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National Day of Prayer set May 4 in Bradford
The Bradford Area Ministerium will host a community gathering on Thursday, May 4, in observance of National Day of Prayer.
The event will take place from noon until 1 p.m. at Veterans Square in Bradford and is open to all members of the community. The National Day of Prayer, with the theme Pray Fervently in Righteousness and Avail Much, is an annual observance held on the first Thursday in May.
“Prayer fuels our lives spiritually and is also the fuel of our community and our nation. Without a praying community, we will lose hope and vision for God’s desire to transform our city and beyond. The National Day of Prayer is a unique opportunity where all can come together and pray for God’s vision for our nation, from every church and denomination.” said Open Arms Church Lead Pastor Zoe Hatcher, who is the event organizer. “This is a chance to come together with our neighbors and coworkers to focus on what unites us. Let us take advantage of this opportunity to reflect on the power of prayer and its ability to bring us closer together as a nation.”
During the gathering, members of the community come together to pray for America and the seven centers of influence, which include government, military, media, business, education, church, and family. Participants are encouraged to pray for each center and its leaders, asking for guidance, wisdom and strength.
For more information about the National Day of Prayer, visit https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/.
Closure of Allegany County Road 23 in the Town of Rushford.
Please be advised that Allegany County DPW will have daily closures of County Road 23 between State Route 243 and Wesley Road intersections from May 2 through May 11.
The road will be closed during working hours and will reopen for use at night and on the weekend. There will be no on-site detour and motorists are urged to seek alternate routes.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Rotary Four Way Test Competition
Coudersport Rotary Club was pleased to host students Brooke Tubbs, Stella Bray, Alyssa Dunn, and Savannah Gill to the annual Rotary Four Way Test Competition.
The Four Way Test Competition is offered to high school students where the student must prepare a five to seven minute speech to illustrate the Rotary Four-Way Test principles of “Is it the truth?”, “Is it fair to all concerned?”. “Will it build goodwill and better friendships?” and “Will it be beneficial to all concerned?”.
Brooke Tubbs will move on to the Regional Competition.
Potter County Master Gardener Hotline Reopens
Got lawn and garden questions? Ask us! The Penn State Master Gardeners of Potter County have reopened their Garden Hotline for the 2023 season. Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who support Penn State Extension’s educational programs in consumer horticulture. They develop their horticultural expertise through participation in educational training classes conducted by Penn State University faculty and Extension staff.
Potter County Master Gardeners provide individualized solutions to garden problems that are practical, safe, effective, and natural. Our Hotline is a free service where you can ask about topics such as composting, fruit trees, house plants, insect and plant identification including pests and diseases, lawns, native and invasive plants, pollinator-friendly gardening, pruning, vegetable horticulture and more. Master Gardeners can be reached as follows.
- Call the Garden Hotline at: 814-274-8540, ext. 103. Calls are monitored on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Leave us a message and we’ll return your call.
- Email us or send a photo illustrating your question to: pottermg@psu.edu.
- Visit our office located at 7 Water Street, Coudersport, PA.
- Stop by at an Ask a Master Gardener table at community events.
For additional information, contact Leona Smith, Potter County Master Gardener Coordinator,
814-274-8540, ext 103, lds5520@psu.edu.
Photo caption: Poison Hemlock Research
Photo credit: Leona Smith
UPPER PINE CREEK TROUT TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEE TO GO UP THIS COMING TUESDAY, MAY 2
The entry fee for adults for the 32nd Annual Upper Pine Creek Trout Tournament is $25 through this Monday, May 1 and increases to $30 beginning Tuesday, May 2. The entry fee for youth under 16 stays the same, $15.
The two-day tournament, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon Snowmobile Club, is being held on Saturday, May 20 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 21 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. along a 13-mile stretch of Pine Creek between the Ansonia Bridge in Shippen Township and the Mill Street Bridge in Galeton Borough.
Each of the 250 fish float stocked by snowmobile club members in that section are tagged. The minimum prize for a tagged fish is $50 and may be cash, merchandise or a gift card or a combination of the three. Up to $14,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded during the tournament. The top cash prize is $1,000. There will also be six $500 cash prizes.
Visit www.pagrandcanyonsnowmobileclub.com anytime to register online and download a registration form or pick one up at a business in the area.
In-person registration will be outdoors in tents in front of the organization’s clubhouse at 4814 Route 6, 12 miles west of Wellsboro, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday, May 19 and during tournament hours on May 20 and 21. The clubhouse is located on the south side of Route 6, halfway between Wellsboro and Galeton.
