When You Feel Disappointed It’s natural to be frustrated when someone lets you down. But disappointment should be handled wisely. Otherwise depression, cynicism or bitterness can overwhelm your life. Learn how to overcome disappointment according to God’s Word. This Week on TV “When Others Fail Us” We’ve all been disappointed and hurt by others. But Christians are commanded to show God’s love through forgiveness. This week on “In Touch,” Dr. Stanley provides believers with the scriptural tools needed to build str...
Tanker truck, car crash kills Pa. womanStar Gazette Covington A 74-year-old Lock Haven woman was killed Saturday afternoon when the Honda Civic in which she was riding was struck from behind by a 2000 International tanker truck. Mildred L. Barnard was pronounced dead at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro by Dr. Laura Rice after the 1:25 p.m. crash at the state Routes 2005 and 2022 intersection in Covington, said state police in Mansfield. Bernard was a passenger in the front seat. Also injured were Diane M. McKinley, 51, of Renovo, who was driving the Honda, and a 5-year-old chil...
Police say a man was killed when his motorcycle ran off an interstate on ramp, throwing him from the bike.
Possession Of MarijuanaPort Allegany Police have charged a Coudersport woman with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.Anthea Crystal Sasser, 19, of Coudersport, PA is scheduled to be arraigned on March 31, 2010 in District Court 48-3-02 to answer charges of USE/POSS OF DRUG PARAPH; and MARIJUANA-SMALL AMT PERSONAL USE.
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Snack Mix and Cashew Products Due to Possible Health Risk Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:13:00 -0500 – As a follow up to the voluntary recall of black pepper from Mincing Overseas Spice Company announced on March 5, 2010, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (Nasdaq: JBSS) (the “Company”) announced today that it is voluntarily recalling various snack mix and cashew products, which have been flavored with seasoning containing the recalled black pepper and which are listed below, as a precautionary measure because the product may be contami...
Gerald P. “Bub” Gillette, 69, of 321 Portage St., Emporium, died at his residence on Saturday afternoon(March 20, 2010) after a brave battle with brain cancer. He was born March 9, 1941 in St. Marys a son of the late Philip and Juanita “Sis” Johnson Gillette. On February 4, 1967 in St. Marks Catholic Church he married Donna Armstrong Gillette, who Survives. Mr. Gillette graduated from Cameron County High School in the class of 1959. He graduated with an associate degree from Bryant Stratton Business Institute in Buffalo, NY. He served with the US Army from 1963 to 1965. He worke...
DUI Charged In Liberty TownshipPennsylvania State Police filed DUI charges against a Lewis Run man on Thursday in Judge Bill Todd’s courtroom. Daryl George Wallage, 44, of Lewis Run, PA, was charged for an incident in Liberty Township with CARELESS DRIVING; NO HEADLIGHTS; GEN IMP/INC OF DRIVING SAFELY; DUI: HIGH RTE OF ALC (BAC .10-.16) and FAIL TO USE SAFETY BELT SYSTEM. He will answer the charges in District Court 48-3-02.
Shinglehouse Man ChargedA Shinglehouse man is facing a misdemeanor drug charge in McKean County along with summary vehicle violations according to online court dockets from District Judge Bill Todd’s courtroom. Jared Dale Clark, 27, of Shinglehouse, PA, was charged Thursday by Officer Ryan Yingling with USE/POSS OF DRUG PARAPH; DRIV WHILE OPER PRIV SUSP OR REVOKED; and CARELESS DRIVING in the Borough of Smethport.
The economy in rural north-central Pennsylvania has ebbed and flowed with the region’s natural resources.
Hey Everyone! Happy first day of Spring! Here’s what’s happening at Open Arms: Tonight! Jam Session! Can you sing or play an instrument? Come and jam! Starts at 6:30pm. Relationship Rescue: Do you know a relationship that is drowning with no hope of help? Feeling helpless, hopeless, and weary they cave in to circumstances and become a statistic of the over 60% divorce and separation rate. Don’t panic, HELP IS HERE! What are the not-so- secret keys to Relationship Success and what do we do to rescue a seemingly hopeless and drowning relationship? Join us at Open Arms Community Chu...
Mudslide On Rock City HillAt 4:50 pm on Saturday, Otto-Eldred Fire Police have been dispatched to assist Otto -Eldred Regional Police for traffic control with a mudslide in the roadway at the top of Rock City Hill at the rock cut on the Olean Road.Station 11 Fire Police have been requested to assist. PennDot is reported en route with equipment to clean it up. Those traveling in that direction might want to take an alternate route.
