Penn College has scheduled a full-time clock-hour Practical Nursing Program to begin September 11, 2023, in both Wellsboro and Coudersport. Students in the full-time program will graduate in September 2024. A part-time program in Wellsboro only is scheduled to begin June 8, 2023, and students will graduate twenty-two months later.
Qualified nursing instructors provide classroom instruction in theory and nursing skills. Affiliation with UPMC allows for clinical experiences at UPMC Wellsboro and UPMC Cole. Other local healthcare affiliates are also utilized. Graduates earn a certificate in Practical Nursing and are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam for licensure (LPN). Graduates find jobs in hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health agencies, private homes, physician offices, and other health-related offices.
Penn College’s Practical Nursing Program can help give you a great career boost! For more information or to get an application, call Marie Van Ess at (570) 724-7703 or Janine Morley at (814) 274-4877.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 5/03/2023 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Jones Twp, Elk 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.
WELLSBORO – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) is alerting area residents that his offices in Wellsboro and Troy will be closed on Tuesday, May 9, for a staff training seminar.
People in need of immediate assistance that day should call the Harrisburg office at 717-772-5371.
For non-urgent requests, messages may be left in Wellsboro (570-724-1390) or Troy (570-297-3045), or residents may contact the office online at www.RepOwlett.com.
The local offices will reopen on Wednesday, May 10.
St. Eulalia Church Maternity Closet in Coudersport and St. Gabriel Church Maternity Closet in Port Allegany will be open this Saturday, May 6, , at 10:00 am. to 12:00pm. The Maternity Closet provides baby items such as disposable diapers and baby clothing as well as numerous baby items, for mothers and their children, free of charge. All are welcome!
Eric Bailey is hosting a trivia contest with questions about events, people and/or places during the Golden Afternoons program at 1 p.m. this coming Tuesday, May 9 in the Deane Center lobby at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
Golden Afternoons is free and open to people ages 55 and up. There will be prizes and free refreshments.
The trivia questions will be about different things like TV and music, sports, history, science and art. The goal is to have fun. “I’ve lived in this area for over 30 years,” Bailey said. “Growing up, I always tried to entertain people. I see the joy it brings them.
“I became a DJ to impress a girl,” he continued. “She visited her father in this area and we bumped into one another at the old Green Shingles. The next weekend I went back hoping she would be there, but she wasn’t. But the DJ had quit. I mentioned to the owner that I had DJed and ended up with the job even though I barely knew what I was doing. The girl did return. I chased her to Rochester, married her and brought her back to Pennsylvania.
“We have been operating as Dirt Road Entertainment since 2015,” Bailey said.
For more information about Golden Afternoons call the Deane Center at 570-724-6220.
The Pennsylvania State Police presented awards today to two troopers who selflessly risked their own lives and safety to protect others from harm during a confrontation with an armed and violent suspect last year.
Troopers Jonnie W. Schooley III and Shawn K. Palmer, of Troop D, Beaver, were awarded the Commendation Medal for their actions July 29 while apprehending the suspect, who had threatened people with a gun at an Aliquippa convenience store. The award is presented to personnel for a conspicuously significant achievement so outstanding and superior that it distinguishes the recipient and enhances the prestige of the department.
Schooley, who was shot and seriously injured during the incident, was also awarded the Pennsylvania State Police Purple Heart, presented to members who receive serious bodily injury in the line of duty. The awards were presented during a ceremony at Penn State Beaver.
There’s a lot going on in our world right now. Politics, COVID, human rights, freedom, elections, are just a couple of the things that are in the news on a regular basis. Everyone seems to have an opinion, but after all opinions are often just that, opinions.
There’s an interesting passage from the scriptures that states: “There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.”
(Proverbs 14:12). The problem of course is that it “seems right”. It makes me wonder; do we think about what we’re doing? Do we review our direction, and ask the critical questions along the way? Or do we just plod along on the same old path? Isn’t that sort of like doing the same thing over and over expecting different results?
The Rotarians have what is called the Four-Way test. It is a moral code for business and personal relationships. This is the test:
1. Is it the truth?
2. Is it fair to all concerned?
3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Seems simple enough doesn’t it, so why can’t it be practiced. Personally, it seems to relate really well to “Doing the Right Thing”. Not because it’s profitable to you or a group, but simply because it’s right. It’s a position that will not always be popular and it may go against what “seems” to be the right path. Too often we ask the wrong question simply because we’re asking it from a perceived agenda or thought.
I like the Four-Way Test because it gives a chance to pause and think. Too often we don’t think. We run ahead without engaging our thought and in the end, we stumble into a huge mess of our own doing. Isn’t that what a Dildine does? Perhaps, just perhaps we need to pause and think first and ask the question “Is it the right thing?” Think about it.
