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The Youth Group, God’s Adventure Camp, the Crusader Club, Potter County Christian School students, volunteers from the First Baptist Church and other churches will present a Living Nativity Friday, December 19^th and Saturday, December 20^th  from 6-8 pm.  It will be held at the First Baptist Church on Main Street, Roulette.  It will be a drive or walk-through theater with four life scenes of the First Christmas – (or, at least our depiction of them.)

Have A Photo Taken with Krampus Next Saturday, Dec. 13 
Had enough photos with Santa? 

Get your photo taken with Krampus at From My Shelf Books & Gifts at 7 East Avenue in Wellsboro next Saturday, Dec. 13  between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Krampus is a creature from Germanic myth. His name comes from the German word “krampen” which means “claw,” according to Kevin Coolidge who is an author and the owner of the bookstore in Wellsboro.

Described as being half-goat and half-man and hairy all over, Krampus wears a chain and carries a bundle of birch sticks for naughty children.

He arrives before Santa Claus on a night all his own called Krampus Night or Krampusnacht. Children leave their shoes out and, if they find a gift, they have been good, but if they find a birch rod, they’ve been naughty.

Some say Krampus is misunderstood and that he works alongside Santa to ensure good prevails. Others say he drags naughty children away, never to be seen again. 

Is Krampus real? Come and find out for yourself.

For more information, call the bookstore at 570-724-5793.

Edith I. NELSON, 95, of Mills, PA, died Wednesday, December 3, 2025 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.  Born October 8, 1930, in Harrison Township, PA, she was the daughter of Lawrence C. and Freda Pride Nelson.  

A 1948 graduate of Harrison Valley High School, she earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Mansfield University in 1952 and a master’s degree from Temple University in 1956.  She was employed as a teacher by Doylestown Elementary, Department of the U.S. Army in Germany, and Edinboro University Campus School.  Miss Nelson was a professor in the Reading and Language Arts Department of Jersey City State College for 29 years, retiring in 1994.  She made several trips to Montevideo, Uruguay with the Crandon Institute.  Edith was a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Montclair, NJ and Mills Union Church.  

Coudersport Rotary Club was pleased to have Citizen of Tomorrow Karter Kellogg at our November 24, 2025, meeting at A&W West End Grill. Karter is the son of Emily and Kabel Kellogg and his current school activities include golf, track, Spanish Club, Art Club, and FFA. He plans to become an art teacher after graduation.

Thank you, Karter, for joining us!

The holidays are often described as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many people, they can also be the most stressful. Between shopping, family gatherings, financial strain, travel, and end-of-year work deadlines, it’s no wonder so many of us feel overwhelmed.

The good news is that while we can’t always control what’s happening around us, we can learn to manage our responses and protect our well-being. Here are some practical strategies to help you navigate the holiday season with more peace and joy.

Set Realistic Expectations

The pressure to create a “perfect” holiday can leave us feeling exhausted and disappointed. Social media and advertising only add to the illusion that everyone else’s celebrations are flawless. In reality, the most meaningful moments often come from imperfection, the burnt cookies that still taste great, the quick phone call that brightens a loved one’s day, or the simple act of being present.

Once again the Potter County Fair is conducting a fair button contest. The fair has been doing fair buttons since 1982, and we are always very impressed with the artwork provided for our contest. This year marks the 90^th Anniversary of the fair so we are changing the contest up a little. It will be open to everyone (regardless of age) that lives in Potter County or that part of McKean County in the Oswayo Valley School District.

The theme for this year’s button is 90 Years of Traditions. The winning design will be made into a button with either a pin or magnet backing. The winning design will also be included in our fair book and flyer. Please see the entry form for more rules.

Available Position: Welding Instructor
Location: Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center, Port  Allegany PA
Status: Full-Time, 10-Month Position
Start Date: 2025–2026 School Year

Please click here to apply: Welding Instructor

Glen L. MOTT, 66, of Wellsville, NY, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.  Born June 28, 1959, in Wellsville, he was the son of Neil B. and Dorothy J. Hardy Mott.  

A 1978 graduate of Wellsville High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Air Force from 1979 – 1980.  He was first employed with a geophysical crew and worked at various jobs until he found his calling as a butcher with Save-A-Lot and Pump Station Processing.  Glen enjoyed Little League baseball, high school wrestling, hunting, fishing, pets, four wheeling, helping others, and telling stories. He especially loved to read, with Ann McCaffrey as one of his favorite authors.  After retiring due to ill health, he kept the family up on all the important news.  

