Potter County Farmers Market Outdoors This Week
The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Market will also be held on Saturday, if vendors are available, from 11 am to 3 pm. The next market weekend will be this Friday, May 8th and Saturday, May 9th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
* NEW SCHEDULE FOR 2026. The outdoor market is held EACH FRIDAY. Market will also be held on SATURDAY IF VENDORS ARE AVAILABLE. Market will be held from May through December (weather permitting).
* 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, 814-544-7313 netrabaker2@gmail.com]
FRIDAY VENDORS – 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
C & V SOAP AND CANDLES will be there Friday but have other obligations for Saturday. We will be bringing handmade different varieties of soap, body butter, bath salts, and bath dust and bombs, candle bouquets and wax melts .
CARING CRAFTS will be at the market on Friday, May 8th! We will be bring a variety of Homemade Travel Pillows & Plastic Canvas Ornaments/Magnets! Both make great gifts for any occasion! We accept Cash payments! Hope to see everyone there! If you missed us that day/ would like to place an order please reach out to Jessica Cornelius @ 814 203 2482 or like us on Facebook and send us a message! Thank you in advance!
VALLEY HONEY will be at the market on Friday only. We will have various sizes of liquid honey, whipped honey, honey gift bags, honey sticks and beeswax for sale. We accept cash payments. Hope to see everyone there!
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP is planning on attending the market on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that include soap bars, shampoo bars, lotions, and bath bombs. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.
MILL CREEK MARKET will be attending on Saturday May 9th with mushrooms, tea, and grow kits. Accept cash and Venmo. @millcreekmarketpa, www.papreferred.com/Member/Index/1429
SATURDAY VENDORS – 11 am to 3 pm
No Saturday vendors this week.
Reminder: BRMC Emergency Department Closure Scheduled For May 17
BRADFORD, PA — As part of the ongoing transition of services, Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) is reminding the community that its Emergency Department (ED) will officially close on Sunday morning, May 17, at 12:00 a.m.
Hospital leadership recognizes that this change may be difficult for patients, families and caregivers who have relied on emergency services in Bradford for many years. The organization remains committed to supporting the community through this transition with compassion, transparency and a continued focus on access to high-quality care.
“We understand the impact this change may have and are committed to helping patients navigate where to go for care moving forward,” hospital leadership said.
What This Means for Patients
Beginning Sunday morning, May 17 at 12:01 a.m., emergency services will no longer be available at BRMC. Patients experiencing a medical emergency should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Emergency medical services (EMS) will continue to transport patients to the most appropriate facility for care.
Services Remaining Open
While the emergency department will close, several services will continue to operate at BRMC, ensuring ongoing access to outpatient care locally. These include primary care, pediatrics, general surgery, urology, orthopaedics and sports medicine, medical oncology, pain management and physical medicine rehab, cardiology and women’s health.
Additional services that will remain open include the Anita Herbert, MD, Occupational Health Center; The Pavilion skilled nursing facility; and Upbeat, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. A laboratory blood draw station will continue operating Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and radiology services including mammography, ultrasound, x-ray and dexa services will be available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
These services will remain available to support the healthcare needs of the community and maintain continuity of care close to home.
Commitment to the Community
The transition reflects a broader effort to align services in a way that is sustainable and responsive to changing healthcare needs. BRMC remains dedicated to ensuring patients have access to appropriate levels of care, whether locally or within the regional system.
Hospital leaders continue negotiations with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) to acquire the BRMC campus building and assume operations of The Pavilion, the 95-bed skilled nursing facility on the campus.
Patients with questions about services or where to seek care are encouraged to visit the transition information page at www.brmc-ogh.org/BRMC-transition/ or contact their healthcare provider for guidance.
Congratulations To William Baker, 50 Years Of Service
Congratulations to William Baker, who was recognized for 50 years of service at the Genesee Township Volunteer Fire /Ems Dept. Station 37 annual awards banquet last weekend. Suzan Williams of my Coudersport office was there to present Mr. Baker with a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives honoring his dedication. She also presented certificates to other members recognized for service milestones, including Susan Calcote, 30 years; Patricia Ransom, 30 years; and Monica Porcuri, five years. Thank you to these members and all members of the department for your service and commitment to protecting public safety in your community!
**This information was originally shared by PA State Rep. Martin Causer
Multi-generational Estate Sale
May 8th and 9th
9am-5 pm
104 Oak Lane, Coudersport, PA
Large estate sale featuring many vintage items, large collections of crystal figurines, pigs, piggy banks, cast iron collectibles, depression and uranium glass, tools, motorcycle, vintage and other books, furniture, tiles of various sizes, baskets, vintage cabinets and furniture, vintage movie projector and electronics, Hershey items/memorabilia and vintage Hershey Letterpress printing blocks, postcards, power scooters and medical supplies, vintage toys, M&M memorabilia, Tiffany-style lamps and lights and much, much more. Everything must go. Cash only.
We are not responsible for accidents, please WATCH YOUR STEP at sale.
