Elfriede E. Achter, age 87, of Sabinsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at the Green Home in Wellsboro. Born May 5, 1937 in Waiblingen, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Wilhelm and Frida (Schaefer) Stilz.
Elfriede worked for Wundies Inc in Wellsboro. She loved gardening and her flower beds, reading, watching baseball and loved her pets, cats and dogs.
Beverly R. Gosper, age 87, of Osceola, PA went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro.
She was born on April 14, 1937 in Elmira, NY.
Beverly enjoyed gardening, her flower beds, housekeeping and loved talking about Jesus with her family and friends.
Roger Allen Smith, age 73, of Salina, Kansas, formerly of Elkland, PA passed away unexpectedly at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas after an e-bike accident.
Roger was born March 16, 1951 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of Ernest B. and Alice (Rudy) Smith. Roger graduated from Ekland High School in 1970. He served in the Air Force from 1971-1973.
Roger was a free spirit who enjoyed hunting, fishing, horses, motorcycles, and dogs.
Lorraine M. Thurston, age 92, of Elkland, PA passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira.
Born August 19, 1931 in Deerfield Twp., PA, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Myrtle (Dailey) Brass.
Lorraine graduated from Elkland High School, Class of 1950 and Mansfield State Teachers College, Class of 1954. Lorraine married Alfred Thurston on November 22, 1958 at the Elkland United Methodist Church and they shared 59 years together until his passing in 2018.
She retired from Northern Tioga School District after many years of teaching. She was a member of the Eastern Star for 74 years, Cowanesque Valley Garden Club and the Elkland Senior Citizens Club. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing, making quilts and knitting.
| PA Permit Violation Issued to EQT ARO LLC in Plunketts Creek Township, Lycoming County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/25/2024 to EQT ARO LLC in Plunketts Creek Township, Lycoming county. 78a56(a) – TEMPORARY STORAGE – Operator failed to contain regulated substances and wastes used at or generated at a well site in a tank, series of tanks or other storage structures approved by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-07-25 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Waylon William SHUTT, 5, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Genesee, died Monday, July 22, 2024 in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
He was born February 16, 2019, in York. Waylon was a student at Northern Potter Children’s School in Ulysses. He enjoyed listening to Prof and watching his siblings play. Waylon had a big personality and sense of humor.
Austin – Spend the dog days of summer outdoors at Sinnemahoning State Park!
Saturday, August 3rd, 2024
10:00 A.M 12:00 P.M –Native & Invasive Plant Walk– Join the park’s summer intern for a walk on the Lowlands trail and learn about common native and invasive plant species found at Sinnemahoning State Park.
Meets at: Wildlife Center
Four recent Portville Central School graduates received awards from scholarship funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.
Allison Smith and Zoey Hoak received the Dr. Donald A. Wormer Family Scholarship for $1,200, while Joel Stives received $1,500.
The endowed scholarship, established in memory of Dr. Wormer by his late wife, Elinor Wormer, is awarded to graduating seniors of Portville Central School attending a two- or four-year institution to pursue a degree in a health care-related field. Students are also eligible to re-apply and recent graduates may also apply for this scholarship.
The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission’s (North Central) Board of Directors approved publishing a Request for Proposals focused on the EDA Tech Hub Strategy Development Grant the commission was awarded in 2023 during Wednesday’s monthly meeting.
The North Central Pressed Materials Strategy Development Consortium was created through a $400,000 Tech Hubs Strategy Development Grant awarded through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. North Central is seeking a highly qualified consultant with expertise in the pressed materials industry with a strong focus on economic development to develop a cutting-edge and transformative 10-year Implementation Plan aimed at scaling the entire pressed materials ecosystem in the six-county region.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Potter County the week of July 29. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in Potter County for the coming week is as follows:
Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning
Pennsylvania has some of the oldest bridges in the country, with an age of more than 50 years on average. Preventive maintenance is vital in extending the life of the structures. As such, PennDOT maintenance crews perform some bridge deck patching and structural repairs.
Daring to Dream
by
Pastor B.J. Knefley
Are you a dreamer? No, I’m not referring to the dreams you have at night. I’m talking about dreams for your future, for tomorrow and beyond. I’m talking about dreaming about new things, higher mountains, new adventures and all that goes with it. Are you there yet? Do you dream this way or are you like many who are plodding your way through the mundane of today. I want to be a dreamer of impossible dreams. I’m not ready to settle for the status quo.
Remember the story of the little train that could? Wasn’t that all about dreaming, believing that he could? Foregoing the obstacles to reach new heights, new adventures, and new experiences. Isn’t it this kind of dreaming that brought us computers, trips into outer space and other exciting places? So why don’t we do more of it? Why don’t you or I? Are we playing it safe, not wanting to rock the boat? Afraid to pay the costs of new adventures?
Some dream but that’s all they do is dream, there’s no action. Did you realize that dreaming is only half of the equation? Anyone can dream, but not everyone will test their dreams and take the next step. Why? Fear of failure, because dreamers fail and they fail often, but they get back up and start again. Which category do you fit into?
