TONIGHT!! Whimsical and Magical Musical of Seussical Proportions on Friday, June 12!
Ridgway, Pennsylvania AND FROM THE JUNGLE OF NOOL TO KALAMAZOO – Elk County Council on the Arts’ Summer Theater camp students, directed by Mr. Adam Brooks, will unlock the imaginations of Elk County citizens when they bring the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie La Bird, the Whos in Whoville and other Seuss favorites to life with their production of Seussical JR. Seussical JR. combines Dr. Seuss tales (…and tails!) using the plinker-plunker of many musical styles – ranging from Latin to pop, swing to gospel, and R&B to funk – as colorful as the classic books.
“Now, I’m here, there is no telling what may ensue with a Cat such as me, and a Thinker like you!,” says the Cat in the Hat.
Karen I. Alexander-Calderwood, 81, Of Bradford,
Karen I. Alexander-Calderwood, 81, of East Main Street, Bradford, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026 at her residence.
Born August 22, 1944, in Bradford she was one of 12 children born to the late Albert O’Hara “A.O.” and Serretta Leona (Caldwell) Alexander.
On March 2, 2002, in the Sawyer Evangelical Church, she married Robert C. Calderwood, who preceded her in death on July 22, 2014.
She was a 1962 graduate from Bradford High School, and graduated in 1964 from the Bradford Hospital School of Nursing.
Karen worked for 10 years at the Bible Club Movement Inc, now named Bible Center Ministries, in Philadelphia, and later all around Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. She then returned to Bradford in 1973 when her mother died, to take care of her father. After her fathers passing she returned to nursing care in Elmira, NY, Ridgway, the Ecumenical Home in Bradford, and at CRI in Jamestown, NY. It was then when she retired to take care of her husband Robert.
Karen was an avid reader and book collector, loved walking her dog Munchkin, working in the garden, knitting, reading and collecting books, and could always tell a joke to make people laugh.
She was a member of New Life Fellowship Church, formerly Foursquare Gospel Church.
Karen is survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, five brothers, John F. Alexander, Mahlon “Fat” Alexander, Samuel Alexander, James Alexander, and Gerald “Meach” Alexander, and three sisters, Molly McAndrew, Eleanor Wasden, and Sara “Sally” Burkett.
Friends are invited to attend a graveside committal service at 10 am on Thursday June 18, 2026, in Willow Dale Cemetery with Rev. Matthew McDonald, Pastor of the New Life Fellowship Church officiating.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Quentin R. Smith, 94, Formerly Of, St. Marys
Quentin R. Smith, 94, formerly of 620 Lehner Avenue, St. Marys, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
He was born September 9, 1931 in St. Marys, son of the late Jerome and Louise Cunningham Smith. He grew up in Johnsonburg and graduated from Johnsonburg High School, Class of 1950. Quentin served his country in the United States Coast Guard from 1951 until 1954. He worked for Keystone Carbon Company before taking over ownership in the family business at Smith Motors.
On August 27, 1955, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Quentin married Phyllis Wittman, who survives. They were blessed to share seventy years of marriage.
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM NY ALERT
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 11 at 4:12PM EDT until June 11 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
DESCRIPTION: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 315 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN NEW YORK THIS WATCH INCLUDES 13 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL NEW YORK, BROOME, CHEMUNG, CHENANGO, CORTLAND, DELAWARE, MADISON, ONONDAGA, OTSEGO, SCHUYLER, SENECA, STEUBEN, TIOGA, TOMPKINS
IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES
IN NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA
BRADFORD, LACKAWANNA, LUZERNE, SUSQUEHANNA, WAYNE, WYOMING
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BINGHAMTON, CORNING, CORTLAND, DELHI,
ELMIRA, HALLSTEAD, HAMILTON, HAWLEY, HAZLETON, HONESDALE,
HORNELL, ITHACA, MONTROSE, NORWICH, ONEIDA, ONEONTA, OWEGO,
SAYRE, SCRANTON, SENECA FALLS, SYRACUSE, TOWANDA, TUNKHANNOCK,
WALTON, WATKINS GLEN, WAVERLY, AND WILKES-BARRE.
Issued By: NWS Binghamton NY
This Saturday, June 13 Through Sunday, June 21 Is Wellsboro’s 84th Annual Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival With Activities For All Ages.
The action begins Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Family Day and the Children’s Health Fair on The Green. Rain or shine, there will be 47 booths with free information for children’s health, safety and well-being, about summer programs for youth and adults, outdoor recreation opportunities, Head Start, etc.; activities, such as games to play for prizes, puzzles to put together, a bubble machine, an obstacle course, creative projects to do on-site and take home; and giveaways, like toys, drawstring bags, water bottles, stickers and Frisbees. Each youngster participating in Family Day will be given a free playground ball or an 18-inch super flying disc and toddlers to 12-year-olds will be fitted with free bike helmets, while supplies last. At the First Citizens booth will be entry forms for a chance to win an Echo Dot for Alexa’s Learn and Play at a drawing being held at 1 p.m. on The Green.