Severe Watches and Warnings for Roulette
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
Wed May 6 2026
…FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY…
* WHAT…Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.
* WHERE…Cameron, Elk, McKean, Potter, and Warren Counties.
* WHEN…From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Frost and freeze conditions will be possible again Thursday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Near-ground freezing temperatures could kill uncovered sensitive outdoor vegetation.
PREREGISTER NOW FOR LAUREL FESTIVAL 10K; TWO-MILE FUN RUN/WALK IS ALSO ON JUNE 20
Saturday, June 20, the Laurel Festival 10K Foot Race will begin at 9 a.m. followed by the two-mile Fun Run/Walk at 9:05 a.m.
Registration, check-in and packet pickup will be at Packer Park on Queen Street in Wellsboro from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. on race day. The entry fee for the 10K is $25 and for the Fun Run is $5. Race day registrants pay in cash or by check.
To preregister online now for the 10K, go to the Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce website at www.wellsboropa.com, click on the orange button in the 10K Foot Race banner or scroll down the page and click on the pdf icon to print the form.
Closure Of A Portion Of County Road #7 (North Shore) In The Town Of Cuba
Please be advised County Road #7 from State Route 305 to County Road 7 & 7D Intersection will be closed to traffic on Tuesday, May 12, and Wednesday, May 13, to replace a culvert. The culvert is located roughly 0.3 miles east of the Intersection of CR #7 & CR #7D (near 9786 CR 7). There will not be an on-site detour, and motorists are urged to seek alternate routes. Thank you for your cooperation.
Terroristic Threats Arrest In Bradford
Chief Michael P. Ward of the City of Bradford Police Department announces the arrest of Michael Schoonover following an incident on April 22, 2026. At approximately 4:50 p.m., City of Bradford Police responded to a report of threats made by Schoonover towards two female victims at 79 Lincoln Avenue.
Upon arrival, both victims alleged that Schoonover had made verbal threats, including threatening to kill one of the victims and claiming to possess a loaded gun with which he would shoot and kill the other. Officers located Schoonover a short distance from the scene, where he refused to cooperate with police, ignoring commands and yelling obscenities and racial slurs towards the officers.
Due to his non-compliance, officers were forced to physically apprehend Schoonover, using substantial force to subdue him. Schoonover was subsequently transported to the City of Bradford Police Department for booking.
Following arraignment by Magistrate Luther, he was remanded to McKean County Jail on $50,000 cash bail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. For further information, please contact the City of Bradford Police Department.
Second Nature Brands Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Cashews, Pistachios, and Cherries in Keto Crunch Smart Mix
Second Nature Brands of Madison Heights, MI, is voluntarily recalling certain 10-ounce packages of SECOND NATURE KETO CRUNCH SMART MIXTM because the product may contain undeclared cashews, pistachios, and cherries.
Individuals who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts, including cashews and pistachios, or to cherries, may be at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The affected product was distributed nationwide in retail stores and through online orders.
The product comes in a 10-ounce pouch with UPC 077034013405. Affected pouches are marked with “Best if used by 2/12/2027” on the backside of pouch. Packages with other Best if used by dates are not affected.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue.
Lisa B. McLaughlin, 65, of Rochester Street, Bradford
Lisa B. McLaughlin, 65, of Rochester Street, Bradford, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Olean General Hospital.
Born July 28, 1960, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Edward F. and Phyllis (Crouse) Smith. She was a 1979 graduate of Bradford High School.
On June 16, 1979, in the Asbury United Methodist Church, she married Michael F. McLaughlin, who survives.
Lisa was employed at Ramsbottom and retired as a Residential Supervisor from Evergreen Elm after 25 years of service. Lisa helped establish the Special Olympics Bowling League and volunteered for many years. She took great pride in helping people most of all taking care of her residents and especially her family.
She was a member of Asbury Church, where she had sang for weddings, and was involved in and volunteered for many of the church activities. She also enjoyed going to bingo and being home playing games with children with her favorite being “Yahtzee”.
God Never Said That
Pastor B.J. Knefley
There are many things we attribute to God that He never said. One of my favorites is the idea that God wants you to be happy. But is that true? Does God want you happy? I suppose there are several reasons people believe God wants them happy, but not in the way you might think. For example, I have heard people say that God wanted them to be happy as a reason to leave their spouse and move in with someone else.
Let’s, for a moment, go with the idea that God wants us to be happy. What would that look like? Psalm 1:1-2 gives us a clear view of what happiness might look like through God’s eyes: “Oh the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers, but they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night.” My joy, i.e., happiness, comes from my relationship with God rather than from my relationship with others. In fact, following others will not bring me peace and joy but rather the complete opposite.
Ralph “Rocky” Henry Caldwell, age 90, Of Coudersport, PA
Ralph H. Caldwell “beloved husband, father, and grandfather”
COUDERSPORT, PA—Ralph “Rocky” Henry Caldwell, age 90, passed away on May 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on May 15, 1935, in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, to William and Ruby Bradley Caldwell.
