NOTICE! An Emergency Road Closure is planned to occur today
Jefferson County Department of Emergency Services
NOTICE! An Emergency Road Closure is planned to occur today, June 27, 2024 between the hours of 3pm and 5pm to replace down power lines that occurred from last evenings severe storms.
East Bound I-80 traffic will be detoured off at Exit 86 (Reynoldsville), with detour route Being SR 322 through Reynoldsville.
West Bound I-80 traffic will be detoured off at Exit 97 (DuBois/Brockway) and detoured SR 219 North to SR 28 South through Brockway.
Please use caution while traveling and consider using an alternate route. This is necessary to restore power in the affected area.
Port Allegany Community Pool Swimming Lessons July 8 – July 19
The second session of swimming lessons at the Port Allegany Community Pool will take place from July 8 – July 19. Pictured is Austin Hamilton giving instruction to a young swimmer during the first session. Classes are offered on three levels – Turtle, Fish and Shark. To register for the second session, go to The Port Allegany Recreation Authority Facebook Page or stop by the pool.
Pool Supervisor, Liz Valentine, has announced the first of the summer swim parties – a 1980’s Glow Night to be held July 1st from 6-10 p.m. Free hot chocolate, concession, first, second and third prizes for best 80’s costumes or swimwear, gift baskets for $1/chance, photo booth with props and limited supply of glow sticks. Admission to this party is free to those who have a pool pass, $5 for others. Proceeds will go to the pool fund.
BE OUR GUEST WITH ECCOTA’S SUMMER THEATER CAMP PERFORMANCE OF BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR.
BE OUR GUEST WITH ECCOTA’S SUMMER THEATER CAMP PERFORMANCE OF BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR.
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR.
Performed at St. Marys Area High School Carpin Auditorium, Friday, June 28
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. will be performed by the Elk County Council on the Arts’ (ECCOTA) Summer Theater Camp students this Friday, June 28 at the St. Marys Area High School Carpin Auditorium at 7PM. The 60-minute musical, designed for middle school-aged performers, is based on the 1994 Broadway production and Disney’s 1991 animated feature film. The Summer Theater Camp cast includes 58 students led by camp director Mr. Adam Brooks.
MoreBuckthorn Bustin’ at Rolfe Beagle Club
Johnsonburg, Pa.: Members of the Rolfe Beagle Club first noticed European Buckthorn at the club in the early 2000s. “At first, it was just a shrub here or there,” said Jim Pennington, Jr, President of the club, “but then all of a sudden it was everywhere. Closing in our travel lanes, pushing out our native shrubs, and creating competition for our native berries such as Juneberries, witherods, viburnums, and blueberries. Nasty stuff.”
The Rolfe Beagle Club has an active wildlife and wood management program at the club, and immediately started to learn how best to manage the buckthorn starting to take over the club grounds. The first thing club members learned was how detrimental buckthorn was to birds, warblers, and mammals that depend upon nutrition from berries to help them migrate, or make it through a tough winter. Buckthorn, because it comes from Europe, lacks the same nutrition in its berries that have co-evolved with our native wildlife. As such, warblers migrating through the club chow down on buckthorn berries and do not get adequate nutrition to complete their migration. The same negative effect is multiplied for native birds and mammals that stay at the club year-round.
MoreWellsville Police Blotter
Wellsville Police arrested William J. Plank, age 48 of Wellsville, charging him with Criminal Contempt 2nd (Class A Misdemeanor), Resisting Arrest (Class A Misdemeanor) and Aggravated Family Offense (Class E Felony). The charges stem from an incident that took place on Lombard Avenue on June 23rd.
Plank was also charged with Trespass (Violation) for an incident that took place on Grover Street on June 19th and was also arrested on a Bench Warrant for failure to appear in Wellsville Village Court on June 18th on previous Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Harassment 2nd charges.
