Full-Time Potter County Deputy Sheriff Position Available
February 2023
Potter County Voter Registration & Elections Has Petitions Available
Click this link to see the Offices and Terms for the Primary Election.
Mansfield And Blossburg Dispatched For A Fully Involved Barn Fire
On February 15 at 10:58 pm. Mansfield and Blossburg Fire Depts. were dispatched to 719 Wood Rd. in Richmond Twp. for a fully involved barn fire. The fire is now a 3 alarm fire with 2 other barns in danger
Fred Robinson, 87, of 38 Cherry Street, Bradford, PA.
Fred Robinson, 87, of 38 Cherry Street, Bradford, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at the Bradford Manor.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Michael A. Ware, 73, of Bradford, PA.
Michael A. Ware, 73, of Bradford, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at the Pavilion at BRMC.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Max C. Gauthier, 31, of Bradford,
Max C. Gauthier, 31, of Bradford, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023.
He was born on January 26, 1992 in Olean, NY; a son of Christine Deems Hallowell.
He was a graduate of the Ashville BOCES, Ashville, NY.
Max enjoyed playing Dungeons & Dragons and various card games. He also enjoyed building computers and creating, printing and painting gaming miniatures.
He was currently employed by Kabob’s at the Option House as a cook.
In addition to his mother Christine Hallowell of Salamanca he is also survived by one sister, Kiera Hallowell of Bradford; one brother, Mackenzie Kuhn of Olean, NY; maternal grandparents, Nancy Deems of Bradford and Bill Deems of Limestone, NY; paternal grandparents, John (Bonnie) Walker of Bradford; one uncle, Michael Deems; one stepsister, Caitlin Hallowell of Great Valley, NY; stepfather, Scott Hallowell of Cattaraugus, NY and many close friends.
A celebration of life for Max will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 5:00 PM in the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc. with the Rev. Ricky Price, pastor of the Church of Christ, officiating.
Memorial contributions in his memory can be made to Autism Speaks, 1060 State Road, Second Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540 or to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), 199 Water Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10038.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.
Eldred Twp. Fire Dept. was dispatched for a brush fire
On February 15 at 8:07 pm. Eldred Twp. Fire Dept. was dispatched to Canfield Hollow Rd. for a brush fire
Dorothy L. “Dot” Holsopple, 82, a lifelong resident of Austin, PA
Dorothy L. “Dot” Holsopple, 82, a lifelong resident of Austin, PA went to be with the Lord, February 12, 2023, with her family by her side.
Dorothy was born July 14, 1940, the daughter of the late George and Alvina (Kornaski) Lininger.
Dorothy was a graduate of Austin Area high School, Class of 1958. Soon after graduation she met and married the love of her life, Charles “Sonny” Holsopple who preceded her in death on March 10, 1999.
Dorothy spent her life doing what she loved the most, laundry, cooking, babysitting, and most of all taking care of the ones she dearly loved.
Dorothy is survived by a son, Joseph Holsopple of Austin; granddaughters, Ratchel (Jeff) Huss of Port Allegany; Brooklyn Danowski of Rew; and Kendra Keck of Bath, NY; a daughter-in-law, Becky Holsopple of bath NY; an unofficial granddaughter, Jessica (Tom) Reed of Bradford; 5 great granddaughters, Breanna Shephard, Bella Huss, and Rory Huss all of Port Allegany; Remilyn Danowski of Rew; and Ryleigh Barber of Bradford; and a Godson, Jamie (Teia) Van Horn of Port Allegany, who Dorothy loved as her own. She is also survived by two brothers, Fred of Florida; and Tom of Mt. Jewett; a sister, Rita of Eldred; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by two sisters, Jeanie and Marie and two brothers, Kenneth and Richard.
There will be no visitation and a Celebration of Dorothy’s life will be announced at a later date.
The family has entrusted Dorothy’s arrangements to the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 N. East Street, Coudersport, PA 16915. To share a memory or condolence visit www.thomasfickinger.com.
