UPMC Physician: Don’t Let Cancer Take Your Breath Away
Abdalla Sholi, M.D.UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
There are many things from everyday life that people take for granted – their loved ones, electricity, access to nature, and even breathing. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s important to learn about the ways in which you can reduce your chances of developing the disease.
According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), lung cancer is the third most common cancer and more people in the country die from it than any other type of cancer in the United States. As of 2020, cancer of the lung and bronchus affected approximately 34 out of every 100,000 people in Pennsylvania.
Causes and Symptoms of Lung Cancer
PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for Veterans Day Holiday
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, November 11, 2023, in observance of Veterans Day.
The full-service center in Harrisburg and the Pittsburgh Driver License Center location will also close Friday, November 10, 2023.
PFBC TO CO-HOST WEBINAR HEARING ON ATLANTIC STRIPED BASS DRAFT ADDENDUM II TO AMENDMENT 7
On Wednesday, November 15, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection will host a Webinar Hearing to gather public input on Draft Addendum II to Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped Bass.
Wellsville Police Blotter
Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Wellsville Police arrested Joseph J.M. Conley, age 33 of Wellsville, charging him with Strangulation 2nd (Class D Felony), Assault 3rd (Class A Misdemeanor), Criminal Obstruction of Breathing (Class A Misdemeanor), Resisting Arrest (Class A Misdemeanor), Aggravated Harassment 2nd (Class A Misdemeanor) and Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class A Misdemeanor).
The charges stem from an incident that took place on Pine Street. Conley was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson.
Conley was committed to the Allegany County Jail on $5,000.00 cash bail or $10,000.00 property bond or $20,000.00 partially secured bond. Conley is due back in Wellsville Village Court on November 7th at 4:30 pm.
Sweden Twp. Police Seeks Help Identifying These Men
Sweden Township Police Department
If you are the men in these photos or If you know the men please contact our office.
Contact 911 or 814-274-0654 or if you are outside of the area 570-724-4666.
Thank you
Potter County Human Services Is Hiring For Multiple Positions
Potter County Human Services has multiple openings for County Caseworker 2/ICM positions in the Children and Youth Department. The positions will be located at a school within Potter County and/or Potter County Human Services in Roulette.
Excellent employer paid benefit package.
Interested applicants may apply at: www.employment.pa.gov
Apply to: County Caseworker 2 (Local Government)
Potter County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)
Re-posting dates: November 3, 2023 to November 16, 2023 11:59 p.m.
(If you applied during the October 2 – October 15 posting you may not apply to this repost).
A County Caseworker 2 position is available in the Mental Health Department.
Apply at: www.employment.pa.gov
Apply to: County Caseworker 2 (Local Government)
Potter County MH/ID
Posting dates: November 3, 2023 to November 16, 2023 11:59 p.m.
Applicants may call 814-544-7315 with questions.
Potter County Human Services is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer
Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Wurm Johnston, 72, Kersey, PA
Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Wurm Johnston, born April 2, 1950, to the late Leroy and Dorothy (Luchs) Wurm, has passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, November 5th.
She was a devoted daughter, loving wife, cherished mother, and doting grandmother. Jackie was united in marriage with the love of her life, Michael ‘Mike’ Johnston, who preceded her in death, on July 6, 1968.
Jackie’s life was defined by her unwavering faith, and she always turned to God for guidance during challenging times. Her strong sense of humor brought joy to those around her, and she continued to share laughter and jokes until her final moments.
James E. “Jim” Wilson, 77, of Ridgway, PA
James E. “Jim” Wilson, 77, of Ridgway, PA died on November 4, 2023, at Bradford Manor after a lengthy illness.
He was born on September 16, 1946, in Ridgway, a son of the late Lyle “Tug” Wilson.
On August 7, 1976, he married Kathlene Miller who survives.
Jim was a lifelong resident of Ridgway. He spent his time working on the Wilson farm and working as a machinist at GKN. Jim enjoyed hunting, star trek, and westerns.
Gregory L. “Greg” Lawton, 58, of Liverpool, formerly of Bolivar, NY
“beloved son and brother”
LIVERPOOL, NY—Gregory L. “Greg” Lawton, 58, of Liverpool, formerly of Bolivar, NY passed away unexpectedly in his home from an apparent stroke on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
Born on Tuesday, October 5, 1965 in Olean, he was a son of Lynn R. and Nada J. Burger Lawton.
Greg was a graduate of Bolivar High School and later attained his Associate’s Degree in carpentry from Alfred Ag Tech in Wellsville.
Greg was employed as a cabinet maker by One Source Millwork in East Syracuse.
Fay E. Campbell, 90, 5185 Nichols Run, Limestone, NY
Fay E. Campbell, 90, a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and GiGi, of 5185 Nichols Run, Limestone, NY passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023, with her family by her side at her residence.
Born December 21, 1932, in Olean NY, she was a daughter of the late Ernest G. and Aveh O. (Everetts) Marvin. She attended the Little Red School House on Nichols Run, and later graduated from Limestone Union Free School in 1950.
On March 20, 1954, in Allegany, NY, she married Lyle R. Campbell, who passed away December 1, 2000.
Fay worked for Bell Telephone in the 50’s, raised her family and returned to work in the cafeteria at Limestone Union Free School in the 70’s and 80’s.
