NEWS

            BRADFORD, PA / OLEAN, NY – During the month of October, Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, are offering a variety of classes and support groups designed to provide health education, encouragement and community connection.

            If you are scheduled for total joint replacement surgery, join our Total Joint Care Class. This class provides an overview of your procedure, the recovery process and the rehabilitation you will need. It is led by an experienced member of our outpatient rehabilitation team. This month, the class will be held on Thursday, October 16, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the OGH Education Center on the first floor. To register, call (716) 375-7481.

Sayre, PA – The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers (CFTT) is proud to announce the establishment of the Daniel F. Glassmire VI Love and Literary Laurel Scholarship. This scholarship is a tribute to the memory and enduring spirit of a Coudersport native whose life was defined by creativity, compassion, and connection.

David Smith, 69, of Warren, PA., died peacefully Thursday morning, October 2, 2025, at Warren General Hospital, Warren, PA., after an extended illness.  David was born March 6, 1956, in Corry, PA.  He was the son of Gerald R. and Maxine J. Mathews Smith. David was a solitary man with few close friends.  He worked at Betts Industries as a welder for 40 years and was very fond of Dick Betts.  Dave never had children of his own.  He had a special bond with Michelle’s son, Tom (TC).  He would take him fishing and hunting squirrels, where Tom shot his first gun. 

The Deane Center for the Performing Arts is hosting a fall concert featuring Country Jamboree this Friday, Oct. 17 and another with Always ABBA Next Friday, Oct. 24, both at 7:30 p.m. in the Coolidge Theatre at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. 

Theater doors will open at 7 p.m. for each of these concerts. If available, tickets will be sold in the Deane Center lobby beginning at 7 p.m. the evening of each concert.

Members of the Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild in Wellsboro are presenting a free Golden Afternoons program about the local quilt guild and displaying quilts and quilted items made by members at 1 p.m. this Tuesday, Oct. 14.

The Deane Center’s Golden Afternoons program is free and open to adults, 55 and older. It will be in the lobby at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. Refreshments will be provided. 

2 Day Estate Sale! October 17 & 18 2025

Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 4pm

215 Pit Hole Rd. Cyclone, PA (Off Route 646 between Smethport and Bradford)

Cub Cadet mower, hand tools, power tools, holiday decor, home goods, lawn items, lawn furniture, cement mixer, lamps, prints, office supplies, bedding, bed, Pyrex, vintage hats, shelves, wood working tools, scrap booking, Cricut, extension ladder, wagons, hunting clothes, Barbie’s, Hess trucks, totes, kitchenware, cooking items, books, collectibles, BBQ grills, bags, glass blocks, and much more. 

Very clean home and a good variety!

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) announced on October 7th that the Jockey Hollow Access, which provides fishing and boating access to the Youghiogheny River Lake in Henry Clay Township, Fayette County, will be temporarily closed from October 8-24, 2025.

During this time, improvements will be made to the parking area. 

The PFBC thanks the public for their patience and understanding as these improvements are completed.​

Susan Branton, M.D.
UPMC Magee-Womens Breast Health Center

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women, but it is also one of the most treatable when caught early. Early detection not only improves survival rates but can also mean less aggressive treatment and a better quality of life. As we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is an important reminder that routine screenings and paying attention to your body can make a life-saving difference.

Why Screenings Matter

Phyllis M. (Colins) Davis, age 91, of Morris, PA, died on Thursday, October 2, 2025.  She was born on February 10, 1934 in Morris, PA a daughter of the late James and Mildred (Priset) Collins and was the wife of the late John W. Davis. 

Phyllis was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Wellsboro, PA and had worked for Wundies, Liberty, PA for many years.  She enjoyed playing euchre, gardening, swimming, going on cruises and especially spending time with family and friends. 

The Potter County Housing Authority is requesting bids from competent, qualified Contractors to plow and salt the following Housing owned projects in Potter County:

 Redwood Village- 9 Penn Avenue, Galeton; Mountain View Apartments- 236 W. Main Street, Galeton; Ulysses Family Townhouses- 620-627 Academy and Center Streets, Ulysses and Honeoye Haven- 215 N. Union Street, Shinglehouse.

As an optional bid, please offer a per hour rate to 1. Remove snow from sidewalks, 2. Salt only wet/icy sidewalks, and/or 3. Remove snow and then salt sidewalks at Redwood Village, Honeoye Haven, Ulysses Family, and Mountain View projects. Sidewalk snow removal and/or salting will be completed during the time of each regular parking lot snow plowing. The Agency will provide the salt for the parking lots and sidewalks as needed. Contractors will contact PCHA Maintenance Staff for approval to perform needed services each time plowing or salting is required.

Bid packages are available from the Potter County Housing Authority, 109 Market Street, Coudersport, PA 16915 or by calling Richard Duzick, Executive Director at (814) 274-7031 ext. 110 or Cathy Buchsenschutz, Accounting Assistant at (814) 274-7031 ext. 220. Bids will only be accepted in a sealed envelope marked “Snow Plow Bids” and containing the required forms that are enclosed in the bid package.

Bids will be accepted until October 16, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. prevailing time at the PCHA office. The bid will cover the periods of November 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. The Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in the specifications or bidding process or to cancel in whole or in part this Bid Notice if it is in the best interest of the PCHA to do so. Minorities, Women, and Section 3 owned Businesses are encouraged to respond.

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a safety improvement project is set to resume on Interstate 180 and Route 147 in Delaware and Turbot townships, Northumberland County.

Starting on Monday, October 13, 2025, the contractor, Kriger Construction, Inc., will begin construction of new cable guiderail in the median on Route 147 near Montandon in West Chillisquaque Township and will continue along Interstate 180 to the Lycoming County Line. Work will be performed in the median and lane restrictions could occur in either direction. Motorists can expect the left (passing) lane to be restricted where work is being performed. Work will be performed Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with occasional weekend work, weather permitting.

