Coudersport Dispatched To Fire Alarm at High School
At 1:23 PM on Wednesday, Coudersport Fire Dept. has been dispatched to an automatic fire alarm at Coudersport High School.
RECALLED by Chief 48.
At 1:23 PM on Wednesday, Coudersport Fire Dept. has been dispatched to an automatic fire alarm at Coudersport High School.
RECALLED by Chief 48.
M. Patricia Murphy, age 89, of Johnsonburg, PA, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022 at Penn Highlands-Elk.
She was born July 25, 1933 in Johnsonburg, a daughter of the late Edward & Mary (Papa) McAlee. She married Robert L. Murphy on December 12, 1952, who survives in Johnsonburg.
She was born and raised in Johnsonburg and graduated from Johnsonburg High School. After living in Vestal, NY and Westfield, PA, she moved back to Johnsonburg in 1988. She was a member of Holy Rosary Parish in Johnsonburg and a loving, caring mother to her children.
Along with her husband of seventy years, Pat also leaves behind, a son Robert (Claire) Murphy of Clarksville, TN, two daughters Christine Elwell of Wellsboro, PA and Colleen (Jack) Collson of Horseheads, NY and ten grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Pat was also preceded in death by a son William Murphy, a granddaughter Amy Joe Frost, a sister Anna Ion and two brothers Edward “Chub” and John “Corky” McAlee.
As per Pat’s wishes, there will be no public visitation.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held, 10 a.m., Thursday, October 27, 2022 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Johnsonburg, with Father David Wilson.
Special Thank You to Brenda Copelli, Rhonda Horchen and all the nurses on the 2nd floor at Penn Highlands Healthcare in St. Marys and a very special thank you to Nancy and Louie Votano.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ubel Funeral Home of Johnsonburg. Online condolences can be made at www.nedzafamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of two (2) lots (refer table below) of Quinapril and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 20mg / 12.5mg, to the consumer level from the US market due to presence of Nitrosamine Drug Substance Related Impurity (NDSRI), N-Nitroso-Quinapril above the proposed interim limit.
Boston, MA, October 18, 2022 / PRNewswire / – Whele LLC, of Boston, MA, is voluntarily recalling its Mighty Bliss Electric Heating Pad, due to product safety concerns. Use of this product may lead to burns, mild shocks, or rashes/irritation.
This recall applies to 544,212 Mighty Bliss Electric Heating Pad units manufactured between 08JAN21 to 03JAN22 and distributed from 29JUL21 through 21JUL22. Product was sold via Amazon.com and Walmart.com.
Sotto i Trulli INC/DBA Bombolo Biscotti, is recalling its Assorted Italian Cookies, because it contains Italian Wedding Cookies with undeclared walnut ingredient. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnut allergen, run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – PITTSBURGH, October 25, 2022- Mylan Institutional LLC, a Viatris company, is voluntarily recalling lot AJ21002, exp 3/2024, of Octreotide Acetate Injection, 500 mcg/mL, packaged in a carton of ten 1mL syringes. This lot is being recalled at the user (hospital/pharmacy) level due to a product complaint of the presence of glass particles in a syringe.
Baxter International Inc. announced today it has issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction for the WatchCare Incontinence Management System due to potential for radio frequency (RF) interference with other medical devices. The WatchCare system is designed to discreetly alert the caregiver of an incontinence event. Although the WatchCare system has been developed to comply with the most recent RF standards, it radiates RF that might affect other devices in the vicinity, including devices on both patients and staff members. This RF interference could result in erroneous readings or additional malfunctions of these other devices and could therefore result in inappropriate medical intervention. Depending on the intended use of the device that malfunctions, there may be different hazardous situations that could occur. This product is manufactured by Hillrom, which was acquired by Baxter in late 2021.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 18, 2022 – Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey – Unilever United States today issued a voluntary product recall to the consumer level of select lot codes of dry shampoo aerosol products produced prior to October 2021 from Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI (Rockaholic and Bed Head), and TRESemmé due to potentially elevated levels of benzene.
