NEWS

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, May 23rd. 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]

HAY HOLLOW GARDENS AND GREENHOUSE will be there weather permitting with hanging baskets, flowering pots and veggie plants. We accept cash only.  Thanks.

BLUE MARBLE FARM will hopefully be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce and plants.  For produce we will have Rhubarb and Lettuce Heads.   We will have garden vegetable plants and herb plants.  We accept cash, checks and credit cards. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com 

ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. (weather permitting) We will have a selection of goat milk based products. We accept cash or card payments. 

QUIET ACRES will be at market this Friday May 23 (weather permitting).  We have our line of Haldeman Mills 2 lb bags of: Gluten Free Buckwheat Flour and Teff (dark and ivory) as well as Buttermilk and Buckwheat Pancake mixes, Shortcake/Cobbler mix, Soft Pretzel and Funnel Cake mixes and Brinser’s and Stauffer’s Corn Meal.

GRILLED HELLO will be attending this Friday’s farmers market, and we are bringing grilled cheese sandwiches and hot dogs, along with handmade scrunchies, tote bags, and egg aprons. 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken soup products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The products contain wheat, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

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Pastor B.J. Knefley

Whether you realize it or not, you’re getting older. It can’t be helped; no matter how hard you try, aging will inevitably happen. But I’m not sure whether it’s the aging that bothers me or all the changes that time brings into my life. For example, I used to type this out on a typewriter, but today I’m using a computer. More specifically, I’m using an iPad with a portable wireless keyboard. When I’m finished, I can simply send it wirelessly to the people who need to receive it—all while sitting in a coffee shop. 

Two Denton Hill Ski Patrol Members were presented with National Ski Patrol achievement awards at the Western New York Region Ski Patrol Awards Banquet on Saturday, May 17^th.

Molly Bovard was presented with the NSP Distinguished Service Award.  This award is presented to those Patrollers who have performed extraordinary service to the National Ski Patrol and the skiing public for at least 20 years. This is distinguished by exceptional devotion to duty and outstanding performance. Molly has been a member of the National Ski Patrol for 37 years and has given her time and talents selflessly to promote and advance the snow skiing community. She has held many roles with the National Ski Patrol including Outdoor Emergency Care Instructor, Mountain Travel & Rescue Instructor and past Patrol Director of the Denton Hill Ski Patrol. She is also a member of the Allegany Nordic Patrol at Allegany State Park in Salamanca, NY. Throughout her Ski Patrol career, she has also been awarded the Yellow, Purple and Blue Merit Star Awards. She was awarded the NSP Eastern Division Outstanding Patrol Representative Award for 2006-2007 and her NSP National Appointment in 2012.

Al Quimby was presented with NSP National Appointment #12393. A National Appointment is an honor bestowed upon a patroller who demonstrates leadership and exemplary service to the National Ski Patrol beyond activities with their home patrol. These patrollers have demonstrated leadership, good character, diplomacy, positive attitudes, good judgment, exemplary patrolling abilities, and extraordinary service. Al has been a member of the National Ski Patrol for 18 years and his numerous and exceptional contributions have made significant permanent improvements to his local, secondary and regional patrols. He currently serves as the Patrol Director of the Denton Hill Ski Patrol and is also an Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) Instructor. Additionally, Al is an OEC Trainer/Evaluator for the Western New York Region’s Senior Program where he also leads the Medical Moulage Team preparing the patients with realistic wounds for the training scenarios. He is the region’s travelling photographer, taking photos at region events and publishing the Western New York Region’s Newsletter. Al is also a member of the Ski Sawmill Ski Patrol in Morris, PA.

Sandra L. Tillotson, age 80 of Wellsboro passed away at home on Thursday, May 15, 2025.  Born June 26, 1944 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Aldora (Roupe) Clark. 

Sandy worked in the restaurant business as a cook for many years.  She enjoyed cooking and baking, gardening and taking care of many stray and domestic cats. 

BLUE BELL, PA – May 20, 2025 – When Westmoreland County resident John Greco takes to the skies, he’s not just flying for the thrill—he’s flying for a cause. As a volunteer pilot for Angel Flight East (AFE), Greco donates his time, aircraft, and fuel to transport patients to life-saving medical care far from home, all at no cost to the patient. Now, Angel Flight East is calling on residents across Western Pennsylvania to spread the word: help is just a flight away.

