HARRISBURG – Monday, October 20, 2025 – Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank will speak at the PUC’s 2025 “Berks Be Wise” consumer education conference in Reading, PA – highlighting current issues impacting winter affordability for income-eligible consumers, ongoing PUC initiatives to strengthen Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Usage Reduction Programs, and other key consumer protections.

        WHO: PUC Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank will deliver welcoming remarks at the PUC’s “Berks Be Wise” consumer education conference.

        WHEN: Monday, October 20, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.  

 WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton, 701 Penn St., Reading.

        MEDIA RSVP: Members of the media planning to attend should email dhixson@pa.gov with the name and media outlet of the reporter or photographer who will be in attendance to help coordinate media access and interview opportunities with the PUC Chairman. Please note that Chairman DeFrank will have a brief window of time immediately following his remarks for potential one-on-one media interviews. Advance coordination is strongly encouraged to accommodate scheduling.

The “Berks Be Wise” conference is part of the PUC’s a…

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We are releasing the draft Allegany County-wide Trail Master Plan for review.

Please send your comments and suggestions to Stacy.Beardsley@alleganyco.gov by November 7, 2025. https://www.alleganyco.gov/wp content/uploads/TrailsPlanOct2025Draft.pdf

The Allegany County-wide Trail Master Plan presents a comprehensive vision to guide the future planning and implementation of a county-wide network of public trails across Allegany County’s rural and mountainous landscape. The plan builds on previous local and regional planning efforts, community feedback, and stakeholder input to identify
opportunities to expand recreational access, improve regional connectivity, and support active transportation through a more integrated and accessible trail system. If you have any questions, please contact either Stacy or Kier at 585-268-7472.

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised a bridge replacement project continues on Route 14 in Trout Run, Lycoming County.

Motorists traveling on Route 14 in Lewis Township are reminded that Route 14 remains closed between the Route 15 north exit ramp (Exit 148) and Trout Run Mountain Road (Route 1002), while the contractor, Rylind Construction Company, Inc. continues construction of the bridge approaches and the removal of the temporary connector and traffic signals.

This portion of Route 14 will remain closed through Tuesday, October 28. The following detours are in place.

• Route 14 south to Route 15 north: Lycoming Creek Road (Route 1017) south, Route 15 north.
• Route 14 south to Route 15 south: Lycoming Creek Road south, Beautys Run Road (Route 3026), and Route 15 south.
• Route 15 south to Route 14 north: Route 973 (Exit 143), Lycoming Creek Road north, and Route 14 north.
• Route 15 north to Route 14 north: Beautys Run Road, Lycoming Creek Road north, and Route 14 north.

Roulette Township is looking for a Parttime  Office Assistant

Must have basic office experience and worked with QuickBooks

If interested please come in and fill out a application at Township office

80 Railroad Ave Roulette, PA

Friendship, NY – At a recent get-together in Friendship, NY, the Allegany County Democrats collected 17 bags of non-perishable food and paper products for Mission Agape at the Friendship Church of God in Christ. This service project is one of the ways the Democratic Committee lives its motto: “Serving our Community.”

Friendship Church of God in Christ’s Mission Agape serves 30 to 40 families each month. “It’s hard knowing that families may not have all the necessities they need,” says main contact Lindsey Mwene, “so our pantry does our best to meet those needs. Having community members and organizations that are willing to donate food or personal care items helps us better meet the needs of the larger community.” 

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a multi-year construction project continues on Interstate 80 eastbound and westbound between Danville, Montour County and Limestoneville, Northumberland County.

The week of Monday, October 20, 2025

The contractor will continue work on the bridges carrying Interstate 80 over Narehood Road (Route 3003), which is located approximately 3 miles east of Exit 215 (Limestoneville / Route 254) in Liberty Township and Klondike Road (Route 3007), approximately 2 miles west of Exit 224 (Danville / Route 54) in Valley Township.

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a drainage improvement project continues with work moving to Route 15 southbound in Jackson Township, Lycoming County. Work on Route 15 northbound in Cogan House Township has been completed.

BRADFORD, PA — Writer, podcaster, and men’s-ministry leader Josh Hatcher believes too many men are silently losing battles they never talk about. His new book, Fight Like Hell: A Journal for Men Who Won’t Back Down, turns that fight into a daily discipline instead of a private war.

