NEWS

Shirley Marie Tucker, “beloved mother and grandmother.”

ROULETTE, PA—Shirley Marie Tucker, 97, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at her son’s home, surrounded by the family who cherished her.

Born on March 16, 1929, in Port Allegany to Rayburn A. and Marguerite Craw Weimar, Shirley lived a life shaped by faith, devotion, and quiet strength. A graduate of Roulette High School, Class of 1947, she married Paul A. Tucker on June 30, 1948, beginning a lifelong partnership grounded in love and grace.

Shirley served faithfully in every role she embraced. She worked as a bookkeeper for Leet Lumber Company and later held accounting and finance positions with the Potter County Housing Authority, Casual Corner Stores, and the Department of Defense – Defense Finance and Accounting Service.

Her love of learning never dimmed. After studying at the Baptist Bible Seminary in Johnson City, NY, she returned to school later in life, earning her Associate Degree in Computer Programming, Class of 1990, from Columbus Technical Institute (now Columbus State Community College). She proved—beautifully—that curiosity has no age limit.

On April 27th Rew Fire Department was dispatched to S. Kendall Ave. for traffic control for a disabled school bus

On April 27th was Sabinsville Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Second St. for a bicycle accident with possible head injuries air medical has been requested to Elkland Highschool

Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing {PHWFF}, initiated and conducted by members of the Federation of Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited, serves military personnel who have been wounded, injured, or disabled to aid their physical and emotional recovery by introducing or rebuilding the skills of fly fishing and fly tying and by using and enjoying these skills on fishing outings and as lifelong recreation.

While initially focusing on the military personnel in the Washington, DC area, the Project has expanded nationwide and is offering its services and program to active military personnel and veterans in the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals throughout the country.

The Project’s program provides basic fly fishing, fly casting and fly tying classes and clinics for the wounded and injured personnel ranging from beginners to those with prior fly fishing and tying experience who are adapting their skills to their new abilities. All activities, services and equipment are provided to the participants at no cost.

The God’s Country Chapter of Trout Unlimited will host its 17th nationally recognized Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing event, in cooperation with the Moore’s Run Fish and Game Preserve, Tuesday May 19 through Friday May 23. We are proud to dedicate our 2026 event to honor all “Bronze Star” Recipients. Our 12 disabled veteran guests all receive medical treatment and rehabilitaion at various PA Veteran Hospitals and sign up for our event through their respective PHWFF Programs. We are proud to enable them to enjoy the great trout flyfishing and an overall quality experience our chapter provides.”

We are working with the local American Legions and VFWs to invite all local veterans to participate in our disabled veteran guests’ 40 mile motorcycle escort/parade through Potter County. While our chapter has enough volunteer members to provide the instruction, equipment and guide services for our 12 disabled veteran guests, we are soliciting donations to offset the cost of food, lodging, fly tying tools and materials. A quote from a previous guest best explains what his visit meant:

“The trip was overwhelming!! I couldn’t believe all the people out there with signs and flags. It was really, really emotional, and they don’t know how much we appreciated that. When I returned from Vietnam 49 years ago, they didn’t do anything for us, not even in my hometown.”

Please join in the enthusiasm we feel and help provide a unique outdoor and healing experience for our wounded war veterans in the peaceful setting of God’s Country. If you consider this event worthy of your support, please forward your tax deductible contribution to the God’s Country Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Box 702, Coudersport, Pa. 16915. Thank you in advance for your consideration and continued support.

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McKean County is seeking qualified and highly motivated applicants to perform the duties of Court Monitor for The Court of Common Pleas. The purpose of this position is to create verbatim transcripts of Court proceedings, ensuring a complete, accurate, and secure legal record.

The essential functions of the position include but are not limited to the following:

1.  Record court proceedings using a court monitoring system and recording equipment.

2.  Transcribe recordings in a timely fashion.

3.  Maintain recording equipment, including saving court proceedings from hard drive to CDs/ thumb drives and log notes.

4.  Index, file and maintain court recordings, tape cassette recordings, and exhibits.

5.  Maintain the printer, supplies of CDs, microphone batteries, tapes, and paper.

6.  Answer the telephone and direct calls as appropriate.

7.  Perform other duties as required for the successful operation of the department.

The qualifications of the position include the following:

Education:  Associates Degree or comparable office experience.

Experience: 1-2 years of experience in court-related field preferred but not required.

Other:  Sharp listening skills, knowledge of legal terminology, grammar, vocabulary and punctuation.  Ability to multi-task and excellent organization skills.

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume and McKean County job application to Patricia Brown, Court Administrator, at PABrown@mckeancountypa.gov.

Applications are available in the Human Resources Department at the Courthouse or at www.mckeancountypa.gov.

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations for the interview due to a disability, please advise the interviewer of the accommodations you require well in advance of the scheduled date. 

McKEAN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

Last week in review:

GOLF—The men’s team made it four in a row, and five out of six, United East Conference Championship titles, and with it an accompanying trip to the NCAA Division III Championships.

