IT’S AN ESTATE REAL ESTATE AUCTION: SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING HOME IN GOOD CONDITION, 2 BEDROOMS, MASTER AND A SMALLER BEDROOM. HAS A 38′ x 36 ‘ GARAGE WITH CEMENT FLOOR AND ELECTRICITY. THE HOME HAS A BATH AND A HALF AND 6 ADDITIONAL ROOMS, WALK-IN ATTIC, PAVED DRIVEWAY. NO BASEMENT
THE PROPERTY WILL SELL AT AUCTION AT 12 O’ CLOCK NOON. IT WILL BE AN ABSOLUTE AUCTION AFTER $50,000.
Pennsylvania takes leading role in regional energy discussions as states confront rising energy costs, growing electricity demand, and a changing power grid
HARRISBURG – At a pivotal time for the future of Pennsylvania’s energy grid, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Steve DeFrank has been elected president of the Organization of PJM States, Inc. (OPSI), giving Pennsylvania a prominent leadership role in regional discussions about rising electricity costs, growing energy needs, and decisions shaping the future of the regional power system.
DeFrank’s election comes as Pennsylvania and neighboring states face critical decisions about how to meet growing electricity demand, accommodate new energy development, maintain dependable electric service, and protect families and businesses from unnecessary energy costs.
“Pennsylvania has always been a leader in energy, and as our electric grid undergoes a historic transformation, we need a strong voice in the decisions shaping its future, and that of the PJM region,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “For too long, Pennsylvanians have faced rising electric bills without seeing the improvements in reliability they deserve. We hav…
The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the the courthouse lawn, every Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, October 23rd. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
NOTICES:
*. THE FINAL MARKET FOR 2026 WILL BE OCTOBER 30TH.
* Market times have been established after many trial times over the years. If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly. They are willing to try to accommodate your request.
* If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-598-0649netrabaker2@gmail.com]
VALLEY HONEY will be at the market on Friday. We will have various sizes of liquid honey, honeycomb, chunk honey, whipped honey, honey gift bags, honey sticks and beeswax for sale. We accept cash payments. Hope to see everyone there.
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products. We accept cash or card payments. Only two more Fridays until the season is over. Stop by and stock up.
(Pictured: Coudersport Rotary President Greg Brink, Nicole Hafer)
At the September 28, 2026, meeting of the Coudersport Rotary Club, Rotarian Deb Rinehart introduced guest speaker Nicole “Nicki” Hafer, co-owner of Hafer’s Auto Repair and this year’s coordinator for Coudersport’s Wreaths Across America project.
(Pictured: Rotarian Jim Eberly, Rotarian Paul Herzig, Rotarian Lynn Fair, Rotarian Meg Benjamin, Coudersport Rotary President Greg Brink)
At its October 19, 2026, meeting at A&W West End Grill, the Coudersport Rotary Club welcomed Jim Eberly, Past District Governor for 2012–13 and Foundation Committee Chair for the State College/Downtown Rotary Club. Rotarian Paul Herzig introduced Eberly and encouraged club members to attend the State College club’s Thursday meetings.
Eberly presented a Certificate of Membership to new Rotarian Meg Benjamin and recognized Lynn Fair with a Paul Harris Fellow Plus One award, honoring her additional contributions to The Rotary Foundation. He also recognized Jim Plotts for an impressive 56 years of Rotary service.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (October 21) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is pleased to announce that it has certified a new state record Channel Catfish!
On the evening of Saturday, October 3, 2026, angler David Taylor, Jr., 44, of Munhall, Allegheny County, departed from the Southside Public Boat Launch in Pittsburgh on his 18-foot fishing boat. Taylor and his friend, Alex Atkinson, of Rillton (Sewickley Township), Westmoreland County, were fishing in in the Tri-State Hawg Hunters fishing tournament on the Allegheny River and had just set their lines below the Highland Park Lock and Dam near Sixmile Island.
“It was just after 8 p.m., and we had just started fishing that evening when Alex told me it looked like there was something tugging on my line, and I’d better grab it,” said Taylor. “I started reeling and I could tell right away it was a pretty big fish. I was able to keep steady pressure on the line and keep reeling until the fish surfaced. My initial thought, based on the color of the fish in the water, was that it looked like a Blue Catfish. I thought that was going to be a pretty special catch since we really haven’t seen those big blues up here in Pennsylvania yet.”