Congratulations to Emporium Borough Manager Stretch Reed for earning the 2023 Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Career Recognition Award through the Governor’s Center for Local Government Services! A member of borough council for 10 years, Stretch became borough manager in 2007. Throughout his time with the borough, he has worked hard on behalf of the community and citizens of Emporium. I was honored to present him with a House citation in recognition of his dedication.
On Tuesday, May 2nd, the Potter County Conservation District held our annual Envirothon Competition at the PA Lumber Museum. 14 Teams from 5 different schools braved the cold to “Accept the Natural Challenge”.
This year’s winning team was “Skrimply and the Little Soil People” from Coudersport. Second Place went to the “Scat Sniffers” of Oswayo Valley. Third Place was “Kicking Sassafras” from Coudersport. Thank you to all our participants, volunteers, and sponsors.
Do your future plans include postsecondary education? Northern PA Regional College (NPRC) brings affordable education to you. Their Summer 2023 semester begins Monday, June 5th. Twelve courses are being offered, including Introduction to Psychology, Interpersonal Communication, Foundations of Math and Environmental Biology, to name a few. These courses are part of five associate degrees – Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Liberal Studies, and Social Sciences. Of course, 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 whatever goal you’d like to achieve.
These courses are perfect for recent high school graduates, mid-career adults seeking to advance in 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 designed to be affordable at 70% less than the average tuition at brick-and-mortar institutions. Students with a high school diploma or its equivalent pay $185 per credit and receive guaranteed admission. Current high school students pay $60 per credit. Institutional Aid and scholarship opportunities are available.
These courses will be offered at the Education Council’s Coudersport office, as well as more than 20 additional locations throughout northwestern Pennsylvania. Apply now and see why Brighter Futures Begin at NPRC.
The priority application deadline is Monday, May 29. For more information, contact the Student Services team, at info@rrcnpa.org or (814) 230-9010.
The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, May 5th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
[NOTICE: The Potter County Farmers Market will begin the summer/ fall schedule beginning in May. The market will go back to a weekly schedule on Fridays, 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm, on the square across from the county jail. If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-544-7313 netrabaker@hughes.net]
AHEARN ENVISIONED will be at the farmers market and be staying throughout the maple festival!! We will have amazing carvings and handmade jewelry!! Come on out and design your own amazing charm bracelet perfect gift for mom for Mother’s day!! We accept cash and credit cards!!
BLACK CATS AND PAPERCRAFTS is planning on being there with charms, quilled paper art, wall hangings, hair accessories, paper jewelry, hardbound note/art books and other assorted paper crafts. For more information, or to make a custom order contact Leon at blackcatsandpapercrafts@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page to see sneak peeks of the new things we’re making at https://facebook.com/blackcatsandpapercrafts
BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce and plants. We will have over wintered spinach, pea greens, and some vegetable plants. We accept cash, credit cards, and SNAP. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com
CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the Farmers Market with fresh bread varieties, including Light Whole Wheat, Rye with caraway seeds, Breakfast Bread and Baguettes. Sweet treats for your enjoyment will be available as well as Fresh Eggs. Cheese garlic bread is back by popular request. Requests can be sent to me at 814-544-7313 or netrabaker@hughes.net
CARING CRAFTS will be at the Market this week. We have our Homemade Travel Pillows, Hand Crafted Wreaths & Our unique Plastic Canvas Magnets/Ornaments! We accept cash payments! Like us on Facebook! Hope to see everyone there!
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products. They include soap bars, shampoo bars, lotions and bath bombs. We also have gift set available for a unique option. We accept cash or card payments. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.
Make sure to come and see us at the Maple Festival this weekend. We will be doing blood pressure checks as well as selling reflective signs to help us find you in an emergency, these are $20 which is a small price to pay for safety! Hope to see you there!
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 5/01/2023 to CONSORTIUM ENERGY LLC in Lafayette 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.
We have a set of keys here at the Unimart in Bradford. They have been here at least one month may be longer. The owner must describe what else is with keys to claim. Just a safety measure!
WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants that will improve housing, community facilities, and community and economic development projects in rural areas around the country.
USDA is making the grants available under the Rural Community Development Initiative program. The program provides grants to organizations that will provide financial and technical assistance for housing, community facilities, or community and economic development projects.
Grants may be used to train sub-grantees to conduct educational training on homeownership or minority-owned business entrepreneurship. They also may be used to provide technical assistance to sub-grantees on:
• strategic plan development
• accessing alternative funding sources
• training and resources for board operations, management, financial systems and information technology
