Thomas U. O’Brien, 78, of Derrick City, returned home to be with God and his beloved wife, Margie, the morning of September 19, 2025. 

Tom was born on November 1, 1946, to John E. “Jack” O’Brien and Martha Jean (Hanes) O’Brien. Tom graduated from Bradford Area High School before earning his Bachelor’s Degree from Syracuse University. 

After college, he served with the United States Air Force for two years before returning to his home, Margie.

Tom was a builder. He built a business that lasted over 40 years as a landscape architect, where he built beautiful spaces for many people. He built decks and breathtaking gardens and koi ponds. He built the best campfires and campsites. He built paths around any challenge he was faced with. He built a beautiful relationship with Margie for 50 years. But of all the things he ever built that he was most proud of, it was his family, and much like Tom himself, it was strong, and sturdy. 

WASHINGTON, September 25, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat meals containing a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated pre-cooked pasta that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). FSIS expects more updates as this investigation continues. As more information becomes available, FSIS will update this public health alert. Consumers should check back frequently.

Conneaut, OH – Sept. 26, 2025 – A dream decades in the making has come true for Cynthia A. Sandor. She will be the guest author at the Eldred WWII Museum, 201 Main St., Eldred, PA the weekend of Oct. 4 – 5, 2025. She will be giving a book presentation at 4:00 pm in the Mitchell Paige Hall. In addition, she will be showcasing original Hitler Youth League of German Girl items including banners, medals, and her mother’s hand-written journal.

“It’s nice to know that people are interested in learning about the League of German Girls,” Sandor said. Based upon her mother’s journal written in 1941, “Through Innocent Eyes – The Chosen Girls of the Hitler Youth,” recognizes the importance of telling this compelling and personal life story of 13-year-old Gertrude Kerschner growing up in Austria during WWII and being selected for the Country Service Year Camp program, then meeting and marrying PFC Robert Sandor from the 87^th Infantry Division.

Garage Sale 

205 Main Street

Roulette, Pa

September 28, 2025

10 am-2 pm

Estate sale items, Grizzly wood lathe, Ariens snowblower, Coca-Cola popcorn machine, snow cone maker, gun case, leather jacket and chaps, bicycle rack, hand bags, board games, baskets, mirrors, tools, wood, books, coffee maker, toys, lots of items new with tags… something for everyone!!!

House for sale!!! $162,000.00

The Hillshire Brands Company Recalls Corn Dog and Sausage On A Stick Products Due To Possible Extraneous Matter Contamination

The Hillshire Brands Company, a Haltom City, Tex. establishment, is recalling approximately 58,000,000 pounds of corn dog and sausage on a stick products that may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically pieces of wood embedded in the batter, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Luke and Christian Sevinsky will be calling tonight’s Coudersport Falcon football game tonight at 7 PM against the Brookville Raiders!

Be sure to tune in on www.network1sports.com/station/wfrm

Go Falcons!

The Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center will adopt a new operating schedule designed to better support student employees.

Beginning Monday, Sept. 29, the museum will be open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed on Sundays.

Although regular Sunday hours will be discontinued, visitors may request a Sunday appointment by completing a form available at www.marilynhorne.org.

As a part of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, the museum relies on Pitt-Bradford students to run the museum. The updated schedule allows work shifts that fit more closely with students’ academic schedules, helping them balance coursework with professional development opportunities.

“See You at the Pole” is a student-led, Christian prayer event held annually on the fourth Wednesday of September before the school day begins.  Students meet at the flagpoles to pray for their schools, communities and nation.  Originating in 1990 in Burleson, TX, this event has grown into a worldwide movement with millions of students participating each year.  Pictured are students from Port Allegany High School as they gathered at the flagpole with Pastor J.T. Madison of the Port Allegany Youth Group on guitar. 

POTTER COUNTY FARMERS MARKET weekly announcement:  

Several of our vendors will be supporting the Falling Leaves Festival. They will be scattered throughout the other vendors. Carol Jackson is the coordinator of the event. Please support our vendors and the festival this weekend on the Courthouse Square, Friday, September 26th and Saturday, September 27th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

BLU IVY CREATIONS will be at the Falling Leaves Festival with tutus, crochet towel sets, facial scrubby sets, hats, ear warmers, crochet pumpkins and more. Cash, cards, Venmo and Apple pay accepted.  

ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be attending the Falling Leaves Festival only on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that include soap bars, shampoo, lotions, bath bombs, and bath salts. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page. 

CHRISTIE MARSHALL will be at the falling leaves festival.

C&V SOAP AND CANDLES will be at the Falling Leaves Festival, will be bringing new soaps, body butters, sugar scrubs , and flower arrangements made of candles ..and other candles .

ALPACA CREATIONS will be a vender this week at the Falling Leaves Festival Fri and Sat.There will be new and exciting alpaca apparel of socks, mittens, mitts hats Woven scarves and more.   cash or credit accepted. Questions or comments  814-601-0049 https://alpacas75.wixsite.com/website  

Eden C. Bennett                         ‘celebration of life slated”

Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life for Eden C. Bennett, 44, of Olean, from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at The Hall, 80 North 4^th Street, Allegany, NY.

Eden passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025.

Eden’s husband, entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.

For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will recognize Dr. William Clark, assistant professor of education, and Jenny Crytzer ’08 during Alumni and Family Weekend Friday and Saturday.

Clark will receive the Pitt-Bradford Alumni Association Teaching Excellence Award, and Crytzer will receive the Denny Lowery Distinguished Volunteer Award at dinner on Saturday.

Both Clark and Crytzer will be recognized alongside Athletic Hall of Fame inductees Evan Greening ’17 (basketball) and Zach Foster ’12 (baseball).

Clark will receive the teaching award from Madison Hartman ’25. Hartman and two of her classmates nominated Clark for the honor.

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KASTER  AUCTION : GUNS ,AMMUNITION ,2024 24′ AMERICAN TRAILER  .

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 FIREARMS : ARMALITE AR-10 308 CAL., MARBLE’S GAME GETTER GUN 22/44-410 2024, REMINGTON MODEL 700 25/06 BOLT ACTION, REMINGTON 45 CAL. MODEL 1911 RI, SAVAGE MODEL 240 – A  222 CAL OVER 20 GAUGE WITH SIMMONS SCOPE, COLT MODEL 1903 AUTOMATIC 32 CAL ,SAVAGE MODEL 1111 270 WINCHESTER WITH SCOPE,WINCHESTER XPR .338 WIN MAG WITH SCOPE, C.V.A. CASCADE 22-250 REM. WITH SCOPE, EMPEROR 12 GAUGE PUMP, HIGHPOINT MODEL CP mm  LUGER , ASSORTMENT OF AMMUNITION,  2024 AMERICAN 24′ OPEN TRAILER WITH TITLE ,GUN CABINETS, WINCHESTER LIGHT UP MOTION DISPLAY SIGN,  ,STIHL HT 103 LIKE NEW GAS POLE SAW, STIHL FS 131R GAS WEED CUTTER ,SUMIT CLIMBING TREE STAND , POWER TOOLS AND HUNTING ACCESSORIES 

ALL FIREARMS MUST GO THROUGH FFL REGULATIONS “REQUIRED” 

ARRANGEMENTS FOR PICK UP OR SHIPPING OF FIREARMS ARE AS FOLLOWING

For local pick up : A valid Pennsylvania drivers license must be provided to pick up FIREARMS . .  Transfer Fee $ 25.00 FOR FIREARMS ONLY . A COPY OF Your paid invoice will be required when you pick up your  firearms. 

PICKUP FOR FIREARMS & AMMUNITION ONLY IS SUNDAY, OCT. 5,2025 10:00 AM  TO 1 :OO PM  at  27 Watrous St, Gaines, PA 16922 . OR BY CALLING FOR AN APPOINTMENT 814-433-6138

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Shinglehouse Borough Water Department water is turned off for an emergency repair due from UGI accidentally hitting a main line. Unknown time for repair to be completed

2 Day Estate Sale!

September 26 & 27 Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 3:30pm

71 Oxford St. Bradford, PA 16701

Pyrex, gardening tools, push mower, outdoor furniture, bedroom furniture, single beds, kitchen items, ladders, radios, mini-fridge, holiday decor, shelves, cedar chest, home goods, clothes, shoes, blankets, TV, bench, stands, and more. Very clean home.