ALCS, Oswayo Valley graduates receive memorial scholarships
Nine Allegany-Limestone Central School and Oswayo Valley Central School graduates were recently awarded memorial scholarships from funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.
Addie Fisher and Tatymn Lindell received the Nicolas G. Pendl Memorial Scholarship for $2,000, while Stephanie Kopec and Haylee Voorhees were awarded $1,000.
The scholarship is for a graduating senior from Allegany-Limestone Central School in good academic standing who intends to pursue a 2- or 4-year degree in environmental science or other science-related field. The scholarship, in memory of Nicolas G. Pendl, a 2013 Allegany-Limestone Central School graduate, was established by Peter, Mary and Bethany Pendl; the Pendl and Potter families; the Allegany Engine Company; and friends of Nicolas.
Coudersport Rotary Club Hosted Shelley Butler
At their August 11, 2025 meeting, at A&W West End Grill, Coudersport Rotary Club hosted Shelley Butler to talk about the Coudersport Chamber of Commerce.
Shelley Butler is a Legislative Aide for Martin Causer’s office. Her son, Dan Butler, sang beautifully at our first annual Christmas Concert.
She has begun re-opening the Coudersport Chamber of Commerce. A Coudersport native, her father was Director of Public Works. She lived in Wellsville, NY, for a while and came back to Coudersport in 2019. Shelley has served on the Northern Potter School Board as well as the Wellsville School Board.
Shelley embarked upon reorganizing the Chamber last January. Local business owners and employees, John Lenox, Dennis Goodenough, Caroline Powers, Danielle Stilson, Kelly Bruno, and Susan Williams are also involved in the reorganization.
Michael J. “Mike” Davis, 48, of Shinglehouse, PA
Michael J. Davis “beloved husband, son, father, and brother”
Michael J. “Mike” Davis, 48, of Shinglehouse, passed away in his home with his loving family by his side, on Sunday, August 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on Monday, July 11, 1977 in Coudersport, he was a son of Wallace E. “Ed” Jr. and Robin L. Hammond Davis. On May 6, 2011 in Coudersport, he married Laura M. Babcock DeLong, who survives.
Michael was a graduate of Port Allegany High School. Until his retirement due to his illness, Michael was employed at Morgan Advanced Materials in Coudersport where he was a drafting design tech.
He was a member of the Wellsville Country Club in Wellsville, NY. He was an avid golfer. Being very athletic and competitive, he enjoyed many outdoor sports and games. He also enjoyed playing pool. He loved music and was a Classic Rock fan. Michael was beloved by all that knew him.
Causer to Host Senior Citizens Expo in Kane
Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will once again host his annual Senior Citizens Expo in Kane to provide area seniors and their family members and caregivers convenient access to a wide range of information in one convenient location.
The expo will be held on Friday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kane Community Center, 46 N. Fraley St., Kane.
“There are so many programs and services available to support our senior citizens, but it still can be difficult for people to find the help they need,” Causer said. “I hope area seniors will take advantage of the opportunity to gather a lot of helpful information in one place.”
The event is free to attend, and lunch will be provided. State, county and local exhibitors will be on hand to distribute information and answer questions about a variety of issues. Health screenings will also be offered, and door prize drawings will be held.
Causer noted he will also hold another expo on Friday, Oct. 10, at the Roulette Fire Hall.
For more information about the expo, contact Causer’s Kane office at 814- 837-0880. Information is also available at RepCauser.com or on Facebook at Facebook.com/RepCauser.
PENN COLLEGE WOMEN’S SOCCER PREVIEW
Last season: 15-1-4 overall, 8-1-1 all UE, 7-0-1 UE regular season.
Coach: Ian Scheller, fourth season. Career record: 35-12-12.
Top returnees: (last season stats)Senior forward Sara Darlington of West Chester (8 goals, 2 assists in 2023); junior defender Makayla Bucks of Palmyra (2 assists); sophomore forward Megan Kurian of Royersford (26 goals, 15 assists, 67 points); sophomore defender Ashley Gordon of Pottstown (4 assists).
Key losses: Cassie Johnson (14 goals, 15 assists); Nicole Lichtinger (W-L-T 11-1-4, 6 goals allowed, 0.38 goals-against average, 37 saves).
Top newcomers: (both freshmen)Forward Ella Garman of Boiling Springs, midfielder Mikayla Gordon of Slatington.
