At 1 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 9, Kacy Hagan, a professional dance instructor, is giving a free swing dance lesson in the lobby at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
At 7 p.m. Saturday night, Dec. 9, dance to swing music performed by the Starliters Big Band in the Deane Center’s Coolidge Theatre.
December 16 @ 6 PM
Let’s spread some Christmas cheer to those folks who can’t get out and see the Christmas lights. Get those ATV AND UTV decked out and join our community in a fun night out on the town.
We will meet at the Willow Street side of the park. (by the pool). You can unload your trailers there. You may also do so at the Firehall parking lot. We will ride to Sena Kean and then down Willow St. past Lakeview. Come on out and enjoy the lights. Our ride will end at the Firehall with cookies, coffee and hot Chocolate.
If you would like to donate, please do, all donations will be split between the Food Bank and The Child Advocate Center. Spread that Christmas cheer throughout our town. This year we will give first, second and third prizes for best decorated and a prize for who came the longest distance. Get those machines decorated and join us on Saturday, December 16.
HARRISBURG – State grants to help in the continued preservation of local history were awarded to historical societies in Bradford, Tioga and Wyoming counties, according to Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford).
The funding was made possible through the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC)’s Cultural and Historical Grant Program, which provides general operating support to museums and historical societies not directly supported by other state programs.
“The PHMC grants are really appreciated by the counties involved,” said Pickett. “Many people volunteer and work to create fundraisers for these organizations. Cultural and historical preservation is very important for the enjoyment of each of us, and also to leave legacies for future generations.”
“Our region is blessed with a rich history, and it is important to always remember and celebrate that,” Owlett said. “I am pleased to see these important investments here in the Northern Tier.”
The local PHMC grants are as follows:
PHMC awarded nearly $2 million in support grants to 158 eligible museums and county historical societies in 58 counties using a formula based on a percentage of each organization’s annual operating budget.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) today announced $12,000 in state grants have been awarded to three area organizations by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC).
The Eldred World War II Museum, as well as the Cameron County Historical Society and McKean County Historical Society, each were awarded $4,000 through the Cultural and Historical Support Grant Program.
“Our historical societies play a valuable role in preserving and teaching about local history, and the Eldred World War II Museum is an outstanding asset to our region, preserving the history of World War II and highlighting the role the community of Eldred played in supporting the war,” Causer said. “I was glad to support this important investment in these organizations.”
Congratulations to the 2024 officers of the Smethport Fire Department Inc.
Chief 2 Steve Field
210 Tom Field
220 Jimmy Neely
240 James Taylor
250 Pending Vote 1/4/24
Safety
Officer Jeff Young
Fire Police
Capt 270 Jim Dougherty
President Jimmy Wenner
Vice Pres Garrett Bickford
Secretary Angie Wright
Treasurer Charlie Jones
Gary Edward FANTON, 80, of Cabot, PA, formerly of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, December 6, 2023 in Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Butler, PA.
Born October 17, 1943, in Wellsville, he was the son of Lyle V. and Lucille M. Flynn Fanton. A graduate of Wellsville Central School and Alfred State College graduate, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1965—1968. He was stationed at Ahn Khe, Vietnam with the 1st Air Cavalry Division from July 1966—July 1967.
On June 4, 1966, in Hallsport, NY, he married the former Gloria J. Smith, who survives.
Gary was employed by National Fuel in Wellsville as a serviceman and regulator technician for 38 years, retiring in 2003. He was a member of Morrison Hayes American Legion Post #702 in Wellsville and past assessor for the Towns of Willing, Independence, Alma, and Wellsville.
Gary was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be remembered for his sense of humor and sense of responsibility to always lend a helping hand to anyone in need.
Annette K. BAKER, nee Brundage, 78, of Bradford, PA, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
Friends may call at Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 152 Seaward Ave., Bradford, PA 16701 on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, with a Memorial Service following at 12:00 PM. Rev. John Kearns will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews Settlement Cemetery.
November 19, 2023 — American Snuff Company (ASC) is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Kodiak Premium Wintergreen Longcut Tobacco manufactured at ASCs facility in Clarksville, TN, and distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. ASC has notified the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the voluntary recall and is working with the Agency on this matter.
Cardinal Health Issues Medical Device Recall for Nurse Assist Products Contained Within Kits/Trays
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Dept 5 Crary Hose, Dept 6 Knoxville-Deerfield, Dept 16 Clymer Hose, Dept 3 Elkland (RIT,) Dept 26 Sabinsville Ambulance, UPMC ALS were dispatched to Kwik-Fill at 465 East Main Street, Westfield Borough.
We have scheduled several exciting Collette tours for the last half of 2024 and the first half of 2025!
Collette’s own Matt D’Eramo will provide details of each trip at a Zoom Information Session scheduled for Monday, October 23rd at 6:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street. If you want to attend at home, use this link to register for the Information Session: https://tinyurl.com/PCEC2024TravelSeries. If you plan to attend at the Education Council, please email jmorley@pcedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877 to let us know if you plan to attend the presentation at the Education Council.
We are close to closing a very special chapter for us. Today all of our employees came together to surprise our one and only Charlie Jones with a much-deserved retirement party! Charlie started with the Boro in 1984 or as he will tell you 39 years 1 month and 26 days ago.
Charlie has been one of those employees who never cared if it had to do with water, sewer, or electric if you called for help he was one of the first ones out. When the snow started falling he would automatically be at the Sheds getting trucks running and loaded. The stories we could all tell about him or the thank yous that we owe him are far longer than Facebook will allow us to post. So Charlie we thank you for everything over the last 39 years.
