NEWS

The previously advertised reorganization meeting for Pleasant Valley Township has been moved to 3:30pm on January 5, 2026 at the Pleasant Valley Township building at 1956 Sartwell Creek Rd, Port Allegany, Pa 16743

6:19 pm West Main, PSP on scene for assault Victim

Stephen L. Uhl, 68, of Dallas Road, Bradford, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Knickerbocker Villa in Clearfield.

Born March 31, 1957, in Olean NY, he was a son of the late Marvin J. and Donna M. (Berlin) Uhl.

He was a 1975 graduate of Bradford High School and later attended Welding School.

On June 20, 1987, at his mother-in-law Mary’s home on Hawthorne Road, he married Janet E. (Dudick) Uhl, who survives.

Steve was a third-generation Independent Oil and Gas Producer. At a very young age he learned oil field work from his grandfather, Lewis Uhl. He did roustabout work, pumping, drilling, pulling, plugging oil wells and making locations as well as welding when needed. He later worked with his father Marvin at the Lawton lease in Derrick City. He also was employed at Kendall Refining Company and BDH Oil Company, working the Gibson lease. In the early 1980’s with his dad and brothers, Bob and Ron, they developed the Schnell Oil lease in Allegany NY. He only retired due to his declining health.

Steve enjoyed motocross racing in his teens, hunting, fishing, rock and roll music and attending concerts in the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and beyond. He loved driving his 1969 Firebird, a gift from his father when he graduated from high school.

Ambulance dispatched to 45 Gibbs Hill Road, East Main/Route 6. Hamilton Township.

Richard “Rick” Blackman Jr., born on May 27, 1951, in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 2, 2025, in Deland, Florida. He was 74 years old.

Rick proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War – in Korea, a chapter of his life that reflected his deep sense of duty and commitment. His service remains a lasting testament of his courage and dedication.

He is loving remembered by his wife Margaret; sons Richard and Jonathan; daughter – in – law Linda; granddaughters Destinee and Sarah; sisters Patricia (Patsy) Bechtel and Elizabeth (Betsy) Slade (husband Richard); brother Perry Blackman (wife Judy); as well as several nieces, nephews, and extended family. Rick was preceded in death by his father Richard Sr., and mother Patricia.

Those who knew Rick will remember him as someone deeply cherished by all. His presence brought warmth and joy to those around him, and he will be greatly missed.

Rick will be laid to rest at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery.

May his memory bring comfort to those who knew him.

The winter Indoor Potter County Farmers Market, located at the Riley Gallery, next to the Hotel Crittenden, will be open the first Saturday of each month, from January to May.  The next market will be this Saturday, January 3rd, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Here is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

[NOTICES: 

*  STARTING JANUARY 3RD,  NEW WINTER MARKET HOURS ARE SATURDAYS FROM 11AM TO 2PM. 

*  Beginning in January 2026 the Farmers Market will be the first Saturday of each month until May. The Saturday dates are January 3rd, February 7th, March 7th, and April 4th.  May 2026 the market will again be on the square

*  Market times have been established after many trials 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.

As you know, winter started early in Galeton.  Snow, cold, and very windy at times. Morning readings were mainly in the 20’s.  It was zero on the 5th and minus 3 degrees on the 9th. It did manage to reach 41 on the 19th. Afternoons stayed in the 20’s and 30’s with wind. On a very few days, it did manage to reach the low 40s. Heavy sleet fell on the 26th and 27th along with freezing rain. Conditions were very slippery. No mail was delivered on the 27th, and some stores and shops were closed. Because of the icy conditions, some were housebound for a few days.

Rainfall and melted snow amounted to 3,37″ in 2024; the total was 2.88″. We received 16.5″ of snow. In 2024, the total was 15.3″. This year, we had 1″ or more of snow on the ground for 22 days. The greatest snow depth was 10″ on the 14th and 15th.  Fog showed up one morning on the 29th.

The rain/snow readings for 2025. Rain  40.08″, which is 2.21″ below the average. Snow 34.2″, which is 20″ below average.

Get ready for more of the same for January. January is the coldest month of the year. However, you may still venture into the shed or garage to look at the mower and think about spring.

Henry W. Lush, National Weather Server Observer

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
740 PM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
…A FAVORABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR SNOW SQUALLS WILL BE IN PLACE
TONIGHT…

A strong cold front moving in will help to generate a line of
heavier snow showers and possibly embedded dangerous snow squalls
across northwest and central Pennsylvania.

We expect heavy snow showers and possible squalls to be on a line
from:
* Near Coudersport to Bradford to Warren between 10 and 11 pm.
* Near Mansfield to St. Mary’s to Dubois between 11 pm and
midnight.
* Near Jersey Shore to Lock Haven to Clearfield between midnight
and 1 am.
* Near Williamsport to State College to Altoona to Somerset between
1 and 2 am.
* Near Bloomsburg to Harrisburg to Mechanicsburg between 2 and 3
am.
* Near Lancaster to York between 3 and 4 am.