Plank was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Plank was committed to the Allegany County Jail on $10,000.00 cash bail or $25,000.00 property bond or $50,000.00 partially secured bond. Plank is due back in Wellsville Village Court on July 16th at 4:30 pm. Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Wellsville Police arrested Michael D. Turner, age 36 of Belmont, charging him with 3 counts of Forgery 2nd (Class D Felony), 3 counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd (Class D Felony) and Grand Larceny 3rd (Class D Felony). The charges stem from a complaint made by Community Bank.
Turner was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Turner was committed to the Allegany County Jail on $5,000.00 cash bail or $10,000.00 property bond or $50,000.00 partially secured bond. Turner is due back in Wellsville Village Court on July 16th at 4:30 pm.
Anita J. (Pearson) Zimmer, 73, of Warren, PA
Anita J. (Pearson) Zimmer, 73, of Warren, PA, died Sunday, June 23, 2024, at St. Vincent Healthcare, Erie, PA. She was born April 1, 1951,
In Warren, PA. She was the daughter of Donald Pearson and Myrtle Hays Pearson Walters. Anita was a lifelong Warren area resident and a 1969, graduate of Warren High School. In her youth, she volunteered as a candy striper with Warren General Hospital. She was employed with Warren State Hospital, as a Psychiatric Aide 2, retiring from there after 25 years employment. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. She loved books, was an avid reader. She also loved to go on picnics, swimming, and cooking.
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Coudersport Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events
The Coudersport Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce plans for Food Fun Friday’s to be held at the Coudersport Courthouse Square on Friday, July 12th, July 19th, August 2nd, August 16th, August 30th, and September 13th from 5 – 8pm.
These events will be featuring musicians in the gazebo from 5:30-7:30pm and food truck/vendors will be lined up on East 3rd Street and be opened for business at 5pm. We will also be having corn hole and (maybe) other yard games in the square.
The first night, July 12th will be Emergency Services Appreciation evening and there are plans to have firemen with a fire truck, and police with a car for anyone to check out!
Please bring your lawn chairs and come to the square and support your local community. Watch our Facebook page, Coudersport Area Chamber of Commerce for details.
3 Day Estate Sale! June 27 to June 29 In Ridgway
3 Day Estate Sale! June 27 to June 29 –
Thursday and Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 3:30pm
1305 Hill St. Ridgway, PA (near the HS)
Red leather chairs, dining sets, reloading items, hunting clothes, grinder, air compressor, toolbox, Pyrex, Corning, Singer Sewing machine, yarn, kitchenware, bedroom sets, costume jewelry, ladder, push mower, canning items, living room furniture, American Flyer Train, Lionel Train, hand tools, fan, vacuum, towels, bedding, Quilts, games, TV stand, buffets, desk, Grand Father Clock, clothes, fishing items, Masika, Vintage/Antique GE refrigerator and Maytag Dutch Oven (both worked when we started them). Neon beer sign.
1305 Hill St. Ridgway, PA June 27 to 29 2024
Do not block driveways, roads, or park on grass. We look forward to seeing everyone, exciting sale.
Allentown Fire Company Adds UTV To Fleet
Allentown Volunteer Fire Company Inc.
We are happy to announce a new addition to the fleet. This morning we purchased this new to us utv. Over the years off road traffic in the town of Alma has continued to grow, leaving us with challenges we haven’t faced before. This new purchase will enable us to access places we have not been able to in the past without further assistance from our neighbors.
With the new unit we will continue to provide the best service possible to our township and those surrounding. We would like to introduce everyone to Allentown 604
Cutler Statement on Passage of Biomarker Testing Legislation
HARRISBURG – House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) on Thursday applauded the passage in the Senate of legislation he co-prime sponsored with Rep. Kyle Mullins (D-Lackawanna) that would require insurance coverage of biomarker testing in Pennsylvania.
“Today marks a significant milestone for health care in Pennsylvania. This crucial legislation will pave the way for improved diagnostics and personalized treatment options for Pennsylvanians dealing with complex diseases,” Cutler said.
“By ensuring biomarker tests are covered, we are advancing patient care and empowering health care providers to deliver more targeted treatments. I commend my colleagues for their dedication to advancing this important initiative, which will undoubtedly make a positive impact on the health and well-being of Pennsylvanians for years to come.”
