Lorene P. Stinson, 81, Of Wellsboro, PA
Lorene P. STINSON, 81, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Westfield and Philadelphia, died Tuesday, November 4, 2025 in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born June 25, 1944, Clarksburg, WV, she was the daughter of Patrick and Betty Robinson Perris. She was married to Edward F. Stinson, who predeceased her.
No Strings Attached At Coudersport High School
This year’s fall musical, No Strings Attached, is a modern retelling of the classic fairytale, Pinocchio. The story begins with Carl, who runs away from home and joins a traveling circus. Their puppeteer tells Carl the story of Pinocchio, and for the rest of the performance, we get to see the story as Carl imagines it.
Performances will be Friday, November 14 at 7:00pm, and Saturday, November 15 at 2:00pm. Admission is $7 adults and $5 students.
Marble Gathering Saturday
Susan K. MARBLE, 50, of Cross Fork, PA, formerly of Galeton and Ulysses, died Thursday, October 16, 2025. A gathering to celebrate Susan’s life will be held at the Harrison Township Community Building on Saturday, November 8, 2025 beginning at 1:00 PM. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Shapiro Administration Celebrates Recent Opening of the New Route 14 Bridge
Lewis Township, PA – Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), along with local officials and industry partners celebrated the reopening of the Route 14 replacement bridge over Trout Run in Lewis Township, Lycoming County
In August 2024, the bridge that carried Route 14 over Trout Run was destroyed by flash flooding during Hurricane Debby. Less than a month later, a temporary roadway connecting Route 14 with Lycoming Creek Road was designed, constructed, and opened to traffic. By April, construction on the permanent bridge was underway. The bridge was open to traffic on October 28, 2025: just over a year after the flooding.
Ryan G. Benjamin, 44, of Smethport
Smethport – Ryan G. Benjamin, 44, of Smethport, passed away Wednesday (November 5, 2025) at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born July 17, 1981 in Olean, NY, the son of Phillip “Cricky” and Donna M. (Rossi) Benjamin.
Mr. Benjamin was a graduate of Smethport Area High School Class of 1999 and attended Mansfield University.
Jeffrey G. Caswell, 69, Of Derrick City
Jeffrey G. Caswell, 69, of Derrick City, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Buffalo General Hospital.
Born October 6, 1956, in Salamanca NY, he was a son of the late Milford L. Caswell and Geraldine M. (Wolford) Caswell-Lauff. Jeff was a 1975 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
On November 1, 1980, he married Christine L. (Passmore) Caswell, who survives.
SMETHPORT MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO CHILD PORN
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a Smethport man who was confronted by a predator watch group has pled guilty to possessing child pornography. During a plea hearing held at the McKean County Courthouse on November 6th, Frederick RASZMANN pled guilty to Sexual Abuse of Children (commonly referred to as Child Pornography), a felony of the second degree.
RASZMANN admitted to possessing child pornography on his cell phone that was discovered through the investigation by Smethport Borough Police Officer Kevin Seipp as the facts were read into the record by the 2nd Deputy District Attorney Sarah DuFresne. Through messages, RASZMANN communicated with a predator watch group, who then went to RASZMANN’S residence and subsequently called the police and provided them with the messages that led to the search of his phone. Specifically, RASZMANN admitted that he possessed 119 images and 5 videos of child pornography.
As required by Pennsylvania law, RASZMANN was ordered to undergo an evaluation by the Sexual Offender Board who has 90 days to complete the evaluation. Sentencing has been scheduled for March 5th. 2nd Deputy District Attorney Sarah A. DuFresne prosecuted the case on behalf of the Commonwealth. Smethport Borough Police Officer Kevin Seipp led the investigation.