If snow squalls develop, they will last for up to 10 to 15
minutes in any one location, with up to a half-inch to an inch of
snow in that timeframe, along with possible wind gusts of 30 to 40
mph.

This would result in a quick reduction in visibility and
perhaps localized icy roads, should a flash freeze develop. Low
traction and blinding visibility of a snow squall can make travel
very dangerous very quickly. If this combination of ingredients
becomes imminent, snow squall warnings would be issued, with very
specific information on timing, movement, and portions of
interstate highways to be affected.

Please monitor the latest conditions in your area overnight if you
will be out driving. Use extra caution if you must travel into a
snow squall, slow down, and consider exiting the highway. Rapid
changes in visibility and potentially slick roads may lead to
accidents. Please use extreme caution and allow plenty of stopping
distance. Avoid braking suddenly.
Jurewicz/Bowen/Martin

Snow Squall Warning issued December 31 at 10:39PM EST until December 31 at 11:30PM EST by NWS Binghamton, NY

National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a

* Snow Squall Warning for…
Southeastern Seneca County in central New York…
Central Oneida County in central New York…
Schuyler County in central New York…
Southeastern Yates County in central New York…
Western Madison County in central New York…
Cayuga County in central New York…
Northern Cortland County in central New York…
Northern Chemung County in central New York…
Onondaga County in central New York…
Southern Steuben County in central New York…
Tompkins County in central New York…

* Until 1130 PM EST.

* At 1038 PM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line
extending from near Camden to near Lyndon to near Marcellus to King
Ferry to Reading Center to Savona to near Harrison Valley, moving
east at 25 mph.

HAZARD…Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to
blowing snow and visibility rapidly falling to less than
one-quarter mile. Wind gusts up to 35 mph.

SOURCE…Radar and webcams.

IMPACT…Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous
within minutes.

Locations impacted include…
Onondaga, Syracuse, Rome, Ithaca, Elmira, De Witt, Cortland,
Sullivan, Oneida, and Corning.

INSTRUCTIONS: Reduce speed and turn on headlights! During snow squalls, the
visibility may suddenly drop to near zero in whiteout conditions.

Consider avoiding or delaying travel until the snow squall passes
your location. If you must travel, use extra caution and allow extra
time. Rapid changes in visibility and slick road conditions may lead
to accidents.

Issued By: NWS Binghamton NY

Johnsonburg, Pa.:  Jim Pennington, Jr., President of the Rolfe Beagle Club, announces that the Rolfe Beagle Club will once again offer its popular Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap over two weekends in February.  The 10^th Annual event will take place from February 13-15 and then again on the following weekend of February 20-22.

“Our club pays out for each harvest, and the heaviest coyote for each weekend receives an extra bonus.  We have been impressed with the number of families hunting or trapping together for this event, so we want to continue to make certain that all harvests receive something,” said Jim.

Snow Squall Warning issued December 31 at 10:00PM EST until December 31 at 10:45PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a

* Snow Squall Warning for…
Seneca County in central New York…
Northwestern Schuyler County in central New York…
Yates County in central New York…
Northwestern Madison County in central New York…
Cayuga County in central New York…
Onondaga County in central New York…
Steuben County in central New York…

* Until 1045 PM EST.

* At 1000 PM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line
extending from near Brewerton to near Liverpool to near Canoga to
Branchport to Howard to near Shinglehouse, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD…Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to
blowing snow and visibility rapidly falling to less than
one-quarter mile. Wind gusts up to 35 mph.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous
within minutes.

Locations impacted include…
Onondaga, Syracuse, Clay, Cicero, Auburn, De Witt, Lysander, Van
Buren, Hornell, and Baldwinsville.

INSTRUCTIONS: Reduce speed and turn on headlights! During snow squalls, the
visibility may suddenly drop to near zero in whiteout conditions.

Consider avoiding or delaying travel until the snow squall passes
your location. If you must travel, use extra caution and allow extra
time. Rapid changes in visibility and slick road conditions may lead
to accidents.

Issued By: NWS Binghamton NY

Timothy Dale BILLINGS, 59, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, December 29, 2025 in his home.  Born December 21, 1966, in Wellsville, he was the son of Burton Dale and Diane Catherine Eddings Billings.  

Tim attended Whitesville Central School and graduated from Wellsville High School.  On May 12, 2006 in Whitesville, he married Dawn E. Miller, who predeceased him on March 6, 2020.  He was employed by Penn State Seed and LaForge Disposal.  

Surviving are: three children, Zackery Dale (Shelley) Billings, Timothy Dee (Samantha) Billings, and Burton Dale Billings, all of Wellsville; two grandchildren, Zoey Elizabeth Billings and Jaelynn Mae Billings; three siblings, Brian (Vicky) Billings of Wellsville, Keith (Deb) Vangelder of Penn Yan, and Rick Billings of Hornell; nieces and nephews.  

In addition to his parents and his wife, he was predeceased by a brother, James E. Billings; a sister, Elizabeth M. Stebbins; a nephew, Burton Stebbins; and a niece, Gina Billings.  Services will be held on a later date.  Memorials may be made to the family for Burton’s college.  

