Last week in review:

GOLF—The men’s team made it four in a row, and five out of six, United East Conference Championship titles, and with it an accompanying trip to the NCAA Division III Championships.

TENNIS—The men’s and women’s teams both won UE first-round games and are headed to the semifinals, the women on Tuesday and the men on Wednesday. With six conference wins, the men’s squad has its best single-season UE win mark ever, and its eight overall wins are a program best. The women’s seven-win UEC and eight-win overall marks are also the best in program history dating to 2013-14.

LACROSSE—The men won their UE regular-season finale to secure the second seed and will host a semifinal on Wednesday night.

Welcome to 2026!  Last year was a challenging year for our growers, but we’re heading into a new year with our hopes held high! We anticipate having some new vendors this year, joining our returning vendors from last year.  

The Potter County Farmers Market has been meeting to discuss ways to invigorate the market for this coming year. Here’s what’s new for 2026.

We have agreed to join the Coudersport Chamber of Commerce to collaborate on events which will enhance our visibility. The commissioners have agreed to allow us to schedule our spring and early summer market on the square across from the jail until renovations begin later in the year. At that time, we will move to the courthouse lawn on Second Street.

We are expanding our hours. Fridays will be from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. We plan to add Saturdays (11am to 3 pm) to accommodate vendors requesting Saturday hours due to their work schedules. Stay tuned!

Our weekly posts will be published stating which vendors are coming, what they are bringing, and what days they will be at the market. We are excited to have more vendors, especially food, and plants. 

Please contact Netra Baker if you’re interested in being a new vendor this year.  Text 814-598-0649. Email netrabaker2@gmail.com 

                On Sunday May 3, 2026, the Susquehannock State Forest will be hosting its annual Forest Management/Habitat tour.  The Susquehannock State Forest is located almost entirely in Potter County and consists of approximately 265,000 acres.   Representatives from the Susquehannock State Forest, US Forest Service and Black Forest Conservation Association will be participating in this year’s tour. 

                Several different site visits are planned for this year’s tour.    The site visits will include a recently completed timbersale located on State Forest Land, food plots and herbaceous openings planted to benefit various wildlife species, high quality trout stream with recent strategic large wood additions and riparian habitat work and the Black Forest Conservation Association. 

                The goal of the tour is to exchange information, build a better relationship with those that use the state forest, observe and discuss some of the challenges involved in both sustainable forest and wildlife management and examine some of the forest habitat improvements that are taking place.  Participants will hopefully leave with a better understanding of the interaction between forest management and wildlife habitat and be able to incorporate some of these techniques on their own private lands.

                The tour will begin at 9:00am at the Black Forest Conservation Association Clubhouse, located at 189 Back Road, Coudersport 16915.  The tour will conclude at 3:00 pm.   The tour is free of charge. Transportation and lunch will be provided.  If you have any questions regarding the tour or would like to register for the tour, please call the district office at 814-274-3600 or email at fd15@pa.gov by Saturday May 2nd.

On April 26th Roulette Ambulance was dispatched to Second St. for seizures

On April 26th Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to Mead Lane for an unknown medical

ESTATE / MOVING SALE – APRIL 24–26 Large selection of vintage and household items available. Includes antique and vintage framed prints (from family collection), glassware, kitchen items, primitive farmhouse pieces, and decorative collectibles. Featured items include: – Vintage framed artwork (Central Park winter scene, wildlife prints, and more) – Depression glass, amber glass & decorative glassware – Ceramic kitchen pieces and serving items – Primitive metal scoop and assorted vintage utensils – Wooden blanket chests (Hope cedar chest & Lane chest) – Wood bed with mattress, end tables, and lamp – Decorative mirrors and home décor Many more items included! Everything must go – priced to sell. Sale will be held inside the residence. April 24th through April 26th 1983 First Fork Road Austin, PA 16720

Johnsonburg, Pa.:  Brian Winters of Ridgway was a ‘mainstay’ of the Rolfe Beagle Club in northern Elk County for almost 30 years of the club’s 80 years of existence.  Brian was the “firewood” guy for the club and was always searching for firewood for the beagle club so the clubhouse could stay warm all winter.  The ironic twist to Brian’s search for firewood for the club was that he did not burn firewood at the home he shared with his wife Johnna.  “Brian really liked cutting and hauling firewood,” said Johnna, “And helping the Rolfe Beagle Club was important to Brian,” finished Johnna.

