Douglas L. Nelson, 67, of Osceola, PA
Douglas L. Nelson, 67, of Osceola, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.
Born May 6, 1956 in Wellsboro, PA, he was a son of the late Lester and Helen (Himes) Nelson.
Doug was a 1975 Graduate of Elkland High School. He was a Veteran having served in the United States Air Force. On January 12, 1980 in Knoxville, PA, he married the former Lisa Baker, who survives.
Doug worked at Carbaugh Tool in Horseheads for 25 years and then was a machinist at Corning, INC for 17 years before retiring.
Doug was a past member of the Osceola Fire Department, a past attendant for the Osceola Ambulance and a former Osceola Township Supervisor.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and enjoyed fishing, woodworking and carpentry.
Barbara A. “Bobbi” (Perry) Kinder, age 81, of Wellsboro, PA
Barbara A. “Bobbi” (Perry) Kinder, age 81, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, December 8, 2023.
She was born on July 28, 1942 in Rochester, NY, a daughter of the late Joseph and Loretta (Bodenheimer) Perry and was married to Joe Kinder, Jr.
Bobbi worked as a paralegal at Florida Abstract Title Company and loved to travel, go to the casinos and spend time with her family and friends.
Westons Mills Fire Department Elects Officers
Westons Mills Fire Department
Our annual elections were held this past week for the upcoming 2024 year. The results are as follows:
Chief – Tony Everetts
1st Asst Chief – Allan Everetts
3rd Asst Chief – Mike Green
President – Joe Dushaw
Vice President – Dori Putt
Secretary – Steve Griffith
Treasurer – Dan Jenkins
Parade Master – Allan Everetts
Quarter Master – Mike Green
Director – Allan Everetts
Director – Lee Cousins
Historian – Dori Putt
Chaplain – Steve Gonska
Steward – MaryBeth Clune
Delegate – Allan Everetts
Delegate – Steve Griffith
Congratulations to all of the elected officers.
Elaine Boylan, 87, of Route 219 Kane, PA
Elaine Boylan, 87, of Route 219 Kane, PA passed away Thursday (Nov 30) at UPMC-Kane.
Born March 18, 1936 in Brookston, she is the daughter of the late August and Frances (Blauser) Leichtenberger. On July 10, 1953 she married John Boylan, who preceded her in death.
Elaine was a dedicated volunteer and a giving person to her community. She loved cooking and baking and was always quick to share what she made with others. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was very proud of them.
Dorothy “Dot” Sluga, 94, formerly of 12 Anderson St. Mount Jewett, PA
Dorothy “Dot” Sluga, 94, formerly of 12 Anderson St. Mount Jewett, PA, passed away Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 in the Lutheran Home at Kane.
Born December 31, 1928 in Kane, she was the daughter of Victor R. and Besse (Watterson) Lantz. On June 5, 1948, in Mount Jewett, she married William “Bill” Sluga, who passed away June 4, 2019.
Mrs. Sluga attended Mount Jewett School and worked for many years at Stackpole Corp. in Kane. She attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mt. Jewett.
Inmate Undergoing Treatment at UPMC Hamot Escapes
Saturday, December 9th 2023, 1:26 PM EST, Erie News Now
Police confirm an inmate from Mercer County undergoing treatment at UPMC Hamot has escaped custody.
It happened earlier Saturday, and the man was last seen heading west on Second St.
A message sent to the Gannon University community told anyone who sees a man with a goatee and buzz cut who is wearing an orange jumpsuit to call 911.
No other details were immediately available.
E-911 surcharge increase?
County, state officials meet to discuss need for increase in E-911 surcharge Times ObserverThe Northern Tier Regional 911 system includes Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Forest, Jefferson, McKean and Warren Counties. |
Weekend Weather Forecast
US National Weather Service State College PA
A rollercoaster of a ride temperature, wind and precipitation-wise is in store for us today through Monday. Relatively light wind and quite mild highs in the upper 40s to upper 50s today will be followed by a widespread soaking rain late tonight through Sunday evening, followed by a changeover to snow later Sunday night and early Monday. Northwest winds will gust between 35 and 40 mph late Sunday night and Monday #PAWX #CTPWX
Potter County Fair Button Contest
Potter County Fair
The contest is open to all Potter County students in grades 7 to 12.
Must be hand drawn design. No computer designs are allowed.
The design MUST include the following:
a. 88th Potter County Fair
c. Rooted in Agriculture (Fair theme)
4. Must be done in black and white and two other colors of your choice.
5. Only one entry per student. If more than one is entered, both will be disqualified.
6. Must be drawn in the circle on bottom of entry form.
7. Must be returned to the following address by February 1, 2024.
Potter County Fair Button Contest
Judi Turton
566 Cowburn Road
Ulysses, PA 16948
Prizes will be awarded to the top three placings. First Place will receive S25 and the design will be made into our 2024 Fair Button. Second place will receive $15 and third place will receive $10.
Santa in the Shay Saturday, Dec. 9th from 12 to 3
Duration: 3 hr
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
Saturday, December 9, 2023
12 PM – 3 PM
$5.00/Adult, $5.00/Youth (ages 4 to 11), Children 3 & under- FREE
He must be taking a break from his sleigh, because Santa is going to be in the Shay locomotive at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum on December 9, 2023, from 12 to 3 PM, to hear your holiday wish list.
Take an instant photo with St. Nick and make a super simple family-crafted ornament. Enjoy cookies and hot cocoa. Browse a holiday bazaar of local artisans. Admission to the Santa in the Shay event also includes admission to the Lumber Museum’s exhibit galleries, so take the opportunity to learn some lumber and forest history with your family!
Be sure to dress warmly and wear boots because Santa and the Shay locomotive are outside in an un-heated building. There could be snow on the ground too, so be prepared. Guest will also have to climb a short flight of stairs to make their way into the cab of the locomotive, but Santa can come out to meet you as needed.
North Central Supply And the “Shops of Quarterwest”
New shipment of double hung vinyl replacement Windows have arrived…prices start @ $60.00
Multiple sizes available…best prices around..( please do not call asking for sizes, too many to check)..
Save money and make the drive to Galeton…
Wellsboro Fire Dept. Elects New Officers for 2024
Wellsboro Fire Department
2024 Officers for WFD
Fire Chief ; Chad Boyce
Chief 1-10 : Josh McCarthy
Chief 1-20 : Mike Pierce
Trustees : Pete Lupkowski , George Barbine, Tyler Huck
President : John Pagano
Vice President ; Ken Nowak
Secretary ; Austin Dunham
Treasurer : Scot Boyce Sr.
