Causer to Offer Property Tax/Rent Rebate Assistance at Coudersport Senior Center Next Week
COUDERSPORT – The annual Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinics hosted by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will conclude next week, though assistance continues to be available at his offices in Bradford, Coudersport and Kane.
The final clinic will be held on Wednesday, March 13, from 9-11 a.m. at the Coudersport Senior Center, 165 Route 6 West. The service is free.
A new state law increased income eligibility limits to $45,000 for both homeowners and renters, and residents should exclude 50% of Social Security when calculating income. The maximum rebate was also increased from $650 to $1,000. The program benefits eligible residents 65 years and older; widows and widowers 50 years and older; and people with disabilities 18 years and older.
To file for the rebate, residents must have the following documentation to allow claims to be processed:
- Renters will need a 2023 PA Rent Certificate, completed by their landlord, or statement from HUD office; 2023 proof of income, such as Social Security/Disability Form 1099, employment W-2, Pension/Retirement Form 1099 and Interest/Dividends Form 1099; and a driver’s license or photo identification. Some may also need to bring a death certificate, life lease or deed.
- Homeowners will need proof of 2023 paid property taxes to their county, municipality and school district; 2023 proof of income, such as Social Security/Disability Form 1099, employment W-2, Pension/Retirement Form 1099 and Interest/Dividends Form 1099; and a driver’s license or photo identification. Some may also need to bring a death certificate, life lease or deed.
Applicants who wish to receive their rebates through direct deposit should bring a check for account information. If not, paper checks will be mailed. Disbursements should begin after July 1.
Assistance is always available at Causer’s offices in Bradford (78 Main St., 814-362-4400), Coudersport (107 S. Main St., 814-274-9769) or Kane (54 Fraley St., 814-837-0880). Residents may also apply online at mypath.pa.gov.
Seniors 2 Seniors Program
The Potter County Education Council, Tri-Co Connections, the Potter County Human Services Area Agency on Aging, and our local school districts are continuing to team up to implement a county-wide program called Seniors 2 Seniors. This program teaches basic computer skills, digital literacy, and cybersecurity to senior citizens so that they have the skills and knowledge to utilize the many benefits of high-speed Internet. As a part of this program, local high school students volunteer to provide on-site support to each of the adults who participate in the course.
Online Auction of Contents of Former Potter Pack Assembly Factory in Roulette, PA
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Elkland SAR Assists in Search For Missing Man in Allegany National Forest
Elkland Search and Rescue
On Tuesday morning at 5:15 am, Elkland Sar was requested by the Sheffield Vol. Fire Dept. to respond to assist them with a search. A 65-year-old male went missing from a hike Monday afternoon and didn’t return to his residence from the Allegheny National Forest. Search operations were run throughout the night in the hopes of locating the individual. At 5 am, the searchers pulled back to rest.
As searchers were being dropped off to start their search tasks in the morning, the individual made his way to a road and was transported back to the Command Post and evaluated by a medical team. ( I apologize for not knowing what agency they were from).
It was noted the individual had a medical emergency while hiking and after resting the night was able to continue walking out in the morning. Also worth noting, was the individual was prepared with a backpack and built a fire to keep warm throughout the night.
Robert M. McCann, 59, of 23 Gilbert Lane, Bradford, PA.
Robert M. McCann, 59, of 23 Gilbert Lane, Bradford, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Carol Ann Scott, 68, of Mount Juliet, TN, formerly of Bradford, PA.
Carol Ann Scott, 68, of Mount Juliet, TN, formerly of Bradford, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at her residence, with her sister and husband by her side.
Born July 1, 1955, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Pearl A. (Weaver) Sloan.
Carol attended Bradford Area school.
On April 3, 1976, in Aiken, she married Robert Scott who survives.
Carol was employed at Pepperell Braiding.
She enjoyed attending bingo, scrabble online, and watching son Matthew in Special Olympics.
Charlie T. Sitterson, 67, of Warren, PA
Charlie T. Sitterson
Charlie T. Sitterson, 67, of Warren, PA, formerly of Orlando, FL, died on Tuesday March 5, 2024, in his home.
He was born March 9, 1956, in Norfolk, VA, he was the adopted son of Jimmie and Mariea Bunn. Charlie was raised in Pinellas Park, FL, moved to Warren, PA in 1980 until 1995, when he relocated Orlando, Flordia.
