Heath Goodyear Claims Two Top Prizes
Heath Goodyear Claims Two Top Prizes at Rolfe Beagle Club’s Statewide Predator Hunt or Trap
Johnsonburg, Pa.: Heath Goodyear of St. Marys, Pa., harvested a 36.4# female coyote on Saturday evening that earned him top honors for the largest coyote for the second weekend of Rolfe’s Two-weekend Predator Hunt, and top honors for the largest female harvested over the six days of the hunt. Congratulations, Heath!
This coyote was Heath’s first entry into Rolfe’s Statewide Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap. Heath shot his coyote in Elk County on private lands. He used an electronic call.
Hunters are reminded that Rolfe Beagle Club will be holding their 111h Annual, Statewide, 10-Day Coyote and Crow Hunt from August 30 to September 9.
Scanner on Steroids, Crashes & Road Closures Across Area
Upon waking up this Saturday morning, a heavy snow across the entire coverage area has caused multiple accidents and road closures. Roads are a mess until serviced by plows & salt trucks.
If you don’t have to go, it would be a good day to put off traveling until another day.
Latest crashes are a two vehicle crash on Coryland Road with 7 total occupants and a rollover crash on Route 6 West of Galeton.
Aveanna Healthcare Is Hiring RNs, LPNs, CNAs and DCWs
Aveanna Healthcare is offering Shift Differentials, competitive rates of pay, flexible scheduling and weekly pay. PRN work is available in all areas. Direct Care Workers, no experience needed, we provide all training! Must be 18 years old, and be vaccinated for covid or be willing to apply for a medical or religious exemption. RN/LPN Payrate based on acuity and experience Base rates start at $22-$30/ hour. CNA base rate $14/ hour, School cases $17/hour. DCW base rate $12/hour
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Cameron County Children and Youth Services is seeking full-time County Caseworker position
CASEWORKER 1 VACANCY
Cameron County Children and Youth Services has an opening for a full-time County Caseworker position. Caseworkers provide a range of case management services to children and families to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
Salary: $37,000 (with a $2,000 increase upon completion of training and promotion to Caseworker 2)
Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree which includes, or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences OR a combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences, and one year of experience performing paraprofessional case management functions.
Qualified applicants must apply for the position at www.employment.pa.gov.
Clearances and a valid driver’s license will be required.
Education Opportunity: Caseworkers with a bachelor’s degree, who are employed by Children and Youth Services for a minimum of two years, may be eligible for the CWEL program, which provides substantial financial support, including tuition and other expenses, to a caseworker in completing a graduate level degree. Individuals enrolled in this program would enter into a contract with the agency to continue employment following their studies for a period of time.
For further information, please contact Children and Youth Services at (814) 486-9351 or email hfarren@cameroncountypa.com.
YWCA Bradford will host an open interview/job fair
YWCA Bradford will host an open interview/job fair from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24 and Monday, February 27 at its Administrative Office located at 24 West Corydon Street in Bradford, PA. The job fair will feature both full-time and part-time positions currently open at YWCA Bradford.
YWCA Bradford is seeking candidates who want to make a difference in someone’s life! Open positions include Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Program Staff and Sexual Assault Advocate.
YWCA Bradford offers full-time employees competitive pay, health insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, sick days/bereavement leave, AFLAC, Colonial Life and YW Retirement.
Those interested must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license and must be at least 18 years old. Applicants should provide a copy of their resume. For more
information, contact ywcaadmin@ywcabradford.org
Creative Writing/Journaling Class will be held
Creative Writing/Journaling Class will be held Thursdays, March 2, 9, 16, at 5 pm lasting 90 minutes to 2 hours.
This class is for individuals with any level of writing experience. In addition to writing produced over the course of the class, participants are welcome to bring samples of previous writing to be reviewed and critiqued.
Participants should bring a notebook, or tablet/laptop if desired, and writing tools for note taking and prompts. Weekly assignments should be written or typed and submitted to the instructor and peers on paper.
Instructor Teri McDowell is a longtime journalist and freelance writer; Master’s in Library & Information Science from Clarion University of PA, Master’s in English Literature from Southern New Hampshire University.
This class is co-sponsored by the Coudersport Public Library.
Please call the Potter County Artisan Co-op at 814-274-8165 to reserve your spot.
