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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 last two performances of “Foolish Fishgirls and The Pearl,” to be held this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18 and 19, have been canceled.
The cast and crew participated in the decision.
Performances were held on Friday Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 11, 12 and 13. “Our final show on Sunday was sold out and the first two were well attended. People really enjoyed it,” said Kacy Hagan. producer.
“While we unfortunately had to cancel the last two performances of the show due to a death in the family of one of the cast members, this cast really pulled together and put on a terrific show,” Hagan said.
“The actors had great chemistry between them and truly bonded with one another on stage and off,” said Hagan.
Audience member Michele Comes said, “This family-friendly show was a fishbowl of belly laughs. I don’t think I have ever laughed so much.”
“Foolish Fishgirls and The Pearl’ is a two-act live stage comedy described as “charming, fast-paced and filled with surprises, laughs and even a little roughhousing.” It is the first full-length play produced by the Hamilton-Gibson Women’s Project.
WARREN, Pa—Mary Anne Albaugh, MD, DLFAPA, from Deerfield Behavioral Health of Warren, an affiliate of Journey Health System, was a guest speaker at the 2022 Community Health Net Annual Meeting on October 21 at the Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel in Erie, Pennsylvania. Healthcare and business professionals from the Erie Region gathered to discuss the important impact of mental health on the community, under the theme of “Healthy Minds, Healthy Communities”.
A graduate of Gannon University and the Hahnemann University School of Medicine (now Drexel University College of Medicine), Dr. Albaugh is double-boarded in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. With greater than 30 years of clinical experience, she has dedicated her career to improving the mental well-being of communities throughout Northwestern Pennsylvania.
Dr. Albaugh’s powerful message was very important than ever as it provided valuable insights for those in attendance. She talked about lessons learned while providing psychiatric mental health care and consultation throughout the region. She discussed the importance of improved mental health for children, adolescents, adults and families, prevention and early intervention, attachment disruptions and complex trauma, social determinants of health and mental health-whole person care, models of collaborative care that reduce disparities and the need for increased access and support for the mental health needs of the community.
Parents/guardians and their children who are in sixth through 12th grades are invited to an event with food and fellowship on Sunday, Nov. 20, at Open Arms Church Bradford.
“Friendsgiving” will start at 5:30 pm in the Children’s Ministry Area at the church at 1289 E. Main St., about a mile past Walmart in Foster Township.
“Every year, this event is a fun opportunity to bring our youth and their families together to eat good food and fellowship,” said Student Ministry Coordinator Melody Hatcher.
The event is free, and people are encouraged to bring a dish to pass.
For more information about Open Arms, see oachurch.com.
Belmont, N.Y. – Allegany County has recently seen an increase in respiratory virus activity like RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) and Flu, especially among children. The UR Jones Memorial Hospital’s Sandra Watkins, BSN, RN, Vice President of Patient Care Services reports, “Respiratory illnesses have been rising in our area. Our ED volume is increasing due to this phenomenon. A majority of the cases are able to be discharged back into the community.”
The holidays will soon be here so take these steps to ensure you and your family have a healthy and happy holiday season.
The Allegany County Department of Health encourages County residents to get you and your family vaccinated for Flu, wash your hands often, stay home when you or a household member are sick, and don’t wait to talk to your healthcare provider if you or a loved one experiences symptoms of RSV or Flu.
Visit this link: www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/respiratory_syncytial_virus/ for more information on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection from the New York State Department of Health. Click here to view our upcoming immunization clinics: www.alleganyco.gov/departments/health or contact our office at (585) 268-9250 to schedule your appointment or talk with your local pharmacist or healthcare provider today!
I’m proud to announce my candidacy for Republican Potter County Commissioner in the upcoming 2023 election cycle. As a Potter County native, I am a family man, a veteran, a local business owner, and an active community volunteer. It would be my pleasure to put the leadership and financial responsibility skills I acquired during my 36-year career with the Department of Defense to work for the people of Potter County. In the coming months, I look forward to meeting with Potter County residents to share and discuss my vision on how we can transform Potter County into a place where people thrive professionally and personally.
John “Chuck” Charles Miller Sr., 74, of Coudersport PA, died unexpectedly on November 5, 2022.
