NEWS

This year marks our 50th Anniversary! As our BIGGEST event of the year, the festival treats thousands of visitors to lively special activities, contests, and demonstrations that celebrate “woodhick” skills. Unique food and craft vendors provide guests with ample shopping and culinary opportunities. 

There is live music throughout the weekend, crafts and games at the kid’s corner, operating demonstrations of our steam-powered circular sawmill and birch still, blacksmithing, chainsaw carving, and lumber camp cooking. See the Eastern Loggers Model Railroad display in operation.

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Items to be available at PA Wilds Dinner & Awards, select outlets

New products that celebrate the landscapes of the Pennsylvania Wilds will be launching this summer as part of the inaugural PA Wilds Collaborative Series. The collection of fun and inspired products were developed by local artists and manufacturers and will be available for the first time at the PA Wilds Dinner & Awards on July 24.

The PA Wilds Collaborative Series is a tribute to the creativity and craftsmanship of Pennsylvania’s rural communities. Each product in the collection began with the vision of a local artist, whose designs were then brought to life by skilled regional manufacturers, ensuring that every piece is both inspired by and made in the PA Wilds.

Designers Ellen Paquette, Julie Mader and Kelsey Kleiner were selected through a competitive application process and each brought different techniques to bear on the project. They teamed up with the creative professionals at Organic Climbing, Laughing Owl Press Co., XtremeWear, and Saint Marys Box Co. to develop a range of products, including prints, postcards, shirts, hats, totes and bags, shipping boxes, and more. 

“These products are perfect for shoppers who value authentic, handcrafted goods. The PA Wilds Collaborative Series offers a collection of products that are locally designed and made. More than just a purchase, each item truly offers a connection to the landscapes, heritage, and creative spirit of this part of rural Pennsylvania—an enduring investment in craftsmanship and community,” said Libby Bloomquist, Sustainable Commerce Director at the PA Wilds Center. 

The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors AT OUR NEW LOCATION on the Courthouse grounds, at the corner and across the street from the square, every Friday (weather permitting) from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, July 4th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

*  We’re back on our summer schedule of Friday markets, BUT AT OUR NEW LOCATION due to renovations on the square.  We’ll be across the street from the square, along the sidewalk to the right of the courthouse entrance, and around the corner on East Street to the driveway.
*  The outdoor market is held each Friday from May through October (weather permitting; on very rainy days, we will relocate into the Riley Gallery (if available)).  In November, the farmers market goes indoors for the winter market.

*  Market times have been established after many trial times over the years.  If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly.  They are willing to try to accommodate your request.
 *  If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-598-0649 netrabaker2@gmail.com]

BLU IVY CREATIONS  will be there. I will be bringing handmade crochet items, including towel sets, market bags, water bottles and holders, shawl, children’s purses as well as tutus and tulle dresses.

BLUE MARBLE FARM will hopefully be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce and plants.  For produce we will have Romaine Lettuce, Snow Peas, Salad Turnips, Swiss Chard, Kohlrabi, Cucumbers and more.  For plants we will have assorted herbs. We accept cash, checks and credit cards. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com

QUIET ACRES will be at market July 4th with patriotic aprons as well as many other options including NFL and MLB. Our  offer a wide selection of handmade braided and rope bowls, coasters and trivets as well as our line of products from Haldeman Mills in Lancaster County. For the season of fresh fruits try our shortcake/cobbler mix or pancake mixes- Buttermilk or Buckwheat- with the fresh fruit. we accept cash payments. We can be reached at QuietAcresPortAllegany@gmail.com

This year marks our 50th Anniversary! As our BIGGEST event of the year, the festival treats thousands of visitors to lively special activities, contests, and demonstrations that celebrate “woodhick” skills. Unique food and craft vendors provide guests with ample shopping and culinary opportunities. 

There is live music throughout the weekend, crafts and games at the kid’s corner, operating demonstrations of our steam-powered circular sawmill and birch still, blacksmithing, chainsaw carving, and lumber camp cooking. See the Eastern Loggers Model Railroad display in operation.

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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 484 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN NEW YORK THIS WATCH INCLUDES 13 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL NEW YORK

BROOME CHEMUNG CHENANGO CORTLAND DELAWARE OTSEGO SCHUYLER SENECA STEUBEN SULLIVAN TIOGA TOMPKINS
YATES

IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA

BRADFORD LACKAWANNA LUZERN PIKE SUSQUEHANNA WAYNE WYOMING

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BINGHAMTON, CORNING, CORTLAND, DELHI, ELMIRA, HALLSTEAD, HAWLEY, HAZLETON, HONESDALE, HORNELL, ITHACA, MILFORD, MONTICELLO, MONTROSE, NORWICH, ONEONTA, OWEGO, PENN YAN, SAYRE, SCRANTON, SENECA FALLS, TOWANDA, TUNKHANNOCK, WALTON, WATKINS GLEN, WAVERLY, AND WILKES-BARRE.

Issued By: NWS Binghamton NY

 The Potter County Planning Department is hitting the road as part of the Revitalize Potter County initiative—and we want to hear from you! We’re co-planning for future community and economic development projects across the county, and your ideas will help shape what comes next.

As part of this effort, we’re hosting Community Feedback Meetings in eight towns, starting with Genesee (July 7), Roulette (July 8), and Germania (July 9), all 6-8pm. These meetings are designed to be hands-on, energizing, and full of great conversation—plus we’re bringing dinner.

This is your chance to share what you love about your community, what needs attention, and what you’d like to see built, supported, or improved. Everyone is welcome—bring your kids, your neighbors, and your best ideas.