Capitol Update by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint)
 FacebookWebsiteBioLatest NewsState FormsPhoto GalleryContactCapitol Update Friday, February 24, 2023 The latest news from the State Capitol You are welcome to contact me through this link. Outreach Hours Set for March 2  To help ensure access to state government information and services, I will host monthly outreach office hours at the following locations on Thursday, March 2:• Emporium Borough Office – 9-10 a.m. • Port Allegany Borough Office – 11 a.m. to noon. Services available include assistance with any state-related issues or concerns, driver license and vehicle registration applications, and applications for various state programs, such as the senior citizen Property Tax/Rent Rebate and PACE/PACENET prescription drug assistance programs. Veterans Services Available  Area veterans are invited to contact my office to schedule appointments to talk with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they are getting the services and support they need. Due to changes initiated by the American Legion, appointments in the Bradford and Kane offices will be conducted virtually via a tablet. Appointments are required for meetings with the Legion representative, whether they are in person, by phone or by tablet. The schedule for March is as follows: • Coudersport office: Thursday, March 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Coudersport office is located at 107 S. Main St. Please call 814-274-9769 to schedule an appointment. • Bradford office: Wednesday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Bradford office is located at 78 Main St., first floor. Please call 814-362-4400 to schedule an appointment. • Kane office: Wednesday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Kane office is located at 54 Fraley St., Suite 2. Please call 814-837-0880 to schedule an appointment. Assistance is available with issues such as compensation, education, pension, health care and death benefits. Veterans need not be a member of the American Legion to participate. Property Tax and Rent Rebate Clinics Conclude Next Week  The last two clinics to assist with filing for the 2022 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program will be held next week in Bradford and Austin.If you haven’t been able to attend any of the clinics, you are always welcome to stop by the offices in Bradford, Coudersport or Kane for help. There is no cost for assistance, and no appointments are needed. Just bring the necessary documentation. Next week’s schedule is as follows: Monday, Feb. 27 • Bradford Senior Center, 60 Campus Drive, Bradford – 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, March 1 • Austin Borough Building, 21 Turner St., Austin – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details about the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program are available by calling my office, or visit the Department of Revenue online here. Two Area School Districts Receive Grants for Cafeteria Upgrades  Grants were awarded to two area school districts this week to help with the purchase of needed cafeteria equipment. The Oswayo Valley School District was awarded more than $43,000, while the Smethport Area School District received more than $34,000. The grants come from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and are awarded to schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program. Schools often use the grants to purchase items such as new refrigerators, freezers, stoves and dishwashers. Across the state, more than $2.7 million in funding was awarded to 130 schools. Bill to Bring Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Moving in House  We finally returned to voting session this week and worked on legislation that aims to bring justice for adult survivors of child sex abuse whose cases are beyond the statute of limitations.House Bill 1 of special session proposes an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution to allow such victims to take civil action against their alleged perpetrators, regardless of when the abuse occurred. The “window” to take such action would be opened for a period of two years. Amending the Constitution requires the passage of identical legislation in two consecutive sessions, as well as the approval of voters in a referendum. This legislation was previously approved twice and poised for placement on the ballot until the Wolf administration failed to properly advertise the question as required by law. House Bill 2 aims to provide the same opportunity to child sex abuse victims but through a regular statute rather than constitutional amendment. Many legislators believe the constitutional amendment is required because the change could otherwise be unconstitutional. As of this writing, the bills are pending final consideration in the House. It is unknown if the Senate will consider them. PA Tourism Office Releases Happy Traveler Guide  The Pennsylvania Tourism Office has released its 2023 Happy Traveler Guide, highlighting must-see attractions and exciting events for people of all ages. It’s a great resource for planning future getaways right here in PA!Sign up to receive a free hard copy of the guide or simply view it online at www.visitPA.com. Happy travelers also can sign up to receive Happy Thoughts, a digital newsletter, in their inbox each month. Additionally, happy travelers can always refer to visitPA’s social media channels to discover the latest hot spots and get inspired for their next getaway. Marking ‘America Saves Week’  Next week, Feb. 27 through March 3, marks “America Saves Week,” an initiative launched in 2007 to encourage Americans to take steps to grow their savings. To aid in that goal, the Pennsylvania Treasury is presenting three free webinars on important savings topics: • Protecting Your Savings: Tuesday, Feb. 28, at noon. Information about cybersecurity and safeguarding your financial information. • Covering College Costs: Wednesday, March 1, at noon. Covers affordable ways to save and pay for higher education. • Overview of Treasury’s Consumer Savings Programs: Thursday, March 2, at noon. Highlights the PA 529, Keystone Scholars, and PA ABLE programs. To register for one or more of these free webinars, visit www.pa529.com/webinars. Additionally, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) will offer five new podcasts, releasing one each day of the week starting Monday. The topics include Saving Automatically, Saving for the Unexpected, Saving