COUDERSPORT, Pa., Sept. 11, 2024 – UPMC welcomes Omar Picado Roque, M.D., to the general surgery team at UPMC Cole in Coudersport.
Dr. Picado Roque received his medical degree from the Center for Military Studies, Managua, Nicaragua, and completed his general surgery residency training at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Fla.
The St. Marys Area United Way Leadership and Corporate Campaign committee convened on September 11, 2024, to review the progress of the ongoing 2024 fundraising campaign.
On September 14, at 3:14 am Westfield, Ulysses, Clymer, Chatham, Harrison, and Knoxville Fire Depts. were dispatched to 692 Rt. 49 a fully involved commercial structure fire. Flames are visible coming from the structure everyone is out of the structure.
On September 14 at 1:25 am Norwich Fire Dept., Port Allegany and TLC Ambulance were dispatched for a ATV crash at 41 Colegrove Brook Rd in Norwich Twp.
On September 14, at 12:56 am Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to Annin Creek Rd for a patient hemorrhaging
On September 13, at 1:16 pm Bradford City Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to 75 Forman St. near the Rt. 219 on ramp for a car vs motorcycle accident with injuries.
(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: September 13, 2024): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, following a multi-month investigation, James WHITE, of Buffalo, has been charged with drug crimes in four separate cases in McKean County.
Michael B. Monti, 60, formerly of Williams Street, Bradford, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the Bradford Manor, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on September 28, 1963, in Bradford, he was the son of the late G. Bruce Monti and Anita (Colosimo) Monti. Mike attended Ramsbottom School.
He worked for Pizza Hut and later Futures for over 30 years.
The Port Allegany High School annual Dinner and Dance will be held Saturday, September 28 at the Port Allegany VMI located on Route 155 in Port Allegany.
Norman S. Plumstead age 74 lifelong resident of Westfield passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville. Born March 17, 1950 in Westfield, he was the son of William and Beverly (Finch) Plumstead.
Norman retired from Penelec after 37 years of service. He married Mary K. Dempsey and together they shared 55 years and raised two sons.
On September 13, at 1:20 pm Port Allegany Fire Dept. Quick Response Team and Ambulance and Roulette Ambulance were dispatched to Main St. at the Rite Aide for syncope with altered mental status
Butterflies
by
Pastor B.J. Knefley
Who doesn’t like watching a butterfly? Different ones are more interesting and unique than others. Some are large, others small. Regardless of the size, color or uniqueness, all started out small. Every butterfly starts out as a caterpillar and within every caterpillar is a butterfly. A caterpillar doesn’t have to wait to become a butterfly because they already are, they just haven’t gotten their wings yet.
As a follower of Christ, you and I have everything within us to be everything God has called us to be. In other words, you are already a beautiful butterfly able to soar to great heights. So why don’t we? Is it fear, lack of trust or do we just not understand His promises. How can we see and understand the worth and value of another when we can’t see it in ourselves?
In 2 Corinthians 5:17 the apostle Paul states, “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” Do you believe that? Do you see that? Those who belong to Christ have a new nature. Not will have, or might have, they have it now. How do we miss that truth? Is it because our old nature, the one we’ve battle for so long is so ingrained that it’s our go to response. Instead of seeing ourselves as conquers through Christ (Romans 8:37), we see ourselves as failures in need of being propped up. We don’t see ourselves as being complete, but rather unfinish in need of more work, more repentance and the need to try harder. Instead of seeing the butterfly that’s within us, we only see the caterpillar, and for many that equates to being a worm.
The Apostle Paul stated in Romans 7: 24-25“Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death? Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord.” The answer to freedom is before us if we choose to accept it. Think about it.
On September 13 at 9:38 am Eldred Twp. Fire Dept., TLC Ambulance, and Port Allegany Ambulance were dispatched to the area of 581 W. Eldred Rd. for a two vehicle crash with 2 possible injuries and one of the vehicles is smoking.
District IV Legislators have scheduled their district meeting for Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at
7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Wellsville Town Office, which is located at 2600 Tarantine Boulevard, Wellsville.
