NEWS

Due to critically low water levels in their Reservoir, the Town of Ripley has officially declared a State of Emergency. Mandatory Water Conservation Order is in place for all commercial and residential customers of Ripley Water District.
Reservoir levels continue to decline. Water supplied to Ripley Water District customers remains safe to drink. However, bottled water donations are being requested from local retailers to help reduce household water use and preserve the limited Reservoir supply.

Linda Lee Shufesky, 65, of 314 Spruce Street, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 13, 2025 at Penn Highlands DuBois.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

Raising money for worthy causes can be daunting, but there is no reason that it cannot be fun! BAPL is putting the ‘fun’ back into its fundraising efforts this October.

The library is hosting a month-long raffle for six beautiful granny square afghans. The afghans are the result of a community-inspired project that spanned the summer, with hundreds of granny squares donated by individuals throughout Bradford. BAPL is grateful to the following ladies who donated their time and talents to stitch each square into a blanket: Marcia Green, Honami Iwasaki, Beth Price, and Lynne Hobbs. The afghans can be viewed at BAPL, and raffle tickets (10 for $5) can be purchased at the Circulation Desk as well as on the library’s website at this link:

Published in July by Arcadia Publishing/The History Press, Lisa Olszak Zumstein’s book The Brady’s Bend Flood of 1980: Tragedy in Western Pennsylvania will be the focus of a series of upcoming author talks at three local venues. The Bradford Area Public Library (BAPL) and the Friends of Hanley Library are partnering to host an Author Visit with Zumstein, who will share the history and research behind her publication.

The Potter County Housing Authority is requesting bids from competent, qualified Contractors to plow and salt the following Housing owned projects in Potter County:

 Redwood Village- 9 Penn Avenue, Galeton; Mountain View Apartments- 236 W. Main Street, Galeton; Ulysses Family Townhouses- 620-627 Academy and Center Streets, Ulysses and Honeoye Haven- 215 N. Union Street, Shinglehouse.

As an optional bid, please offer a per hour rate to 1. Remove snow from sidewalks, 2. Salt only wet/icy sidewalks, and/or 3. Remove snow and then salt sidewalks at Redwood Village, Honeoye Haven, Ulysses Family, and Mountain View projects. Sidewalk snow removal and/or salting will be completed during the time of each regular parking lot snow plowing. The Agency will provide the salt for the parking lots and sidewalks as needed. Contractors will contact PCHA Maintenance Staff for approval to perform needed services each time plowing or salting is required.

Bid packages are available from the Potter County Housing Authority, 109 Market Street, Coudersport, PA 16915 or by calling Richard Duzick, Executive Director at (814) 274-7031 ext. 110 or Cathy Buchsenschutz, Accounting Assistant at (814) 274-7031 ext. 220. Bids will only be accepted in a sealed envelope marked “Snow Plow Bids” and containing the required forms that are enclosed in the bid package.

Bids will be accepted until October 16, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. prevailing time at the PCHA office. The bid will cover the periods of November 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. The Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in the specifications or bidding process or to cancel in whole or in part this Bid Notice if it is in the best interest of the PCHA to do so. Minorities, Women, and Section 3 owned Businesses are encouraged to respond.

Spooky Season Book Bingo Reading Challenge: Looking for a fun way to start your spooky season reading? The library is having a book bingo reading challenge for October! Pick up a bingo sheet at the library and start your reading! Once you get a bingo, bring the sheet to the library or email it to ovmlibrary@gmail.com by Friday, October 31st, for your name to be entered into a prize drawing! The bingo sheet can also be found on our website under the “Reading Challenges” tab for download or emailed to you.

Kids Art Class: Join us at the library on Saturday, October 18th, at 10:00 am for an acrylic painting class! Limited seating is available. Please call or stop in at the library to sign up! This program is for ages 6-11. 814-697-6691.

Adult Macrame Class: Join us on Tuesday, October 21st, at 4:30 pm to learn the art of macrame! Limited seating is available. Please call or stop in to sign up! 814-697-6691.

For many people, the transition from one season to the next brings more than cooler mornings or longer days. It also brings headaches. If you notice that your head starts to ache when the weather shifts, you are not imagining things. Seasonal changes can trigger headaches and migraines in a variety of ways, and understanding those triggers can help you better manage symptoms.

Why the Weather Plays a Role

TIOGA, BRADFORD, SULLIVAN COUNTIES, PA – Laurel Health will offer drive-through flu shot clinics this October to make getting a flu shot quick and convenient. The flu shot clinics will be held at the Laurel Health Centers and community events throughout Tioga, Bradford, and Sullivan Counties.