JOIN THE OFFICE FOR THE AGING TAX TEAM
The Office for the Aging is looking for volunteers to help people with their tax returns. This is a great opportunity if you are looking for a way to help others in your community. You do not need prior experience, but if you like working with numbers, are comfortable using computers, have experience in filing your own tax returns, like working as a team, and have some free time during the months of January, February, March, and April, this may be a chance to use your skills and make a difference. You will receive free tax law training to help prepare basic tax forms. The training is in Belmont on January 12, 14, 16, 20, 21 & 23, 2026. Tax preparation is in Belmont starting in February through April 15 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program (TCE) offers free income tax assistance for low to moderate income Allegany County residents age 55 and over. Volunteer Tax Counselors are trained and certified to help with their federal and state tax returns. The Office for the Aging partners with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide the TCE program.
If you are interested in joining the team of TCE volunteers, or if you would like more
information, please call the Office for the Aging 585-268-9390 or toll-free 1-866-268-9390 and
ask for Karen.
Clark F. Pearson, 75, Of 122 Beech Road, St. Marys
Clark F. Pearson, 75, of 122 Beech Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully following a brief illness Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home.
He was born July 30, 1950 in Oil City, son of the late George R. and Dorothy Fischer Pearson. He was a graduate of Cranberry High School, Class of 1968 and continued his education at Thiel College, where he graduated in 1972 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. Clark moved to St. Marys in 1977 to work with the St. Marys Ambulance Service and later with the County of Elk Juvenile Probation Department until his retirement.
Truck Warning System Project at the Rt 15/I-180/Rt 220 Interchange, Lycoming Co
Truck Rollover Warning System Project at the Route 15/I-180/Route 220 Interchange, Lycoming County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that work will continue next week on the installation of a Truck Rollover Warning at the Route 15 / Interstate 180 / Route 220 interchange in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County.
PITT-BRADFORD STUDENTS TO PERFORM CHEKHOV PLAY
BRADFORD, Pa. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will present a student production of “The Cherry Orchard” by Anton Chekhov AT 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13-15 and 2 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Studio Theater at Blaisdell Hall.
“Chekhov was a country doctor before he was a playwright,” said Dr. Kevin Ewert, professor of theater. “Somehow, in 1904, he diagnosed an acute human condition that we might now call the ‘hot mess.’
Moose Lodge #460 To Hold The 2nd Annual Sportsman Raffle
The Port Allegany Moose Lodge #460 will hold the 2nd Annual Sportsman Raffle on Saturday, November 15th at the lodge located on Pearl Street. Doors will open at 11 a.m. Tickets are one for $20 or three for $50. The event will offer one dinner per ticket (beverages included), side raffles, floor raffles, and there will be seventeen raffles for prizes, including cash, a crossbow package, guns, and more.
Guns have been purchased at Keystone Ammo & Arms in Roulette. Guns must be picked up in 20 days, or they will become property of the Moose. You need not be present to win. Tickets can be purchased at the lodge, and there will be tickets available at the door. Pictured are Patrick Warnick and Bruce Bosworth, organizers of the event.
Announcements for Fall 2025 Medicare OpenEnrollment
A PA-MEDI Counselor for Medicare Annual Open Enrollment will be
At the Coudersport Public Library on Wednesday, November 12th
from 10:00am to 6:30pm
PA-MEDI Counselors are also available at Potter County Human
Services at 62 North Street in Roulette on the following days:
November 10 th , 13 th , 17 th , 20 th , 25 th and December 1 st , 2 nd and 4 th .
Hours are from 9:00am to 3:00pm for appointments excluding the
lunch hour.
Anyone wanting assistance with their Medicare changes for 2026 will
need to call for an appointment at 814-544-7315 or 800-800-2560,
choose Option 3 and ask for a PA-MEDI Counselor. Please bring your
insurance cards and a detailed list of your medications. If you feel you
qualify for PACE, Extra Help or Medicare Savings Program, please
also bring your income and asset information.
Dale J. STEADMAN, 79, of Genesee, PA
Dale J. STEADMAN, 79, of Genesee, PA, died Tuesday, November 4, 2025 in his home. Born January 21, 1946, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of Russell L. and Mary M. Freeman Steadman. On May 21, 1988, he married Claudia V. Adams McNeely, who predeceased him on November 7, 2022.
