NEWS

On March 9th Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to 8th St. for unknown medical

Congratulations to Milla Senna, who is the Student of the Week!

Milla is a senior at Port Allegany High School and in her third year in the Early Childhood Education program at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center. Upon graduation, Milla plans to attend college at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and pursue a career in nursing, with hopes of becoming a pediatrician, where she hopes to continue helping and caring for children.

Milla is currently working toward earning her Child Development Associate (CDA), a national credential sponsored by the Council for Professional Recognition. She plans to take the CDA exam within the next few months. To complete her required hours, Milla works and is getting clinical experience at Port Allegany Elementary, where she enjoys helping children learn and grow. She finds it very rewarding to help children learn, grow, and feel supported in the classroom. Throughout her time at the Career and Technical Center, Milla has been actively involved in cheerleading for 4 years and softball for 1 year.

We look forward to her efforts paying off as she strives to attain her Child Development Associate credential in the near future. Milla has shown great improvement in the program. She is great at communicating, following directions, and working independently.

Congratulations, Milla!!

Wellsboro, Pa., March 9, 2026 – UPMC is expanding access to women’s health services in the community with the addition of family medicine obstetrician Sarah Cokenakes, M.D., to the UPMC Magee-Womens team in Wellsboro.

Dr. Cokenakes completed her medical degree at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, residency at Thomas Jefferson University, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Philadelphia, and rural obstetrics fellowship training with Multicare Health System, Tacoma, Wash. She is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Cokenakes comes to UPMC from Cooper University Health Care, Marlton, N.J.

Steve J. Ford: Father, Grandfather, and Brother

Steve J. Ford, 62, formerly of Allegany, New York, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Cuba Memorial Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit after a lengthy illness.

Born on September 30, 1963, in Patuxent, Maryland, he was the son of Raymond R. and LeAnne (Montuori) Ford, Jr.

Steve was employed as a self-employed contractor and painter for many years.

He was a member of the Allegany Fire Department, where he was their Junior Fire Fighters Youth Leader and Believers Chapel.

On March 9 Norwich Fire Department was dispatched to 8793 Rt. 46 for a brush fire. Update Fire has been extinguished

Firefighter Rod Johnson was recognized for 50 years of service to the community at the Star Hose Company No. 1 annual banquet in Port Allegany over the weekend. Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) presented him with a congratulatory citation from the PA House of Representatives in honor of his service and dedication.

The Coudersport Rotary Club held its meeting on March 2, 2026, at A&W West End Grill, where members welcomed Coudersport Jr./Sr. High School students Aliyah DiPilato, Sophia Taylor, and Joanna Chen to participate in the annual Rotary Four-Way Test Speech Contest.

Rotarian Pat Northeimer explained the rules of the contest, noting that there would be no interruptions during the speeches and that both applause and the contestants’ names would be withheld until all speeches had been presented.

Last week in review: In its season of several firsts, the women’s basketball team saw three players named to United East All-Conference teams, while Friday’s 15-goal win over Shenandoah University improved the men’s lacrosse record to 5-1, matching the start of the 2023 squad.

On the horizon: Three wrestlers, Carter Davis, of York, at 165 pounds; Kaden Ware, of Brooklyn, Connecticut, at 151; and Nick Woodruff, of Wyalusing, at 197, will represent the college in the NCAA Division III Championships on Friday and Saturday at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, while the baseball and softball teams, after several early-season postponements, hope to find better weather during spring break games this week in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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On March 8th Bradford City Fire Department was dispatched near 105 High St. for an outside fire

On March 8th Mt. Jewett Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Rt.219 and Guffey Rd. In Kane for a one vehicle crash vehicle into a ditch

Mia Anderson of the Green Free Library is presenting a Deane Little Beans program next Saturday, March 14 from noon to 1 p.m. in the lobby at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. 

Every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Anderson hosts the library’s Storytime with Miss Mia for 1- to 5-year-olds. There is a waiting list. 

The free March 14 Deane Little Beans event for children ages 3 to 12 is offering an interactive literacy-focused experience that encourages a love of reading and learning. Free snacks will be provided.

RIDGWAY, PA: The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission (North Central) is inviting residents, businesses, and community leaders to participate in a short public survey to help shape the region’s 2026–2030 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).

The CEDS serves as the region’s economic roadmap, guiding priorities for workforce development, infrastructure investment, business growth, housing, innovation, and regional collaboration across Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter Counties. The strategy also ensures the region remains eligible for federal funding assistance through the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA).

BRADFORD, PA / OLEAN, NY – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, are proud to announce the winners of the 2026 March Star Awards. This month’s BRMC and OGH recipients wereErica Williams and Kristina Deibler, respectively.

Erica Williams, a client and network technician in the information technology department, joined the organization in 2024.

Hunters and members of waterfowl organizations have several options to ask questions and voice opinions on the 2026-27 proposed migratory game bird seasons.

Questions or comments can be submitted by email to waterfowlcomments@pa.gov, or by mail to Pennsylvania Game Commission, Bureau of Wildlife Management, 2001 Elmerton Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797.