Allegany County, NY – The Allegany County Democratic Committee is pleased to announce that applications are open for the second annual Student Civic Engagement Award. This annual award recognizes students in grades 11 and 12 residing or attending school in Allegany County for their civic engagement in the community. It is a monetary award of $500.00 unrelated to academic performance and need not be applied to the cost of secondary education.
Patricia L. HURD, 62, of Mills, PA, died Sunday, February 15, 2026 in UPMC Williamsport, PA.
Born September 15, 1963, in Blossburg, she was the daughter of Richard G. and Roxie L. Houghtaling Sharp. She was married to Clayton E. Hurd, who survives.
Surviving include: her husband, Clayton; three children, Nicole (Anthony) Soule, Jessica (Brandon) Lawrence, and Clayton (Jazmin) Hurd, Jr.; and five grandchildren, Dawson Walaski, Cedryck Walaski, Ava Hurd, Brayden Hurd-Soule, and Ella Hurd.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Coudersport, Pa., February 16, 2026 – UPMC Cole is taking a bold step toward a greener future. Beginning in early 2026, the hospital will break ground on a 5.5-megawatt solar farm, the first of its kind within the UPMC system. This project will transform the Coudersport campus and set a new standard for sustainability in health care.
“This project is more than an energy solution, it’s a reflection of our values,” said Ron Reynolds, president, UPMC Cole and UPMC Wellsboro. “By investing in renewable energy, we’re reducing our carbon footprint, strengthening the local grid, and ensuring a healthier future for our patients, staff, and neighbors.”
Howard H. Rathbun “beloved father and grandfather”
CHRYSTAL, PA—-Howard H. Rathbun, 88, a lifelong resident of Chrystal, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Cuba Memorial Hospital, Cuba, NY, after a short illness.
Born on Saturday, June 12, 1937 in Olean, NY, he was a son of Ernest and Margaret Hull Rathbun. On December 31, 1958 in Arlington, Virginia, he married Melanie “Mel” Voorhees, who passed away on December 14, 2019.
Howard was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse. He was employed by the former Dresser Rand in Olean, NY for 35 years, where he was a member and financial secretary for the Steelworkers Union. He was also a co-owner of Rathbun Farm Maple Products in Chrystal. He was a member and former president of the Chrystal Cemetery Association and was a former director of the Potter-Tioga Maple Producers, a former director of the Potter County Fair Association, a former director of the Potter County Livestock Committee and a former school board director of the Oswayo Valley School Board in Shinglehouse. Howard enjoyed hunting and bird watching.
Sandra Kay “Sandy” Roulo, 83, of Lewis Run, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born July 19, 1942, in Olean NY, she was a daughter of the late Louise “Peg” (Albaugh) and Paul V. Trumbull. Sandy attended Bradford schools.
On July 29, 1961, in Portville NY, she married Joseph R. Roulo Sr., who preceded her in death on July 4, 2000.
Sandy had been employed at Corning Glass and Bradford Electronics for over 40 years.
Sandy was very active in several area clubs which included the Bradford Eagles Club, and the Bradford VFW Auxiliary, the Bradford Women of the Moose Auxiliary where she was an Officer. She enjoyed knitting and provided countless pairs of slippers for her grandchildren. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Sandy is survived by her five children; Jeffrey (Julia) McLaughlin, of Bradford, Ronda (Dennis) Himes, of Lewis Run, Terri (Mike) Dolan, of Bradford, Charles (Lisa) Roulo, of Lewis Run, and Joseph (Karen) Roulo, of Bradford, her six grandchildren, Emily, Nolan, Carter, Ava, Davis, and Damien, who gave her the nickname “Goowah”. Sandy is also survived by two brothers, David Trumbull, of Rochester NY, and Donny Trumbull, of Moriarty NM, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one grandson, Brian McLaughlin, one sister, Barbara Gervais, and one brother, Paul “Butch” Trumbull.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday February 18, 2026, from 4 PM to 7:00 PM in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 372 East Main St., where funeral services will be held at 10 am Thursday with Rev. Jay Tennies, Pastor of the Evans Memorial United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Kids and Cancer PO Box 1299 Bradford, PA 16701 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will begin its annual operations to stock approximately 3.2 million trout in hundreds of lakes and streams in preparation for the spring trout season.
Executive Director Tim Schaeffer will join staff and volunteers to stock the first trout of the season at Opossum Lake, Cumberland County, beginning at 10 a.m.