Wildfire On E. Valley Road Reported OUTAt 3:43 pm on Saturday, Smethport Station 2 has been dispatched to a wildfire at the intersection of E. Valley Road and Pierce Brook Roads. This fire is reported out at 3:48.
Now Available On Zito Media Cable Channel 450 Hear the local news first on Black Forest Broadcasting starting at 7:00 amWith more than 30 years of news writing experience, Gerri Miller brings you the news you’ve come to expect. Accurate, timely and up-to-date. The latest from the police blotter, meeting notices, school news…Gerri reports all of it. Catch the latest in the Black Forest area 8 times each weekday at 6 past the hour at 7:00, 8:00 and 10:00am, Noon and 3:00, 4:00, 5:00 and 6:00pmContact: gerrimiller@pennswoods.net Copyright: 2010 G.R. Miller. All Rights ...
It’s Happening Tonight At Olga Cafe’-Gallery in Coudersport Cairde is Irish for friends. We play an exciting blend of Irish and Scottish traditional and contemporary tunes, pub and fiery rebel songs, along with eclectic American folk. Click on the photo to listen to our music and then join us for a lively evening at Olga’s Cafe’-Gallery at the corner of Main Street and E. 2nd Street in Coudersport. The fun starts at 7:30 pm until ???.There’s a modest cover charge of $7.00, $4.00 for students.
Tests show no environmental impact from gas drilling discharge By DAVID THOMPSON – dthompson@sungazette.comSun Gazette The state Department of Environmental Protection anticipates no adverse impact to the environment from a foamy discharge detected this week along Route 44 about one mile south of Waterville. The discharge was found in spring water running off a hillside, under a road and into Pine Creek in Cummings Township. “We see no environmental effects at this point,” said Michael C. Welch, assistant director of the DEP’s northcentral regional office. The discharge ...
Returning to Chris Briem’s post about the curious case of Pittsburgh’s peak labor force , I’m going to try my hand at analyzing the energy talent migration for Western PA.
Two found dead on Pleasant Street By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMERand PATRICK CONNOLLYEra Reporters A Bradford woman and her infant daughter were found dead in the family’s Pleasant Street home on Friday. The bodies of Tonya Haight, 24, and her three-and-a-half week old infant daughter Tamara were found around 9 a.m. Friday at their residence, 56 Pleasant St. “At this time, they are considered suspicious deaths, not homicide,” said District Attorney Ray Learn, who was at the scene Friday afternoon. “We’re investigating the circumstances surrounding the two deaths.” Autopsies...
By Lowman S. Henry (Lowman S. Henry is chairman and CEO of The Lincoln Institute of Public Opinion Research, a politically conservative “think tank” that attempts to influence policymakers. He also hosts a radio program.) read more
BY HOWARD ‘MAC’ MCDONALD Spring is nearing. I saw two robins in my yard and noticed some flowers poking their heads up through. I still haven’t gotten spring fever yet but I am looking with anticipation to the day that it hits me. Our creeks are high and I hope that level stays high enough for the Canoe and Kayak Classic. read more
To the editor: Tactics and rhetoric that teachers unions employ to block any meaningful reform is remarkable. Their motivation is simple: maintain the status quo and earn more money. read more
To the editor: (Editor’s Note: The author asked that we withhold his full name because he’s concerned this his viewpoints will negatively affect his relatives here). read more
Coudersport’s boys came up against one of the state’s best Class A high school basketball teams, right in its back yard Friday night, with predictable results. Sewickley Academy jumped out to 21-point halftime lead on its way to a 67-37 win at North Hills High School in Pittsburgh, ending the Falcons’ season with a 17-10 record. read more
Cameron County High School’s Andy Lippert has been selected to participate in the 37th annual Don Raabe Big 30 Charities Football Classic. The game will be held at 7 pm on Aug. 7 at Bradford High School’s Parkway Field. read more
Coudersport’s Dirk Cowburn closed out a historic high school wrestling career with a silver medal in last weekend’s state championship meet at Hershey. read more
A challenging but successful high school basketball season for the Coudersport girls came to a close Saturday afternoon at Slippery Rock University, as Farrell delivered a 73-31 knockout punch in the first round of state playoffs. Coudersport (19-8) was getting open shots, but could not convert. The Falcons were unable to do much on the offensive boards. read more
A young bowler with local roots is making a name for himself in a multi-state competitive circuit. Kyle Crumrine, the son of Tim and Peggy Crumrine and the grandson of Dave and Cindy Crumrine, rolled a stellar 204 game to topple the previous champion, Aaron Cressley, who rolled a 201, during a Keystone Junior Bowlers Tour tournament on Feb. 28 in Butler. read more
Cameron County Red Raider Hoop Club will sponsor its annual Three On Three Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 27, in the high school gym. Teams may consist of up to four players, with three on the floor at any given time. read more