Dennis D. BRISTOL, 56, of Ulysses, PA
Dennis D. BRISTOL, 56, of Ulysses, PA, died Sunday, February 12, 2023.
A complete obituary will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
PUC Chairman Dutrieuille’s Resolution Aimed at Preserving Essential Broadband Funding Adopted at NARUC Winter Policy Summit
Published on 2/15/2023
Filed under: Telecommunications
Nation’s Utility Regulators Join Pennsylvania in Push to Preserve Millions in FCC Funding for Access to High-Speed Internet Services in Underserved Areas
HARRISBURG – At the annual winter policy summit of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), a resolution sponsored by Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille was unanimously adopted today by NARUC’s Board of Directors following approval by the NARUC Committee on Telecommunications, of which Chairman Dutrieuille is a member. Chairman Dutrieuille’s resolution urges the FCC to retain the federal support earmarked for broadband deployment in any state, including Pennsylvania, where the FCC later disqualifies a bidder from getting that support.
Morris Dispatched For Wildfire
At 5:11 PM on Wednesday, Morris Fire Dept. has been dispatched for a wildfire along Route 414, 2 miles west of Morris.
Emporium Firefighters Stop Wildfire
At 4:50 PM on Wednesday, Emporium Firefighters have brought a brush/forest fire under control at 3338 Rich Valley Road. Units requested from St. Marys, Port Allegany, Norwich Twp. & Elkland Search & Rescue were recalled. Austin engine was dispatched to Emporium to stand by. DCNR is sending a crew to assist in mop up.
Car Vs. Pedestrian Crash In Bradford
On February 15 at 3:42 pm. Bradford Twp. Fire and Bradford City ambulance were dispatched to W. Washington St. for a car vs pedestrian crash
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinics Continue, Causer Says
BRADFORD – Applications for the 2022 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program are now available, and Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is reminding area residents that free assistance is available through his local offices as well as an ongoing series of Property Tax/Rent Rebate clinics in several communities.
“We’ve had a great turnout during this first week of clinics, and people are really appreciative of the assistance with getting these much-needed rebates,” Causer said.
Next week’s schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, Feb. 21
- Mt. Jewett Senior Center, 8 E. Main St., Mt. Jewett – 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 22
- Oswayo Valley Senior Center, 128 Lyons St., Shinglehouse – 9 a.m. to noon.
- Emporium Senior Center, 105 E. Fourth St., Emporium – 9:30-11:30 a.m. (Appointments preferred. Call 814-486-3707.)
- Port Allegany Senior Center, 216 N. Main St., Port Allegany – noon to 1:30 p.m.
- Coudersport Senior Center, 165 Route 6 West, Coudersport – 1-3 p.m.
Additional clinics are scheduled in Bradford on Feb. 27 and Austin on March 1. Details are available at www.RepCauser.com.
The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded.
The maximum standard rebate is $650, but supplemental rebates for certain qualifying homeowners can boost rebates to $975. The Revenue Department automatically calculates supplemental rebates for qualifying homeowners.
The deadline to apply for a rebate is June 30. Rebates will be distributed beginning July 1, as required by law. Additional information, as well as claim forms and a link to apply online, are available at www.revenue.pa.gov.
Two-part Knitting Class in Coudersport
The Potter County Artisan Co-op in Coudersport is offering a two-part beginner knitting class. The first session will be held February 25 and the second part will be held March 8. Both will be held from 1:00 to 3:30 pm at the co-op, 227 N. Main Street. Cost is $40.00 total. Supplies not included. In session 1, Fiber Artist Lee Trayer will teach basics and what to buy and where—yarn and needles, reading the label, slip knot, easy cast-on and the knit stitch.
The second class will include instruction on knitting, purling and easy bind-off. Students who are “stuck” on a project are invited to take it to the class. To register, contact the co-op at 814-274-8165 or email pottercountyartisancenter@gmail.com. Registration cannot be guaranteed through Facebook or Messenger.
