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Looking for a reliable female Caregiver to provide care for an elderly woman in her home in the Coudersport-Roulette area, 2-4 hours per day, possibly more. Must have good references. 

Call or text (814)558-6642

Drivers urged to watch weather forecasts, avoid unnecessary travel during freezing precipitation.

Go to 511PA.com or the 511PA smartphone app for the most up-to-date information on weather impacts and vehicle restrictions.

Harrisburg, PA – Ahead of freezing precipitation forecast across Pennsylvania on Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is planning to implement vehicle restrictions across Pennsylvania’s Interstate network and on some other high-traffic roadways. Drivers are advised to watch weather forecasts, avoid unnecessary travel if possible and to exercise caution when driving.

In areas without salt residue on the roadway from previous storms, PennDOT may pretreat with salt brine, essentially a mix of water and salt, from the backs of anti-icing trucks before frozen precipitation starts to fall. Salt brine isn’t appropriate for every storm, but when it’s used it helps prevent precipitation from bonding to the road and gives the department a jump start on removing ice and snow.

On March 2nd Bradford City Fire Department was dispatched To Jackson Ave. for a co2 alarm

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 2 at 12:02PM EST until March 3 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze.

* WHERE…In New York, Steuben County. In Pennsylvania, Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties.

* WHEN…From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…After an initial period of snow and freezing rain, temperatures will warm above freezing into the mid-30s for the valley locations Tuesday afternoon, with some pockets of subfreezing temperatures lingering over the higher elevations.

INSTRUCTIONS: Slow down and use caution while traveling.

In New York,

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can beobtained by calling 5 1 1.

In Pennsylvania,

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorist to adjust speeds based on driving conditions as winter weather impacts Pennsylvania roadways. Visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadways, and traffic conditions.

On March 2nd Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to Church St. for difficulty breathing

On March 2nd Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to N. Main St for a cardiac problem

Northern Tier Search & Rescue spent Monday 3/2/26 reading to Galeton School District Students to kick off “Read Across America”.

Local Galeton resident Louise Sztenderowicz with K9 Hank and Jordan Leete with K9 havoc from Coudersport are a part of the Northern Tier Search and Rescue team based out of Morris, PA.

Lousie was glad to read a book about all types of working dogs, while Jordan led Hand and Havoc to greet the kids with paws. Kids from grades pre-school to first grade were thrilled to learn about what Hank and Havoc do when looking for lost people. Louise stated “Our K9’s loved all the attention and high fives and it was a great opportunity to share and teach the kids about what we do and most importantly what to do if they are lost”. We are grateful for the invite from Galeton School District Principal Mrs. Sarah Graber and look forward to doing this again.

On March 2nd Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to Cole Manor on E. Maple St. for back pain

State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will hold his satellite office hours on Thursday, March 5, at the following locations:

• Emporium Borough Office – 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Port Allegany Borough Office – 11 a.m. to noon.

Services available include assisting constituents with state-related issues or concerns, assistance with driver license and vehicle registration applications, and help in filling out applications for various state programs, such as the senior citizen Property Tax/Rent Rebate and PACE prescription drug assistance programs.

People who cannot make the satellite sessions may contact Causer’s offices in Bradford at 78 Main St., first floor, telephone 814-362-4400; or Coudersport, 107 S. Main St., Room 1, telephone 814-274-9769; or Kane, 54 Fraley St., Suite 2, telephone 814-837-0880. Information is also available at www.RepCauser.com or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/RepCauser.

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-To-Eat Beef Jerky Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for beef jerky products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products may contain soy lecithin, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.

The Community Education Center’s DISCOVER Partnership, in collaboration with St. Marys Area Middle School (SMAMS) and local manufacturers, offered their Intro to Manufacturing Program for 7th-grade students. The program is designed to introduce students to manufacturing careers and processes, educating and inspiring the next generation while strengthening the future of our local manufacturing industry.

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CAREGIVER NEEDED

Looking for a reliable female Caregiver to provide care for an elderly woman in her home in the Coudersport-Roulette area, 2-4 hours per day, possibly more. Must have good references. 

Call or text (814)558-6642

on March 1st Smethport Fire Department was dispatched to 4938 Rt. 46 for a wildfire

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Last week in review: For the first time since becoming NCAA postseason eligible in 2017-18, three Wildcat wrestlers qualified in a single season for the Division III National Championships as a result of their top three Region 2 finishes.

Meanwhile, for the second time in four years, the season ended for the women’s basketball team in the semifinal round of the United East Conference playoffs, bringing to a close the winningest (20-7) campaign in program history that dates to 1997-98.

WRESTLING

Last week’s hometown highlights: Carter Davis, of York, went 3-1 during his matches on Friday and Saturday to finish second in the region, while placing third were Kaden Ware, of Brooklyn, Connecticut, who went 5-1, and Nick Woodruff, of Wyalusing, who went 4-1.

BRADFORD, Pa. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will host acclaimed author and essayist Tim Bascom as part of its visiting writer series on Tuesday. The free event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in the Studio Theater in Blaisdell Hall on the Pitt-Bradford campus.

Bascom is the author of a new short story collection, “Continental Drift,” as well as a novel, two collections of essays and two prize-winning memoirs chronicling his childhood years in East Africa.

David C. SMOKER, 69, of Gold, PA, died Friday, February 27, 2026 in UPMC Williamsport.  Friends may call Friday, March 6, 2026 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Gold Church, 2402 S.R. 49W, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM.  

Rev. Cameron Cowburn will officiate.  Burial will be in Raymond Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Penn-York Camp & Retreat Center, 266 Northern Potter Road, Ulysses, PA 16948 or Gold Church, 2402 S.R. 49W, Ulysses, PA 16948.  

A complete obituary will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

Lester P. COOK, 71, Turtlepoint, PA, died Thursday, February 26, 2026.  Born November 20, 1954, in Kane, he was the son of Lester J. and Rosalie Maries Cook.  

A 1972 graduate of Smethport Area High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Air Force from 1973 – 1977.  He was employed as a machinist by Trico Industries in Bradford and by the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in 2017. Lester was a member of American Legion Post #887 in Eldred.  He loved his feline buddy, Bruno.  

Surviving are: his wife, Esther French Cook; two children, Lisa (Simon Hayden) Cook of Rixford and Jon (Sarah) Cook of Eldred; a grandson, Joshua Schultz; three brothers, Fred (Penny) Cook of Gifford, David (Terry) Cook of Chesapeake, VA, and James (Sally Nosal) Cook of Port Allegany; his mother-in-law, Kathleen Glase of Adrian, MI; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ron (Melody) French of Port Allegany, Carol (Rick) Waltz of Adrian, MI, Robert (Shelly) French of Hudson, MI, Colleen (Doug Clayson) French of Jamestown, NY, William Glase of Adrian, MI, Mary Mota of KY; nieces and nephews.