Last Sunday, Jim Pennington, Jr., President of the Rolfe Beagle Club, presented Johnna with an honorary plaque in memory of Brian for all his years of dedication to the beagle club.  The plaque will hang on the Honor Wall at the beagle club.  “Brian was the guy that we depended on for our heavy chainsaw work,” said Kris Viglione, a member of the Board of Directors of the club.  “When it came time to cut trees, cut brush, split wood, or haul wood, Brian was there to help,” said Kris.

In addition to being a member for over 30 years, Brian Winters was a member of the Board of Directors of the club for the last 20 years.

“Brian and his friend John Silvis did almost all of the planting in the back training area to improve habitat for wildlife.  Brian would plant and John would help; a great team,” said Mary.

It was always worth going to the club on Sunday morning for coffee, and to listen to the latest story from Brian about picking leeks, hunting deer, or jeep riding with Johnna.  Brian is missed at the Rolfe Beagle Club.  We appreciate that Johnna continues to be involved at the club.  We thank Ray Erich for designing the plaque to present to Johnna.

 The Bradford Rotary Club held its biannual Adopt-A-Highway clean-up this week, covering its designated stretch of roadway from the New York state line to Bolivar Drive.

 With a strong turnout that included both Rotarians and students from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Rotaract Club, volunteers spent the evening collecting litter and helping improve the appearance and safety of one of the main gateways into the Bradford area.

2026 Spring Livestock Weigh-In Registration

ASHEVILLE, NC – April 23, 2026 – French Broad Chocolates PBC is recalling Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbon Collection in 6pc, 12pc, and 24pc boxes with batch numbers 260414 and 260417 due to the potential to contain undeclared walnuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled products were distributed between April 14 and April 20, 2026. These products were packaged in paper boxes and sold in French Broad Chocolates retail stores located in Asheville, North Carolina and online at frenchbroadchocolates.com to the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI & WV.

Products affected are:

On April 20, 2026, the firm was notified by a French Broad Chocolates team member that there was a labeling error on our tasting notes insert that failed to name a tree nut allergen (walnuts).

The Walnut Fudge bonbon, which contains walnuts, is incorrectly identified in the printed tasting notes included with the product. The Walnut Fudge and Peach Cobbler bonbons are switched in the guide, which means a consumer relying on the printed materials could mistakenly consume a nut-containing piece.

Please see photos of tasting notes and labeling for ease of identifying the product.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

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Public invited to participate in Trail Challenge, recording mileage to earn $1000 for McKean County Trail Club

BRADFORD, PA — To celebrate America250, the McKean County trail organizations are transforming the PA Wilds into a high-stakes arena. Beginning May 3 through July 4, the friendly competition begins, pitting four local trail powerhouses against one another in a 63-day race for Trail Central bragging rights and vital trail funding. The Trail Challenge kick off coincides with National Travel and Tourism Week, which is a reminder that McKean County’s trail system, including the Allegheny National Forest’s more than 500 miles of trails, is a strong tourism driver for the region.

On April 25th Roulette Ambulance was dispatched to Trout Brook Rd. for an unknown medical

On April 25th Bradford City Fire Department was dispatched to 95 Williams St. for a residential electrical fire

On April 25th Ridgway Ambulance and Wilcox Fire Department were dispatched to Burning Well Rd. and Rocky Run Rd. for a one vehicle crash with possible injuries

On April 25th Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to Church St. for a fall victim

This morning, I’m sitting at my desk, looking out across the lake. As I do, I’m keenly aware of the different things that are going on around me. The trees are budding, my neighbor is working on his yard, and the sky is overcast. There aren’t any boats out today because it’s too cold, but soon that will change. The birds are back and forth from one feeder to another, hoping, I’m sure, that I will replenish their supply soon. I’m sure there is much going on that I can’t see but that is nevertheless important to the scheme of things. All in all, it is a peaceful morning, and I am reminded that life is good.

I’ve thought a lot about that idea—that life is good. It saddens me to hear people complain about it—about life, that is. They look at life as a chore, something that must be done. They must get up, go to work, or mow the lawn. Life seems more to do with what they must do rather than what they get to do. Rather than getting excited about the many possibilities before them, they curse the day from the moment they get up to the time they go to bed, even putting a curse upon the day that is coming with similar comments about what they must do tomorrow. When will we learn that we have the creative power in our words to bring both blessings and curses?