NEWS

On May 7th Bolivar Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to 6408 Phillips Hill Rd. For a motorcycle accident with one patient unknown injuries

On May 7th St. Marys Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to 906 Windfall Road near Windfall car wash for a two vehicle head on collision with two patients one patient ejected from the vehicle with unknown injuries

The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm.  Market will also be held on Saturday, if vendors are available, from 11 am to 3 pm. The next market weekend will be this Friday, May 8th and Saturday, May 9th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

*  NEW SCHEDULE FOR 2026. The outdoor market is held EACH FRIDAY. Market will also be held on SATURDAY IF VENDORS ARE AVAILABLE. Market will be held from May through December (weather permitting).

 *  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, 814-544-7313 netrabaker2@gmail.com]

FRIDAY VENDORS – 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm

C & V SOAP AND CANDLES will be there Friday but have other obligations for Saturday. We will be bringing handmade different varieties of soap, body butter, bath salts, and bath dust and bombs,  candle bouquets and wax melts . 

CARING CRAFTS will be at the market on Friday, May 8th!  We will be bring a variety of Homemade Travel Pillows & Plastic Canvas Ornaments/Magnets! Both make great gifts for any occasion! We accept Cash payments! Hope to see everyone there!  If you missed us that day/ would like to place an order please reach out to Jessica Cornelius @ 814 203 2482 or like us on Facebook and send us a message! Thank you in advance! 

VALLEY HONEY will be at the market on Friday only. We will have various sizes of liquid honey, whipped honey, honey gift bags, honey sticks and beeswax for sale. We accept cash payments. Hope to see everyone there!

ME AND MY BOYS SOAP is planning on attending the market on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that include soap bars, shampoo bars, lotions, and bath bombs. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page. 

MILL CREEK MARKET will be attending on Saturday May 9th with mushrooms, tea, and grow kits. Accept cash and Venmo. @millcreekmarketpa, www.papreferred.com/Member/Index/1429 

SATURDAY VENDORS – 11 am to 3 pm

No Saturday vendors this week.

On May 7th Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to Rt. 6 for a fall victim with unknown injuries

BRADFORD, PA — As part of the ongoing transition of services, Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) is reminding the community that its Emergency Department (ED) will officially close on Sunday morning, May 17, at 12:00 a.m.

Hospital leadership recognizes that this change may be difficult for patients, families and caregivers who have relied on emergency services in Bradford for many years. The organization remains committed to supporting the community through this transition with compassion, transparency and a continued focus on access to high-quality care.

“We understand the impact this change may have and are committed to helping patients navigate where to go for care moving forward,” hospital leadership said.

What This Means for Patients

Beginning Sunday morning, May 17 at 12:01 a.m., emergency services will no longer be available at BRMC. Patients experiencing a medical emergency should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Emergency medical services (EMS) will continue to transport patients to the most appropriate facility for care.

Services Remaining Open

While the emergency department will close, several services will continue to operate at BRMC, ensuring ongoing access to outpatient care locally. These include primary care, pediatrics, general surgery, urology, orthopaedics and sports medicine, medical oncology, pain management and physical medicine rehab, cardiology and women’s health.

Additional services that will remain open include the Anita Herbert, MD, Occupational Health Center; The Pavilion skilled nursing facility; and Upbeat, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. A laboratory blood draw station will continue operating Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and radiology services including mammography, ultrasound, x-ray and dexa services will be available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

These services will remain available to support the healthcare needs of the community and maintain continuity of care close to home.

Commitment to the Community

The transition reflects a broader effort to align services in a way that is sustainable and responsive to changing healthcare needs. BRMC remains dedicated to ensuring patients have access to appropriate levels of care, whether locally or within the regional system.

Hospital leaders continue negotiations with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) to acquire the BRMC campus building and assume operations of The Pavilion, the 95-bed skilled nursing facility on the campus.

Patients with questions about services or where to seek care are encouraged to visit the transition information page at www.brmc-ogh.org/BRMC-transition/ or contact their healthcare provider for guidance.

Congratulations to William Baker, who was recognized for 50 years of service at the Genesee Township Volunteer Fire /Ems Dept. Station 37 annual awards banquet last weekend. Suzan Williams of my Coudersport office was there to present Mr. Baker with a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives honoring his dedication. She also presented certificates to other members recognized for service milestones, including Susan Calcote, 30 years; Patricia Ransom, 30 years; and Monica Porcuri, five years. Thank you to these members and all members of the department for your service and commitment to protecting public safety in your community!

**This information was originally shared by PA State Rep. Martin Causer

May 8^th and 9^th

9am-5 pm

104 Oak Lane, Coudersport, PA

Large estate sale featuring many vintage items, large collections of crystal figurines, pigs, piggy banks, cast iron collectibles, depression and uranium glass, tools, motorcycle, vintage and other books, furniture, tiles of various sizes, baskets, vintage cabinets and furniture, vintage movie projector and electronics, Hershey items/memorabilia and vintage Hershey Letterpress printing blocks, postcards, power scooters and medical supplies, vintage toys, M&M memorabilia, Tiffany-style lamps and lights and much, much more. Everything must go.                   Cash only.

 We are not responsible for accidents, please WATCH YOUR STEP at sale.