The Canyon Pilots Association Memorial Day Weekend All-You-Can-Eat Fly-In Breakfast is this Sunday, May 25 from 8 a.m. to noon indoors in the corporate hanger at the Grand Canyon Regional Airport in Delmar Township at 112 Runway Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901. The breakfast is open to the public and will be held rain or shine.  

This spring, two students in Mr. Bryant’s class at the SHCTC earned industry-recognized certifications. 

Cordell Baker (Grade 10, SASD) earned his Acer Corporation Repair Techspert certificate for the C741LT Chromebook model and Ayden Blair (Grade 11, SASD) earned his Vivacity Student Repair Academy certificates in Chromebook Repair

The SHCTC provides opportunities for students to gain valuable certifications in many trade areas. Interested students should speak to their school counselor. 

PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for Memorial Day

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, May 24, 2025, through Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. 

Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications, and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website.

BRADFORD, Pa. — Warren residents John and Cindy Jarzab and their daughter, Christine Jarzab Kuntz, have endowed a new fund at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford that will help the university’s business management and accounting students.

The Jarzab Family Business Fund will support the faculty and students in the business management program by sponsoring opportunities that enhance the education experience, such as guest speakers, student and faculty projects, field trips, conference registration fees, and the purchase of technology and related.

“We gave this money because I’d like to see students have opportunities,” John Jarzab said. “I have always been a fan of Pitt-Bradford.” Jarzab, who taught accounting in Pitt-Bradford in the 1990s as an adjunct faculty member, noted that the university serves North Central Pennsylvania and provides many students with an education that will lift their families economically. “That’s what I liked about teaching. When you teach people, you give them the tools they need to make them successful.”

• Laurie Angood will be teaching a Beginner Watercolor Class on May 24 from 1 – 3.  In this class students will practice painting a landscape using one color, focusing on color value and other compositional techniques to describe their subject.  Price of the class is $35.00 and includes all materials. 

• Brenda Bonczar and Lisa Bretz will be teaching a Kids Sewing Class for ages 9 and up on May 28 from 3:00 – 5:30. In this class, students will be making their own ‘Stuffy.’  Price of the class is $30.00.  All materials provided

• Basket maker, Cathy Snyder, will be teaching a ‘Here Ya Go’ Flatware Basket Class on Saturday, May 31 starting at 9:30. Price of the class is All supplies included.  Bring a snack or lunch.

• Cathy Snyder will also be teaching a French Bread or Twill Cat’s Head Basket Class on June 7 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Price of the class is $50.00.  All Supplies Included.  Bring a snack or Lunch.

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. 

Bradford, PA – May 2025 — The Willow Creek Sportsman’s Club / Stanley Grove Jr. MemorialScholarship Committee, is proud to announce the recipient of its inaugural 2025 scholarship award. This newly established scholarship recognizes and supports a graduating senior from the McKean County area who exemplifies a passion for the outdoors and embodies the values of conservation, mentorship, and community involvement. After a competitive selection process, Isabella Prince, a senior at Bradford Area High School, has been awarded the 2025 Willow Creek Sportsman’s Club / Stanley Grove Jr. Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Isabella plans to attend Gannon University this fall, pursuing a career in medicine through the Physician Assistant/Pre-Medicine program.

A standout student and leader, Isabella has served as class president for three consecutive years and as student body president for one. She is a two-time inductee of the National Honor Society, a United Way Ambassador, and captain of her high school soccer team. Her scholarship essay reflected on her deep connection to the outdoors, her active contributions to conservation efforts, and the influential mentors who shaped her journey. Her vision for the future includes not only academic and athletic excellence, but also a strong commitment to community service and environmental stewardship.

Julia R. Hackett, 67, of St. Marys, passed away at her home on Monday, May 19, 2025, following a lengthy illness.

She was born on April 7, 1958 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late James Dornish and Helen Samick Dornish Beck Fredrickson.

On May 5, 1984, in St. Marys, she married John C. Hackett, who survives. Together they shared more than 41 years of love, laughter, and marriage.