Sister Sally (Sarah) A. Villa, SSJ, age 81, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on November 17, 2025, in the 38th year of her religious life. She was born in Rochester, New York, on July 19, 1944, the daughter of the late Donald A. and Marion Kraft Gillette.

She graduated from Livonia High School in Rochester in 1961 and received her nursing education at Craig Colony Hospital School of Nursing, Sonyea, New York, and earned an AAS nursing degree from Alfred State College, in Alfred, New York, in 1976.

The Northern Potter School District is seeking day-to-day substitute teachers. Pay rate is $17.25/hour. PA Teaching Certificate required. Persons holding a Bachelor’s Degree may qualify for an emergency teaching certificate. For additional information on PDE’s substitute teacher requirements, please visit the following page:

https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/education/programs-and services/educators/certification/substitute-teaching-in-pennsylvania.html

Day-to-day substitutes are also needed for teachers’ aides, janitors, and cafeteria workers. Teacher’s aide pay rate is $9.50/hour and janitor/cafeteria worker pay rate is $10/hour.

Please note that substitutes are called in on an as-needed basis.

To apply for a substitute position, please stop by the administrative office for an employment packet at 745 Northern Potter Road, Ulysses, PA 16948. Any questions can be answered by calling 814-848-7506.
E.O.E.

James A. “Jim” MILLS, 83, of Westfield, PA, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at his farm doing what he loved, outside on his tractor with his faithful dog, Ladd, by his side.  Born October 10, 1942, in Westfield, he was the son of Adrian M. and Elsie Mae Simmons Mills.  Jim grew up in Mills, PA, where he worked on the family farm and raised a lot of cane.  A 1960 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1960 – 1964.  

Last week in review: The cross-country teams closed out their season, the women’s basketball team won two games and at 4-0 continued its best start since the 1998-99 team started a program-best 6-0, the wrestling team had one individual champion at an invitational, and a dozen Wildcats received United East Conference postseason recognition, including 10 in soccer with two Rookie of the Year honorees.

CROSS-COUNTRY

Last week’s hometown highlights: Competing in the NCAA Division III Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship at Big Spring High School on Saturday:

For the men in an 8K race, Holden Furey, of Williamsport, placed 150^th among 218 with a time of 29:57 to lead the Wildcats. Also, Chase Ebeling, of Bellefonte, was 159^th in 30:16, Mitchell Campbell, of Riegelsville, was 165^th in 30:32, Jacob Parker, of Weatherly, was 176^th in 31:12, Ben Heym, of West Chester, was 186^th in 31:51, Ethan Knapp, of Franklin, was 188^th in 31:55 and Aaron Guerrisky, of South Williamsport, was 189^th in 31:58.

Lea A. Ehrensberger, 85, of Bucktail Road, St. Mary’s, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Elk Haven Nursing Home surrounded by the love of her family. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Green Funeral Home.

“The US Constitution is one of the most referenced documents when discussing our country. Yet, there are many misunderstandings about the document which is the blueprint of the operation of our government.

In order to shed light on the Constitution, the League of Women Voters of Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties will present “We The People” on Thursday, November 20,2025. 

The 2026 Budget Proposal for West Branch Township, Potter County, Pennsylvania has been prepared and will be available for inspection by appointment only. The budget will be adopted at the regular meeting of the Township Board of Supervisors which will be held on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 6:00pm at the township municipal office located at 533 Germania Road, Galeton, PA 16922. Please contact the Secretary at 814-435-7898 to schedule an appointment. Requests can also be submitted via email at westbranchtwp@gmail.com or by visiting our website at www.westbranchtwp.com.

Helen Virginia “Ginny” CARLSON, nee Caffo, 83, of Turtlepoint, PA, passed away peacefully on the morning of November 14, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family.  Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 205 E Arnold Avenue, Port Allegany, PA.  A complete obituary will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Switzer Chapel, 77 Willow Street, Port Allegany, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

Wind Advisory issued November 16 at 2:01AM EST until November 17 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

* WHAT…Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE…Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego,
Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany Counties.

* WHEN…Until 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may
result.

INSTRUCTIONS: Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY

Wind Advisory issued November 16 at 1:56AM EST until November 17 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

* WHAT…West to northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50
mph expected.

* WHERE…Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN…Until 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

INSTRUCTIONS: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Issued By: NWS Binghamton NY

Wind Advisory issued November 15 at 6:42PM EST until November 17 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.

* WHERE…Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN…From 10 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The highest winds are expected Sunday
afternoon and evening, especially over the exposed hilltop
locations.

INSTRUCTIONS: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Issued By: NWS Binghamton NY

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that design team personnel will start field surveys and data collection along the Recommended Preferred Alternative of the State College Area Connector Project starting the week of November 17. The information collected will be used to develop a geotechnical drilling program to identify subsurface ground conditions for the design and permitting processes.

Dolores M. “Dolly” Buerk, 87, formerly of S. Michael Road, St. Marys, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.

She was born on September 30, 1938 in Rosemantown (Near Sykesville), PA, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Angelina Assalone Angeletti.