Taylor’s heavy-duty baitcasting rod had been set up with 40-pound test monofilament line with a Carolina rig and 10.0 circle hook baited with a chunk of cut Mooneye. Upon retrieving the catfish with a landing net and removing the hook, which had been set neatly in the corner of the fish’s mouth, the fish was placed into a large livewell on the boat. While Taylor and Atkinson continued fishing throughout the night, it wasn’t until Sunday morning during the tournament weigh-in at the Southside Public Boat Launch that another angler suggested to Taylor that his huge catch might actually be a very large Channel Catfish.
“You can tell a Channel Catfish from a Blue Catfish by counting the rays on its anal fin, because Channel Catfish always have less than 30 rays while Blues have at least 30,” added Taylor. “We counted 26 rays, and at that point, we looked up the state record for a channel cat. We were pretty excited because we thought it was definitely heavier. Now, my biggest concern was keeping the fish alive while we could figure out what we needed to do.”
Later that morning, Taylor was able to locate a certified scale at Reddi Bait and Tackle in Bridgewater, Beaver County, where the fish was initially weighed in at 36-pounds, 2 ounces. But because the scale was not capable of producing a printout of the official weight, which is required under Pennsylvania’s State Record Fish Program Rules, Taylor made contact with Waterways Conservation Officer Abigail Luteri of the PFBC’s Southwest Region Bureau of Law Enforcement, and arranged to meet the officer at another location, Goodman’s Bait and Tackle in Ford City, Armstrong County, where a certified scale was also available.
“I told Officer Luteri on the phone that the fish seemed to be doing just fine in the livewell, but we had a pretty good drive ahead of us to get to the bait shop, and we were going to keep checking on the fish,” said Taylor. “I told her that my biggest concern was the health of the fish, and if I felt I had to, I would pull over and release the fish, even if it cost me a chance at the state record. Fortunately, this was tough fish, and we made it to the scale without any issues.”
At 11:45 a.m. on October 4, with WCO Luteri present at Goodman’s, the Channel Catfish again tipped the scales at 36 pounds, 2 ounces, officially exceeding the previous state record, which had been caught in the Lehigh Canal, Northampton County, in 1991, by 9 ounces. While only weight is considered for state record certification in Pennsylvania, Taylor’s fish also measured 42 inches long with a girth of 26 inches. Again, because the scale at Goodman’s was also not capable of producing a printout of the weight, WCO Luteri submitted a written statement certifying that she had examined the scale and witnessed the weigh-in and attached the statement to Taylor’s official State Record Fish application.
Following the weigh-in and in-person fish inspection by WCO Luteri, Taylor requested that Luteri accompany him to a nearby access point on the Allegheny River, where the large Channel Catfish, still in good health, was successfully released and able to swim away.
In addition to meeting the certified weigh-in requirement, Taylor completed a Pennsylvania State Record Fish application which included color photographs and detailed information about the catch, which was reviewed by the PFBC Division of Fisheries Management and confirmed.
“Everything worked out in the end, and it feels incredible,” added Taylor. “I want to thank my friend, Alex, the bait shops, and Officer Luteri for their help. Honestly, I’ve always dreamed of catching a state record, but I thought it would be a Flathead Catfish because we catch so many big ones out here in Pittsburgh. So, to catch a Channel Catfish that size? That just doesn’t happen. It just goes to show, you never know what’s on the other side of that hook. It could be just another fish, or it could be life changing. My advice to other anglers is to pay attention to your tackle and have confidence in your gear. Always make sure your line is strong and hooks are sharp for a moment like this.”
Anglers who are pursuing a state record, or think they have caught a state record fish, should follow these guidelines:
Obtain a copy of the Pennsylvania State Record Fish Application, which is available on the State Record Fish page of the PFBC website (Fishandboat.com).
Comply with all rules, including having the fish weighed on a scale that is certified by the state or county. Stores that sell products by weight are required to have a certified scale. Locations such as feed mills or agriculture stores often have scales capable of weighing large fish.
Fish may only be released after PFBC staff have examined the fish and approved the application.
The completed form, including color photographs, must be notarized and sent to the PFBC.
The PFBC will review the application upon receipt.
The PFBC reserves the right to further investigate the methods used in catching a fish and the accuracy of weight and measurements.
The PFBC reserves the right to reject any application.
Anglers catching a new state record fish will receive a certificate from the PFBC and be listed on the PFBC website.
Photos and video of the new Pennsylvania State Record Channel Catfish can be found here.