On May 6th Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to Two Mile Rd. for a person hemorrhaging

On May 6 Port Allegany Fire Department was dispatched to 11 N. Elm St.. for a chimney fire. Roulette Fire Department is on standby

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
Wed May 6 2026
…FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE…Cameron, Elk, McKean, Potter, and Warren Counties.

* WHEN…From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Frost and freeze conditions will be possible again Thursday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Near-ground freezing temperatures could kill uncovered sensitive outdoor vegetation.

Downed tree on NY 36 both directions SPRING BROOK RD (Canisteo) to CREEKSIDE DR (Canisteo) All lanes closed expect delays

Visit 511NY.org for more information

Saturday, June 20, the Laurel Festival 10K Foot Race will begin at 9 a.m. followed by the two-mile Fun Run/Walk at 9:05 a.m.
Registration, check-in and packet pickup will be at Packer Park on Queen Street in Wellsboro from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. on race day. The entry fee for the 10K is $25 and for the Fun Run is $5. Race day registrants pay in cash or by check.
To preregister online now for the 10K, go to the Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce website at www.wellsboropa.com, click on the orange button in the 10K Foot Race banner or scroll down the page and click on the pdf icon to print the form.

Please be advised County Road #7 from State Route 305 to County Road 7 & 7D Intersection will be closed to traffic on Tuesday, May 12, and Wednesday, May 13, to replace a culvert.  The culvert is located roughly 0.3 miles east of the Intersection of CR #7 & CR #7D (near 9786 CR 7).  There will not be an on-site detour, and motorists are urged to seek alternate routes.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Chief Michael P. Ward of the City of Bradford Police Department announces the arrest of Michael Schoonover following an incident on April 22, 2026. At approximately 4:50 p.m., City of Bradford Police responded to a report of threats made by Schoonover towards two female victims at 79 Lincoln Avenue.

Upon arrival, both victims alleged that Schoonover had made verbal threats, including threatening to kill one of the victims and claiming to possess a loaded gun with which he would shoot and kill the other. Officers located Schoonover a short distance from the scene, where he refused to cooperate with police, ignoring commands and yelling obscenities and racial slurs towards the officers.

Due to his non-compliance, officers were forced to physically apprehend Schoonover, using substantial force to subdue him. Schoonover was subsequently transported to the City of Bradford Police Department for booking.

Following arraignment by Magistrate Luther, he was remanded to McKean County Jail on $50,000 cash bail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. For further information, please contact the City of Bradford Police Department.

The Patrol unit is investigating a larceny involving the male in this photo. Please let us know if you have any information on this person. 716-376-5677.

Second Nature Brands of Madison Heights, MI, is voluntarily recalling certain 10-ounce packages of SECOND NATURE KETO CRUNCH SMART MIX^TM because the product may contain undeclared cashews, pistachios, and cherries.

Individuals who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts, including cashews and pistachios, or to cherries, may be at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

The affected product was distributed nationwide in retail stores and through online orders.

The product comes in a 10-ounce pouch with UPC 077034013405. Affected pouches are marked with “Best if used by 2/12/2027” on the backside of pouch. Packages with other Best if used by dates are not affected.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue.

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Tomorrow, Thursday, May 7, at noon, there will be a gathering at the gazebo at Potter County Courthouse Square for prayer for the nation to observe the “National Day of Prayer” (https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/).

Lisa B. McLaughlin, 65, of Rochester Street, Bradford, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Olean General Hospital.

Born July 28, 1960, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Edward F. and Phyllis (Crouse) Smith. She was a 1979 graduate of Bradford High School.

On June 16, 1979, in the Asbury United Methodist Church, she married Michael F. McLaughlin, who survives.

Lisa was employed at Ramsbottom and retired as a Residential Supervisor from Evergreen Elm after 25 years of service. Lisa helped establish the Special Olympics Bowling League and volunteered for many years. She took great pride in helping people most of all taking care of her residents and especially her family.

She was a member of Asbury Church, where she had sang for weddings, and was involved in and volunteered for many of the church activities. She also enjoyed going to bingo and being home playing games with children with her favorite being “Yahtzee”.

There are many things we attribute to God that He never said. One of my favorites is the idea that God wants you to be happy. But is that true? Does God want you happy? I suppose there are several reasons people believe God wants them happy, but not in the way you might think. For example, I have heard people say that God wanted them to be happy as a reason to leave their spouse and move in with someone else. 

Let’s, for a moment, go with the idea that God wants us to be happy. What would that look like? Psalm 1:1-2 gives us a clear view of what happiness might look like through God’s eyes: “Oh the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers, but they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night.” My joy, i.e., happiness, comes from my relationship with God rather than from my relationship with others. In fact, following others will not bring me peace and joy but rather the complete opposite.

County Road #7 from State Route 305 to County Road 7 & 7D Intersection will be closed to through traffic to replace a culvert.

Pamela A. Ruppert                “celebration of life slated”

Family and friends may gather for a memorial visitation for Pamela A. Ruppert, 67, of Coudersport, from 11:00am to 12:30pm on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at God’s Country Ministries, 1237 E. Second Street, Coudersport, where a celebration of Pam’s life will follow at 12:30pm.

Pam passed away on April 22, 2026.

Pam’s family entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com

On May 6th Westfield Fire Department was dispatched to 235 Whittaker Rd. for an automated iPhone reported accident