Far from a typical self-help read, Fight Like Hell is a 30-day interactive journal filled with short reflections, challenges, and questions that push men to look inward and take honest inventory of their lives. Each page invites readers to slow down, confront what’s holding them back, and choose courage over comfort.

Thousands of equipment operators and vehicles are prepared to tackle winter weather.

PennDOT encourages Pennsylvanians to apply for temporary equipment operator positions statewide for the winter season to help supplement the department’s full-time staff and keep travelers safe.

Slowing down, wearing a seat belt key to saving lives this winter.

Media, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) Director of Maintenance John DelRicci today amplified the Shapiro Administration’s efforts to prepare the Commonwealth for the winter, highlighted job opportunities, and provided guidance on how Pennsylvanians can gear up for the upcoming winter travel season.

BRADFORD, Pa (October 15, 2025)— Beacon Light Behavioral Health System (BLBHS), Beacon Light Adult Residential Services (BLARS), Deerfield Behavioral Health (DBH) and their parent company Journey Health System (JHS), hosted an annual employee service awards lunch on October 15. The staff members being recognized are celebrating nearly 900 total years of service overall.

Guy Signor, JHS President & CEO welcomed the employees and thanked them for their dedication, commitment and hard work each day toward achieving the organization’s mission.

Olean, NY – Olean General Hospital (OGH), a Kaleida Health facility, welcomes Hannah Fuller, PA-C, and Christopher John, PA-C, MPAS, MBA, to the orthopedic surgery and sports medicine team. Both providers are joining the practice located on the first floor of OGH.

Fuller brings a passion for helping patients return to the activities they love. Her clinical interests include evaluating and treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions such as rotator cuff injuries, labral tears, biceps/tendon injuries, ACL/PCL and meniscus tears, ankle sprains, fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome and more.

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Highway Safety Network (HSN), and the Pennsylvania DUI Association partnered with Penn Highlands Elk and local law enforcement on Thursday to promote sober driving during the Halloween Impaired Driving Campaign.

Officers from Ridgway and St. Marys Police Departments, as well as the Elk County Sherriff’s Office spoke with participants about the dangers and consequences of impaired driving. 

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the installation of new signage at the intersection of Route 4004 (Front Mountain Road) and Peachey Road in Union Township, Mifflin County. This new stop condition will improve safety for the motoring public traveling through the intersection.

OLEAN, NY—Clara M. McMichael, 83, a longtime resident of Olean, passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in the Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo.

Born on Thursday, May 28, 1942 in Covert, NY, she was a daughter of Ellis and Louise Wilkins Williammee. On August 2, 1959 in Valois, NY, she married James C. McMichael, who survives.

Clara was a graduate of Interlaken High School in Interlaken, NY. She held multiple administrative positions at Cornell University in Ithaca and later was employed at Mercy Hospital in Auburn. Clara retired from the Olean General Hospital in Olean, where she was a benefit coordinator. After retiring she kept busy by working at the Olean YMCA in daycare and had also worked in Human Resources administration.

BRADFORD, PA / OLEAN, NY – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, will be hosting a community blood drives this October in partnership with ConnectLife, the region’s only community blood bank.

OGH will host its blood drive on Wednesday, October 22, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The drive will take place on the ConnectLife Bus, located at the Mildred Milliman Outpatient Surgery Center, directly across from the hospital. Anyone who would like to schedule an appointment can visit www.connectlifegiveblood.org and use sponsor code 000485, or call (716) 529-4270.

Captain Aaron Burkhardt, a 2014 graduate of Coudersport Area High School, has earned a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH. Capt. Burkhardt is the son of Kelley Bennett of Coudersport, and Joe Burkhardt of North East, MD. He will serve as the Deputy Director of Operations for the Air Force Radiochemistry Laboratory at Patrick Space Force Base near Cape Canaveral in Florida.

BRADFORD – Two members of the Port Area Ambulance Service were recently honored for their outstanding service to the community, as Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) presented each of them with citations from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Captain Jason Stake was recognized upon receiving the EMS Medal of Valor from Port Area Ambulance Service. While off duty, Stake witnessed a serious automobile accident and, without regard for his own safety, quickly approached a burning vehicle and helped the two occupants to safety.

