Commission highlights ongoing rulemaking and collaboration with national partners to address next-generation threats

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today joined with federal, state, and industry partners in recognizing October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, underscoring the urgent need for strong defenses across all sectors of critical infrastructure and highlighting the Commission’s proactive work to safeguard the systems that power Pennsylvania’s homes and businesses.

Environmental Education Programs

October 20^th & 25^th

Program Title: All About Owls

Date: Monday, October 20^th

Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM

Location: Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library

Description: How many owls are in PA? Where can you find these nocturnal birds of prey? Join the park educator at the library for a hootastic program all about owls! Participants will learn about PA owls & what they love to eat. There will be a short talk & a special story time. Attendees will also get to dissect their own owl pellet to discover the mysteries behind an owl’s favorite food. Open to all ages & young children should be accompanied by an adult for this activity. 

Registration is recommended: https://forms.gle/s5P1YuPUzhRncUbF8

Note: This program is NOT taking place at Sizerville State Park.  The program will be held at the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library, 27 West 4th Street, Emporium, PA. 

BRADFORD, PA — The Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) School of Radiography is proud to announce a significant increase in student enrollment for the Fall 2025 semester. The hospital-based program in partnership with University of Pittsburgh at Bradford (Pitt-Bradford) has continued to see growth with enrollment as the institution commits to advancing healthcare education and meeting the increased demand for qualified radiologic technologists.

The Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center (SHCTC) Networking program recently hosted a Free Computer Clinic to help local residents prepare for Microsoft’s upcoming end of support for Windows 10, scheduled for October 14, 2025.

OLEAN, N.Y., October 10 – Married for nearly 70 years, William and Helen Sorokes devoted their lives to family and community.

William “Bill” Sorokes was born in the Pittsburgh area in 1927 and moved to Cleveland (OH)) as a young man. Like many young men in the 1940s, he joined the U.S. Navy and served in various locations in the Pacific Ocean. On one of his leaves, he was invited by some fellow sailors to join them on a visit to their hometown – Olean, New York.

The Galeton Rotary Club has contracted the Apache Tree Trimming Services from Middleburg, Pa. to trim the overgrown trees and shrubs surrounding Berger Lake on Germania Street, and the Main Street area then trim the trees in the John J. Collins park and the library. The last time this major trimming took place was six years ago.It will allow the beautiful lake and park to be better viewed from the surrounding areas.The William and L.R. Gale Community Foundation is funding this $20,000. project.

REMINDER: Route 14 detour to take effect next week in Trout Run, Lycoming County.

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

Between Monday, October 13, 2025 and Friday, October 27, 2025, Route 14 will be closed between the Route 15 north exit ramp (Exit 148) and Trout Run Mountain Road (Route 1002) in Lewis Township, while the contractor, Rylind Construction Company, Inc., begins construction of the bridge approaches and the removal of the temporary connector and traffic signals.

The following detours will be in place through October 27.

In many situations when you ask how things are going, the answer is “same old, same old” – not bad perhaps, but not overly exciting either.

When it comes to bear hunting in Pennsylvania, however, the “same old, same old” is something special.

Pennsylvania’s earliest 2025 bear hunting seasons got underway in late September. Additional seasons are still to follow. These offerings are the latest in a long line dating back more than a century to the state’s first bear season in 1905.

Yet, the 25 largest bear harvests in Pennsylvania history all have come since 1998. Last year’s take was 2,642. The traditional statewide firearms season contributed 823 bears to that, while the archery season added 756, the extended season 425, and the muzzleloader and special firearms season 634 combined. Hunters got another four bears in the early archery season in select Wildlife Management Units (WMUs).

HARRISBURG, Pa. (October 10) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) announced today that the Union Access, which provides fishing and boating access to the Susquehanna River in Union Township, Luzerne County, will be temporarily closed from October 27-31, 2025.

During this time, improvements will be made to the boat ramp. 

While work is being completed at the Union Access, anglers and boaters should plan accordingly to find alternate access to the Susquehanna River by using the PFBC’s Hunlock Township Access upstream.

The PFBC thanks the public for their patience and understanding as these improvements are completed.​

ATTENTION ROULETTE RESIDENTS: THERE IS A BURN BAN IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!!

The Galeton Rotary Club meets weekly at the Permastone Inn. At the October 9th meeting, Tony Adami was presented with a golden spike hammer in thanks and recognition of all the work he completed over several years to make sure the annual Woodsmen’s Show went on successfully. The show was the second most attended tourist attraction in Potter Co., Stargazing at Cherry Springs is number one.

