Due to inclement weather forecast, and the distance our vendors are traveling, Farmer’s Market for November 23 is canceled. 

***Remember next week is Small Town Christmas in Coudersport.  Our market vendors will be throughout the festival that day. 

Support the festivities for a fun day.

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 Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The next market will be this Saturday, November 23rd. CANCELED Here is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

*  There will be NO MARKET ON NOVEMBER 30 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.

Job Announcement: Outreach and Communications Advisor

The Potter County Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Outreach and Communications Advisor. The position will be full-time (37.5 hours/week) with a probationary period of six months. The purpose of this position is to oversee the general planning, development, and direction of all communications of the District. Coordinate programs, social media, news releases, and other forms or publication to build and sustain a positive image of the District in the public. The qualified applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to obtain required clearances, and a valid driver’s license. Candidates are preferred to have a degree in an Environmental Field (Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, etc.), Communications, Public Relations, or another related field. The position involves extensive contact, both by phone and in person, with a variety of District customers and partners. The person in this position must have excellent communication skills, a pleasant disposition, be courteous, and detail oriented. Tasks will be assigned and supervised by the District Manager per program needs.

The salary will be commensurate with experience. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, age, sex, ancestry or

national origin.

Contact the Potter County Conservation District for an employment application and full job description at 814-320-4012, or at j.childs@pottercd.com

Deadline for cover letter, application, and resume is November 30th, 2024. Please send a cover letter, application, and resume to:

Jason Childs

Potter County Conservation District

107 Market Street

Coudersport, PA 16915

or

j.childs@pottercd.com

PCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the PCCD will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Panther Pantry has received a mini grant from the University of Pittsburgh Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Luis Olivas, associate dean of inclusion and belonging at Pitt-Bradford, received a $2,000 grant to benefit the pantry, an on-campus program for students facing food insecurity.

Olivas said that Pitt-Bradford anonymously and discreetly gives out around a dozen pre-packaged meals each week to students. The grant will help cover the cost of some meals, which include shelf stable items totaling about 1,500 calories, including cereal, milk oatmeal, macaroni and cheese, canned fruit and snacks.

“We have to make sure that hunger is not an impediment for our students,” Olivas said.

The pantry also accepts donations. Suggested items include granola bars, oatmeal cups, individual mixed nuts, fruit cups, shelf-stable drinks and microwavable meals, tuna in envelopes or pop tops and chips. In-person donations can be dropped off at the Office of Inclusion and Belonging, Room 144, Frame-Westerberg Commons at Pitt-Bradford.

  The Panther Pantry also has an Amazon wish list where donors can purchase needed items that are sent directly to the pantry. For a link to the Amazon wish list or a full list of suggested items, visit www.upb.pitt.edu/panther-pantry.

The Evangelical Covenant Church is hosting their 15th Annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 7 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Homemade soups, pies and baked goods are on the menu as well as Rada Cutlery, Evangelical Covenant Cookbooks, handmade wares, handcrafted jewelry, handing painted crafts and much more.  For further information contact Cheryl Freer at 814-558-0998. 

Mxbbb Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Umary Acid Hyaluronic Due to the Presence of Diclofenac and Omeprazole

MXBBB is voluntarily recalling 1 lot of UMARY ACID HYALURONIC, 30 CAPLETS 850 MG to the consumer level. The products have been found to have omeprazole and diclofenac. FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Umary contains diclofenac and omeprazole.

Risk Statement: The product Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (commonly referred to as NSAIDs). NSAIDs may cause increased risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke, as well as serious gastrointestinal damage, including bleeding, ulceration, and fatal perforation of the stomach and intestines. This hidden drug ingredient may also interact with other medications and significantly increase the risk of adverse events, particularly when consumers use multiple NSAID-containing products. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (commonly referred to as PPI) used to treat gastric (stomach) acid-related disorders. PPI medicines may cause serious skin reactions, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and headaches. This hidden ingredient may mask stomach issues such as erosion, ulcers, and stomach cancer, and it can also interact with other medications and should not be taken with certain medications. MXBBB has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall till date.

UMARY was distributed Nationwide Via Amazon.

Hunters Get Their Deer Aged and Weighed for Free

Bradford, Pa.:  The Kinzua Quality Deer Cooperative (KQDC) will operate TWO DEER CHECK STATIONS this year on SR 59 and SR 346.   The days of operation will be Saturday, Sunday, Monday, November 30-December 2 and Saturday, December 7.  Hours of operation will be 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. all four days.

One KQDC deer check station will be in Marshburg along SR 59 again this year.  The check station will be 0.4 miles east of Timberdoodle Flats at the John Perkins Parking Lot.  Wooden signs on sawhorses will be placed along SR 59 and at Timberdoodle Flats to direct hunters to the check station.

The second KQDC deer check station will be at the Willows Restaurant on SR 346 along Willow Creek in Corydon Township about four miles east of the Willow Bay Recreation Area.  The GPS address is 2669 West Washington Street.  

Bradford, PA – Open Arms Community Church, a Free Methodist congregation, is set to swap buildings with the First Baptist Church of Bradford in a unique and transformative partnership that will enhance their ability to serve the community. The move, scheduled for Spring 2025, will see Open Arms relocating from its current location at 1289 East Main Street in Foster Township to the First Baptist Church building at 71 Congress Street in downtown Bradford.

