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Michael James “Buck” BUCKLEY, 68, of Andover, NY, died Saturday, April 19, 2025 in his home.  Born April 25, 1956, in Wellsville, he was the son of William Henry and Anne Elizabeth Akers Buckley. 

A 1974 graduate of Scio Central School, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1983 – 1986.  Employed by Cablevision early in his life, he retired from Alstom in Wellsville as a burn table programmer.  He was a member of Morrison Hayes American Legion Post #702, Frank B. Church VFW Post #2530, Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge 601 in Wellsville, and the Harley Owners Group.  Buck had many friends and was loved by all. 

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Pastor B.J. Knefley

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.

Hebrews 12:1

Life takes many twists and turns. Careers, relationships, and events have a habit of changing the direction of our lives. Our plans can be foiled by the actions of others or our own. As hard as we might try, our lives can easily become misdirected and off course. We can find ourselves in a place where we wonder how we ever got there. Some just call it life, and as much as we plan and prepare, it happens.

Having goals and direction is very important. But we each can be so easily sidetracked by things in the moment. Not only do we get sidetracked, but we often just give up. At the beginning of a new year, many plan to do things differently. Perhaps they set goals and objectives only to find a few months into the New Year that they’ve already missed the mark. But rather than get back up and start again, they give up.

I was watching a college track meet, and during the heat of the race, one of the runners fell. One would think that this fall would have eliminated her from placing in the top three positions, but she did. In fact, not only did she place in the top three, but she also won the race. In an interview later, the runner stated that she had her eye on the finish line and when she fell, she stayed upon that goal. Many would have been so discouraged by the fall that they would have given up, but she did not. She didn’t allow a setback to make her give up.

The key in life is not the possession of the goal, but rather not giving up in our pursuit of it. If you’ve been sidelined because of an event, don’t give up, get back up and start out again. Think about it.  

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The Committee of the Whole meetings scheduled for 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, are being held in executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person as well as matters leading to the appointment, employment, or promotion of a particular person.  The entire meeting(s) will be held in executive session, and we will not be recording or televising the meeting(s).

The Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, has been cancelled.

FARGO, ND, April 22, 2025—Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced $340.6 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture disaster assistance to deliver relief to farmers, ranchers and rural communities impacted by natural disasters that have caused devastation across the country.

In support of President Trump’s January executive order, which expedited assistance to communities who were left behind by the Biden Administration, Secretary Rollins is delivering critical aid through the USDA Disaster Assistance Fund to provide immediate relief to communities that have waited far too long to receive the aid they need to recover.

*Break The Chains will be holding their first Chicken BBQ Fundraiser at the Shop N Save parking lot in Port Allegany. 

Date: May 31st

Time: 11am-1pm

*Meals are $12 each and include:

1/4 Chicken

Baked Beans 

Macaroni Salad

 And a roll. 

 All proceeds benefit Break The Chains Coalition and their fight against drug and alcohol addiction, self-harm and suicide awareness and prevention. 

More information can be found on our FB page or our website www.breakthechainscoalition.com

By Roman Tuma, M.D.

UPMC Infectious Disease

As the weather warms up and we spend more time outdoors, it’s important to keep tick safety in mind. Ticks can carry infections such as Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis — all of which can have serious health consequences if left untreated. Here’s what to do if you find a tick on your body, and what to watch for if you didn’t see the bite but feel something isn’t right.

 SPRING INTO ADVENTURE WITH OUR WILDFLOWER WALK! 

Presented by Sizerville State Park & Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library

Emporium, PA – Grab your walking shoes, fill up your water bottle, and get ready to tiptoe through the wildflowers! Join us for a blooming good time on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at Sizerville State Park for a FREE and fabulous Wildflower Walk—no registration needed!

Emporium, PA – Shake off the winter blues and refresh your bookshelves at the Spring Used Book Sale hosted by the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library from Thursday, May 1 through Saturday, May 3, 2025.

Whether you’re searching for your next great read, a hidden gem from the past, or something special to welcome the warmer months, we’ve got something for everyone!

They don’t grow them this big everywhere, but Pennsylvania has its share of giant bears.

Released today by the Game Commission, the 2024 bear harvest totals prove that yet again.

Consider the Venango County bear Heath Bromley, of Titusville, got with a crossbow in October. It weighed in at 597 pounds – a tremendous bear any hunter would be happy to take.

And yet, it was just the 10^th heaviest harvested by a Pennsylvania hunter in the 2024 seasons. The harvest’s nine bigger bears all topped 600 pounds, with three of them exceeding 700 pounds.