Ronald John Rees, 56, of Port Allegany, PA passed away on Tuesday (October 25, 2022) at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany are incomplete and will be announced with a full obiturary.
John A. DENHOFF, 92, of Whitesville, NY, died Monday, October 24, 2022 in Highland Park Health & Rehabilitation Center, Wellsville, NY.
Born April 20, 1930, in Coudersport, PA, he was the son of William Adam and Victoria Sabin Denhoff. On November 14, 1952, in Whitesville, he married the former Jeanette Webster, who predeceased him on February 22, 2017.
He was employed by National Fuel Gas. John was a member of The Gospel Chapel of the Christian & Missionary Alliance in Whitesville.
Surviving are: a son, David A. Denhoff of Rexville; several grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by seven siblings, Elizabeth Harding, William Denhoff, Jr., Kathryn Grom, Sophia Snyder, James L. Denhoff, Franklin Denhoff, and Levi Denhoff.
Friends may call at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY on Friday, October 28, 2022 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 1:00 PM. Rev. Timothy Armstrong will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Coudersport, PA.
Memorials may be made to Whitesville Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 256, Whitesville, NY 14897, The Gospel Chapel of the C&MA, P.O. Box 217, Whitesville, NY 14897, or Whitesville Rural Cemetery, P.O. Box 6, Whitesville, NY 14897. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Joseph “Bubba” J. Capuano, Jr., 85, of Ridgway, PA died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at his residence.
He was born on October 31, 1936, in Ridgway, the son of the late Joseph and Margaret Nortorrani Capuano.
He was married to the late Katheryn Delhunty Capuano, who preceded him in death in 2001.
Joe was a lifelong resident of the area and a faithful member of St. Leo’s Church. He graduated from Ridgway High School, attended Penn State University, and later enlisted into the U.S Army. Joe was a very caring and friendly person and could strike up conversation with anyone. He had a great love for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penn State football and Ridgway Elkers Football. His love for his hometown and the sports, Joe could be found many Friday nights sitting in the stands cheering.
He is survived by 2 daughters; Mary Yates and her husband Scott of Penacook, NH, and Julianne Anderson and her husband Allen of Dubois, 3 grandchildren; Bryant Capuano, Alex Yates, and Jordyn Morgan, 2 great grandchildren and 1 great grandchild on the way. He is also survived by a brother, Don Capuano and his wife Judy of Ballston, NY.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Joseph J. Capuano will be celebrated on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 11:00 AM at St. Leo Magnus Church, 111 Depot Street, Ridgway, PA with Fr. Justin Pino as celebrant.
Family and friends will be received on Friday, October 28, 2022, at the St. Leo’s Church from 10:30 AM until the time of service.
Military Honors will be accorded by the Ridgway-Johnsonburg Servicemen’s Burial Detail.
Burial will follow at Lake City Cemetery
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Joyce E. Lucco, 94, of North Main Street, Limestone, NY passed away, peacefully, Monday, October 24, 2022, at Bradford Ecumenical Home, with her family by her side.
Born October 22, 1928, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Truman S. “Jeff” and Helen (Jones) Eck. She was a 1945 graduate of Bradford High School.
On May 8, 1948, in Bradford, she married Jack A. Lucco who preceded her in death on August 28, 2019.
Joyce had several careers during her long life, most notable being her time as manager of Montgomery Ward when they opened in 1958 in Bradford, secretary at Limestone Union Free School where she was able to get her daughters on the student bus for away football and basketball games (Thanks Mom!), Tax Preparer at Bill Fox H&R Block of Olean NY, Front Desk Manager of Holiday Inn, Olean and Junior Accountant at The Pines Senior Care Facility of Olean NY. Joyce was active in local town activities in an unofficial capacity for many years and, not content to be fully retired, Joyce ran for and won the Town of Carrollton Supervisor position for 4 years.
She served on the Board of Directors and was the longtime caretaker at Limestone Cemetery. She and her husband bowled in the Sunday Night Bowling League. She also bowled in a league with her sister Carla.
