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, September 12th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

[NOTICES: 

*  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]

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! We have something for everyone! 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 payment! Hope to see everyone there! 

CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the Farmers Market September 12. Artisan and loaf breads, sweet treats, jams ans jellies made from local fruits and vegetable  pizza made from garden vegetables. It will be a beautiful day. Come to the square. Requests between markets are always welcome. netrabaker2@gmail.com 814-598-0649 text or call

ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there 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. 

The Rolfe Beagle Club in north central PA hosted an Upland Bird Hunt on Sunday, 9/7, consisting of pheasants, quail, and chukars for eleven graduates of the Ruffed Grouse Society’s Women’s Intro to Wingshooting program. All graduates of the program were offered the hunt on 9/7 to take their newly learned shooting and bird hunting skills to the next level, from the shooting range to the hunting fields and woods.

Each women hunter was paired with a hunt mentor and their choice of a pointing or flushing dog to experience first-hand an hour hunt at the Rolfe Beagle Club training grounds. Fun was had by all, and all women were able to successfully harvest a bird!

This is the 8th year of offering this program and it just keeps getting better each year. Next year’s class is already half-full. Any woman or young lady over the age of 11 can register for next year’s class by contacting Bethany Ford at bjmf989@gmail.com. The program runs over a weekend in July, a weekend in August, and a hunt day in September.

Gary E. Nickerson: Loving Husband, Father, Papa, and Friend

Gary E. Nickerson, 66, of Friendship, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.

Born on September 26, 1958, in Cuba, he was a son of Dale E. and Rayveria “Jean” (Abbott) Nickerson. On August 3, 1985, in Schroon Lake, New York, he married his loving wife of 40 years, Ann C. Perryman, who survives.

Saturday, September 20th SW Smith Library is hosting Northern PA author David McElwee for a book presentation and signing! 

Call the library to save yourself a seat, but don’t worry; walk-ins are always welcome. Copies of David’s book “My Afterlife” will be available for purchase at the event.

Tickets for a raffle basket are also available online at swsmithlibrary.org with the winner to be drawn at the conclusion of the presentation!

Roulette residence especially those living on Trout Brook Rd, this Thursday the 11th they will be tar and chipping Trout Brook Rd beginning at the intersection of RT 6 up to just past the bridge. This is the area that the grinding was done on.
Please be careful when traveling on this road Thursday as there will be work crews there.
Thank you
Township Supervisors

A new charitable fund has been established at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation to provide critical support for veterans facing homelessness.

The Southern Tier Soldier Shelter Fund will provide for grants that support services for veterans experiencing homelessness locally and nationally. The fund will provide grants to agencies that serve veterans and provide housing services, mental health services and more.

In addition to traditional grantmaking, the fund may also provide grants through housing service nonprofits to pay landlords to temporarily house homeless veterans. In such cases, referrals will be made by the Olean VA or the Cattaraugus County Veterans Services Agency to connect veterans directly to housing opportunities.

Homelessness continues to disproportionately affect those who have served in the U.S. military. While national progress has been made in reducing veteran homelessness, thousands of veterans remain without stable housing. In Cattaraugus County and the surrounding region, local service providers and agencies continue to see veterans in crisis, underscoring the need for targeted funding and resources.

“Veterans who served our country should never face the uncertainty of not having a roof over their heads,” said Kirk Windus, CRCF executive director. “This fund will help meet both immediate needs, like temporary shelter, as well as longer-term solutions that give veterans a path to stability.”

The fund will strengthen the work of agencies providing housing, mental health care and wraparound services, helping create a community where veterans have the chance to find safety and stability. 

Donations can be made to the Southern Tier Soldier Shelter Fund at CRCF, 301 North Union St., Suite 203, or online at cattfoundation.org.

PennDOT is now accepting student submissions on how AI can improve work zone safety for this year’s Innovation Challenge.

Submissions will be accepted until January 30, 2026.

Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invite high school students throughout the state to participate in this year’s PennDOT Innovations Challenge, which encourages students to use their problem-solving, creative and strategic-thinking abilities to solve real-world transportation challenges in a competition among their peers. The Innovations Challenge is open to all students in grades 9-12, regardless of their school’s learning model.

For this year’s challenge, students are asked to develop a concept for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in work zones to dramatically improve safety for work crews and road users. The concept must outline how PennDOT can use smarter systems to prevent accidents and protect those who are working to build a better Pennsylvania. The concept should also take into consideration cost-benefit information, statewide deployment implications, as well as public outreach.

