Warren, Pa: Northern Pennsylvania Regional College has announced students who achieved Dean’s List recognition for the Spring 2023
Students take classes at one of our over 20 different instructional locations and include: Alicia Gingrich of Galeton.
The Dean’s List recognizes the academic achievements of students who remained in good academic standing and earned a 3.0 GPA or greater during the Spring 2023 term. This outstanding scholarship contributes to the high reputation for excellence at NPRC. A complete list of Dean’s List students for the Spring 2023 term can be found at https://regionalcollegepa.org/nprc-announces-deans-list-for-spring-2023/.
About NPRC: Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) is authorized by the PA Department of Education to award associate degrees and certificates in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. NPRC is an open-admission, two-year institution of higher education. The College’s mission is to provide affordable and accessible post-secondary education to the residents of northern Pennsylvania. NPRC brings affordable education to a nine-county region (Cameron, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Forest, McKean, Potter, Venango, and Warren). With flexible scheduling options at numerous instructional locations, attending Northern Pennsylvania Regional is an excellent option for individuals interested in furthering their education close to home. With a growing team of high-quality industry-leading instructors directing our classrooms, students are empowered by a welcoming community to change their lives and brighten their futures. NPRC is actively pursuing accreditation. https://regionalcollegepa.org.
The National Weather Service reports that May 2023 was the driest May on record. A few of the interesting readings. Harrisburg 0.19″ and Williamsport 0.44″ of rainfall. With the exception of the first five days of the month we have had a sunny and warm month. The mornings have mostly been cool with killing frosts on the 9th and 18th. All of this helps to keep the grass from growing too fast however, keep on mowing. The average high temperature for May is 65 degrees and the average low is 42 degrees. We have had many 80 degree readings this month. The average rainfall for May is 3.66″. Our rainfall total is 1.57″. Last year we received 2.45″. It has been a very dry year thus far. We had 5 foggy mornings and two days with ice pellets. Lawns are looking dry, however the flowering plants and trees are looking very nice. Henry W. Lush National Weather Server Observer
We will be having a formal meeting on July 9th, 2023 at 6:00pm at the Sunderlinville Community Building. This is a makeup meeting for the April 17th meeting. If you are available to attend, please do. This meeting will be to vote on changes to the bylaws for the cemetery, so we would appreciate your attendance.
If you need to pay dues, you can pay at the meeting or send checks to Treasurer Katherine Dunham, 2810 Phoenix Rd, Sabinsville, PA 16943. Make checks payable to the Parker Hill Cemetery Association. Please pay dues before the meeting in order to vote on upcoming changes to the bylaws. The total amount due for dues, if you have not already paid, is $20.00. We look forward to seeing everyone there.
A special thank you to everyone who participated in the May 13th cleanup. The cemetery looks great! As an organization, we are very grateful to everyone who came out to help make our loved ones’ final resting place beautiful.
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Open Arms Church has launched a website to provide a one-stop place for people to find out how to help the victims of a recent fire that destroyed five homes and damaged two more on Pleasant and Pearl streets in Bradford.
The website, titled “Bradford Strong,” aims to support the affected families and the community as a whole, said church Operations Director Alex Davis.
The fire, which broke out on Monday night, May 29, left several families homeless, and dogs lost their lives in the blaze. While the cause of the fire is still under investigation, the community’s response has been remarkable, highlighting the city’s resilience and strength, Davis said.
The Bradford Strong website provides information on how to donate funds, clothing, food, and other essential items to the affected families.
“We wanted to create a central hub where people could find out how they can help the victims of the fire,” Davis said. “We believe that together, we can make a difference and help rebuild the lives of those affected by this tragedy.”
At 4:36 PM on Wednesday, Millerton & Big Elm Fire Depts have been dispatched to a fully involved house fire at 2720 Bailey Creek Road. Mansfield & Pine City dispatched second alarm.
Summer Reading is here, with the theme of “All Together Now”! Coudersport Public Library’s summer activities will again feature a series of free programs for elementary through tweens, along with a reading component which awards participants prizes for books read.
Weekly programs begin Tuesday, June 6 and continue on Tuesdays (with one exception) through July 11. Sessions run from 11:00 a.m. to noon, and will be held at the Mitchell Park pavilion, weather permitting, or inside the Library in the event of rain.
The June 6 session will feature Joshua Roth from the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, whose theme will be “All Together Now – At the Lumber Camps!” Joshua will discuss the history of the lumber camps that once dotted the county and will talk about the lives of the lumberjacks. There’ll be a story, a look at some of the lumberjacks’ tools, and some fun activities to go along with the theme.
