Maureen G. “Moe” Amacher, 57, of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
She was born on May 9, 1967, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Tom Musisko.
On February 14, 1990, she married Michael Amacher. Together they shared nearly 35 years of love and marriage.
Maureen was raised in the Pittsburgh area before moving back to Ridgway, and attended Ridgway schools. She was employed by TriCounty Urology for many years until the retirement of Dr. Rudick.
Olean, N.Y., January 31 – The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation board of directors recently elected Theresa Raftis to its board for a three-year term and named its slate of Foundation officer for 2024.
Raftis, a retail services officer at Community Bank, last served on the CRCF board in 2023.
CRCF board members are allowed to serve three consecutive three-year terms so long as they are re-elected after each term. After three consecutive terms, board members are required to take one year off, said Kirk Windus, CRCF executive director.
There will be a special Committee of the Whole meeting immediately following our Legislative Board meeting on Wednesday, February 12. The estimated start time is 3 p.m. It is my understanding that the entire meeting will be held in executive session to discuss the proposed acquisition or lease of real property.
The Farmers Market will be the first Saturday of each month until May, held in the Riley Gallery, next to the Crittenden, on Saturdays from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm (NEW HOURS). The next market will be this Saturday, February 1st. Here is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
[NOTICES:
* STARTING JANUARY 4TH, NEW WINTER MARKET HOURS ARE 11AM TO 2PM.
* Beginning in January the winter Farmers Market will be the first Saturday of each month until May. The Saturday dates are January 4, February 1, March 1, and April 5. In May, the market will again be on the square
* 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]
photo by John Eaton Two youngsters have fun with an ice sculpture of hearts in Wellsboro several years ago.
Wellsboro is celebrating winter with a variety of activities and entertainment for all ages on three Wellsboro Winter Weekends, February 8, 15, and 22.
Next Saturday, Feb. 8, is Ice and Spice Weekend. Love will be in the air in downtown Wellsboro. Seven different ice sculptures symbolizing love and romance carved from 19 blocks of ice weighing 300 pounds apiece or 2.85 tons will be on display on sidewalks in front of Main Street businesses.
Kyle Soltis, Eli Novak and Freddy Grosser will transport the ice from Elegant Ice to Wellsboro and assemble five of the seven ice sculptures.
Adventurous weekend warriors of any age who enjoy testing their skills are invited to participate in the Mt. Tom Challenge next Sunday, Feb. 9. It is free and open to anyone who wants to give it a try. Sponsor is the Tyoga Running Club based in Wellsboro.
Registration from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and the 9 a.m. start are both at the bottom of Mt. Tom. Participants run, climb or scramble up Mt. Tom’s 1,100 vertical feet of trail to its summit. After catching their breath and taking in views of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon and west nearly to Galeton, they continue a short distance along the ridge before descending Mt. Tom using a forest road.
NPRC Holding Inaugural Fundraiser for Student Scholarships
WARREN – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) is hosting an inaugural fundraising event – Denim and Diamonds – on Saturday, March 29 to help raise funds towards student scholarships at the institution. The fundraiser is slated to be held at the Timber Haven Event Center at the Cable Hollow Golf Club, located at 405 Norberg Road in Russell from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and will include dinner, a live auction, silent auction, and a giving tree; with a cocktail hour from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
With more than 10 years of commitment to serving the region, initially under the Education Consortium of the Upper Allegheny, NPRC is the local community’s partner in education. The institution is dedicated to responding to the critical needs of local employers and enhancing the skills of the region’s workforce.
In-Person and Telephonic Input Hearings Scheduled for Mid-February
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced a series of in-person and telephonic hearings to gather public input regarding the proposed acquisition of Frontier Communications (Frontier) by Verizon Communications (Verizon).
The joint application submitted by Frontier and Verizon seeks PUC approval to transfer control of Frontier and its wholly owned subsidiaries to Verizon.
WELLSBORO, PA (Citizens & Northern Corporation, NASDAQ: CZNC) – C&N, a trusted financial institution committed to supporting local businesses, announced a strategic partnership with ZSuite Tech, a leading provider of cutting-edge digital escrow and sub-accounting solutions to over 100 banks across the U.S. This collaboration will equip businesses in the community with the tools they need to streamline their financial operations and improve efficiency and regulatory compliance efforts.
Do we live in an age of entitlement? I ask the question because I hear the phrase “Not my job” from many, both young and old. How’d we get there? We see a piece of paper on the floor and call someone to pick it up. We leave the bathroom with an empty toilet paper roll because it’s not our job. Whatever happened to common courtesy? We throw our used paper towel into the trash but miss. Do we reach down and pick it up? No, we continue to walk out the door. Are we thinking that it’s not our job and that there’s a janitor who will take care of it?
