The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners today gave final approval to the 2024-25 hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits.

Modifications for the 2024-25 seasons include:

·         For black bear, the October muzzleloader season will be shortened to three days to reduce harvest rates on female bears and thereby promote stabilization of the bear population.

The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners met today in Harrisburg, hearing public comment and conducting official business. The commissioners gave final approval to the 2024-25 hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits, which are outlined in a separate news release.

Other highlights from today’s meeting follow.

MARTEN PLAN POSTPONED INDEFINITELY

The Board of Game Commissioners today in a split vote postponed indefinitely final acceptance of the 2024-2033 American Marten Reintroduction and Management Plan, which calls for returning the native furbearer to the state.

But that might not be as long a delay as it might seem.

Dear Friend,

The Maple Festival Parade reflects all aspects of Potter County, from antique cars to High School Marching Bands!  I’m sure you would agree that a “great” parade is one that is colorful and comes to life through the imagination of our own residents. 

Pennsylvania Lumber Museum

Bring the family to our Spring Antique Show on Saturday, April 20, and Sunday, April 21 to shop a variety of antiques and collectibles, including furniture, clothing, toys, books, and more. Historic trade demonstrations will be happening throughout the day.

Saturday only, visitors can see the museum’s steam-powered sawmill in action!

$8.00/Adult, $5.00/Youth (ages 4 to 11)

The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum is located at 5660 US Route 6, Ulysses TWP, PA 16948

April 10, 2024, Oregon Spice Company, Portland, OR is recalling Johnny’s Parmesan Garlic Seasoning 5oz because it may contain undeclared sesame. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The product was distributed in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, and Alaska to Fred Meyer, QFC, Albertson’s and Safeway stores, as well as Amazon.com and online orders placed through https://link.edgepilot.com/s/655a1f0e/5w2Vpc_piEaWbxzcpYqXbg?u=http://www.johnnysfinefoods.com/.

Global Mix, Inc. of New York, is recalling tejocote products to include the following brands: Eva Nutrition, Science of Alpha, Niwali, NWL Nutra. The recalled products are labeled as tejocote root but are toxic yellow oleander.

Ingestion of yellow oleander can cause neurologic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular adverse health effects that may be severe, or even fatal. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, cardiac changes, dysrhythmia, and more.

Elk County- Instructions, list of participating employers, and applications for the 2024 Dr. William C. Conrad / Stackpole-Hall Foundation Summer Jobs Program are now available at www.stackpolehall.org under the Summer Jobs section.  Students must be residents of Elk County and attending an approved higher education institution for the Fall Semester of 2024.  The website contains complete eligibility information along with a list of employers and jobs available. All jobs are with Elk County non-profit organizations.  Students should download and complete the application forms and send them directly to the employers as soon as possible since employers may begin hiring at their discretion.   Students may work from May 5 through August 10th and will earn $12.00 per hour for up to 480 hours during the summer.

Over the past 40 years, the Foundation has provided more than 4,090 jobs and committed over $5.1 million to this program.  When the Foundation’s support is added to the contribution by the Pennsylvania State Work Study Program and the employers’ share, millions of dollars have been earned by college students in Elk County.

Williamsport, Pa., April 9, 2024 – UPMC in North Central Pa. is buzzing with good news as five employees earned the inaugural BEE Award for the first quarter of 2024.

The BEE Award, meaning Be Extraordinary Every Day, recognizes the care team that supports nursing staff and works closely with them to provide patients with the compassion and care they need.