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The Potter-Tioga Maple weekend is celebrating their 21st year of hosting the art of maple syrup creation. There are 17 participating farms and educational experiences throughout the two counties on March 15 and 16 from 10 AM - 4 PM. Photo by Andy Lychalk, Jr.
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(March 3, 2025) U.S. Trading Company of Hayward, CA is recalling Joy Luck Brand Lily Flowers because it may contain undeclared SULFITES. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will hold an afternoon of music featuring pianist Laura Peterson and trumpeter Cyril Bodnar. The performance is free and will take place on Tuesday, March 11, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Studio Theater in Blaisdell Hall.
This performance will showcase a diverse and engaging program, blending the expressive depth of the piano with the bold brilliance of the trumpet.
Peterson, a professional pianist with the Southern Tier Symphony and assistant professor of music at St. Bonaventure University, will present two piano classics: Chopin’s nocturne in C sharp minor and Debussy’s “Clair de Lune.” Peterson said that these pieces, known for their lyrical beauty and emotional depth, will be performed as a set, creating a seamless and evocative musical experience.
She described the pairing as “the perfect combination of fluid, melancholic expressiveness,” highlighting the natural synergy between Chopin’s poignant nocturne and Debussy’s dreamlike masterpiece.
Bodnar, a highly accomplished trumpeter with extensive experience in both classical and jazz performance, will perform a selection of works that showcase the versatility and power of the trumpet, providing a dynamic complement to Peterson’s piano performance.
This event is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s arts calendar or contact Pitt-Bradford Arts.
“THE PILLARS: A MONUMENT HONORING OUR LOCAL CARBON & POWDERED METAL INDUSTRIES”
AND THE $23,975.00 THEY HAVE ALREADY RAISED – MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025
(St. Marys, PA) – St. Marys Area High School’s Dutch Manufacturing (DM) student president, vice president, and secretary will present a major, milestone update on their groundbreaking project “The Pillars: A Monument Honoring Our Local Carbon & Powdered Metal Industries” to secure final approval for the project from the St. Marys Area School Board on Monday, March 10, 2025.
To date, the students have secured an impressive $23,975.00 from local companies, grants, and foundations, with $5,000.00 left to raise.
“The Pillars” is one of four projects currently in the works by the creative, collaborating collective of SMAHS Dutch Manufacturing, international award-winning author and artist John Schlimm, and the Community Education Center of Elk & Cameron Counties (CEC). The collective’s work is centered at the intersection of STEAM x COMMUNITY SERVICE.
The target installation/dedication date for “The Pillars” is August 2025 at St. Marys Area High School.
On March 7th at 7:20 a.m. a Patrol Officer spotted a truck on S. 16th St. that had been previously reported stolen by Cuba Police. The driver of this truck attempted to evade the Officer by driving recklessly, eventually heading west on W. State St.. The operator attempted to turn on to E. Union St. in Allegany and lost control of the stolen truck, crashing into a tree near St. Bonaventure. The driver was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit and was identified as Kaine D. Bunker age 27 of Olean . Bunker was taken to the Olean general hospital for minor injuries and is being charged with the following crimes and 7 vehicle and traffic violations:
Criminal possession of stolen property – D Felony
Fleeing an Officer in a motor vehicle — A Misdemeanor
Reckless driving – A Misdemeanor
Resisting arrest _ A Misdemeanor
Obstructing governmental administration – A Misdemeanor
Bunker will be arraigned after he is released from O.G.H.
Norma Eugenia Schryver (Linderman),93, passed away on Wednesday March 5, 2025.
Born on March 4, 1932, she was a daughter of Marion (Brown) Linderman and Norman E. Linderman.
Norma was predeceased by her husband William Morris Schryver, her sons Robert Morris Schryver and Blair William Schryver, and two brothers Jerry Linderman and Ray D. Linderman.
Norma has resided at The Pines Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center since 2019.
Mary C. Wardlaw, 81, a lifelong resident of Shinglehouse, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in UPMC Cole Place, Coudersport, after a long illness.
Born on Saturday, August 28, 1943 in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of Harold and Helen Cornelius Olson. On August 10, 1963 in Adams, Colorado, she married William “Bill” Wardlaw, who passed away on January 15, 1983.
Mary was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse. Upon graduating from high school, Mary enlisted in the US Army in the Women’s Air Corps (WACS). Her military career spanned nearly 22 years retiring at the rank of Sgt. 1st Class. During Mary’s military career, she also was a Red Cross Disaster coordinator, having responded to natural disasters including Hurricane Andrew and Hurricane Hugo. Also during her reserve years, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, Mary taught CPR and first aid.
On March 8, at 10:16 am Mt. Jewett Fire Dept. was dispatched to 4 Brennan Ave. for a rekindle of a structure that caught fire yesterday. A tower truck was dispatched from Kane Fire Dept.