Surviving are three daughters, Jacqueline Lucco, of Bradford, Jeri Ann (Charles Coppola) Lucco, of Columbus OH, and Julie (Larry) Carlson, of Limestone, six grandchildren, Christa Coppella, Chris Lucco, Sarah Lucco, Abbey Carlson, Chad Carlson and Jay Lucco, six great grandchildren, sister, Carla Dittman and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jack of 71 years, one son Joel Lucco, and one daughter-in-law, Millie Lucco, two sisters, Avonelon Eck and Paula Willis, two brothers, Minor E. Eck, and Gerald Eck.
Joyce attended West Branch United Methodist Church.
Family will receive friends on Friday October 28, 2022, ion the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Avenue from 11:00 am to 1:00pm where funeral services will be held at 1pm with Rev. Fred Zickefoose, Pastor officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery in Limestone.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to Limestone Volunteer Fire Department or the Activities Fund at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Joan L Stack, 90, of Latchaw Hollow, Bradford, PA passed away, Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born on August 18, 1932, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Oscar I. and Florence G. (Danielson) Stranburg.
She was a 1950 graduate of Bradford High School and a 1953 graduate of the Bradford Hospital School of Nursing.
On September 26, 1953, in the Emanuel Lutheran Church, she married Gerald C. Stack, who passed away on January 19, 2010.
Throughout her career, she served as a nurse for Dr. McGrail, the Bradford Hospital, and Limestone Union Free School. She and her husband also owned and operated Stack’s Riding Stable for six years.
Joan is survived by two daughters, Kristie A. Stack, of Limestone, NY and Linda (Dennis) S. Thiel, of Bradford, two sons, Jeffrey (Brenda) S. Stack, of Bradford, William (Kim) O. Stack, Lusby, MD, 14 grandchildren, Ryan Hatch, Sean Hatch, Heather Laird, Jeffrey Stack, Jessica Cornelius, Doug Thiel, Julie Piper, Dan Thiel, Alex Stack, Breanna Stack, Kelsey Stack, Janelle Stack, Liam Stack, and Sarah Stack. 17 Great-grandchildren, Haley Stack, Aaron Stack, Everett Hatch, Brinley Hatch, Madeline Hatch, Evelyn Hatch, Julia Laird, Elliot Laird, Kinley Thiel, Declan Thiel, Raelyn Thiel, Ellianna Thiel, Savannah Piper, Colton Piper, Carly Piper, Austyn Piper, and Callister Stack, and one niece, Phyllis Quirino.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, Larry Stranburg, and one nephew, Jimmy Stack.
Family will receive friends on Friday, October 28, 2022, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 372 East Main St., where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2:00 pm with John Kearns, Lay Worship Leader at the Emanual Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery in Latchaw Hollow.
Memorial contributions, if desired may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Professional watercolorist Jessie Vaughn will be teaching you how to paint beautiful fall leaves. Jessie’s highly-rated classes are relaxing and filled with lots of laughter. No previous experience in watercolors needed, as Jessie is comfortable teaching all levels.
There are two class times available on Thursday, October 27, 2022: 10:00 -11:30 am or 5:30 – 7:00 pm. The cost is $25 per person, and all supplies are provided for this 1.5 hour watercolor class. Class will be held at Jessie’s Studio/Gallery at Abundant Blessings, Main St., Coudersport, PA. Class size is limited, so register ASAP at www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877.
