Northern Pennsylvania Regional College Vice President of Workforce Development, Adam Johnson, was recently selected to take part in the National Association of Workforce Development Professional’s (NAWDP) inaugural Leadership Academy cohort. Offered in partnership with the University of Georgia’s J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development, this transformative program empowers workforce professionals to elevate their leadership impact. The Academy is designed to empower and equip leaders with the essential skills, knowledge, and innovative strategies needed to drive transformational change within the workforce development sector.

NAWDP is a professional association representing individual workforce development and human resources practitioners, who connect jobseekers, educators, and companies to advance the American economy. The organization provides professional development, resources, and certification credibility to individuals seeking to thrive in the workforce development industry as thought leaders and innovators. As the leading advocate for workforce development professionals, NAWDP builds relationships and connections with other industry-leading organizations to challenge and collaborate for the advancement of the industry. NAWDP ‘s mission is to enrich the workforce development community by connecting and advancing workforce professionals through building innovative partnerships.

Catherine A. Jordan, 82, of Ridgway, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

She was born on August 2, 1942, in Oxford, PA, the daughter of the late Frank and Helen Marson McCory.

On June 20, 1959, she married the late Ronald B. Jordan, who preceded her in death on August 1, 2014.

Aidan Clark  and Madison Fillhart were selected through audition to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 2 Jazz Band. 

The students will travel to Corry Area HS February 13-14, 2025 where they will rehearse with their band and present a public concert on Friday night at 6:00 PM.  Aidan and Madison will be working with Mr. Jerry Black, one of four guest conductors for the event.  Mr. Black is retired from the Union City School District.

ServSafe is a certification program developed by the Restaurant Association Education Foundation. The course meets certification requirements for individuals who are responsible for the safe handling of food in restaurants, schools, elder care facilities, lodges, bed and breakfasts, community centers, and other food concessions (organizations or businesses that sell or prepare food regularly). 

This course, taught by Rick Kralj, Penn State Educator, is scheduled for Thursdays, February 27 and March 6, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost is $165/person. The registration deadline is Thursday, February 20^th. To register, call (877) 489-1398 or go to http://extension.psu.edu/food-safety/serv-safe.

A new country-rock musical with strong ties to Tioga County is taking the stage in New York City after over a decade of development. Originally premiering as “Smile” at the Deane Center in Wellsboro in February 2013, the production has evolved into the hit musical Music City, which opened at the West End Theater in New York City in October 2024.

Written by Peter Zinn and featuring popular country-rock hits by JT Harding, Music City tells the story of a group of songwriters navigating the challenges of the early 2000s. Set in Nashville during a time of societal upheaval, the show explores the lives of its characters as they struggle to make their mark on one of America’s most iconic music scenes.

“Set in the early 2000s, in a Nashville fractured by the American methamphetamine crisis and the Global War on Terror, Music City’s hardscrabble band of songwriters struggles to leave their mark on one of America’s wildest music scenes,” says Chloe Rabinowitz of Broadway World.

With an updated storyline and new songs, Music City features a dynamic soundtrack, including familiar hits written by JT Harding like “Smile” by Uncle Kracker, “Somewhere With You” by Kenny Chesney, “Sangria” by Blake Shelton, “Alone With You” by Keith Urban, and many more.

Mason Ashcroft, 18, of Hemlock Ave. in Kane, passed away Thursday (Jan. 9) in UPMC-Presbyterian.  Born March 24, 2006 in Twenty-Nine Palms, CA, he is the son of Bryan Ashcroft and Lindsay (Hicks) Vito.

Mason was currently employed at Walmart in St. Marys and had also worked at Lillians Ice Cream Stand.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

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, January 18, 2025, through Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. 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 On-Line Messenger Service Centers, please call ahead for hours of operation during holidays.

James S. Monks, Sr. age 88, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, January 9, 2025.  He was born on May 8, 1936 in Wellsboro, PA a son of the late Hugh and Margaret (Dartt) Monks and was married to the late Kathleen E. (Maynard) Monks. 

Jim worked for the Army Corps of Engineers at the Tioga Hammond Lakes and enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and the STPR.