Based on his extensive study of Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790), Barry Stevens of Arlington, Virginia will deliver an interactive performance focusing on this Founding Father’s wit, wisdom, and scientific contributions.

His uncanny resemblance to Franklin combined with his authentic 18th-century attire and historically accurate and interactive storytelling makes it easy for audiences to believe Stevens is Ben Franklin.  

This is the third program in the Deane Center’s History Comes Alive series, which is focusing on six historic figures in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

The show will be at 7:30 p.m. this Friday, May 15 in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.

Franklin’s only props are bifocals he invented in 1784 to address his own eye problems, a walking stick and a stool to sit on. Speaking in the first person as Franklin, Stevens will provide information about his life by asking and answering two questions from the stage. Who am I? What are my accomplishments?

Ulysses Township is looking for an epoxy bid to seal their shop floor.

Specs can be given upon request.

Please contact office with any questions. 814-848-9912

Students recently participated in a series of engaging, hands-on Mobile Learning Lab sessions provided by Alfred State College, bringing career exploration and experiential learning directly into the classroom.

The Mobile Learning Lab, coordinated through Alfred State’s outreach programming, introduced students to a variety of high-demand career fields through immersive activities designed to promote critical thinking, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Well, I just had my 80^th birthday. My daughter gave me a card that broke those 80 years down into 960 months, 4,171 weeks, 29,219 days, 701,266 hours, and 42,075 minutes. That’s a lot of time. What I want to know is where the time has gone?

I’ve often said that life happens while we’re making other plans. Yes, we may plan for things, but it doesn’t always go as planned. Things happen that can disrupt the plans for the vacation you planned, the career you thought you were going to follow, and a host of other things. Some would say that if life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Is it that easy to flow with the many turns and detours that life brings? Or is there something far deeper than just living life as it goes?

As I look back on my life, I can tell you that much has happened that I hadn’t planned. For example, I had my car packed and was heading to Florida to start college when it broke down. I never made it to Florida, but I did eventually graduate from college. Another time, I had been accepted into a doctoral program only to be dropped from it a week before classes were to start. So much for that plan. The constant in my life was my belief that there was a plan and that God was its creator. My life was like a river. At times it was peaceful and serene, and the next moment I found myself in rushing rapids, fighting to keep my boat upright.

Not everything that has happened has been pleasant. I grew up amid some difficult things, but I learned that even in those times I could find God’s grace and mercy. Those experiences helped shape me into who I am today. If I understand that God is the Potter and I’m the clay, then in His hands He can make me into something useful and beautiful. So yes, even the painful things of life are useful in the Potter’s hands.

In the end, I realize that I am unique; there isn’t another one like me. I suppose we should all be grateful for that, but we each serve a purpose. The simplest prayer I say is, “Lord, what is it you want of me today?” Think about it.

On May 13th Bradford City Ambulance was dispatched to Interstate Parkway at the high school for traumatic injury

The Canyon Pilots Association Memorial Day Weekend All-You-Can-Eat Fly-In Breakfast is next Sunday, May 24 from 8 a.m. to noon indoors in the corporate hanger at the Grand Canyon Regional Airport in Delmar Township at 112 Runway Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901. The breakfast is open to the public and will be held rain or shine.  

On the menu are ham, eggs, buckwheat pancakes, coffee and orange juice. Requested is a donation of $10 for adults and $5 for youngsters 4 to 8 years old. Children ages 3 and under are admitted free.  

Parking, including handicapped parking, is available for free.

Weather permitting, pilots in various types of full-size aircraft will fly in to the airport for the breakfast. If the weather cooperates, people are welcome to watch them land and take off and have chats with the pilots about their aircraft.

Also available, weather permitting, will be airplane flights over the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon for a fee. Raffle winners will get free rides aboard a helicopter. 

The Mountain Modelaires, a local group, will have radio-controlled model airplanes and helicopters on display in a nearby hanger. 

To our community,

The Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department prides itself on providing quality public service and being there for people in their time of need. Our fundraising efforts are about more than just buying the “big shiny red truck” or providing our members with lifesaving gear and equipment.

We saw a need within our community, and our membership took it upon ourselves to help fulfill it.

On 5/11/2026, the Coudersport Borough Police Department took possession of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) to carry while on duty, helping ensure a rapid response to those within our community experiencing a cardiac emergency.

WELLSBORO, PA — After more than four decades of dedicated service, C&N announces the retirement of Kelley A. Cwiklinski, Chief Commercial Lending Officer, whose 41-year career has made a lasting impact on the company, its customers, and the communities it serves. Her retirement will be effective as of close-of-business on Friday, July 10, 2026.

Cwiklinski joined C&N on July 1, 2020, through the Covenant Bank merger as Senior Vice President, Director of Commercial Lending and was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Lending Officer in February 2023. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, she has led our commercial lending strategy, including business planning, budgeting, growth initiatives and the most recent acquisition of Susquehanna Community Bank, while championing a relationship‑focused approach that has strengthened portfolio growth and retention.