Remember Caleb? His story can be found in Joshua 14. He was one of two spies that voted to cross the Jordan River, but they were overruled by ten others who wanted to play it safe. Afraid to dream, the people wandered for another 40 years. When Caleb finally got into the Promised Land he requested the mountains. At 85 he looked to conquer the mountains, not the plains but the rough terrain. He was a dreamer, and he was willing to take the risks.
My wife and I are in the winter of our lives and we’re still dreaming. We’re looking at new mountains to climb. Perhaps there’s a new mountain in your future too, but it will require you to dream again and take the risk. Think about it.
Kay F. Culbertson, 82, of Galeton, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at The Green Home in Wellsboro, PA.
Born December 25, 1941 in Clarion, PA, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Katherine (Anthony) Conner. Kay was a graduate of Union High School in Rimersburg, PA. She was married to Ronald Culbertson, who preceded her in death.
She was a waitress at the Ox Yoke in Galeton for many years and was a past member of the Women of the Moose in Galeton and the Galeton V.F.W. Auxiliary. Kay enjoyed playing cards and Bingo, crocheting, and knitting.
| SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Sullivan Twp Township |
| Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 7/23/2024 at site DECRISTO (01-128-11) D 11H in Sullivan Twp township, Tioga county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-07-23 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
| SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Sullivan Twp Township |
| Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 7/23/2024 at site DECRISTO (01-128-09) D 9H in Sullivan Twp township, Tioga county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-07-23 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
| SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Sullivan Twp Township |
| Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 7/23/2024 at site DECRISTO (01-128-05) D 5H in Sullivan Twp township, Tioga county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-07-23 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
| SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Sullivan Twp Township |
| Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 7/23/2024 at site DECRISTO (01-128-03) D 3H in Sullivan Twp township, Tioga county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-07-23 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
Carol A. Bullers, 83, of 674 Pontzer Avenue, St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Penn Highlands Elk.
She was born December 25, 1940 in St. Marys, daughter of the late James and Helen Henry Weidow. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1960. She was employed at Sylvania and retired from Pro Process on her 80th birthday, where she was affectionately known as “Sunshine”.
On July 2, 1966, in Olean, NY, she married the late, George Bullers, who preceded her in death on January 31, 1994.
| PA Permit Violation Issued to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Jones Township, Elk County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/23/2024 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Jones Township, Elk county. 78a54 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS – Operator failed to control and dispose of fluids, residual waste and drill cuttings, including tophole water, brines, drilling fluids, drilling muds, stimulation fluids, well servicing fluids, oil, and production fluids in a manner that prevents pollution of the waters of the Commonwealth and in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 78a.55 – 78a.58 and 78a.60 – 78a.63. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-07-23 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Mark Cole
Mark T. Cole, 58, of Warren, PA., died Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Warren General Hospital Emergency Room, Warren, PA., after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was born October 21, 1965, in Upstate, New York.
Mark was the son of L. Edward and Marilyn Brand Cole. He has resided in Warren, PA., since 1975. He was a 1983 graduate off Warren Area High School. He earned his NRA certification and was a Field Sports Director at Camp Olmsted and a boy scout camp in the Adirondacks. While he was in Scouting, he was an Eagle Scout, with the Boy Scouts of America.
He was currently employed as curator at the Lucile M. Wright Air Museum of Jamestown, N.Y. Mark was devoted to St. Michael Byzantine Church of Sheffield, PA., and enjoyed attending traditional Latin Mass. He served on the choir at the Crawford County Latin Mass. He was assistant to his mother Marilyn, while she was primary cook at St. Joseph School kitchen. While his mother was ill, Mark was devoted caregiver, who quit his job, to take care of her until her death. He is remembered for always being a good man, who was kind, generous and very devoted to his family, especially his nephews and niece. He was an avid reader, gardener and hiker. He was an accomplished author, writing science fiction stories and wrote a column with the Warren Times Observer, called Strange Warren.
Due to circumstances beyond their control Break The chains Coalition has changed the location of their 8th Annual BTC Festival from their Port Allegany location to the town square in Coudersport, PA on July 26th and 27th.
They are thankful to the Chamber of Commerce and the entire Coudersport community for welcoming them especially in such short notice. As with previous years there will be a prayer on the square Thursday, July 25th at 5pm. The Festival will run from 11am-10pm both Friday the 26th as well as Saturday 27th.
There will be live music, entertainment, and inspirational speakers scheduled throughout the event as well as free activities for kids. The festival offers product, craft and food vendors as well as many local organizations and church groups. Because BTC is a non-profit organization whose focus is drug and alcohol addiction and self harm and suicide awareness and prevention, there will also be informational booths such as ADAS and Narcotics Anonymous who offer hope and help to those in need.
The festival will conclude with a candlelight prayer vigil. Sunday morning July 28th we invite you to join us for our BTC Community Church Service. Our special speaker will be Steve Benna from Galeton, PA.
In addition Break The chains will also be having their 4th Annual Race to Freedom at the Port Allegany CMA church located at 414 E. Mill st on July 27th. Registration is at 7:00-8:30am and the race will begin at 9am.
More information is available on our FB page or at www.breakthechainscoalition.com Contact us at breakthechainsfestival@gmail.com with any questions you may have. Pictured: Amanda Miles Rudolph and Lynn Keck from the BTC Coalition with their helper, Parker Rudolph.
