Gregory Clare Bell, 76, of Eldred, Pennsylvania
Gregory Clare Bell, 76, of Eldred, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on June 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Greg was born on February 10, 1949, in Olean, NY, to the late Charles and Anna (Burr) Bell. He graduated from Otto-Eldred Jr/Sr. High School before attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Science Education (physics). Post graduate work was completed at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Simmons College in Boston where he studied physics and chemistry, respectively.
On June 26, 1972, after a brief delay due to Hurricane Agnes, Greg married his high school sweetheart Jane Ann Harris who survives. In the home that he built, they celebrated nearly 53 years of marriage and raised five children while welcoming nine grandchildren and their first great grandchild earlier this year.
Genesee Mills Road to Close for One Day Pipe Replacement Project
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that its Potter County Maintenance Organization will close Route 1010 (Genesee Mills Road) on Monday, June 16, for a one-day pipe replacement project. Replacing the 48-inch pipe located approximately three-tenths of a mile east of the intersection with Whitman Road in Harrison Township, Potter County, will prevent uncontrolled water flow from damaging the pavement and extend the service life of the road.
While the road is closed, traffic will follow a detour using Route 49, Route 1012 (Jackson Road), Route 1015 (Collins Hill Road), and Route 1013 (Bingham Center Road) back to Genesee Mills Road. In the event of rain on June 16, PennDOT will complete the work on Tuesday, June 17. Department forces will complete all work.
Potter County Farmers Market June 13th
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, June 13th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
ANNOUNCEMENT
Welcome to our summer Farmers Market Kickoff. Several of the vendors will have free drawings for a selected item from their table. Stop to see what the item is at each table. The winner will be selected at the end of the day. The winner will be notified to pick up their prize the next Friday at Market. Thank you for supporting our Farmers 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]
MIKE THOMPSON will be a vender at the Potter Co. Farmers Market . Bringing fresh picked lettuce., spinach, radishes, and green onions. Mike will be accepting FMNP checks also knife sharpening will be available while you shop the other vendors.
BLUE MARBLE FARM will hopefully be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce and plants. For produce we will have Rhubarb, Lettuce, Turnips and Radishes. We will have garden vegetable plants and herb plants. It’s never too late to start a garden. We accept cash, checks and credit cards. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com
CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the market June 13. It looks like the weather will be good. I am bringing artisan breads, sweet breads, and sweet treats including rhubarb cobbler, local fruit made into jams and jellies. I will have a drawing for a bow bread knife to cut artisan breads. Stop by and put your name in for this awesome knife. Our kitchen is registered with the PA. Department of Agricultural and Certified with Servesafe. Special requests for market day or anytime are always welcome. Netra Baker netrabaker2@gmail.com Text — 814-598-0649
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!
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP is planning on attending the market 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.
MILL CREEK MARKET will be attending (weather permitting) with a variety of fresh and dried mushrooms, greens, and our hand crafted At Home Lion’s Mane Grow Kits. Accepting cash, check, and Venmo. Stop by from 12:30-4:30 for a chance to win some fun prizes as we kick off summer. AND catch us after hours on the square this week for Food Fun Friday from 5-8pm!! Find directions to our farm and more information online at: https://papreferred.com/Member/Index/1429
QUIET ACRES will be at market, weather permitting, with our Haldeman Mills products and my handmade bowls made from rope or upcycled bed sheets. We also have many options of handmade aprons. We accept cash payments.
BIOTECH SUCCESS ENABLES ALUMNUS’S GIFT TO PITT-BRADFORD
Dr. Gilbert R. Mintz’s motivation, hard work and accomplishments in the biotechnology industry have enabled him to endow the Dr. Gilbert R. Mintz Scholarship, which will provide financial assistance to University of Pittsburgh at Bradford students studying natural sciences, such as biology, chemistry and physical science.
Mintz said he hoped that this scholarship will ease the financial burden for students who want to pursue a career in the sciences. “I am fortunate and pleased to be able to give back to the school that gave me the opportunity to attend college,” he said.
