“The Potter County Housing Authority will have a public hearing on April 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., at 109 Market Street in Coudersport, PA. The hearing will cover the annual submission of HUD-50077-CRT-SM-Civil Rights Certification. The submission of this form is required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to meet the 5 Year and Annual Plan submissions for Qualified Authorities.”
Effective March 31, 2026, at 9:30 p.m., W. Brooke Harris, Chairman of the Board of Legislators, declared a State of Emergency for Allegany County. This Declaration was made after consultation with and recommendations from Allegany County Sheriff Scott Cicirello, Director of the Office of Emergency Management Scott Golden, and Superintendent of Public Works Tom Windus.
This local State of Emergency was declared because of severe weather occurring in the County of Allegany, including heavy rain causing widespread flooding, hazardous travel, and multiple road closures. These dangerous conditions are expected to continue through the night and the next several days, which have already and may continue to cause widespread damage and threaten public safety.
In addition, the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office is recommending that motorists use extreme caution and only travel if necessary. Sheriff Cicirello further reminds motorsits to:
• Slow down and allow extra travel time,
• Watch for flooded roads, washed out shoulders, and debris,
• Obey all road closure signs and barricades, and
• Turn around and find an alternate route if standing water is encountered.
The Emergency Declaration will remain in effect for thirty days or until rescinded or renewed by a subsequent order.
Leon L. DUNHAM, 90, of Westfield, PA, died Monday, March 30, 2026 in the Green Home, Wellsboro. Born August 10, 1935, in Westfield, he was the son of LeRoy F. and Rose R. Cary Dunham.
Leon was employed by Eberle Tannery in Westfield for 49 years.
Surviving are: two children, Terry (Paula) Dunham and Tanya (Dave) Nudd, both of Westfield; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a sister, Shirley D. (Bill) Davis of Ellisburg; nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Marlene E. Lampman Dunham; his second wife, Bonita “Bonnie” Houghtaling Seeley Dunham; and a son, Mitchell Lee Dunham.
Friends may call at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA on Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 4:00 PM. Rev. Timothy H. Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield.
Memorials may be made to Crary Hose Co., 429 E. Main Street, Westfield, PA 16950. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.