David Taylor, Jr., poses with his new state record Channel Catfish at the Southside Public Boat Launch in Pittsburgh on October 4, 2026
David Taylor, Jr., poses with his new state record Channel Catfish at Reddi Bait and Tackle Shop in Bridgewater, Beaver County, on October 4, 2026
Video: David Taylor, Jr., releases his new state record Channel Catfish at an undisclosed location along the Allegheny River on October 4, 2026
All photos courtesy David Taylor, Jr. via PFBC with permission to use by media.
Deer are becoming increasingly active this time of year and with daylight-saving time set to end on November 1, 2026, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is urging motorists to slow down and remain vigilant on the roads.
Autumn marks a surge in deer activity as the fall breeding season, known as the “rut,” approaches. During this period, many yearling bucks leave their birth areas in search of new territory, sometimes dozens of miles away. At the same time, adult bucks are actively roaming their home ranges in pursuit of doe, often chasing those they encounter.
The end of daylight-saving time means more vehicles will be on the road during dusk and dawn, which are the peak hours for deer movement.
“The rut is an exciting time for hunters but needs to be a time of heightened awareness for drivers,” said Game Commission Executive Director Steve Smith. “Whitetails are ramping up their activity levels and expanding their home ranges, so it’s imperative that motorists exercise increased caution and attentiveness during this time of year.”
Data from around the country has shown that Pennsylvania drivers face some of the highest risks of vehicle collisions with deer or other large animals. However, drivers can reduce their chances of collisions with deer by staying alert, obeying the state’s cell phone laws and understanding deer behavior. Paying close attention while driving on stretches marked with “Deer Crossing” signs can make a difference.
Deer often travel in groups and walk single file. So even if one deer successfully crosses the road in front of a driver, it doesn’t mean the threat is over. Another could be right behind it.
A driver who hits a deer with a vehicle is not required to report the accident to the Game Commission. If the deer dies, only Pennsylvania residents may claim the carcass. To do so, they can call the Game Commission at 1-833-PGC-HUNT or 1-833-PGC-WILD and an agency dispatcher will collect the information needed to provide a free permit number, which the caller should write down.
A resident must call within 24 hours of taking possession of the deer. A passing Pennsylvania motorist also may claim the deer, if the person whose vehicle struck it doesn’t want it.
Those taking possession of road-killed deer are reminded that rules related to Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) are still in effect.
If a deer is struck by a vehicle but not killed, drivers are urged to maintain their distance because some deer might recover and move on. However, if a deer does not move on or poses a public safety risk, drivers are encouraged to report the incident to the Game Commission or another law-enforcement agency. If the deer must be put down, the Game Commission will direct the proper person to do so.
To report a dead deer for removal from state roads, motorists can call the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation at 1-800-FIX-ROAD.
HARRISBURG – With staffing challenges continuing to plague rural ambulance services in the Commonwealth, the state House today approved legislation to extend a regulatory exception that allows those services to continue tending to patients in need, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter).
House Bill 453 would extend for another five years the exception that allows basic life support ambulances to transport patients with a minimum of one emergency medical services vehicle operator (EMSVO) and one EMS provider licensed at the emergency medical technician (EMT) level or above.
“When lives are at stake, we can’t allow government regulations to get in the way,” Causer said. “By easing staffing requirements, we make it a little easier for our EMS responders to help patients get the life-saving care they need.”
Pictured (back row, left to right): George G. Blaisdell Elementary School Principal Kim Swanson; Bradford Rotarians Steve Morgan and Ben Kirsch; and Assistant Principal Wesley Lohrman, joined by GGB students displaying winter coats and boots provided through the Bradford Rotary Club’s annual Operation Warm.
The Rotary Club of Bradford is continuing its commitment to supporting local children and families by providing 125 brand-new winter coats to children throughout the community, from babies and toddlers to elementary school students.
With support from the Blaisdell Foundation and funds raised through the club’s annual Rotary Golf Tournament, the club is helping ensure that local children have warm clothing for the winter months. Rotarians also purchased winter boots for students at George G. Blaisdell Elementary School.
IT’S AN ESTATE REAL ESTATE AUCTION: SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING HOME IN GOOD CONDITION, 2 BEDROOMS, MASTER AND A SMALLER BEDROOM. HAS A 38′ x 36 ‘ GARAGE WITH CEMENT FLOOR AND ELECTRICITY. THE HOME HAS A BATH AND A HALF AND 6 ADDITIONAL ROOMS, WALK-IN ATTIC, PAVED DRIVEWAY. NO BASEMENT
THE PROPERTY WILL SELL AT AUCTION AT 12 O’ CLOCK NOON. IT WILL BE AN ABSOLUTE AUCTION AFTER $50,000.
