ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL COMING TO THE FARMER AND ARTISAN MARKET UNTIL THE RENOVATIONS ARE COMPLETED, beginning the week of June 15th, the Potter County Farmers Market and Artisan Market will be relocated to the corner of the courthouse lawn. The Market will remain there until the renovation plan is completed. 

The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the the courthouse lawn, every Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm.  Market will also be held on Saturday, if vendors are available, from 11 am to 3 pm. The next market weekend will be this Friday, July 10th and Saturday, July 11th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

[NOTICES: 

*  NEW SCHEDULE FOR 2026. The outdoor market is held EACH FRIDAY. Market will also be held on SATURDAY IF VENDORS ARE AVAILABLE. Market will be held from May through December (weather permitting).

 *  Market times have been established after many trial times over the years.  If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly.  They are willing to try to accommodate your request.

 *  If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-598-0649 netrabaker2@gmail.com]

FRIDAY VENDORS – July 10th – 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm

ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday only. We accept cash or card payments. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that include soap bars, shampoo bars, lotions and bath bombs. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page. 

CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the market with jams and jellies from local fruit and homemade goodies. I am taking requests still on Thursday. Sunflower Seed bread is on the list. netrabaker2@gmail.com. 814-598-0649

SATURDAY VENDORS – July 11th – 11 am to 3 pm

No Saturday vendors this week

Full-time Middle School Emotional Support Teacher position available at Oswayo Valley Junior/Senior High School.

Requirements: Special education degree preferred, but will consider applicants with a four-year degree in criminal justice, psychology, social worker, mental health field, or related field. 

Please contact Julia Anderson at (814) 887-5512 with any questions.

Emotional Support Teacher – Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9

On July 9th Bradford City Ambulance and Derrick City Fire Department were dispatched to 304 Olean Rd. for a one vehicle rollover crash with no entrapment and unknown injuries

Do you remember when you could hardly wait to grow older? Getting a driver’s license, staying out later, or reaching the next big birthday all seemed to fit into one eager phrase: “I can’t wait until I’m ____ so I can ____.” Somewhere along the way, that kind of anticipation begins to slow down. Life still brings milestones, but they often feel different from the ones we dreamed about as children or teenagers. In young adulthood, many of us become absorbed in work, family, and daily responsibilities. Important moments still happen—the birth of a child, a new season of life, or a long-awaited retirement—but we may not stop to think about them in the same way.

Ardagh Group is celebrating 130 years of glass manufacturing at its plant in Port Allegany this year. Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) presented company leadership and employees with a special certificate from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in recognition of this impressive milestone.

On July 8th Westfield Fire Department was dispatched to 1118 Broughton Rd. for a fully involved pickup truck on fire with no exposures

On July 8th Roulette and port Allegany Ambulances were dispatched to E. Arnold Ave. for a person fallen

Gregory L. LOSEY, 57, of Batavia, NY, died Sunday, July 5, 2026, in his home.  Born November 6, 1968, in Hornell, he was the son of Victor A. and Shirley Higgins Losey.  

On September 2, 1995, in Bath, he married Janette M. Hallock, who survives.  He attended Greenwood Elementary School and graduated in 1987 from Corning East High School, where he played lacrosse and was nicknamed Wheels for his fast running.  He earned a degree in animal husbandry from Alfred State College and worked at dairy farms.  

Beginning in 1990, he was employed by Carpet Town Furniture / Ashley Furniture, working his way up from warehouse worker to VP of Warehousing & Distribution, retiring in 2026 with 36 years of service. 

If Greg could help someone resolve an issue, that made his day.  He was a planner and knew what he wanted to do.  An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He played euchre and Mexican train with “the six pack.”  Greg loved spending time with his family.  

Surviving besides his wife, Jan, are: two children, Jason Greeley of Portville and Janelle (Jeremias) Gomez of Spencerport; four grandchildren, Kamerrin, Kaleigh, Taylor, and Zayne; two great-grandchildren, Faith and Paislee; three brothers, Duane (Connie) Losey of Quakertown, PA, Michael Losey of Michigan, Jeff (Gina) Losey of Plainfield, IL; sisters-in law, Janet Losey and Kathy Losey; brother-in-law, Robert “Bob” Hallock; aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews; his step-mother, Catherine “Cathy” Losey; and six step-siblings.  

He was predeceased by his parents, a sister, Vickie Losey, and two brothers, Dennis Losey and Scott Losey.  A private graveside service will be Genesee Cemetery, Genesee, PA.  Greg’s family would like to extend thanks to the doctors, nurses, and support staff from Lipson Cancer Institute at UMMC Batavia, with special thanks to Dr. Jones.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to UM—Lipson Cancer Institute Fund or RRH—Hospice Care Fund at 330 Monroe Ave., Suite 400, Rochester, NY 14607 or online at https://www.rochesterregional.org/giving, specifying UM—Lipson Cancer Institute or RRH—Hospice Care Fund in the comments section.  

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust & Embser Funeral Homes & Cremation, 34 West State Street, Wellsville, NY.  

Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.

Summer in North Central Pennsylvania is a great time to be outside, whether you’re working in the yard, tending a garden, floating on the river, riding bike on a rail trail, or cheering on a game. But along with all that activity after a winter and spring hibernation, I tend to see more patients coming in with back pain this time of year.

One of the most common things I hear is, “My back hurts. What should I do?” And the honest answer is, it depends. Not all back pain is the same, and it shouldn’t all be treated the same way.

In many cases, back pain is what we call “mechanical.” That means it’s related to the muscles, joints, or ligaments often from lifting something awkwardly, twisting the wrong way, or overdoing it with repetitive tasks. The good news is that this type of pain is very common, and in most cases, it improves with the right approach.

On July 8th Mt. Jewett Fire Department was dispatched to Gallup Ave. for a carbon monoxide alarm

Bradford, PA — The United Way of the Bradford Area is currently accepting applications for the third quarter of Quarterly Impact funding for 2026. Deadline to apply is August 1, 2026, award announcement on August 20, 2026and fund distribution set for September 1, 2026 to award recipients.

 USDA Makes $500 Million Available for Fertilizer Investment and Expansion Program

(Washington, D.C., July 8, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that Rural Development is accepting applications for the Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program. The program will provide United States farmers with more access to domestic fertilizer for producing agricultural commodities.

It’s that time again for the Turtlepoint Farmers Market! Happening Saturday, July 11th, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Stop by and meet local vendors, farmers and growers from our area! You’ll find a wonderful variety of goods including fresh produce, homemade breads, Amish baked goods and much more!

Mammy’s Market will be on site with plenty of fresh produce, and accepts the Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) checks issued through the Office of Aging, as well as WIC participants.

Vendors are always welcome to come set up! Vendor spaces under the pavillion are on a first come, first serve basis. The market is located at the Turtlepoint Park, Larabee Road, Turtlepoint PA! For more information, please visit our Facebook page! 

**The Farmers Market runs on the second Saturday of each month through October. 

*August 8th, September 12th, October 10th.

BRADFORD, PA — Imaging and radiology services continue to be available at the former Bradford Regional Medical Center, where a dedicated team of four imaging professionals. In 2025, the imaging services and radiology department conducted more than 13,200 outpatient tests including mammographs.

As the former hospital campus completed a transition to an outpatient services center, local access to diagnostic imaging remains an important part of the care available in Bradford. From routine X-rays to provider-ordered diagnostic testing, imaging services help support primary care, orthopaedics, cardiology, women’s health, oncology and other outpatient specialties that continue to serve the community.