Following his graduation from high school in Coudersport, Ralph proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force on August 1, 1952. He completed basic training in Sampson, New York, followed by technical training in Cheyenne, Wyoming. During his 20 years of service, Ralph was stationed in Japan, where he married his former wife, Alicia, and together they welcomed six children: Ruby, Justin “Chris”, twins David and Dean, Pattie, and Michael.
Ralph also served at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. for six years with a crypto clearance and later at the Finance Center in Denver, Colorado. He completed a one-year tour in Vietnam and received numerous medals and honors throughout his military career, including the Bronze Star. He retired from the United States Air Force on September 1, 1972, with the rank of Technical Sergeant.
While serving in Washington, D.C., Ralph also worked at Ralph’s Market. After relocating to Denver, he worked for many years at King Soopers, where he met the love of his life, Margaret Blake. Ralph and Margaret were married on December 16, 1979.
In 1981, Ralph and Margaret returned to his hometown of Coudersport, Pennsylvania, along with Margaret’s two children, Angela and Jason, whom Ralph lovingly adopted as his own. Together, Ralph and Margaret built a colorful and adventurous life filled with hard work, creativity, and deep love for one another. Over the years, they owned and operated several local businesses, including Caldwell’s Corner of Collectibles, Caldwell’s Office Products, and Rocky’s Pool Hall.
The couple later spent several years back in Colorado, where Ralph worked as a store manager for Edgewater Office Products, and later in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he managed the furniture department for Office Depot.
Ralph was a proud patriot who loved his country deeply and carried immense pride in his military service. He was known for being honest, strong-willed, hardworking, and deeply devoted to the people he loved. He never hesitated to speak his mind, stood firmly by his word, and loved with his whole heart.
One of Ralph’s proudest accomplishments was helping design and build the Coudersport Veterans Memorial Wall. He spent countless hours working alongside the Coudersport Historical Society, researching and compiling the names of local veterans and encouraging community members to contribute names from the Coudersport School District so they could be properly honored and remembered.
Ralph enjoyed antiques, bowling, refinishing furniture, and working alongside Margaret on home remodeling and design projects. Together, they shared a passion for restoring beauty in the things around them. He also took great pride in caring for his lawn and mowing the many acres of their home in Hebron Township.
Surviving, besides his beloved wife Margaret, are his children: Justin “Chris” (Patsy) Caldwell, Dean (Cheri) Caldwell, Mike Caldwell, Jason (Kasandra) Caldwell, Pattie (Elmer) Hamann, and Angela Caldwell; along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Ernie, Charlie, James “Odell”, William “Junior”, Herb, and Frank Caldwell; his sisters, Helen Walters and Geneva Runyan; his son, David Caldwell; his daughter, Ruby Wilgus; Ruby’s infant son, Michael O’Hara; and his granddaughter, Erica Rae Hamann.
Ralph will be remembered for his unwavering love for his family, his service to his country, his fierce loyalty, and the lasting impact he left on the community he loved so deeply.
Family and friends may gather from 1pm to 2pm on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Coudersport Gospel Tabernacle, 420 US 6, Coudersport where funeral services will follow at 2pm with his son, Associate Pastor Jason P. Caldwell of Fire on the Mountain Fellowship, Bradford, officiating. Burial will be in Eulalia Cemetery, Coudersport.
Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Saturday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ralph’s name may be made to UPMC Cole Home Health and Hospice, 102-108 S. Main Street, Coudersport, PA 16915
Ralph entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Ralph, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Mr. Lynn R. Lawton, 85, a lifelong resident of Bolivar
Mr. Lynn R. Lawton “beloved husband and father”
Mr. Lynn R. Lawton, 85, a lifelong resident of Bolivar, went to be with the Lord, in his home with his loving family by his side, on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Born on Thursday, November 14, 1940 in the Town of Wirt, NY, he was a son of Raymond and Margaret Hosmer Lawton. On October 1, 1960 in Obi, he married Nada J. Burger, who survives.
Lynn attended school in Richburg and Bolivar. He was employed for many years by the former American Olean Tile in Olean.
Lynn was a member of Obi Community Church in Obi. He enjoyed hunting. His greatest love was his trust in the Lord. He cherished the time he spent with his beloved family. He loved his many cats and dogs throughout the years.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 65 years, Nada; a son, Jeffrey L. Lawton of Durham, NC; two nieces; and six nephews.
In addition to his parents, Lynn was preceded in death by a son, Gregory L. Lawton, who passed away on October 31, 2023; and a brother, Hugh Lawton.
Family and friends may gather from 11:30am to 1pm on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Obi Community Church, 1948 NY 305, Cuba, NY, where a celebration of Lynn’s life will follow at 1pm with Pastor David Cook, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Lynn’s name may be made to Obi Community Church, 1948 NY 305, Cuba, NY 14727.
Lynn’s family entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Lynn, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