TENNIS—The men’s and women’s teams both won UE first-round games and are headed to the semifinals, the women on Tuesday and the men on Wednesday. With six conference wins, the men’s squad has its best single-season UE win mark ever, and its eight overall wins are a program best. The women’s seven-win UEC and eight-win overall marks are also the best in program history dating to 2013-14.

LACROSSE—The men won their UE regular-season finale to secure the second seed and will host a semifinal on Wednesday night.

Welcome to 2026!  Last year was a challenging year for our growers, but we’re heading into a new year with our hopes held high! We anticipate having some new vendors this year, joining our returning vendors from last year.  

The Potter County Farmers Market has been meeting to discuss ways to invigorate the market for this coming year. Here’s what’s new for 2026.

We have agreed to join the Coudersport Chamber of Commerce to collaborate on events which will enhance our visibility. The commissioners have agreed to allow us to schedule our spring and early summer market on the square across from the jail until renovations begin later in the year. At that time, we will move to the courthouse lawn on Second Street.

We are expanding our hours. Fridays will be from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. We plan to add Saturdays (11am to 3 pm) to accommodate vendors requesting Saturday hours due to their work schedules. Stay tuned!

Our weekly posts will be published stating which vendors are coming, what they are bringing, and what days they will be at the market. We are excited to have more vendors, especially food, and plants. 

Please contact Netra Baker if you’re interested in being a new vendor this year.  Text 814-598-0649. Email netrabaker2@gmail.com 

                On Sunday May 3, 2026, the Susquehannock State Forest will be hosting its annual Forest Management/Habitat tour.  The Susquehannock State Forest is located almost entirely in Potter County and consists of approximately 265,000 acres.   Representatives from the Susquehannock State Forest, US Forest Service and Black Forest Conservation Association will be participating in this year’s tour. 

                Several different site visits are planned for this year’s tour.    The site visits will include a recently completed timbersale located on State Forest Land, food plots and herbaceous openings planted to benefit various wildlife species, high quality trout stream with recent strategic large wood additions and riparian habitat work and the Black Forest Conservation Association. 

                The goal of the tour is to exchange information, build a better relationship with those that use the state forest, observe and discuss some of the challenges involved in both sustainable forest and wildlife management and examine some of the forest habitat improvements that are taking place.  Participants will hopefully leave with a better understanding of the interaction between forest management and wildlife habitat and be able to incorporate some of these techniques on their own private lands.

                The tour will begin at 9:00am at the Black Forest Conservation Association Clubhouse, located at 189 Back Road, Coudersport 16915.  The tour will conclude at 3:00 pm.   The tour is free of charge. Transportation and lunch will be provided.  If you have any questions regarding the tour or would like to register for the tour, please call the district office at 814-274-3600 or email at fd15@pa.gov by Saturday May 2nd.

On April 26th Roulette Ambulance was dispatched to Second St. for seizures

On April 26th Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to Mead Lane for an unknown medical

ESTATE / MOVING SALE – APRIL 24–26 Large selection of vintage and household items available. Includes antique and vintage framed prints (from family collection), glassware, kitchen items, primitive farmhouse pieces, and decorative collectibles. Featured items include: – Vintage framed artwork (Central Park winter scene, wildlife prints, and more) – Depression glass, amber glass & decorative glassware – Ceramic kitchen pieces and serving items – Primitive metal scoop and assorted vintage utensils – Wooden blanket chests (Hope cedar chest & Lane chest) – Wood bed with mattress, end tables, and lamp – Decorative mirrors and home décor Many more items included! Everything must go – priced to sell. Sale will be held inside the residence. April 24th through April 26th 1983 First Fork Road Austin, PA 16720

Johnsonburg, Pa.:  Brian Winters of Ridgway was a ‘mainstay’ of the Rolfe Beagle Club in northern Elk County for almost 30 years of the club’s 80 years of existence.  Brian was the “firewood” guy for the club and was always searching for firewood for the beagle club so the clubhouse could stay warm all winter.  The ironic twist to Brian’s search for firewood for the club was that he did not burn firewood at the home he shared with his wife Johnna.  “Brian really liked cutting and hauling firewood,” said Johnna, “And helping the Rolfe Beagle Club was important to Brian,” finished Johnna.

Last Sunday, Jim Pennington, Jr., President of the Rolfe Beagle Club, presented Johnna with an honorary plaque in memory of Brian for all his years of dedication to the beagle club.  The plaque will hang on the Honor Wall at the beagle club.  “Brian was the guy that we depended on for our heavy chainsaw work,” said Kris Viglione, a member of the Board of Directors of the club.  “When it came time to cut trees, cut brush, split wood, or haul wood, Brian was there to help,” said Kris.

In addition to being a member for over 30 years, Brian Winters was a member of the Board of Directors of the club for the last 20 years.

“Brian and his friend John Silvis did almost all of the planting in the back training area to improve habitat for wildlife.  Brian would plant and John would help; a great team,” said Mary.

It was always worth going to the club on Sunday morning for coffee, and to listen to the latest story from Brian about picking leeks, hunting deer, or jeep riding with Johnna.  Brian is missed at the Rolfe Beagle Club.  We appreciate that Johnna continues to be involved at the club.  We thank Ray Erich for designing the plaque to present to Johnna.