Sometimes a bowler gets in a groove and there’s holding him back. Such was the case with Al Lyon during competition at Mountain View Bowling Center. He appeared on the honor roll in multiple leagues. Recent results are as follows: Friday Night Mixed: Alley Stompers 70-34, Lucky Strikes 56-48, Middle of the Road Gang 54-50, Misfits 28-76. Top scores: B. Foster 221-629. read more
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Officials haven’t given up on having vegetation cleared from a section of the Allegheny River on the western border of Coudersport Area Recreation Park (CARP). Over the years, silt has built up in a section just north of the flood control channel to form a sandbar, or island, that diverts high water into CARP. read more
Soldiers will be returning to a special place in the heart of Potter County, God’s Country, this May, where they’ll be based for a weekend getaway and a series of outdoor adventures. Plans are in place for the annual visit by wounded military veterans to the LEEK Hunting and Mountain Preserve of Oswayo Friday through Sunday, May 14-16. read more
Pa. Public Utility Commission (PUC) has reauthorized the telephone charge residents in Potter County pay for their local 9-1-1 emergency communications system. read more
Potter County Education Council’s Coudersport Office will host a natural gas seminar offered by the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford on Wednesday, March 24, from 6-8 pm. It’s entitled “Minimizing Impacts to Forests and Wildlife.” Speaker is Robert S. Hansen, an expert on agriculture and forestry. To register or learn more, call 274-4877.
Transformation from winter to spring is one of our most anticipated seasonal changes. From the time Punxsutawney Phil gives his prediction to the sighting of the first coltsfoot wildflower, it seems that everyone waits anxiously for spring’s arrival. read more
Pennsylvania’s elk need specific minerals and nutrients in their diet at certain times of the year. Cows need calcium and phosphorus for fetal bone development during the last trimester of pregnancy. Bulls require minerals to grow new antlers, beginning each year in the spring. In addition, all elk need minerals to grow two new coats of hair each year. read more
A large turnout is expected for the annual Kettle Creek Outdoor Show, to be held on Saturday, March 27, in Cross Fork. A turkey-calling contest sanctioned by the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and sponsored by that organization’s Ben Stimaker Chapter will be held in conjunction with the Kettle Creek Valley Business Association. read more
Ronald W. Hostetlar, 43, of Austin, died Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport. Born on October 5, 1966 in Coudersport, he was the son of Ronald E. and Donna M. Lentz Hostetlar. read more
Florence M. Mattison Florence M. Mattison, 91, formerly of Westfield, died Wednesday, (March 17, 2010) in Lewisburg, TN. Arrangements, entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, were incomplete at press time. Edith A. Barker read more
Families who earned $48,000 or less in 2009 are eligible to receive free federal and state income tax assistance through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. read more
A multitude of careers exist in the gas industry and related service fields. Several hundred visitors came to this week’s Natural Gas Expo in Coudersport to learn about jobs which will become available in Marcellus Shale gas production. read more
More than 70 companies and other exhibitors who jammed into the sold-out Natural Gas Expo in Coudersport this week had a similar message: economic activity is heating up and jobs are coming. read more
5M Local governments are looking for ways to cash in on the Marcellus Shale natural gas boom. Some are leasing mineral rights and others have been working on plans to sell water to energy companies. Still others – including Coudersport – are looking into providing treatment of waste waster from the drilling process. read more
Help is available for anyone who has questions or concerns about the 2010 U. S. Census forms. Five free workshops will be held at Potter County Human Services in Roulette. There’s also a Questionnaire Assistance Center, available toll-free at 1-866-872-6868. read more
Cameron County officials have prepared a proposed spending plan for the county’s annual Community Development Block Grant, based on a forecasted allotment of $170,000. read more
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission recently honored the Cameron County Conservation District. An Outstanding Service in Conservation Award was presented to the district, accepted by manager Jan Hampton, water conservationist Todd Deluccia and Kathryn Radock Morgan.
County agencies continue to adapt their operations to changes in state funding, but a recent blow could result in substantial service cuts. A new formula being implemented for programs serving senior citizens would slice more than 20 percent of state funding for the agency serving Cameron County and gut the Potter County Area Agency on Aging by $200,000 or more. read more
