Natalie Kennedy

Managing Editor at Wellsboro Gazette

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Articles

Potter commissioners seek increased funds for aging services

5 days ago | tiogapublishing.com | Natalie Kennedy

The Potter County commissioners urged the public to contact legislators in support of securing more funding for aging services. At the May 29 meeting, commissioner Paul Heimel said said counties which fund their own senior services, as Potter County does, are at risk of underfunding in the upcoming state budget. Approximately $180 million in revenue from the proceeds of the Pennsylvania Lottery could be used to cover that shortfall, Heimel said, but legislators are not convinced that it should.
Friday Club awards scholarship to Cassidy Mitchell

1 week ago | tiogapublishing.com | Natalie Kennedy

WELLSBORO — The Friday Club concluded its 2024-25 season with a spring luncheon and awarding a scholarship to a graduating senior. Members met Friday, May 23, to wrap up the season, present the scholarship and prepare for the 2025-26 season. Cassidy Mitchell, a senior at Wellsboro Area High School, received this year’s scholarship. She is the daughter of Tom and Patti Behers Mitchell of Wellsboro.
Volunteers seek help to maintain cemetery, restore access

1 week ago | tiogapublishing.com | Natalie Kennedy

A cemetery is on the road to restoration as volunteers and elected officials work to keep it that way. Husband and wife Terry and Roxie Crawford spent several days cutting the grass and removing brush in the Butler Family Cemetery outside Stony Fork village. On May 20, the Crawfords, county commissioners Marc Rice and Sam VanLoon, and others met at the cemetery to mark the veterans graves before Memorial Day.
Memorial Day: Honor fallen by living lives they wanted

1 week ago | tiogapublishing.com | Natalie Kennedy

WELLSBORO — Speakers at the Wellsboro Memorial Day service remembered women who sacrificed their lives in service and to “live the lives they would have wanted to live” to honor everyone who died in action. The May 26 service, held at the Wellsboro Cemetery, drew veterans, their families, Scouts and others to honor those who were killed in action, were prisoners of war or are listed as missing in action.
Students get early exposure to career opportunities

1 week ago | tiogapublishing.com | Natalie Kennedy

WELLSBORO — The gymnasium at Don Gill Elementary School was a flurry of activity on May 13. Students hammered nails, created tornadoes, made water cycle bracelets and tried out military and police equipment. The second, third and fourth grade students attended a career fair to learn about careers and experienced hands-on activities to learn more about each one.
Food Pantry receives donations but may face shortages

2 weeks ago | tiogapublishing.com | Natalie Kennedy

WELLSBORO — The Wellsboro Food Pantry accepted two donations, which will help as food pantries nationwide enter a time of uncertainty. Bill Yacovissi, chair of the Wellsboro Food Pantry, accepted $426.77, proceeds from the annual Robert Burns dinner held in January, and $500 from Charlie Messina of Wellsboro. The funds will help provide food for the 175 individuals who receive food on one of the two distribution days held each month, Yacovissi said.
Springfest gets folks on water for day of fun

2 weeks ago | tiogapublishing.com | Natalie Kennedy

Despite a rather cold and foreboding morning, people came out to Hills Creek State Park for Springfest on May 17 and were rewarded with bright skies and warmth. The clouds moved out and the temperatures rose to welcome those coming to springfest. About 150 visitors could try their hand at fishing, watercraft, pick up a white pine tree and learn more about the equipment and work of paramedics.
Pharmacy owner plans to serve, establish storefront in Coudy

2 weeks ago | tiogapublishing.com | Natalie Kennedy

COUDERSPORT — A pharmacy owner announced that he plans to begin a delivery service for prescriptions to Coudersport and hopes to open a storefront by this fall. Chris Darling attended the May 15 Potter County commissioner’s meeting to discuss how Sprout’s Pharmacy is planning to help residents affected by the closing of the Rite-Aid pharmacy here.
Commissioners, tourism agency begin dialogue; All report conversation was good start

2 weeks ago | tiogapublishing.com | Natalie Kennedy

A meeting between commissioners from Potter and Tioga counties along with the board of Visit Potter-Tioga was informative, productive and a good start to future conversations. “At the end, there was definitely a feeling there that we want to make sure this all works together,” said Ken VanSant, president of the VPT board of directors.
Area churches support Harbor Counseling

2 weeks ago | tiogapublishing.com | Natalie Kennedy

WELLSBORO — Member churches of the Wellsboro Ministerium collected and donated several boxes and bags of supplies to Harbor Counseling. Volunteers delivered the collected items on Tuesday morning, May 20. “The Ministerium had a wonderful opportunity to bless Harbor Counseling which helps those in addiction recovery,” said Mike Birbeck, president of the Ministerium and pastor of the Wellsboro Presbyterian Church.