A 1963 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he was employed by Dresser-Rand in Wellsville for over 43 years, retiring in 2008. He was a member of the Genesee Community Church, Local #1580 International Association of Machinists, and served on the Genesee Township Water Authority for 30 years.
MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO DRUG CRIMES – ARRESTED BY MCKEAN COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports on a plea of guilty by a man arrested by the McKean County Drug Task Force earlier this year.
Clarence BARKER pled guilty to delivering cocaine two different times in Bradford while under the direct surveillance of Detectives with the McKean County Drug Task Force in March.
Following his arrest in March, after he was transported into the McKean County Jail following his arraignment and while walking from the garage of the jail into the processing area of the jail, McKean County Drug Task Force Detective Michael Ward noticed BARKER manipulating his mouth as if he was concealing something. Upon further search, Detective Ward found additional cocaine being concealed by BARKER in his mouth.
BARKER pled guilty to 2 counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance (cocaine) and Contraband – all felonies. Anyone with information on drug crimes is asked to report it to Chief County Detective Ryan Yingling at the District Attorney’s Office at (814)887-3312 or McKeanDA.org.
MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO DRUG DELIVERY – ARRESTED BY MCKEAN COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE IN DEDICATED DETAIL WITH BRADFORD CITY
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that one of the people arrested by the McKean County Drug Task Force during a drug detail over the summer has pled guilty during a plea hearing at the McKean County Courthouse today.
Brian FITZPATRICK, of Bradford, pled guilty to delivering cocaine while under the direct surveillance of Detectives with the McKean County Drug Task Force in July. Detective Kolin Strawcutter was the lead investigator
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer says that FITZPATRICK’S arrest was only one arrest that was the result of an organized drug detail that occurred over the last several months in conjunction with the City of Bradford.
The District Attorney highlights the collaboration of the City of Bradford who often assigns their Officers who work on the McKean County Drug Task Force to dedicate their regular police shifts to the McKean County Drug Task Force to focus on drug crimes that impact Bradford. This dedication benefits Bradford as well as surrounding areas because drug crimes in one area have a rippling effect throughout the region. Drug investigations remain ongoing and a priority of law enforcement throughout McKean County.
Anyone with information on drug crimes is asked to report it to Chief County Detective Ryan Yingling at the District Attorney’s Office at (814)887-3312 or McKeanDA.org.
North Central Pennsylvania Pressed Materials Consortium Releases New Plan for the Transformation, Growth of the Region’s Primary Manufacturing Sector
The Consortium spent the past 18 months building an updated roadmap for the Pressed Materials industry in Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter counties thanks to support from a US Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant.
North Central Pennsylvania Region – The North Central Pennsylvania Pressed Materials Consortium, a group of private industry, government, economic development, workforce development, and other nonprofit partners, has released its new Strategic Action Plan, “From Powder to Power: Positioning the Pressed Materials Industry as an Engine for U.S. Innovation and Growth.”
Saturday, November 8th Potter County Farmers Market
All of November through the week before Christmas, the Potter County Farmers Market will move indoors to the Riley Gallery, next to the Crittenden, on SATURDAY from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The next market will be this Saturday, November 8th. Here is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
[NOTICES:
* The market moves indoor from November 2025 through the end of April 2026, each SATURDAY through the end of December 2025, then the first SATURDAY of each month beginning in January 2026.
* There will be no market on November 29th due to the Small Town Christmas celebration in Coudersport. Many of our vendors will be throughout the town.
* 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]
REUNING AND BRADLEY ORCHARDS will be at the market with apple cider.
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Saturday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that include soap bars, shampoo bars, lotions, lotion bars and bath bombs. We accept cash or card payments. Come out and support local businesses.
