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The Potter-Tioga Maple weekend is celebrating their 21st year of hosting the art of maple syrup creation. There are 17 participating farms and educational experiences throughout the two counties on March 15 and 16 from 10 AM - 4 PM. Photo by Andy Lychalk, Jr.
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The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation’s Community Fund grant application process is open, with grant applications due April 15.
The Community Fund makes possible two rounds of annual funding, one in May and one in November, for unrestricted grants intended to support nonprofit projects and initiatives that respond to the changing needs of the community.
Applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations or a government entity or school district.
In 2024, more than $143,000 in scholarships were awarded to 63 local students across the five counties we serve: Bradford, Potter, Sullivan, and Tioga County in Pennsylvania, as well as Tioga County in New York. CFTT currently administers over 90 scholarship funds—and we’re growing.
Scholarships are available to high school seniors with plans to continue their post-secondary education by attending a four-year college or university, community college, or two-year trade or technical school. Because scholarship funds are established by individuals, families or organizations, each has specific criteria and requirements reflective of the donor’s standards and interests.
Scholarships play a vital role in supporting graduating seniors by providing them with the financial resources needed to pursue higher education and achieve their career goals. For many students, the cost of tuition, books, and living expenses can be a significant barrier, limiting their ability to attend college or vocational training programs. Scholarships help bridge this gap, making education more accessible and reducing the burden of student debt.
Beyond financial aid, scholarships also recognize and reward students for their hard work, dedication, and achievements, inspiring them to continue striving for excellence. By investing in the education of young people, scholarships strengthen the community, fostering a future workforce that is skilled, empowered, and equipped to give back.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Natural Dior LLC (USA) – February 25, 2025 – Natural Dior LLC, is voluntarily recalling the affected lots of Vitafer-L Gold Liquid, a dietary supplement with iron and vitamins, to the consumer level. The product has been found to contain undeclared tadalafil, an ingredient in FDA approved products for treatment of male erectile dysfunction in the family of drugs known as phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) inhibitors. Products containing tadalafil cannot be marketed as dietary supplements. Vitafer-L Gold Liquid is an unapproved new drugs for which safety and efficacy have not been established and, therefore, subject to recall.
Risk Statement: Consumption of products with undeclared tadalafil may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs (such as nitroglycerin) and may cause a significant drop in blood pressure that may be life threatening. People with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease often take nitrates. Among the adult male population, who are most likely to use this product, adult males who use nitrates for cardiac conditions are most at risk. To date, Natural Dior LLC has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford students will be on spring break March 1 through 9.
The university will close administrative offices on March 7 for a spring holiday.
Offices will reopen and classes will resume March 10.
Hanley Library will be closed March 1, 2, 7 and 8. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 3-7 and 6-10 p.m. March 9. Regular hours resume March 10 when the library reopens.
The Marilyn Horne Museum will be closed March 3 and 4. Regular hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
The Café in Marilyn Horne Hall will be open for regular hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
The Farmers Market will be the first Saturday of each month until May, held in the Riley Gallery, next to the Crittenden, on Saturdays from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm (NEW HOURS). The next market will be this Saturday, March 1st. Here is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
[NOTICES:
* STARTING JANUARY 4TH, NEW WINTER MARKET HOURS ARE 11AM TO 2PM.
* Beginning in January the winter Farmers Market will be the first Saturday of each month until May. The Saturday dates are January 4, February 1, March 1, and April 5. In May, the market will again be on the square
* 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]
WOOLEYLOT FARMS will be at the market with French fingerlings potatoes, white potatoes, and garlic. Cash is preferred but checks are acceptable.
MILL CREEK MARKET will be attending this week with a variety of sustainably grown mushrooms and hydroponic greens. ~nurturing people and the planet~ We offer fresh and dried selections as well as ‘At Home Mushroom Grow Kits’, mycology supplies, and free education. Accepting cash, check, and Venmo for in-person sales. Our farm is registered with the Department of Agriculture and the facility is inspected by the Bureau of Food Safety. Proud members of the PA Wilds Cooperative. For more information on our farm, products, and mission visit our online shops and social media. Find us at: www.papreferred.com. https://www.instagram.com/millcreekmarketpa. millcreekmarketpa.etsy.com
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Saturday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that include soap bars, shampoo bars, lotions, lotion bars, bath bombs. We accept cash or card payments. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.
CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at tge market this Saturday with requested breads, sweets, jams and jellies. Please contact me any time for requests. netrabaker2@gmail.com Cell 814-598-0649 or text. Winter market times are 11 to 2. Hope to see you there.
JULIE BENNETT is planning to be there. I will have a variety of things. There will be crochet stuffies, dish cloths and scrubbies. We will have earrings. We also have some hand sewn items. If you are looking ahead to Easter and need something special for a basket, just ask. I will do special orders if I am able. We accept cash. Thank you!
President Jim Pennington, Jr., is proud to announce the key highlights of its 9th Annual, Statewide, Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap. “We thank all the predator hunters that entered this event and helped reduce an excess population of predators. Predator hunting is hard and it takes a special hunter to be successful,” said Jim. Predator hunter Josh Bizzak chimes in, “I thank all the private landowners that allowed predator hunting on their properties. It is greatly appreciated.”
Fifty-eight hunters harvested 25 coyotes and 21 foxes over the three weekends in five counties. Josh Bizzak was the fox wizard and harvested nine foxes total. Team “Big Dog” and the Dellaquilla Father/Son Team each harvested six coyotes.
The largest foxes at 12.4# were harvested by John Dellaquilla and Josh Bizzak. The largest female foxes at 10.0# were harvested by Zach Geyer and Paul Costanzo.
The largest coyote overall at 39.4# and the largest coyote for the first weekend was harvested by Team “Big Dog”. Bryan Uhl harvested a 35.0# coyote to win the second weekend. Heath Goodyear harvested the largest coyote the third weekend also at 35.0#. The largest female coyote weighed 36.2# and was harvested the first weekend by Jim Miller.
Additional information at the Facebook Page, Rolfe Beagle Club.
Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) issued the following statement regarding a meeting with UPMC officials about their plans to eliminate labor and delivery services at UPMC Cole. The meeting involved state officials; county commissioners from Potter, Cameron and McKean counties; and representatives of federal lawmakers, along with several UPMC officials.
“Despite the strong case we laid out for keeping labor and delivery services in here in Coudersport, and the deep concerns we shared about the risks to expectant mothers and their babies, UPMC will not reverse course on its decision.
“Their actions cause a significant maternity care desert with no labor and delivery services in multiple counties in our region. UPMC insists the reason for the decision is their inability to recruit an OB/Gyn physician to Coudersport, along with a shortage of labor and delivery Registered Nurses. UPMC is adamant this is not a financial decision; however, I question that premise because I have heard from area nurses that UPMC Cole pays some of the lowest rates in our region. We have so many exceptionally skilled and talented health care professionals in our region who should be compensated appropriately for their life-saving skills.
“I specifically raised concerns about the risk this action poses for our expectant mothers and babies with long travel times to another facility, transportation accessibility challenges and the burden placed on our already fragile EMS system. In response, we were told UPMC was committed to providing 24/7 ambulance transportation for inter facility transport of patients; personalized coordination of transportation services; and overnight accommodations for expectant mothers and family members, including fuel subsidies.
“Legislators have focused a great deal of resources on rural health care over the last several years but what has become clear to me is our supposedly not-for-profit huge health care companies are failing to live up to their commitment to providing affordable, accessible care in rural communities like ours. We deserve better and I will continue to fight for rural health care.”
On February 18th at approximately 8:45 p.m. a Search Warrant was conducted at 905 W. Henley St. by members of the Olean Police Department. This Search warrant was obtained by the Street Crimes Unit. Investigators located a safe in the residence and after gaining entry they found three handguns, approximately 15 ounces of Cocaine, approximately 1 ounce of Fentanyl, cash and some other drug related items. The resident, Janine Heitzinger was not present at the time of this Warrant. Charges are pending and this investigation is ongoing. The Street Crimes Unit was assisted by the Southern Tier regional drug task force.
This course is designed to help you harness the potential of Microsoft Teams, making remote collaboration smoother and more effective than ever. You will be able to streamline communication, boost productivity, and make the most of the tools at your disposal.
