Agreement Centers on the Company’s Alleged Failure to Properly Notify Customers Prior to Termination of Residential Gas Service in 2022, 2023

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today moved to seek public comment on a proposed settlement with UGI Utilities Inc. – Gas Division (UGI) related to the company’s failure to properly notify customers prior to the termination of residential gas service in 2022 and 2023.

Bradford, PA — [May 8, 2025] — Rainbow Corner Preschool, operated by CARE for Children, celebrated Zoo Days this week, featuring a visit from the Erie Traveling Zoo and two evenings of hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) programming for preschoolers and their families.

A group of Port Allegany High School students participated in the Annual Virtual LIFT (Life and Independence for Today) Youth Transition Conference held on May 7.  The conference presented topics on housing options, youth program/work program, dissecting payroll, and tech school programs.  PAHS took first place in the Jeopardy game among all schools participating from Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean and Potter counties. (pictured, front row, left to right) Mrs. Kelly Foltz, Bailey Rupert, Milla Senna, Hanna Werts, Jade Werts, Nathaniel Canfield, Breanna Mitchell; (back row) Natale Redmond, Tyler Fessenden, Patrick McMahon, Daniel Link, Eric Skinner and Marcus Skinner. 

Kids Fun Paint-and-Pour Acrylic Painting Class.  The Potter County Artisan Co-op is hosting its next class in the Kids’ Art Series, led by artist Gary Perkins, on May 15, from 3-4:30, focusing on Acrylic Paint and Pour.  This class aims to inspire children, grades 2 – 6, to create works from their imaginations while learning from a local artist.  Gary Perkins is an artist from Potter County, who creates work in different painting media.  Gary’s work can be viewed at the Potter County Artisan Co-op.

A little about Gary Perkins’ Artistic Inspiration: Gary draws from the beauty of his surroundings and aims to convey peace through his art, often working from photographs.   Gary has been inspired to paint by his mother, who was an artist herself, his third-grade teacher, Ester Howe and his wife have all been a big encouragement. Gary says his training comes from the study of numerous art books at the local libraries, artist magazines, visiting art museums, several art courses on the web and lessons from a former local artist, Leora Heitmeyer. He hopes that his paintings will give others much joy and pleasure while drawing them away, if only for a moment, to a place of solitude and peace.                                         

Johnsonburg, Pa.:  The Rolfe Beagle Club, an active bird dog and sportsmen’s group in Johnsonburg, completed another important piece of their wetland improvements for 2025.  “It became necessary for us to slowly drawdown our front wetland to repair some beaver damage,” said Ray Erich, Vice-President of the Rolfe Beagle Club.  “At the same time, we had the opportunity to repair an eroding section of our access road that was contributing sediment to the wetland.  So, we repaired the road in the last couple of weeks while we continue to slowly draw down the wetland for outlet repair.”

Buddy Decker, an active member of the club, did the repair work to the access road.

The road work on Railroad Ave is complete. The road is now open to the public for use. Thank you for your patience.

On 04/25/25 at approximately 11:54pm, the Bradford City Fire and Police Departments were dispatched to 17 Avenue B Street, Bradford City for a reported structure fire. Upon their arrival it was determined an unknown actor(s) caused a fire on the exterior of the home utilizing a flammable substance.

The residents were home at the time the fire was discovered and were able to extinguish the fire and call 911. Anyone with information pertaining to this investigation, specifically with information regarding any person observed in the area of 17 Avenue B and High Street near King Street during this time, is asked to contact the Bradford City Police at 814-887-4911 or PA State Police- Lewis Run Station at 814-368-9230.

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, May 9th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

*  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]

MILL CREEK MARKET will be attending this week with a variety of sustainably grown mushrooms, hydroponic greens, and Grow Kits. Accepting cash, check, and Venmo. Our farm is registered with the Department of Agriculture, and our facility is inspected by the Bureau of Food Safety. For more information, find us online at: https://papreferred.com/Member/Index/1429 

CARING CRAFTS will be attending this week’s Market! Weather Permitting! We will be bring a variety of Homemade Travel Pillows! Along with our Plastic Canvas Magnets/Ornaments! Our selection of both is very wide and unique! We have something for everyone! Don’t forget to like us Facebook! If your not able to stop by or would like to place an order please contact Jess at 814 203 2482! Caring Crafts excepts Cash  payment! Hope to see everyone there! 

ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products. We accept cash or card payments.

HAY HOLLOW GARDENS AND GREENHOUSE will be there Friday with hanging baskets, vegetable plants and some flowering pots. We accept cash only.

BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce and plants.  For produce we will have Spinach and Lettuce Mix.   We will have garden vegetable plants and herb plants.  We accept cash, checks and credit cards. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com 

MARKET MANAGER NOTE:

It is still early in a farmers market season, but be assured that vegetable and fruit produce, seasonal items, and honey will be joining the market as the season progresses. Thank you for supporting the Potter County Farmers Market.

Citing grave concerns about the impact it would have on the health of children and families throughout the Commonwealth, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) today cast a resounding “no” vote on a bill to legalize recreational marijuana.

House Bill 1200 would authorize the existing Liquor Control Board (LCB) to regulate and sell recreational marijuana to adults at state-run stores similar to those that sell alcohol. Gov. Josh Shapiro has called for legalization to help fund his proposed $51.47 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.  

“The absolute LAST thing we should be doing is sacrificing the health and safety of our children and families to balance the state budget,” Owlett said. “We can cut spending or we can cut the lives of our children short by essentially encouraging the use of this highly addictive drug. The right answer should be obvious to everyone.”