Five Free Shows Starting Monday June 15th In Wellsboro
The 3Ds will perform next Tuesday, June 16. Shown are: (from left to right) Daria Lin-GueIig, David Milano, David Driskell and Anne Acker.
The 2026 Laurel Concert Series offers five shows that will appeal to a wide range of musical tastes. The concerts are free and open to the public. Donations to support them are appreciated.
House of Sterling, a Wellsboro-based folk-Americana duo, opens the series at 7 p.m. Monday, June 15 on the outdoor stage at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. Molly Cary and Joe Callahan will play their guitars and sing their originals and some unexpected covers. Their diverse sound is a modern twist on the harmony-centric approach taken by The Everly Brothers and Simon & Garfunkel with a nod to the old-time bluegrass tradition for which Wellsboro and the greater Tioga County area are known. In case of rain or a heat wave, this concert will be moved indoors to the Coolidge Theatre.
Penn State Extension Potter County Offers The Following Free Workshops In June.
- Penn State Master Gardeners will hold a Garden Maintenance class on Saturday, June 20th from Noon to 1 pm. Discussion topics include controlling pests in the garden, identifying and treating plant diseases, and proper watering techniques for healthy plants and vegetables. Register for this free class by calling 814-274-8540 x103 or email Master Gardener Coordinator, Keith Adkins, at wka5126@psu.edu.
- The Penn State Extension Water Team will offer a Safe Drinking Water workshop on Tuesday, June 23rd from 1-2:30 pm. During this no-cost, ninety-minute workshop, participants will have the opportunity to test their home drinking water (a $60 value) and gain practical insights into protecting their family and the shared groundwater resources beneath their feet. Learn about water treatment options and understand essential maintenance and inspection practices to ensure long-term water quality and system reliability. Register at: https://extension.psu.edu/safe-drinking-water-clinic.
- Exploring Nature Through Journaling will be held Saturday, June 27th from 10 am to Noon at the Potter Co. Community Garden for youth, families, and adults who want to slow down, observe the natural world, and express their discoveries through simple writing and drawing. Participants will learn easy, approachable techniques for noticing details in nature and building confidence in their own ways of seeing. No artistic or scientific experience is required, just curiosity—making this a meaningful opportunity for individuals and families to connect with the outdoors together. Adults, please bring a notebook; A free journal will be provided to all youth attending. Register at https://extension.psu.edu/exploring-nature-through-journaling.
Garden Maintenance and Safe Drinking Water classes will be located at the Penn State Extension office, 1 North Main Street, Gunzburger Building Room #216, Coudersport, PA. Enter from the rear parking lot. Elevator access is available. For more information, call 814-274-8540.
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. The Pennsylvania State University encourages qualified persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities.
Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC Recalls Requeson Cheese Due to Possible Health Risk
Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC. of Bayshore, NY, is recalling 1lb packages of Requeson Cheese because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy persons may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The recalled Requeson Cheese was sold in 1 lb plastic clam shells in retail locations in New York from May 15 to May 28, 2026. Product was likely repacked at the retail store locations, and labeling or coding may vary based on location of purchase.
The contamination was discovered after sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Market Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in an 18lb plastic container of “Clover Hill Dairy Requeson Cheese” with a sell-by date of 6/14/26 and batch #2AA051526 that was repacked into the recalled 1lb packages of Requeson Cheese.
To date, no illnesses or complaints have been reported or received regarding this matter.
BD Issues Nationwide Recall For Specific Lots Of ChloraPrep™ Clear Single Sterile 1 mL And FREPP™ Clear 1.5 mL Applicators Due To Microbial Contamination
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. (June 06, 2026) – BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) is voluntarily recalling lot 4032183 of ChloraPrep™ Clear 1 mL Single Sterile and lot 4073005 of FREPP™ Clear 1.5 mL applicators with paper lidding to the consumer level. These products are being recalled due to fungal contamination under certain environmental conditions allowing the growth of Aspergillus penicillioides.
These two impacted lots were shipped to distributors and hospitals between March 2024 through June 2024.
Risk Statement: Contamination of skin preparation products with Aspergillus penicillioides may lead to serious systemic infection, sepsis, illness, and death. If the fungus is introduced in the patient’s bloodstream during placement of an intravascular catheter, the catheter would most likely have to be removed, necessitating another procedure. Aspergillus penicillioides infection of a surgical site may result in the need for medical and surgical interventions and long-term treatment with antifungal drugs. Importantly, BD has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
PUBLIC NOTICE – HYDRANT FLUSHING
The residents and water customers of the Borough of Ulysses are hereby notified that the Ulysses Municipal Authority will be conducting its hydrant flushing.
Hydrant flushing is scheduled to begin on June 15, 2026, and continue through July 3, 2026. Flushing will generally occur between the hours of 8:00pm and 12am. We will be flushing 5 hydrants a week.
Week of the 15th – S Water St/Center, S. Water St/ Church St., Cobb St., North St./Water St., S Main St.
Week of the 22nd – Main St./Academy St., Main St./ Grove St., Main St., Baker St./Zepher St., Main St./ State St.
Week of the 29th – Graham St., North St./ Graham St., Fire Hall, Trailer Court, Pleasant View Dr.