Ellwood D. Cosgrove, 91, of Coudersport
Ellwood D. Cosgrove
Ellwood D. Cosgrove, 91, of Coudersport, passed away with his loving wife by his side on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Cole Manor, Coudersport, after a period of declining health.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Colin L. “Corky” Stillman, 82, of Cuba, New York
Colin L. “Corky” Stillman
Colin L. “Corky” Stillman, 82, of Cuba, New York, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Olean General Hospital after a brief illness.
Born on April 26, 1943, in Cuba, he was a son of Lynn F. and Geraldine (Pettis) Stillman.
Corky was a graduate of Cuba Central School Class of 1962. He worked for ACME Electric in Cuba for 30 years prior to his retirement.
He attended the Cuba First Baptist Church.
He enjoyed walking his dogs, volunteering at the SPCA, riding his bike and taking care of his lawn. He also enjoyed HAM radio and his call number was WA2KKF.
McKean County Seeking An LPN
McKean County Jail LPN
McKean County is seeking a qualified and highly motivated applicant to perform the duties of a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the County Jail.
Primary responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
- Conduct patient assessments, perform physicals, order medications, and provide healthcare as required for all inmates at the County Jail.
- Conduct blood draws, urine samples, pregnancy testing, and strep testing as necessary.
- Maintain an accurate filing system to ensure consistency and accuracy of treatment programs and the reports prepared for the physician.
- Train inmates and staff on health issues, such as medication dispensation and what to look for in each inmate’s condition.
- Work independently, as well as under direction; make critical decisions, often in stressful situations.
- Assure accurate filing systems and compliance with record keeping requirements.
- Serve on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week as needed.
- At times must fill in for Mental Health provider, giving guidance and counseling to inmates.
- Assist in managing and tracking the inmate prescription process to ensure appropriate care and eliminate the chances of medications abuse.
- Identify and develop patient care planning and monitor the plan.
- Schedule medical testing with the County Physician and/or hospital personnel.
- Conduct research for inmate medical records.
- Take physician orders and transcribe them.
- Assist with other such duties as may be assigned for the successful operation of the department.
Requirements for Candidates:
- Minimum requirement as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
- One-year experience with adults in a treatment setting.
Qualified candidates can apply by completing a McKean County job application and submitting a resume to Michele Jubon, Director of Human Resources, McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, via email to mmjubon@mckeancountypa.gov, or by applying online at indeed.com. Applications are available in the Human Resources Department at the Courthouse or online at www.mckeancountypa.gov. McKean County is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.
Richard P. “Capt” Zydonik, 88, of Warren, PA
Richard Zydonik
Richard P. “Capt” Zydonik, 88, of Warren, PA., died Sunday morning, June 8, 2025, at Warren General Hospital after a brief illness. He was born December 1, 1936, in Altoona, PA. Richard was a Warren area resident since 1971, moving from Darien Center, New York. He attended Erie’s Academy High School. He served with the U.S. Army Signal Corps as a Sergeant 1956-1959. He was employed with Loranger International as a maintenance electrician, retiring from there after many years of employment. He had previously been employed as manager of the former Cole’s Landing Restaurant and purchased Wades Woods Campground in Scandia, PA which he operated successfully with his family for many years.
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND THE SENIOR EXPO AND POTTER COUNTY SENIOR CENTER’S COUNTY WIDE GET-TOGETHER AT COUDERSPORT ARBORETUM ON JULY 21ST
The public is invited to attend a SENIOR EXPO AND POTTER COUNTY SENIOR CENTER’S COUNTY WIDE GET-TOGETHER to be held at the Coudersport Arboretum located at 201 S West Street, Coudersport, on Monday, July 21st from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. In the event of rain, the event will be held in the Gunzburger County Office Building gymnasium located at 1 North Main Street. Enter at the rear of the building. The SENIOR EXPO is sponsored by the Coudersport Arboretum Association and in collaboration with Potter County Human Services Area Agency on Aging.
