August 2025

Potter County Drug and Alcohol & Mental Health Departments are opening a Recovery and Resource Center in Coudersport. Members of the public are encouraged to attend a grand opening from 2-4 pm on Friday, Aug. 15. The center is accessible through the West Street (rear) side of the Gunzburger Building.

The Center was established to be a safe and secure location to support those addressing addiction and/or mental health issues, whether teenagers or adults.

They will be able to access education about the recovery process and information on available service providers, while making social connections with others in the recovery community to support their journey to healing.

Recovery-focused information and overdose prevention supplies will be available at the center. Games, puzzles, and other activities will promote personal growth and healing.

The center will be staffed to assist anyone in need. It will also be offered as a meeting place for support groups and recovery-based social events.

Potter County Recovery and Resource Center was created to address the need for additional supports and services through a safe, strength-based and welcoming space.

Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, are proud to announce the winners of the 2025 August Star Awards. This month’s BRMC and OGH recipients were Carole McCormick and Mark Thornton, RN, respectively.

Carole McCormick, a house keeper in the environmental services department, has been with BRMC since 2023 and was honored as the BRMC August Star Award recipient. 

“Carole is an incredible asset to our team at BRMC and consistently goes above and beyond for both residents and her fellow employees,” read her nomination. “She’s dedicated, hardworking and always brings a positive attitude and a smile to share. Even when faced with unexpected challenges, Carole never complains, she stays upbeat and shows her can-do spirit. Her reliability and team-first mindset are just a few of the reasons we all know we can count on her. Carole truly embodies what it means to be a team player. BRMC is lucky to have her on our team.”

The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors AT OUR NEW LOCATION on the Courthouse grounds, at the corner and across the street from the square, every Friday (weather permitting) from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, August 1st. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

*  We’re back on our summer schedule of Friday markets, BUT AT OUR NEW LOCATION due to renovations on the square.  We’ll be across the street from the square, along the sidewalk to the right of the courthouse entrance, and around the corner on East Street to the driveway.

*  The outdoor market is held each Friday from May through October (weather permitting; on very rainy days, we will relocate into the Riley Gallery (if available)).  In November, the farmers market goes indoors for the winter market.

*  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]

C & V SOAP AND CANDLES will be there Friday if weather is permitting. Will be bring homemade soap and hand poured candles .

BLU IVY CREATIONS will be there. I will be bringing handmade crochet items, including towel sets, market bags, water bottles and holders, facial cotton scrubby sets, over the oven door towel holders as well as tutus and tulle dresses. 

BLUE MARBLE FARM will hopefully be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce.  We will have Cucumbers, Haricot Verts (French Green Beans), Haricot Velour (French Purple Beans), Squash, Heirloom Tomatoes and much more.  We accept cash, checks and credit cards. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com  

MAHLON DAVENPORT. IT sounds like the weather will be PERMITTING Friday so: I plan to attend the Farm Market on Aug, 1, with Woodcraft items, Bowls, dry vases, cutting boards, etc. One-_of- a-kind, all hand made from trees harvested  in Pennsylvania.  Mention this ad, get a discount! 

ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based soaps, shampoo, and lotion that are made with milk from our herd. We accept cash or card payments. 

MIKE THOMPSON will be  a vender on Friday at the Potter County Farmers Market.  He will be bringing Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Cucumbers, Leeks,  plus misc. summer vegetables. FMNP AND WIC CHECKS ACCEPTED. Knife sharpening will be available while you wait or shop other venders