When most people think about their health, their colon is not usually top of mind. However, colon health plays a major role in digestion, immune function, and overall well-being. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to talk about why taking care of your colon is so important and how a few proactive steps can make a meaningful difference.

Understanding Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer affects the colon or rectum and is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United States. The encouraging news is that it is also one of the most preventable when caught early. Many colorectal cancers begin as small growths called polyps. These polyps are often harmless at first, but some can develop into cancer over time. Effective screening is the only way to find and remove these polyps before they ever become a serious problem.

I’m looking for my missing English pointer Chip, missing as of 03/03/26 around Sweden Hill road, if you see him or know where he may be please contact me anytime 318-294-4789. $250.00 reward 

Miles Fleniken

On March 3rd Blossburg Fire And Ambulance wer3 dispatched to 324 mack road for a one vehicle accident a fed ex truck into a ditch with unknown injuries and entrapment

On March 3rd Roulette Ambulance was dispatched to Green Hollow Rd. In Annin Twp.for abdominal pain

On March 3rd Corydon and Lafayette Fire and Ambulance were dispatched Rt. 59 and Klondike Rd. for a one vehicle crash car into the guide rail with unknown injuries

David C. SMOKER, 69, of Gold, PA, died Friday, February 27, 2026 in UPMC Williamsport.  Born October 18, 1956, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of J. Ivan and Elsie Metzler Smoker.  

On March 25, 1978, in Mills Union Church, he married Kathleen Jo Hess, who predeceased him on April 25, 2025.  A 1975 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he earned an associate’s degree in diesel mechanics from Williamsport Area Community College.  

Dave worked on the family farm with his father and brothers, Dennis, James, and Kevin, until 1998.  He and his wife owned and operated Smoker Excavating, Inc., retiring in 2024.  Dave was a member of Gold Church.  He served on the Northern Potter School Board for 16 years.  

Smethport Area School District will operate on a 3 hour delay schedule for Tuesday, March 3.

** UPDATED 6:18 3/2/26) Accident Cleared**

Use caution in the 1800 block of E Second at ( Sweden Twp ) our crews are assisting PSP with a water truck in the ditch, off loading and partially blocking the West Bound lane.

**Pike Township Dump will be returning to its Spring/Summer hours Starting Sunday, March 8, 2026. 

Hours of operation:  Sunday – 9am – 3pm   & Wednesday – 2pm – 6pm.  

CAREGIVER NEEDED

Looking for a reliable female Caregiver to provide care for an elderly woman in her home in the Coudersport-Roulette area, 2-4 hours per day, possibly more. Must have good references. 

Call or text (814)558-6642

Drivers urged to watch weather forecasts, avoid unnecessary travel during freezing precipitation.

Go to 511PA.com or the 511PA smartphone app for the most up-to-date information on weather impacts and vehicle restrictions.

Harrisburg, PA – Ahead of freezing precipitation forecast across Pennsylvania on Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is planning to implement vehicle restrictions across Pennsylvania’s Interstate network and on some other high-traffic roadways. Drivers are advised to watch weather forecasts, avoid unnecessary travel if possible and to exercise caution when driving.

In areas without salt residue on the roadway from previous storms, PennDOT may pretreat with salt brine, essentially a mix of water and salt, from the backs of anti-icing trucks before frozen precipitation starts to fall. Salt brine isn’t appropriate for every storm, but when it’s used it helps prevent precipitation from bonding to the road and gives the department a jump start on removing ice and snow.

On March 2nd Bradford City Fire Department was dispatched To Jackson Ave. for a co2 alarm

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 2 at 12:02PM EST until March 3 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze.

* WHERE…In New York, Steuben County. In Pennsylvania, Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties.

* WHEN…From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…After an initial period of snow and freezing rain, temperatures will warm above freezing into the mid-30s for the valley locations Tuesday afternoon, with some pockets of subfreezing temperatures lingering over the higher elevations.

INSTRUCTIONS: Slow down and use caution while traveling.

In New York,

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can beobtained by calling 5 1 1.

In Pennsylvania,

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorist to adjust speeds based on driving conditions as winter weather impacts Pennsylvania roadways. Visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadways, and traffic conditions.

On March 2nd Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to Church St. for difficulty breathing

On March 2nd Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to N. Main St for a cardiac problem

Northern Tier Search & Rescue spent Monday 3/2/26 reading to Galeton School District Students to kick off “Read Across America”.

Local Galeton resident Louise Sztenderowicz with K9 Hank and Jordan Leete with K9 havoc from Coudersport are a part of the Northern Tier Search and Rescue team based out of Morris, PA.

Lousie was glad to read a book about all types of working dogs, while Jordan led Hand and Havoc to greet the kids with paws. Kids from grades pre-school to first grade were thrilled to learn about what Hank and Havoc do when looking for lost people. Louise stated “Our K9’s loved all the attention and high fives and it was a great opportunity to share and teach the kids about what we do and most importantly what to do if they are lost”. We are grateful for the invite from Galeton School District Principal Mrs. Sarah Graber and look forward to doing this again.