NEWS

PUC Reminds Residents: Safety First, Especially Around Downed Wires, Generators, and Storm Cleanup

HARRISBURG – Following a powerful and fast-moving storm system that swept across much of Pennsylvania, causing widespread damage to electric utility infrastructure, roadways, and telecommunications networks, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is urging residents to remain alert, informed, and cautious during the ongoing recovery process.

Maintenance Project This Weekend on Route 61 and I-80 in Northumberland and Union Counties

Montoursville – Motorists in Northumberland and Union counties are advised a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) contractor will be working along Route 61 and Interstate 80 this weekend.

On Saturday, May 3, 2025 and Sunday, May 4, 2025, the contractor, Chase Enterprises, will be applying herbicide along roadways in the following locations:

Pipe Replacement Tomorrow on County Line Drive in Cooper Township, Montour County

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of single lane conditions tomorrow on County Line Drive (Route 2017) in Cooper Township, Montour County, for a pipe replacement.

On Thursday, May 1, 2025, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will perform a pipe replacement on County Line Drive between Ridge Drive (Route 2006) and Mount Zion Road. Motorists can expect single lane conditions with flagging where work is being performed. Work will be performed between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00  PM, weather permitting.

Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution.

The Junior Class at Port Allegany High School has announced the 2025 Prom Court as follows: (pictured, left to right) Juuso Young, Lily Madison, Austin Hamilton, Emily Errick, Sophia Behringer, Jacob Causer, Ella Moses, Mason Gordon, Willow Sauers and Tyler Fillhart.   The theme for this year’s prom is The Great Gatsby and will be held from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, May 3rd at Four Sisters.  The court will be introduced beginning at 7:15 followed by the crowning of the King and Queen.  The public is invited to attend and are welcome to stay until the crowning ceremony is completed.  Music will be provided by Fly Guy.  The prom, a gift from the junior class to the seniors, is organized by the Prom Committee led by advisor Mindy Bernardi.  

BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will offer seven athletic and scholastic camps this summer for youth ages 7 to 17.

                This summer’s slate of camps will begin in mid-May and end in August and provide a variety of unique experiences. There is a cost and an enrollment cap for each camp. Grades mentioned for each camp are for students entering those grades. For additional details and to register, visit www.upb.pitt.edu/summer or contact Conference and Events Services at 814-362-5053 or campsUPB@pitt.edu.

HEADLINE: Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert, 78 years old white/female. Look for A White 2020 FORD EDGE WITH NY REGISTRATION KHG-1680

DESCRIPTION: At the request of the Batavia City Police Department, a New York State Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued relating to the disappearance of SANDRA DICKES; age 78; from BATAVIA, NY at 07:06 pm on April 30, 2025.

INSTRUCTIONS: Click on the link for further details. www.criminaljustice.ny.gov

Issued By: NYS-DCJS-MPC

Pennsylvania College of Technology baseball and softball teams both are seeded fourth and will be playing at home going into their United East Conference playoff games on Friday in the best-of-three series.

The baseball team (11-5 UE and 18-16 overall) will host fifth-seeded Cairn University (11-5, 24-14) at Bowman Field starting at 1 p.m. on Friday, with an “if needed” game starting at noon on Saturday.

Kristina Houghtaling – flute, Emilee-Rea Yeager – flute, Ella Amell – clarinet, Kyra Tankersley – clarinet, Jonah McKeirnan – clarinet, Dana Clark – trumpet, Brody O’Rourke – trumpet, Steven Alcock – trumpet, Delany Stromberg – tuba, and Holden Nance – percussion represented  Port Allegany in the Junior High IU9 Band hosted by Smethport Area High School on Friday, April 25.  The guest conductor for the junior high was Connie Sommers, a graduate from Smethport and now teaches in Ashtabula, OH.  Pictured are Ella Amell, Delaney Stromberg Emilee-Rae Yeager.

Kaitlyn Kallenborn – flute, Olivia Lily – flute, Kaydence Beaver – clarinet, Raelin Meacham – clarinet, Leila Stuckey – clarinet, Savannah Hart – trumpet, Alayna Palmer – trumpet, Madison Fillhart – trumpet, Bryce Fessenden – trumpet, Aidan Clark – euphonium, Trace Kazimer – percussion, and Connor Briggs – percussion represented Port Allegany in the Senior High IU9 Band Festival hosted by Smethport Area High School on Friday, April 25.  The guest conductor for the senior high was Dr. Jonathan Schaller, a graduate from Smethport and now teaches at the Crane School of Music at State University of New York Potsdam.  Pictured:  (left to right) Leila Stuckey, Connor Briggs, Olivia Lily, Raelin Meacham. Trace Kazimer, Aidan Clark and Kaydence Beaver. 

The Port Allegany High School Special Olympics team stopped for a moment before boarding the bus to have their pictures taken.  The students traveled to Bradford to participate in the McKean County Special Olympics.  The team is pictured (front row, left to right) Heather Stcknick, Heaven Hughes, Brie Gustafson, Kris Beeson; (row 2) Breanna Mitchell, Malena Magoon, Judy Campbell; (back row) Elizabeth Valentine, Victor Link, Marcus Skinner, Abbey Johnson-Ernst, Daniel Link, Kathleen Bostjancic and Milla Senna.  