Smethport, Port Allegany Dispatched For Wildfire
At 2:23 PM on Wednesday, Smethport Fire Dept. has been requested to assist Port Allegany Fire Department with a wildfire at 184 Upper Grimes Road.
Master Gardeners Active and Looking Forward to Spring
The Potter County Master Gardeners have been busy. There are 3 new trainees working towards their Master Gardener certification. Basic training began on October 6, 2022 and will continue through March, 2023.
Basic training classes are utilizing a virtual format which has proven to be very popular with trainees. It provides considerably more scheduling flexibility and reduces travel, which is especially helpful during the winter months. Trainees work independently each week to read the assigned chapter in the Penn State Extension Master Gardener Manual, watch the corresponding webinar and take the online “check your knowledge” quiz.
Basic Training topics include Botany, Plant Propagation, Soil Health, Fertilizers, Composting, Controlling Pests Safely, Basic Entomology, Plant Diseases, Indoor Plants, Vegetables, Lawn Care, Tree Fruits, Landscape Design, Native Plants, Communications, Pruning, Small Fruits, Woody Ornamentals, Herbaceous Plants, Weeds, Plant Diagnostics, Weeds and Invasive Species. Trainees and current Master Gardeners recently completed interactive activities related to Botany, Soils and Common Vegetable Diseases. A hands-on pruning session has been scheduled for later in February during which trainees will have the opportunity to apply their pruning skills with guidance from a Penn State instructor.
As part of the classes, trainees will also learn about the history of Penn State Extension, have opportunities to meet and talk with certified Master Gardeners, and be introduced to Extension’s Volunteer Portal. The Volunteer Portal provides information and resources for volunteers, connects them to service opportunities, and helps them keep track of their volunteer and continuing education hours. Weekly class meetings are conducted by Potter County Master Gardener Coordinator, Leona Smith, with assistance from Clinton County Master Gardeners Amy Strong and Charles Kincaid.
Master Gardener services available in Potter County include assistance with community gardens, delivery of gardening workshops for the public, a garden hotline, and more. Master Gardeners and trainees are participating in the Home Garden Vegetable Trials sponsored by the Penn State Master Gardener program featuring 2 each of 5 different pepper plants. Weekly reports will be sent to the statewide program on how our peppers are growing and final production information will be submitted.
Applications are now available for a plot in the Potter County Community Garden, located to the rear of the Penn State Extension office on Water Street in Coudersport. Contact Barry Hayman (814)274-8290 or email PCCG2022@googlegroups.com.
Gardening workshops are being planned now for the upcoming season. A Seed-Starting Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, March 30th. Future workshops will include Planning Your Garden, Container Gardening, Common Vegetable Diseases and more. For additional information on the workshops available please call 814-274-8540 extension 103 or send email to PotterMG@psu.edu.
Garden hotline services will go live in late April and continue through September.
The current group of Master Gardener trainees will take their final exams in early April, after which they will move to the apprenticeship phase of their training where they are required to complete 50 hours of volunteer service with guidance from experienced Master Gardeners. Trainees are currently working closely with Certified Master Gardeners in all aspects of the program.
The next Master Gardener Basic Training class in Potter County is scheduled to begin in October, 2023. More information can be obtained by contacting Leona Smith at (814)274-8540 ext 103 or email lds5520@psu.edu.
THE WINTER OUTINGS SERIES CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND AND NEXT
The Winter Outing Series continues this weekend with Snow-mobility Weekend this Friday Through Sunday, Feb. 17-19; Great Backyard Bird Count Walk this Saturday, Feb. 18; Nest Box Building this Sunday, Feb. 19; and Snow Day Fun: Cross-Country Skiing next Saturday, Feb. 25.