Club member Superintendent Clyde Pierce presented the program.  He discussed the Galeton Area School budget.  The state budget has not been approved, and now the federal government being shut down is causing severe funding problems for the Galeton school and all schools in the state.

Effective immediately, all Ripley Water District customers — both residential and commercial — must take steps to reduce water usage. These restrictions will remain in place until further notice.

Ways You Can Conserve Water:
• Turn off the faucet while brushing teeth, shaving, or washing dishes.
• Only run dishwashers and washing machines with full loads.
• Take short showers; turn off water while lathering.
• Skip pre-rinsing dishes; most dishwashers can remove food particles and stains without pre-rinsing.
• Use disposable plates, cups, and utensils.
• Thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator or microwave — not under running water.
• Clean vegetables in a bowl of water, not under the tap.

BRADFORD, Pa. — The vibrant sounds of the marimba will fill the Studio Theater in Blaisdell Hall at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at noon, when La Marimba will perform as part of the Pitt-Bradford Arts series. The concert is free and open to the public.

Coudersport, Pa., October 8, 2025 – UPMC Cole welcomes families and their trick-or-treaters to its annual Halloween Path on Sunday, Oct. 19, 1 to 3 p.m. This free event will be held outdoors, rain or shine, at UPMC Cole’s East Entrance, East 2nd St., Coudersport.

This year’s theme is “Children’s Movies.” Attendees can expect special goodies from several stations.

For more information, call 814-274-5452.

Bradford, PA — The United Way of the Bradford Area is currently accepting applications for the fourth quarter of Quarterly Impact funding for 2025. Deadline to apply is November 1st with award announcement on November 28th and fund distribution set for December 1st to award recipients.

The SW Smith Library is excited to host A Night in the Country, the 36^th Annual Library Dinner Auction. Grab your boots, your flannels, and your cowboy hats and head on down to celebrate on Saturday, November 8th! Tickets are available at the library or online, and donations are still being accepted for live and silent auction items. Head to swsmithlibrary.org or give us a call with questions!

• Young Artisan Painting Class is being offered on Thursday, October 9, from 3-4:30. During this class students will be painting a watercolor fox sitting on a pumpkin.  Students will learn to draw a fox and then practice techniques like glazing and shading.  Price of the class is $25.00.  Materials and snack will be provided. 

• A SHORT STORY CREATIVE WRITING COURSE with Lisa Post is being offered on Tuesdays, from September 9 – November 4 from 6-7:30.  Price of the class is $25 per session or $200 upfront for all 9 sessions (due before or on September 9^th.)

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 10th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

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Joan H. Leidwinger, 81, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Johnsonburg, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Pinecrest Manor.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

Nancy M (Brown) Hummer, age 82, of Wellsboro, PA,

died on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. She was born

on May 15, 1943 in Carlisle, PA a daughter of the late

Woodrow and Anna (Jacobs) Brown and had

worked for Hershey Foods for many years. She is survived

by a son: Darwin Gray, a daughter: Dawn

Suter and several grandchildren. Services will be

private and are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral

Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

Settlement Grants Smaller than Requested Rate Changes, Seeks to Enhance PGW’s Methane Gas Detection, Decarbonization & Customer Assistance Efforts

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved smaller than requested rate changes for natural gas distribution services provided by Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) and further directed PGW to continue evaluating key initiatives related to methane gas detection, decarbonization and customer assistance programs.

10/9/2025 UPDATE: Pleasant Valley Road will remain closed into Saturday, October 11, while crews continue work on the pipe replacement. The roadway is anticipated to open on Saturday, October 11, late afternoon. Starting on Monday, October 13, motorists can expect single lane conditions with flagging during daylight hours, while the remaining work is completed.   

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a pipe replacement project will close a portion of Pleasant Valley Road (Route 2022) next week in Hepburn and Eldred townships, Lycoming County.

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…For the Frost Advisory, areas of frost will be possible
this morning as temperatures fall into the low to mid 30s. For the
Freeze Warning, temperatures will fall into the mid 20s to low 30s
tonight into early Friday morning.

* WHERE…Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN…For the Frost Advisory, until 9 AM EDT this morning. For
the Freeze Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

INSTRUCTIONS: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Issued By: NWS Binghamton NY