The Potter County Senior Center’s County Wide Get-together will again join the Senior Expo. Participants from the Coudersport, Galeton, Ulysses and Oswayo Valley Senior Centers will attend to visit the vendor displays, enjoy morning refreshments, a hot dog lunch and participate in games and activities. Bingo will be held from 11 a.m. until noon. Live Music will be from noon – 2 p.m.
Lucy M. Johnson, 85, a resident of Pinecrest Manor, and formerly of Ridgway, PA
Lucy M. Johnson, 85, a resident of Pinecrest Manor, and formerly of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
She was born on September 18, 1939, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Patsy and Amelia Sorge Ritucci.
Lucy was a member of St. Leos Church and a graduate of St. Leos High School, class of 1957. Lucy could often be found in the kitchen cooking or baking something good. In her free time she enjoyed playing cards with her friends and spending time at Bear Creek Camp, and she always looked forward to Saturday morning coffee clutch. More than anything Lucy cherished the time she spent with her family.
PENNSYLVANIA STATE LAUREL FESTIVAL IS JUNE 14-22, 2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS.
2024 Pennsylvania State Laurel Queen Liliana Kilgore will crown her successor on June 21.
The 83rd Annual Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival with activities for all ages gets underway this Saturday, June 14 and continues through Sunday, June 22 in Wellsboro.
Kicking off the festival on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine is Family Day and the Children’s Health Fair on The Green. There will be 45 booths with information, activities, such as games to play for prizes, an obstacle course, creative projects to do on-site and take home, such as cow crafts, planting seeds, and making sun bead key chains, suncatchers, window clings and sun visors, and giveaways, like assorted toys, reflective zipper pulls, reusable bags, stickers, etc. Each youngster participating in Family Day will be given a free playground ball or an 18-inch super flying disc to take home. Infants to 12-year-olds will be fitted with free bike helmets while supplies last.
Bornstein Seafoods Inc Recalls Cooked & Peeled Ready-To-Eat Coldwater Shrimp Meat Because of Possible Health Risk
June 10, 2025, Bornstein Seafoods of Bellingham, Washington is recalling 44,550 Lbs. of Cooked & Peeled Ready-To-Eat Coldwater Shrimp Meat (see table below for multiple lot codes) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
P. East Trading Corp Distributors Issues Alert on Uneviscerated ‘Salted Smoked Split Herring’ Due to Potential Clostridium Botulinum Contamination
P. East Trading Corp. of Bronx, NY is recalling Salted Smoked Split Herring because the product was found to be over 5″ in length and uneviscerated, as such having potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.
Hofood99 Inc Recalls Enoki Mushroom Due to Possible Health Risk
Hofood99 Inc of Brooklyn, NY 11231 is recalling its 200g packages of Enoki Mushroom, because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy persons may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The recalled Enoki Mushrooms were distributed nationwide in retail stores. The product comes in a 200g, green plastic package marked with UPC Barcode 6 976532 310051 on the back label, distributed by Hofood99 Inc., 21903 56th Ave Oakland Gardens, NY 11364.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
CRCF makes $15k in Community Fund Grants to 11 Nonprofits
OLEAN, N.Y., June 11 – 11 local nonprofit organizations have received grants at varying amounts from the Community Fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.
The Community Fund is an unrestricted fund that supports grants responsive to the community’s changing needs. Proposals are assessed by a committee of trusted professionals and active community volunteers on organization strength, community need or opportunity, feasibility and community impact.
The Community Fund has allocated over $260,000 in grants to the nonprofit organizations serving the greater Cattaraugus region since the fund was established in 2004.