Snow-mobility Weekend is This Friday Through Sunday, Feb. 17-19
The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum’s Snow-Mobility Weekend is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 17, 18 and 19. The museum is 10 miles west of Galeton and 10 miles east of Coudersport at 5660 Route 6 in Ulysses Township. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. all three days for those who stop in and want to go on a tour of the museum or attend either or both of the two-indoor events on Saturday, Feb. 18. Regular admission rates are $8 for adults; $7 for seniors 65 and older and $5 for youth ages 3 to 11. Children under 3 are admitted free. Between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday only will be the pancake breakfast that includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, two sausage links and a choice of coffee, tea or hot cocoa. During breakfast, a variety of documentary films will be shown for free indoors in the program room. The $10 purchase price for a breakfast includes a complimentary admission (one per person) to the museum. Proceeds will benefit the museum and its educational programs. The 1:30 p.m. program on making maple syrup is being presented by Chris Nicholas, a maple producer and the manager of the Susquehannock State Forest. Due to the lack of snow and none in the forecast, there will not be a special five-mile museum-access route for snowmobilers nor will the free, guided 4.5-mile cross-country skiing excursion be held, according to Josh Roth, museum site administrator. For more information or to verify snow or no snow conditions, call the museum at 1-814-435-2652.
Great Backyard Bird Count Walk is Next Saturday, Feb. 18
At 10 a.m. this Saturday, Feb. 18, will be a free, two-hour Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) two- or three-mile walk on mostly level terrain for novice and experienced birders. Wander the park with members of the local bird club and be on the lookout for winter birds in woodland, meadow, and wetlands of the First Fork Valley. If needed, snowshoes will be provided. No pre-registration is required for this free program. Meet at Sinnemahoning State Park at 4843 Park Drive in Austin, Potter County. For more information, call the park office at 1-814-647-8401.
Nest Box Building is Sunday, Feb. 19
On Sunday, Feb. 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., join members of the Tioga County Woodland Owners Association at Marwin Cumming’s Wood Shop at 73 Redtail Lane, Tioga, PA 16946 to get help with building wildlife nest boxes to take home. All materials are provided. Donations for materials are appreciated. For more information, contact Anne Lugg Alexander at tiogacowoa@gmail.com or 570-279-7074 or find the group on Facebook.
The Winter Outing Series Continues with Snow Day Fun – Cross-Country Skiing Saturday, Feb. 25
Get outdoors for a free program for kids and adults alike next Saturday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the parking area at Cherry Springs State Park at 4639 Cherry Springs Road, Coudersport, Pa. 16915. Basic instruction will be given to people new to cross-country skiing and a more in-depth intro to cross-country skiing class will be offered from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. with a guided ski from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Adult- and youth-sized cross-country ski equipment (including boots, skis, and poles) will be available to borrow for on-site use during the program. Participants are welcome to bring their own. If there is enough snow, classic ski tracks will be set along the perimeter of the park. No pre-registration is required. This program may be modified based on weather conditions.
FMI: To learn more about Winter Outing events or for updates on snow and ice, trail conditions, directions and more, search for Step Outdoors Tioga County on Facebook or visit www.stepoutdoors.org.
Allegany County Democrats Deliver Sweet Valentines
BELMONT, NY — On Tuesday, February 14th, the Allegany County Democratic Committee (ACDC) delivered homemade cookies to approximately 1,000 “Health Care Heroes” at Allegany County’s medical facilities: Wellsville Manor, Manor Hills, Highland Park Rehabilitation and Jones Memorial Hospital, and Hart Comfort House in Wellsville; Cuba Memorial Hospital in Cuba, and the Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Houghton.
This is ACDC’s third year organizing this project. Those involved do it to show support for our local health care workers, let them know they are appreciated, and thank them for the compassionate attention they give to the community members in their care.
More than 50 volunteers from all corners of the county baked and donated 160 dozen cookies, which were packed in individual bags at several locations around the County. Each bag had a tag that read: “To the unknown hero receiving this message: Thank you for all you do. We are very grateful! Allegany County Democratic Committee 2023”
Martha Sabato, Committee Vice Chair and a key organizer for this project, spoke for all: “Words can never fully express our appreciation, but we believe that cookies are able to say what words cannot. With this project, we recognize and honor the commitment and dedication of our local health care workers as they attend to our loved ones, our dearest friends, and our neighbors.”