On June 13, we’ll all be together for Rockin’ Rock Painting, with local rock painter extraordinaire, Lisa Bretz! A Lego Day will be held June 20 – let your imagination run wild! Bryan Budjanic from the Bureau of State Parks will speak Amazing Owls on June 27; and Pa Fins, Fur and Feathers will be the topic of the final session, on July 11 with Emily Shosh from the Potter County Conservation District. Jeffini the Great will once again bring his fun and hilarious magic show to the Library on Thursday, July 6 (instead of Tuesday); the show is open to all ages but advance registration is required and space may be limited.
The reading component of the Library’s Summer Reading activities is open to children ages preschool through teen. Beginning Monday, June 5, participants will be awarded prizes for books read (They can start counting as soon as they sign up!), as well as for program attendance. Prize awards will continue throughout the summer, until August 19.
Advance registration is required for both the reading and program components; call the Library at 814-27-9382; email coudersportlibrary@gmail.com; or stop in to sign up.
A weekly Block Play Party will be held for preschool children beginning the week of July 17; watch for a further announcement closer to that week.
In-Person Public Hearings Will Be Held on June 6, 7 & 8 in Tioga, Bradford and Wyoming Counties; Pre-Registration is Encouraged
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today reminded consumers about a series of early-June hearings to gather public input in a case involving complaints about telephone and/or internet services provided by Commonwealth Telephone Company, LLC, doing business as Frontier Communications Commonwealth Telephone Company (Frontier).
Public Input Hearings
The in-person public input hearings for the Frontier complaint case will be held at the following locations:
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Wellsboro Fireman’s Annex, 21 East Avenue, Wellsboro, PA 16901 The Wellsboro hearing begins at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Towanda Fire Department, 101 Elm Street, Towanda, PA 18848 The first Towanda hearing will begin at 2 p.m. The second Towanda hearing will begin at 6 p.m.
Thursday, June 8, 2023 Triton Hose Company, 116 W Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, PA 18657 The Tunkhannock hearing will begin at 2 p.m.Administrative Law Judges Steven K. Haas and John M. Coogan will preside over the hearings.
Signing Up for the Public Input HearingsIf you wish to testify…
OLEAN, N.Y., May 30, 2023 — The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation (CRCF) board of directors has named Kirk Windus its next executive director of CRCF.
Windus is currently the Foundation’s communications and fund development manager – a role held since 2016.
Windus will bring his years of institutional knowledge and well-established relationships with donors and community partners to the executive director position, currently held by Karen Niemic Buchheit, who will be retiring Sept. 1 after 13 years of service.
Again this year, overwhelmed by the support and generosity of the community. This year $7,000.00 was raised through individuals, families, civic organizations, non-profits and businesses to provide FREE swim lessons to the residents of Potter County.
Over the past 3 years over 400 free lessons have been taught. These lessons save lives. Every year in the US nearly 4,000 individuals die from unintentional drowning, with a third being school age children. This number does not account for many other near drownings which cause lifelong disabilities. Learning how to swim is a life skill and we are fortunate to have the Coudersport Pool as a teaching venue.
If you have not completed a form for lessons you can pick one up at the Coudersport Borough office or Pool.
The Friends would also like to the thank the Coudersport borough residents, staff and life guards for supporting these lessons.
Your tax-deductible contribution, if desired, can be mailed to:
Borough of Coudersport 201 S West St, Coudersport, Pa 16915 Make checks payable to Coudersport Borough Swim lessons.
Thanks again, for your continued support to fulfill the Friends of the Coudersport Pool’s mission; To provide everyone in Potter County the opportunity to learn to swim without a financial burden.
The Potter County Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of a Dirt and Gravel/Low Volume Road Technician.
The position will be full-time (37.5 hours/week) with a probationary period of six months. The purpose of this position is to provide for the successful implementation and administration of the DGLVR Program by protecting soil and water resources. The position requires that the person possesses or is willing to acquire knowledge of the entire system. The position also requires knowledge of and the ability to use various software packages. In-house technical knowledge is necessary to evaluate sites for potential pollution and perform all elements of contract management for the program.
The qualified applicant should have an Associate’s Degree/Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field or equivalent experience and a valid driver’s license. The position involves extensive contact, both by phone and in person, with a variety of District customers and partners. The person in this position must have excellent communication skills, a pleasant disposition, be courteous, kind, and detail oriented. Tasks will be assigned and supervised by the District Manager per program needs. The salary will be commensurate with experience. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, age, sex, ancestry or national origin.
Please visit www.pottercd.com for an employment application and full job description, or contact our
* ANYONE in Salamanca with camera systems, please review footage from 9:30 am until now. This male has still not been located. Patrols are actively looking, the sooner we get Monte out of the high heat the better
Monte T Vanburen, 85 yrs old, left residence at 101 Washington St. approx. 9:30am wearing gray sneakers, jeans, dark gray or green t-shirt and a dark colored field and stream hat
Monte has known heart issues and possibly dementia, if you see encounter Monte please call Salamanca PD at 716-945-2330 / 2331
Pictured (left to right) Thea Petruzzi, Olivia Schott, Shane Lawton and Madelynn Triplett.