The September 2, 2025 meeting of Township Supervisors was called to order at 6:00 p.m. with 3 Supervisors, 6 Residents, and secretary in attendance.

Business: 1998 Massey Ferguson 281 Tractor with 50” Boom mower that can be seen at the Ceres Township location has been advertised for bid with bids to be opened at the October 7, 2025 meeting.  Paradise Energy was sent a request for removal of a row of solar panels prior to a permit being issued. A few residents continue to voice opposition to the solar field.  The Bell Run Solar Field permit continues to be undetermined. Letter was sent regarding lumber along Powerhouse road. Three Township representatives plan to attend the Fall Conference of Township Officials on October 2, 2025. Resolution supporting the PA commission for US Semiquincentennial (America250PA) which is to inspire future leaders and celebrate all Pennsylvanian’s contributions to the nation over the last 250 years. 

HEADLINE: Frost Advisory issued September 8 at 12:52PM EDT until September 9 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Temperatures in the mid and upper 30s will result in frost
formation.

* WHERE…Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties.

* WHEN…From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left
unprotected.

INSTRUCTIONS: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY

The 2025 North Central Region District VIII PA 4-H Horse show was held September 5th & 6th at the Grange Fairgrounds in Centre Hall, PA.

Lucille Rutkowski-Hood showing her AQHA mare, “Huntin For Paradise” qualified for the the PA State 4-H Horse Show held October 23-26 in Harrisburg by winning the championship in Western Pleasure Horses(8-13) and Western Horsemanship(8-13). Lucille also placed 5th place in Western Grooming and Showmanship and 4th place Miniature Horse Driving(8-13) with her AMHR mare, “Star Lakes My Oh My”.

Harriet Rutkowski-Hood showing her AQHA mare, “My American Princess” and her AMHR gelding, “Stone Ridge Dust Me With Diamonds” qualified by winning the championship in Western Grooming and Showmanship(8-11), 2nd in Western Pleasure Ponies and 3rd in Western Horsemanship(8-13), the championships in Miniature Horse Trail (8-11), Miniature Horse Driving(8-13) and 2nd in Miniature Horse Jumping(8-13). 

Lucille and Harriet are daughters of Michelle Rutkowski and Hank Hood. Granddaughters of Gary and Sissy Rutkowski and Kathy Rutkowski of Rimersburg. Grand nieces of Deborah Rutkowski of Genesee and members of Famous Wabbits 4-H Club.

Last week in review: Pennsylvania College of Technology’s fall sports teams went a combined 4-4-1, with the men’s soccer team winning both of its matches.

MEN’S SOCCER

Last week’s hometown highlights: In Tuesday’s win at Pitt-Greensburg, freshmen stepped up with Will Watson of Collegeville scoring the lone goal and goalkeeper Justin Crismale of Glen Gardner, New Jersey, making three stops and recording his second shutout. On Saturday, in a win at Keuka College, Silas Miller of Mechanicsburg scored unassisted in the 81^st minute, and Crismale recorded shutout No. 3 in the goal.

Schedule/Records

Overall: 3-1

3 Day Estate Sale! Huge Sale!

September 11 to 13 – Thursday and Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 4pm

811 South Ave, Bradford, PA 16701 (along Route 219, use caution).

Lawn tractor, 4-wheeler, bedroom furniture, living-room furniture, Kendall items, collectible oil items, power-tools, woodworking tools, hand-tools, Pyrex, Corning items, outdoor items, shelves, Rubbermaid cabinets, lawn cart, lawn trailer, lawn roller, vintage toys, tool boxes, kayak, kitchen table & chairs, Kitchen-aid mixer, dressers, shelves, holiday decor, glassware, TV, desk, bows, arrows, CDs, garden items, and so much more. Clean home and so many great items!  

All sales final and no returns. Park in a safe place and watch traffic. Do not block driveways. We look forward to seeing everyone for another great sale. 

At our August 18, 2025, meeting at A&W West End Grill, we were treated to a very entertaining biography of District Governor Dawn Linn, which was spiced up by another Rotarian.

Dawn Linn is a retired CEO, Professional Philanthropist and Accidental Daredevil (Mostly on Purpose). She was CEO of YWCA North central PA from 2017 to January 2025. Before that, she spent 15 years at Peoples State Bank and Wachovia Wealth Management, then 14 years as the VP of Planned Philanthropy at the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania. She has been known to rappel down tall buildings, zip line through forests and navigate white-water rapids. She also likes to garden, read and create silk flower arrangements. She’s been married to her husband, Thomas, for 39 years and is the mother of 3 adopted grown children.

Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will once again host his annual Senior Citizens Expo in Kane to provide area seniors and their family members and caregivers convenient access to a wide range of information in one convenient location.

The expo will be held on Friday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kane Community Center, 46 N. Fraley St., Kane.

There are so many programs and services available to support our senior citizens, but it still can be difficult for people to find the help they need,” Causer said. “I hope area seniors will take advantage of the opportunity to gather a lot of helpful information in one place.”

Due to the expo, Causer’s offices in Kane and Bradford will be closed all day on Friday, Sept. 12. People in need of urgent assistance that day should contact the Coudersport office at 814-274-9769 or the Harrisburg office at 717-787-5075.

The event is free to attend, and lunch will be provided. State, county and local exhibitors will be on hand to distribute information and answer questions about a variety of issues. Health screenings will also be offered, and door prize drawings will be held.

Causer noted he will also hold another expo on Friday, Oct. 10, at the Roulette Fire Hall.

For more information about the expo, contact Causer’s Kane office at 814- 837-0880. Information is also available at RepCauser.com or on Facebook at Facebook.com/RepCauser.

* WHAT…Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE…Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, McKean, Potter, and Somerset Counties.

* WHEN…Early Monday morning. *

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Those with agricultural interests should protect sensitive vegetation. Near-ground freezing temperatures could kill uncovered sensitive outdoor vegetation.

Two Pitt-Bradford professors were among a select group of scholars chosen for a U.S. State Department Fulbright-Hays program in West Africa this summer, an experience that is already reshaping how they teach their students this fall.

Dr. Drew Flanagan, assistant professor of history, and Dr. Obinna Ezeihuoma, assistant professor of criminal justice, traveled with a dozen other University of Pittsburgh scholars to Senegal and the Gambia. Senegal is the westernmost country in Africa, and it nearly surrounds the Gambia, a skinny country consisting of land along either side of the Gambia River.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of September 8. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in McKean County for the coming week is as follows:

Crack Seal & Hot Pour Mastic

• Route 6 between Lincoln Street in Kane Borough and Route 219 in Hamlin Township. Monday, September 8, through Friday, September 12. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.

Crack sealing and hot pour mastic operations prevent water intrusion from seeping through cracks or joints in an asphalt road, which can lead to potholes and pavement breakup. They are proactive preventive maintenance strategies to prevent water from entering the roadways and accelerating the formation of potholes and other failures.

Pipe Replacing & Cleaning

• Route 6 between Bloomster Hollow Road in Hamlin Township and Jarett Lane in Smethport Borough. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.

Pipe replacement and cleaning are essential in maintaining water flow around state roadways. Controlling water flow is one of the most important aspects of maintaining pavements. Uncontrolled water flow will damage both the pavement surface and the area under the pavement, which causes deterioration across the length of the pipe.

Side Dozing

• Route 46 between Route 646 in Foster Township and the Route 219 interchange in the City of Bradford. Wednesday, September 10, and Thursday, September 11. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
• Route 321 between Sugar Bay Fishing Road and Route 346 in Corydon Township. Monday, September 8, and Tuesday, September 9. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
• Route 646 between Route 46 and Route 346 in Foster Township. Friday, September 12. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.

Side dozing removes excess material from beneath guide rail areas, which improves drainage and allows water to sheet flow off the roadway. Side dozing is a crucial highway maintenance operation because when drainage systems do not function properly, water collects on the road, weakens pavement, accelerates the formation of potholes, and creates the potential for icing conditions in the winter months.

Vegetation Management

·         Route 146 between Route 6 in Hamlin Township and Route 46 in Norwich Township. Friday, September 12. This work takes place off the roadway and has little, if any, traffic impact.

·         Route 346 between Red Rock Road in Foster Township and Route 246 in Otto Township. Monday, September 8. This work takes place off the roadway and has little, if any, traffic impact.

·         Route 446 at the intersection of Route 155 in Eldred Township. Tuesday, September 9. This work takes place off the roadway and has little, if any, traffic impact.

Route 770 between Route 646 in Keating Township and Foster Hollow Road in Bradford Township. Wednesday, September 10. This work takes place off the roadway and has little, if any, traffic impact.

Mowing, herbicide spraying, and selected tree thinning help maintain a safe roadway free of obstructing vegetation, improving visibility to spot signage, traffic control devices, and other motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and animals approaching the road. Additionally, a well-maintained roadside can improve drainage and prolong the life of the roadway.

This schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, emergencies, or other unforeseen interruptions.

Customers can report road concerns by calling 1-800-FIX-ROAD. If calling after hours, please leave a name and phone number.