TIOGA & BRADFORD COUNTIES, PA — A flu shot is your best shot to beat the flu. There are many different strains of influenza (flu), and which types are most prevalent during flu season can change every year, so it’s important to get your flu shot annually. Flu shots can help prevent you from catching certain types of flu and make flu symptoms milder.
Pennsylvania College of Technology’s women’s soccer team continued its great start over the past week.
WOMEN’S SOCCER
Kaelynn Sheetz, of Elizabethtown, scored four times and Sara Darlington, of West Chester, tallied twice in a 6-2 home United East win over Penn State Abington on Tuesday. The Wildcats led in shots on goal, 14-5, and goalie Nicole Lichtinger, of Erie, made three saves. Sheetz’ four goals and one assist gave her an NCAA-era program record 100 career points.
In home UE play on Saturday, once-beaten Penn College and St. Mary’s (Md.) fought to a scoreless tie. St. Mary’s led in shots on goal, 9-7, and Lichtinger was perfect in stops at the goal for the fourth time this season and saw her goals against average improve to 0.82. The team’s seventh tie is the most ever in a single season having earlier surpassed the previous high of five in 2017.
Register by this coming Monday, Oct. 16 for the Sixth Annual Run Past Cancer 5K and One Mile Fun Walk/Run being held on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Smythe Park in Mansfield. The One Mile will begin at 9 a.m. and the 5K at 9:30 a.m.
The entry fee for those who register by Oct. 16 is $20 for the 5K Walk/Run and $10 for the One Mile Fun Walk/Run.
Event T-shirts will only be given to participants in the 5K who register by Monday, Oct. 16 either online, by mail or by dropping off a completed registration form.
Those who register for the One Mile Fun Walk/Run or 5K Walk/Run by Monday, Oct. 16 can choose a goodie bag with a water bottle and/or an armband/jog strap.
Register online by Oct. 16 for the 5K Walk/Run and One Mile Fun Walk/Run and pay the entry fee via Ultra Sign-Up at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=106355.
The Nessmuk Rod and Gun Club’s last skeet shoot for members and the public is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 15 at the club’s outdoor range at 4646 Route 287 in Delmar Township, 6.5 miles south of Wellsboro.
The fee to shoot skeet for members and non-members 18 years of age and older is $6 per round of 25 clays and for youth ages 12 to 17 is $3. Shooters have to provide their own shotguns and ammunition. Eye and ear protection are required.
For more information, contact Skeet Shoot Coordinator John Davis at johndavispa@gmail.com or 570-439-1300.
A community hike scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 21, aims to raise awareness about the pressing issue of human trafficking while providing participants with an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors.
Participants are invited to meet at the covered bridge at Marilla Reservoir at 9 am, where they will have the option to choose between two trails. The loop of the White Pine Trail to Marilla Rocks and back on Hidden Valley trail offers a more strenuous hike that promises a longer and more challenging experience. On the other hand, Marilla Springs provides a less strenuous hike that is shorter in duration, catering to individuals of all fitness levels.
ALLENTOWN – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Paul Copley, a devoted husband, loving father, favorite uncle and cherished friend, who left us all too soon at the age of 45.
John was born June 12, 1978, and departed from this world Oct. 9, 2023, after a courageous two-year battle with glioblastoma.
John was born in Kane, raised in Mount Jewett and attended college at Clarion University and University of Pittsburgh, where he met his wife, Kendra, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in chemical and petroleum engineering.
A man of unforgettable character, John was a dedicated husband to his wife, Kendra (Krutilla) Copley of Weirton, W.Va., and a fountain of unwavering love for his two young daughters, Makayla and Madelyn.
Elizabeth A. “Betsy” Snyder, 62, of Roulette, PA, being a lifelong resident of the area and had previously resided in Coudersport, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 13, 2023, in the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Richard Francis Black (January 14, 1956 – October 10, 2023)
Dr. Richard Black died on Tuesday, October 10th after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born in Braintree, Massachusetts in January of 1956, which, as he’d tell you, is not far from the birthplace of John Adams.
He got his bachelor’s degree, master’s in public health & dental degree from Harvard University, followed by his training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Mount Sinai in New York City.
He dedicated his life to treating his patients with dignity and respect and providing the highest level of care. He devoted much of his free time to Rotary, the Wellsboro community, and humanitarian work.
He was a singular man. He had a focus and commitment that characterized not only his working life, but his personal life as well. He loved a joke, a quote, or a bon mot. And a bành mì for that matter. He would likely have written a better obituary than this one.
He is survived by his wife, three children and 5 siblings. He will be missed.
Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Dr. Black’s life at a Memorial Mass 11:00 am Saturday, October 28, 2023, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, and a reception 11:00 am-3:00 pm Sunday, October 29, 2023 at the Deane Center in Wellsboro.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Wellsboro Rotary Club, PO Box 961, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. To share a memory or condolence with his family visit www.tusseymosher.com.
Bob (Robert) Allan Highhouse, 80, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family and his loyal companion, Bubba.
Bob was born on September 8, 1943, to James and Florence Ruhlman Highhouse in Warren, PA. He attended Warren Area High School and joined the US Navy in 1960. He served as an Aviation Boatswains Mate—Fuel Specialist. during Vietnam and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Bob spent much of his time in the Navy on the U.S.S. F.D. Rosevelt Aircraft Carrier cruising the Mediterranean.
Bob attended VALE Technical institute in Blairsville, PA, and specialized in mechanics. He worked at DORCON, Sylvania, and National Fuel Gas, where he worked as a mechanic and gas regulator and measurement specialist. Bob retired after 32 years in 1999.
Loving Father, Grandfather
Russell G. “Russ” Scott, 79, of 9840 Hardy’s Corners Road, Rushford, NY passed way Friday, October 13, 2023 at his daughter’s home surrounded by family after a lengthy illness.
Born on March 10, 1944, in Friendship, he was a son of Floyd H. and Marie E. Vail Scott. On September 19, 1964, in Friendship, he married the former Sylvia S. Speta and together they spend the next 48 years making family and wonderful memories until her passing on August 15, 2013.
Russ was a graduate of Friendship Central School Class of 1962. He then went to Welding Technical School in Wellsville.
He worked at Air Preheater in Wellsville as a welder and traveled extensively for work. In 1984, he became the Superintendent of Building and Grounds at Rushford Central School retiring in 2004.
Doris E. Childs of County Route 5, Bolivar, NY passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the Wellsville Manor following a brief illness.
Doris was born on February 6, 1934, in Olean and was the daughter of George L. and Mae V. Hamilton Collins. On August 24, 1952, at the Portville Methodist Church she married Leon Norwood Childs who predeceased her on November 11, 2004.
Doris was a 1952 graduate of Portville Central School. She worked at Portville Central School for over 25 years where she retired as a Cafeteria Manager after 12 years in the late 1990s.
Jane McDermit Hoare, 85, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
Jane was born in Cresson, PA, on May 5, 1938 to the late James and Margaret Yahner McDermit. In 1950 her family moved to Knoxville, TN where she graduated from Knoxville Catholic High School, Class of 1956. She then went to St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Knoxville, earning her R.N. Degree in 1959. Her family moved back to Cresson, PA where she met and married Robert Hoare in 1960. They were blessed to share 59 ½ years of marriage together.
Continuing the legacy of his parents’ support of Mercy Flight, Olean native and owner of All Weather Self Storage, Ron Magnano (Ronnie), presented Mercy Flight President, Margaret Ferrentino, with a check for $250,000 for our Olean Base of Operations at our recent Open House. Magnano’s parents, Louis and Patricia gave the seed money for the Olean Base hangar/heliport that opened in June of 1999. THANK YOU, Ronnie for your extreme generosity. Your gift will enable us to continue our mission of providing lifesaving air medical transport in Olean!
Kids at the Austin Area School were excited to visit with the Austin Fire Department during fire prevention week. AVFD member Annette Faust taught a lesson on the importance of having a smoke detector and escape plan and how to call 911. Firefighter Andy Bothell gave a tour of the fire truck and talked about the equipment while Junior member Blake Bennett sported his fire apparel. Each student was given a goody bag in recognition of fire prevention week.
Friday evening, 10/13/23, at 10 pm, Elkland Search and Rescue and Elk Company 5 were requested by the Pa State Police Ridgway Barracks to meet them in the Thunder Mountain Equestrian Trails for a missing rider and horse.
The rider was a 55-year-old female last seen around 2:30 pm Friday at the Gas Line Camping Area. Due to the remote location of the area, most emergency responders arrived on the scene around 11:30pm.
What a great time yesterday at Construction Career Day and Industry Showcase at the Pennsylvania College of Technology! Students from our region and beyond had the chance to explore some great opportunities for great-paying jobs right here in PA.
Steady rain will fall today across all of central PA. Most places will see at least half an inch to an inch of rain, with some areas seeing higher amounts around 1.5 inches. It will be a chilly day with highs mainly in the 40s.
Thank you to all of the senior citizens, family members, caregivers and exhibitors who came out to yesterday’s Senior Citizens Expo in Roulette!