for Major Milestones, Paying Down Debt is Saving and Saving at Any Age. The podcasts can be found on iTunes, Spotify or anywhere listeners connect with their podcasts. The public can also listen at www.PHFA.org by clicking on the podcast icon at the top-left corner of the homepage. These special podcasts will be available under the “Master Your Money” podcast series produced by PHFA as an educational tool for consumers. Recognizing the Future of Agriculture  This week, Feb. 18-25, 2023, is National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week, a time to recognize the premier youth organization preparing members for leadership and careers in agriculture. Founded in 1928, FFA was established to prepare future generations for the challenges of feeding a growing population. There are nearly 9,000 FFA chapters combined in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Pennsylvania FFA Association consists of more than 13,000 members from chapters across the Commonwealth. It is a student-led organization whose mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. |
Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Weekly Roundup
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  Pennsylvanians of Major Federal Changes to SNAP Benefits, Urge Support for Charitable Food Network Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Val Arkoosh and Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary for Strategic Initiatives and Market Development Cheryl Cook joined leadership from the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and Feeding Pennsylvania to highlight upcoming, significant federal changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that will take effect starting March 1, 2023.RecapSee More |
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 Ag Secretary Redding Hopes to Grow Pennsylvania Agriculture With Governor Shapiro The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of great conferences, kicking off with the 107th Pennsylvania Farm Show, and leading into the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs Convention, the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, Pasa Sustainable Agriculture Annual Conference, Pennsylvania Dairy Summit and Innovation Forum, and many other events. These wintertime meetings provide moments to come together and reflect on the year that has just passed, to be grateful and mindful of what agriculture, and the people who make this industry possible, bring to all of our tables.Read More |
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 Department of Agriculture Adds Six Counties to Pennsylvania’s Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine, Announces Grants and Actions to Help Slow the SpreadSecretary Redding announced that six counties have been added to Pennsylvania’s spotted lanternfly quarantine zone ahead of the 2023 spring hatch. With this addition, the quarantine for this invasive pest now includes 51 counties.Read More |
 Pennsylvania Protects 32 Farms, 3,047 Acres in 21 Counties from Future Development The Shapiro Administration announced that Pennsylvania protected 3,047 acres on 32 farms in 21 counties from future residential or commercial development. The investment of more than $10 million in state, county, and local dollars preserves prime farmland for the future, helping Pennsylvania farms continue to feed our families and our economy.Read More |
 The Shapiro Administration Announces Expanded Funding To Grow Farm Businesses Secretary Redding announced that the PA Agricultural Business Development Center has boosted funding by $200,000 to meet demand for Farm Vitality Planning Grants. The PA Farm Bill grants fund strategic business planning to expand, diversify, or transition ownership of farms to the next generation. This new funding is the latest example of Governor Shapiro’s commitment to the long-term growth and sustainability of the agricultural industry and rural communities in Pennsylvania.Read More |
| Agriculture Secretary Provides Update On Animal Health Concerns Following East Palestine Train Derailment Secretary Redding released the following statement on animal health concerns following the East Palestine train derailment.Read MoreOnline Train Derailment Dashboard |
 Shapiro Administration Awards School Food Equipment Grants to 130 Local Communities The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced that it has awarded more than $2.7 million in grant funding to 130 local education agencies (LEA) across the commonwealth to purchase new food service equipment for cafeterias.Read MoreFood Service Grant Awards |
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 Pennsylvania First Lady Lori Shapiro visited the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to bring awareness to upcoming federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and encourage continued support for Pennsylvania’s charitable food network from food banks to soup kitchens.See More |
 Secretary Redding spent Presidents Day in Adams County for the 2023 Winter Commercial Tree Fruit School. This event is the largest county-level training event for tree fruit producers in the state! Fruit growers are so important to the agriculture industry and hold plenty of opportunity for the future of our state. See More |
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 FREE Animal Care Workshops The Center for Dairy Excellence, the Professional Dairy Managers of PA, and the PA Beef Council are hosting five FREE animal care workshops in various counties during March and April. The workshops will help boost your skills and get certified in key animal welfare areas within the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) program. A Spanish interpreter will be present at each event, making the workshops ideal for both English and Spanish-speaking employees. Learn More |
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Fremer and Bizzak End Rolfe Beagle Club’s Statewide Predator Hunt or Trap
Johnsonburg, Pa.: Joe Fremer tripled on coyotes this past weekend for Rolfe Beagle Club’s
Statewide Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap. Joe harvested a 32.0 female coyote Friday morning in
Jefferson County when he spotted the coyote in a field with his infrared scope. Joe switched to
Elk County Friday evening and harvested a 32.6# female coyote over bait at 7:30 p.m. On
Sunday, Joe harvested a 30.0# female coyote at 12:30 a.m. in Elk County that came in to an
electronic call. Joe shoots a .223 rifle.