Jane E. Moore, 77, of Hanover, PA entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at her home.
Born July 17, 1949, In Hanover, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Ella K. (Harding) Firor. She was the loving wife of the late Russell, Moore, Jr., they married in 1983.
At times a single mother, she had to work hard, as she put it, to put a roof over her kids’ head and make sure they were fed. At one time, she worked three jobs to make ends meet.
Jane liked working full-time at Doubleday and Hanover Wire Cloth Company, where she proudly kept her stations spit-polish clean. A penny pincher, as a beneficiary of the employee discount at Doubleday, she purchased many “defective” books for dimes on the dollar for gifts for family.
In 1985, Jane, husband Russ Moore, and their kids left for Fulda, Germany, where they lived until 1997.
Upon returning to Pennsylvania, Jane and Russ operated Moore’s Live Bait and Tackle, in Potter County, which she made sure to include, it’s God’s Country. Jane loved interacting with the customers.
Jane also loved reading, Fifth Street Diner, broasted chicken, shopping, and keeping in close touch with her siblings.
She loved music, especially The Four Tenors and Culture Club, and enjoyed live concerts at the Eichelberger Performing Arts Center.
A fashionista, Jane loved gussying up with makeup, jewelry, stylish boots, and colorful hats.
She loved good storytelling and laughing.
Jane had a lovely, unforgettable laugh. And her smile could melt a cynic’s stone-cold heart.
A woman of great faith, Jane attended Emmanuel United Church of Christ — Hanover’s “silk stocking church” on Broadway — as a child, sang in the choir and was very fond of it throughout her life. In later years, when she couldn’t attend in person, Jane attended virtual services via her laptop.
Jane chalked much of the joys, happy serendipities, and near-misses in life to God.
When recently diagnosed with a large tumor in her bladder, doctors and family suspected the worst. But when the results came back, results were benign. At the doctor’s office, to Jane and daughter Christina, the doctor said, “I’ve never seen or heard anything like it.”
More than anything, Jane loved her family. She was so proud of her daughter, Christina, son Tim, and her grandchildren. She glowed when she talked about them and regarded them as beautiful, cherished gifts of God and her greatest achievements.
Jane is survived by her children, Christina L. (Barnhart) Wagner of Hanover, PA, and Timothy T. Rill, Jr. and spouse, Anne K. Rill of Erie, PA; 4 stepchildren, Ginger Moore Hill, Gary Moore, Irene Moore Orwig, and Brian Moore; 4 grandchildren, Kyle Wagner, Sheridan Wagner, Halle Rill and Owen Rill; 1 step grandchild, Nevah Eckard IV; and her siblings, Stephen N. Firor of Broken Arrow, OK, Virginia K. Trite of Harrisburg, PA, Edmund L. Firor and Lori A. Firor, both of Hanover, PA. She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael D. Firor.
A service to celebrate and remember Jane’s life will be held 2 PM, Friday, October 23, 2026, at The Kenworthy Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA, with her Pastor, the Rev. Ken Peterkin officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, PA. A visitation will be held from 1-2 PM Friday, October 23, 2026, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Guthrie Memorial Library, 2 Library Place, Hanover, PA 17331, or the Kidney Foundation of Central PA, 900 S. Arlington Ave., Suite 134A, Harrisburg, PA 17109-5030
Harrisburg, PA – The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg.
Livestream of the Public MeetingThe PUC will be streaming video of its regularly scheduled public meetings live on its website.
Public Meeting AgendaHere is the link for the Public Meeting Agenda for October 22, 2026.
Archived Audio and VideoA link to the archived audio will be accessible at the Public Meeting Video page and will be posted shortly after the conclusion of the public meeting.
For more information about the PUC visit our website at puc.pa.gov.
Online RN-BSN program provides a convenient, affordable path for working professionals
BRADFORD, Pa. — Working Registered Nurses (RNs) can now earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford online, on a schedule built around their careers, while receiving a respected Pitt degree.
Through Pitt Online, the Pitt-Bradford RN-BSN degree completion program is now offered remotely and asynchronously, allowing RNs to earn their BSN without leaving their current job or adhering to set class times. Registered nurses who meet prerequisite and admissions criteria can finish the program in as few as two semesters, with possible part-time course loads available for those who need greater flexibility.