We also need to thank Bill Gallup for his craftsmanship and building the light for Charlie.
We also celebrated the retirement of Tom Coldren, Tom came to us part time all the way back in 2015. He has been an important part of the team since we gave him a key, Tom has worked in the park, plowed snow, run equipment (we’re still trying to find something he can’t operate) and done literally every task that we could think of. Tom has been another employee that has been one of the first out and never cared who was calling the standard response has always been “I’ll be right there”
Both of these guys have been an important part of our success over the years. Selfless dedication to the job and the needs of the public is what they have shown all of us and we are forever grateful that we have had the privilege to work alongside you.
Last but not least we want to thank Mayor Wayne Foltz who provided today’s meal for the party, and also all the members of Borough Council who came today to thank Charlie and Tom for everything they have done.
It’s time for a Winter Wonderland – Saturday, December 9 from 3-7 p.m. on the Port Allegany Town Square. Santa and Mrs Claus will be at Winter Wonderland to chat with the children and pose for pictures. The Moose Lodge is offering wagon rides, Cinco C’s will have alpacas on the square and the Reins for Rescues will provide horse rides.
There will be vendors including the Evangelical Covenant Church with free hot chocolate and candy canes. Food vendors include Charli’s, Eddies on Main, Fox’s, Flammata Pizza and the Moose Lodge.
The Winter Wonderland is part of a new holiday tradition in Port Allegany, sponsored by the PAWC (Port Allegany Women’s Club) and organized by the Christmas Lighting Committee led by Dotty Anderson.
Members include Joyce Stehle, Sylvia Cole, Dian Parrish, Sharen Horvath, Anna Fair, Lindsay Isherwood, Lauren Jackson, Jennifer Taylor, Norm and Debby Cox, Joel Anderson, Stacey Kinney and Sherry Main. This group also organized the Light Up Night on the Square and the Community House Decorating Contest.
City of Bradford Police report a motor vehicle accident involving Bradford School District bus. No injuries were reported, all children were removed safely. Investigation is ongoing.
School St. will temporarily be shut down between Mechanic St. and Pearl St. to allow cleanup.
UPDATED December 7, 2023: (MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, following a sentencing hearing at the McKean County Courthouse, the Bradford man who was driving a vehicle while under the influence and crashed, causing a man’s death, was sentenced to a period of state incarceration.
Darian Ramdin pled guilty to Homicide by Vehicle while DUI, Aggravated Assault while DUI, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police and other charges for the crash on July 16, 2023 on East Main Street in Bradford.
Wallace Easton was killed in the crash and a juvenile female suffered serious injury. Both were passengers in the Ramdin vehicle.
Ramdin was sentenced by Judge John H. Pavlock to a term of incarceration of 4 years to 8 years plus 3 years of consecutive probation and other terms. At the time of the crash, Ramdin had been out on bail for a charge of delivery of marijuana.
Wallace Easton’s mother spoke at sentencing that her son’s organs were donated and, in that way, he lives on. Ramdin read a statement to the Court prior to sentencing.
There Is Hope!
by
Pastor B.J. Knefley
It doesn’t take a genius to know that we are living in some difficult times. Money is tight, bills are high and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. Business are struggling not for lack of customers but rather for lack of workers. In addition to this, human suffering continues. Within the past couple of weeks, a couple of friends have passed away. One, a wife of a good friend with whom I did motorcycle ministry, passed away after years of battling cancer. Shortly after the funeral, another friend suffered a heart attack. Although recovering, it has shaken up his life. While shopping for a new car the salesman shared his personal struggles in his marriage. Wherever you go, people are having difficulty, but I believe that there is a hope.
Jesus stated, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has appointed me to preach Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the downtrodden will be freed from their oppressors.” (Luke 4:18). In case you haven’t noticed, each of us is a prisoner of some sort. We are all being held captive by something. And although we can find a variety of things that can give us relief, it is only temporary. Jesus is the redeemer of broken lives, not Oprah. Jesus is the only one that that has the real answers to your problems, not Dr. Phil. Even all of creation understands this. The writer of Romans states, “All creation anticipates the day when it will join God’s children in glorious freedom from death and decay.” (Romans 8:21). It, (creation), understands that the transformation into the beauty for which it was created is a hope that awaits her, just as it is for each of us.
We live in a fallen world. All the advancements in medicine, in science, education and techniques, haven’t changed human suffering. Our best economic advisors can’t agree on what is the best approach to bringing stability to our economy. If we would only realize that Jesus has already redeemed it, we would have a better understanding of how to walk through it. Think about it.
Kennth James Vogt, Sr., 70, of St. Marys, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 with his wife and brother, Dale, by his side at Jefferson Manor following complications with Alzheimer’s.
Ken was born on October 21, 1953 in St. Marys, the fourth son of late Robert “Fish” and Joyce Wehler Vogt.
On June 18, 1977 Ken married his sweetheart and wife of more than 46 years, Geraldine Donachy Vogt.
He was a 1973 graduate of Elk County Christian High School. Ken was an avid Steeler fan and enjoyed spending time in nature. He was a multi-talented athlete of baseball, softball, karate, bowling, and golf. He loved the outdoors, animals, sports, and his family. He enjoyed umpiring and working with kids.
John L. “Jack” Green, 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, after a brief illness.
Jack was born on May 12, 1937, in Philipsburg, PA to the late Charles Leroy “Roy” Green and Bertha Seabolt Green. He graduated from BCI High School in 1955 and received his degree in education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He returned to BCI as a teacher, where he met his future wife, Rosemarie.