Josh Bizzak was the last successful hunter to register his harvest on Day 6. Josh shot a 29.4#
female coyote in Jones Township, Elk County, shortly after midnight on Saturday. Josh used a
.17 Hornet and an electronic call. Josh started the weekend off by harvesting a female gray fox
weighing 11.6# on Saturday evening near 10:00 p.m.
Furthermore, Josh gave the spectators an “ooh and aah” moment when he brought out an
otter he had harvested earlier and frozen. Josh just knew the young folks watching the weigh-
in would appreciate seeing an otter. Well done, Josh!
Hunters are reminded that Rolfe Beagle Club will be holding their 11 1h Annual, Statewide, 10-
Day Coyote and Crow Hunt from August 30 to September 9.
LEARN MORE ABOUT AMERICAN MARTENS
As the Pennsylvania Game Commission continues to explore the possibility of American marten reintroduction within Penn’s Woods, the agency will be providing opportunities to learn more.
Having disappeared from Pennsylvania more than 120 years ago, the American marten once was a common native species that inhabited forested areas within the state. The marten, belonging to the mustelid family, is the same size as the American mink having a similar length to a fox squirrel.
Martens are true omnivores eating a large diversity of mammals, plants, insects, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish. The largest portion of their diet is made up of rodents, plant material and insects.
SMETHPORT MAN ACCUSED OF POSSESSING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
(SMETHPORT, Pennsylvania) (February 24, 2023): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that charges have been filed against a Smethport man accusing him of viewing and/or possessing hundreds of images of child pornography.
Daniel MERRICK (age 64) was charged by the Computer Crimes Unit of the Pennsylvania State Police with more than 800 images or videos of child pornography. Additionally, MERRICK was charged with Criminal Use of a Communication Facility (using an electronic device to commit the crimes). The complaint alleges the crimes occurred between July 6, 2022 and February 10, 2023.
MERRICK was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge William Todd who set bail at $20,000 straight and was scheduled to appear for central court at the McKean County Courthouse on March 9. He was remanded to the McKean County Jail.
Source: McKean County District Attorney’s Office
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/da/136029/post/smethport-man-accused-possessing-child-pornography
Louise Smith, 95, of Covington, PA
Louise Smith, 95, of Covington, PA passed away peacefully with loving care and family by her side at The Green Home in Wellsboro, PA on February 23, 2023.
Louise was born June 30, 1927, in Leroy, PA to the late Ivaldia ”Val” and Helen Turner. She graduated from Covington High School where she met the love of her life, Chester H. Smith, to whom she was married from 1945 until his passing in December 2012.
Surviving daughters are Linda (James) Crosby, Lynchburg, VA; Barbara Smith (Kathleen Carico), Covington, PA; and Marilyn (Charles) Carlton, Verona, VA. Surviving brother is Jack (Mary) Turner of Covington.
She was preceded in death by two daughters: Connie Lee Smith in 1950; and Elaine (Thomas) Hazelton in 2018; and by a great-grandson, Dawson Clay in 2010; a sister Marie, and two brothers, Jim and Bob.
The 16 grandchildren are Scott, Michelle, Shaun, Lindsay, Lauren, Allison (Crosby); Brian, Julie, Matthew, Mark, Amanda (Hazelton); and Nathan, Jared, Justin, Will, and Logan (Carlton). She is also survived by many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She loved and served them all with tirelessness and grace, leaving them and her friends with many happy memories.
Louise loved serving her Lord at both the Covington Baptist and Bakerburg Community Churches, playing organ for church services and numerous weddings and funerals for at least 65 years, a particularly special accomplishment not just for the length of time but because she was also self-taught and much requested.
Louise took over her father’s insurance business in the late 1960s when he was no longer able, and successfully ran it until she sold it and worked for that agency in Blossburg. Later, as township secretary she learned computing to do payroll and kept learning. Alongside all of that she created a warm home and assisted Chet with the auto business, horses, and beef cattle. Her community service included election board duty and running a notary public service from her home for many years.
Calling hours will be Saturday March 4, 2023, from 4 to 6 pm at Tussey-Moser Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. A Memorial Service service will be on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 2:00 pm in the First Presbyterian Church, 130 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA with Louise and Chet’s former pastor, Dave Dressler, officiating.
Interment will be at Gray Cemetery in Covington.
To share a memory or condolence with her family, visit www.tusseymosher.com.