RSVP here so we can plan for food and send you a reminder: https://forms.gle/z5z3pmwq24hd9ziX9

The Port Allegany Rotary Club held their regular weekly meeting at the Port Allegany Moose Lodge.  The meeting was called to order by club president Jim Young. 

Program Chair Ki Bayline introduced the club to Borough Manager Jeremy Morey.  Morey gave an update on the happenings in the borough followed by a question and answer period. 

There will be no meeting on July 3rd due to the Fourth of July holiday.  Pictured is Borough Manager Jeremy Morey with Rotary Program Chair Ki Bayline.  

The 2025 Vacation Bible School was held recently at the Turtlepoint Evangelical Church.  Theme for this year’s VBS was Road Trip.  VBS Director Shelby Witt is pictured with participants of the VBS prior to their end-of-week certificate ceremony and cookout.  The children collected $81.80 for the children in Liberia which will be matched by the church.  

Six Olean High School students recently received awards from scholarship funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Blake Kinnaird, Spencer Greenstein, Evan Snyder and Vailon Scott received the Mary Elizabeth Smith Scholarship.

Kinnaird and Greenstein received $1,000. Snyder and Scott received $700.

This scholarship was established through the estate of Mary-Elizabeth Smith as part of the Olean City School District Scholarship Fund to support graduating Olean High School seniors annually.

This year marks our 50th Anniversary! As our BIGGEST event of the year, the festival treats thousands of visitors to lively special activities, contests, and demonstrations that celebrate “woodhick” skills. Unique food and craft vendors provide guests with ample shopping and culinary opportunities. 

There is live music throughout the weekend, crafts and games at the kid’s corner, operating demonstrations of our steam-powered circular sawmill and birch still, blacksmithing, chainsaw carving, and lumber camp cooking. See the Eastern Loggers Model Railroad display in operation.

For more information

Kraft Heinz Foods Company, a Newberry, S.C., establishment, is recalling approximately 367,812 pounds of fully cooked turkey bacon products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The turkey bacon was produced from April 24, 2025, through June 11, 2025. The following products are subject to recall.

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the Mount Jewett man who pled guilty to trying to photograph an 18 year old man in a bathroom stall and leaving a note on the vehicle of a 17 year old male suggesting sexual contact has been sentenced by a judge at a hearing held June 30th at the McKean County Courthouse.  Junior RAINEY pled guilty to Attempted Invasion of Privacy and Corruption of Minors for the crimes that occurred at Walmart in April, 2024.  Video surveillance captured RAINEY approaching a vehicle driven by a 17 year old male after the male entered the store and left the vehicle parked in the parking lot.  When the 17 year old returned to the car after shopping, he found a note that said, ‘Text if you want (oral sex)” and that listed RAINEY’S telephone number.    

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Pastor B.J. Knefley

In the process of moving things around in my office, I came across the following:

• Tell me……..I’ll forget.
• Show me……I’ll remember.
• Involve me…I’ll understand.

Interestingly, despite how simple this sounds, it’s often overlooked because we don’t take the time. Think about this for a moment: if I tell someone what to do, how will they know what it is if I don’t show them and involve them in the process? Yet, we often just tell them and expect that they will do what we want.

• On Thursday, July 10 from 5-8:30, quilters, Brenda Bonczar and Lisa Bretz will be teaching an adult sewing class featuring a  ‘Penny Candy’ Quilted Table Runner. All supplies included.  Price of the class is $45.00.  Ages 14 and up. 

• Laurie Angood will be teaching a ‘Beginner Watercolor Class’ on Saturday, July 19 from 1-3pm.    In this class, students will learn about watercolor sketching techniques and having a daily art practice, using Gouache and artist quality watercolor paper and brushes.  Price of the class is $35.00 and includes all materials.  Students will be given a palette and paper to take home.   

• The’ July Young Artisan Class,’ will be held on Thursday, July 24 from 1 – 2:30.  This class is open to students grades 2 – 6.  Snack and materials provided. Price of the class is $25.00. 

• On July 26, from 1-2:30, Astrophotographer, Mark Casazza, will be teaching a class in Astrophotography: Using the Equipment you Already Have.  Price and material list to be announced.

To register for these classes or events, please call the Potter County Artisan Co-op on 814-274-8165.  The co-op is located at 227 N. Main Street.  The co-op’s hours are Monday through Saturday 9:00-5:00. 

Need an activity while visiting the area?  Potter County Artisan Co-op can arrange a private group class for you and your friends at your convenience.  Just call ahead or message us on Facebook.

Events and classes are supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the Elk County Council on the Arts, state agencies funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 

Closures: The library will be closed for the holiday on Friday, July 4th. Regular hours will resume on Saturday, July 5th.

Summer Reading Programs: Our Summer Reading Programs are now in session for July! Registrations are now closed. Program meeting times for those who signed up are as follows: Adults – Tuesdays, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm, Kids – Wednesdays, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Tweens/Teens – Thursdays, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Pre-K – Fridays, 10:00 am – 11:00 am.

Diamond Art: Join us at the library on Saturday, July 26th at noon for a Diamond Art Class! The project for this month is a sun catcher. Limited seating is available. Please call or stop in to sign up! 814-697-6691.

Ethan Gable, M.D.
UPMC Magee-Womens

As women enter their late 30s and early 40s, they may begin noticing physical and emotional changes that can feel confusing or even concerning. Irregular periods, mood swings, hot flashes, and disrupted sleep often lead to the same question: “Is this perimenopause?”

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What Is Perimenopause?
Perimenopause refers to the time when a woman’s hormones like estrogen and progesterone begin to shift. It ends once you’ve gone 12 months without a menstrual period, which marks the beginning of menopause.