the agenda can be submitted by calling (717) 705-7846 beginning on Thursday, December 29 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, December 30 at 12:00 p.m. Recorded comments will be limited to 5 minutes and will be presented to committee members prior to the meeting.
This meeting may be viewed remotely by joining the webinar from your internet browser using this link:
HARRISBURG, Pa. (December 28) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will conduct a meeting of the Fisheries and Hatcheries Committee on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m. This meeting will be held online with committee members participating remotely.
Because this meeting is being held in a virtual format, the process for accepting public comment will be different than an in-person gathering. Public comments pertaining to the agenda can be submitted by calling (717) 705-7846 beginning on Thursday, December 29 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, December 30 at 12:00 p.m. Recorded comments will be limited to 5 minutes and will be presented to committee members prior to the meeting.
This meeting may be viewed remotely by joining the webinar from your internet browser using this link:
CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – Legislator Adam B. Cyr INVOCATION – Legislator Gretchen Hanchett ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Board Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2022 – motion to approve
ON THE DESKS:
January 2023 Calendar
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS, ETC.
Correspondence from the Allegany County Farm Bureau inviting Board members to attend their annual holiday celebration on January 11, 2023, at the Wellsville Brewing Company in Wellsville.
Correspondence from HuFriedyGroup (formerly Crosstex International, Inc.) indicating that their facility located in Cuba will be relocated to Rush, NY, and Mentor, OH, and approximately 29 employees will lose their jobs.
Correspondence from the Allegany County Social Services Department Foster Care Unit thanking the Board for collecting children’s books for the Foster Care Christmas party.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Intro Nos. 267-22 and 405-22 through 462-22 (Please note that Resolution Intro. No. 461- 22 was not pre-filed and will require a 2/3 vote to consider from the floor.)
