On April 18th Bradford City Fire Department was dispatched to 94 Barbour St. for an automatic fire alarm Bradford Twp. Fire Department is on standby

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Potter County the week of April 20. 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:

Joint & Crack Sealing (Hot Pour Mastic)

• All of Route 1001 (Brookland/Fox Hill Road). Monday, April 20, through Friday, April 24. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours and may deploy a pilot vehicle. When encountering a pilot vehicle with a “Pilot Car Follow Me” sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, drivers must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass.

Crack sealing and hot pour mastic operations prevent water intrusion from seeping through cracks or joints in an asphalt road, which can lead to potholes and pavement breakup. They are proactive preventive maintenance strategies to prevent water from entering the roadways and accelerating the formation of potholes and other failures.

Mechanized Patching

• All of Route 1002 (North Hollow Road). Monday, April 20, through Friday, May 22. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours and may deploy a pilot vehicle. When encountering a pilot vehicle with a “Pilot Car Follow Me” sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, drivers must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass.

Most permanent pothole patching is completed in the spring/summer when temperatures stay consistently above freezing. Mechanized patching is sometimes used to patch limited roadway areas that have extensive potholes, large areas of cracked pavement, and depressions. If patching was not performed, the damaged road surface would further deteriorate, resulting in PennDOT needing to completely rebuild the road or perform more costly corrective measures.

Pipe Replacement & Cleaning

• Route 4003 (Fishing Creek Road) between Route 6 and West Branch Fishing Creek Road in Roulette Township. Monday, April 20, through Friday, April 24. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours and may deploy a pilot vehicle. When encountering a pilot vehicle with a “Pilot Car Follow Me” sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, drivers must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass.

Pipe replacement and cleaning are essential in maintaining water flow around state roadways. Controlling water flow is one of the most important aspects of maintaining pavements. Uncontrolled water flow will damage both the pavement surface and the area under the pavement, which causes deterioration across the length of the pipe.

Shoulder Maintenance

• Route 44 between Route 6 in Sweden Township and Route 2002 (Branch Road) in West Branch Township. Monday, April 20, through Friday, April 24. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours and may deploy a pilot vehicle. When encountering a pilot vehicle with a “Pilot Car Follow Me” sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, drivers must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass.
• All of Route 3006 (Ice Mine Road). Monday, April 20, through Friday, April 24. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours and may deploy a pilot vehicle. When encountering a pilot vehicle with a “Pilot Car Follow Me” sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, drivers must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass.

Shoulder cutting removes excess material and debris from unpaved shoulder areas. Shoulder grading involves the shaping and stabilizing of those same areas. Both operations improve drainage, allow water to leave the roadway, and eliminate shoulder drop-offs. These are crucial highway maintenance operations because when drainage systems do not function properly, water collects on the road, weakens pavement, accelerates the formation of potholes, and creates the potential for icing conditions in the winter months.

This schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, emergencies, or other unforeseen interruptions.

Customers can report road concerns by calling 1-800-FIX-ROAD. If you call after hours, please leave a name and phone number.

For more information on PennDOT’s maintenance activities, visit https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/about-penndot/strategic-planning-and-operations/penndot-maintenance-activities

April 19-25 marks National Volunteer Week, a time to recognize and celebrate those who generously give their time, talents, and energy to make a difference.

At the Elk County Community Foundation and McKean County Community Foundation, we are fortunate to work with a wide range of dedicated volunteers. This includes our Women Who Care and Women’s Giving Circle Steering and Planning Committees, local students who assist with Annual Report distribution, and community members who lend a hand with mailings and special projects throughout the year. Our board members bring a high level of commitment and leadership to the continued success of the Foundations.

Tionesta, Pa.: Want to get your hands dirty planting shrubs for wildlife? And work beside like-
minded volunteers for a couple of hours? The Upland Bird Hunt Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse
Society (RGS) is looking for volunteers for planting for wildlife on Saturday, May 9, at 1:00 p.m.
at Tionesta Lake, in Forest County, on lands managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. Work
should be completed by 4:00 p.m. Volunteers do not need to be RGS members – all are
welcome!