Scott Price, of Madison Township, Lackawanna County, got the largest of them all in Monroe County during the statewide regular bear season in November. It weighed 774 pounds.

In an effort to improve our environment and clean up our local roadways, the Lions Club headed outdoors on Sunday, April 15, 2025 to pick up litter along our designated stretch of Route 6.

The Lions Club is a service oriented club that supports our local community. If you’d like to find out more about the Lions, you are welcome to attend one of our monthly meetings.

The Lions meet the first Monday of each month at 3:00 PM in the Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association Meeting Hall.

If you are interested in joining the Lions Club, please come out to one of our meetings or call/text us at (814) 203-3664.

Bridge Cleaning Next Week on Pine Street in Selinsgrove Borough, Snyder County

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of single lane conditions next week on Pine Street (Route 1011) in Selinsgrove Borough, Snyder County, for bridge maintenance.

Dale E. Swaney, 75, of Warren, PA., died Tuesday morning, April 22, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA.  A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc.
Warren, PA.

In-Person and Telephonic Hearings Scheduled in Early May to Gather Public Testimony

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced a series of public input hearings – including two in-person hearings and two telephonic hearings – to gather public comment on a proposed natural gas rate increase by Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW).

Saturday April 26 and Sunday April 27, 2025

9 AM to 4 PM, both days

$8.00/Adult, $5.00/Youth (ages 4 to 11)

Join us this April for our annual Spring Show. Antique vendors will be on hand selling a variety of items like furniture, glassware, coins, books, clothing, and collectibles. A selection of historic trades, including the museum’s birch still, will be demonstrated. See the Eastern Loggers model railroad display in operation. PALMA members Jan and John Halter will present a cooking demonstration and tasting featuring wild leeks from 11am-1pm both Saturday and Sunday.

On Saturday (April 26) only, visitors will be able to watch the museum’s re-created 19th century steam-powered circular sawmill in operation.

Access to all museum exhibits and attractions is included in the price of admission to the show. Food and drink will be available on-site for purchase. No ATM on site so plan your visit accordingly. Antique vendors interested in participating can call (814)435-2652 to reserve a space for the event. Come for the fun and, perhaps, leave with a new treasured heirloom and a better understanding of the lumber and forest history of Pennsylvania.

Williamsport, Pa., April 21, 2025 – Keira Miller, CRNP, Intensive Care Unit, UPMC Williamsport; Corrina Johnson, LPN, Muncy Place, part of UPMC Senior Communities; and Roy Caspe, BSN, UPMC Wellsboro, were recently recognized as recipients of the DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses.

Keira was nominated by a patient’s family member who shared:

“Our mother walked into the UPMC Williamsport Emergency Department complaining of a headache and chest pain. Almost immediately her condition became critical, most of her major organs were failing. The rapid response team was called, and mom was rushed to the ICU. During this period of uncertainty, she came under the care of an exceptional nurse, Keira Miller. Keira took control of this dire situation effectively communicating with her team and our family. Keira reassured us that she was doing everything possible to stabilize her condition, and she did. She worked tirelessly through the night and led her medical team with professionalism and confidence. We want to thank Keira for the care and compassion she showed for our mother and our family that night.”

The Potter County Youth Leadership Graduation was held recently in Ulysses at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum.    Dr. Michele Moore, Executive Director of the Potter County Education Council, gave an overview of the program and introduced the graduating students.  The Class Speaker was Skyler Burrows, Austin Area High School, Class of 2026.  Keynote Speaker for the event was Barry Hayman, retired Potter County Commissioner and retired Coudersport Area School District teacher.  The presentation of certificates and awards was done by Dr. Moore and the ceremony ended with closing remarks by Jett Finch, Austin Area School District, Class of 2026.  Graduates included Skyler Burrows, Jett Finch, Alexis Lentz, Elizabeth Moate and Sabrina Perlmutter from Austin Area School District; Joanna Chen, Autumn Haggard and Hayley James from Coudersport Area School District; Sophia Komenda, Mia Shaffer and Lachlan Tabacheck from Oswayo Valley School District and Madison Fillhart, Tyler Fillhart and Lily Madison from Port Allegany School District.  Pictured (left to right) PAHS students Lily Madison, Tyler Fillhart and Madison Fillhart with their graduation certificates.  Tyler was also awarded a plaque naming him the PCYL 2025 Quiet Leader Award.  Pictured with the PAHS students is Alexis Reed, PCEC, Port Allegany Career Mentor and McKean County Coordinator.