He worked as a laborer at United Refining in Warren and also worked in construction. Charlie enjoyed cooking for his family and friends, boating, fishing, and watching sports. In his younger years, Charlie excelled in baseball and later softball. He was an avid fan of the Atlanta Falcons and the Little League World Series. He was a member of the Warren Eagles Club #313. In 2018, he returned to Warren to be closer to his family.
Wellsville Police Blotter
Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Wellsville Police arrested Zackery D. Truax, age 29 of Andover, charging him with Harassment 2nd (Violation). The charge stems from an incident that took place on East Pearl Street on February 16th.
Truax was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Truax was released and is due back in Wellsville Village Court on April 2nd at 4:30 pm.
Online Auction of Contents of Former Potter Pack Assembly Factory in Roulette, PA
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CONTENTS OF COMMERCIAL ASSEMBLY FACTORY
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11664 Route 6, ROULETTE, PA Click to Map
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3/5/2024 TO 3/19/2024 SOFT CLOSE STARTS MARCH 19 AT 7:00 PM INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL MACHINERY, COMPRESSORS, FORKLIFT, INDUSTRIAL WORK TABLES, PUSH CARTS, RACKS, SHELVING AND 50 + VARIOUS TYPES OF WORKING MACHINERY, LARGE AMOUNT OF SCRAP MATERIAL AND MACHINERY
Erwin R. Niles, 85, of Wellsboro, PA
Erwin R. Niles, 85, of Wellsboro, PA passed away Tuesday March 5, 2024, at UPMC Soldiers and Sailors. He was born March 12, 1938, in Wellsboro to Donald G. and Eva A. (Perry) Niles. Erwin was an accomplished cook, served in the National Guard, and worked at Papas Restaurant in Tarpon Springs, FL.
Enjoy Maple Weekend at Sons of Dunn Family Farm on North Ayers Hill Road in Coudersport
Potter – Tioga Maple Producers Association
Sons of Dunn Family Farm is #5 on our brochure!
Join them for the 20th Annual Potter-Tioga Maple Weekend! Red Horse Grill is back this year serving up their deliciousness!
God’s Country Kettle Corn will make its 2024 opening appearance! They also have added maple milkshakes and fresh squeezed lemonade to the lineup this year 
Guided Nature Walk Saturday
Talk a guided nature walk at Lyman Run State Park on Saturday, March 9 from 1 PM – 3 PM. We will be hiking to the site of a historic birch still while looking for signs of spring. If it’s too rainy to hike, stop by the Schott Pavilion to learn about the historic birch processing industry in Potter County. Be prepared with a raincoat, hiking shoes, hiking poles/sticks, and water.
Meet at the Schott Pavilion above the beach house. No pre-registration required.
No pre-registration required. Please note that our flush restrooms are closed for the season. For more information, visit https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/lyman_run_state_park, call 814-435-5010 or email lymanrunsp@pa.gov
Potter County Animal Assistance Project (PCAAP) will be holding a Volunteer Workshop Meeting
Potter County Animal Assistance Project (PCAAP) will be holding a Volunteer Workshop Meeting on Monday, March 11 at 6pm at the Riley Gallery, 131 N. Main St. (next to the Hotel Crittenden,) Coudersport, Pennsylvania.
This meeting is open to the public and we encourage people from across Potter County to attend, as we need additional volunteers from all areas.
Assistance is needed with everything from fundraising and administrative duties, to grant research and writing, to cat trapping and transportation. We’re looking for new ideas and new members willing to jump in and get involved to keep this project running.
Over the past two years, PCAAP has lost a good deal of the grant support upon which we were founded, making it necessary to cut back some of our programs while we try to get additional grants and raise funds. Our handful of hard-working volunteers are doing the best that they can, but additional assistance is needed to continue the work that we are doing and, hopefully, bring back those programs that we have been forced to cut due to lack of funds and/or lack of volunteers.
Please consider attending this meeting! We also would like to personally invite any Potter County, township and borough officials, as well as local business owners, to attend this meeting and find out what our program is all about.
If you would like to get involved but are unavailable for the meeting, please contact Lori Hansen, PCAAP Secretary, by email at Lhansen@zitomedia.net or by text at 814-389-5599 so you can be added to the mailing list and get updates on volunteer opportunities.