The meeting spot will be the parking lot of the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church at 2048 German Hill
Road, Tionesta, 16353. Volunteers should be at the parking lot by 1:00 p.m. and plan on two to
three hours of work. We will caravan to the parking site from the parking lot. Park staff and
RGS Volunteers will be available to answer any questions.

We will be planting Wild grape, Allegheny serviceberry (juneberry), Mountain ash, Arrowwood
viburnum, and Gray dogwood.

All volunteers should register with Garrett Baker at bakgar42@yahoo.com so we can arrange
enough tools for volunteers. All volunteers should wear boots and gloves, and bring safety
glasses if you have them. Dress for the weather. This project will take place rain or shine.
This project is part of the RGS’s ongoing efforts to improve habitat for ruffed grouse, woodcock,
and other wildlife species. Volunteers do not need to bring anything, and no special skills are
necessary to help on this project.

The Ruffed Grouse Society is a national conservation organization dedicated to preserving our
sporting traditions by creating healthy forests for ruffed grouse, American woodcock, and other wildlife.

Through habitat projects, advocacy, and education, RGS works to ensure the future of
upland bird populations and hunting heritage.

BRADFORD, Pa. – John and Jeanie Mosch Satterwhite of Bradford, both of whom attended the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford during its earliest years, will receive the Presidential Medal of Distinction, the university’s highest honor.

Richard Esch, Pitt-Bradford’s president, will present the medals to the Satterwhites at the university’s Commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3.

“John and Jeanie have been such an important part of our Bradford and campus communities,” Esch said. “Through their volunteer service to Pitt-Bradford, financial support and enthusiasm for the institution, they have both been valued supporters of the highest order.”

The Coudersport Rotary Club met on April 13, 2026, at A&W West End Grill. Ronnie Schenkein introduced guest speaker Ed McCrea, the Co-founder and CEO of the nonprofit organization Environmental Education & Conservation Global (EECG).

EECG is a 501(c)(3) organization that partners with local groups in 14 countries, primarily in Africa and Asia, including India, Thailand, Namibia, and Tanzania. The organization also collaborates on projects with groups such as Disney, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Smithsonian. EECG offers international courses in Applied Environmental Education and provides small grants to conservation organizations, where even modest funding—combined with local “sweat equity”—can make a meaningful impact. Their Climate Change Collaborative focuses on helping communities address the local effects of climate change.

George E. Ruggles, 71, of Lewis Run, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, at UPMC Hamot in Erie, surrounded by his immediate family and closest friends.

Born February 27, 1955, in Erie, he was a son of the late Rev. John P. and Elverna J. (Curtis) Ruggles.

George was a 1973 graduate of Smethport High School and then went on to work for Pennzoil for many years. He later owned the Hilltop General Store in Cyclone, later he worked as a Butcher at Parkview and Save A Lot.

George was a founding member of the Wanderers Motorcycle Club, a member of the Eagles Club, Frances Sherman Auxiliary of the VFW Post 212, the American Legion, and former member and Past Governor of the Bradford Moose Lodge.

Surviving is his fiancée, Karla Leone, one son, Benjamin Ruggles (Josh Brechtel) of DuBois, and two nieces.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three infant sons, Johnathon Preston Ruggles, Jeremiah Preston Ruggles, Johnathon Clair Ruggles, one sister Carol, and one brother Clifford.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 372 East Main Street, where at 5:00 pm funeral services will be held with Rev. Max Simms, Pastor, of the Hilltop Baptist Church, officiating. The Frances Sheman Auxiliary of the VFW will gather and hold a service at 4:30 PM in the funeral home.  Burial will be in Clermont Cemetery.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the VFW Post 212, Attn: Auxiliary, 94 Barbour St. Bradford PA 16701, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

On April 17th Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to 2 Mile Rd. For a cardiac emergency

On April 17th Roulette Ambulance was dispatched to w. Branch Dingman Run Rd. for altered mental status

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) advises property owners in Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Juniata, McKean, Mifflin, and Potter Counties that waste material will be available, free of charge, during PennDOT maintenance operations through the spring and summer months.

