CAREGIVER NEEDED
Looking for a reliable female Caregiver to provide care for an elderly woman in her home in the Coudersport-Roulette area, 2-4 hours per day, possibly more. Must have good references.
Call or text (814)558-6642
Drivers urged to watch weather forecasts, avoid unnecessary travel during freezing precipitation.
Go to 511PA.com or the 511PA smartphone app for the most up-to-date information on weather impacts and vehicle restrictions.
Harrisburg, PA – Ahead of freezing precipitation forecast across Pennsylvania on Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is planning to implement vehicle restrictions across Pennsylvania’s Interstate network and on some other high-traffic roadways. Drivers are advised to watch weather forecasts, avoid unnecessary travel if possible and to exercise caution when driving.
In areas without salt residue on the roadway from previous storms, PennDOT may pretreat with salt brine, essentially a mix of water and salt, from the backs of anti-icing trucks before frozen precipitation starts to fall. Salt brine isn’t appropriate for every storm, but when it’s used it helps prevent precipitation from bonding to the road and gives the department a jump start on removing ice and snow.
On March 2nd Bradford City Fire Department was dispatched To Jackson Ave. for a co2 alarm
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 2 at 12:02PM EST until March 3 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE…In New York, Steuben County. In Pennsylvania, Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties.
* WHEN…From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…After an initial period of snow and freezing rain, temperatures will warm above freezing into the mid-30s for the valley locations Tuesday afternoon, with some pockets of subfreezing temperatures lingering over the higher elevations.
INSTRUCTIONS: Slow down and use caution while traveling.
In New York,
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can beobtained by calling 5 1 1.
In Pennsylvania,
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorist to adjust speeds based on driving conditions as winter weather impacts Pennsylvania roadways. Visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadways, and traffic conditions.
She was born on March 31, 1928 in Carrollton, NY; a daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Mosher Mattocks.
She attended Olean, NY schools.
On January 22, 1949 in Olean; she married Clifford T. Silvis who preceded her in death on December 15, 2011.
She was a member of the Coryville Church of Faith and she was a volunteer with the Eldred World War 2 museum for many years. When she was younger, she used to sell Avon, bowl at the former Smethport Bowling Lanes and volunteer for the former Home Extension. She enjoyed going for walks, working in her flower bed and she loved visiting with people.
Paul Edward Keller “celebration of life slated”
COUDERSPORT, PA—Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life for Paul E. Keller, 82, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Sweden Valley Grange, 129 Cherry Springs Road, Coudersport.
Please join Dad/Papa’s family for an afternoon of a small luncheon, socializing, and sharing loved memories. Dad/Papa loved to sit and share his favorite memories with everyone. We would love to hear your memories of him.
Paul’s family entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
Eris L. Hogue, formerly of Bradford and Bradenton, FL, passed away, Monday March 2, 2026, while at her daughters home in Seneca where she had resided the last couple of years.
Born in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Eve (Daubenspeck) Latham. She was a 1941 graduate of Bradford High School.
On January 11, 1942, in Allegany, NY, she married Kenneth W. Hogue who died May 30, 2007.
For 28 years she worked at Corning Glass as an expediter.
Eris formerly attended the Derrick City United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Starlite Bowling League, a member of Bradford Women of the Moose and a member of the Red Hat Society. She had also been a Girl Scout Leader.
Surviving are three sons, Kenneth C. (Lynn) Hogue, Gregory L. (the late Deborah) Hogue and Jeffrey A. Hogue all of Bradford, one daughter, Karen L. (the late Sam) Smith of Seneca, nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ken, three sisters, Jean Stiable, Josephine Latham and Erla D. Whitehill and one grandson, Todd M. Hogue.
Friends will be received on Friday, March 6, 2026, from noon to 1:00 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, 33 South Avenue where funeral and committal services will be held at 1:00 pm, with Fr. John Jacquel, Pastor of St. Bernard Church, officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials if desired may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Brett A. Hilliard, 65, of West Washington Street, Bradford, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie.
Born August 30, 1960, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Ronald Lee and Donna J. (Hallock) Hilliard Sr. Brett was a 1978 graduate of Bradford High School.
On September 7, 1985 in Bradford, he married Julie (Cobb) Hilliard who survives.
Brett was employed as a Rural Route Driver for the Bradford Era for over 35 years.
He was a member of Eagles Club, and a former member of the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed watching Western’s especially Gunsmoke, and John Wayne Movies.
Surviving is his wife Julie, they were together for over 50 years, one son, Brett A.Hilliard Jr., of Bradford, one granddaughter, Addison Hilliard, three sisters, Helen Hilliard, of Marienville, Shelley Hendryx, of Rew and Kathy Yehl, of Bandera, TX, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Ronald Hilliard, and Gregory Hilliard.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 33 South Avenue. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to No Feline Left Behind P.O.Box 783, Bradford PA 16701, or the Corydon Township Volunteer Fire Department.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
On March 2nd Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to Church St. for difficulty breathing
On March 2nd Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to N. Main St for a cardiac problem
Northern Tier Search & Rescue spent Monday 3/2/26 reading to Galeton School District Students to kick off “Read Across America”.
Local Galeton resident Louise Sztenderowicz with K9 Hank and Jordan Leete with K9 havoc from Coudersport are a part of the Northern Tier Search and Rescue team based out of Morris, PA.