CLEARED:Crash on NY 417 both directions South Main Street; NY 19 (Wellsville) All lanes closed MVC SR 417 roadway closed Both EB/WB detour EB to Trapping Brook Rd to Truax Rd to SR 417/ WB to CTY Rte 28/ E State St T/ Wellsville
Crash on NY 417 both directions South Main Street; NY 19 (Wellsville) All lanes closed MVC SR 417 roadway closed Both EB/WB detour EB to Trapping Brook Rd to Truax Rd to SR 417/ WB to CTY Rte 28/ E State St T/ Wellsville
Shift 1 took advantage of the nice weather and performed a physical fitness drill. Each member performed the physical agility test to be put on the job. Each member was timed to the standard to get hired.
Johnsonburg, Pa.: Joe Fremer, predator hunter from Brockway, brought the first two coyotes to Rolfe’s weigh station on Sunday, 2/15. “I was spotting with a thermal scope Saturday morning near the Jefferson/Clearfield County line when the coyotes came out. I was able to harvest one of them at about 3:20 a.m. but the other coyote took off. I kept waiting and near 4:00 a.m. the second coyote came out into the field.”
Joe was hunting private land. He does not call, and instead uses a thermal spotting scope over fields. Joe shoots a .223 rifle. The first coyote harvested turned out to be an extremely large male coyote weighing in at 44.8#. The second coyote harvested was a female, also quite large, and weighed in at 33.0#.
Josh Bizzak of Wilcox brought in both a 11.0# female gray fox and a 10.6# male red fox. Josh hunted private lands in Elk County Saturday evening thru Sunday morning with a .17 Hornet and red lights. He harvested the male red fox at 12:30 am and the gray fox at 1:45 a.m. Josh was using an electronic call. “That was our Valentine’s Day date with my wife!” said Josh.
Hunters are reminded that if they choose to participate during the second weekend of this hunt or trap from 2/20-22, they must have their registration postmarked by Thursday, 2/19.
Weigh-in is at 4:00 p.m. every day. Categories include coyote, fox, largest female coyote, and largest female fox. Additional information at the Facebook Page, Rolfe Beagle Club.
Last week in review: Wins by the wrestling, women’s basketball and men’s lacrosse teams made for a super Saturday, while the season came to a close for the men’s basketball team.
On the horizon: With its victory, the women’s basketball team not only matched the program’s single-season win mark but also secured the United East Conference second seed and earned a first-round bye going into the playoffs. It will host the winner of Wednesday’s game between No. 7 Lancaster Bible College and No. 10 Gallaudet University on Saturday at a time to be determined.
Also, this coming Saturday, the college’s baseball team steps into action for the first time this season, hosting Juniata College starting at noon in a doubleheader at Lycoming Valley Intermediate School.
WRESTLING
Last week’s hometown highlights: The Wildcats successfully defended their title in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Championship, edging Penn State Behrend 152-150.5, while capturing three individual titles, six second-place finishes, and two fourth-place finishes.
Coudersport Area School District has assorted used weight room equipment for sale. To look at equipment or obtain a list of equipment available contact Steve Gerner via email – sgerner@coudyschools.net or phone – 814.274.9015.
Preference will be given to offers for the entire lot, but individual equipment offers will be considered.
Offers will be accepted until 3:00pm on February 27, 2026, and should be submitted to the Office of the Superintendent.
Johnsonburg, Pa.: Paul Costanzo brought the first predator to Rolfe’s weigh station on Friday, 2/13, a 6.8# female red fox. Paul was hunting the Johnsonburg area of Elk County Friday morning and was able to harvest this fox on private land. Paul usually shoots a .223 rifle with a thermal scope.
Josh Bizzak of Wilcox brought in a beautiful red fox, Saturday, to the weigh station. This female red fox weighed in at 8.8#. Josh shoots a .17 Hornet and was hunting private lands in Elk County when the red fox showed up at 3:30 a.m. Josh uses an electronic call and red lights. “It is really hard walking right now and there is so much light out there with all this snow so hunting conditions are just not ideal right now,” said Josh.
CHRYSTAL, PA—-Howard H. Rathbun, 88, of a lifelong resident of Chrystal, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Cuba Memorial Hospital, Cuba, NY, after a short illness.
Family and friends may gather from 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse. Funeral services will be private. The Rev. Russell J. Horning, of Shinglehouse, will officiate. Burial will be in Chrystal Cemetery, Chrystal.
A complete obituary will follow.
Howard’s family has entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Howard, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