Chuck was born on January 5, 1948, to Rev. John A. Miller and Ann Miller in Hoboken NJ.
Chuck worked at Kennametal in Latrobe PA for 22 years. He was a city councilman and a volunteer fireman for Ligonier PA borough. He raised his family of 3 children Chuck, Chrisie, and Michael in Ligonier.
He retired to Coudersport and loved the area where he raised his 4th child, Jesse. Those who loved Chuck, know the man who loved his kids, siblings, and his dogs and animals. He loved to hunt and fish. He could build and fix anything, He was a “Jack of all Trades”. This was his most impressive trait.
Chuck is survived by his children John C. Miller Jr., Christine A. (Sean) Barber, Michael D. (Heidi) Miller, Jesse (Nakia) Miller; four grandchildren, Hannah Miller, Mallory Miller, Cullen Barber, and Kelsey Barber; one great granddaughter, Jocelyn Small; his siblings, Deborah A. Miller, Peter D. Miller, Rebecca J. Krebsbach and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, the Rev. John A. Miller and Ann Miller.
The family prays that he can rest in peace knowing that he was loved by his family.
In keeping with Chuck’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral services.
Chuck’s family entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse. To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Chuck, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page
To accommodate the schedule of Gator events this weekend, the Fall Play, Clue: High School Edition, is moving to the following dates: Saturday, November 19 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, November 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults and will be sold at the door. Doors open half an hour before show time.
Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth – the butler, Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard, Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave both cult-fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out…WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT!
Image 4278 Pictured: Shane Lawton, Collin Stuckey and Madelynn Triplett rehearse for the play.
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued November 16 at 6:49AM EST until November 17 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo
DESCRIPTION: …LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST THURSDAY…
WHAT…Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 14 inches in the most persistent lake snows. The higher end of the snowfall range will be found across the higher terrain of Chautauqua county and the northwest portion of Cattaraugus county.
WHERE…Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties.
WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Thursday.
IMPACTS…Travel could become very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
INSTRUCTIONS: Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
The Education Council is offering a 2023 “Bucket List” Travel Series! We are offering several tours next year: Southern Charm (Charleston, Savannah, and Jekyll Island) in April; Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise late May/early June; Discover National Parks of America late August/early September; America’s Music Cities (New Orleans, Memphis, and Nashville) in October; and last but certainly not least, Hawaiian Adventure! Maybe one of these trips is on your “bucket list!”
You do not want to miss out on our Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise! On this12-day tour, see Alaska by land and by sea! Some highlights of this trip include: Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Tundra Wilderness Tour, Anchorage, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau, and so much more! Enjoy learning about Alaska’s culture and history. Experience the breathtaking beauty and amazing scenery that Alaska has to offer as you travel by riverboat, motor coach, luxury domed rail and finally, 7 nights on a cruise ship! You will feel like you are traveling through a life-size postcard. There is so much more to this tour. Visit this link for more information: gateway.gocollette.com/link/1112510 or call us at (814) 274-4877 to request a brochure and get dates, cost, etc. Hurry, you will save $200/per person if you reserve before November 24, 2022!
The Galeton Area Chamber of Commerce was proud to make a monetary donation to the Gale Hose Ambulance Company from the proceeds from the King of the Wing event which was held in May.
In photo is Ken Wingo – Gale Hose Ambulance Chief accepting the check from Steve Benna – Chairperson of the King of the Wing Event. The Chamber was pleased to be able to make this donation to our local ambulance department. Photo by Andy Lychalk, Jr.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/15/2022 to PENNHILLS RESOURCES LLC in Hamilton Twp, McKean county. SWMA 302(A) – DISPOSAL, PROCESSING AND STORAGE OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person disposed, processed, stored, or permitted the disposal, processing or storage of residual waste in a manner which is contrary to the rules and regulations of DEP or to any permit or to the terms or conditions of any permit or any order issued by DEP.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/15/2022 to PENNHILLS RESOURCES LLC in Hamilton Twp, McKean county. SWMA 610(1) – UNLAWFUL CONDUCT – Person dumped or deposited, or permitted the dumping or depositing, of solid waste onto the surface of the ground or underground or into the waters of the Commonwealth, without a permit for the dumping of such solid wastes from DEP.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/15/2022 to PENNHILLS RESOURCES LLC in Hamilton Twp, McKean county. CSL 402(b) – POTENTIAL POLLUTION – Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued under that authority by the Department.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/15/2022 to PENNHILLS RESOURCES LLC in Hamilton Twp, McKean county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/15/2022 to PENNHILLS RESOURCES LLC in Hamilton Twp, McKean county. 78.56(a) – PITS AND TANKS FOR TEMPORARY CONTAINMENT – Operator failed to contain pollutional substances and wastes from the drilling, altering, completing, recompleting, servicing and plugging the well, including brines, drill cuttings, drilling muds, oils, stimulation fluids, well treatment and servicing fluids, plugging and drilling fluids other than gases in a pit, tank or series of pits and tanks.
