The boil order has been lifted for all Fredonia water customers including those in the Town of Pomfret. We recommend flushing all water lines, fixtures, and equipment like ice makers for at least 5 minutes before resuming normal use. For more information contact the Village at 716-679-2307, the County at 716-753-4481 or go to the County Website: https://chqgov.com/news
Last week in review: The women’s soccer team posted its third 2-0 week of the season and extended its regular-season unbeaten streak to 32, while the men’s soccer team went 1-1, the women’s volleyball squad was 1-2, and the women’s tennis team was 0-1.
On the horizon: This coming Saturday, United East Conference play begins for the men’s and women’s soccer teams, and the women’s volleyball team.
WOMEN’S SOCCER
Last week’s hometown highlights: Freshman Ella Garman, of Boiling Springs, scored twice and goalkeeper Taylor Brownback, of Birdsboro, made one save while recording her fifth shutout in Wednesday’s win over Penn State Altoona that put the Wildcats up in the series since 2017, 3-2-2. Hosting La Roche University during Wildcat Weekend on Saturday, Sara Darlington, of West Chester, and Ashley Gordon, of Pottstown, each had a goal and an assist, and goalkeeper Ginny Yost, of Lancaster, got the win.
Joseph M. Rigard, 88, of 142 Rambler Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Penn Highlands Elk.
He was born July 12, 1937 in St. Marys, son of the late Francis and Alice Hannibal Rigard. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1955. Joe was proud of his service to his country with the United States Army and was employed at Keystone Carbon Company and GKN as a manager in the shipping department.
On August 29, 1959, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Joe married Jean Baldock, who survives. They were blessed to share sixty-six years of marriage after meeting on a blind date in England during Joe’s military service.
Walter “Sonny” A. Pistner, Jr. 84, of 108 Pistner Road, St. Marys, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025.
He was born April 26, 1941, in St. Marys, son of the late Walter and Marion Zwald Pistner, Sr. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1959. He was the proud second generation owner of Pistner Auto Shop, Inc. in St. Marys where he spent most of his time training the third generation.
Program Title: Annual Autumn Festival
Date: Saturday, October 4th Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Sizerville State Park
Description: Come join us for the Annual Autumn Festival at Sizerville State Park! This fall festival celebrates pioneer crafts, skills, and foods. Local vendors will be selling various products & goods, making food, demonstrating their skills, or providing information. Some of the available fall-related activities will include apple cider pressing, pumpkin painting, tin punching, candle making, pinecone dipping, face painting, and bannock bread making – all free of charge. Fresh apple cider will be available on site, along with many other foods, snacks, and drinks.
Musical performances by the Cameron County High School Band will also be taking place throughout the day. Be on the lookout for Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl as well! The festival will be located along the day use road through the park. All are welcome to attend this free, family-friendly, fall festival! If you are interested in volunteering, becoming a vendor, or would like additional information, please contact the Environmental Learning Center at (814) 486 5609
Galeton Fall Fest – Galeton’s Chamber of Commerce 20th Annual Fall Fest vendors are awaiting shoppers prior to opening of the event on September 20th. With 46 vendors ranging from produce to pretzel bites to donuts to crafts to mums and more lined the perimeter of John J. Collins Park. The weather is perfect autumn day for everyone to enjoy. Thank you goes to Ernestine Lovell for chairing the event.
Luke and Christian Sevinsky will be on the call tonight as the Falcons host the Cameron County Red Raiders on a rare Saturday night game at 7 PM.
Go Falcons!
BRADFORD, Pa. — The Marilyn Horne Museum & Exhibit Center at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford announces the appointment of Taylor Tarahteeff as its new director, effective Monday. Tarahteeff succeeds Matthew Hileman in leading the museum’s mission to preserve, celebrate, and share the legacy of internationally acclaimed opera singer Marilyn Horne.
Tarahteeff brings a unique blend of artistic design, community engagement, and passion to the role. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary arts, with concentrations in graphic design and creative writing, from Pitt‑Bradford in 2020.
All Fredonia water customers including those in Town of Pomfret must boil their water used for drinking cooking, making ice, brushing teeth or making coffee until further notice. The Village had two failing bacteria samples in the distribution system. The laboratory results initially reported that one of the locations tested positive for E.coli.