Do you remember diagramming sentences? Finding the subject, verb, adverbs, and adjectives? I don’t know if I was very good at finding anything other than the subject. Even with a father who was an English teacher, I struggled. But I did learn one thing: the subject is the most important. Without the subject, nothing else matters. Life is like that, too. Without a subject, what’s the point?
Proverbs 29:18 states that without a vision, people perish. Essentially, it means that without a purpose, there is no direction. Life must have purpose. You may not have thought about it before, but we all live with a purpose. It may be centered on your happiness or on making a lot of money, but we all have one. Some focus their lives on others. Mother Theresa’s life might be explained that way.
A few years ago, a good friend passed away suddenly. For some reason, it’s been on my mind lately. He wasn’t old by any stretch of the imagination, yet he died without warning. One moment he was running a race; the next, he was slipping into eternity. He was a pastor whose message for the coming Sunday was “What Leaders Leave Behind.” Ironically, he prerecorded it in case he didn’t make it back in time for the Saturday night service. He didn’t.
My friend often said the subject was, and is, Jesus. Doing anything else didn’t matter. Living life and pastoring a church would be governed by the subject we live by. If it wasn’t Jesus, then what was the point? For Christians, the subject should always be Jesus. Everything we do and everything we are needs to be defined by the subject. My friend lived and died with Jesus as the subject. Moving forward, hope has a name: Jesus. As a Christian, if Jesus isn’t the subject, then what am I living for? Think about it.
I had the honor of recognizing local veteran Robert Bardo at last Thursday’s Veterans’ Breakfast in celebration of his 95th birthday!
Born on Oct. 17, 1931, in Jersey Shore, Mr. Bardo now resides in Alba. He is deeply loved and respected by his family and is the proud father of three children, 11 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
It was truly a privilege to honor Mr. Bardo, celebrate this incredible milestone, and recognize his service to our country.
Please join me in congratulating Mr. Bardo on his 95th birthday and thanking him for his service to our nation. Happy birthday, and thank you for your service, Mr. Bardo!
*See original post here: PA State Rep. Clint Owlett 10/20/26 (20+) Facebook
Amanda Davis-Fritzley, assistant professor of health and physical education, works with students in a small group, one of the proven teaching techniques that will be promoted as part of Pitt-Bradford’s Project ACHIEVE, funded by a $2.6 million federal grant. The grant will also support students through enhanced mathematics tutoring and a coordinated first-year experience. (Photo by Aimee Obidzinski)
BRADFORD, Pa. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has received a five-year, $2.6 million federal grant aimed at boosting students’ success from their first days on campus.
The U.S. Department of Education announced the grant on its website Monday. It was awarded through the Departments of Education and Labor’s Title III Strengthening Institutions Program.
The grant will fund Project ACHIEVE, an initiative to build a more integrated first-year experience while also expanding hands-on, workforce-ready learning opportunities and helping faculty adapt their teaching methods to better serve today’s students.
Photo by John Eaton Terry Borneman, American Cancer Society volunteer and organizer of Run Past Cancer, is shown with the Patterson Trailhead sign at Fellows Avenue in Wellsboro.
Early registration for the 10th Annual Run Past Cancer 5K and One Mile Fun Run/Walk will end Thursday, Oct. 29. Both are being held on Halloween on the new section of the Pine Creek Rail Trail at the Patterson Trailhead next Saturday, Oct. 31 in Wellsboro.
Register online at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=136535 anytime between now and 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 29 or pick up a registration form in-person at Wild Asaph Outfitters at 71 Main Street in Wellsboro during regular business hours now until 6 p.m. on Oct. 29.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24,2026 12 NOON ON SITE! IN BRADFORD, PA. 944 ROUTE 219, BRADFORD, PA. 16915.
IT’S A ESTATE REAL ESTATE AUCTION: SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING HOME IN GOOD CONDITION, 2 BEDROOMS, MASTER AND A SMALLER BEDROOM. HAS A 38′ x 36 ‘ GARAGE WITH CEMENT FLOOR AND ELECTRICITY. THE HOME HAS A BATH AND A HALF AND 6 ADDITIONAL ROOMS, WALK-IN ATTIC, PAVED DRIVEWAY. NO BASEMENT
THE PROPERTY WILL SELL AT AUCTION AT 12 O’ CLOCK NOON. IT WILL BE AN ABSOLUTE AUCTION AFTER $50,000.