This unprecedented swap began in September 2023, when Pastor Jeremy Childs of First Baptist approached Open Arms’ Lead Pastor Zoe Hatcher about the possibility of exchanging properties. Both churches are debt-free and have seen an opportunity to better align their facilities with their growing ministry needs. Neither congregation is seeking financial gain from the transaction; rather, the swap aims to create a more effective environment for worship, outreach, and community engagement.
“We were excited to hear about the opportunity,” said Pastor Hatcher. “Their congregation was looking for a smaller space to maintain, and we were in need of more room for our growing congregation. After prayerful consideration and discussions with our Leadership Team, we agreed to explore the feasibility of the swap.”
The leadership teams of both churches, along with denominational advisors and legal advisors, have worked together to assess the logistics of the move. Multiple building inspections and financial projections were conducted, and both congregations voted in favor of the swap. Open Arms members voted in favor in August, and First Baptist Church followed suit in September.

Port Allegany had five Gator football players selected to the Olean Times Herald Big 30 All-Star Team.  On Offense was Aiden Bliss, Carson Neely and Juuso Young.  On Defense are Nick Wilfong and Tristan Kiser. They are pictured (front row, left to right) Carson Neely, Juuso Young; (back) Nick Wilfong, Tristan Kiser, and Aiden Bliss.  

HARRISBURG – Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) today announced that the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority has awarded grant funding for the purchase of more than 170 laptops in communities where affordability has been identified as a significant barrier to digital broadband access and expansion.

“Connecting underserved, rural households, schools and local governments with the technology and resources they need to successfully bridge the digital divide is absolutely critical for making our entire region more appealing for future development and family-sustaining job creation,” said Dush “Best of all, these laptop devices will be distributed to provide affordable and reliable online access to education, workforce training and other vital community services—all at no cost to local residents.”

The recipients of the laptops are:

• Brockway Center for Arts and Technology (Jefferson County), receiving 72 laptops.
• McKean County (Smethport), receiving 100 laptops.

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total accumulations between 5 and 12
inches, with the highest amounts on the ridgetops. Lower
elevations could see 3 to 5 inches of snow accumulations.

* WHERE…Northern Lycoming, Potter, Schuylkill, and Tioga Counties.

* WHEN…From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS…The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may
down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel
could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.

Jackie Hazen, a member of the Quilt of Valor Foundation and the Smethport Piecemakers Quilt Guild and Elaine Irons, President of the Guild, recognized two veterans with quilts.  In 2003, a quilter named Catherine Roberts started the movement that became Quilts of Valor when her son was delayed in Iraq.  It was literally a dream that Catherine had that showed a service member sitting by his cot with his head in his hands.  While she was dreaming she saw this soldier wrapped in a quilt with a smlle now on his face.  When she awoke she decided that any veteran that had been touched by war would benefit from a quilt.  Since that dream, quilts have been presented to 400,910 veterans touched by war.  

Thousands of quiters all over the United States work daily to create quilts to cover veterans.  A Quilt of Valor brings a three part message – first, quilters honor veterans for their service, their sacrifice and their valor.  They are thanked for the price paid on behaf of the American people; second, freedom is not free.  The quilts are meant to bring comfort and remind veterans they are forever in the quilters’ thoughts and prayers; thrid – a Quilt of Valor is not a charity quilt or just a  blanket, – it consists of three layers:  the top represents communities and al the individuals who have contibuted to it and are part of presenting the quilts; the middle layer of batting represents the warmth, comfort, peace and healing wished for the veteran; and finally, the backing is the strength that supports the other layers, as veterans are supported and loved by their friends, family, community and nation.  

The first of the two veterans honored was James Watson.  James is an Army veteran from 1972-1974 where he worked as an electrician.  

The second veteran recognized was Patrick Dotson who seved from 1966-1970. in the Air Force where he served as an administrator stateside while a brother served in Vietnam.  

The quilts are meant to comfort, heal and welcome home the veterans and to thank tham for their dedicated service to the country and the role they played in protecting our freedom. 

WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
405 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024


Warren-McKean-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield-Northern
Centre-
Including the cities of Renovo, DuBois, Emporium, Clearfield,
Philipsburg, Ridgway, Bradford, Warren, and St. Marys
405 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
  inches.

* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Saturday. Any snow
  late today will be light. The heaviest snow will fall late tonight
  into Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
946 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024


Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, and Wellsville
946 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 7 inches. The
  greatest accumulations expected across the higher terrain.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will
  impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Little to no snow accumulation expected at
  lower elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited
visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, be careful on stairs, sidewalks,
and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing
your risk of a fall and injury.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
405 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

Potter-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Schuylkill-
Including the cities of Pottsville, Trout Run, Coudersport,
Mansfield, and Wellsboro
405 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total accumulations over 6 inches
  possible on the ridgetops.

* WHERE...Northern Lycoming, Potter, Schuylkill, and Tioga Counties.

* WHEN...From this afternoon through Friday afternoon. The heaviest
  snow will fall tonight into Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Dickinson Center, Inc. (DCI), a non-profit organization and affiliate of Journey Health System, is proud to announce a generous donation from Liberty Pressed Metals (LPM) in support of their “Building for Tomorrow” capital campaign. This vital contribution will aid in the construction of Dickinson’s new facility in St. Marys, ensuring that over 1,200 children and adults receive continued access to high-quality behavioral health annually. 

With mental health challenges affecting both residents and members of the workforce, this support helps strengthen Dickinson’s mission to provide essential services to individuals, children, and families across the region.