TARAHTEEFF NAMED DIRECTOR OF MARILYN HORNE MUSEUM
BRADFORD, Pa. — The Marilyn Horne Museum & Exhibit Center at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford announces the appointment of Taylor Tarahteeff as its new director, effective Monday. Tarahteeff succeeds Matthew Hileman in leading the museum’s mission to preserve, celebrate, and share the legacy of internationally acclaimed opera singer Marilyn Horne.
Tarahteeff brings a unique blend of artistic design, community engagement, and passion to the role. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary arts, with concentrations in graphic design and creative writing, from Pitt‑Bradford in 2020.
Boil Water Order For Village Of Fredonia Water Customers Including Those In Town Of Pomfret
All Fredonia water customers including those in Town of Pomfret must boil their water used for drinking cooking, making ice, brushing teeth or making coffee until further notice. The Village had two failing bacteria samples in the distribution system. The laboratory results initially reported that one of the locations tested positive for E.coli.
However, a laboratory reporting error was discovered and the laboratory later confirmed that two (2) locations contained total coliformbut neither location contained E.coli bacteria. There are no indications that E.coli is present in the Fredonia watersystem. The presence of total coliform bacteria in two different points of the distribution system is cause forconcern and a boil water order remains in effect.
Boiling the water kills bacteria and other microbes that may be present. For more information contact the Village at 716-679-2307, the County at 716-753-4481 or go to the County Website: https://chqgov.com/news
Christopher Michael PIAQUADIO, 72, of Galeton, PA, formerly of Fort Walton Beach, FL
Christopher Michael PIAQUADIO, 72, of Galeton, PA, formerly of Fort Walton Beach, FL, died Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in UPMC Williamsport. Born December 26, 1952, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Michael D. and Donna J. Vergason Piaquadio.
On July 21, 1989, in Coudersport, he married Michelle J. “Mickie” Mahon, who survives. A 1972 graduate of Galeton High School, he was employed as a heavy equipment operator. Chris was a member of the Galeton Moose and a social member of the VFW. He loved riding his Harley-Davidson.
PennDOT Potter County Maintenance Work Schedule for the Week of September 22
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Potter County the week of September 22. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in Potter County for the coming week is as follows:
Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning
- Route 449 at a bridge spanning Ninemile Run in Ulysses Township. Monday, September 22, through Friday, September 26. This work takes place off the roadway and has minimal, if any, traffic impact.
- Route 4019 (Horse Run Road) at a bridge spanning Horse Run approximately one mile north of Shinglehouse in Sharon Township. Monday, September 22, through Friday, September 26. This work takes place off the roadway and has minimal, if any, traffic impact.
Pennsylvania has some of the oldest bridges in the country, with an age of more than 50 years on average. Preventive maintenance is vital in extending the life of the structures. As such, PennDOT maintenance crews perform some bridge deck patching and structural repairs.
Break The Chains Car Show September 20th In Kane
BTC presents its 5th Annual “Cruisin’ To Recovery Carshow” in Kane Pa and the KaneFamilyDriveI. . Registration is from 9am-1pm Judging will be at 3pm.
categories that will be awarded are as follows:
*Car: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
*Truck: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
*Motorcycle: 1st 2nd and 3rd place
*Best in show
*Kid’s choice
*Peoples Choice
Join us for a fun day of food,and Raffle
For more information and Registration, please visit our website at www.breakthechainscoalition.com
*You can also contact us at
breakthechainsfestival@gmail.com
or Call Mandy Miles-Rudolph 814 204 2276
Phone Lines Down In Shinglehouse
FRONTIER PHONE LINES ARE OUT IN THE SHINGLEHOUSE AREA!!! IF YOU NEED THE HOWARD FUNERAL HOME/POTTER COUNTY CORONER’S OFFICE, KEVIN DUSENBURY IN ANY CAPACITY, PLEASE CALL THEIR CELLPHONES 716-378-1542 OR 716-378-5090 ALSO CONTACT FRONTIER TO REPORT YOUR OUTAGE (ONLY BY CELL OF COURSE SINCE YOUR PHONES ARE NOT WORKING)
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 19th. 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]
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. We accept cash or card payments. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.
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!
AMISH FARMS will have a nice assortment of beautiful mums for your fall decorating.
Joseph M. Rigard, 89, of 142 Rambler Road, St. Marys,PA
Joseph M. Rigard, 89, of 142 Rambler Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Penn Highlands Elk. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Eden C. Bennett, 44, of Olean, NY
Eden C. Bennett
Eden C. Bennett, 44, of Olean, passed away with her loving family and friends by her side on Monday, September 15, 2025, in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.
Funeral arrangements, under the direction of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Londa L. Wilson, 61, of Olean, NY, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA
Londa L. Wilson “celebration of life slated”
Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life for Londa L. Wilson, 61, of Olean, NY, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA, at 1pm, on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Assembly Park, South Oswayo Street, Shinglehouse. The Rev. Russell J. Horning, of Shinglehouse, PA, will officiate.
For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
Londa’s family has entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.
