Gary R. Kroh, 78, of Bradford, PA
Smethport – Gary R. Kroh, 78, of Bradford, PA passed away Friday (March 1, 2024) at The Pavilion at BRMC, Bradford.
He was born August 21, 1945 in Bradford, the son of Wayne and Nora (Gaul) Kroh. He had been married to Margaret Martin, who survives.
Gary was a 1963 graduate of Bradford High School and received an Associate Degree in Computer Science from University of Pittsburgh, Bradford.
He worked as a lab technician for Kendall/Witco Co. of Bradford, and later for Sunoco before his retirement. He co-owned Kroh Photography and Tuxedo Rental in Bradford for over 25 years.
Congratulations! Gavin Roessner Placed Second in the Area V Tournament on February 18
“Congratulations and Good Luck to Gavin Roessner as he competes in the Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling Junior High State Tournament this weekend in Johnstown, PA. Gavin placed second in the Area V tournament on February 18 to earn his place in the state tournament. Gavin is an eighth grader at Coudersport Jr/Sr High School. Good luck!”
Leaping for Leaplings at UPMC Magee-Womens Facilities
Williamsport, Pa., March 1, 2024 – Babies born at UPMC Magee-Womens facilities in North Central Pa. celebrated the rarest of rare birthdays on Leap Day, February 29.
Eight newborns were welcomed to the region with babies being born at UPMC Magee-Womens facilities at UPMC Cole, UPMC Wellsboro, and UPMC Williamsport. A total of 72 babies were born on Leap Day across all UPMC Magee-Womens facilities.
It’s estimated that there were 362,000 babies born on February 29 in the United States and approximately 5 million people celebrated their birthdays worldwide.
To learn more about UPMC Magee-Womens services in northcentral Pennsylvania, go to UPMC.com/MaternityNCPA.
Caption: Babies born at UPMC Magee-Womens facilities in North Central Pa. were welcomed into the world on Leap Day, February 29.
Oswayo Valley Memorial Library March News
Closures: The library will be closed on Friday, March 29th, and Saturday, March 30t for the holiday weekend. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday, April 2nd.
Gertrude Hawk Candy Bar Sale: The library is selling Gertrude Hawk candy bars in various flavors. Stop at the library or Sprout’s Drug Store and get some today!
Gertrude Hawk Easter Candy Fundraiser: Candy is being shipped to us the week of March 11th. We will announce, or call when orders are ready to be picked up.
Quart Soup Sale Pick-Up & Bake Sale: Soup orders will be ready for pick-up on Saturday, March 9th, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. The library will also be holding a bake sale that day. Stop in and grab some goodies!
NPRC President Susie Snelick Appointed to Rural Community College Alliance Board of Directors
WARREN – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College President, Susie Snelick, was appointed to her position on the Board of Directors for the Rural Community College Alliance (RCCA) on Monday, February 19. Snelick is now one of just 13 higher education professionals from across the country who currently serve on RCCA’s board of directors.
Snelick’s involvement with the alliance began shortly after she became president at NPRC. Snelick attended their annual conference and immediately was welcomed as a part of the RCCA family. This connection brought her back every year for the past three years, Snelick has attended regularly scheduled networking events, conferences, and meetings hosted by the RCCA to learn from a wide collection of industry experts who share a similar goal of providing quality education to those in small towns and communities. It helped her to learn many best practices, develop new ideas, and pivot to help better serve students from across NPRC’s territory.
James D. Johns, 72, of Smethport, formerly of Coudersport
James D. Johns, 72, of Smethport, formerly of Coudersport, passed away Thursday February 29, 2024 at his home.
James was born on May 18, 1951, in Lancaster, the son of the late Brady and Miriam Johns. On December 12, 1970 he married the former Glory Winters and celebrated 48 years of marriage until her passing on June 23, 2019.
James was a truck driver and owned and operated Glory Trail Trucking Company with his wife. He later worked for Butler Transportation. James was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle, Coudersport, the NRA, and a contributor to the Family Life Center. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family.
Causer to Offer Property Tax/Rent Rebate Assistance in Bradford, Mt. Jewett, Shinglehouse Next Week
BRADFORD – The annual Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinics hosted by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) continue next week as follows:
- Bradford Senior Center, 60 Campus Drive, Bradford: Monday, March 4, 9-11 a.m.
- Mt. Jewett Senior Center, 8 E. Main St., Mt. Jewett: Tuesday, March 5, 1-3 p.m.
- Oswayo Valley Senior Center, 128 Lyons St., Shinglehouse: Wednesday, March 6, 9-11 a.m.
The service is free.
A new state law increased income eligibility limits to $45,000 for both homeowners and renters, and residents should exclude 50% of Social Security when calculating income. The maximum rebate was also increased from $650 to $1,000. The program benefits eligible residents 65 years and older; widows and widowers 50 years and older; and people with disabilities 18 years and older.
Pen Pal Connection
We are excited to offer a new program for adults (18+ yrs). We
have officially established a pen pal program with Goose Creek
Library, a rural library in South Carolina. Participants can savor
the anticipation of sending and receiving physical letters with new
friends while learning about their communities. All letters will be
dropped off and delivered to the library for safety and simplicity.
The library will collect letters and will mail them to our partner
library in one package. All return letters will come in one package
to the library as well. We will cover the shipping costs.