The SW Smith Library is raffling off a Buffalo Bills fan package for the 11/2/25 game! Only 250 chances are available, and one lucky winner will receive 4 tickets to the game and a gift card for gas, parking, and snacks! Chances can be purchased at tinyurl.com/swsbills or by visiting swsmithlibrary.org

She was born on May 18, 1931 in Kane; a daughter of the late Fred and Rose Boylan Truesdale.

She was a graduate of the Bradford Area High School.

On November 9, 1963 in Smethport; she married Robert “Hoppy” Hopkins who preceded her in death on May 29, 2016.

She was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church.  She was a former member of the Marche Club Auxiliary and the Red Hat Ladies.  She was also a former volunteer with the BRMC Auxiliary.  Peggy loved sending cards to and receiving cards in the mail from friends and family.

10/14/2025 UPDATE: (DETOUR DATE CHANGE) Route 14 Bridge Replacement Project Continues in Trout Run, Lycoming County

10/14/2025 UPDATE: Due to inclement weather yesterday, the Route 14 detour will begin today, Tuesday, October 14, 2025 and will end on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.  

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised a bridge replacement project continues on Route 14 in Trout Run, Lycoming County.

NEW: Between Tuesday, October 14, 2025 and Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Route 14 will be closed between the Route 15 north exit ramp (Exit 148) and Trout Run Mountain Road (Route 1002) in Lewis Township, while the contractor, Rylind Construction Company, Inc., begins construction of the bridge approaches and the removal of the temporary connector and traffic signals.

The following detours will be in place through October 28.

BRADFORD, Pa (October 10, 2025)– Journey Health System (JHS) and their affiliates held their annual organizational Board meeting on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the main JHS office located in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Over 50 individuals from each agency’s Board, executive team and guests gathered remotely and in-person for the election of officers and to review the fiscal year. Since this marks the 10^th Anniversary of JHS, the theme of this year’s meeting was “A Decade of Partnerships & Progress”.

Madison Fillhart and Aiden Bliss were named Queen and King of the 2025 Homecoming during a half-time ceremony held Saturday afternoon during the Gator-Terror football game held at Gator Field. 

Madison is the daughter of Justin and Christine Fillhart of Roulette. 

Aiden is the son of Brandon and Michelle Bliss of Port Allegany. 

The two, along with their court – Tristan Kiser, Ethan Tarbox, Nick Wilfong, Jarrod Funk, Isla Lehmeir, Lily Lehmeir, Madison Errick, and Jenna Renner – reigned over the Senior High Homecoming Dance held Saturday night at the school. 

The theme for this year’s Homecoming was Rio de Janeiro.  Homecoming was sponsored by the Student Council.  

The Port Allegany Rotary Club welcomed Journey Wilmoth and Madison Errick to their weekly meeting held Thursday at Moose Lodge #460.  Journey is the daughter of Tammy Vascooter and Carl Wilmoth.  She has a brother, Jett Ruding. She is a member of the Port United Soccer and Bocce Ball teams, she is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, Varsity Club and Drama Club.  Journey is an avid reader and participates in the Reading Competitions.  She enjoys fishing and pickleball.  She also works at Zitomedia in Coudersport.  Journey is planning to go to college to study psychology.  She was introduced to the club by Charlie Cox.  Madison is the daughter of Mark Errick and Cathy Errick.  She has a sister, Emily, and a brother, Edward.  Mady plays volleyball, basketball and softball. She serves as captain for both volleyball and softball.  She is a member of the National Honor Society and the Varsity Club.  Mady plans to go to college to study Family and Child Development.  She was introduced to the club by Anna Fair.  

Last week in review: Although the women’s soccer team’s regular-season unbeaten string ended, two of its players were among four Wildcats who were awarded weekly honors by the United East Conference.

Also, head baseball coach Chris Howard was announced as one of 14 members of the Class of 2025 who will be inducted into the West Branch Valley Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in November. In 18 seasons at the helm of the Wildcats, Howard’s teams have posted a 377-283 won-loss record, winning three conference championships, finishing second four times and finishing third twice.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Last week’s hometown highlights: Hosting defending United East champ and this year’s favorite to repeat Penn State Harrisburg on Tuesday, the Wildcats saw their regular-season unbeaten streak end at 36 in a defensive nail-biter that saw goalie Morgan Solano, of Shavertown, make 10 saves. Penn College’s last regular-season loss came on Sept. 30, 2023, at Penn State Harrisburg, also by a 1-0 score. The streak included 28 wins and eight draws.