Surviving are: four brothers, Kevin Mott of Hamlin, Mark (Shelly) Mott of of Elmira, Mike (Laurie)Mott of Springwater, and Neil (Margaret) Mott of Wellsville; a sister, Cheryl (Patrick) Carlin of Wellsville; and several beloved nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents; and a nephew, Izic Mott. 

 A gathering to celebrate Glen’s life will be held on a later date and will be announced by Olney-Foust & Embser Funeral Homes & Cremation, 34 West State St., Wellsville, NY.  Memorials may be made to the Activities Department of Wellsville Manor Care Center.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.

CERES TOWNSHIP: The December 2, 2025 meeting  of the Ceres Township Supervisors was called to order at 6:00 p.m. with 3 Supervisors, 4 residents, and secretary in attendance. The minutes of the November 11, 2025 meeting were read and approved. The

 Blight Program  was discussed with information from Laura Lord at McKean County Planning Commission. The Blight program must be applied for by the property owner. It will give up to $10,000 to take down a vacant home or building. The county submits applications twice yearly. If the Township would like to do anything different, a blight ordinance would need to be put in place stating regulations to the property owner with vacant buildings. It was decided that this information would be put in the minutes and anyone who would like to apply can contact the Township or the County Planning Commission for information or to apply for the grant. 

Building Permit  was approved for  40 x 40 storage building, Sewage Permit was received from SEO for same parcel.

Penn State Extension will offer practical, science-based strategies to prevent and address soil compaction during an upcoming “Understanding and Managing Soil Compaction” workshop. 

Aimed at field and forage crop producers, crop consultants, and custom operators, this workshop is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, December 12th at the Home Comfort Restaurant, 1131 State Route 49, Westfield PA.

The event will provide practical insights into the causes of compaction and offer solutions for improving soil structure and health. Whether participants are managing longstanding compaction issues or proactively looking to protect their soil, this session will equip them with the knowledge to make informed decisions for a more resilient and productive land, organizers noted.

 The session will cover topics such as strategies for minimizing and remediating compaction risks; benefits of growing cover crops; tillage impacts on compaction; and advances in new tire and track technology. The event also will feature a farmer panel discussion.

 The registration fee is $15, which includes lunch and handouts. Space is limited, so preregistration is required by calling 877-345-0691 or online at https://extension.psu.edu/understanding-and-managing-soil-compaction.  Registration deadline is Monday, December 8th.

Real estate taxes in Potter County will remain at their current rate in 2026. In addition, Commissioners Nancy Grupp, Robert Rossman and Paul Heimel have decided not to collect the $5.00 per-capita tax that many other counties levy. Actions were finalized at the commissioners’ business meeting on Nov. 26. A copy of the county’s draft 2026 operating budget is available for public review at the commissioners administrative office in the Gunzburger Building.

It calls for spending of just over $14 million, an increase of $265,000 from the current spending plan — subject to revision before final adoption later this month. Real estate taxes will remain at 24 mills. A mill is one-tenth of one percent, levied against a property’s assessed value. Because state law prohibits county governments from collecting an earned income tax, similar to the levies of townships, boroughs and school districts, property owners bear the heaviest tax burden.

When: Tuesday 12/9/25, Two Sessions 9:30-10:45 or 1:00-2:45

Where: Seneca Highlands CTC (219 Edison Bates Dr, Port Allegany)

Please join Mr. Bryant and his Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications students for a global AI learning event at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center.

The workshop is open to all ability levels, and computers will be provided for use during the workshop. 

Please register at www.bit.ly/shctcai2025

Vetoquinol USA, Inc., Fort Worth, TX, is recalling six lots of FOLLTROPIN® (porcine pituitary-derived follicle stimulating hormone for injection) Kits, due to the presence of particulate matter in the sterile diluent vial.

Particulates were observed during routine examination of retained samples of the sterile diluent vials for the following lots:

Risk Statement: The administration of an injectable product that contains particulate matter may result in injection site reaction or hypersensitivity reaction in response to the foreign material. Some possible clinical signs of an adverse event include pain and/or swelling/wounds at the injection site, as well as decreased activity level, fever, and/or labored breathing. If you observe any of these or any other concerning signs in an animal that may have been administered this product, please contact a veterinarian as soon as possible. To date, no adverse event reports have been received for the listed batches.

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Robert A. Bly, 59, of Derrick City, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com