PENN COLLEGE WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW
Last season: 3-24 overall, 1-9 United East.
Coach: Kyle Hawk, second season. Career record: 3-24.
Top returnees: None.
Key losses: (last season stats)Hailey DeBrody (99 kills, 28 service aces, 183 digs, 34 blocks), Jo Hess (6 kills, 11 service aces, 209 digs), Nevaeh Ward (194 kills, 44 service aces, 238 digs, 20 blocks).
Top newcomers: (allfreshmen) Setter Ellen Banfill of Mill Hall, outside hitter Lilly Stockum of Dauphin, middle/pin hitter Mya Gilliam of Mount Holly Springs, defensive specialist Nashalie Vializ of New Holland.
PENN COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER PREVIEW
Last season: 11-5-3 overall, 6-2-2 all UE, 5-1-2 UE regular season.
Coach: Tyler Mensch, 10th season. Career record: 55-94-22.
Top returnees: (last season stats)Junior forward Jimmy Friedman of East Greenville (4 goals); sophomore center-mid forward Hunter Gabloff of Succasunna, New Jersey; sophomore center-mid wing Scott Goldfeder of Mechanicsburg; senior midfielder Cooper Smith of Carlisle (1 assist); senior center- midfielder Mason Kostick of Souderton (1 goal, 1 assist).
Key losses: Tommy DeGeyter (6 goals, 6 assists), Cole Catherman (W-L-T 10-4-1, 13 goals allowed, 0.95 goals-against average, 52 saves), Logan Stapleton (4 goals, 2 assists), Jack Lenosky (2 goals, 2 assists), Matt Neeson (1 assist).
Top newcomers: (all freshmen)Center-midfielder Silas Miller of Mechanicsburg, center-midfielder Pedro Nava of Reading, wing Diego Diaz of Abbottstown, center-back Will Watson of Collegeville, goalkeeper Justin Crismale of Glen Gardner, New Jersey, center/midfielder Logan Berfield of Walnutport.
PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for Labor Day
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, August 30, 2025, through Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications, and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website.
Driver and vehicle online services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and include driver’s license, photo ID and vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver license and vehicle registration restoration letters; ability to pay driver license or vehicle insurance restoration fee; driver license and photo ID duplicates; REAL ID pre-verification; and driver exam scheduling. There are no additional fees for using online services.
A complete listing of PennDOT driver and photo license center closings in 2025 is available online. If you are planning to visit one of PennDOT's Online Messenger Service Centers, please call ahead for hours of operation during holidays.
Planning to fly domestically? You now need a REAL ID driver’s license or ID card or other acceptable form of ID, like a passport, to board a domestic flight. Visit pa.gov/REALID today for information on how you can get a REAL ID.
McKean County DA Speaks About Scams At Port Allegany Rotary Meeting
The Port Allegany Rotary Club recently welcomed Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer, the McKean County District Attorney. She talked to the club about internet scams. She is pictured here with Rotary Club President Jim Young. The Rotary meets weekly, on Thursdays at noon, at the Port Allegany Moose Lodge #460.
Lillian L Krug, 95, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Bucktail Rd., St. Marys, PA
Lillian L Krug, 95, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Bucktail Rd., St. Marys, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025 following a brief illness.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 12 PM at the St. Marys Church.
Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Friday, August 29, 2025 from 10:30 until 11:30 AM. A full obituary will follow in tomorrow’s paper.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Mary’s, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and further obituary information can be found at www.krisefamilyfuneralhomes.com
EROSION & SEDIMENTATION CONTROL IN OUR FORESTS WORKSHOP
The Conservation Districts of Cameron, Elk, McKean, Potter, and Tioga, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), and Generations Forestry are sponsoring a day-long workshop for foresters, loggers, logging contractors, and private landowners.
The workshop will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the Wilcox Community Building, 320 Faries Street, Wilcox from 8 AM to 4 PM.
The workshop will cover: fundamentals for erosion control, permitting and stream considerations; planning before the harvest using the SFI Timber Harvest Checklist to plan a sustainable harvest; Best Management Practices (BMPs) and common site problems.
Professional credits are available for Continuing Education (PA Sustainable Forestry Initiative for an additional $20.00 fee. Workshop cost is $15.00 per person, which includes materials, refreshments, and lunch. Please pre-register for the course no later than October 2, 2025 through the SFI website: www.sfiofpa.org/register
DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING…
* WHAT…Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE…A portion of central Pennsylvania.
