Bizzak Doubles at Rolfe Beagle Club’s Statewide Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap
Johnsonburg, Pa.: Josh Bizzak of Wilcox is a well-known predator hunter and trapper. Saturday morning, Josh doubled up on coyotes – one through hunting and one through a cable restraint. Josh was set up for hunting on private land in Elk County and was using an electronic call. A female coyote showed up just before 1:00 a.m. Josh harvested the 31.6# coyote with a .17 Hornet.
While hunting another private area in Elk County later at 3:00 a.m., Josh set up on in the proximity of one of his cable restraints. As luck would have it, when Josh hit his electronic call, he got responses from both sides of the area, and up popped a large coyote. Josh harvested the 43.0# female, but when he went to retrieve his harvest, he found it was in his restraint! That is one of the beauties of being both a trapper and hunter, and entering a Hunt or Trap event.
Josh also showed off a beaver he had trapped earlier in the day.
Hunters are reminded that if they choose to participate during the second weekend of this two-weekend hunt or trap, they must have their registration postmarked by Thursday, 2/15.
Weigh-in is at 4:00 p.m. every day. Categories include coyote, fox, largest female coyote, and largest female fox. Additional information at the Facebook Page, Rolfe Beagle Club.
Super Saturday coming for Penn College athletics
A busy Saturday saw 11 Pennsylvania College of Technology wrestlers place among the top four as first-time members in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference. At the same time, the college’s basketball teams moved one game closer to their regular-season finales, which come on Tuesday.
And, it all points to what will be a Super Saturday this coming week with both basketball teams in postseason play, the wrestlers facing crosstown rival Lycoming College at a historic local venue and the college men’s lacrosse team getting its season underway.
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Gas Drilling Permits Issued for St. Marys
| PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Saint Marys City Township |
| Description: Gas permit issued on 2/5/2024 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC for site F10-F (SGL 25 WT 4109) 322H 53975 in Saint Marys City township, Elk county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-02-05 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, permit, drilling, Gas |
| PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Saint Marys City Township |
| Description: Gas permit issued on 2/5/2024 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC for site F10-F (SGL 25 WT 4109) 319H 53972 in Saint Marys City township, Elk county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-02-05 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, permit, drilling, Gas |
Bevacqua Sets Gray Fox Record at Rolfe Beagle Club’s Statewide Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap
Johnsonburg, Pa.: Ray Bevacqua of Johnsonburg brought in a beautiful female gray fox to the Rolfe Beagle Club’s Statewide Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap on Saturday that eclipsed the previous record set in 2023 by Josh Bizzak. Ray harvested his 12.2# female gray fox on private lands in Elk County about 10:30 Friday evening. Ray used an electronic call. Ray harvested this fox using his new rifle, an FX King .30 PCP air rifle.
The previous weight record for a female gray fox was 11.6#. Ray’s fox weighed in 12.2#. Congratulations, Ray, on setting a new record for a female gray fox at the Rolfe Beagle Club’s Hunt or Trap.
Hunters are reminded that if they choose to participate during the second weekend of this two-weekend hunt or trap, they must have their registration postmarked by Thursday, 2/15.
Weigh-in is at 4:00 p.m. every day. Categories include coyote, fox, largest female coyote, and largest female fox. Additional information at the Facebook Page, Rolfe Beagle Club.
Burnsides Explain Why They Walked Away From Nazi Extremism
Changing Directions for Ulysses, PA family as they walk away from far-right neo-Nazi extremism.
Jeff Schoep is the Founder of Beyond Barriers. From 1994 until early 2019, Jeff Schoep was the leader of the largest neo-Nazi organization in the United States, the National Socialist Movement (NSM). In March 2019 he became the highest profile former white nationalist to ever walk away from far-right extremism in the USA. Since then, Jeff has been an outspoken advocate against the ideology that he had been part of for 27 years, making him uniquely qualified to understand extremism and extremist ideologies. Jeff now works as an inspirational public speaker helping to educate communities and policy makers on how to effectively counter and prevent violent extremism. https://jeffschoep.com
North Central Supply And the “Shops of Quarterwest”
A reminder to all of our customers. We will only be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday for our winter hours until March.
We want to welcome “Bush Rangers Outdoors” ..
See them for all your hunting and fishing supplies…
New 2024 Fishing licenses are for sale…
Get your fishing gear here today!
Stop by and see the exciting things we are bringing to north central Pennsylvania.
Lyman Run Winter Adventure Hike
We’re offering a program at Lyman Run State Park next weekend.
Talk a guided nature walk at Lyman Run State Park on Saturday, February 17 from 1 PM – 3 PM. Catch the end of the winter beauty on a Winter Adventure Hike lead by our long-time dedicated volunteers, Friends of Lyman Run. We will be walking along the Lyman Run Trail below the dam. Distance will be around 2 to 3 miles, with some small hills. Meet at the Parking Lot near Lower Campground, https://bit.ly/LymanLowerParking. Be prepared with good hiking boots, hiking poles/sticks, and water.
