Congratulations to Kane VFW Post 1132 on your 100th Anniversary! The post was chartered on January 29, 1924. Senator Cris Dush and I attended their celebration and presented House and Senate citations to Post Commander Dave Swanson and State Commander David “Spike” Gyger. Thank you all for your service. Here’s to another 100 years of supporting veterans! 
The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners today gave preliminary approval to the 2024-25 hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits.
Modifications proposed for the 2024-25 seasons include:
The public may offer comments on all proposed 2024-25 seasons and bag limits, as well as other board actions, between now and the board’s April meeting, when 2024-25 seasons and bag limits will be finalized, and antlerless deer license allocations will be determined.
The board is scheduled to meet April 12 and 13 at the Game Commission’s Harrisburg headquarters.
PROPOSED 2024-25 HUNTING SEASONS AND BAG LIMITS
HARRISBURG, PA – 01/27/2024—The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners met today in Harrisburg, hearing public comment and conducting official business. The commissioners gave preliminary 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.
Potter-Tioga Counties
Including the cities of Coudersport, Mansfield, and Wellsboro
Sat Jan 27 2024
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EST
MONDAY…
* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Highest
snow amounts on the ridgetops, with generally 1 to 3 inches in
the valleys.
* WHERE…Potter and Tioga Counties.
* WHEN…From 7 AM Sunday to 4 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania
Turnpike Commission remind motorists to adjust speeds based on
driving conditions as winter weather impacts Pennsylvania
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
249 PM EST Sat Jan 27 2024
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EST
MONDAY…
* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Highest
snow amounts on the ridgetops, with generally 1 to 3 inches in
the valleys.
* WHERE…Potter and Tioga Counties.
* WHEN…From 7 AM Sunday to 4 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions.
FNN Article Update © Friday, January 26, 2024.
First 2 images by FNN Staff © Jan. 26, 2024.
MANSFIELD, PA – (UPDATE) A section of West Wellsboro Street (Route 6) was closed down for nearly 2 hours after a Mansfield woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle early Friday evening, January 26, 2024, around 7:17 PM in Mansfield Borough.
Mansfield Borough Police, Mansfield fire and EMS, as well as Pennsylvania State Police and Mansfield University Campus Police responded to 33 West Wellsboro Street where a woman was struck by a vehicle in front of Sara Jo’s Stop ‘N Go (Subway/Gas Station).
Mansfield Borough Police were first on scene and were providing care to the patient. Mansfield fire and EMS personnel were next to arrive as CPR was already started on the female victim.
A medical helicopter was requested immediately, however, all helicopters declined due to weather as rain was falling across the area at the time of the incident.
Although those on scene tried to resuscitate the woman, she passed away due to the injuries she suffered in the accident. The coroner was called in by 7:35 PM.
The driver was not injured in the accident and the vehicle had a PA license plate on it.
Both lanes of West Wellsboro Street were reopened to traffic around 9:14 PM, as all remaining fire and police units were cleared to return back to their stations, with a heavy heart.
Mansfield Borough Police nor Pennsylvania State Police have released any information on this tragic pedestrian accident.
According to family, Amy Mattison of Tioga View Apartments lost her life after being struck by a vehicle in this tragic incident.
It was nearly five months ago, that Amy’s husband, Jamie Mattison, suffered serious injuries and had to have surgery after he was struck by a vehicle at the crosswalk by Sheetz back on August 17, 2023. So this family knows the dangers of crossing the roadway along West Wellsboro Street. The family asks drivers to slow down, and pay attention to pedestrians walking or crossing the roadway in that area of town.
A Gofundme account has been set to assist the family with burial costs. Those wishing to assist the family can simply click the provided link and make a donation of any amount; https://www.gofundme.com/f/amy-harriston… .
Prayers appreciated for the family, the driver and all those who assisted with this incident.
Break The Chains Coalition is having another Coffeehouse Fundraiser Hosted by the Salt and Light Community Church on 105 Smith Avenue in Port Allegany on February 3rd from Noon to 5 pm. All proceeds benefit Break The Chains Coalition and their fight against drug and alcohol addiction and self harm and suicide awareness and prevention. They will offer live entertainment, encouraging speakers, baked goods sale and soup lunch by donation. The event will also feature delicious coffee provided by our own Port Allegany native, Greg Anderson. Greg runs and operates “Standing Stone Coffee Company” located in Huntingdon, PA. He has been a supporter of BTC for many years. More information about Break The Chains Coalition, visit us on Facebook or our website www.breakthechainscoalition.com. You can contact them at breakthechainsfestival@gmail.com Pictured is Amanda Miles Rudolph and Macie Delahoy from the BTC Coalition.
BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is again offering area veterans the opportunity to work with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they get the services and support they need.
Appointments are required for meetings with the Legion representative, whether they are in person, by phone or by tablet. The schedule is as follows:
Assistance is available with issues such as compensation, education, pension, health care and death benefits. Veterans need not be members of the American Legion to participate.
A reminder to all of our customers. Starting this week, we will only be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday for our winter hours until March.
The Elk County Council on the Arts (ECCOTA) is pleased to announce the winners of the Region 2 contest of Poetry Out Loud®. The first place student winner is AninTruchan from Ridgway Area High School. The second place spot was a tie between Hailey Fleming and Sarah Hasselman, both from Elk County Catholic High School.
The McKean County Conservation District announces the following application dates for the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP) for funding to implement agricultural conservation practices.
2024 Application Deadlines:
OLEAN, N.Y., January 25, 2024 — The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation’s scholarship process for 2024 will open to applications from area students on February 1.
Students can apply using the online scholarship portal at cattfoundation.org/apply-for-scholarships.
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police, Penn Highlands Healthcare, and the Highway Safety Network observed Winter Driving Awareness Week with a press conference today where they stressed the importance of postponing any unnecessary travel during a winter storm. If travel is unavoidable, they also stressed the life-saving benefits of seat belts.