During this period, customers may experience:
· Temporary discoloration of water
· Fluctuations in water pressure
· Cloudy or rusty water conditions
These conditions are normal and should be temporary. If discoloration occurs, residents are advised to run cold water from a faucet until the water clears. Customers are also encouraged to avoid washing laundry during flushing operations, as discolored water may stain clothing.
Hydrant flushing is an important part of maintaining the Borough’s water distribution system and helps ensure high water quality and reliable fire protection.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this necessary maintenance activity.
For additional information, please contact the Borough Office at 814-848-7551 or Ulyssesboro@verizon.net
By Order of Ulysses Municipal Authority
June 10, 2026
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors of West Branch Township, Potter County, Pennsylvania, will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the West Branch Township Municipal Building, 533 Germania Road, Galeton, Pennsylvania, 16922.
The purpose of the Special Meeting is to discuss personnel matters and to consider and take any official action authorized by law related thereto.
WEST BRANCH TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM NY ALERT
Heat Advisory issued June 11 at 12:18AM EDT until June 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Heat index values of 95 to 100 expected.
* WHERE…Broome, Chemung, Onondaga, Schuyler, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, and Yates Counties.
* WHEN…From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The hottest conditions will be in urban valley areas, where heat index values will climb above 95 degrees this afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms could provide relief from the heat during the late afternoon and evening.
INSTRUCTIONS: To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Issued By: NWS Binghamton NY
Memorials, By Pastor B.J. Knefley
Pastor B.J. Knefley
When the Israelites crossed the Jordan River, Joshua set up twelve stones and said to the people, “In the future, your children will ask, ‘What do these stones mean?’ Then you can tell them, ‘This is where the Israelites crossed the Jordan on dry ground.’ For the Lord your God dried up the river before your eyes and kept it dry until you were across, just as he did at the Red Sea, when he dried it up until we had all crossed over. He did this so that all the nations of the earth might know that the Lord’s hand is powerful, and so you might fear the Lord your God forever.” (Joshua 4:21-24)
June P. McShane Of North Fork, PA
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of June P. McShane of North Fork, PA on June 8th, after a lengthy illness. June was born in Trenton, NJ on November 20, 1935 to the late Anthony K. and Ethel C. (Mathews) Thornley of Morrisville, PA.
A graduate of Morrisville High School, class of 1953, June married and moved to Bensalem, PA. She is survived by her children, Linda, Paul (Darice) and Jeff McShane; Grandchildren, James (Sislaine), Shawn, Taegen, Bridget and Ian McShane; Great-grandchildren, Madeleine and Laura McShane; and Nephew, Dr. Glenn Thornley (Lorrie).
June was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Theodore Jack McShane; as well as her brother, Anthony K. Thornley, Jr. and nephew, Christopher Thornley.
June worked as a dental assistant for many years before transferring to the insurance side of dentistry. She loved traveling around the country with her husband in their RV and going on trips with her friends, Mary and Louise. June also loved gardening, her cats, and spending time with her family.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in honor of June may be made to your favorite feline rescue organization. Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc.
James F. Dynda, Sr. “the Legend has passed”
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—James F. “Jim” Dynda, Sr., 82, of Shinglehouse, a former lifelong resident of Austin, passed away after a brief illness in his son’s home in Austin, on Monday, June 8, 2026, with his loving family by his side.
Born on Wednesday, January 12, 1944 in Coudersport, he was a son of John and Jane Housler Dynda.
For most of his life, Jim was employed as a pipeliner.
Left to cherish his memory are his three sons, James F. “Jimmy” (Rebecca) Dynda, Jr. of Austin, George A. (Kimberly Gockley) Dynda of Austin, and Pete L. (Amber) Dynda of Grove City; his loving companion, Jerri “Hun Bun” Olmstead of Shinglehouse; a son-in-law, Mark VanWhy of Austin; twelve grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; a brother, John (Judy) Dynda of Austin; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Jim was predeceased by a daughter, Felicia K. VanWhy; a grandson, Trevor A. Dynda; two sisters, Patricia “Sis” Friedl and Diane Gross; and his beloved dog, Jake.
In keeping with Jim’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim’s name may be made to UPMC Cole Home Health and Hospice, 102-108 S. Main Street, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Jim’s family has entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Jim, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Shapiro Administration Urges Drivers To Put the Phone Away Or Pay A Fine Under New Law
Effective last week, drivers convicted under Paul Miller’s Law will pay a fine.
Saylorsburg, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) were along Route 33 in Saylorsburg urging drivers to put down the phone while driving. Effective last week, drivers convicted of using a hand-held device while driving will pay a $50 fine, plus court costs and other fees under Paul Miller’s Law.
The Shapiro Administration was joined by Senator Rosemary Brown and national traffic safety advocate Paul Miller Jr.’s mother Eileen Miller
In 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Paul Miller’s Law, which prohibits the use of hand-held devices while driving, even while stopped temporarily due to traffic, a red light, or other delays. Drivers can still use their phones to alert authorities in the event of an emergency and use hands-free technology to make phone calls, use a GPS, and listen to music.