The Pennsylvania Department of Education is encouraging organizations across the state to help provide nutritious meals to children in low-income areas during the summer months through the Department’s Summer Food Service Program. New sponsors must apply by May 31.
Ashee Dreas, 38, of Ulysses, was charged in district court after she allegedly took Genesse Township funds for personal use during her time as Genesee Township secretary/treasurer between Oct. 9, 2019 and Dec. 8, 2020. According to state police at Coudersport, Dreas used the township debit c…
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District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that charges have been filed in connection with a Kane man’s death in August. Michael Cunningham, formerly of Kane, was charged with drug delivery resulting in death, involuntary manslaughter, delivery of a controlled substance, criminal…
The Coudersport Borough council took care of some quick business at their Jan. 20 meeting.
Shinglehouse man Steffan Sisson has been sentenced for possession of methamphetamine and driving under the influence as well as a case where Sisson pled guilty to insurance fraud.
Following a jury trial held at the McKean County Courthouse on Jan. 17 and 18, former Bradford and Port Allegany resident Aaron Davis was convicted of 84 counts related to sending explicit materials to a minor and possessing child pornography. He was acquitted of 8 additional counts.
A man who broke into a Smethport residence and forcibly removed his former girlfriend has been sentenced to state prison.
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SMETHPORT — The Smethport boys basketball team was able to complete the season sweep of Coudersport, beating the Falcons 54-38 with the dual efforts of Hayden Leet and Preston Alfieri’s combined 36 points.
Port Allegany’s upper weights continued their hot streaks at Bradford High Monday evening, leading the way for the Gator wrestling team in a 48-24 victory.
Our Winter Newsletter has arrived, and another fine one it is. Beginning with the cover, there is a beautiful colored picture of our newest trail shelter, courtesy of Larry Holtzapple of Wellsboro.
Every year as hunting season comes to end and the winter months set in, we expect those tiny snow tornadoes, spinning columns of snow lasting only for a few moments, to be bouncing across the …
The Galeton Tigers’ boys’ basketball team ground out a hard fought win on Tuesday, Jan. 17 with a 67-48 home triumph against the Northern Potter Panthers in a league conference battle.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced after a Commonwealth Drought Task Force meeting that drought watches have been lifted for five counties and hydrologic conditions are normal statewide.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the details of additional assistance for dairy producers, including a second round of payments through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Pr…
Counties, municipalities and municipal agencies, pre-qualified land trusts, non-profits and other eligible organizations interested in applying for conservation, recreation, trail and riparian…
The Friends of Hanley Library honored longtime board member and former president Jim Guelfi recently with emeritus status in recognition of his leadership, service and contributions to the org…
Upper Allegheny Health System parent company of Olean General Hospital and Bradford Regional Medical Center announces the successful completion of its new accreditation process awarded by DNV …
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"It’s basically a ‘shell game’ that allowed these 12 school districts to collectively raise taxes 37 times during the four years we reviewed, which increased their respective General Fund accounts to $390 million," DeFoor said.
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania may soon offer families free identification kits that could help locate their missing children.
"It's got to be the best thing for both communities."
(The Center Square) – For major walkable cities, Pennsylvania has two of the best in the country, according to a recent report.
A department spokesperson said that the General Assembly must pass the constitutional amendment by Jan. 27 to appear on the May 2023 ballot.
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Ashee Dreas, 38, of Ulysses, was charged in district court after she allegedly took Genesse Township funds for personal use during her time as Genesee Township secretary/treasurer between Oct.…
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District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that charges have been filed in connection with a Kane man’s death in August. Michael Cunningham, formerly of Kane, was charged with drug…
Shinglehouse man Steffan Sisson has been sentenced for possession of methamphetamine and driving under the influence as well as a case where Sisson pled guilty to insurance fraud.
Truck-Lite, the worldwide leader in advanced LED lighting systems for commercial trucks, buses, and commercial trailers, has named company veteran Jon Stineman president of its U.S. operations.
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The Arnot Ogden Medical Center School of Nursing is offering a free workshop on tips and tricks for taking standardized tests, including the Scholastic Aptitude Test and the Test of Essential Academic Skills.
Community Blood Bank of NWPA & WNY is the exclusive blood supplier to 19 hospitals and seven Stat MedEvac bases throughout the region. Every two seconds, someone needs blood for surgeries, cancer treatments, childbirth, anemia, serious injuries, blood disorders and more.
It takes, on average, eight minutes for paramedics to respond to the scene of an emergency, according to Jim Callipare, a health and physical education teacher at Armstrong Junior-Senior High School. So, in an attempt to create more first responders in Armstrong County, and potentially save lives or just buy time before paramedics arrive, students at the school took part in hands-only CPR training on Nov. 18.
UPMC Cole recently expanded breast imaging services available at the hospital to offer 3D mammography (tomosynthesis) as a lifesaving diagnostic screening.
UPMC Cole welcomes Ashima Mittal, M.D., endocrinology specialist, to Coudersport.
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(28 Jan 2023) When Pope Francis arrives in Congo and South Sudan next week, thousands of people will take special note of a gesture more grounded than the sign of the cross. Watching from their wheelchairs, they will relate to the way he uses his. (Jan. 28) (AP video: Justin Kabumba)
A constant in the political universe is the quest to occupy the moral high ground, that space that sets apart those with noble intentions and pure motives from those driven by craven desires in pursuit of personal gains.
Serious policymakers who want to bring business as usual in Washington to an end would do well to explore the connections between trial lawyers, so-called science and safety groups, and the progressive activists who consort with them to promote the regulation of business.
Moments after he became Pennsylvania’s 48th chief executive, Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered a message to state residents who voted for the competition last November.
The drama surrounding Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s speakership bid remains nothing short of surreal.