Lousie was glad to read a book about all types of working dogs, while Jordan led Hand and Havoc to greet the kids with paws. Kids from grades pre-school to first grade were thrilled to learn about what Hank and Havoc do when looking for lost people. Louise stated “Our K9’s loved all the attention and high fives and it was a great opportunity to share and teach the kids about what we do and most importantly what to do if they are lost”. We are grateful for the invite from Galeton School District Principal Mrs. Sarah Graber and look forward to doing this again.
On March 2nd Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to Cole Manor on E. Maple St. for back pain
State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will hold his satellite office hours on Thursday, March 5, at the following locations:
Services available include assisting constituents with state-related issues or concerns, assistance with driver license and vehicle registration applications, and help in filling out applications for various state programs, such as the senior citizen Property Tax/Rent Rebate and PACE prescription drug assistance programs.
People who cannot make the satellite sessions may contact Causer’s offices in Bradford at 78 Main St., first floor, telephone 814-362-4400; or Coudersport, 107 S. Main St., Room 1, telephone 814-274-9769; or Kane, 54 Fraley St., Suite 2, telephone 814-837-0880. Information is also available at www.RepCauser.com or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/RepCauser.
Teresa E. Siple “beloved mother and sister”
Teresa E. Siple, 72, of Sioux Falls, passed away with her loving daughter by her side on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA, after a long illness.
Born on Sunday, February 14, 1954, in Cumberland, Maryland, she was a daughter of Arthur L. and Eileen V. Isner Siple.
She was a graduate of Fort Ashby High School in Fort Ashby, West Virginia. Teresa honorably served in the US Army for 22 years, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. She loved her time spent in the military.
Teresa loved to crochet, read, and swim. Her greatest loves were her family, friends, and her cat, Roman, who was her fur baby.
Left to cherish her memory are two brothers, Preston (Unsuk) Siple, retired US Army, of Salado, TX and Sidney (Cynthia) Siple of Fort Ashley, WV; her stepdaughter, Ashley M. Smith of Kane, PA; three grandchildren, Cory Lancaster of Franklin, PA, Jeremy Lancaster of Philadelphia, PA, and Luke Tamayo of Cranberry, PA; and her best friend and honorary sister, Marsha Gifford of Keyser, WV.
Teresa was predeceased by her parents.
A graveside celebration of life for Teresa will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Fort Ashby, WV.
Memorials in Teresa’s name may be made to an animal care sanctuary of the donor’s choice.
Teresa’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.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Teresa, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for beef jerky products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products may contain soy lecithin, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.
The Community Education Center’s DISCOVER Partnership, in collaboration with St. Marys Area Middle School (SMAMS) and local manufacturers, offered their Intro to Manufacturing Program for 7th-grade students. The program is designed to introduce students to manufacturing careers and processes, educating and inspiring the next generation while strengthening the future of our local manufacturing industry.
Port Allegany – Esther May Weimer, 97, of Roulette, passed away Thursday (February 26, 2026) at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
She was born July 3, 1928 in Port Allegany, the daughter of Frank and Letha (Shelley) Manning. On February 9, 1951, at the EUB Church in Port Allegany, she married Rayburn A. “J-Bird” Weimer, who died July 23, 2012.
Mrs. Weimer attended Wright’s and Liberty Schools in Port Allegany, and she was a homemaker, tending to the needs of her family. She also was instrumental in helping her husband with their dairy farm and logging business.
Esther attended the Sartwell Creek Union Church in Burtville, PA.
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CAREGIVER NEEDED
Looking for a reliable female Caregiver to provide care for an elderly woman in her home in the Coudersport-Roulette area, 2-4 hours per day, possibly more. Must have good references.
Call or text (814)558-6642
on March 1st Smethport Fire Department was dispatched to 4938 Rt. 46 for a wildfire
Pauline Bowen Dively, age 93 of Wellsboro, PA, died on February 27, 2026. She was born on September 8, 1932, in Middlebury Center, PA, the daughter of the late Guy and Helen (Briggs) Stevens. She was married for43 years to Verne W. Bowen, who preceded her in death on August 29, 1995. She was then married for 25years to Shirley F. Dively, who preceded her in death on December 28, 2023.
She graduated from Wellsboro High School, class of 1950, and was a member of Wellsboro United Methodist Church.
Pauline and her husband, Verne Bowen, owned and operated Kilkaro Holstein Farm, a family farm, until 1992.
She was a former Red Cross volunteer at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed needlework and square dancing and was a member of the Canyon Squares for many years. Traveling adventures included all fifty states and fifteen other countries.
Last week in review: For the first time since becoming NCAA postseason eligible in 2017-18, three Wildcat wrestlers qualified in a single season for the Division III National Championships as a result of their top three Region 2 finishes.
Meanwhile, for the second time in four years, the season ended for the women’s basketball team in the semifinal round of the United East Conference playoffs, bringing to a close the winningest (20-7) campaign in program history that dates to 1997-98.
WRESTLING
Last week’s hometown highlights: Carter Davis, of York, went 3-1 during his matches on Friday and Saturday to finish second in the region, while placing third were Kaden Ware, of Brooklyn, Connecticut, who went 5-1, and Nick Woodruff, of Wyalusing, who went 4-1.