Some of you may be from an era that the entire neighborhood looked out for you. If you got in trouble down the street, your parents heard about it before you got home. Other parents corrected your manners and behavior and didn’t think twice about it. Now? Don’t even try to fix someone else’s child. You’ll be in a heap of trouble.
We say it’s the parent’s job to raise their children, yet other parents are sabotaging their ability. How are they doing this? One parent told me their preteen was given alcohol at one house, and on another occasion at a different home, they were allowed to vape. And then we wonder why children are going off the rails. So, what’s the answer?
There was a time when society had a moral compass. Sadly, that compass has been broken. A quick look at history will show that when society was left to its demise, it crashed and burned. Why? Perhaps because it had lost its vision and purpose. When one thinks that life is all about them, others don’t matter. After all, it’s not their job. When I do as I please without consequences, I get to do as I please at the cost of others. But it does cost. The price is to society itself.
Social media gives everyone a platform to expound on whatever subject they choose. Do we ever wonder where all these opinions are leading us? Think about it.
There will be a Supervisor seat up for election this year (6 year term). Interested candidates will have to get a petition from the County Elections office and collect 10 signatures of registered voters in whichever party they are running. Petitions may be circulated February 18 and must be turned in by March 11. Requirements are that you are at least 18 years old, a registered voter, and have lived in the Township for at least 1 year.
Joan “Jennie” Viglione Morelli, 89, of Alpine Street, Ridgway, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, following a brief illness.
She was born on February 22, 1935, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lena Viglione.
Jennie’s love for God and family was extraordinary, she was known for her smile and love of laughter, the best medicine, Livio often said how her smile lights up the darkest room. Her smile was the brightest when her family were all together for Sunday dinner. She loved playing cards at The Elks Club with her girlfriends, also playing cinch after Sunday dinner with her granddaughters.
Michael A. Kamandulis, 75, of 101 Browns Road, Kersey, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Penn Highlands DuBois.
He was born October 11, 1949 in Brockton, MA, son of the late Joseph A. and Mathilda Miller Kamandulis. Michael graduated from Technical Memorial High School, Class of 1967. He furthered his education, earning his undergraduate degree from Edinboro University and master’s degree from Millersville University. Mike had a passion for learning and teaching, starting his career as a teacher Middletown High School. He eventually moved to the area to teach at Johnsonburg Area High School, where he was affectionately known as “Mr. K”. Following retirement, Mr. K taught at Penn State DuBois and continued his lifelong passion for learning and teaching.
Belmont, NY – When the Allegany County Democratic Committee hosts its monthly “Coffee with Democrats” from 10:00 am to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 8 in West Clarksville, they will be collecting non-perishable food to be donated to the food pantry operated by the Cuba Council of Churches: Our Lady of Angels Roman Catholic Church, Christ Episcopal Church, First Baptist Church, Cuba United Methodist Church, and North Park Wesleyan Church. This is one small way county Democrats “serve our community.”
The pantry has said the most needed items are cereals, canned fruits, canned vegetables (no beans) and canned pastas.
Ellen L. MATTESON, 76, of Whitesville, NY, died Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born May 9, 1948, in Jamestown, she was the daughter of Robert E. and Beatrice Walker Ostrander. She was married to Eddy Joe Matteson, who predeceased her on August 12, 2002. A graduate of Eden Central School, she was employed by the Beef Haus in Wellsville for many years. Ellen leaves behind her forever faithful and loyal fur baby, Ryleigh Ann.
H.B. Von Hause, 69, of Emporium, PA passed away at Penn Highlands DuBois in DuBois, PA on Wednesday night (January 29, 2025). Von was born February 4, 1955 in Youngstown, Ohio a son of the late Harry and Nora Howlett Hause. On June 3, 1978 at Square Timber Vista on Ridge Road he married Sandra George, who survives.
Von attended Cameron County High School where he played football and other sports. He was employed for many years as a Lumber Township Supervisor, where he served as chairman and roadmaster of Lumber Township. He served as president of the Cameron County Township Officials and was on various committees of Pennsylvania State Association of Township Officials. He served as president of the Cameron County Solid Waste Management Bureau, and on other various local committees.
Von had been the chairman of the Cameron County Democratic Committee and served on the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee and other offices over the years. He was especially proud of four generations of his family who served as chairman of the Cameron County Democratic Committee, including his grandmother, Margaret Moate, his father, Harry Hause and his son, Zachary Hause.
