Robert Allen “Bob” Bly, 59, of Derrick City, passed away peacefully at his home on December 3, 2025.
He was born November 11, 1966, in Bradford, a son of James Bly of Bradford, and the late Nancy Bly. He was a 1984 graduate of Smethport Area High School.
Bob was currently employed as a Foreman at Alleghany Industrial Insulation of Lewis Run. Prior to that, he worked as a Foreman for many years at DM Industries.
Mary B. Contant “beloved wife, mother, and grandmother”
COUDERSPORT, PA—Mary B. Contant, 87, 0f Coudersport, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, after a long illness.
Born on Thursday, November 3, 1938 in Longview, Texas, she was a daughter of Kirby and Helen Dunning White. In 1955 in Spokane, WA, she married George W. Wilson, who passed away in 1989. On June 20, 1998 in Coudersport, she married Gilles S. Contant, who survives.
Mary was employed for many years at the former Pure Carbon in Coudersport. She enjoyed spending time at her cabin and tending to her flower beds. She cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.
When: Tuesday 12/9/25, Two Sessions 9:30-10:45 or 1:00-2:45
Where: Seneca Highlands CTC (219 Edison Bates Dr, Port Allegany)
Please join Mr. Bryant and his Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications students for a global AI learning event at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center.
The workshop is open to all ability levels, and computers will be provided for use during the workshop.
Please register at www.bit.ly/shctcai2025
Vetoquinol USA, Inc., Fort Worth, TX, is recalling six lots of FOLLTROPIN® (porcine pituitary-derived follicle stimulating hormone for injection) Kits, due to the presence of particulate matter in the sterile diluent vial.
Particulates were observed during routine examination of retained samples of the sterile diluent vials for the following lots:
| Kit Lot # | Diluent Lot # | Expiration Date | Distribution Begin Date | Distribution End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 510578 | 840915 | 5/31/2026 | 08/30/2023 | 10/23/2023 |
| 510579 | 844585 | 5/31/2026 | 10/23/2025 | 11/06/2023 |
| 510580 | 844583 | 5/31/2026 | 11/06/2023 | 06/18/2024 |
| 510581 | 934975 | 1/31/2027 | 06/18/2024 | 12/13/2024 |
| 717059 | 934976 | 1/31/2027 | 06/09/2025 | 10/28/2025 |
| 510582 | 934973 | 1/31/2027 | 12/13/2024 | 06/09/2025 |
Risk Statement: The administration of an injectable product that contains particulate matter may result in injection site reaction or hypersensitivity reaction in response to the foreign material. Some possible clinical signs of an adverse event include pain and/or swelling/wounds at the injection site, as well as decreased activity level, fever, and/or labored breathing. If you observe any of these or any other concerning signs in an animal that may have been administered this product, please contact a veterinarian as soon as possible. To date, no adverse event reports have been received for the listed batches.
Robert A. Bly, 59, of Derrick City, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
EAST HANOVER, N.J., Nov. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mondelēz Global LLC announced today a voluntary recall of 70 cases of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches and sold in the following U.S. states: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Alabama.
This recall is limited to 1 SKU and 2 Code Dates previously recalled in July. This action is not an expansion of that prior recall and is being conducted out of an abundance of caution.
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) advises drivers in the State College area that traffic will be reduced to one lane on a section of Route 26 North (Beaver Avenue) in State College Borough on Tuesday, December 9. This short-term closure will enable workers for Penn State University to utilize a crane in the roadway to remove a rooftop generator from a downtown building.
This traffic pattern will close the left lane of Route 26 northbound between South Fraser and Kelly Aly and is planned for 7:00 AM until Noon on Tuesday, December 9. Drivers are asked to use caution in the area and to be alert for workers or equipment in the roadway.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a flood damage repair project continues on Route 220 in Davidson Township, Sullivan County.
Between Monday, December 8, 2025 and Thursday, December 11, 2025, Main Street (Route 2002) will be closed between Route 220 and Michelle Road while the contractor, Mitchell Knorr Contracting, Inc. replaces damaged pipes. A detour using Route 220 and Michelle Road will be in place through the afternoon of December 11, weather permitting.
Brenda J. TRIPLETT, 79, of Port Allegany, PA, died Tuesday, December 2, 2025 in Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY. Born May 27, 1946, in St. Marys, she was the daughter of Roy E. and Hazel E. Cleaveland Wertz. On April 6, 1963, in Cody, WY, she married Samuel Gordon Triplett, who predeceased her on June 25, 2003.