This meeting is being held for a general discussion of mutual problems and interests and will include
a special guest, the County’s new Director of Economic Development Ashley Smith. If there are any specific topics you would like to have addressed, please let one of your District IV Legislators know, and they will try to provide a speaker for a future meeting.
Please give notice of this meeting to your town and village board members, as well as to members of the public, and encourage everyone to attend. Everyone is welcome to attend even if they do not live in District IV.
District IV Legislators:
Gary R. Barnes
Steven A. Havey
James Rumfelt
The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday (weather permitting) from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, September 13th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
* 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, 814-544-7313 netrabaker@hughes.net]
MOUNTAIN VIEW SHEEP FARM will be attending the farmers market September 13 weather permitting. With hand woven wool blend shawls and scarves. Also lovely delicate designed, scented and fragrance free handmade sheep milk soaps all from our own sheep. Pa preferred and Juried. We accept cash, check and cards. Follow us on Facebook @mountainviewsheepfarm Or contact by email, mountainviewsheepfarm@yahoo.com
DIXON DESIGNS will be there. Accepting cash, Venmo, and PayPal. New Halloween jewelry, Pinktober jewelry, Christmas and everyday jewelry. Apple and Samsung smartwatch beaded bands.
QUIET ACRES will be at market Sept 13th., weather permitting. We will have our large selection of aprons for every interest and braided and rope creations of many colors, shapes and sizes, all handcrafted. All of our Haleman Mills products are also available. We accept cash payments.
MIKE THOMPSON will be a vender at the Farmers market on Friday Sept 13. Selling Cherry Tomatoes, Mixed Tomatoes, Hungarian Hot Peppers, Cayenne Peppers, Bell Peppers, Butternut Squash, Green Beans, Granny Smith & Macintosh Apples and Daiken White Radishes. Accepting FMNP checks. Knife sharpening while you wait or shop other venders.
ME & MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products. We accept cash or card payments. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page. Hope you come out to see us and other vendors.
CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the market with artisan bread, sweet treats, fresh brown eggs, and fresh salad and fruit If you ever have a request let me know. 814-544-7313 Cell call or text 814-598-0649 netrabaker2@gmail.com
BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce. We will have Tomatoes, Cucamelons, Eggplant, Italian Frying Peppers, Jalapeno Peppers, Green Onions, Carrots, Fennel, Celery and Swiss Chard. We accept cash, checks, FMNP and credit cards. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com
On September 12, at 8:20 pm St. Marys Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to 770 Washington St. for a two-vehicle crash with four people injured air medical has been dispatched
Nancy R. Kucenski, 87, of Ridgway, died on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a brief illness.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
James I. BRENNAN, 75, of Ulysses, PA, died Wednesday, September 11, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport. Born August 16, 1949, in Buffalo, he was the son of Donald and Dorothy Whitaker Brennan. A 1967 graduate of West Valley Central School, he earned an associate degree from Alfred Tech in 1969.
A Vietnam War Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from February 25, 1970 – September 30, 1971. He was employed by Motorola in Arcade, NY and owned and operated Brennan’s Shursave in Ulysses. Jim was a member and past commander of Carl E. Hyde American Legion Post #963 in Ulysses, and a member of the Potter County Honor Guard, Knights of Columbus, and Inn Zone Hunting Club. He served on the board of directors of Olean Wholesale Grocery Cooperative, Inc. On October 22, 2023, in Ulysses, he married the former Patricia Tomak Kish, who survives.
Doris L. Hannah, 93, of Bradford, formerly of Emery Towers, passed away Wednesday September 11, 2024, at the Olean General Hospital after a brief illness.
Born February 4, 1931, in Shippenville, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and M. Louise (Hartle) Uhl. She attended Bradford area schools until the tragic death of her mother in a car accident. While staying with relatives in Clarion she met and married Chester L. Hannah on May 10, 1947. They were married for 26 years until his sudden death on January 29, 1974.
Doris was a homemaker raising three children and keeping a meticulous home. After her husband’s death she went back to school receiving her GED as the oldest and top student.