Learn all about the other virtual conferencing app and its benefits over using Zoom. Learn all the features you can use with Microsoft Teams including setting up Teams, creating a Team fileshare and linking with OneDrive, scheduling and managing meetings, screen-sharing, file-sharing, and setting audio and video settings. using the Chat feature, using the phone call feature where you can make ad-hoc one-on-one or conference calls, reactions (raise hand, etc.), embedding meetings within your Outlook calendar, recording sessions, changing views, add-on apps, and more.
This class, taught by Ron Keeney, Professor in the Computer Science Department at Alfred State College of Technology, is scheduled for Friday, March 28, 2025, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s office at 5 Water Street, Coudersport. The cost is $65 per person. Register today! Visit www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877.
Are you driven? Driven in the sense that you’re on a mission and nothing can deter you from accomplishing said mission?
As I drove over the mountain the other day, I was amazed at the cloud formation that awaited me. It was stunning and beautiful all at the same time. Sadly, I was too much of a hurry to stop and take a picture. What’s wrong with me? Why do I have to be so driven? When did I start being that way or have I always been that way?
Some will be able to relate. I tend to make it a game to beat the GPS time. I don’t like to stop for the bathroom unless I need gas and to buy food. My idea of visiting sights is to slow up as I’m driving by and maybe a quick picture without stopping. I’m almost obsessed with overcoming the car in front of me. Do you need more examples? Is it me or is it a guy thing? Was I born this way or was it developed over time? The answer to those questions and more are elusive and yet I ask anyway. You see, I don’t like to be driven. I like taking the time to look and explore and sometimes I’m good at it. But not always.
The Apostle Paul said in Colossians 3:15 “let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts”. I try to practice this, but it doesn’t come naturally. When you’re driven, peace isn’t there until all that is before you is completed. But is that really peace or is it only satisfaction in the moment until some other project or mission is identified and a new goal is perceived? What is peace anyway?
Peace defined is “freedom from disturbance”. It’s related to calmness, restfulness and quiet. It sounds simple enough so why is it so elusive? Why must it be tied to the end of a task and not before? Why can’t it be part and parcel to the task so that you have peace during the execution of the task? Is it all about competition and winning? The answers allude me, but I’m not giving up. I want the peace that Paul talks about, so I press on to accomplish that which is before me, peace. Think about it.
A Wet Felting Workshop with Elaine Baney will be held on March 1 from 10-2pm. The price of the class is $40.00. All supplies included to Create a Vessel.
The Ladies’ Tea has returned. Join us Sunday, March 16 at 2:00 pm for a fun afternoon with tea tastings, scones, finger sandwiches, and sweets. Enjoy planting a succulent arrangement to take home. Bring your daughter, your mom, your sister, your aunt, niece or friend. Aged 10 and up. Registration required.
Oil and Acrylic Painter Gary Perkins will be hosting a ‘Painting Night’ on the first and third Thursday of the month starting at 6:30pm. Bring your in-process paintings and supplies to enjoy an evening of creativity with other painters from the area. Price is $10,00.
An Adult Watercolor Class, taught by painter, Laurie Angood, will be held on Friday, March 28, from 6:00-8:00pm. Price of the class is $35.00 and includes supplies, materials and a gift bag of painting materials.
Cathy Snyder will be offering a Mushroomer Basket Workshop on March 8 from 9am to 1:30pm. The price of the class is $50.00 or $55.00 depending on the choice of strap. Students are encouraged to bring water and a snack.
Join us on March 29, from 1-3 for a presentation by authors, Bill Robertson and James Baumgratz. Enjoy an afternoon discussion about their most recent publications. The authors will sign copies of their books, for sale at the Artisan Co-op, after the presentation.
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 winter hours are Monday through Friday 12 to 4:00 pm and Saturday 9-5pm.
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.
Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) is inviting area sportsmen and sportswomen to his upcoming Game Commission Night featuring a discussion of the state’s white-tailed deer population and habitat.
The event will be held on Tuesday, March 11, from 6-8 p.m. at Peppers Auction Barn, located east of Canton at 13580 State Route 414. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
The presentation will be led by Pennsylvania Game Commission Whitetail Deer Biologist Maureen Staats, along with forester Chad Barclay, who will talk about how people can make their property good for deer.
A question-and-answer session will be held at the end of the presentation.