However, a laboratory reporting error was discovered and the laboratory later confirmed that two (2) locations contained total coliformbut neither location contained E.coli bacteria. There are no indications that E.coli is present in the Fredonia watersystem. The presence of total coliform bacteria in two different points of the distribution system is cause forconcern and a boil water order remains in effect.
Boiling the water kills bacteria and other microbes that may be present. For more information contact the Village at 716-679-2307, the County at 716-753-4481 or go to the County Website: https://chqgov.com/news
Christopher Michael PIAQUADIO, 72, of Galeton, PA, formerly of Fort Walton Beach, FL, died Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in UPMC Williamsport. Born December 26, 1952, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Michael D. and Donna J. Vergason Piaquadio.
On July 21, 1989, in Coudersport, he married Michelle J. “Mickie” Mahon, who survives. A 1972 graduate of Galeton High School, he was employed as a heavy equipment operator. Chris was a member of the Galeton Moose and a social member of the VFW. He loved riding his Harley-Davidson.
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Potter County the week of September 22. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in Potter County for the coming week is as follows:
Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning
Pennsylvania has some of the oldest bridges in the country, with an age of more than 50 years on average. Preventive maintenance is vital in extending the life of the structures. As such, PennDOT maintenance crews perform some bridge deck patching and structural repairs.
BTC presents its 5th Annual “Cruisin’ To Recovery Carshow” in Kane Pa and the KaneFamilyDriveI. . Registration is from 9am-1pm Judging will be at 3pm.
categories that will be awarded are as follows:
*Car: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
*Truck: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
*Motorcycle: 1st 2nd and 3rd place
*Best in show
*Kid’s choice
*Peoples Choice
Join us for a fun day of food,and Raffle
For more information and Registration, please visit our website at www.breakthechainscoalition.com
*You can also contact us at
breakthechainsfestival@gmail.com
or Call Mandy Miles-Rudolph 814 204 2276
FRONTIER PHONE LINES ARE OUT IN THE SHINGLEHOUSE AREA!!! IF YOU NEED THE HOWARD FUNERAL HOME/POTTER COUNTY CORONER’S OFFICE, KEVIN DUSENBURY IN ANY CAPACITY, PLEASE CALL THEIR CELLPHONES 716-378-1542 OR 716-378-5090 ALSO CONTACT FRONTIER TO REPORT YOUR OUTAGE (ONLY BY CELL OF COURSE SINCE YOUR PHONES ARE NOT WORKING)
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, September 19th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
[NOTICES:
* 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]
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that include soap bars, shampoo bars, lotions, and bath bombs. We accept cash or card payments. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.
CARING CRAFTS will be attending this week’s Market! Weather Permitting! We will be bring a variety of Homemade Travel Pillows! Along with our Plastic Canvas Magnets/Ornaments! Our selection of both is very wide and unique! We have something for everyone! Don’t forget to like us Facebook! If your not able to stop by or would like to place an order please contact Jess at 814 203 2482! Caring Crafts excepts Cash payment! Hope to see everyone there!
AMISH FARMS will have a nice assortment of beautiful mums for your fall decorating.
Joseph M. Rigard, 89, of 142 Rambler Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Penn Highlands Elk. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Eden C. Bennett
Eden C. Bennett, 44, of Olean, passed away with her loving family and friends by her side on Monday, September 15, 2025, in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.
Funeral arrangements, under the direction of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Londa L. Wilson “celebration of life slated”
Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life for Londa L. Wilson, 61, of Olean, NY, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA, at 1pm, on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Assembly Park, South Oswayo Street, Shinglehouse. The Rev. Russell J. Horning, of Shinglehouse, PA, will officiate.
For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
Londa’s family has entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.
Kevin James BAER, 53, of Port Allegany, PA, a proud veteran of the United States Army National Guard, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025. A gathering to celebrate Kevin’s life will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the Veterans Memorial Home, 4743 Rte. 155, Port Allegany, PA 16743. All are welcome to attend and help celebrate the wonderful life Kevin lived. Memorials may be made to the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Switzer Chapel, Port Allegany, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Daniel J. O’Brien, 89, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
