In 2022, NY State passed the Companion Animal Care Standards Act based on the Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters. Cattaraugus County is not a wealthy area, and while they do offer grants, New York State is not funding the project.
Port Allegany – Dreda Smithmyer, 61, of Roulette, passed away on Monday (October 27, 2025) at her home in Roulette.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.
Ceres Township Board of Supervisors meeting date is changed to, Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. due to voting taking place on regularly scheduled date.
Proposed adoption of Ordinance #35 giving Penn Dot authority to act on the Township’s behalf for the Delmar Bridge removal project will take place at the November 11, 2025 meeting instead of the prior advertised date of November 4, 2025. The ordinance will give PennDOT authority to obtain Rights-of-way, any PUC, or other permits required. The ordinance will give Supervisor Chairman, Anthony Plants, authority to sign the agreement with PennDot and states that 100% of the funding for removal of the DelMar Bridge will be funded with Pennsylvania state funds. Full ordinance can be seen or a copy picked up at the Ceres Township building any Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or by appointment. For appointment call 814-697-6948.
James L. “Jim” Wendel, 87, of 112 Grandview Road in St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois, following a brief illness.
Born May 8, 1938, in St. Marys, Jim was the son of the late Roman and Bertha Eckert Wendel of St. Marys. On September 8, 1956, at Queen of the World Church, he married the love of his life, Judith Erich Wendel, who survives. Together, they shared a lifetime of overcoming hardship, laughter, teamwork, and unwavering devotion.
Julie M. CONNER, 42, of Genesee, PA, died Saturday, October 25, 2025 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY. Born May 5, 1983, in Poughkeepsie, NY, she was the daughter of Roger D. and Virginia L. “Ginger” Bailey Ballard.
A 2001 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she earned her LPN degree in 2020 from the Pennsylvania College of Technology. On May 10, 2002, in Ulysses, she married the love of her life, Raymond W. Conner, Jr., who survives. She was employed by Reed’s Market in Genesee for ten years. In nursing, she worked as a traveling nurse and was employed by Aveanna Healthcare doing home healthcare for the last two years.
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Each November, we “fall back” by setting our clocks one hour earlier as Daylight Saving Time ends. While gaining an extra hour of sleep may sound like a bonus, the shift can still disrupt your body’s internal clock, especially if you’re already sleep-deprived.
Our circadian rhythm, which regulates sleep and wake cycles, is influenced by light exposure. When the clocks change, our exposure to morning and evening light shifts, which can affect sleep quality, mood, and alertness.
What to Expect
Even though we gain an hour, the earlier sunset can lead to:
Pauline B. “Polly” MORLEY, 85, of Adamstown, MD, formerly of Campbell, NY, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Adamstown. Born April 18, 1940, in Coudersport, PA, she was the daughter of Leonard DeForest and Maude E. Williamson Burdick. On July 2, 1960, in Ulysses, PA, she married the love of her life, Stephen B. Morley, who predeceased her on December 6, 2024.
E.A. Sween Company, an Eden Prairie, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 127,887 pounds of a pulled pork sandwich product that may be contaminated with pieces of plastic.
The show was held October 23rd through the 26th at the Pennsylvania Farm Complex in Harrisburg, PA.
4-H members must first qualify on the county level to compete at the district level and then qualify to state level by placing in the top of their class.
Congratulations to Lucille Rutkowski-Hood, daughter of Michelle Rutkowski and Hank Hood, grand niece of Deborah Rutkowski, and member of Famous Wabbit 4-H Club representing Potter County, by winning the State championship with her AMHR mare “Star Lake My Oh My” in Miniature Horse Driving (8-13).
Lucille was also a finalist with her AQHA mare “Huntin For Paradise” in Western Showmanship (8-11), Western Horsemanship (8-13), and Western Pleasure Horses (8-13).
RIDGWAY, Pa— During the month of October, Employment Support Services (ESS) at Dickinson Center, Inc. (DCI) celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This year DCI’s ESS is proud to announce the fifth annual Joseph Goff Memorial Distinguished Worker Award.
In April of 2021, Joe Goff, passed away suddenly. Joe was a colleague of Dickinson’s ESS team who worked for years at the St Mary’s driver’s license center for B&T Building Services. Joe enjoyed his job, gardening, photography and spending time with his friends.