House Bill 1754 passed the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously on Tuesday. It now heads to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk.
Roderick Kinley Memorial July 4, 2024
Roderick Kinley Memorial July 4, 2024
Friends and relatives of Rod Kinley are invited to a memorial celebration in honor of Rod on July 4, 2024. Rod was born in York, PA in 1932, and moved to the Coudersport area in 1981. The celebration will be picnic style from 2 to 5, on the shaded lawn at his home at 116 Kinley Lane, Coudersport, PA Bring a dish if you like, and lawn chairs. Plates, cups, silverware and drinks will be provided.
There will be a small ammo can for mementos which will then be buried with his ashes in Ford Hill Cemetery the next day.
RECALL
American Health Packaging on Behalf of BluePoint Laboratories Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall for Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP (750 mg) 10 mEq K Due to Failed Dissolution
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 25, 2024 – American Health Packaging on behalf of BluePoint Laboratories is voluntarily recalling 21 batches of Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP (750 mg) 10 mEq K, to the consumer level. The product is being recalled because of failed dissolution.
Cherry Springs Programs for Independence Day Weekend
Visit Cherry Springs State Park during 4th of July Weekend to marvel at some of the darkest skies we’ll have all July. Park educators and partners are offering several different programs to help you experience the wonders of the stars above you.
Please note that Cherry Springs is undergoing construction this summer. Temporary parking and programming areas are in place. Please follow signs to stay with the flow of traffic. Bring a blanket or chair, the benches are unavailable. A custom Google Map with temporary parking and program areas can be found here: https://bit.ly/csconstructionparking2024.
MoreSylvester Corey, 79, of Brockport, PA
Sylvester Corey, 79, of Brockport, PA died on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Christ The King Manor.
He was born on January 18, 1945, in Kane, the son of the late Joseph and Edith Farren Corey.
On March 11, 1967, he married Rebecca Shipe, who survives.
Sylvester led a fulfilling life; having worked at the Ridgway Ink Plant and later retiring from GKN in 2010. Notably, he had a profound love for dancing, bowling, and playing softball. Additionally, he found solace in the great outdoors, with hunting and fishing being among his favorite pastimes.
MoreSevere Thunderstorm Warning For Central Potter County
6/26/2024 14:33 EDT through 6/26/2024 15:15 EDT
* Until 315 PM EDT.
* At 233 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Coudersport, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include… Lyman Run State Park, Denton Hill State Park, Cherry Springs State Park, Austin, Sweden Valley, and Ski Denton Ski Area.
Instructions
Stay inside a well built structure and keep away from windows.
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6/26/2024 14:33 EDT
Potter, PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 26 at 2:20PM EDT For McKean County
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 26 at 2:20PM EDT until June 26 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS State College PA
At 220 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Westline, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD…Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include… Bradford, Allegany State Park, Cyclone, Ludlow, Marshburg, Kinzua Dam, Westline, Kinzua Bridge State Park, Mount Jewett, Lewis Run, Bradford Airport, and University Of Pittsburgh – Bradford.
Instructions
Stay inside a well built structure and keep away from windows. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in State College PA.
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STATE COLLEGE PA
113 PM EDT WED JUN 26 2024
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
464 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
CAMERON CENTRE CLEARFIELD
CLINTON COLUMBIA ELK
LYCOMING MCKEAN MONTOUR
NORTHUMBERLAND POTTER SNYDER
SULLIVAN TIOGA UNION
WARREN
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BERWICK, BLOOMSBURG, BRADFORD,
CLEARFIELD, COUDERSPORT, DANVILLE, DUBOIS, EMPORIUM, LAPORTE,
LEWISBURG, LOCK HAVEN, MANSFIELD, RENOVO, RIDGWAY, SELINSGROVE,
SHAMOKIN, ST. MARYS, STATE COLLEGE, SUNBURY, WARREN, WELLSBORO,
AND WILLIAMSPORT.