The 3Ds will perform next Tuesday, June 16. Shown are: (from left to right) Daria Lin-GueIig, David Milano, David Driskell and Anne Acker.

The 2026 Laurel Concert Series offers five shows that will appeal to a wide range of musical tastes. The concerts are free and open to the public. Donations to support them are appreciated.

House of Sterling, a Wellsboro-based folk-Americana duo, opens the series at 7 p.m. Monday, June 15 on the outdoor stage at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. Molly Cary and Joe Callahan will play their guitars and sing their originals and some unexpected covers. Their diverse sound is a modern twist on the harmony-centric approach taken by The Everly Brothers and Simon & Garfunkel with a nod to the old-time bluegrass tradition for which Wellsboro and the greater Tioga County area are known. In case of rain or a heat wave, this concert will be moved indoors to the Coolidge Theatre.

On June 11th Port Allegany Fire Department was dispatched to the high School for a commercial fire alarm

On June 11th Smethport Fire Department was dispatched to 423 Reilly Hill Rd. for a structure fire

1. Penn State Master Gardeners will hold a Garden Maintenance class on Saturday, June 20th from Noon to 1 pm. Discussion topics include controlling pests in the garden, identifying and treating plant diseases, and proper watering techniques for healthy plants and vegetables. Register for this free class by calling 814-274-8540 x103 or email Master Gardener Coordinator, Keith Adkins, at wka5126@psu.edu.

2. The Penn State Extension Water Team will offer a Safe Drinking Water workshop on Tuesday, June 23rd from 1-2:30 pm. During this no-cost, ninety-minute workshop, participants will have the opportunity to test their home drinking water (a $60 value) and gain practical insights into protecting their family and the shared groundwater resources beneath their feet. Learn about water treatment options and understand essential maintenance and inspection practices to ensure long-term water quality and system reliability. Register at: https://extension.psu.edu/safe-drinking-water-clinic.

3. Exploring Nature Through Journaling will be held Saturday, June 27th from 10 am to Noon at the Potter Co. Community Garden for youth, families, and adults who want to slow down, observe the natural world, and express their discoveries through simple writing and drawing. Participants will learn easy, approachable techniques for noticing details in nature and building confidence in their own ways of seeing. No artistic or scientific experience is required, just curiosity—making this a meaningful opportunity for individuals and families to connect with the outdoors together. Adults, please bring a notebook; A free journal will be provided to all youth attending. Register at https://extension.psu.edu/exploring-nature-through-journaling.

Garden Maintenance and Safe Drinking Water classes will be located at the Penn State Extension office, 1 North Main Street, Gunzburger Building Room #216, Coudersport, PA. Enter from the rear parking lot. Elevator access is available. For more information, call 814-274-8540.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  The Pennsylvania State University encourages qualified persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities.

Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC. of Bayshore, NY, is recalling 1lb packages of Requeson Cheese because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy persons may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The recalled Requeson Cheese was sold in 1 lb plastic clam shells in retail locations in New York from May 15 to May 28, 2026. Product was likely repacked at the retail store locations, and labeling or coding may vary based on location of purchase.

The contamination was discovered after sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Market Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in an 18lb plastic container of “Clover Hill Dairy Requeson Cheese” with a sell-by date of 6/14/26 and batch #2AA051526 that was repacked into the recalled 1lb packages of Requeson Cheese.

To date, no illnesses or complaints have been reported or received regarding this matter.

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FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. (June 06, 2026) – BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) is voluntarily recalling lot 4032183 of ChloraPrep™ Clear 1 mL Single Sterile and lot 4073005 of FREPP™ Clear 1.5 mL applicators with paper lidding to the consumer level. These products are being recalled due to fungal contamination under certain environmental conditions allowing the growth of Aspergillus penicillioides.

These two impacted lots were shipped to distributors and hospitals between March 2024 through June 2024.

