At 6 p.m. this Friday, August 16, Logan Route will perform on the outdoor stage at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. The outdoor stage is located on the Central Avenue side of the building.
This past summer, I had the opportunity to intern at the Cameron County Commissioners’ Office as the Marketing Intern. I have been the person behind the summer’s posts on the Look Up Cameron County Facebook Page and website. I have learned a lot during my time in the Commissioner’s Office that I will take with me through college and my career. During my time here, I have boosted the amount of followers on the Facebook page, gained more insights and page views on the website, conducted interviews with local businesses and community members to better promote their businesses and share their stories.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists in north central Pennsylvania are advised the following roads in the area (listed by county) are closed or have a lane restriction due to flooding, downed trees or utilities. Updates will be sent periodically.
Lycoming
Tioga
Harrisburg, PA – Thanks to investments in the 2024-25 bipartisan budget signed into law by Governor Shapiro, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will introduce two new programs to hire more staff and expand permitting capacity at the agency.
Pennsylvanians deserve a government that works effectively and efficiently to get them answers and keep the economy moving – the Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Economic Development (SPEED) program and Chapter 105 Joint Permit Pilot Program will help DEP continue to reduce backlogs and process permits more quickly.
Read More by clicking the link below.
PA DEP Website
https://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/NewsRoomPublic/NewsReleases.aspx?id=22452&typeid=1
Dolores J. Hoyt
Dolores J. “Dee” Hoyt, 60, of Coudersport, formerly of New Hampshire, passed away in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Those who have suffered major building catastrophic loss on their property in Potter County during last week’s flooding are advised to contact the Assessment Office so that their tax assessments can be adjusted accordingly. Without such notification, property owners may find that they are continuing to pay school district, municipal and county real estate tax on buildings that are no longer usable. Those who are aware of neighbors who were affected are asked to help spread the word. Chief Assessor Jake Ostrom advised those seeking more information to call 814-274-0517 or email jostrom@pottercountypa.net.
The Potter County Department of Emergency Services will continue to accept damage reports from any permanent resident in Potter County who may have sustained uninsured damage due to recent flooding which occurred on August 9, 2024.
Residents should contact their local municipal officials or the Potter County DES Office to complete a damage assessment form. Forms may be returned to municipal officials or Potter County DES at pcema@pottercountypa.net Damage Assessment Reports will be accepted until 1 pm on Friday, August 16th. Pictures of the damage may also be emailed to the above address.
Janice L. RUPPERT, 63, of Friendship, NY, died Monday, August 12, 2024 in her home.
Born August 2, 1961, in Rochester, she was the daughter of Richard and Eleanor M. Cady Heckman. A 1980 graduate of Jefferson High School in Rochester, she was employed by Delphi on the assembly line. Jan was a strong, caring, and warm-hearted person. She was a very supportive mother to her children.
George E. Rought: Loving Father and Grandfather
George E. Rought, 89, of 2282 State Route 305, Town of Clarksville, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 at home after a lengthy illness.
Born on May 30, 1935, in Sayre, PA, he was a son of Harry and Nina Woodruff Rought. On July 20, 1954, in Montrose, PA he married the former June A. Crain who predeceased him on December 6, 2019.
George worked for LC Whitford Construction as a heavy equipment operator for over 20 years. He then went to work for the Town of Clarksville Highway Department prior to his retirement.
He was a member of the Local Teamsters Union, the Cuba VFW Post 2721, Cuba American Legion Post 655, and the Shawn M. Clemens Memorial AmVets Post 1 in Cuba.
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College has announced students who achieved Dean’s List recognition for the Summer 2024.
Students take classes at one of our over 25 different instructional locations and include:
Gregory L. Cannon, 67, of 500 Interstate Parkway, Bradford, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Urma R. Rinker: Loving Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend.
Urma R. Rinker, 81, of 4338 State Route 305 South, Cuba, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 12, 2024 at home.
