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The Potter-Tioga Maple weekend is celebrating their 21st year of hosting the art of maple syrup creation. There are 17 participating farms and educational experiences throughout the two counties on March 15 and 16 from 10 AM - 4 PM. Photo by Andy Lychalk, Jr.
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Congratulations to Sean McKean who was named runner-up in the Elk County Council of the Arts regional contest of Poetry Out Loud!
Six students from around the region memorized and presented three poems to a panel of judges who rated the performances based on voice and articulation, evidence of understanding, and accuracy. Oswayo Valley had two students who participated, Sean McKean and Olivia Cook. Caitlin Blessel from the St. Marys School District won first place and Sean McKean won second.
On 03/07/2023 at approximately 1402 hrs City of Bradford Police responded to a reported robbery at 246 East Main Street. Officer met with the victim an adult male who reported a man had just robbed him at knife point and took approximately $40.00 cash from him. The victim identified the perpetrator by a nickname of “Ghost”.
Reports then came in of a male matching the description running from East Avenue to High Street. City of Bradford Police converged on the male and took him into custody finding a steak knife on him and money that is believed to be that of the victim.
The defendant was identified as Walter Dennis and he was charged with Robbery, Theft, and related charges. Magistrate Richard Luther arraigned Dennis and bail was set at $200,000 cash bail. Dennis did not post bail and was remanded to McKean County Jail where he will await preliminary hearings.
Arrest Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 – 2:02pm Reference ID: 2023-03071402 Charges: CC 3701 A1 Robbery (F2) CC 3921 A Theft (M1) Incident Type: Robbery Source: City of Bradford Police Department
Larry A. Kobojek, 62, of Russell, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 6, 2023, in his home after suffering an apparent heart attack.
He was born in Warren, PA on August 7, 1960, the son of the late Leo and Sophie (Glotz) Kobojek. Larry had resided in Russell his entire life and was a graduate of Eisenhower High School. He was currently employed with the Warren County School District in the Custodial Department and had worked there for 43 years. Larry also cleaned and worked for the Russell United Methodist Church. He was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church, Warren.
Larry was a member of the Russell Volunteer Fire Department Station 54 for 45 years; joining in 1978. He was a past recipient of the Firefighter of the Year Award, a former EMT, served on various Department Committees, held the position of Lieutenant, and Captain, and served as assistant fire chief for 12 years.
He is survived by his siblings; Rita A. Pace and partner Rodney Zinger of Warren, PA, and Tony Kobojek and wife Nancy of Stoneham, PA; one nephew Randy Pace of North Richland Hills, TX; one niece Amy Pace; three great nieces Nina, Desire, and Zenayda Pace; one great nephew Rei Rhoad all of Port St. Lucie, FL; numerous cousins; and his faithful dog Ellie.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Stephen J. Kobojek.
Friends may call on Thursday March 9, 2023, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. 304 East St. Warren, PA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday March 10, 2023, at 10:00 am in St. Joseph R.C. Church 600 Pennsylvania Ave. W. Warren with the Rev. Richard Tomasone, pastor, officiating. Burial will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery, Warren.
Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the Russell VFD, 66 Perrigo Ln, Russell, PA 16345. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.
Elk County- Doug Gaffey, St. Marys Area United Way President presented a $5,000 grant award to Tiffany Boschert and Nanci Mattison from Catholic Charities Counseling and Adoptions Services. Catholic Charities applied for the grant to provide affordable counseling services to families, individuals, and couples in need. All United Way funding will help pay for counseling services for those who otherwise could not afford counseling.
Catholic Charities Counseling and Adoption Services is a non-profit organization serving communities throughout the Catholic Diocese of Erie. Their mission is to provide professional counseling and adoption services and other programs that educate, affirm and support individuals of all faiths to achieve their fullest human potential. The Elk County Catholic Charities office is located in the Franklin Center on East Arch Street, St. Marys.
Catholic Charities is one of the many partnering organizations that have sought grant money from the St. Marys Area United Way. Over the next couple of weeks, the United Way will continue to notify the public of all the grant recipients and award amounts. The grant funding disseminated in 2023 is as a result of the donations raised during the St. Marys Area United Way 2022 campaign. Funding raised in 2023 will be available for organizations to seek grant funding in 2024.
The St. Marys Area United Way relies on the contributions from companies and local individuals. If you would like to become one of these individuals or corporate donors, please call 781-6000 or mail your check to the St. Marys Area United Way, 44 So. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857
The McKean County Conservation District is partnering with the Bradford Sanitary Authority and Penn State Extension to hold a free rain barrel workshop on April 15, 2023 from 10:00 – Noon. The workshop will be held at the Bradford Sanitary Authority, 410 Seward Avenue in Bradford. Participants will learn about rain barrels and rain gardens, watershed basics and the impacts of stormwater. Participants will be able to construct and take home their own rain barrel. Bradford City residents will learn how they could reduce their stormwater fee.
The workshop is limited to 30 participants. To register, contact the District at 814-887-4001.