Connect with someone in another state!
Registration is easy! Simply access the registration from by
scanning the QR code in our Pen Pal Connection graphic or
use the following link:
https://forms.gle/2c3gA7WRMkcMpfF29
Gloria J. Schenback, 65, of 7286 Rawson Road, Cuba, NY
Gloria J. Schenback: Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister
Gloria J. Schenback, 65, of 7286 Rawson Road, Cuba, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at home.
Born on December 31, 1958, in Buffalo, she was a daughter of David F. Schenback and Patricia Siehl.
Gloria was a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1977.
She obtained her CDL License to drive truck and had worked for various trucking companies over the years including R.E. Lipp Enterprises.
Gloria enjoyed Dairy Farming, ceramics, baking, building puzzles, and computer games, but most of all spending time with her grandchildren.
Get Ready for the Solar Eclipse on April 8th! Cherry Springs State Park and Two Local Libraries are Partnering to Offer Programs to Learn More About Eclipses.
On Thursday, March 14th, bring preschoolers to the Coudersport Public Library for Storytime: Eclipses for a fun evening story time and craft! From 10 AM to 10:45 AM, we will read Total Solar Eclipse by Jayme Sandberg and illustrated by Kathleen Gadekin. Afterwards, kids will create an eclipse-themed craft to take home while learning about the solar eclipse that will happen in April and how to view it safely.
Then, on the evening of March 14th, teens and adults are invited to visit the Coudersport Library more in-depth look at eclipses with the Exploring Eclipses program from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Whether you’re planning on checking out the eclipse in-person or are just interested in learning more about them, this program will help you make the most of your eclipse-viewing day. We’ll learn about what an eclipse is, history of eclipses, how to safely view an eclipse, and what to expect on April 8th. Eclipse glasses and pinhole viewers are available to participants, while supplies last. This program is best for teens and adults, though families with children are welcome to attend. The park is also partnering with the Galeton Public library to offer the same Exploring Eclipses program geared toward older kids, teens, and adults on Thursday, March 21st, from 6 PM to 7 PM. Note the slight time difference from the Coudersport Library program.
All programs are free, no pre-registration required. In the event of inclement weather, the Coudersport story time will be rescheduled to Thurs, 3/21 and the teen/adult program to Tues, 3/19. For more information about the programs, please email Susan at sschenck@pa.gov or call her at 814-435-3580. For more info on the location or to speak with someone at the Coudersport Public Library, please email coudersportlibrary@gmail.com, or call 814-274-9382. If you wish to speak with someone at the Galeton Public Library, please call 814-435-2321.
If you’re looking for something to do close to home on the day of the eclipse, April 8th, join us at Cherry Springs State Park to view the partial eclipse. Stop by any time between 2 PM and 4:30 PM to enjoy free, fun activities and look through our specially filtered solar telescopes! Eclipse glasses will be available while supplies last. The peak of the eclipse will occur around 3:20 PM. The eclipse will not be visible if it is cloudy. While not required, registration is encouraged to relay information about the weather. No pets, please. Large crowds and sensitive equipment do not create a pet-friendly environment. Registration and more information can be found here: https://bit.ly/CHSPEclipse2024
PA Drilling Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to SCORPIO ENERGY INC in Howe Township, Forest County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2/28/2024 to SCORPIO ENERGY INC in Howe Township, Forest county. 78.53 – EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL – Operator failed to design, implement and maintain best management practices and an erosion and sediment control plan in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102, during and after earthmoving or soil disturbing activities, including the activities related to siting, drilling, completing, producing, servicing and plugging, constructing, utilizing and restoring the site and access road. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-02-28 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Arrest Made In Amish Woman’s Homicide
SPARTANSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man was arrested Saturday and charged with the slaying of a pregnant Amish woman whose body was found last week.
Shawn C. Cranston, 52, of Corry, has been charged with criminal homicide, criminal homicide of an unborn child, burglary and criminal trespass, Pennsylvania State Police said.
He was denied bail at a preliminary arraignment early Saturday morning and is being held at the Crawford County jail. Read more……….
Causer to Hold Satellite Office Hours
State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will hold monthly satellite office hours on Thursday, March 7, from 9-11 a.m. at the Emporium Borough Office.
Services available include assisting constituents with state-related issues or concerns, assistance with driver license and vehicle registration applications, and help in filling out applications for various state programs, such as the senior citizen Property Tax/Rent Rebate and PACE prescription drug assistance programs.
People who cannot make the satellite sessions may contact Causer’s offices in Bradford at 78 Main St., first floor, telephone 814-362-4400; or Coudersport, 107 S. Main St., Room 1, telephone 814-274-9769; or Kane, 54 Fraley St., Suite 2, telephone 814-837-0880. Information is also available at www.RepCauser.com or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/RepCauser.
Student of the Week Levi Burrous
The SHCTC Networking and Security instructor, Mr. Bryant, is proud to announce the Student of the Week, Levi Burrous. Levi (Grade 12, CASD) has demonstrated the resiliency and persistence needed to be successful in whatever field he pursues. Levi exhibits an outstanding work ethic in shop labs and on theory assignments. He takes advantage of dual enrollment college credits at the CTC and has been accepted to Alfred State College. Levi is currently seeking his Network Pro certification.
North Central Supply And the “Shops of Quarterwest”
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