Risk Statement: Contamination of skin preparation products with Aspergillus penicillioides may lead to serious systemic infection, sepsis, illness, and death. If the fungus is introduced in the patient’s bloodstream during placement of an intravascular catheter, the catheter would most likely have to be removed, necessitating another procedure. Aspergillus penicillioides infection of a surgical site may result in the need for medical and surgical interventions and long-term treatment with antifungal drugs. Importantly, BD has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.

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The residents and water customers of the Borough of Ulysses are hereby notified that the Ulysses Municipal Authority will be conducting its hydrant flushing.

Hydrant flushing is scheduled to begin on June 15, 2026, and continue through July 3, 2026. Flushing will generally occur between the hours of 8:00pm and 12am.  We will be flushing 5 hydrants a week.

Week of the 15^th – S Water St/Center, S. Water St/ Church St., Cobb St., North St./Water St., S Main St.

Week of the 22^nd – Main St./Academy St., Main St./ Grove St., Main St., Baker St./Zepher St., Main St./ State St.

Week of the 29^th – Graham St., North St./ Graham St., Fire Hall, Trailer Court, Pleasant View Dr.

During this period, customers may experience:

·         Temporary discoloration of water

·         Fluctuations in water pressure

·         Cloudy or rusty water conditions

These conditions are normal and should be temporary. If discoloration occurs, residents are advised to run cold water from a faucet until the water clears. Customers are also encouraged to avoid washing laundry during flushing operations, as discolored water may stain clothing.

Hydrant flushing is an important part of maintaining the Borough’s water distribution system and helps ensure high water quality and reliable fire protection.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this necessary maintenance activity.

For additional information, please contact the Borough Office at 814-848-7551 or Ulyssesboro@verizon.net

By Order of Ulysses Municipal Authority
June 10, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors of West Branch Township, Potter County, Pennsylvania, will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the West Branch Township Municipal Building, 533 Germania Road, Galeton, Pennsylvania, 16922.

The purpose of the Special Meeting is to discuss personnel matters and to consider and take any official action authorized by law related thereto.

WEST BRANCH TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Heat Advisory issued June 11 at 12:18AM EDT until June 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Heat index values of 95 to 100 expected.

* WHERE…Broome, Chemung, Onondaga, Schuyler, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, and Yates Counties.

* WHEN…From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The hottest conditions will be in urban valley areas, where heat index values will climb above 95 degrees this afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms could provide relief from the heat during the late afternoon and evening.

INSTRUCTIONS: To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Issued By: NWS Binghamton NY

On June 11th Mansfield Ambulance was dispatched to Wilson Ave. to assist Polices officers with a gunshot victim. UPDATE Rt. 6 is shut down

On June 11th Roulette Fire Department was dispatched to Reed Run Rd. and Railroad Ave. for a tree down blocking the roadway

When the Israelites crossed the Jordan River, Joshua set up twelve stones and said to the people, “In the future, your children will ask, ‘What do these stones mean?’ Then you can tell them, ‘This is where the Israelites crossed the Jordan on dry ground.’ For the Lord your God dried up the river before your eyes and kept it dry until you were across, just as he did at the Red Sea, when he dried it up until we had all crossed over. He did this so that all the nations of the earth might know that the Lord’s hand is powerful, and so you might fear the Lord your God forever.” (Joshua 4:21-24)

On June 10th Westfield Fire and Sabinsville Ambulance were dispatched to Rt. 49 and Rt. 249 near the Dollar General for a motor vehicle vs pedestrian accident with car in progress. Knoxville Fire Department was also dispatched

On June 10th Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to E. Arnold Ave. For dizziness

Effective last week, drivers convicted under Paul Miller’s Law will pay a fine.

Saylorsburg, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) were along Route 33 in Saylorsburg urging drivers to put down the phone while driving. Effective last week, drivers convicted of using a hand-held device while driving will pay a $50 fine, plus court costs and other fees under Paul Miller’s Law.