The Port Allegany Music Department will present Jazz & Java Monday, May 5 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium.  The concert will feature the Port Allegany Senior High and Junior High Jazz Bands.  Light refreshments will be served by the Port Allegany Music Boosters following the concert.  There are no tickets for this event, but donations will be accepted at the door.  Pictured are members of the Junior High Jazz band at a recent after school rehearsal.  

3 Day Estate Sale!

May 2 to 4, Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, and Sunday 9am to 1pm

519 N. Elk Ave. Kane, PA (From Route 6 turn into Poplar St. and follow to right onto Elk Ave.)

Live edge furniture, freezer, beds, dressers, couch, recliner, power tools, hand-tools, clothes, collectibles , Simplicity lawn mower, woodworking tools, pressure washer, hunting items, fishing items, boat w/ trailer and motor, hutch, cast iron, TVs, canoe, kitchen items, and much more.

Do not block driveways or park on lawns.

Harrisburg, PA – Tomorrow, PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll will hold a virtual media update on REAL ID, part of a series of virtual updates to be held regularly in the weeks leading up to the start of federal enforcement on May 7. The updates will be streamed live on PACast and the PennDOT Facebook page. A PACast with audio and video will also be available after the event.

The media is invited to email questions for the Secretary to address at the briefing. Questions should be emailed to dotcomm@pa.gov by 8:30 AM on Thursday, May 1.

WHO: PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll

WHEN: Thursday, May 1 at 10:00 AM

PUBLIC LIVESTREAMS:
pacast.com/live/penndot
Facebook.com/PennsylvaniaDepartmentofTransportation

HEADLINE: Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert, 65 years old white/male with blue eyes, white hair, white/gray beard 4-5 inches in length

DESCRIPTION: At the request of the Hamburg Town Police Department, a New York State Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued relating to the disappearance of JAMES REAHR; age 65; from HAMBURG, NY at 06:02 pm on April 30, 2025.

INSTRUCTIONS: Click on the link for further details. www.criminaljustice.ny.gov

Issued By: NYS-DCJS-MPC

The Port Allegany Rotary Club recently presented Webster Dictionaries to third grade students in both the Otto-Eldred and Port Allegany school districts as part of their annual Dictionary Project.  As they have done for many years, the local Rotary Club purchases dictionaries to distribute to local school districts.  The Rotary Dictionary Project is a nationwide effort to provide young students with their own personal dictionary.  Also presenting dictionaries, but not pictured, is Rotarian Pam Fischer.  

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• The Potter County Artisan Co-op will host the Annual Student Art Show from May 3 – May 17.  Stop in to see art created by the local school students from Potter County Schools.  To open the event, the Co-op will host a reception and a hands-on creative project for attendees as part of The Remake Learning Days on May 3 from 1-3pm.  Treats and crafts available for all during this time to celebrate the beginning of the student art show. 

Garrett Russell, PA-C
UPMC Wound Care and UPMC General Surgery

Each year, May is recognized as Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a timely reminder to protect our skin and take sun safety seriously. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, with millions of cases diagnosed annually. The most dangerous type, melanoma, accounts for the majority of skin cancer-related deaths. But the good news is that most cases are preventable and highly treatable when caught early.

PennDOT Announces Lane Closure of Route 322 Bridge

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that it closed the left (passing) lane of a Route 322 bridge spanning Kishacoquillas Creek and West Railroad Street just east of the Reedsville-Belleville exit in Brown Township, Mifflin County, today.

This closure will allow PennDOT Mifflin County Maintenance forces to repair a fault in the concrete bridge decking, improving the ride quality, maintaining safety, and extending the structure’s service life.

PennDOT expects the lane closure to be in place for approximately three weeks while it completes the approximately 315 feet of concrete deck repair. It urges drivers to exercise caution in the work zone, obey posted speed limits, and always buckle up.

Severe thunderstorms, associated with strong wind gusts are moving through the state causing power outages across the Finger Lakes and Central New York Regions. Storm damage may prevent utility workers from making repairs quickly.

Widespread power outages exist in the Finger Lakes and Central New York Regions as a result of severe thunderstorms. During power outages, there are steps you can take to keep you, your family, and pets safe. Visit your utility services website for estimated times of restoration. 

• Do not use a gas stove or oven for heat.
• Keep generators outside, away from windows. 
• Keep refrigerators and freezers closed.
• Disconnect appliances to prevent electrical surge. 

For more safety tips, go to: https://www.dhses.ny.gov/power-outage

Keep up to date with the latest weather information and forecast at: https://www.weather.gov/bgm/

Use the following links to your electrical distributor to monitor your electrical outages:

NYSEG Power Outages

National Grid Power Outages

Rochester Gas & Electric Power Outages

Steuben Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. Power Outages

Smith Packing, LLC, a Utica, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 18,792 pounds of various ready-to-eat sausage and sliced meat and poultry products due to sodium nitrite levels that exceed the regulatory limit, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

A United East Championship three-peat. Five all-conference players, three of them on the first team. A three-time conference coach of the year. An Elite 20 honoree. The Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s golf team had it all this season.

And over the next week, the college’s men’s lacrosse, baseball and softball teams will be in a position for similar experiences when they step into postseason playoffs — lacrosse on Wednesday and baseball and softball on Friday. Previews will be forthcoming.

Men’s Golf