On May 13th Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to Grom Hill Rd. for syncope

OLEAN, NY – Olean General Hospital, a Kaleida Health facility, is proud to announce plans for a major expansion and complete renovation of its Emergency Department, including the addition of a dedicated Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) designed to meet the growing mental health needs of the region.

The project, submitted through a Limited Review Certificate of Need (C.O.N.) Application, includes a 13,300-square-foot addition and full renovation of the hospital’s existing 10,100-square-foot Emergency Department space. Once complete, the upgraded department will significantly enhance patient care, improve emergency services capacity and create a specialized environment for behavioral health treatment.

The local league chapter is pleased to announce that JUNE HILMEY, a junior from Allegany-Limestone High School, has been chosen to attend this year’s Students Inside Albany program sponsored by the League of Women Voters of New York State Education Foundation, Inc.,This long standing annual Students Inside Albany program will take place from May 17 – 20, 2026 and will bring more than 45 students from across the state to Albany to get a first-hand education about their state government. The program is designed to increase high school students’ awareness of their responsibility in representative government and provide information about the tools necessary for meeting that responsibility.

Smethport–Nancy Lee (Reese) Nick, of Smethport, died Monday, May 11, 2026, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home, where she had been a resident for about a year. Nancy’s family would like to thank the nurses, aides, and staff at the nursing home for the care and love that they provided to Nancy in her time of need.

Nancy was born on June 7, 1938, in Wrights Corners, PA to Richard and Pauline (Baker) Reese. Nancy and her siblings were raised in a large part by her Grandmother and Grandfather Baker whom she loved dearly and who instilled in her and her sisters with a strong moral compass and work ethic.

Nancy married Robert J. Nick on July 14, 1956, and they were married until his death on October 31, 2015. Bob and Nancy shared their years together building a home for their seven children, 15 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. They loved to get together with friends and family, to go to their camp and to go camping, to host wonderful get-togethers, and travel to see family and new adventures.

Nancy was a homemaker and she cooked every day for her large family and unexpected guests. She also held many jobs throughout her life to help supplement the family income, including working in the school cafeteria and taking orders at Sears Catalog. Nancy loved gardening and was an avid reader. She was a member of St. Elizabeth’s Church Altar Rosary Society and was very committed to the Women’s group through several activities to benefit the Church and her community. Nancy’s faith guided her to treat all others as equal, with a strong belief in helping others nearby or anywhere in the world where a need existed.

Nancy is survived by her children, five daughters: Patti A. Micale of St. Mary’s, Lynn M. Finlan of Colchester, CT, Karen S. (Mitch) Scott of Smethport, PA, Amy L. Nick of Smethport, and Mary Beth (Tim) Holohan of Smethport, PA and two sons: Joseph L. (Terry) Nick of King of Prussia, PA, and Alan J. (Debbie) Nick of Port Allegany, PA. Nancy is also survived by her loving and faithful sister Linda A. Ness of Smethport, PA and two half-brothers Richard (Nancy) Waterman and Robert (Wendy) Waterman. Nancy especially loved her grandchildren Val, Charlie, Stephanie, Jayson, Danielle, Brittannie, Katie, Kelley, Jacob, Meghan, Randy, Brianna, Amelia, Abigail and Anna. Nancy also had many great grandchildren and was their proud Nana. Nancy had a large extended family of in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins that she loved very much and was grateful for.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and two sisters: Beth Swartzfager and Mary (Midge) Bauman.

There will be no visitation. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, May 23 at 10:00 AM at St. Elizabeth Church, Smethport with the Rev Joseph Dougherty, Pastor, as celebrant. Burial will be at the St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Smethport. Memorials may be made to the Hamlin Memorial Library, PO Box 422, Smethport, PA 16749 in lieu of flowers. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.

On May 14th Derrick City Fire Department was dispatched to 605 Bolivar Drive for a house fire with heavy smoke coming from the second floor

In May 13th Smethport, Port Allegany, Norwich and Emporium Fire Departments were dispatched to 704 West North St. Smethport Borough for a structure fire. UPDATE all units except Smethport and Port Allegany recalled the fire is under control

On May 13th Bradford City Fire Department was dispatched to Boyleston St. for wires down

On May 13th Fox Twp. Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to 1248 Million Dollar Highway for a two vehicle crash with possibly no injuries

Jeanne P. Carloni, 87, of 49 Willard Ave., Bradford, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home. 

Born on April 12, 1939, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Leo P. and Irene (Gatesman) Carloni. She was a 1957 graduate from Bradford High School.

Jeanne was employed at Tate’s Fashionland, Corning Glass, and retired from Dale Electronics. She was a member of St. Bernard Church.

Surviving is one sister, Leona (Jimmy) Colosimo, and one brother, Francis (Joyce) Carloni, all of Bradford, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Rose Miller, and two brothers, Gino Carloni, and Joseph Carloni.

Private funeral services for her family will be held with Rev. John Jacquel, Pastor of St. Bernard Church officiating, burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. 

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com