Miller Serves Farmers In McKean County
Smethport, PA – John Mark Miller will be assisting McKean County farmers through the Penn State Extension office in Smethport, PA. John Mark has worked for Penn State Extension in the region for a number of years filling in vacancies across western Pennsylvania and the Appalachia region.
He attended Penn State Dubois and Penn State University where he earned a Bachelor in Agricultural Business. He is a native of Punxsutawney, PA where his family operates a crop farm. Most of his time will be spent in the field doing assessments and teaching at workshops.
Nicole Thompson remains the primary contact for McKean County with John Mark’s assistance. If you wish to visit with a Penn State Extension Agronomist, please contact our office at 814-887-5645 ext 102 and we will be glad to make an appointment.
Curb Replacement Project on Route 11 in Shamokin Dam Borough, Snyder County Next Week
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of a curb replacement project next week on Route 11 in Shamokin Dam Township, Snyder County.
Beginning Monday, November 10, 2025, a contractor working for Seven Brew will be replacing the curb on Route 11 between Stetler Avenue and Kessler Avenue, in the area across from the McDonald’s.
Work will take place between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM and is expected to take two days to complete, weather permitting. Motorist can expect the right (driving) lane to be restricted while work is being performed.
Norlene Ives BROMLEY, 68, of Bradford, PA
Norlene Ives BROMLEY, 68, of Bradford, PA, died Wednesday, October 15, 2025 in Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY. Born July 12, 1957, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Norman L. and Lela Ellsworth Ives.
A graduate of Wellsville High School, she was employed by Cyberfresh Café at Alfred University and Burger King in Wellsville.
Surviving are: four children, Michael Bromley, Jason Bromley, Christopher Bromley, and Kalene Jones; grandchildren; a brother, Richard (Bonnie) Ives of Wellsville; nieces and nephews.
Waneta M. Ransom, 97, of Genesee, PA
Waneta M. RANSOM, 97, of Genesee, PA, died Tuesday, November 4, 2025 in Wellsville Manor Care Center, Wellsville, NY. Born January 16, 1928, in Westfield, she was the daughter of Albert L. and Bessie Luther Robbins.
On October 12, 1949, in Harrison Valley, she married John R. Ransom, who predeceased her on March 27, 1997. She served as custodian at the Genesee Fire Hall for many years. Waneta was a member of Genesee Township Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary and a bowling league in Wellsville. Waneta attended the Genesee United Methodist, now Genesee Community Church.
Dale J. Steadman, 79, of Genesee, PA
Dale J. STEADMAN, 79, of Genesee, PA, died Tuesday, November 4, 2025 in his home. Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
KANE MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO ATTEMPTING TO POSSESS CHILD PORN
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the Kane man charged with attempting to obtain child pornography through messages with an adult decoy working with a group called “814PredHunters” has pled guilty. During a plea hearing held at the McKean County Courthouse today, Jason GORRIE pled guilty to Attempted Sexual Abuse of a Child (commonly referred to as Child Pornography) and Criminal Use of a Communication Facility – both felonies. GORRIE admitted to the facts that were discovered through the investigation by Kane Borough Officer-in-Charge Derrick Snyder as the facts were read into the record by the District Attorney during today’s hearing.
Specifically, GORRIE admitted that he was communicating with a person he thought was a 15 year old female and asked the alleged 15 year old female nine (9) times to send him nude photographs and to video-chat with him while she was in the shower and, therefore, nude. These acts constitute an attempt to possess child pornography. Additionally, GORRIE pled guilty to using a communication device to facilitate the crime of Attempted Sexual Abuse of Children.
Through messages, GORRIE communicated with the decoy with 814PredHunters who then gave the records to police. Officer-in-Charge Derrick Snyder, who handled the investigation, analyzed the records and located each communication that constituted the crimes charged.
As required by Pennsylvania law, GORRIE was ordered to undergo an evaluation by the Sexual Offender Board who has 90 days to complete the evaluation. Sentencing has been scheduled for March 5th. GORRIE remains incarcerated.