K-Leigh Oshia Hill-Nelson, 28, of Port Allegany, passed away Sunday (February 23, 2025).
She was born December 17, 1996 in Coudersport, the daughter of Robert and the late Angel (Nelson) Hill.
K-Leigh was a graduate of Port Allegany High School Class of 2015 and worked as a CNA at Lakeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Ctr., Smethport.
She loved spending time with her son and family. She was extremely loved by her family, friends and her co-workers and residents at Lakeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center and Sweden Valley Manor. She was a kind and caring soul that will deeply be missed.
She is survived by:
her son: Levy Theodore Hill at home
her father: Robert Hill of Port Allegany
one brother: Michael S. (Kayleen) Hill of Port Allegany
three sisters: Keiya M. (Gavin) Rupert of Port Allegany, Brittany N. (Damian) Andreano of Elkland, PA, and Mickalie A. Hill-Nelson of Port Allegany
along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, Aunts and Uncles.
K-Leigh was preceded in death by her mother, Angel Hill, and her maternal grandmother, Gloria A. Lamont.
A celebration of K-Leigh’s life will be held on April 12, 2025 at 3PM in the Port Allegany VFW/Veteran’s Memorial Home, Route 155, Port Allegany, PA.
Memorials may be made to Laurel Mountain Federal Credit Union, 22 Church St., Port Allegany, PA 16743, or to Michael Hill Nelson, to help her family and son in expenses and for a trust for Levy, or the Bradford YWCA for domestic violence. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.
State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will hold his satellite office hours on Thursday, March 6, 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.
People who cannot make the satellite sessions may contact Causer’s offices in Bradford at 78 Main St., first floor, telephone 814-362-4400; or Coudersport, 107 S. Main St., Room 1, telephone 814-274-9769; or Kane, 54 Fraley St., Suite 2, telephone 814-837-0880. Information is also available at www.RepCauser.com or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/RepCauser.
Johnsonburg, Pa.: John and Isaac Dellaquilla, a predator hunting family, harvested predators for all three weekends of Rolfe Beagle Club’s Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap. They finished up the Hunt or Trap with a total of six coyotes and two foxes at the weigh station.
On Friday, John harvested a 32.4# male coyote at 8:30 pm on private lands in Elk County. John hunts with .243 rifle and a thermal scope. John primarily scans for predators but, if he does any calling it is usually minimal.
Isaac, John’s son, showed his prowess as a predator hunter by harvesting a 30.6# male coyote at 4:00 am on Saturday. He followed up the success Sunday morning at 3:30 am with a 25.4# female coyote. In addition, Isaac also harvested a male red fox weighing 12.2#. Isaac also shoots a .243 with a thermal scope. All of the harvests were on private lands in Elk County.
Additional information at the Facebook Page, Rolfe Beagle Club.
We at the PCSA experienced a remarkable turnout on Saturday, February 22nd, for the Vintage Oval Races. The weather conditions were ideal. We were pleased to have a sizable audience watching from the fence. The group of individuals dedicated to preserving this sport are truly exceptional people on and off the race track.
We at the PCSA would like to thank everyone that help us pull off another great event.
Coming off the first back-to-back 30-win seasons in program history and being the defending United East Conference champion, the standard is high for the Pennsylvania College of Technology softball team.
“We look to have another successful year in the United East. Winning championships will always prove to be very difficult, but it will continually be our end goal. I expect to remain very competitive throughout conference play and be working toward returning to the NCAA tournament,” coach Angela Stackhouse said.
The Wildcats open their season opener at 1 p.m. on Saturday at first-time opponent Messiah University.
Penn College returns several veteran players who helped last year’s squad go 30-12 overall and 20-6 in all United East games (15-5 in the UE regular season), including junior catcher Lexi Snyder of Hegins, sophomore outfielder Grace Lorson of Jersey Shore, senior outfielder Madison Herriman of Danville and senior pitcher Mackenzie Weaver of Montoursville.
To become a certified pesticide applicator in Pennsylvania, passing a written exam is required. This exam will be offered at the Penn State Extension office, 1 North Main Street, Gunzburger Building, Coudersport on Tuesday, March 4th from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Anyone interested in either a private applicator license or a commercial/public applicator license should:
On the day of the exam, make sure you bring the following:
Government issued photo identification, i.e., driver’s license or two other forms of identification, such as a government issued document with signature (social security card, green card) or a document with name and address (utility bill, tax statement, personal check).