The Shapiro Administration was joined by Senator Rosemary Brown and national traffic safety advocate Paul Miller Jr.’s mother Eileen Miller

In 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Paul Miller’s Law, which prohibits the use of hand-held devices while driving, even while stopped temporarily due to traffic, a red light, or other delays. Drivers can still use their phones to alert authorities in the event of an emergency and use hands-free technology to make phone calls, use a GPS, and listen to music.

Coudersport, Pa.: The Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) is proud to announce that they will offer their popular Women’s Introduction to Wingshooting Program in Pennsylvania this summer.

This year it will be held in the NC region of Pennsylvania, but any woman in Pennsylvania or adjacent states is welcome to attend AND you do not have to be a member of the RGS to attend this one-of-a kind shooting program – women teaching women how to shoot or hunt!
The Black Forest Conservation Association near Coudersport will host this year’s Women’s Introduction to Wingshooting program at 189 Back Road, Coudersport, Pa 16915. Women can register by contacting Bethany Ford at bjmf989@gmail.com for details. Four slots are still available on a first come, first serve basis.

The program will occur over two weekends – one weekend in July and a second weekend in August, and you must attend both weekends to graduate the program. The dates for this year’s program are July 18-19, and then August 22-23, 2026. On both Saturdays, the course starts at noon and ends at 4:00 p.m. On both Sundays, the course starts at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m.

Lodging is available, if needed, but is limited. For women interested in pay-for lodging, consider
staying at a local inn, AirBnb, or a Bed and Breakfast, all near Coudersport, Pa.

On June 4, 2026, at approximately 1900 hours, an officer responded to a report of a past tense retail theft at the Dollar General located at 114 Boylston St. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with Assistant Manager, who reported that an elderly male had stolen items from the store and that the incident was captured on surveillance footage.

The officer reviewed the surveillance footage and observed the male suspect taking two items from a hook on the back wall of the store and concealing them in his pants pocket.

Further investigation led to the identification of the suspect as a 64-year-old male. The officer patrolled the area and located the suspect, David Foust, sitting outside of Sheetz. Upon making contact with Foust, he admitted to taking the items.

The officer took Foust into custody without incident and transported him to the Bradford City Police Department for processing pending charges. According to Foust’s criminal history, this is his fourth offense for retail theft making is a 3rd degree Felony.

All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Potter County Housing Authority will receive bids for Flooring Renovations for Freeman House Elderly Housing Project, Coudersport, Pennsylvania, at the office of the Owner, Potter County Housing Authority, 109 Market Street, Coudersport, Pennsylvania, until 2 P.M, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at which time and place all bids will be opened and read aloud.

The bid envelope shall be marked “Flooring Renovations for Freeman House Elderly Housing“, and marked to the attention of Mr. Richard Duzick. Bidders will be notified as to bid results and disposition of contract award. Proposed forms of contract documents are on file at the office of the Potter County Housing Authority, 109 Market Street, Coudersport, Pennsylvania 16915, and will be available for inspection.

Copies of the documents may be obtained by depositing $20 (nonrefundable) with the Potter County Housing Authority for each set of documents so obtained. Payment must be made before receipt of bid documents.

This flooring project requires PA prevailing wage rates. A set of current rates will be available with the bid package. Contact information for the PA Department of Labor Wage Rate Division will be available for questions.

By making a Bid, the Bidder represents that (s) he has visited the site, (site meeting date will be set), become familiar with local Conditions, under which the work is to be performed, and has correlated these observations with the requirements of the proposed Drawings and Specifications. Bidder also represents that (s) he has read and understands the Drawings and Specifications, and the Bid is made in accordance therewith. The Authority will contact Bidders with a date for a site walk through and to take any questions pertaining to the project.

Potter County Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive anyinformalities in the bidding. No bid may be withdrawn without the consent of the Potter County Housing Authority.  The “invitation to bid” form is located on page IB-1 in the bid document. The Authority looks forward to receiving bids from Minority, and Woman-owned Businesses. Please feel free to contact Richard Duzick, Executive Director at 814-274-7031 ext. 4, or pcha1@zitomedia.net with any questions.