Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Potter County the week of September 18. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in Potter County for the coming week is as follows:

Terrie O’Brien, RN, patient safety and quality RN, was presented the September star award for BRMC. Jared Capra, maintenance worker, was presented the September star award for OGH.

           BRADFORD, PA & OLEAN, NY – Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS) parent company of Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), are proud to announce the September star award winners for each hospital campus.  Terrie O’Brien, RN, and Jared Capra were recognized at in-person ceremonies at BRMC and OGH, respectively.

The star award is offered monthly at BRMC and OGH to an employee who displays exceptional performance and inspires others to do the same. Members of the team are nominated for outstanding customer service, ongoing performance improvement, teamwork, communication, ownership/accountability, and excellence.  Employees are selected by patients as well as co-worker nominations.

Ignite Church is launching Sunday nights in Lewis Run, starting Oct. 1. 

The experience will begin at 6 pm at the Lewis Run Volunteer Fire Department at 46 Main St. in Lewis Run.

“The Sunday night experience will be a time for people to come together to worship God, learn from the Bible, and connect with others,” said Pastor Greg Newkirk. “The Sunday night experience is open to everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs.”

Ignite Church is a church-planting initiative that is part of the Free Methodist Church. 

For more information, contact Ignite Church at 814-366-2107 or ignitechurchlr@gmail.com.

STPR® Spectator Guides, featuring maps and directions to the four spectator areas on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 15 and 16, the parc exposé on Sept. 16 and rally car service area at the Tioga County Fairgrounds in Whitneyville are available for purchase for $5 each from 8:30am to 4pm Tuesday, Sept. 12 through this Friday, Sept. 15 and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce office at 114 Main Street in Wellsboro, across from The Green. Also available for purchase at the chamber office will be STPR® T-shirts with a new design by Mark Newruck of Mountain Graphics. For more information, call 570-724-1926 or stop in at 114 Main Street. 

By State Rep. Mike Armanini, 75^th Legislative District

Historically known as a hub of industrial innovation, Pennsylvania is now poised to enter a new era of economic prosperity through the mining and refinement of rare-earth minerals. As global demand for these critical elements skyrockets, the Commonwealth has a unique opportunity to leverage its rich geological endowment to not only boost its economy but also contribute significantly to technological advancements and our nation’s security.

Rare-earth minerals, a group of 17 elements, play a pivotal role in modern technology. They are crucial to manufacturing consumer electronics, renewable energy systems, and advanced defense technologies. Electric vehicles, rechargeable batteries, wind turbines, smartphones, laser and missile guidance, and even medical devices depend on these minerals for their functionality. With the nation’s increasing focus on electrification and technological innovation, the demand for rare-earth minerals has reached unprecedented levels.

Responding to the growing number residents dealing with illegible license plates on their vehicles, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) is hosting an event to help get those plates replaced at no cost.

The event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 4-7 p.m. at the Lewis Run Volunteer Fire Department, 46 Main St., Lewis Run.

“State law requires PennDOT to replace license plates that are deemed illegible at no cost to the vehicle owner,” Causer said. “I encourage residents whose plates are worn and difficult to read to take advantage of the opportunity to get the replacement process started.”

A registration plate is deemed illegible when one or more numbers or letters cannot be recognized from 50 feet or if the registration plate shows any blistering, peeling, discoloration or loss of reflectivity.

The McKean County Sheriff’s Office will be on hand to view driver’s plates, and if the plates are deemed illegible, paperwork to start the replacement process will be completed. Those who plan to attend should bring their vehicle with the affected plate attached, along with their unexpired PA driver’s license and current vehicle registration card.

Registration is requested and may be completed online at www.RepCauser.com/Events or by calling Causer’s Bradford office at 814-362-4400.