PA Permit Violation Issued to STONEHAVEN ENERGY MGT CO LLC in Henderson Twp, Jefferson County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/24/2022 to STONEHAVEN ENERGY MGT CO LLC in Henderson Twp, Jefferson county. CSL 402(b) – POTENTIAL POLLUTION – Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued under that authority by the Department. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-10-24 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to STONEHAVEN ENERGY MGT CO LLC in Henderson Twp, Jefferson County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/24/2022 to STONEHAVEN ENERGY MGT CO LLC in Henderson Twp, Jefferson county. 91.33(B)_ – INCIDENTS CAUSING OR THREATENING POLLUTION – Failure to remove from the ground and from the affected waters of this Commonwealth the residual substances contained thereon or therein within 15 days from a pollution or a danger of pollution incident. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-10-24 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to STONEHAVEN ENERGY MGT CO LLC in Henderson Twp, Jefferson County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/24/2022 to STONEHAVEN ENERGY MGT CO LLC in Henderson Twp, Jefferson county. 78.57(a) – CONTROL, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF PRODUCTION FLUIDS – Operator failed to collect the brine and other fluids produced during operation, service and plugging of the well in a tank, pit or a series of pits or tanks, or other device approved by the Department or Operator discharged brine or other fluids on or into the ground or into waters of the Commonwealth. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-10-24 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to STONEHAVEN ENERGY MGT CO LLC in Henderson Twp, Jefferson County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/24/2022 to STONEHAVEN ENERGY MGT CO LLC in Henderson Twp, Jefferson county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-10-24 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to STONEHAVEN ENERGY MGT CO LLC in Henderson Twp, Jefferson County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/24/2022 to STONEHAVEN ENERGY MGT CO LLC in Henderson Twp, Jefferson county. SWMA 302(A) – DISPOSAL, PROCESSING AND STORAGE OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person disposed, processed, stored, or permitted the disposal, processing or storage of residual waste in a manner which is contrary to the rules and regulations of DEP or to any permit or to the terms or conditions of any permit or any order issued by DEP. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-10-24 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to STONEHAVEN ENERGY MGT CO LLC in Henderson Twp, Jefferson County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/24/2022 to STONEHAVEN ENERGY MGT CO LLC in Henderson Twp, Jefferson county. CSL 402(b) – POTENTIAL POLLUTION – Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued under that authority by the Department. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-10-24 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to STONEHAVEN ENERGY MGT CO LLC in Henderson Twp, Jefferson County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/24/2022 to STONEHAVEN ENERGY MGT CO LLC in Henderson Twp, Jefferson county. 78.57(a) – CONTROL, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF PRODUCTION FLUIDS – Operator failed to collect the brine and other fluids produced during operation, service and plugging of the well in a tank, pit or a series of pits or tanks, or other device approved by the Department or Operator discharged brine or other fluids on or into the ground or into waters of the Commonwealth. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-10-24 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to STONEHAVEN ENERGY MGT CO LLC in Henderson Twp, Jefferson County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/24/2022 to STONEHAVEN ENERGY MGT CO LLC in Henderson Twp, Jefferson county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-10-24 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to STONEHAVEN ENERGY MGT CO LLC in Henderson Twp, Jefferson County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/24/2022 to STONEHAVEN ENERGY MGT CO LLC in Henderson Twp, Jefferson county. SWMA 302(A) – DISPOSAL, PROCESSING AND STORAGE OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person disposed, processed, stored, or permitted the disposal, processing or storage of residual waste in a manner which is contrary to the rules and regulations of DEP or to any permit or to the terms or conditions of any permit or any order issued by DEP. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-10-24 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to STL RESOURCES LLC in Grugan Twp, Clinton County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/24/2022 to STL RESOURCES LLC in Grugan Twp, Clinton county. CSL 402(b) – POTENTIAL POLLUTION – Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued under that authority by the Department. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-10-24 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to STL RESOURCES LLC in Grugan Twp, Clinton County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/24/2022 to STL RESOURCES LLC in Grugan Twp, Clinton county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-10-24 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to STL RESOURCES LLC in Grugan Twp, Clinton County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/24/2022 to STL RESOURCES LLC in Grugan Twp, Clinton county. CSL 401 – PROHIBITION AGAINST OTHER POLLUTIONS – Discharged substance of any kind or character resulting in pollution of Waters of the Commonwealth. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-10-24 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to STL RESOURCES LLC in Grugan Twp, Clinton County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/24/2022 to STL RESOURCES LLC in Grugan Twp, Clinton county. 78a66(b)2 – REPORTING AND REMEDIATING SPILLS AND RELEASES – Reporting releases – Operator or other responsible party failed to contact the appropriate regional Department office by telephone or call the Department’s Statewide toll free number as soon as practicable, but no later than 2 hours after discovering the spill or release. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-10-24 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to STL RESOURCES LLC in Grugan Twp, Clinton County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/24/2022 to STL RESOURCES LLC in Grugan Twp, Clinton county. 78a56(a) – TEMPORARY STORAGE – Operator failed to contain regulated substances and wastes used at or generated at a well site in a tank, series of tanks or other storage structures approved by the Department. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-10-24 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
The Coudersport Chamber of Commerce has trees for sale to be decorated on the Courthouse Square.