Waste material is collected during maintenance activities, such as shoulder cutting and ditch cleaning, when soil is removed from the roadway shoulders and ditch lines to facilitate drainage. This material is available to property owners who request it, have accessible property near work areas, and submit a completed M-666 form to their PennDOT county maintenance facility. Contact your county maintenance facility using the information listed below:

• Cameron: 21013 CCC Memorial Highway, Emporium, 15834; 814-486-1643.
• Centre: 1000 E. Bishop Street, Bellefonte, 16823; 814-355-4731.
• Clearfield: 1905 Washington Avenue, Clearfield, 16830; 814-765-0524.
• Clinton: 1054 Rdige Road, Mill Hall, 17751; 570-726-2200.
• Elk: 32 Sain Leo Avenue, Ridgway, 15853; 814-772-0038.
• Juniata: 4373 William Penn Highway, Mifflintown, 17059; 717-436-2187.
• McKean: 300 Bingham Road, Cyclone, 16726; 814-465-7754.
• Mifflin: 1200 W 4^th Street, Lewistown, 17044; 717-248-7851.
• Potter: 7 West Locust Street, Coudersport, 16915; 814-274-9181.

Although PennDOT crews are common sights on Pennsylvania’s 40,000 roadway miles and 25,000 bridges, many customers may not realize the scope of work crews perform. The Maintenance First series was developed to shed some light on the operations PennDOT performs year-round to provide a safe and efficient transportation system.

Through the Summer Employment Program, PennDOT hires hundreds of seasonal workers from post high school grads to experienced workers to help repair and maintain the roadways and structures throughout the commonwealth. The program is a great way to take your first step on the path to a permanent career with PennDOT. To apply, visit the commonwealth’s employment site and search for the PennDOT Summer Maintenance Program job posting.

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The Black Forest Falcons Trap Team improves to 3-0 on the season after a 193-177 victory over Portville on Thursday at the Bolivar-Richburg Gun Club! 

Top 8 shooters for the Falcons:

 Avery Torrey – 25

 Isaac Gledhill – 24

 Boone Faulstick – 24

 Silas Batterson – 24

 Brody Herr – 24

 Lucas Risser – 24

 Izayah Freeman – 24

 Owen Gill – 24

Also shooting 24s:

Ethan Hamilton

Carson Heimel

Great shooting all around! The Falcons return home Monday, April 20th to take on the Cameron County Clay Crushers—come out and support our team! 

Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing {PHWFF}, initiated and conducted by members of the Federation of Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited, serves military personnel who have been wounded, injured, or disabled to aid their physical and emotional recovery by introducing or rebuilding the skills of fly fishing and fly tying and by using and enjoying these skills on fishing outings and as lifelong recreation. While initially focusing on the military personnel in the Washington, DC area, the Project has expanded nationwide and is offering its services and program to active military personnel and veterans in the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals throughout the country. The Project’s program provides basic fly fishing, fly casting and fly tying classes and clinics for the wounded and injured personnel ranging from beginners to those with prior fly fishing and tying experience who are adapting their skills to their new abilities. All activities, services and equipment are provided to the participants at no cost.

On April 16th Lewis Run Fire Department was dispatched to Lafayette Ave. and Main St. for an electrical emergency

On April 15, 2026, Richard Wojcik (Grade 12, OED) presented his self-made computer operating system to his classmates in the Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications shop at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center.