No pre-registration required. Please note that our flush restrooms are closed for the season. For more information, visit https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/lyman_run_state_park, call 814-435-5010 or email sschenck@pa.gov.
Fundraiser Prizes Growing
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce first ever fundraiser prizes and vendors increasing. Lit & Lucky will feature a reverse raffle where you want your ticket number to be one of the last drawn. The prize is $2500. Tickets are $50/couple. The ticket is your entry into the drawing, food and two drink tickets. Vendors include Benezette wines, Triple Nickel Distillery and Straub Brewery. Vendors will have non-alcoholic and alcoholic choices for purchase and water will be free.
Shoe Wars
Working House Fire Closes SR 19 All Afternoon in the Town of Willing While Multiple Depts. Assist
Willing Volunteer Hose Company#1
This morning at 11:29 AM we were dispatched for a Structure fire at a location on State Route 19 in the town of Willing. due to the conditions, We were assisted on scene by Wellsville, Whitesville, Alma, Scio Fire Departments, Andover Fire air truck, Al-51, Willing Police, Wellsville Ambulance, Andover Ambulance, New York State DOT, National Grid, National Fuel, WNY Red Cross and a stand by at our station from Genesee PA Fire Department Thank you to everyone that showed up and gave a hand
Working House Fire in Allegany, NY Saturday
Allegany Fire Department
2/10/24 16:12 AFD was toned for a structure fire on E Main St. Deputy 4 was near the area and reported a working fire. Allegany crews made an interior attack to quickly knock down the room and contents fire. Due to multiple obstructs, Tower 6 had to reposition a couple of times to maneuver around power lines and poles, but eventually made it to the roof and checked for exterior extension. The neighbor was able to make a rescue of a pet dog that was in the room of origin. She needed to be taken to OGH for smoke inhalation by AREMS. One Allegany firefighter was also scene at the hospital for burns to his ear. Several mutual aid departments assisted on scene. The fire was determined to be accidental in nature.
5 to 8 Inches of Snow Possible Monday Evening Through Tuesday Afternoon in N Central PA
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* WHAT…Heavy snow is possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8
inches possible.
* WHERE…Portions of central Pennsylvania.
* WHEN…From Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Precipitation will start as a light rain
before transitioning into snow, becoming steadier and heavier
Monday night. Snowfall rates greater than 1 inch per hour will
be possible overnight into early Tuesday morning.
Super Turnout To Appeal Fracking Waste Injection Well in Tiny McKean County Community
Marty Wilder
Maude A. MORLEY, 98, of Ulysses, PA
Maude A. MORLEY, 98, of Ulysses, PA, died Saturday, February 10, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Friends may call at God’s Country Ministries, 1237 E. Second Street, Coudersport, PA on Friday, February 16, 2024 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, with Funeral Services following at 11:00 AM.
A complete obituary will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Adah F. Meacham, 68, of W. Ransom St., Port Allegany, PA
Adah F. Meacham
PORT ALLEGANY- Adah F. Meacham, 68, of W. Ransom St., passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Friday (Feb. 9, 2024) after a lengthy illness.
Born July 13, 1955, in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Walter F. and Jennie G. Shaffer Miles. On Feb. 19, 1977, she married David C. Meacham, who died Feb. 28, 2013.
Adah was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of the Port Allegany High School.
She was known for her generosity, love of family, and God. She enjoyed spending time with loved ones, working on various family and church events. Her hobbies included sewing, embroidery, crocheting, crafts, camping and enjoyed traveling with family.
Penn College set for first AMCC Championship
Penn College leads the way with four regionally ranked wrestlers heading into Saturday’s Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Championship. Action gets underway at 10 a.m. at Alfred State University.
Other teams competing for honors include Alfred State, Penn State Behrend, Pitt-Bradford and Hiram (Oh.) College.
Wildcats who are ranked in the Jan. 26 National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III Individual Mideast Region include Noah Hunt, who is fourth at 141 pounds; Kaden Ware, who is sixth at 133; TJ Martin, who is seventh at 149; and Travis Green, who is eighth at 165.
Monika M. (Stehmer) Moser, age 48, of Wellsboro, PA
Monika M. (Stehmer) Moser, age 48, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
She was born on May 15, 1975 in Cincinnati, OH, a daughter of Horst Peter and Christine (Schemainda) Stehmer. Monika was employed by Dollar General and loved coloring, cooking, gardening, being outdoors and especially spending time with her grandson.
She is survived by her parents: Horst Peter and Christine Stehmer of Fairfield, PA, son: Chase Moser of Mansfield, PA, daughter: Zoe (Ben) McCarthy of Mansfield, PA, sisters: Brigitte Sutherland of Portland, OR, Melanie (Steve) Stehmer-Townsend of Bethesda, MD, grandson: Liam McCarthy and her “soul sister”: Robyne Sautner of Blossburg, PA.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 10:00 am at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Wellsboro, PA with Rev. Jacek Bialkowski officiating. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.