Black Forest Falcons Youth Trap Team Results
Thirty-two shooters from the Black Forest Falcons Youth Trap Team traveled to Elysburg, PA this weekend to participate in the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Amateur Trap Association/AIM (ATA/AIM) State Championships. The Falcons shot against over 400 of the best shooters from around the state and landed on the podium in several categories:
SCTP Competition on Saturday
1st Place, Intermediate Beginner Squad (6th/7th/8th Grade) – Avery Torrey, Eli Darrah, Isaac Ostroski, Boone Faulstick, Austyn Matteson
2nd Place, Intermediate Advanced Squad (6th/7th/8th Grade) – Cael DeLong, Isaac Gledhill, Alexis Risser, Haylee Hanes, Chase Hamilton
2nd Place, Varsity Squad – Ethan Hamilton, Kevin Greeley, Ty Daniels, Izayah Freeman, Owen Gill (tied for first with 488/500 targets, but bumped to second place based on tie-breaking criteria)
1st Place, Intermediate Beginner Shooter – Eli Darrah
1st Place, Intermediate Advanced Shooter – Cael DeLong
Honorable Mention, Intermediate Beginner Shooters, Austyn Matteson 4th, Boone Faulstick 5th, Avery Torrey 8th
Honorable Mention, Varsity Shooter, Ethan Hamilton (10th with 99/100)
ATA/AIM Competition on Sunday
2nd Place, Pre Sub Junior – Austyn Matteson
4th Place, Sub Junior – Isaac Gledhill
2nd Place, Junior – Ty Daniels
5th Place, Junior – Owen Gill
2nd Place, Sub Junior Squad – Cael DeLong, Isaac Gledhill, Alexis Risser, Haylee Hanes, Chase Hamilton
The Falcons will be traveling to the Cardinal Center in Marengo, Ohio during 18-19 July for SCTP Nationals.
Well done Falcon shooters and coaches! The Falcons would like to thank all of their supporters and sponsors for a great 2025 season!
LAUREL CONCERT SERIES FEATURES FIVE FREE SHOWS JUNE 16-20 IN WELLSBORO
The 2025 Laurel Concert Series offers five shows that will appeal to a wide range of musical tastes. The concerts are free and open to the public. Donations to support them appreciated.
House of Sterling, the Wellsboro-based folk-Americana duo of Molly Cary and Joe Callahan, opens the series at 7 p.m. Monday, June 16 on the Deane Center’s outdoor stage at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. Cary and Callahan will play their guitars and sing their own originals and some unexpected covers. Their diverse sound is a modern twist on the harmony-centric approach taken by The Everly Brothers and Simon & Garfunkel with a nod to the old-time bluegrass tradition for which Wellsboro and the greater Tioga County area are known.
Missing Child Alert
Missing Child Alert, 17 years old black/female last seen wearing a black jacket and black pants
DESCRIPTION: At the request of the Rochester City Police Department, a New York State Missing Child Alert has been issued relating to the disappearance of AMARIANNA REED; age 17; from ROCHESTER, NY at 08:32 am on June 10, 2025.
INSTRUCTIONS: Click on the link for further details. www.criminaljustice.ny.gov
Issued By: NYS-DCJS-MPC
Jennifer L. Peck of 350 Front Street, Olean
Olean- Jennifer Lynne Peck “Beloved Mother & Gigi”
Jennifer L. Peck of 350 Front Street, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at her home.
Jen was born July 5, 1975 in Rochester and was the daughter of Wayne and Linda Sue DePerez Boss.
Jen worked at Alley Catt Taxi where she was a dedicated employee for 20 years. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.
Jen is survived by; 2 children, Anthony M. “Tony” Weezorak of Limestone and Lindsay M. Lucier of Olean; 7 grandchildren, Christopher, Brylen, Arizaina, Emberlee, Kathleen, Anthony Jr., and Sataevah; a brother, Dave Sharon.
Jen was predeceased by; her parents; a half-brother, Sean Boss and the love of her life, Chris Anderson.
Friends will be received at the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., for a memorial gathering on Monday, June 16, 2025 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com
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SUNDAY HUNTING BILL PASSES HOUSE
Legislation that would fully repeal Pennsylvania’s Sunday hunting ban passed the state House of Representatives today and now heads to the Senate for consideration.
Introduced by Rep. Mandy Steele, D-Allegheny, House Bill 1431 was approved by the House Game and Fisheries Committee June 3 and sent to the Senate today by a vote of 131-72.
This bill is identical to Senate Bill 67, introduced in March by Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie. The Game Commission supports both bills, either of which would end the state’s prohibition on Sunday hunting and allow the Game Commission to include Sundays when establishing hunting seasons annually.