Richard has been working on his operating system, named RTech Opaque Sheep X2, several hours a day for more than 4 months. “I decided I wanted to write my own operating system because, why not? I wanted control of creating every part of an OS, not a copy or derivative of Linux [a popular alternative to Windows]. Making a Linux clone like Free BSD or many other popular Linux distros felt like cheating.” Richard is planning on attending Alfred State College in the fall to pursue information technology

Operating systems are a core topic of the class that also covers PC repair, SOHO and enterprise networks, cybersecurity, video game design, artificial intelligence/emerging technologies, and much more. 

For more information on the programs at the career and technical center, students should see their school counselor. For information about the “networking” shop, please contact the instructor, Mr. Bryant, at bbryant@iu9ctc.org or (814) 642-2573.

 If you would like to try the os for yourself, go to http://rtech-technologies.github.io

Pain is something nearly everyone experiences at some point, whether it’s from an injury, surgery, arthritis, or an ongoing health condition. For many people, pain improves with time or basic treatment. But for others, pain can linger, worsen, or interfere with daily life. That’s where pain management comes in.

Pain management is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing, treating, and helping people cope with acute and chronic pain. Acute pain is short-term, such as pain after surgery or an injury. Chronic pain lasts longer (months or even years) and may continue even after the original cause has healed.

Wellsboro, Pa., April 15, 2026 – UPMC Pain Medicine is strengthening local availability of specialized pain management services in Tioga County, with Pawan Solanki, M.D., now seeing patients at 15 Meade St. in Wellsboro.

“Expanding specialized pain management into our rural communities is our way of investing in the community — not just by bringing new treatments to a facility, but by restoring dignity, productivity, and quality of life to patients who have too long lived with debilitating discomfort,” said Ron Reynolds, president, UPMC Cole and UPMC Wellsboro. “By creating stronger access to care and providing expert services locally, we are empowering our neighbors to receive high‑quality, comprehensive treatment close to home, ultimately supporting the long‑term well‑being of our region.”

Dr. Solanki is dual board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine and offers comprehensive interventional pain management care, along with anesthesiology services. He focuses on evidence-based, minimally invasive treatments designed to reduce pain, restore function, and improve patients’ quality of life through individualized care plans.

For more information about UPMC Pain Medicine services in northcentral Pennsylvania, go to UPMC.com/PainManagementNCPA.

The Community Education Center’s DISCOVER Partnership, in collaboration with Johnsonburg Area High School (JAHS) and Nichols Portland Incorporated, Wilcox (NPI), offered their Intro to Manufacturing Program to 7th-grade students. This program is designed to introduce students to manufacturing careers and processes, educate and inspire the next generation, and strengthen the future of our local manufacturing industry.

The program includes a pre-tour classroom lesson, during which students learn about the manufacturing process, as well as participate in a Cube Factory activity, acting as their own manufacturers on an assembly line. Following this, students have the opportunity to tour local manufacturing facilities in person. On April 14, 2026, Johnsonburg 7th-grade students toured NPI, Wilcox. The Community Education Center would like to thank Nichols Portland, Inc., Wilcox for their support and collaboration.

Companies interested in participating in next year’s Intro to Manufacturing Tours can contact Courtney Rieger at courtney@communityedcenter.com or call (814) 781-3437.

The Coudersport Rotary Club held its semiannual roadside cleanup on Wednesday, March 15, 2026, continuing a tradition of community service that has spanned more than 20 years.

Rotary members gathered to clean the designated stretch of roadway from Park Avenue to the Laurelwood Inn, collecting litter and helping to maintain the beauty of the community. This effort is part of the club’s long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship and local pride.

Held twice each year, the roadside cleanup has become a dependable and visible example of the Rotary Club’s dedication to service above self. Members work together in all kinds of weather to ensure that this important gateway to the community remains clean and welcoming.

The Coudersport Rotary Club appreciates the ongoing support of volunteers and community members who help make this project a success year after year.

Tuesday 11 to 6 

Wednesday 11 to 6

Thursday 11 to 6

Friday 11 to 6 Saturday 10 to 4 

75 percent off

Please stay off of Bank Street and Cherry Street there are lines and a transformer down.