The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library is excited to introduce the Cameron County Jigsaw Puzzle Swap. The Library invites area residents to come to the library on the first Saturday of each month, beginning December 3, 2022, for a puzzle swap from 12-2pm each month.
Bring your puzzles to trade with other puzzle lovers in the community. Any puzzles with missing pieces MUST be clearly marked with the number missing.
If you’re new to puzzles, the library has some to get you started.
No registration needed!
For questions or more details, contact Library staff at 814-486-8011.
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce and C&N Bank teaming up to encourage you to spend a week shopping in Cameron County. From Shop Small Saturday through Christmas in the Wilds spend $100 and you can win Chamber Bucks. Each time you purchase a gift, tool, eat at a restaurant, fill your tank with fuel, service your vehicle have your paper stamped. Fill it and bring it to the chamber to be entered in the drawing. You may fill more than one paper.
“Studies show money spent at local businesses stay in the local community. It allows businesses to hire employees, or make donations to community causes,” says Cameron County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tina Solak. Instead of just one day of shopping local, the chamber wanted to encourage people to shop local for the entire week and tally the money that stays in Cameron County.
C&N Bank is providing $300.00 in chamber buck gift certificates. Entry forms are available in person at businesses or electronically by contacting the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce at 814-486-4314.
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce along with its members ready to #DeckoutCameronCounty this Christmas season. The 40+ foot tree donated by Charles & Marlene Zimmer will arrive at the site of the former Dolan Hotel lot in center of Emporium Saturday Novemberr 19. Motorists are asked to be alert Saturday morning as the transportation of the tree will fill Routes 155, 120 and East Fourth Street. Parking will be limited in downtown Emporium Saturday morning. Cutting is to begin at 10am by Smoker Logging at the property in the area of Route 155 and Four Mile. Everyone is invited downtown while the lights are strung.
During the week leading to Thanksgiving Flowers N Things will decorate the eight flowerpots on Fourth Street along with the baskets topping the poles which had housed parking meters.
#ShopSmall Saturday has been expanded to include an entire week. C&N Bank has donated $300 in chamber bucks. Shoppers are encouraged to spend $100 during the week November 26 through December 3. They bring the completed paper to the chamber, and they are entered into a drawing for the chamber bucks. The drawing will be Saturday December 3 during Christmas in the Wilds festivities. The Emporium Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will host a craft show and spaghetti dinner on Saturday November 26.
Friday December 2 kicks off Christmas in the Wilds. An outdoor movie will be hosted by the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce. The movie begins at 5pm. More than 15 floats will light the parade route on East Fourth Steet to West Fourth Street and end on Woodland Avenue. The parade steps off at 7pm. Smoker Logging and Flowers N Things sponsoring the parade with prizes to the best float in the following categories: Family, organization, and business. Following the parade the 40+ tall Christmas tree will be lit by Santa.
Saturday begins with breakfast with Santa hosted by the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. The $5 cost will be waived for children under the age of 3. Santa will be available for pictures and give children a treat. Santa is relying on his elves from Seneca Resources to bring his reindeer to Saturday’s event. A Christmas Time will open its doors for the first time this season Saturday afternoon. At the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce drawings will be held for #shopsmall gift certificates and the basket fundraiser by the Cameron County Quarterback Club.
Sunday pet owners are encouraged to bring their 4-legged family members for pet pictures with Santa to A Christmas Time located at Sarah Jane’s. The event begins at 2pm.