The Port Allegany High School Class of 2023 graduation speakers have been announced as follows: Thea Petruzzi, Valedictorian, Olivia Schott, Salutatorian, Shane Lawton and Madelynn Triplett. Topic for the 2023 speeches is TIME. Madelynn Triplett will speak on Tenacious; Shane Lawton will speak on Individuality; Olivia Schott is speaking on Memories and Thea Petruzzi will speak on Empathy. Petruzzi is also the Class of 2023 President and will give the Welcome Address.
Commencement exercises will be held Friday night at 7 pm. at PAHS. High School Principal Marc Budd will announce the graduates and PASD Superintendent Gary Buchsen will award the diplomas. The Commencement Band under the direction of Brad Stewart, will provide music. Senior Class Advisors are Penny Peine and Seth Lowery.
A.S.K. Foods, Inc. of Palmyra, PA is voluntarily recalling select 30 oz. containers of Wegmans Penne Rigate Mozzarella Salad because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The recalled Wegmans Penne Rigate Mozzarella Salad was only sold at Wegmans stores in New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.
The recalled Wegmans Penne Rigate Mozzarella Salad was packaged in a plastic container where the top lid label indicates Penne Rigate Mozzarella Salad, Net Wt 30 OZ (1 LB 14 OZ) 850 g., and the container side label indicates Macaroni Salad, Net Wt 40 OZ (2 LB 8 OZ) 1.13 kg. The recalled product has a code on the lid that states “3515-2” and “USE BY 06/1/23.”
Get ready to power up and level up your video game-design skills at our action-packed video game camp! Join us and discover the exciting world of gaming, from its fascinating history to the booming video game industry of today. During this immersive camp experience, students will have the chance to dive deep into the world of gaming and explore what it takes to create a real-life video game. Through interactive workshops, hands-on activities, and expert-led sessions, you’ll learn the essential skills needed to design, develop, and launch your own video game.
This camp, taught by Brent Bryant, CTC Networking Instructor, is for students entering grades 5 – 9. It is scheduled for Monday, June 26 through Thursday, June 29, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Seneca Highlands CTC Networking Classroom. The cost is $20 per person. To register, visit www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call (814) 545-1333.
The week of 5/21/23, thirteen students in Mr. Bryant’s Networking and Security shop at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center earned industry-recognized certifications.
The students (grade level, school district, certification) were: Garry Strait (10th, OESD, PC Pro), Danica Larson (10th, KASD, PC Pro), Owen Peterson (12th, KASD, PC Pro), Lane Crawford (10th, PASD, Network Pro), Charles Clancy (12th, AASD, PC Pro), Dylan Clancy (10th, AASD, PC Pro), Levi Burrous (11th, CASD, PC Pro), Gabriella Salamone (12th, CASD, PC Pro), James Burks (10th, OVSD, PC Pro), William Myers (11th, SASD), James Peffer (12th SASD, PC Pro), Nicole Hockey (10th, CCSD, PC Pro), and Zachery Abbott (10th, NPSD, PC Pro).
The certificates each come with a $1000 employment guarantee, ensuring the examined skills are workforce-ready. For more information on the Networking and Security program, feel free to contact Mr. Bryant at bbryant@iu9ctc.org or (814) 642-2573. For more information on the benefits of industry certifications, go towww.testout.com.
Abdalla Sholi, M.D. Medical Oncologist, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
June 4th is National Cancer Survivors Day, a celebration of life dedicated to the millions of cancer survivors, their support persons, and care teams to raise awareness of the challenges and accomplishments those who are affected by cancer take on.
Care After Cancer Treatment
Cancer care doesn’t just stop once you’ve completed all your treatment sessions. There can be late or long-term effects that occur due to the treatment received to fight your cancer. Your doctor will create a personalized plan during a Cancer Survivorship Program appointment with you to help you cope with these effects in addition to making referrals for whatever mental, social, or spiritual concerns you may have. Some of these services include but are not limited to:
Nutrition coaching
Social services
Physical therapy or exercise programs
Financial counseling
Home care
Support groups and psychotherapists
Psychological and interpersonal care resources like these will help you transition from cancer diagnosis to cancer survivorship.
Making Healthy Choices
After going through cancer treatments, it’s important to keep up with the care of your health. Your body has already gone through so much; making certain lifestyle choices will either help or hurt the chances of your cancer returning.
