NEWS

This Saturday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro, the 76th Season of the Wellsboro Community Concert Association will open with a concert by Lovelight, the premier Grateful Dead Tribute Band.

The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday (weather permitting) from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, September 27th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

*  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 netrabaker@hughes.net]

ALPACA CREATIONS will be a vender on Friday at the #PotterCoFarmersMarket in #Coudersport.  We will have a large selection of designs and sizes of ALPACA SOCKS, big variety of color and sizes of YARNS.   Lots of alpaca bears and key chains.   ROVINGS  for spinning or felting, alpaca  boot  insoles as well as HAND KNIT ALPACA APPAREL. Accepting Special orders and Credit cards 814-601-0049 . Not to early for Christmas shopping https://alpacas75.wixsite.com/website Alpaca Creations, follow on Facebook

MIKE THOMPSON will be a vender this week. Bringing a large selections of Apples,  Cherry Tomatoes, Mixed Tomatoes, Hot peppers, Sweet Peppers, Green Beans, Butternut Squash, Acorn Squash, Daikon Icicle Radishes, and Dill Weed. Knife sharpening while you shop the other venders or while you wait.   ACCEPTING FMNP CHECKS

BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce.  We will have Winter Squash, Carrots, Fennel, Celery, Purple Kohlrabi, Swiss Chard, Cucamelons, Peppers, Onions and Tomatoes. We accept cash, checks, FMNP and credit cards. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com 

MOUNTAIN VIEW SHEEP FARM will be attending the farmers market September 27th weather permitting. With hand woven wool blend shawls and scarves .   Also  lovely delicate designed, scented and fragrance free handmade sheep milk soaps  all from our own sheep.  Pa preferred and Juried. We accept cash, check and cards. Follow us on Facebook @mountainviewsheepfarm Or contact by email; mountainviewsheepfarm@yahoo.com 

ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that are made with milk from our herd of goats. All products are made in small batches with natural ingredients. We accept cash or card payments. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.

DIXON DESIGNS will be there.  Accepting cash, PayPal and Venmo.  Handcrafted earrings, bracelets and necklaces.  Will have rings of various sizes and pins.  Many little kids things.

CARD CREEK will be at the Farmers Market this Friday September 27. We will have a variety of breads, snacks, and sweet treats. Jams and jellies are ready now made from local fruit. Fresh brown eggs from our hen house will be in the cooler. If you ever have a request for something at the market day or during the week please let me know. netrabaker2@gmail.com  Text or call cell 814-598-0649

CARING CRAFTS will be attending this week’s Market! Weather Permitting! We will be bring a variety of Homemade Travel Pillows! Along with our Plastic Canvas Magnets/Ornaments! Our selection of both is very wide and unique! Don’t forget to like us Facebook! If your not able to stop by or would like to place an order please contact Jess at 814 203 2482! Caring Crafts excepts Cash or PayPal (cowgirl_jess16915@yahoo.com) payment! Hope to see everyone there! 

MILL CREEK MARKET will be attending this week with $5 variety packs of mushrooms and microgreens.  We accept cash and Venmo. To learn more about us visit:  www.instagram.com/mill_creek_market millcreekmarketpa.etsy.com Or contact us at: millcreekmarketpa@gmail.com

James O’Shea, Training & Ops Officer for Potter County Department of Emergency Services, is upping his credentials. O’Shea earned his Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA)  Staff Associate Certification, the county announced Wednesday.

District 7280 District Governor, Zachary Covington, visited with local Rotary Clubs Wednesday night at the American Legion in Smethport.  Meeting with the District Governor were Rotary Clubs from Bradford, Mt. Jewett, Smethport and Port Allegany.  Ben Kirsch, Area Governor served as MC for the event and introduced the District Governor to the clubs.  Each Rotary Club president/representative gave a short talk on what their clubs are doing to make a difference in our local communities.   

BRADFORD – State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will hold his satellite office hours on Thursday, Oct. 3, 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.

Three nurses from UPMC in North Central Pa. were recently recognized as recipients of the DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses.

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will conduct a meeting of the Boating Committee on Monday, October 7, 2024, beginning at 10 a.m.  This meeting will be held online with committee members participating remotely.​

Because this meeting is being held in a virtual format, the process for accepting public comment will be different than an in-person gathering.  Public comments pertaining to the agenda can be submitted by calling (717) 705-7846 beginning on Wednesday, October 2 at 8 a.m. until Thursday, October 3 at 12 p.m.  Recorded comments will be limited to five minutes and will be presented to the committee members prior to the meeting.

This meeting may be viewed remotely by joining the webinar from your internet browser using this link: https://bit.ly/BoatCteOct7

If prompted, please enter the following information:

Webinar number (access code):  2632 259 0720

Webinar password:  public (782542 from phones)

On September 25, 11:23 pm Coudersport Fire Dept. was dispatched to Dingman Run Rd. for a tree down in the roadway

The Coudersport Class of 1971 decided in 2021 at our 50th Class Reunion to meet once a year at Walt & Colleen Ramsey’s for an Annual Picnic.  Overall, we are a close group and when asked we help others within our group when needed.  Everyone brings a dish to pass or something to share, we visit, remember and honor those that have passed and share stories of the “Good old Days” at Coudy High!  We have an average of 50 total people attend each year and this year, out of 50 attending, 27 were classmates.

A new Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be opening at 8 a.m. tomorrow at the Penn-York Retreat Center in Potter County. Beginning tomorrow, survivors will be able to visit DRCs in all four disaster-designated counties in Pennsylvania: Lycoming, Potter, Tioga and Union counties. The following is a list of all current DRCs in Pennsylvania. Disaster survivors residing in Lycoming, Potter, Tioga, and Union counties can visit any DRC to receive assistance.

Lyman Run State Park is hosting a free, all-day event this Saturday, September 28, 2024.  Come on out for Historic Skills Day! From 10 AM – 3 PM in the Daggett Day Use Area, try your hand at old-fashioned historic skills.  Press cider, try out a cross-cut saw, make butter, watch a local artist spinning wool, & more. How did Potter County residents get things done in the 1800s before modern inventions for home and work? Stop by to find out! Family-friendly, hands-on demonstrations combined with opportunities to try it yourself. All ages welcome, event held rain or shine. Questions? Email lymanrunsp@pa.gov or call the park office at 814-435-5010 ext. 2