Financial and other support for this project is provided by the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act, administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
It is a sad reality that sexual violence affects so many young people in Pennsylvania and across the world. It is important that we recognize the severity of the issue and take appropriate action to prevent it from happening in our communities.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual violence, it is crucial to seek help and support. A Way Out provides assistance and guidance to victims of sexual violence. Our phone number is 814-274-0240 or 1-877-334-3136. Our website is www.myawayout.org and can be accessed for more information.
Preventing sexual violence requires awareness, education and action. A Way Out offers counseling and educational opportunities to learn about boundaries, consent, and healthy relationships.
Additionally, bystander intervention can be an effective way to prevent sexual violence. If you witness any concerning behavior, it is important to speak up and intervene in a safe manner.
Together, we can work towards creating a safer and more respectful community for everyone.
The 13th Annual Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce Member Mixer is Thursday, March 23, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the lobby at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts in Wellsboro. The event is free and open to the public.
Like A Hurricane will perform a tribute to the music of Neil Young at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, March 11 in the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main in Wellsboro.
“The way tickets are going, I think this show may sell out by Friday,” said Amy Welch, Deane Center executive director.
Photo by John Eaton Pictured are: (standing) Amanda Fleming who plays Rachel, a college-age daughter of Connie, and Travis Twoey, a police officer who is a psychology major in college and looking for ways to make extra income to pay for school. Sitting on the couch are (from left to right) Natalie Kennedy as Leona, Deb Sawyer as Connie and Robin Gaige as Millie.
At 7:30 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, March 10 and 11 and at 2:30 p.m. this Sunday, March 12 are the last three performances of Hamilton-Gibson’s production of the laugh-out-loud adult comedy “Exit Laughing” in the Warehouse Theatre at 3 Central Avenue in Wellsboro.
The Potter County Education Council, Tri-Co Connections, the Potter County Human Services Area Agency on Aging, and our local school districts are continuing to team up to implement a county-wide program called Seniors 2 Seniors. This program is teaching basic computer skills, digital literacy, and cybersecurity to senior citizens so that they have the skills and knowledge to utilize the many benefits of high-speed Internet, which can include: Staying connected to friends and family; Sending and receiving emails; Using search engines to navigate the Internet; Utilizing telemedicine (healthcare from home); Using on-line banking; and Shopping from home (for items not available in the local area).
As a part of this program, local high school students volunteer to provide on-site support to each of the adults who participates in the course. The area high school students are a logical resource to support the senior citizens as they learn about the Internet since this generation of students has grown up with technology as a part of their daily lives. They are a true “tech savvy” population and can provide valuable support to older adults who are learning to navigate and use new technological skills and information.
The Seniors 2 Seniors technology course is being offered at each of the four senior centers in Potter County on a six-week rotating schedule, meeting on Wednesdays (following the school districts’ calendars), throughout the 2022-2023 school years. The course will meet at the Ulysses Senior Center on Wednesdays, April 5th – May 10th from 12:45 – 2:15 p.m.
The registration deadline for the Ulysses course is Wednesday, March 29th. Register yourself, a parent, or grandparent by calling the Potter County Education Council at (814) 274-4877 or by stopping by the Potter County Education’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street.
Artist Edreys Wajed will exhibit paintings inspired by music in the KOA Gallery of Blaisdell Hall at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford from March 14 through April 13.
BRADFORD, Pa. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will hold an art exhibition by Edreys Wajed, an artist, hip-hop artist, emcee, singer and producer from Buffalo, N.Y., from March 14 through April 13 in the KOA Art Gallery in Blaisdell Hall.
This Friday, March 10 is the deadline for fourth through tenth graders who attend public or private schools or are home schooled in Galeton, Southern Tioga or Wellsboro Area School District communities to register for Hamilton-Gibson’s “CATS” Winter Theatre Arts Camp.
In order to participate in the camp, the registration form must be filled out, signed by a parent or guardian and the camper, and turned in by mailing it to the Hamilton-Gibson office at 29 Water Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901 or emailing it to hamgib@gmail.com.
The after school camp is free and being held in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro from 3:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 17; Monday, March 20; Wednesday, March 22; Friday, March 24; Monday, March 27; Wednesday, March 29; Thursday, March 30; Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1 (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), Monday, April 3; Wednesday, April 5; Friday, April 7; Monday, April 10 and Wednesday, April 12.
The camp will end with Pay-What-You-Can performances for the public at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 14 and at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 15 in the Coolidge Theatre.
Each camper will receive the script, printed materials, a T-shirt and instruction in theatre arts.
“The show is a full hour of singing and dancing with very little dialogue. It offers a number of solo opportunities and features an ensemble throughout rather than a title character or just a few people with a lot of lines,” said Thomas Putnam, Hamilton-Gibson artistic director.
For more information, email hamgib@gmail.com or call the HG office at 570-724-2079.
Winter Outings Series continues this Friday, March 10 with Telescopes and Planetarium Open House and Charter Day this Sunday, March 12.