Arlyn Smith was recognized for his retirement from Port Area Ambulance Service, concluding a career in emergency medical services spanning 33 years. During his career, he served as a paramedic in many communities, including Coudersport, Wellsboro, Emporium and Port Allegany, as well as in the state of New York.

“We owe each of these men a debt of gratitude for their commitment to serving our communities and protecting the health and safety of our residents,” Causer said.

The citations were awarded during a recent meeting of the ambulance service.

ATTENTION PORT ALLEGANY RESIDENTS

Please be aware that there are 2 male solicitors walking around town stating they are workers from the electric company and/or selling solar panels. Please do not give them any of your personal information.

Mt. Jewett Rotary Club Foundation Chair, Dave Seipp presented Rotarians Hannah Ross and Will Keesler with the Paul Harris Fellowship Award. Paul Harris once said, “Perhaps dreaming is not so bad if one dreams good dreams and makes them come true.” In Rotary, we make dreams a reality through extraordinary projects and activities here at home and around the world. These projects would not be possible without the generous support of Rotarians and friends of our foundation.

The Rotary Foundation recognizes those individuals who contribute one-thousand dollars or more to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or approved Foundation Grants by inducting them into the Paul Harris Society. In his remarks Dave stated he was honored to present the Paul Harris award to two very deserving young people for “whom I have great respect.” Dave has done an outstanding job as Foundation Chair and was recently awarded a Paul Harris plus Four for his continued commitment to Rotary and helping others.

The Mt. Jewett Rotary Club meets Wednesday evenings at the Barrel House Restaurant at Lantz Corners at 6:15 p.m. We are neighbors, community leaders, and global citizens uniting for a common good. With you we can accomplish even more.

The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors AT OUR NEW LOCATION on the Courthouse grounds, at the corner and across the street from the square, every Friday (weather permitting) from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, October 17th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

[NOTICES: 

*  We’re back on our summer schedule of Friday markets, BUT AT OUR NEW LOCATION due to renovations on the square.  We’ll be across the street from the square, along the sidewalk to the right of the courthouse entrance, and around the corner on East Street to the driveway.

*  The outdoor market is held each Friday from May through October (weather permitting; on very rainy days, we will relocate into the Riley Gallery (if available)).  In November, the farmers market goes indoors for the winter market.

*  Market times have been established after many trial times 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.

 *  If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-598-0649 netrabaker2@gmail.com]

MAHLON DAVENPORT:  I plan to attend Oct.17th. I have all hand-made one-of-a-kind wood crafts, mostly my own designs. Mention seeing this ad and receive 20% discount on sale.  I’m trying to sell out!  I may not be able to attend anymore! Thanks

ME AND MY BOYS SOAP is planning on attending the market on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that include soap bars, shampoo bars, lotions and bath bombs. 

CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the market this week with requested breads, desserts, treats, fresh brown eggs, jams and jellies

C & V SOAP AND CANDLES plan on attending the farmers market on Friday. We will be bringing a selection of scented and unscented different soaps, sugar scrubs, Shea body butter, Gift basket. Different flower candles, with flower arrangements and scented wax melts 

BLU IVY will be attending the farmers market on Friday. We will have a broad selection of hats, headbands and ear warmers.  As well as market bags, facial gift sets, hair scrunchies, chapstick holders, keychains signs and wood burnt home decor.  We accept cash, PayPal, Venmo and cards. 

ALMOND, NY — Since 2021, the Allegany County Democratic Committee has cleaned up a section of State Rt. 21 in Almond, NY as part of the NYS Department of Transportation’s “Adopt-a-Highway” program. 

This year’s fall clean-up took place on Monday, October 13^th.   Volunteers collected numerous bags of trash, giving the roadway a much-improved appearance.  This project is just one of the many ways local Democrats “Serve our Community.” 

ACDC’s designated section incudes State Rt. 21 in Almond and the section of Karr Valley Rd. that leads to/from the expressway entrance.  It was specifically requested by the Committee because of its importance as a gateway to our county. This stretch of highway is heavily used by I-86 travelers on their way to the Alfred campuses or to recreational opportunities elsewhere in the area.  Volunteers from the Democratic Committee clean this section twice a year.