Cameron County joining counties across the state to celebrate the 250th birthday party for United States. To kick off the year end event in the county, a Liberty Tree will be planted at the Little Museum in Sterling Run on Saturday May 24 at 1:30pm.

The seedling comes from the last remaining tree in Annapolis Maryland. Members of the Sons of Liberty would gather under Liberty trees to plan resistance to the rule of Britain over the colonies. Currently the Cameron County web page https://www.cameroncountypa.com/a250pa/index.php features military men and women who have served the United States.

* WHAT…Temperatures in the mid 30s will result in frost formation.

* WHERE…North Central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN…From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Near-ground freezing temperatures could kill uncovered sensitive outdoor vegetation.

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On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 2 p.m., Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Executive Director Tim Schaeffer and staff will be joined by State Representative Bud Cook and local officials at Smitty’s Marina to celebrate National Safe Boating Week.  In addition, officials will announce a new opportunity for local boaters to earn their Boating Safety Education Certificate this summer.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (May 16) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is alerting boaters that access to a portion of the Susquehanna River will be restricted from May 22-25, during the upcoming Air Dot Show Tour at Harrisburg International Airport, Dauphin County.

For the safety of the public and air show participants, buoys will be placed in the river to mark a temporary exclusion zone which includes the immediate area adjacent to the airport runway and extends to mid-river.  Waterways Conservation Officers and other security personnel will be present in the area to redirect boat traffic around the exclusion zone, as necessary.  Unauthorized persons and boats who enter the restricted area will result in a delay in air show operations and could be subject to fines and penalties.

A map of the temporary exclusion zone can be viewed here.

2025 Theme: “Color Our World” encourages creativity, self-expression & summer reading fun

EMPORIUM, PA — Get ready to paint the town with your imagination! The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library invites children to join the most colorful adventure of the summer with the launch of its 2025 Summer Reading Program, “Color Our World!”

Excitement is building as one of the oldest and most challenging distance running events in the eastern United States celebrates its golden anniversary this year. The God’s Country Marathon, scheduled for Saturday, June 7, on the Galeton-to-Coudersport course will be one for the books!

Organizers are planning some special events to mark the 50th year. Among guests who are expected to converge at the courthouse square finish line are the course record-holder, Terry Stanley, race founder Ralph Wentz, and some other notables. As always, runners will answer the starter’s gun at Galeton Area School, progress to U.S. Rt. 6 and “conquer” the grueling course up and over Denton Hill enroute to the courthouse square finish line.

For the first time since 2018, the Pennsylvania College of Technology archery team has an All-American.

Casey Keiter of Dornsife became the 44^th Wildcat to earn that distinction as the USA Archery Collegiate Target Nationals wrapped up Saturday at Lansing, Michigan, as a result of his top 10 indoor (9.867) and outdoor (9.208) national scores (19.075 total) in the men’s fixed pins discipline.

Earlier in the week, Penn College’s women’s softball team competed in the NCAA Division III Cleveland Regional, and several softball and baseball players were awarded postseason honors.

This coming week, the college’s United East-championship men’s golf team will compete in the NCAA Division III Championships in the Rochester, New York, area.

Archery

CARLISLE, PA. Clinton James Baker (Jim), 78, formerly of Wellsboro, PA and Port Allegany, PA, passed away on January 6, 2025.

Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life for Jim on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Sartwell Creek Union Church, 980 Sartwell Creek Rd., Port Allegany, PA with visitation from 1:00 -2:00 followed by a Service of Celebration at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Allen Long officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.

The family has entrusted Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Home, Port Allegany, with his care. Online condolences: hartletarboxfuneralhomes.com

Memorial Service for Roy Amidon, Oswayo, PA

Family and friends are invited to a grave side Memorial Service

for Roy Amidon on Saturday, May 31st, at 11:00 AM. The service will be

held at the Rathone Cemetery on the road to Oswayo. A luncheon will

follow at the Oswayo United Methodist Church to share stories

and memories.

CORRY – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) celebrated their annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 17 at 2:00 p.m. The event took place at Enchanted Beginnings in Corry, with four students being recognized for completing their certificate or degree programs. The ceremony recognized three students in absentia.

President Snelick opened the celebration by sharing words about the newest collection of graduates and the milestone they accomplished.

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Coudersport Area Lions Club had the pleasure of serving dinner at the annual Coudersport Volunteer Firefighter’s Appreciation Dinner.  Our community is blessed to have such a dedicated group of men & women who are willing to risk their lives to help us when there is a fire.  It was an honor for the Lions Club to help serve these brave volunteers on this special evening.  

The Coudersport Area Lions Club meets the first Monday of each month at 3:00 PM in the Ambulance Hall located at 122 E 2nd Street.  The Lions Club is a volunteer organization that supports our local community through service projects.  If you are interested in finding out more about the Lions, please feel free to join us at one of our meetings, or call 814-203-3664. 

Williamsport, Pa., May 16, 2025 – More than 200 UPMC in North Central Pa. nurses gathered at Bald Birds Brewing Company in Jersey Shore on Wednesday, May 7, to celebrate each other at the annual Nurses Recognition and Awards Banquet.

“Thank you for showing up each day with compassion, skill, and strength. Thank you for being the heart of this organization and for making a difference in the lives of so many,’ said Sue Duchman, vice president and chief nursing officer, UPMC in North Central Pa. “Nurses Week is about honoring the care you provide — not just in patient rooms or clinics — but in every moment you spend listening, advocating, comforting, and healing. You are the reason patients feel seen and safe. You are the reason our mission comes to life.”