NEWS

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a roadwork project will take place next week on Interstate 80 in Northumberland County.

On Tuesday, April 11, 2023, through Thursday, April 13, 2023, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will be performing side dozing along Interstate 80 both eastbound and westbound between mile marker 211 and mile marker 214, which is located east of the Route 15 interchange. 

Motorists can expect alternating lane restrictions where work is being completed.  Work will be performed during daylight hours, weather permitting.

Side dozing is the removal of excess material build that builds up under the guide rail.  Removing the material improves drainage and allows water to flow freely away from the roadway.

Motorists should be alert, slow down, watch for lane changes, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution through the work zone.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission has a new deputy executive director of administration.

                Deana Vance, who recently had been serving as the director of the Bureau of Automated Technology Services, stepped into her new role on April 1.

                Vance fills the vacancy created when former deputy executive director Thomas P. Grohol retired on March 31.

Ruffed Grouse Society to Offer Wild Game Pot Luck at Rolfe Beagle Club, Johnsonburg, Pa., on Saturday, 4/22

Johnsonburg, Pa.:  The Upland Bird Hunt (UBH) Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) is offering a Wild Game Pot Luck at the Rolfe Beagle Club on Saturday, 4/22, at 1016 Long Level Road, Johnsonburg, Pa., 15845.  Entry to the Wild Game Pot Luck is FREE with a wild game dish to share with others.  If you do not have wild game to prepare and share, then please bring a vegetable dish, or a meat/cheese sampler.  Come talk dogs, tell lies about our dogs, listen to other upland conservationists, and enjoy your favorite beverage.

“Based on last year’s success with the Birds ‘N’ Brews in Bradford, we wanted to try this wild game idea,” said Tommy Launer.  “We invite you to join us for the evening.  We will have some RGS and AWS (American Woodcock Society) items and memberships for attendees.  We are looking for a laid-back evening of just enjoying our dogs and, hopefully, some of the food our dogs have helped us harvest.  This evening is all about sharing our love for the upland life,” finished Launer.

You must register to attend so we have enough silverware and drinks for all attendees.  Register with Tommy at tslauner@gmail.com, or call 724-814-7123 if you should have any questions. 

Stay tuned to the Upland Bird Hunt Chapter by checking out the Facebook Group, RGS UBH St Marys PA Chapter, or get on the Ruffed Grouse Society email list for North Central PA by contacting wlhab9@gmail.com with your email.  You will then be notified of all upcoming events the RGS has to offer in NC PA.

The Black Forest Falcons Youth Trap Team improved to 3-0 on the season with a 187-175 win over Otto Eldred this week.  Caine Wright shot a perfect 25 to lead the Falcons.  The top eight scorers included:

Caine Wright – 25
Logan Jackson – 24
Wyatt Kibbe – 24
Izayah Freeman – 24
Owen Deutschlander – 23
Garrett Fuhrer – 23
Kaylea Empson – 22
Otto Deutschlander – 22

The Falcons next match is scheduled for Tuesday, April 18th in Bradford.

HARRISBURG – As the House Republican designee for the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority, Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset) announced that the authority will begin the process of disbursing $200 million of federal funding in the Pennsylvania Broadband Infrastructure Program. The program aims to boost broadband deployment to aid unserved and underserved communities in the Commonwealth.

“As broadband is a crucial issue for Pennsylvania, I am pleased to see us begin the process of ensuring this vital service reaches every home and business in the Commonwealth,” said Metzgar. “As Pennsylvanians deal with day-to-day challenges, having adequate broadband service is a must. I look forward to working with my colleagues on how we can best use our resources.”

On April 5, at 9:00 pm Shinglehouse fire Dept. was dispatched to an unknown type of fire behind 2932 Kings Run Rd. Update recalled it was a controlled burn

Open Arms Church will observe Easter on Sunday, April 9, in Bradford and Port Allegany.

The Bradford location, at 1289 East Main St., will host services at 9 am and 11 am. Meanwhile, the Port Allegany location, at 105 Smith Ave., will host a service at 10 am. Open Arms Bradford will also offer a sunrise service at 7 am that will be livestreamed on Facebook.

Lead Pastor Zoe Hatcher said Easter is a time of renewal and hope as it marks the resurrection of Jesus. 

“Despite the followers of Jesus losing hope when He was buried, His triumphant return defeated death and conquered the grave for all,” she said. “With Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we have a choice to follow Him and walk with Him.”

On Easter Sunday, Open Arms will launch “The Path” series, which aims to explore the path that Jesus wants everyone to walk on and how to navigate it.

“If you have chosen to follow Jesus, where are you headed?” Hatcher asks.

For more information about the Easter services, visit openarmseaster.com or call 814-368-8846.

To prepare for the upcoming auditions for Hamilton-Gibson’s summer musical “Mary Poppins,” go to the HG website now at www.hamiltongibson.org where the songs to be sung in the show are posted.

“Choose one of songs listed on the HG website to sing at the audition plus one of the other songs in the show,” said Director Thomas Putnam.

Among the songs are: “A Spoonful of Sugar”, “Feed the Birds”, “Chim Chim Cher-ee”, “Step in Time”, “Practically Perfect”, “Brimstone and Teacle”, “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”, “Let’s Go Fly a Kite”, “Anything Can Happen.”

There are 28 roles in this show, including the main characters – Mary Poppins, the Banks’ children’s new nanny; Bert, the narrator, a good friend to Mary Poppins and a song-and-dance man; the members of the Banks family, including George Banks (father), Winifred Banks (mother), Jane Banks (daughter) and Michael Banks (son); Mrs. Brill, the Banks family housekeeper and cook; and Admiral Boom, the Banks’ family neighbor. There are many smaller roles and a large chorus of strong singers and those who are eager to dance.

Auditions will be at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26 and Friday, April 28 and at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 29 in the Warehouse Theatre at 3 Central Avenue in Wellsboro.

The production is open to all races and creeds. No experience is necessary. The ability to read music is not required. Most of the roles are for adults. High school students can play some of the roles. Jane and Michael Banks are children and must have strong speaking and singing voices. 

Performances are Thursday through Sunday, July 13, 14, 15 and 16 at Straughn Auditorium on the Mansfield University campus.

Email hamgib@gmail.com or call the H-G office at 570-724-2079 for more information.

Clarion SBDC is offering a QuickBooks 2022 course, and you can attend the in-person workshop or via Webinar. Level I: If you’ve recently purchased QuickBooks or plan to in the near future, we can help you learn the basics. Learn to create, use and maintain your books with ease. Keep track of your payables and receivables. The Level I course will meet Wednesday, May 4^th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost is $199*per person.

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