Stanley Gray Hastings, Sr., age 91, of Emporium, PA passed away at UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA on Wednesday morning (March 5, 2025) following a courageous battle with multiple cancers. He was born November 1, 1933 in Wellsboro, PA a son of the late John G. and Rachel Brown Hastings.
Specific lots may contain elevated or deficient levels of nutrients which may be harmful to cattle
CHICAGO, March 5, 2025 – ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of ADM (NYSE: ADM), is recalling specific pelleted animal feed products because they may contain elevated levels of copper or have levels of zinc below the represented amounts which could be harmful to cattle.
Possible impacts of chronic copper toxicity include: gastroenteritis characterized by anorexia, signs of abdominal pain, depression, lethargy, diarrhea, and dehydration. Possible impacts of zinc deficiency include: decreases in feed intake, feed efficiency, and growth.
No illnesses or deficiency impacts have been reported to date.
Legislation that could fully repeal Pennsylvania’s Sunday hunting ban has been reintroduced in Harrisburg.
Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, this week reintroduced Senate Bill 67, which would end the state’s prohibition on Sunday hunting and allow the Game Commission to include Sundays when establishing hunting seasons annually. The bill picked up momentum last year, when it passed the Senate and gained preliminary approval in the House of Representatives before time ran out in the legislative session.
Brady Nussbaum (on right) with predator hunting partner Reese Ehrensberger.
Johnsonburg, Pa.: Second-trip predator hunters from St. Marys, Elk County, helped round out the last day of Rolfe Beagle Club’s Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap by bringing in coyotes to the weigh station.
Jim Miller hunts private lands in Elk County and successfully called in a 27.2# male coyote with a FoxPro electronic call over the weekend. Jim shoots a .22-.250 rifle with a thermal scope.
Michael A. Pura, 77, of 219 Powers Ave., Johnsonburg, passed away late Wednesday evening, March 5, 2025, at Penn Highlands-DuBois following a lengthy illness. He was born March 16, 1947 in Ridgway, a son to the late Michael and Clara Lovas Pura. On June 1, 1968, in Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, he married Carol A. Dunworth, and she survives.
Beginning Saturday, March 8, visitors to Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area again will have regular access to the property.
The Game Commission in early February closed public access to several locations at Middle Creek, including the popular wildlife-viewing area Willow Point, due to concerns about highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which at the time was being detected in increasing numbers of wildlife species and locations statewide.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 4th, 2025 – Grand Island, Nebraska, Nova-Tech, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one (1) lot of Lactated Ringers Injection for Animal Use Only to the end user level. The Lactated Ringers Injection has been found to potentially contain fiber- like visible particles.
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On March 7, at 7:07 pm Mt. Jewett Fire and Ambulance were dispatched he’d to a working structure fireat 4 Brennan Ave. Update the fire has been upgraded to a second alarm and Smethport, Hamlin, and Kane Fire Depts. have been dispatched
OLEAN, N.Y., March 10 – A new giving circle dedicated to empowering women and girls in the community – The Elevate Fund – has been established at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.
Through collective philanthropy, this initiative will provide support and funding for programs and resources aimed at fostering leadership, education and economic opportunity.
The Potter County Farmers Market will have the annual Spring organization meeting March 18th at 5 pm at the Riley Gallery on Main Street in Coudersport, Pa. This is a time for us to get together to discuss the spring, summer schedule and make any new decisions for the good of the market and expansion. We will talk about the revitalization of the square across from the jail. Anyone who would like to rejoin or new vendors are very welcome as well as our current vendors. If you have any ideas or questions please share that with me. Please let me know if you can attend.
The 2025 McKean County Special Olympics Swim Meet was held at UPB on February 28th. Port Allegany had three participants at the event, all students at PAES. They are pictured (left to right) Braelyn Corey, Cameron Ernst and Brooke Schelander. Braelyn placed 2nd in the Butterfly 25 yard; 1st place in the Breast Stroke 25 yard; and 1st place in the 50 yard freestyle.
Brooke Schelander took first in the 15 yard kickboard, 15 yard unassisted swim and 25 yard float. Cameron Ernst took 2nd in the 15 yard assisted swim; 3rd in the 15 yard float and 3rd in the 15 yard kickboard.
Donald G. Felmlee, 84, of 426 Congress Street, Bradford, passed away at Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born on June 14, 1940, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Donald Felmlee and Ida Mae (Henderson) Reed, he was raised by his mother and stepfather, the late Kenneth L Reed. He was a 1957 graduate from Bradford High School.
On January 3, 1958 he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served in the Bay of Pigs Invasion. During his service he was an Airplane Mechanic with the 431st Air Refueling Squadron. He was honorably discharged on May 25, 1962.