The cost is $25.00 per tree and will be delivered the week of November 4th and will need to be decorated by November 22nd for judging.
There will be three categories family, business and group. We will have 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place cash winners in all three categories.
To reserve a tree call Carol Jackson at 814-274-0219 or email at buckandcarol85@yahoo.com
Catherine “Rita” Walker, 72, formerly of Route 446, Eldred, PA passed away on Thursday (Oct. 20, 2022) at the Kane Lutheran Home.
Born on Nov. 17, 1949, she was the daughter of Darwin F. and Renee Jackie Polome Walker. She was a 1967 Graduate of Otto Eldred High School.
Rita worked at the American Olean Tile Plant for 30 years prior to her retirement. She was a steward in the union for many years and was also on the compensation board. Traveling to the New England states and driving fast were a couple of the things she enjoyed, along with the casino, bingo, euchre and canasta. Rita was also a very talented artist and a wonderful caretaker for her mother for many years.
Surviving is one son, Darwin Walker of Wilcox; one brother, Robert (Brenda) Curtis of Eldred; One sister; Peggy (Bruce) Manning of Port Allegany, One half brother; Gregg Walker, Three grandchildren, Matt Grassi of Bradford, Scott Walker of Limestone, N.Y., Ashley Walker in North Carolina; four great-grandchildren, Brycason, Alyvia, Elyssa and Kayden of Limestone; one nephew, John Manning in Belgium; and one niece, Traci Manning of Hermitage.
Preceding her in death including her parents, is one half brother, Chris Walker.
Following Catherine’s wishes there will be no public services held.
Online condolences may be made at www.framefuneralhome.com
At 8:51 AM on Wednesday, Coudersport ambulance has been dispatched to Cartee Street for 2 patients with difficulty breathing.
At 8:25 AM on Wednesday, Port Allgany Fire Dept. has been dispatched to Lower Portage Road to assist Port Allegany ambulance with lifting for a patient with difficulty breathing. Fire Dept. also dispatched to assist Mercyflight with a LZ at Arnot Glass for this call.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz will meet for their only scheduled debate in the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate Race on October 25.
The exclusive one hour debate will be held at the abc27 studio in Harrisburg and can be watched in each of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties.
Please be advised County Route #20 (Gibson Hill Road) in Cuba will be closed
from approximately 8:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 31, to replace a
culvert pipe approximately ¾ mile West of Summit Road intersection. There will not be
an on-site detour to accommodate traffic, and motorists are urged to seek alternate
routes. Thank you for your cooperation.
Volunteers at Christmas House are already at work to help Potter County families celebrate the Christmas season by providing gifts to children in need. Christmas House has a long tradition of helping those in need throughout the county. By December 24, volunteers will have packaged and distributed gifts to hundreds of families.
“Our letters have gone out to school nurses, caseworkers, clergy and others who have provided us with the names of Potter County individuals and families in need in past years,” says Dawn Newton who coordinates the effort. Individuals are also welcome to submit their names by calling Christmas House at (814) 274) 0825 and leaving a detailed message with contact information or by stopping in our headquarters between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday. (You will be required to wear a face covering when entering our building).
“We must adhere to our strict deadline of November 5 as the last date to register but want to make every effort to register families for the program so if you know of a family who might benefit, please let them know about our efforts,” Newton says.
Christmas House is also in need of toys and other gifts that would be welcomed by children and teenagers. Especially needed are gifts for teens of both genders and toys for boys from ages 3 to 12. “We know funds are tight for many people this season, but we also know the generous hearts of our community. We thank you in advance for your support in keeping a Christmas tradition alive in these trying times,” says Newton.
Christmas House is located in the basement of the Presbyterian Church at 402 N. Main Street in Coudersport. Mailing address is PO Box 716, Coudersport, PA 16915.