Lions Club Serve Local Firefighters
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Coudersport Area Lions Club had the pleasure of serving dinner at the annual Coudersport Volunteer Firefighter’s Appreciation Dinner. Our community is blessed to have such a dedicated group of men & women who are willing to risk their lives to help us when there is a fire. It was an honor for the Lions Club to help serve these brave volunteers on this special evening.
The Coudersport Area Lions Club meets the first Monday of each month at 3:00 PM in the Ambulance Hall located at 122 E 2nd Street. The Lions Club is a volunteer organization that supports our local community through service projects. If you are interested in finding out more about the Lions, please feel free to join us at one of our meetings, or call 814-203-3664.
Christopher A. Safford, 49, of Port Allegany, PA
Christopher A. Safford, 49, of Port Allegany, passed away Thursday (May 15, 2025) at his home in Port Allegany.
He was born October 18, 1975 in Port Allegany, the son of Bernard “Spot” and Virginia “Ginny” Kaziska Safford.
Chris was a graduate of Port Allegany High School Class of 1993. He was employed at the Daily Bread Café in Port Allegany for several years.
Russell Vincent Combs, Sr., 73, of Wexford, formerly of Limestone, NY,
Russell Vincent Combs, Sr., 73, of Wexford, formerly of Limestone, NY, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at AHN Wexford Hospital in Wexford.
Born November 11, 1951, in Olean, NY, he was the son of the late Zola and Margaret (Lincoln) Combs.
Russ was a 1969 graduate of Limestone High School and later he attended Dayton Bible College and the University of Dayton.
On July 16,1988, in Allegany, NY he married Renee L. (Scacchi) Combs.
Russ was a committed husband and father and devoted follower of Jesus Christ. His faith motivated him toward excellence in everything that he did.
Harland L. “Red” Hart, 91, of Emporium, PA formerly of Delevan, New York
Harland L. “Red” Hart, 91, of Emporium, PA formerly of Delevan, New York passed away at his residence, Emporium, PA on Wednesday morning (May 14, 2025). He was born November 21, 1933 in Cumberland, Maryland a son of the late John and Patricia Duckworth Hart. He married the late Donna Freer in the Moore Hill Methodist Church.
Red served with the US Air Force, as a jet mechanic, for 4 years during the Korean War. After serving active duty he served 4 years in the reserves. He retired after over 40 years as a machinist. He was a member of the VFW and the Methodist Church.
Lousie A. TAYLOR, 64, of Galeton, PA
Lousie A. TAYLOR, 64, of Galeton, PA, died Thursday, May 15, 2025 in UPMC Williamsport.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Deborah L. Ryan, 76, of Coudersport, PA
Deborah L. Ryan, 76, of Coudersport, PA, was surrounded by love when she transitioned to eternal life on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at UPMC-Cole Memorial Hospital, after a heroic 6-year battle with Frontal Temporal Dementia.
Family and friends may call from 10am-12pm, Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Christ Episcopal Church, 601 N. Main St., Coudersport. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon. Memorial donations may be directed to the Patrick W. Ryan Creative Writing and English Scholarship Fund, Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers, 104 N. West Lockhart Street, Sayre, Pa 18840, the Coudersport Senior Center/ Meals on Wheels, 200 Chestnut Street, Coudersport, Pa 16915, and the Cole Foundation, 1001 E. 2nd Street, Coudersport, Pa 16915.
Arrangements under the direction of the Fickinger Funeral Home. To share a memory or condolence with her family visit www.thomasfickinger.com.
Duane R. “Ricky” Payne, 61, of Wellsville, NY
Duane R. “Ricky” Payne: Beloved Brother
Duane R. “Ricky” Payne, 61, of Wellsville, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 at F.F. Thompson Hospital, Canandaigua after a lengthy illness.
Born on February 6, 1964, he was a son of Duane R. Payne and Judy (Lindey) Doty.
Duane was a graduate of Cuba Central School. He was a machinist for Dresser Rand working first in the Wellsville Plant and then transferred to the Olean Plant, retiring after many years.
Nancy Marie DeStevens, 57, of Gaines, PA
Nancy Marie DeStevens, 57, of Gaines, PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Penn Highlands Hospital, DuBois, PA, surrounded by her family.
Born July 21, 1967 in Coudersport, PA, she was a daughter of the late Carmen “Peanuts” DeStevens and Frances (Pansero) DeStevens, who survives.
Nancy was employed by East Coast Splicing, Inc. in Wellsboro, PA as a secretary.
Maintenance Project This Weekend on Route 15 in Lycoming and Tioga Counties
Motorists traveling on Route 15 in Lycoming and Tioga counties are advised a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) contractor will be performing maintenance work this weekend.
On Saturday, May 17, 2025 and Sunday, May 18, 2025, the contractor, Chase Enterprises, will be applying herbicide along Route 15 in the following municipalities:
Lycoming County
- City of Williamsport
- Old Lycoming Township
- Lycoming Township
- Lewis Township
- Cogan House Township
- Jackson Township
Tioga County
- Liberty Township
- Bloss Township
- Hamilton Township
- Blossburg Township
- Covington Township
- Richmond Township
- Mansfield Borough
- Tioga Township
- Lawrence Township
Motorists should be alert for single lane conditions with flagging or shoulder closures where work is being performed. Work will be performed between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, weather permitting.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution.