Those who register online can pick up bags, badges and maps at the clubhouse between May 19 and 21.
For more information, about this tournament, call 1-717-881-9358 or the club at 570-724-2888 or visit the club’s website at www.pagrandcanyonsnowmobileclub.com or its Facebook page.
ATHLETICS, STEM AND CERAMICS CAMPS SET FOR SUMMER AT PITT-BRADFORD
BRADFORD, Pa. – Summer camps are back at Pitt-Bradford with more than a dozen offerings in athletics, outdoors, STEM, ceramics and camping for children in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Camps take place June 5 through Aug. 5 and costs range from free wrestling prospect camp to $250 for a three-day canoe trip.
Grades listed are for the fall of 2023. For more information or to register for camps visit upb.pitt.edu/summer, call Conference and Event Services at 814-362-5053 or email CampsUPB@pitt.edu.
Athletics camps
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Terry Twp, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 4/26/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Terry Twp, Bradford 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. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-04-26 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Base Repairs on Little Pine Creek Road Today
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of maintenance work today, Thursday, April 27 on Route 4001 (Little Pine Creek Road) in Cummings Township, Lycoming Township.
A Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will be performing base repairs on Little Pine Creek Road between Route 44 and Little Pine State Park. Motorists can expect single lane conditions with flagging where work is being performed. Work will be performed during daylight hours, weather permitting and is expected to be completed late afternoon.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, watch for slow or stopped vehicles, watch for lane changes, and drive with caution through the work zone.
Causer to Hold Satellite Office Hours
BRADFORD – State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) will hold monthly satellite office hours on Thursday, May 4, 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
McKean County Is Seeking American Rescue Plan Coordinator
Position: American Rescue Plan Coordinator
Status: Temporary Part Time (20 – 29 hrs. per week)
Reports To: County Commissioners
Location: 500 W. Main Street, Smethport
McKean County is seeking an American Rescue Plan Coordinator to assist with managing programs identified by the county commissioners for funding through the America Rescue Plan Funds. Candidate will work an interim time period with weekly hours to fluctuate with release of funds to community partners. Ideal candidate will have general knowledge of McKean County with knowledge of economic impact funding and grant processes.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for compliance for use of funds by McKean County for American Rescue Plan Funds
- Assist Community Partners to identify avenues for resources and/or matching funds
- Monitor and assess project impact and identify funding gaps for sustainability
- Assist with program design in collaboration with the McKean County Commissioners and staff
to identify global focus and goals of initiative and tailor process to align with those goals
- Monitor grant applications and execution from award through compliance to final reporting
- Manage marketing and promotion of program in all media outlets including print, online, radio
and presentations as public meetings
- Assist with needs assessment to identify optimal impact of American Rescue Plan Funds
- Process applications, ensure proper documentation and eligibility and provide general
application assistance to applicants for internal and external reports
- Participate in review and ranking criteria to evaluate applicants
- Maintain detailed records of application status, eligibility criteria and award notifications
- Maintain spreadsheet and financial records of allocated funding, invoices, receipts and
final reporting
- Communicate with grant applicants from public, private, government and non-profit entities
- General Office Assistance and Other Duties as required
Education and Experience:
- Associate’s degree in Business, Planning, Accounting or related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 2-3 years of professional experience in economic development, planning or related field
Interested applicants are invited to apply by completing a McKean County job application and resume. Please forward it to: Michele Jubon, Human Resources Director, McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749 or emailing it to: mmjubon@mckeancountypa.org by May 8, 2023. We are an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.
Seneca Highlands Career & Technical Center National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony
Seneca Highlands Career & Technical Center will hold our annual National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony tomorrow, Thursday, April 27th, at 1 pm.
The ceremony will be live-streamed via our Facebook page. Please watch for the link to be provided shortly before the ceremony begins.
RECALLS
| Ellenos Real Greek LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg In Vanilla Bean Yogurt 4oz Cup In Costco 12-PackEllenos Real Greek LLC of Federal Way, WA is recalling Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt 4oz. cups, sold in Costco 12-Pack case, item #1340833, because it may contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt 4oz. cups sold in Costco 12-Pack case, lot #073, at Costco Warehouse in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington. The affected Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt 4oz. cup has the affected BEST BEFORE date of 04/23/2023 printed on a blue foil seal. The Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt 4oz cup has the UPC 8 57290 00620 1 and it is sold as part of the 12-Pack case and each case has the UPC 8 57290 00617 1. This is a refrigerated item and packaged in a clear plastic cup with a blue foil seal and can be identified by the blue lettering on front panel display. |
WELLSBORO WOMEN’S AND MEN’S CHORUSES TO PRESENT SPRING CONCERT WITH WEDNESDAY MORNING MUSICALES THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 29 AT THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Nineteen members of the Wellsboro Men’s Chorus are shown with Director Christina Simonis (front row, third from left) and Pat Davis (black dress, front row, fourth from left). Davis has been the group’s piano accompanist for more than 50 years.