* WHEN…Until 9 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS…Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Consider allowing extra time to reach your destination.
Sizerville State Park
Environmental Education Programs
Labor Day Weekend 2025
Program Title: Stream Study
Date: Saturday, August 30th
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Near Pavilion 3
Description: Join the park educator to look for macroinvertebrates, like stoneflies and crayfish, in the stream, along with learning their importance. Short talk followed by exploring the stream – expect to get wet so bring along water shoes, swimsuits, and a towel!
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This Is An Important Message From NY Alert
HEADLINE: Flash Flood Warning issued August 24 at 8:24PM EDT until August 24 at 11:30PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
DESCRIPTION: FFWBGM
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for…
Western Chemung County in central New York…
Southeastern Steuben County in central New York…
* Until 1130 PM EDT.
* At 824 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE…Radar.
IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
Elmira, Corning, West Elmira, Southport, Big Flats, Horseheads,
Elmira Heights, Caton, Lindley, Painted Post, Addison, South
Corning, Lawrenceville, East Corning, Gang Mills, Erwins,
Horseheads North, Gibson, Sagetown and Tompkins Corners.
INSTRUCTIONS: Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Issued By: NWS Binghamton NY
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Class of 2025 Graduates From BRMC School Of Radiography
BRADFORD, PA – The Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) School of Radiography held its graduation ceremony on August 19 at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
Jeanne Capra, MHA, RT, program director, BRMC School of Radiography, served as master of ceremonies and Brett Sorg, AAS, RT, radiology clinical instructor at Penn-Highlands Elk, offered remarks to the graduates.
Penn College Athletics At A Glance
MEN’S SOCCER
Schedule/Records
Overall: 0-0
UE: 0-0
Friday, Aug. 29 — host Centenary University, 2 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 30 — host King’s College, 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 2 — at Pitt-Greensburg, 4 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 6 — at Keuka College, 1 p.m.
WOMEN’S SOCCER
Samantha R. SwartWood, 38, of Titusville, PA.
Samantha R. SwartWood, 38, of Titusville, PA., formerly of Russell, PA., died accidently Friday evening, August 22, 2025, as the result of injuries sustained in ATV accident. Samantha was born July 27, 1987, at Fort Hood, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Warren County, moving to Titusville, February of 2025. Samantha was a 2005, graduate of Eisenhower High School. She was formerly employed with Elwood Crankshaft Company for 5 years, and was currently working at Accu-Tech of Meadville, PA. Samantha was an avid horse & dog lover, she enjoyed riding 4-Wheelers, dirt bikes, and shooting. She loved driving her truck.
Amy Mosch Buttery, 68, of Coudersport
Amy Mosch Buttery, 68, of Coudersport, passed away on August 22, 2025, at home. She was born in Coudersport, PA on April 29, 1957, to Dr. George and Doris Mosch.
Amy was a graduate of Coudersport High School and of Penn State University. She worked at UPMC Cole for 37 years as a medical social worker. She touched the lives of many in her role-helping families through their most difficult times. Amy was a voracious reader and adored spending time with her family.
Amy is survived by her loving husband, Tom Buttery; daughters: Amanda Dillion and Chelsey (Andrew) Rendos both of Wellsboro; a stepson, Max Buttery; grandchildren: Eliana Dillon, Lylah Dillon, Audrey Rendos, Christian Rendos, Emma Rendos; brothers: Steve (Deb) Mosch of Savannah, GA; and Luke (Marlo) Mosch of Lancaster; sisters: Barbara (Greg) Mosch of State College; and Sally Fowler of Roulette: and many beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Amy was preceded in death by a brother, Jeffrey Mosch, and a son-in-law, Jonathon Dillon.
This Is An Important Message From NY Alert
HEADLINE: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 24 at 6:10PM EDT until August 24 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
DESCRIPTION: SVRBGM
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Central Schuyler County in central New York…
Chemung County in central New York…
Southeastern Steuben County in central New York…
Tompkins County in central New York…
* Until 715 PM EDT.
* At 610 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Burdett to near Lindley, moving northeast at
35 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include…
Ithaca, Elmira, Corning, Southport, Big Flats, Horseheads,
Newfield, Elmira Heights, Cayuga Heights, and Lansing.
INSTRUCTIONS: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Issued By: NWS Binghamton NY
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