Volunteers (L-R) Larry Herbstritt, Tracy Leet and Marty Maiuro, 3 of 8 volunteers participating in the Potter County Democratic Committee’s roadside clean-up of 2 miles on Rt. 44 north of Coudersport.

The Potter County Democratic Committee has officially adopted this section of State Rt. 44  as part of the PennDOT “Adopt-a-Highway” program.  The clean-up took place on Earth Day, Saturday, April 20^th.  Numerous bags of trash were collected, giving the roadway a much-improved appearance.

State Rt. 44 was specifically selected by the Committee since it traverses Potter County north to south and serves as a gateway to many communities and points of interest including the Dark Skies at Cherry Springs State Park.

This is just one of the many ways local Democrats serve our community, in keeping with the Committee’s desire to protect and enhance the quality of life in the county.  To learn more, visit  www.pottercountydemocrats.com or find us on Facebook. 

The Potter County Democratic Committee is the official governing body for the County Party, working toward broader representation by Democrats at the local, state, and national levels.

Pennsylvania Lumber Museum

Bring the family to our Spring Antique Show on Saturday, April 20, and Sunday, April 21 to shop a variety of antiques and collectibles, including furniture, clothing, toys, books, and more. Historic trade demonstrations will be happening throughout the day.

Saturday only, visitors can see the museum’s steam-powered sawmill in action!

$8.00/Adult, $5.00/Youth (ages 4 to 11)

The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum is located at 5660 US Route 6, Ulysses TWP, PA 16948

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of April 15. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in McKean County for the coming week is as follows:

Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning

• Route 346 (Washington Street) at a bridge near Hedgehog Lane in Bradford Township. Monday, April 22, through Friday, April 26. This work takes place off the roadway and has minimal, if any, traffic impact.

Pennsylvania has some of the oldest bridges in the country, with an age of more than 50 years on average. Preventive maintenance is vital in extending the life of the structures. As such, PennDOT maintenance crews perform some bridge deck patching and structural repairs.

BRADFORD, PA – The Pavilion, the skilled nursing facility at Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC), is offering paid certified nursing assistant (CNA) courses. The classes start upon acceptance into the program and offers rolling admissions throughout the year.   

The Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved course provides paid training for students. Evening and weekend classes may also be available.  

Rehearsals are well underway for Hamilton-Gibson Productions’ presentation of Silent Sky, a play that shows its main character, Henrieta Leavitt, attempting to balance her work aspirations with home and family life. 

Director Jessie Thompson says, “We hope to not only share the story of her significant contributions to science, but also to show what obstacles were in place, and how she dealt with them. She had strong and sometimes complicated family ties, and achieving certain milestones in her work was also very important to her.”

            BRADFORD, PA – Bradford Hospital Foundation (BHF), the fundraising and philanthropic organization that supports Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC), is hosting a Women’s Wellness Tea on Saturday, May 11. The event is taking place at the Pennhills Country Club, Bradford, PA with all proceeds benefitting the BHF Sabrina Goode Imaging Services Fund.

Belmont, NY –  The Allegany County Democrats collected 12 bags/boxes of non-perishable food and personal care items when they met recently in Cuba. The goods were donated to the food pantry operated by the Cuba Council of Churches: Our Lady of Angels Roman Catholic Church, Christ Episcopal Church, First Baptist Church, Cuba United Methodist Church, and North Park Wesleyan Church. This service project is one of the ways the Democratic Committee lives its motto: “Serving our Community”.

“It always warms the heart and stirs the soul to see the people of our community step up to take care of the poor,” states Pastor Jon Ward of North Park Wesleyan. “Our Food Pantry is for the residents of the Cuba part of the Cuba-Rushford School District.  We assist people with food in difficult times as well as gas vouchers for medical trips or job interviews, lodging in emergency situations, and a massive Holiday Assistance Program each year at Christmas”. 

The pantry is located at the First Baptist Church, 17 South St., and is open by appointment. Simply call 585-968-2347 (North Park Wesleyan Church’s office) for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Please join the county Democrats on Saturday, May 11^th in Little Genesee for coffee and to support the community’s local food pantry.  Contact us for details at info@alleganycountydemocrats.org, or 585-610-4321 or on Facebook (  https://www.facebook.com/alleganycodems ) or Threads  (  https://www.threads.net/@allegany_ny_dems  ) 

The Allegany County Democratic Committee is the official governing body for the County Party, working toward broader representation by Democrats at the local, state, and national levels.

Potter County Today

April 18th, 2024—Potter County Commissioners Nancy Grupp, Robert Rossman and Paul Heimel are working with Maintenance Director Joe Kurtz on a plan to deal with the deterioration of windows at the F.W. Gunzburger County Office Building. In anticipation of a project that could cost more than $1 million, involving nearly 250 windows as well as frames and entry systems, county leaders are seeking state and/or federal grants. One potential funding source being pursued is a Community Facilities grant involving federal funding administered by the Pa. Dept. of Community and Economic Development.

The money would be used for materials, labor, site preparation, engineering and related services. New windows would preserve the historic building and ensure its continued use for county government operations, education, access to technology and health care, conferences, gymnasium recreation, community and government meetings and other functions. Two tenants, Penn State Extension and Dickinson Center Inc., would also benefit. In the long term, much of the project cost would be recovered through substantial reductions in energy costs.