Telescopes and Planetarium Open House are This Friday, March 10 at MU
This Friday, March 10 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. explore the winter night sky, Orion’s belt, and distant galaxies, all from the comfort of the Strait Planetarium at Commonwealth University’s Mansfield, Pa. campus. There will be a short program suitable for all ages. Before or after the program, look through telescopes provided to take a closer look at the planetary lineup of Saturn, Venus, and Mars. Telescopes will be setup outside on the public’s way into the planetarium, which is part of Grant Science Center. See Mansfield.edu for a campus map. Leaders are Mansfield University’s Dr. Elaine Farkas and Tim Morey of the Hills Creek State Park Complex. This program is free. Registration is not required.
This Sunday March 12 is Charter Day
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Sunday, March 12, is Charter Day. Visit the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum at 5660 Route 6, Ulysses in Potter County. The PA Lumber Museum will be offering guided tours of its facilities and exhibits. Admission is free to the public as it is at most PA Trails of History sites in celebration of Pennsylvania’s birthday. For more information, call the museum at 1-814-435-2652.
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To learn more about Winter Outings series events or for updates on trail conditions, directions and other information visit http://www.stepoutdoors.org.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 3/03/2023 to EQT ARO LLC in Cascade Twp, Lycoming county. 78a56(a) – TEMPORARY STORAGE – Operator failed to contain regulated substances and wastes used at or generated at a well site in a tank, series of tanks or other storage structures approved by the Department.
David L. Frey, 69, of Bradford, PA passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the Pavilion at Bradford Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
He was born on August 6, 1953 in Lockhaven, the son of the late William and Eleanor Spiker Frey.
He was a 1971 graduate of the Lakeshore High School, Angola, NY.
On March 9, 1984 in Olean, NY, he married Sandra L. Aiello; who survives.
David was a past member of the YABA and the Bradford Junior Bowling Association for thirty-five years. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and a bowling enthusiast; a trait that he proudly passed on to his grandson and granddaughter. He was a former coach for the Junior Bowling League at Byllye Lanes and he was always willing to help anyone that needed a little guidance. He was a former officer in the Men’s Bowling League and a talented bowler who bowled in several leagues and who bowled several 300 games in his bowling career. He loved his “grand dogs” Axel, Rose Ellen, Stormy and Missy and who could forget his “dog neighbor” Cooper.
He was employed as the manager for the former RadioShack in Bradford and Warren for several years. He later worked for Great Lakes Home Health which later became MedCare; where he retired from, the Pro shop at Byllye Lanes and finally part-time at the Seneca-Allegany Casino, Salamanca, NY.
In addition to his wife of 38 years, Sandra Frey of Bradford he is also survived by one daughter, Tracy (William Work) Frey-Koppenhaver of Bradford; one son, David (Kelly King) Frey, II of Bradford; two sisters, Velma Woodin of Arcade, NY and Victoria (Frank) Rylowicz of Brockton, NY; four grandchildren, Zander Koppenhaver, Jaylee Koppenhaver, Renee (Noah) Whittemore and Dillan Cramer and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents; he was also preceded in death by one niece, Heather Rylowicz; one nephew, “Chuckie” Woodin; his father-in-law, Frank “Chic” Aiello; his mother-in-law, Gloria Sutherland-Aiello; one brother-in-law, Jimmer Aiello and two sisters-in-law, Rose Aiello-Howard and Constance Lee-Hall.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc. from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM with a memorial service to immediately follow in the funeral home at 1:00 with the Rev. James Gutting, senior associate pastor of the St. Bernard Catholic Church, officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations to be made to the Bradford Youth Bowling Association, 290 Seaward Ave., Bradford, PA 16701.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Richard T. Morrison, 63, of 575 High Street, Bradford, PA passed away Monday, March 6, 2023.
Born on August 2, 1959, in Bradford, he was a son of the late James D. and Nancy L. (Brophy) Morrison.
Rick was a 1977 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
On April 28, 2000 in Bradford he married Marcia A. (Hvizdzak) Morrison who survives.
He worked at Corning Glass and for the last 30 years he worked at Bradford Forest Products.
Rick was a devoted husband and father, who always put the needs of his family first. Rick had a special place in his heart for working with individuals who have disabilities serving as a long-time volunteer for CARE for Children and was always willing to assist anyone in need.
Rick enjoyed hunting, spending time with his family, and bringing joy and laughter to others. Rick loved lounging on the beach listening to his transistor radio, doing anything in nature, cracking jokes, and eating his sweets.
Surviving is his wife Marcia of 22 years, two daughters, Susan (Chris) Chapman, of Denver, CO, Emily (Hani Batal) Morrison, of New York, NY, one son, Michael McLanahan, of Bradford, one brother, Mark D. (Diane) Morrison, of Fenton MO, one niece, Katie Morrison, and one nephew, Michael Morrison, and his former wife, Jennifer Morrison, of Port Allegany,
Friends will be received on Friday, March 10, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Avenue. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, at 10:00 am in the St. Bernard Church with Fr. Jim Gutting and Fr. Dominic Monti as Concelebrants. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Ashley Booth-Griffin Care for Children, P.O. Box 616, Bradford PA 16701, or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