A graduate of Port Allegany High School, she was a homemaker raising her children. Brenda was an artist and commissioned by many local people for her artwork. She was a member of Port Allegany Alliance Church.
PA Wilds Conservation Shops at Leonard Harrison and Kinzua Bridge state parks will operate long-term, selling products that are at least 90 percent sourced from small businesses in rural areas of the PA Wilds — online shopping is also available at shop.pawilds.com.
Under Governor Shapiro’s leadership, Pennsylvania’s outdoor industry has grown by 10 percent — adding $2 billion to the state’s economy, nearly 4,000 new jobs, and supporting more than 168,000 jobs overall.
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced a 35-year lease for the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship to operate gift shops at two popular state parks — Kinzua Bridge and Leonard Harrison — in northcentral Pennsylvania. This long-term agreement is part of the Governor Josh Shapiro’s efforts to connect outdoor tourism with community growth and support for small businesses.
Harrisburg – The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg.
Livestream of the Public MeetingThe PUC will be streaming video of its regularly scheduled public meetings live on its website.
Public Meeting AgendaHere is the link for the Public Meeting Agenda on December 4, 2025.
Archived AudioA link to the archived audio will be accessible at the Public Meeting Video page and will be posted shortly after the conclusion of the public meeting.
For more information about the PUC visit our website at puc.pa.gov.
More than 26% of Pennsylvania’s 9.1 million licensed drivers are 65 and older.
The Commonwealth offers driving resources to assist older Pennsylvanians continue to get where they need to go safely.
York, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), the Pennsylvanian Insurance Department (PID), and the American Automobile Association (AAA) shared safe driving advice and resources available for older Pennsylvanians with residents at the White Rose Senior Center in York.
“Mobility is essential to quality of life at any age, especially as friends and families gather to celebrate the holiday season,” said Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Executive Deputy Secretary Larry Shifflet. “While many older drivers have a lifetime of valuable driving experience to draw from, PennDOT continually seeks to balance the safety of our roadways with the need for independence and autonomy.”
Learn more and apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)<https://www.pa.gov/services/dhs/apply-for-the-low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap>
Jennifer Hagaman | Veterans’ Service Specialist | Region 3 Central PA | USAF Veteran
PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs | Bureau of Veterans Outreach and Reintegration
40 Fisher Ave. | Jonestown PA 17038-8202
Work Cell: 717-639-5568
Hunters Have Opportunity for Popular Buck and Doe Raffle
Bradford, Pa.: The Kinzua Quality Deer Cooperative (KQDC) announces that they will have their two deer check stations operating on Saturday, 12/6, from 10 am until 6 pm. Hunters are encouraged to bring in their deer to learn all the information about their deer. The two check stations are on SR 59 at the John Perkins parking lot in Marshburg and at the Willows Restaurant parking lot on SR 346 west of Bradford.
POSITION VACANCY
The Coudersport Area School District is seeking applicants for a General Cafeteria Worker – 5 hr./day, effective immediately.
Interested applicants should send a complete application package, including a letter of interest, application, current clearances (Act 24/31/34/151/168) and resumé to the Office of the Superintendent, CASD, 698 Dwight Street, Coudersport, PA 16915 by December 17, 2025.
POSITION VACANCIES
The Coudersport Area School District is seeking applicants for the following positions:
HS Math Teacher (remainder of the school year)
Long Term Substitute Teacher for Kindergarten
Interested applicants should send a complete application package including a letter of interest, application, PA certificate, current clearances (Act 24/31/34/151/168), resumé, and transcripts to the Office of the Superintendent, CASD, 698 Dwight Street, Coudersport PA 16915 by December 17, 2025.
Thomas R. Davido, 72, of Ridgway, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Aruba with his wife by his side.
He was born on September 17, 1953, in Ridgway, the son of the late Donald J. and Ruth C. Harvey Davido.
On May 10, 1975, at St. Leo Church, he married Jo-Ann Marchese, with whom he celebrated 50 years of a blessed marriage.
The Potter County Jail Board meeting originally scheduled for Friday, Dec. 5, has been cancelled. Those with questions or comments about the jail are reminded that they can submit them to the board through email sent to pcjailboard@pottercountypa.net.
Jail Board members are Commissioner Paul Heimel (chair), Sheriff Kevin Siska (vice chair), Commissioner Nancy Grupp (secretary), Judge Stephen Minor, District Attorney Andy Watson, and Commissioner Robert Rossman. Chief Commissioners Clerk Jessica Giebel serves as administrator.