2 Day Estate Sale! October 17 & 18 2025

Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 4pm

215 Pit Hole Rd. Cyclone, PA (Off Route 646 between Smethport and Bradford)

Cub Cadet mower, hand tools, power tools, holiday decor, home goods, lawn items, lawn furniture, cement mixer, lamps, prints, office supplies, bedding, bed, Pyrex, vintage hats, shelves, wood working tools, scrap booking, Cricut, extension ladder, wagons, hunting clothes, Barbie’s, Hess trucks, totes, kitchenware, cooking items, books, collectibles, BBQ grills, bags, glass blocks, and much more. 

Very clean home and a good variety!

The Potter County Housing Authority is requesting bids from competent, qualified Contractors to plow and salt the following Housing owned projects in Potter County:

 Redwood Village- 9 Penn Avenue, Galeton; Mountain View Apartments- 236 W. Main Street, Galeton; Ulysses Family Townhouses- 620-627 Academy and Center Streets, Ulysses and Honeoye Haven- 215 N. Union Street, Shinglehouse.

As an optional bid, please offer a per hour rate to 1. Remove snow from sidewalks, 2. Salt only wet/icy sidewalks, and/or 3. Remove snow and then salt sidewalks at Redwood Village, Honeoye Haven, Ulysses Family, and Mountain View projects. Sidewalk snow removal and/or salting will be completed during the time of each regular parking lot snow plowing. The Agency will provide the salt for the parking lots and sidewalks as needed. Contractors will contact PCHA Maintenance Staff for approval to perform needed services each time plowing or salting is required.

Bid packages are available from the Potter County Housing Authority, 109 Market Street, Coudersport, PA 16915 or by calling Richard Duzick, Executive Director at (814) 274-7031 ext. 110 or Cathy Buchsenschutz, Accounting Assistant at (814) 274-7031 ext. 220. Bids will only be accepted in a sealed envelope marked “Snow Plow Bids” and containing the required forms that are enclosed in the bid package.

Bids will be accepted until October 16, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. prevailing time at the PCHA office. The bid will cover the periods of November 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. The Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in the specifications or bidding process or to cancel in whole or in part this Bid Notice if it is in the best interest of the PCHA to do so. Minorities, Women, and Section 3 owned Businesses are encouraged to respond.

            BRADFORD, PA / OLEAN, NY – During the month of October, Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, are offering a variety of classes and support groups designed to provide health education, encouragement and community connection.

            If you are scheduled for total joint replacement surgery, join our Total Joint Care Class. This class provides an overview of your procedure, the recovery process and the rehabilitation you will need. It is led by an experienced member of our outpatient rehabilitation team. This month, the class will be held on Thursday, October 16, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the OGH Education Center on the first floor. To register, call (716) 375-7481.

Sayre, PA – The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers (CFTT) is proud to announce the establishment of the Daniel F. Glassmire VI Love and Literary Laurel Scholarship. This scholarship is a tribute to the memory and enduring spirit of a Coudersport native whose life was defined by creativity, compassion, and connection.

David Smith, 69, of Warren, PA., died peacefully Thursday morning, October 2, 2025, at Warren General Hospital, Warren, PA., after an extended illness.  David was born March 6, 1956, in Corry, PA.  He was the son of Gerald R. and Maxine J. Mathews Smith. David was a solitary man with few close friends.  He worked at Betts Industries as a welder for 40 years and was very fond of Dick Betts.  Dave never had children of his own.  He had a special bond with Michelle’s son, Tom (TC).  He would take him fishing and hunting squirrels, where Tom shot his first gun. 

The Deane Center for the Performing Arts is hosting a fall concert featuring Country Jamboree this Friday, Oct. 17 and another with Always ABBA Next Friday, Oct. 24, both at 7:30 p.m. in the Coolidge Theatre at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. 

Theater doors will open at 7 p.m. for each of these concerts. If available, tickets will be sold in the Deane Center lobby beginning at 7 p.m. the evening of each concert.

Members of the Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild in Wellsboro are presenting a free Golden Afternoons program about the local quilt guild and displaying quilts and quilted items made by members at 1 p.m. this Tuesday, Oct. 14.

The Deane Center’s Golden Afternoons program is free and open to adults, 55 and older. It will be in the lobby at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. Refreshments will be provided.