NEWS

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
309 PM EDT Tue May 16 2023
…FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING…

* WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low as the upper 20s are
possible.

* WHERE…Warren, McKean, Potter, Elk, Cameron, Northern
Clinton, Tioga, Northern Lycoming and Sullivan Counties.

* WHEN…From late Wednesday night through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS…Freezing temperatures could kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Take protective measures now as freezing temperatures could
damage or kill tender plants and vegetation. Potted plants should
be brought inside.

The latest forecast information can be found on the
NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege,
or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is providing an update on a bridge replacement project along Route 153 in Horton Township, Elk County. Replacing the bridge will improve the structure’s rating from “poor” to “good.” The bridge spans Toby Creek in Horton Township about 500 feet south of the intersection with Route 219. It carries an average of 2,467 vehicles daily.

On Thursday, May 18, traffic will be moved onto the temporary roadway, as tie-ins are paved. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control. Once the temporary roadway is open to traffic, work to remove the existing bridge will begin.

Overall work on the project includes removal of the existing bridge, construction of its replacement, concrete repairs, approach paving, drainage improvements, pavement markings, and miscellaneous items.

Francis J. Palo, Inc. of Clarion, PA, is the contractor on this $2.5 million project. PennDOT anticipates completion in late October, but all work is weather dependent.

40APenn College Sports Update2022-23/May 8-14 for immediate release

(NOTE: You are receiving this sports information release because one or more athletes from your coverage area compete on a team at Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.)

Penn College softball team has another shot

Late baseball legend Yogi Berra, in his peculiar way, once observed, “It ain’t over ’til it’s over.”

The Pennsylvania College of Technology softball team found that to be true on Monday when it was invited to compete in the Eastern College Athletic Conference Division III Championships less than a week after its season seemingly ended in the United East quarterfinals.

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College continues to bring accessible and affordable education to residents of northwestern and northcentral Pennsylvania. The goal of the institution is to allow residents to remain where they are and to eliminate the financial and/or location-based barriers that exist for many area residents. This is why we are pleased to announce that our institution is guaranteeing admission for anyone who has a high school diploma or equivalent.  
  
Applying to college is normally seen as a daunting task. But the institution is making it much easier to get started on a journey through higher education. To apply at NPRC, all prospective students need to do is create a free account, complete the NPRC application, and submit your transcripts by contacting your high school and/or previous college and request them to be sent to NPRC’s Registrar email at registrar@rrcnpa.org. 

Bradford, Pa., May 16, 2023 –Orthopaedic Care physicians with UPMC in North Central Pa. plan to discuss the benefits of joint replacement with the community on Thursday, June 1, 5 p.m., at the Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington St., Bradford.

This presentation will go over the effects of arthritis on a joint, factors that may influence the pursuit of joint replacement, and expectations of the entire process of care. Following this seminar, a question-and-answer session will be offered to address whatever interests and concerns attendees may have about joint replacement surgery.

To register for this event, go to UPMC.com/NCPAJointSeminar or call 814-274-5320.

To learn more about UPMC Orthopaedic Care in North Central Pa., visit UPMC.com/OrthoNCPA.

Mark your calendar for a day of interactive presentations about connecting local communities with more mobility options, for economic vitality and greater transportation independence for all.  

Friday, MAY 19, between 9am and 4:30pm 

Six and Kane at 63 North Fraley Street in Kane 

All are welcome 

Event is free and open to the public; lunch will be provided 

Seats are limited and registration is required: bit.ly/AT23northcentralPA 

The PA Route 6 Alliance and PA WalkWorks/the Pennsylvania Downtown Center, with key sponsorship from West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund and the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission, are working together to bring a workshop on active transportation planning for rural municipalities to Kane on Friday, May 19, from 9 to 4:30pm. The program will feature locally tailored presentations from a national expert discussing how to move from the recently adopted regional Active Transportation Plan completed by the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission to the municipal level and making sure that momentum is continued for expanding not just greenway and trail access but also the use of active modes for everyday transportation within individual municipalities. The goal is for every community to have safe, accessible, inviting connected opportunities to walk and bike, whether for recreation, sport, transportation, or tourism. 

For more information, detailed schedule, and registration, visit bit.ly/AT23northcentralPA. Please direct any questions about the event to pawalkworks@padowntown.org. 

Get ready for an epic adventure that will take you to the blocky world of Minecraft! Join us for an exciting camp that will challenge your problem-solving skills, ignite your creativity, and test your teamwork abilities like never before. Work together with your fellow campers to overcome obstacles, create solutions, and achieve your goals. However, the excitement doesn’t stop there! You’ll also compete in team challenges that will put your Minecraft skills to the test. Build the tallest tower, navigate a tricky maze, or solve a riddle to unlock the next level.

This camp, taught by Brent Bryant, CTC Networking Instructor, is for students entering grades 5 – 9. It is scheduled for Monday, June 5 through Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 9:00a.m. – 3;00 p.m. in the Seneca Highlands CTC Networking Classroom. The cost is $20/person per person. To register, visit www.pottercountyedcouncil or call (814) 545-1333.

Goodies For Our Troops is #CLOSED TUESDAY, May 16th PA PRIMARY ELECTION DAY! If you’re in Ward 1 #Wellsboro, PA, 16901 & haven’t voted yet, hope to see you come to #VOTE for the Candidates of YOUR CHOICE between 7am & 8pm! PLEASE #VOTE!

BearCare Voluntarily Recalls Rechargeable Walnut Thermometer Due to the Potential for Skin Burns

Hauppauge, NY, May 10, 2023– BearCare, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of its rechargeable Walnut Wearable Smart Thermometer (Walnut Thermometer) due to reports of injuries, including skin burns, by users. The Walnut Thermometer is an over-the-counter rechargeable device intended for continuous chest temperature monitoring of children ages 0-6 years which can be identified by its silicone exterior resembling a cartoon penguin. The product under recall was sold and distributed from December 2022 to April 2023 through Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and www.walnutcares.com.

Components shown above: (1) thermometer unit; (2) base station; (3) adhesive strip; (4) user manual; (5) charging cable.