Democrats Donate to Bolivar Food Pantry
Belmont, NY – The Allegany County Democrats collected bags and bags of non-perishable food, personal care items, and pet supplies when they met recently in Little Genesee. The goods were donated to the Bolivar Food Pantry. This service project is one of the ways the Democratic Committee lives its motto: “Serving our Community”.
The Bolivar Food Pantry is located at 8265 St. Rt 417 in Little Genesee, NY, and is open Mondays and Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Those needing assistance can call (585) 307-8743 for more information.
Robert A. “Rob” Stebbins, 60, of Eldred, PA.
Robert A. “Rob” Stebbins, 60, of Eldred, passed away Thursday (May 15, 2025) at Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY.
He was born September 15, 1964 in Olean, NY, the son of Franklin Stebbins, Jr. and Janet (Raszman) Stohr.
He attended Otto Eldred schools and was a 1982 graduate of Port Allegany High School.
Rob worked at several jobs over the years. He was employed at Zippo in Bradford for a period of time, Otto Eldred school district as a custodian, but ultimately worked as a meat processor for several local grocery stores. He worked for Costa’s Supermarket, Market Basket, and most recently, Shop-N-Save of Port Allegany.
He had been a track coach for Otto Eldred High School and was a member of the Port Allegany Moose Lodge #460
Penn College golfers focused on nationals
Each of the three times since 2021 that the Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s golf teams have competed in the NCAA Division III Championship, their scores have improved. Coach Rob Lytle is hopeful of more of the same next week when his Wildcats are on the national stage for the third year in a row.
In 2021, under then-coach Matt Haile, the Wildcats shot a two-day 667 total to finish 34th of 37 teams. Two years ago, under Lytle, Penn College players combined for a 630 to end 37th of 43 teams, and last season, again under Lytle, they recorded a 609 and were 29th in a 43-team field.
Penn College earned its trip to nationals as an automatic qualifier by winning the United East Conference Championship on April 26. By the time they get to the Rochester, New York, area for practice rounds on Sunday and Monday, they will have gone roughly three weeks without any collegiate competition. But that doesn’t mean they have been sitting idle.
Shapiro Administration To Offer Special Service Hours at PennDOT’s 15 REAL ID Centers on May 19
Nearly 60,000 have received a REAL ID during these events
Harrisburg, PA – To meet continued demand for REAL ID, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will open its 15 REAL ID Centers on Monday, May 19 from 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM to for REAL ID services. These 15 locations can process and issue REAL IDs over the counter. Now that the federal REAL ID Act is in effect, residents have continued showing strong interest, with over 7,000 people getting their REAL IDs during the last event.
With the Shapiro Administration committed to improving customer service and expanding access to REAL ID, these events provide another way to meet the needs of Pennsylvanians.
“We’re always looking to ensure we provide the best possible customer service to Pennsylvanians,” said PennDOT Deputy Secretary for Driver and Vehicle Services Kara Templeton. “Whether you’re traveling soon or just want the peace of mind of having your REAL ID, our dedicated staff is making it as easy as possible for people who want a REAL ID to get one.”
PennDOT’s 15 REAL ID locations will be open from 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM on May 19 for REAL ID services only. At these locations, customers will receive their REAL ID at the time of service. For the latest on PennDOT’s REAL ID Days events and the list of REAL ID locations that will be open on Monday, visit PennDOT’s website.
Potter County Farmers Market Friday, May 16th
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, May 16th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
* 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]
QUIET ACRES will be attending the market May 16th, weather permitting. We have a full line of Haldeman Mills products from my brother’s mill in Lancaster County. Two lb bags of: Buttermilk and Buckwheat Pancake mixes, Dark and Ivory Teff and Buckwheat flour -both gluten free, Soft Pretzel and Funnel Cake mixes, Shortcake/Cobbler mix, and last but not least Brinser’s and Stauffer’s Corn Meal. On the creative craft side we have aprons, adult and child sizes, with motifs in a wide range, including sports teams. Unique rope creations of trinket size upto and including handled basket sizes. Braided items are also made into trivets and bowls of varying sizes and shapes. Great unique items for end of year teacher’s gifts. We accept payments of cash.
MILL CREEK MARKET will be attending this week with a variety of sustainably grown mushrooms, hydroponic greens, and Grow Kits. Accepting cash, check, and Venmo. Our farm is registered with the Department of Agriculture, and our facility is inspected by the Bureau of Food Safety. For more information, find us online at: https://papreferred.com/Member/Index/1429
MIKE THOMPSON will be a vender at the market this week bringing Fresh Spinach,and Green Onions. Once again KNIFE SHARPENING will be available whole you wait.
ME AND MY BOYS will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that are made with milk from our herd of goats. We accept cash or card payments.
HAY HOLLOW GARDENS AND GREENHOUSE will be attending weather permitting. We will be bringing hanging baskets, vegetable plants and bedding plants. We accept cash only. Thank you.
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 or you can message my page! Caring Crafts excepts payment! Hope to see everyone there!
CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the Farmers Market May 16. There will be a variety of loaf and artisan breads, sweet treats, granola, fresh brown eggs, jams from local fruit. Some requests include rhubarb cobbler, corn muffins, light whole wheat bread, and deli rye, plus. As always I appreciate requests so I can have your favorite on the table.
BLUE MARBLE FARM will hopefully be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce and plants. For produce we will have Spinach and Lettuce Heads. We will have garden vegetable plants and herb plants. We accept cash, checks and credit cards. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com
