Laura J. NELSON, 86, of Genesee, PA, died Friday, May 9, 2025 in her home. Born June 5, 1938, in Ulysses, she was the daughter of Monroe Martin and Gertrude Mitchell Carpenter. On November 9, 1956, in Potter Brook, she married Charles M. Nelson, who predeceased her on December 4, 2023.
New Grains Gluten Free Bakery is recalling a variety of products, including breads, bagels, cookies, and croutons, because they may contain undeclared eggs, soy, and milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs, soy, or milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.
Myrtle A. Baker, 80, formerly of Russell Lane, Emporium, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, May 10, 2025, at Sweden Valley Manor in Coudersport, Pennsylvania. She was born on January 5, 1945, in St. Marys, PA, the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Mae (Iddings) Schweikart.
COUDERSPORT, PA—Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life for Mikell R. Haskins, at 1pm on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Sweden Valley Faith United Methodist Church Social Hall, 1456 East Second Street, (Route 6, Sweden Valley), Coudersport.
Please join us to help celebrate the great life of this wonderful woman who touched so many lives and share some of your favorite memories of her.
Mikell passed away on December 12, 2024.
Mikell’s family entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
A new charitable fund has been established at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation to support and sustain the vibrant, community-driven beautification efforts that have transformed the City of Olean over the past decade.
The Beautiful Olean Fund, created by members of the Oelan Beautification Committee and initially funded by SolEpoxy, will provide ongoing support for the maintenance and enhancement of public gardens and streetscape features throughout the city. The Olean Beautification Committee will serve as the fund advisors and may recommend grants that help maintain and improve the gardens and green spaces that now define much of Olean’s downtown corridor.
Olean’s revitalizations began in earnest in October 2013 with the acceptance of a $6.5 million Federal TIGER grant, followed by an $865,000 New York State Grant for Green Initiatives. These investments funded the transformative North Union Streetscape Project, also known as Walkable Olean, completed in 2016. The project introduced 59 gardens, a planted median, three roundabouts and two islands – effectively reshaping the city’s downtown walkability and aesthetics.
On April 30, 2025, the City of Bradford Police Department responded to a reported stolen bicycle at 183 East Main Street. Following an investigation, officers determined the value of the stolen bicycle to be over $500.
Officers were able to obtain surveillance footage, which led to the identification of the suspect, Joshua Dwanye Hanes, as the individual responsible for the theft.
On May 7, 2025, officers located and apprehended Joshua Hanes, taking him into custody for the theft. Magistrate Richard Luther subsequently arraigned the defendant and remanded him to McKean County Jail on $5,000 percentage bail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On May 9, 2025, the City of Bradford Police Department responded to a call at 2 Bushnell Street, the High Rise Apartments, regarding unwanted persons trespassing on the premises. Upon arrival, officers located a male and female individual inside the building without permission. Further investigation revealed that the male, identified as Todd Stahli, had an active protection order in place prohibiting contact with the female he was with. As a result, Stahli was taken into custody for violating the protection order. He was subsequently arraigned by Magistrate Luther and remanded to McKean County Jail.
Hearings are scheduled in the matter. The City of Bradford Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals in our community. We take incidents of this nature seriously and will continue to work diligently to protect victims of domestic violence and hold offenders accountable for their actions. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. For more information, please contact the City of Bradford Police Department.
Linda M. Hurd “beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister”
CLARA, PA—Linda M. Hurd, 61, of Clara, passed away with her loving family by her side on Friday, May 9, 2025, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY, after a short illness.
Born on Tuesday, July 2, 1963, in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Lawrence and Sophia Denhoff Snyder. On September 25, 1982 in the Hebron Union Church, Hebron Center, she married John P. Hurd, who survives.
Donald E. Geneski, age 69, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
He was born on January 23, 1956 in Blossburg, PA, a son of the late Walter and Rose (Jelliff) Geneski. Don was a self-employed carpenter for most of his life and enjoyed hunting, riding motorcycles and snowmobiles, going to rock concerts and his muscle cars.
As Correctional Officers’ Week concludes, we would like to recognize the work of our law enforcement partners in Corrections. Law enforcement members include police, probation and parole, and corrections.
These professionals handle different stages of the criminal justice system – investigation and arrest; incarceration; and supervision. Many area residents are in Corrections, employed by the McKean County Jail, FCI-McKean, Potter County Jail, Warren County Jail, and SCI Forest State Penitentiary.
The Education Council has five fun summer camps planned for your kids!
Summer camps at Northern Potter Children’s School:
We (Heart) Art Summer Camp This camp is FULL: During this camp, students will create various projects using several different mediums (including but not limited to) watercolor, tempera paint, paint sticks, clay, and coloring pencils. This camp will be held on June 9 – 12, 2025.
FAIRVIEW, Pa. (May 9) – With the busy spring boating season underway, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is alerting boaters and other visitors to Walnut Creek Marina, Erie County, that several maintenance projects remain underway at the facility.
Bradford, PA – The Pavilion, at Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC), a Kaleida Health facility, is excited to announce an open house hiring event taking place during National Skilled Nursing Care Week on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The hiring event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can explore meaningful career paths in health care and meet a team passionate about community care at this exciting event.
Patrick J. Murray, 75, of Kings Point Road, Glenshaw, PA, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Cumberland Crossing Manor in Pittsburgh.
Patrick was born March 21, 1950, in St. Marys, son of the late James and Rita Thiel Murray. After graduating from Elk County Christian High School in 1968, he went on to become a Civil Engineer.
Advantage Health Matters of 5787 Steeles Ave W, North York, ON, Canada M9L 2W3, is recalling its 8-ounce packages of ” Organic Jumbo Pumpkin Seeds ” food treats because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Forge Night Events for Men in Bradford PA
Bradford, PA — On Monday, May 12 at 6:30 PM, the parking lot of Open Arms Community Church (71 Congress Street) won’t just be full of cars—it’ll be full of men learning how to take care of them.
Environmental Education Programs – May 13th & 17th
Program Title: Wildflower Walk
Date: Tuesday, May 13th
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Location: Environmental Learning Center
Description: Join state park volunteer, Dawn Bristol, the park educator, and staff from the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library for a spring wildflower walk! A short talk on wildflowers, a walk around the park to see what we can find, flower-themed story time and an activity are what’s in store for this program. Wear sturdy shoes for walking on the trails and feel free to bring a water bottle.
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Rose L. Bond Hager, 89, of Bradford, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Bradford Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Born December 29, 1935, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Doris (Talerico) Vecellio.
Rose was a 1953 graduate of St. Bernard School.
Rose L. Bond-Hager, 89, of Bradford, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Bradford Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a roadway resurfacing project begins next week on Route 220 in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County.
The week of Monday, May 12, 2025, the contractor, Suit-Kote Corporation, will begin road work during daylight hours. Work includes joint repairs, and preparation application of a micro-surface treatment on Route 220 between the City of Williamsport and Linden. Motorists can expect single lane conditions where work is being performed.
Frost Advisory issued May 9 at 3:55PM EDT until May 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Temperatures in the mid 30s will result in areas of frost
formation.
* WHERE…Well inland from Lake Erie for Chautauqua and Southern
Erie Counties, in addition to all of Wyoming County.
* WHEN…From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left
unprotected.
INSTRUCTIONS: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY
Lyndon D. “Lynn” Stickles, 82, of Penn Yan, New York passed away at Geneva General Hospital, Geneva, New York on Thursday (May 8, 2025). He was born August 25, 1942 in Rochester, New York a son of the late J. Victor and Esther Claussen Stickles. On 07/02/94, in Penn Yan, NY he married Gina Zito, who survives.