At 7 p.m. this Saturday, April 29 in the United Methodist Church at 36 Main Street in Wellsboro, the Wellsboro Women’s and Men’s Choruses and special guests the Wednesday Morning Musicales Chorus are presenting their annual Spring Concert “Why We Sing.” A good will offering will be taken at the door.
The three choruses will sing a total of 20 different tunes that incorporate musical styles ranging from Broadway to pop songs.
Opening the concert will be the Wednesday Morning Musicales Chorus, directed by Diana Frazier with piano accompaniment by Marian Miller. The group will perform “ Sing, Sing, Sing,” “All the Things You Are,” “Fascinating Rhythm,” “Jeepers Creepers,” and “Who Could Ask For Anything More?”
The Wellsboro Men’s Chorus, directed by Christina Simonis with accompanist Pat Davis at the piano, will sing “Give Us a Song”, the “Whiffenpoof Song”, “Yellow Bird”, “Down Among the Dead Men”, “River of Dreams”, “You Light Up My Life” and “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.”
Closing the concert will be the Wellsboro Women’s Chorus, directed by Diana Frazier with piano accompaniment by Judy Smithgall. They will sing “Dream,” “Already Home,” “Joyful, Joyful,” “It’s So Easy,” “Ain’t Misbehavin,” “Why We Sing,” “I Will Survive,” and “Dancing Queen.”
FIFTH FREE GUIDED BIRD WALK FOR THE PUBLIC IS THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 29 AT HILLS CREEK STATE PARK; 11 PEOPLE GO ON APRIL 22 WALK
The fifth free guided-bird walk is this Saturday, April 29. Participants will meet at the Hills Creek State Park office at 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, Pa. 16901-9676 a little before 8 a.m. and drive to the nearby starting location promptly at 8 a.m. No registration is required.
Of the 11 people who went on the April 22 walk, one was Bob Edkin, Leonard Harrison State Park environmental education specialist who led the walk, seven were members of the Tiadaghton Audubon Society and three were from the general public. They saw 29 species of birds. “Our most exciting sightings were a great egret and a broad-winged hawk,” said Edkin. “We haven’t seen any warblers yet. It was a comfortable walk with temperatures in the low 50s,” he said.
The other walks will begin at Hills Creek State Park on Hills Creek Road in Charleston Township, about seven miles northeast of Wellsboro at 8 a.m. on Saturdays, May 6, 13, 20 and 27. They are all free and open to the public.
For updates on the birds that have been seen in the area and helpful local birding information, visit www.facebook.com/TiadaghtonAudubon/ or
tiadaghtonaudubon.blogspot.com or email tasmember@yahoo.com.
TROUT UNLIMITED TIADAGHTON CHAPTER #688 TO MEET IN-PERSON THIS COMING TUESDAY, MAY 2 AT THE TIOGA COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT OFFICE AND VIA ZOOM
Trout Unlimited Tiadaghton Chapter #688 based in Wellsboro is meeting in-person this coming Tuesday, May 2 at the Tioga County Conservation District office at 1867 Shumway Hill Road, Wellsboro PA 16901 (go in the back door) and via Zoom (# 838 766 1706 with Passcode: white (no caps).
Leading the meeting is President Jere White who is also the featured speaker.
The business meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and the regular meeting at 7 p.m. The business and general meetings are free and open to the public. Being a TU member is not required to attend.
At 7 p.m., White will give a PowerPoint presentation on night fishing for trout. He will talk about tactics, tackle, flies, when to go based on moon phases and more.
For more information about the meeting, call White at 570-662-2167 or email him at whitesgordonsetters@gmail.com.
LAST TWO AUDITIONS FOR 28 ROLES AND THE CHORUS IN HAMILTON-GIBSON’S SUMMER MUSICAL “MARY POPPINS” ARE THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, APRIL 28 AND 29
The last two audition dates for Hamilton-Gibson’s summer musical “Mary Poppins” are at 6:30 p.m. this Friday, April 28 and at 10:30 a.m. this Saturday, April 29 in the Warehouse Theatre at 3 Central Avenue in Wellsboro.