Kriger Construction, Inc. is the prime contractor for this $2.4 million safety improvement project. Work includes installing 16 miles of high-tension median cable barrier in several locations along Interstate 180 and Route 147 in Northumberland County. Work on this project is anticipated to be completed in November 2025.

BRADFORD, Pa. — Nearly 1,000 students and teachers from across the region filled the Bromeley Family Theater on Monday for “Steve Trash Science Live,” part of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s 2025–26 Kaleidoscope Matinee Series.

The near-sold-out performances featured nationally known eco-entertainer Steve Trash, host of the hit PBS series “Steve Trash Science,” who blended comedy, magic, music, and environmental lessons to bring science concepts to life. Through humor and hands-on demonstrations, he showed how the scientific method asks questions, makes predictions, and explores how the world works.

Olean, NY — Olean General Hospital (OGH), a Kaleida Health facility, is pleased to welcome Samer Al-Humadi, MD, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in comprehensive upper extremity care ¾ arm, shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand ¾ to its medical staff.

A native of Olean, Dr. Al-Humadi is returning to his hometown to care for the community that shaped him. Dr. Samer Al-Humadi follows in the footsteps of his father and brother, who have both been physicians practicing in the Olean community and at OGH.

Roulette Township residents are still under a water restriction. The supervisors are working with DEP and engineers to try and get alternate usage of a water supply. However, this will take some time so please be patient and do your part in conserving your usage. The supervisors thank you for helping your community in this drought situation.

There is a burn ban in Roulette Township! Please no outside burning!

Galeton weather for September 2025 may best be described as dry and warm. Morning readings were mainly in the 40’s and 50’s with a few 60’s mixed in. On the 8th, it did drop to 36. Afternoon temperatures ranged from the high 60s to mid and high 70’s. A few afternoons it touched over 80.

It was a very dry mid-September. From the 8th to the 21st, no measurable rain fell.  I have never seen Pine Creek as low as it was in September, and that goes back many years. Fortunately, we did receive four days of rain starting on the 22nd.  That helped the dry situation somewhat; however, we need a lot more rain.  It looks like a dry October ahead.

Last September we received 2.38″ of rain. This year we received 3.84″ We had 19 heavy foggy mornings and one thunderstorm.

The lawns were mostly a nice brown color.  The green lawns were done with for the summer; however, that did not stop the mowing. I suspect the mowing will continue until the snow flies.

October is starting off very dry with no rain predicted for the first 10 days.  Have a good Fall.  The foliage is somewhat less colorful. 

Henry W. Lush, National Weather Service Observer

Commission highlights ongoing rulemaking and collaboration with national partners to address next-generation threats

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today joined with federal, state, and industry partners in recognizing October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, underscoring the urgent need for strong defenses across all sectors of critical infrastructure and highlighting the Commission’s proactive work to safeguard the systems that power Pennsylvania’s homes and businesses.

Environmental Education Programs

October 20^th & 25^th

Program Title: All About Owls

Date: Monday, October 20^th

Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM

Location: Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library

Description: How many owls are in PA? Where can you find these nocturnal birds of prey? Join the park educator at the library for a hootastic program all about owls! Participants will learn about PA owls & what they love to eat. There will be a short talk & a special story time. Attendees will also get to dissect their own owl pellet to discover the mysteries behind an owl’s favorite food. Open to all ages & young children should be accompanied by an adult for this activity. 

Registration is recommended: https://forms.gle/s5P1YuPUzhRncUbF8

Note: This program is NOT taking place at Sizerville State Park.  The program will be held at the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library, 27 West 4th Street, Emporium, PA. 

BRADFORD, PA — The Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) School of Radiography is proud to announce a significant increase in student enrollment for the Fall 2025 semester. The hospital-based program in partnership with University of Pittsburgh at Bradford (Pitt-Bradford) has continued to see growth with enrollment as the institution commits to advancing healthcare education and meeting the increased demand for qualified radiologic technologists.

The Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center (SHCTC) Networking program recently hosted a Free Computer Clinic to help local residents prepare for Microsoft’s upcoming end of support for Windows 10, scheduled for October 14, 2025.

OLEAN, N.Y., October 10 – Married for nearly 70 years, William and Helen Sorokes devoted their lives to family and community.

William “Bill” Sorokes was born in the Pittsburgh area in 1927 and moved to Cleveland (OH)) as a young man. Like many young men in the 1940s, he joined the U.S. Navy and served in various locations in the Pacific Ocean. On one of his leaves, he was invited by some fellow sailors to join them on a visit to their hometown – Olean, New York.

The Galeton Rotary Club has contracted the Apache Tree Trimming Services from Middleburg, Pa. to trim the overgrown trees and shrubs surrounding Berger Lake on Germania Street, and the Main Street area then trim the trees in the John J. Collins park and the library. The last time this major trimming took place was six years ago.It will allow the beautiful lake and park to be better viewed from the surrounding areas.The William and L.R. Gale Community Foundation is funding this $20,000. project.

REMINDER: Route 14 detour to take effect next week in Trout Run, Lycoming County.

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised a bridge replacement project continues on Route 14 in Trout Run, Lycoming County.

Between Monday, October 13, 2025 and Friday, October 27, 2025, Route 14 will be closed between the Route 15 north exit ramp (Exit 148) and Trout Run Mountain Road (Route 1002) in Lewis Township, while the contractor, Rylind Construction Company, Inc., begins construction of the bridge approaches and the removal of the temporary connector and traffic signals.

The following detours will be in place through October 27.