There is no hard evidence that there are any health benefits to drinking alcohol. In fact, drinking alcohol increases the risk of cancer returning and the susceptibility of other diseases. To destress, light physical activity like taking a walk is a great alternative to give your body a serotonin boost.
Another misconception is that smoking is a way to relax your body. However, nicotine actually creates the same stress hormones that your body produces when it experiences fear. Smoking also leads to cancer in addition to other health issues like heart problems and possible stroke.
Your diet plays an important role after fighting cancer and making small and gradual changes can help benefit you in the long run. Make it fun by trying new healthy foods and keeping the ones you like in your meal prep. Whole grains, fiber, lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables are also all great options to start incorporating into your favorite recipes.
You are not alone in your fight against cancer. At UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, our oncologists help guide you from prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and everything in between. From our cancer centers in Williamsport, Coudersport, and Wellsboro, Pa., we offer you and your family the resources you need to fight cancer and get back to the life you love.
Abdalla Sholi, M.D. is the medical director of Medical Oncology at UPMC Hillman Cancer Centers in Coudersport, Wellsboro, and Williamsport. UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is one of the largest integrated cancer networks in the U.S. To learn more, visit UPMC.com/CancerNCPA.
Rick Bosworth of the Port Allegany Moose Lodge FC is pictured with Makayla Alcorn, a Headley’s Headliners volunteer after presenting a check for $1,000 to the group. The donation, proceeds from a spaghetti dinner held recently at the Moose, benefit the Pastor Randy Headley Memorial Award for Community Service. Students at Port Allegany High School are given the opportunity to apply for the awards by volunteering in the community, schools and churches. Pastor Randy served the Port Allegany United Methodist Church and several others in the area. He loved serving his church and community and loved spending time with and supporting the youth of the community. The award is given to help keep his memory alive and to encourage more youth involvement in service to their school, community and churches.
Whether in their backyards or high on a mountain, it’s almost certain Pennsylvanians will encounter young wildlife this time of year.
While some young animals might appear to be abandoned, usually they are not. It’s likely their mothers are watching over them from somewhere nearby.
So when encountering young wildlife, be it deer, birds, raccoons or other animals, the best thing you can do is leave it alone.
“Well-intentioned people might step in to help a young animal that appears to be alone, not realizing its mother is nearby and it’s not in need of help,” said Matthew Schnupp, the Game Commission’s wildlife management director. “That’s one reason why leaving young wildlife undisturbed in the wild typically is the best solution when encountering young wild animals.”
Adult animals often leave their young while they forage for food, but they don’t go far and they do return. Wildlife also often relies on a natural defensive tactic called the “hider strategy,” where young animals will remain motionless and “hide” in surrounding cover while adults draw the attention of potential predators or other intruders away from their young.
Deer employ this strategy, and deer fawns sometimes are assumed to be abandoned when, in fact, their mothers are nearby.
The Game Commission urges Pennsylvanians to resist the urge to interfere with young wildlife or remove any wild animal from its natural setting.
Such contact can be harmful to both people and wildlife. Wild animals can lose their natural fear of humans, making it difficult, even impossible, for them to ever again live normally in the wild. And anytime wildlife is handled, there’s always a risk people could contract diseases or parasites such as fleas, ticks and lice.
Wildlife that becomes habituated to humans also can pose a public-safety risk. Some years ago, a yearling, six-point buck attacked and severely injured two people. The investigation into the incident revealed that a neighboring family had illegally taken the deer into their home and fed it as a fawn, and they continued to feed the deer right up until the time of the attack.
It is illegal to take or possess wildlife from the wild. Under state law, the penalty for such a violation is a fine of up to $1,500 per animal.
Under no circumstances will anyone who illegally takes wildlife into captivity be allowed to keep that animal, and under a working agreement with state health officials, any “high risk” rabies vector species confiscated after human contact must be euthanized and tested; none can be returned to the wild because the risk of spreading disease is too high.
Animals infected with rabies might not show obvious symptoms, but still might be able to transmit the disease. Though any mammal might carry rabies, the rabies vector species identified in the agreement are: skunks, raccoons, foxes, bats, coyotes and groundhogs.
People can get rabies from the saliva of a rabid animal if they are bitten or scratched, or if the saliva gets into the person’s eyes, mouth or a fresh wound.
Only wildlife rehabilitators, who are licensed by the Game Commission, are permitted to care for injured or orphaned wildlife for the purposes of eventual release back into the wild. For those who find wildlife that truly is in need of assistance, a listing of licensed wildlife rehabilitators can be found on the Pennsylvania Association of Wildlife Rehabilitators website, www.pawr.com.
If you are unable to identify a wildlife rehabilitator in your area, contact the Game Commission by phone at 1-833-PGC-WILD or 1-833-PGC-HUNT.