Kevin James BAER, 53, of Port Allegany, PA
Kevin James BAER, 53, of Port Allegany, PA, a proud veteran of the United States Army National Guard, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025. A gathering to celebrate Kevin’s life will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the Veterans Memorial Home, 4743 Rte. 155, Port Allegany, PA 16743. All are welcome to attend and help celebrate the wonderful life Kevin lived. Memorials may be made to the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Switzer Chapel, Port Allegany, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Daniel J. O’Brien, 89
Daniel J. O’Brien, 89, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
BPRR Closing Rail Crossing on Bingham Road September 23
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad (BPRR) will close Route 4003 (Bingham Road) in Lafayette Township on Tuesday, September 23, to replace a railroad crossing. Replacing the crossing will improve rail infrastructure, ride quality, and enhance safety for motorists.
While the road is closed, traffic will follow a detour using Routes 646, 770, 219, and 59 around the closure. This is the same detour drivers followed in late August while PennDOT McKean County Maintenance crews replaced drainage pipes in the area.
Owlett, Pickett Comment on PUC Approval of Verizon’s Acquisition of Frontier Communications
Reps. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) and Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) responded today to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC) approval of a joint settlement for Verizon Communications to acquire Frontier Communications.
“Consumers in the Northern Tier deserve high-quality, reliable telephone and internet services, and we have been fighting together for that over the last several years,” Owlett said. “It won’t happen overnight, but I hope Verizon’s acquisition of Frontier will finally help us reach that goal.”
“Thanks in part to the feedback we provided at public input hearings earlier this year, the acquisition agreement includes requiring Verizon to fulfill the obligations of last year’s settlement with Frontier,” Pickett said. “That means Verizon must address system maintenance issues, boost staffing levels and improve customer service.”
The lawmakers emphasized: “We expect Verizon to deliver on its promises and will monitor the quality of services to our communities.”
PITT-BRADFORD FINANCIAL AID TO HOLD INFORMATION NIGHTS
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s Financial Aid staff will be offering free financial aid information sessions for college-bound students.
The financial aid high school night in-person presentations will begin over the next several weeks and conclude in early November 2025. The schedule is as follows:
6 p.m. Sept. 29 Kane Area High School
6 p.m. Oct. 8 Pioneer (N.Y.) Central High School
6:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Coudersport Area Jr.-Sr. High School hosting Austin and Cameron
County High Schools
6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 Bradford Area High School
5:30 p.m. Nov. 5 Oswayo Valley Area High School hosting Smethport, Port Allegany, and Otto-Eldred High Schools
The information covered will include tips for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. A counselor will also talk about the financial aid process and deadlines for both federal and state aid. Finally, the counselor will talk about different situations that can affect aid, such as income and whether a student is considered a dependent or independent student. There will be time for questions during or after the presentation.
The financial aid staff will offer a series of FAFSA completion events later this year.
These sessions will enable families to complete the FAFSA online with some assistance from the staff. For more information, contact Deborah Soyke, Assistant Director of Financial Aid, at (814)362-7550 or d.soyke@pitt.edu.
UPDATE ON INFANT’S DEATH: HOMICIDE AND RAPE CHARGES FILED
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer announces that the father of the infant found deceased in Bradford is now charged with Criminal Homicide in the child’s death. Tyler PRESCOTT is currently being held on $1 million bail for charges of Aggravated Assault after the child was found deceased in his care. City of Bradford Police have continued the investigation which included interviews, receipt of autopsy, and other forensic evidence review. PRESCOTT now faces the additional charges of: Criminal Homicide; Rape Of A Child; Rape Of A Child Resulting Serious Bodily Injury; Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse Of A Child; Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse Of Child Resulting Serious Bodily Injury; Aggravated Indecent Assault Of A Child; Indecent Assault; and Incest Of A Minor. Following the filing of the new charges, a bail hearing was required to be held and Magisterial District Judge removed the possibility of bail and set no bail as Criminal Homicide is a non-bailable offense in Pennsylvania. PRESCOTT remains incarcerated. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for October 7.
Port Allegany VMI Mortgage Burning Ceremony
The Port Allegany VMI (Veterans Memorial, Inc.) recently held a mortgage burning ceremony at their building located on Route 155 in Port Allegany. The current VMI building opened in December of 2008, sixteen months after the original building was destroyed by fire Guest speaker was former VMI president, Earl Stromberg. He is pictured here with current VMI president, Wayne Thomas, who has served as president since Stromberg retired in 2012. Stromberg thanked the American Legion Post 258 and their Auxiliary; the Veterans of Foreign Wars and their Auxiliary; the Sons of the Legion Post 258 and all the volunteers from the social membership for their hard work in making it a priority to pay the mortgage off early. The mortgage was taken out in early 2008 in the amount of $360,000 for 25 years and was paid off in June of 2025.
Linda Ann Valimont, 67, of Johnsonburg, PA
Linda Ann Valimont, 67, of Johnsonburg, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025, following a lengthy illness.
She was born on July 1, 1958, in Erie, PA, a daughter of the late Robert A. Nortum and late Beatrice M. Kemick.
Linda worked in health care, caring for the elderly. In her free time, Linda enjoyed sewing. She had a soft spot for animals and nature, especially birds and fish. Linda found great joy in feeding the chipmunks everyday. She always enjoyed celebrating birthdays with her family members and was known for being the family birthday planner. Overall, Linda loved helping people.
Linda is survived by her life partner of 30 years, Dave Allison of Johnsonburg. She is also survived by two brothers; Robert (Wonda) Nortum and Brad Nortum, three sisters; Karen (Michael) Smail, Kathy (Fred) Launer, and Patty (Dale) Cook, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Linda Ann Valimont are being held privately by the family.
Burial will be at Wilcox Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude Research Hospital or the ASPCA.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefamilyfuneralhomes.com.