Christmas events continue at Sarah Jane’s A Christmas Time each weekend through December 17. Two paint & sips will be held along with a visit from the library elf on December 9 at 6pm.
Brochures outlining all the events can be picked up at Cameron County businesses or by calling the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce.
Clearfield, PA – Due to wintry conditions moving through the region, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on some roads in the region.
PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on the following highways:
Interstate 80 from mile marker 97 to mile marker 123
On roadways with speed restrictions, commercial vehicles not affected by restrictions on these or other roadways must move to the right lane.
Although PennDOT crews have been treating roadways, the department’s primary goal is to keep roads passable, not completely free of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways throughout the storm until precipitation stops and roads are clear.
While PennDOT recommends not traveling during winter storms, motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
At 3:30 PM on Tuesday, Snow has moved into the lower areas of our coverage area. Multiple accidents & stuck vehicles have disrupted normal traffic flows.
A head-on crash on Rt. 120 near the Elk/Cameron County line is being dispatched. If you don’t have to travel, stay home.
In McKean County, tractor-trailers are stuck on the hills until PennDOT can get to them. Rew has been dispatched to shut down the Bradford side of Rew Hill.
Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Robert Evanchick promoted Mary L. Gausman to lieutenant and assigned her as commander of the Recruitment Services Section in the Bureau of Training and Education.
Lieutenant Gausman most recently served as the Criminal Investigation Section supervisor at Troop C, Punxsutawney. A native of Kane, McKean County, she enlisted in 2003 and was assigned to Troop F, Coudersport upon graduation from the academy.
As she progressed through the ranks, Lieutenant Gausman served exclusively in Troop C, holding positions of patrol corporal, crime corporal, and sergeant. She was promoted to corporal in 2016 and sergeant in 2018.
Lieutenant Gausman is a graduate of Kane Area High School and attended Edinboro University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. She is a graduate of the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety, School of Police Staff and Command.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu, or influenza, affected about nine million people last flu season (October through May). This is presumably due to COVID-19 mitigation efforts such as masking and social distancing that have since become less pressurized. While you may feel more at ease this year, it is important to stay diligent against respiratory illnesses. So far for this year’s flu season, there have been 2.8 million illnesses, about 23,000 hospitalizations, and 1,300 deaths that have been caused by the virus.
What is Influenza?
Any time a person feels ill around this time of year, they usually understand their symptoms to fall under a flu diagnosis no matter how mild or severe their symptoms may be. However, it is important to know what the flu technically entails in addition the usual symptom of a general unwell feeling.
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a virus that attacks the lungs. It is often confused with the common cold or stomach flu. Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, headaches, sore throat, runny nose, and a persistent cough.
The stomach flu is more related to digestive issues and challenges the ability to keep food down. Vomiting, pain in the abdomen, and diarrhea are symptoms more consistent with the stomach flu.
The common cold features symptoms similar to influenza, but has the additional issues of runny noses, sneezing, and a sore throat. Both the flu and the cold can have symptoms that could linger for more than a week.
Flu Vaccination
The best way to keep the flu at bay is to receive the vaccination every year. The influenza virus mutates over time, and the newest version of the vaccine reflects these changes to best protect our communities.
By receiving the vaccination annually, you are greatly lowering your risk for contracting the flu. If you do contract the virus, the vaccine typically lessens the effect of flu symptoms and complications.
Tips for Getting Vaccinated
It is recommended that anyone six months of age and older should get a flu shot around the beginning of flu season (about September). However, this is not a deadline, and you can still get the shot at any time.
The first step to help make sure the vaccination process runs smoothly can begin with a conversation with your doctor. While the flu shot is very safe for most people, you can go over any hesitations or concerns you may have before receiving the vaccination.
Ensure that you are well rested and that you remain calm. Vaccinations may cause side effects like pain at the site of the injection, muscle aches, headache, or fatigue, and getting more sleep can improve your body’s response to the flu shot.
To learn more about the flu vaccination and where to get vaccinated, go to UPMC.com/Flu.
Rutul Dalal, M.D., is the medical director of UPMC Infectious Disease in North Central Pa. and sees patients at UPMC Williamsport, 700 High St., Williamsport.