Arrangements are under the direction of the Olney-Foust & Embser Funeral Homes & Cremation, 34 West State Street, Wellsville, NY.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 31 at 1:11PM EST until January 2 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

* WHAT…Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet.

* WHERE…Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie
Counties. The greatest accumulations will be across the Chautauqua
Ridge, Boston Hills, and western Wyoming County.

* WHEN…Until 10 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS…Travel will be very difficult with snow covered roads
and very poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the
Wednesday evening commute.

INSTRUCTIONS: During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just
a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY

What a fun way to celebrate the season. Thanks to Andy for all his hard work and service, and to everyone and every business that donated or bought a ticket. God Bless and Happy New Year, Everyone!!

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a multi-year intersection improvement project continues along the Route 54 corridor near the Route 642 west (Liberty Valley Road) and Route 642 east (Jerseytown Road) intersection in Valley and Mahoning townships, Montour County.

The Week of Monday, January 5, 2026

The contractor will continue working on the new alignment for Route 642, this work includes blasting. There will be two to three blasting events per week between the hours of 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Motorists can expect short term lane restrictions during these blasting events.

Traffic Control

Route 54 / Liberty Valley Road intersection.

December 31, 2025 09:30AM

The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office has canceled the travel advisory that was issued for Cattaraugus County. Winds have subsided and visibility has improved. Lake effect snow is expected to continue throughout the day and increase again this evening. Those traveling should leave extra time to reach their destination, ensure their vehicle is prepared for winter travel and monitor local weather forecasts.

For weather information visit https://weather.gov/buf or local media, For road closure information visit https://511ny.org.

NY-Alert Support – NYAlertSupport@its.ny.gov

www.Alert.ny.gov

As winter continues (and continues, and continues…) and daylight hours shrink, many people notice a dip in energy, motivation, and overall mood. You might feel more tired than usual, less focused, or simply “off.” These shifts are common and treatable. By understanding how shorter days affect the body and mind, you can take small steps that make a big difference.

Why Short Days Affect Us

Sunlight plays a major role in regulating the body’s internal clock. With fewer hours of daylight, our circadian rhythm can shift, leading to changes in sleep patterns, hormone levels, and mood. Less exposure to natural light can also reduce serotonin, a neurotransmitter linked to mood stability, while increasing melatonin, which signals the body to wind down. The result: feeling sluggish, down, or unmotivated.

For some, these symptoms are mild and seasonal. For others, they may develop into Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression that typically occurs in late fall and winter. Paying attention to your symptoms is the first step in addressing them.

Light, Movement, and Routine

Three simple tools, light, movement, and structure, can help rebalance your mood during the darker months.

The Galeton Borough Council reorganizational meeting will be held

Monday, January 5^th, 2026 at 7:00pm with the regular council meeting to follow immediately afterwards.

This meeting will be held at the Galeton Borough Municipal Building located at 24 W Main Street, Galeton, PA 16922.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 1:16PM EST until January 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

* WHAT…Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10
inches in the most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE…Allegany County. The highest amounts across north and west
portions of the county.

* WHEN…Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
will impact travel through Wednesday.

INSTRUCTIONS: Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling,
be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY

Each New Year brings resolutions about the things we intend to change in the coming year. Perhaps we voice our desires to change what we wish to change or try something new. Perhaps we have dreams that are still unfulfilled, or we simply want our life to be different somehow. We are tired of the same old stuff. The same issues and frustrations are constant reminders that our lives have not gone anywhere. Our future looks as bleak as our past has been, and although we would like things to be different this next year, we don’t really hold out any hope.

I know a family that has been through much this past year. In fact, they have been through much over the past several years. Facing yet another issue, one of the parents asked whether anything good could come out of what they were dealing with. Seeing only the problem and the need to walk through yet another “issue,” the future didn’t seem all that hopeful. In these times, we might all like to crawl back into bed and wake up on a different day. But life doesn’t work that way, and although we might wish things would go away, the only way they will is when we jump into the midst of them. That is exactly what this family has done. Instead of letting the events of their lives control them, they are taking an active approach to working through them.

As an outsider looking into the lives of many people, I often observe things they cannot see. Take, for example, the family I was referring to. I have watched this family grow stronger. The couple’s relationship has grown stronger through their trials. Where they once lacked self-confidence, they are now willing to take steps they could not have taken a year ago. I have watched the whole family grow emotionally and spiritually. How are they doing this? They are practicing faith in a way that brings hope amid trials. Easy? No, but the outcome of their effort is making them stronger. Want life to change? Perhaps you’ll need to look past the trial and into the arena of faith that produces hope. Think about it.

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that Airport Road (Route 2018) is closed in both directions between Reading Turnpike Road (Route 2016) and Stony Lane in Ralpho Township, Northumberland County, due to a downed tree and utilities, in the vicinity of the Northumberland County Airport.

A detour using Reading Turnpike Road and Route 54 is in place.

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