Born on September 11, 1942, Wellsville, New York she was a daughter of Lawrence W. and Helen C. Walter Harmon.
Urma was a graduate of Richburg Central School. She had been employed by Acme Electric Corp. of Cuba for many years prior to her retirement.
She like to read, pink and purple were her favorite colors, the rose was her favorite flower and spending time her family and friends brought her endless joy. She looked forward to the monthly Acme retirement luncheons and connecting with her past coworkers, riding through the country and watching the wildlife from her front porch. Throughout her life she was a true animal lover and raised many cats that brought her great joy.
OLEAN, N.Y., August 12 – Seven local graduates received healthcare/technical scholarships from the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.
Olivia Graham of Allegany-Limestone and Cara Ossont of Franklinville received the Pat McGee Nursing Scholarship for $700 each.
Olean, NY – Olean General Hospital (OGH), a member hospital of Kaleida Health, celebrates another first performed by Thomas Langan, MD, vascular surgeon. In May, Dr. Langan and his team completed the first-ever transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) procedure at the hospital campus.
William A. “Bill” Tillotson, age 71, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Monday, August 12, 2024.
He was born on June 14, 1953 in Blossburg, PA, a son of the late Robert and Doris (Smith) Tillotson and was married to Sandy L. (Clark) Tillotson. Bill was formerly employed by Dietrich’s Milk Products, Middlebury Center, PA. He was a member of the REMF, the MCH hunting club, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on farms and was a football and baseball fan.
He is survived by his wife: Sandy Tillotson of Wellsboro, PA, stepsons: Tom (Beverly) Cleveland, Kevin Cleveland, both of Wellsboro, PA, step-daughter: Tammie (George) Hill of Wellsboro, PA, brother: Robert (Ursula) Tillotson of Germany, sister: Sherry Brooks of Wellsboro, PA, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by sisters: Viola Gorda, Roberta Dixon and a brother: Paul Tillotson.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) is hosting a virtual Information Session on Tuesday, September 24 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. This event is designed to welcome anyone who may be thinking about applying to NPRC or registering for a workforce development opportunity in the future. Those interested in attending are encouraged to sign up at NPRCEvents.org.
Edith J. (Greener) Metarko, age 91, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
She was born on September 6, 1932 in Philadelphia (Germantown), PA, a daughter of the late Raymond R. Greener and Helen E. (Riday) Franck. She was married for 67 years to Robert P. “Bob” Metarko and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
3 Day Estate Sale! August 15 to 17 – Thursday and Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 4pm
1 S Nookside LN, Bradford, PA 16701 (Right off Interstate Pkwy.)
Better homes wrought iron outdoor set, grandfather clock, Cats Meow, Sleep Number adjustable bed, pillow top bed, high back chairs, solid oak bedroom furniture, outdoor times, torch set, ladder, country chic items, stairway chair lift, kitchen items, stands, cabinets, desks, jewelry stand, modern decor, glass ware, crystal, costume jewelry, holiday decor, living room furniture, globes, TVs, Fenton, few hand tools, clothes, and much more. This will be a chance for quality items at reasonable prices.
Extremely clean house and items! Good buys for someone. Furniture is all great quality. Do not block driveways or roads. Click HERE for Facebook page
Darlene F. Lathrop, 79, of Port Allegany, passed away on Monday (August 12, 2024) at her home in Port Allegany, surrounded by her family.
She was born August 24, 1944 in Port Allegany, the daughter of Clarence R, “Bob” and Dorothy (Hobbs) Niles.On December 7, 1978 in Port Allegany she married Richard G. Lathrop, who survives.
Mrs. Lathrop graduated form Port Allegany High School in 1962 and Bradford Nursing School in 1963.
Linda L. Schwabenbauer, 69, of St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a brief illness.
She was born on June 6, 1955 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Earl and Clara Ferris VanAlstine.