#2 pencil and paper
Private applicator packet – (private applicators have open book exams. Exam proctors have the right to review and reject all materials brought into the exam.)
A simple calculator for math questions – phones are not allowed in the exam room
Payment (there is only a fee for commercial and public applicator exams)
Business license numbers if business is currently licensed
For more information, please contact the Penn State Extension office at 814-274-8540 x 102.
The annual Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinics hosted by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will continue during the week of March 3 with the following events:
Bradford Senior Center, 60 Campus Drive, Bradford: Monday, March 3, 9-11 a.m.
Oswayo Valley Senior Center, 128 Lyons St., Shinglehouse: Tuesday, March 4, 9-11 a.m.
Austin Borough Office, 21 Turner St., Austin: Wednesday, March 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Coudersport Senior Center, 165 Route 6 West, Coudersport: Thursday, March 6, 10 a.m. to noon.
The service is free, and no appointment is required.
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program benefits eligible residents 65 years and older; widows and widowers 50 years and older; and people with disabilities 18 years and older. This year’s income limit is $46,520 for both homeowners and renters; be sure to exclude 50% of Social Security or railroad retirement income. The maximum rebate is $1,000.
To file for the rebate, residents must have the following documentation to allow claims to be processed:
Renters will need a 2024 PA Rent Certificate, completed by their landlord, or statement from HUD office; 2024 proof of income, such as Social Security/Disability Form 1099, employment W-2, Pension/Retirement Form 1099 and Interest/Dividends Form 1099; and a driver’s license or photo identification. Some may also need to bring a death certificate.
Homeowners will need proof of 2024 paid property taxes to their county, municipality and school district; 2024 proof of income, such as Social Security/Disability Form 1099, employment W-2, Pension/Retirement Form 1099 and Interest/Dividends Form 1099; and a driver’s license or photo identification. Some may also need to bring a death certificate, life lease or deed.
Applicants who wish to receive their rebates through direct deposit should bring a check for account information. If not, paper checks will be mailed. Disbursements should begin after July 1.
Assistance is also available at Causer’s offices in Bradford (78 Main St., 814-362-4400), Coudersport (279 Route 6 West, Office 2, 814-274-9769) or Kane (54 Fraley St., 814-837-0880). Residents may also apply online at mypath.pa.gov.
The Pennsylvania College of Technology wrestling team takes six ranked matmen into this weekend’s NCAA Division III Region 2 Championship at Lycoming College. Matches begin at 10 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
“I am pleased with how our regular season went. We battled some injury and sickness, as does any other team, but have come through on the other side and are set for a great run at regionals,” first-year coach Dalton Rohrbaugh said.
“The big highlight of our season was our first Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference title, which was won in dominating fashion with eight out of the 10 champions being from Penn College,” Rohrbaugh said of his squad’s 4-0 AMCC and 7-2 overall dual match season.
Alyssa Young is the Student of the Week for the week of February 24th, 2025. She is participating in the afternoon session of the Early Childhood Education program at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center. Alyssa is a senior enrolled at Smethport Area High School. Upon graduation, Alyssa plans to attend Wilson College for a degree in Early Childhood Education.
Alyssa is currently working to gain her CDA, a national credentialing program sponsored by the Council for Professional Recognition. She plans on taking the CDA (Child Development Associate) in the next few months. She is volunteering in a clinical setting in the Port Allegany pre-K classroom to gain her required hours for her CDA. Alyssa enjoys working with the children, watching them grow academically, as well as watching them grow friendships with one another. She has been involved with the student committee at the Career and Technical Center as president in her first year. She was inducted into the National Technical Honors Society in the 2023-2024 school year.
We look forward to her efforts paying off as she strives to attain her Child Development Associate credential in the near future. Alyssa was chosen because her instructor, Kim Mooney, does not ever remember a time when she did not complete her work, failed to inform her about changes in the schedule, and did not organize and take care of items in the classroom. She is pleasant and has always been very personable and thoughtful of others. She extends herself and knowledge by taking dual enrollment classes and by being a SkillsUSA competitor.