Diana B. ALLEN, 77, of Andover, NY, died Saturday, October 25, 2025 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. Born February 11, 1948, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Raymond R. and Mildred P. Conable Burdge. On June 25, 1977, in Rochester, she married Curtis R. Allen, who survives.
Diana was a graduate of Wellsville High School. A cat lover, she would take in strays to give them a loving home.
Surviving besides her husband, Curtis, are: two sisters, Rebecca Anthony of Lakeland, FL and Linda Stanzel of Rochester; a brother, Terry (Elizabeth) Burdge of Rochester; nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Larry R. Burdge.
There will be no services.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust & Embser Funeral Homes & Cremation, 34 West State Street, Wellsville.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Ceres Township Board of Supervisors meeting date is changed to, Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. due to voting taking place on regularly scheduled date.
Proposed adoption of Ordinance #35 giving Penn Dot authority to act on the Township’s behalf for the Delmar Bridge removal project will take place at the November 11, 2025 meeting instead of the prior advertised date of November 4, 2025. The ordinance will give PennDOT authority to obtain Rights-of-way, any PUC, or other permits required. The ordinance will give Supervisor Chairman, Anthony Plants, authority to sign the agreement with PennDot and states that 100% of the funding for removal of the DelMar Bridge will be funded with Pennsylvania state funds. Full ordinance can be seen or a copy picked up at the Ceres Township building any Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or by appointment. For appointment call 814-697-6948.
Minni LaPolt, 73, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Emporium, passed away at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 morning.
She was born January 7, 1952, in Olean, New York, a daughter of the late James D. and Arlene D. Freer Atwater. In Franklinville, New York, she married the late Albert L. LaPolt, Sr.
Minni was a homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed couponing and crafting and was an avid reader, especially fond of romance novels.
BRADFORD, Pa. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford hosted a full-day Human Trafficking Awareness and Response Conference Friday, bringing together professionals, students and community members to learn how to recognize and respond to human trafficking.
One hundred nursing, criminal justice and computer information systems and technology majors from Pitt-Bradford and the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville heard from speakers who included a trafficking survivor, a state legislator and representatives from healthcare, law enforcement, higher education and victim advocacy who shared perspectives on building awareness and strengthening community-based responses to human trafficking.
During a panel discussion, participants urged others to see the humanity of those being trafficked.
BRADFORD, Pa. — Haunted forests, gothic castles, and things that go bump in the night will come alive at the Hauntings Literary Tour at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Studio Theater of Blaisdell Hall at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
The free event will feature a panel of authors — Elizabeth Costello, Carolyn Korsmeyer, Valerie Nieman, Nancy McCabe, and Crissa-Jean Chappell — each presenting from their forthcoming or current novels. Together, they’ll explore how ghosts and the supernatural influence literature and share insights into crafting haunted tales for middle-grade, young-adult, and adult readers.
HARRISBURG, Pa (October 27) – During its quarterly business meeting today, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) encouraged anglers and boaters to take advantage of the many fall and winter fishing and boating opportunities available across the Commonwealth and reminded everyone to make safety a priority while enjoying the water.
Board President and District 2 Commissioner John Mahn, Jr. reminded anglers and boaters about the annual cold weather life jacket requirement that begins on November 1, 2025, and lasts through April 30, 2026.
“With beautiful weather and scenic surroundings continuing to draw people outdoors this fall, many anglers, boaters, and hunters are still very active on our waterways,” said Mahn. “While we encourage everyone to keep going and enjoy the adventures that still await, we also want to make sure safety is a part of those plans throughout the cold weather months. Whether you’re paddling on your favorite stream, fishing or waterfowl hunting from a boat, or venturing out onto a frozen lake for ice fishing this winter, please wear your life jacket. It’s the law this time of year on all kayaks, canoes, and boats under 16 feet. Life jackets really do save lives.”
Write-In KYLA YERGER for Galeton Area School Board! 
Kyla Yerger is a dedicated mother of two students in the Galeton Area School District, and she’s deeply invested in the future of our schools and community. As an active member of Parks and Recreation, Kyla is already working hard to make Galeton a better place for families.
She’s highly organized, educated, and family-oriented — the kind of person who plans ahead, listens carefully, and gets things done. Kyla cares about creating a positive, forward-thinking environment for our students and teachers alike.
Write in KYLA YERGER for Galeton School Board on Election Day!
Let’s put community, commitment, and care back into our schools. 
