Gregory Sahm, age 72, of Bolivar, NY

Gregory Sahm, age 72, of Bolivar, NY, went home to be with the Lord on August 12, 2023.
He is survived by his wife, Melissa; his sister, Annette and niece, Joahnna; his three daughters, Danielle, Emily, and Hannah; and three beloved grandchildren.
Greg was born in Lancaster, PA to Mildred and Harold Sahm. He earned his degree from Maryland University, where he graduated with honors. Later, he discovered a love of science and returned for his teaching degree.
Over the next 34 years, he enjoyed a career as a science teacher at Bolivar-Richburg Central School. In addition to teaching, Greg coached wrestling and tennis. He was a mentor to many generations of students.
Kenneth J. Hanes, Jr. age 56, of Elkland, PA

Kenneth J. Hanes, Jr. age 56, of Elkland, PA passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Bradford County Manor in Troy.
Born December 10, 1966 in Blossburg, he was the son of Kenneth J. Hanes, Sr. and Regina A. (Loucks) Guill.
Patricia A. Morrison, 77, formerly of Annin Creek Rd., Port Allegany, PA

Patricia A. Morrison, formerly of Annin Creek Rd., Port Allegany, PA passed away Tuesday (Aug. 8, 2023) in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born January 25, 1946, in Daytona Beach, FL, she was a daughter of Robin D. and Rita M. McCarthy Johnson. On Mar. 8, 1963, in Delaware County, PA, she married Stephen V. Morrison, who survives.
She was a graduate of Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School, Drexel Hill, PA, where she met her husband, Stephen, and Irish and Italian Combo and clash.
She attended nursing school and was a few classes short of getting her degree.
KANE WOMAN CONVICTED OF FIREARMS VIOLATIONS AND STOLEN PROPERTY

(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania; August 15, 2023): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, following a two day jury trial at the McKean County Courthouse, Marily Woodford McMahon, of Kane, was convicted of charges related to firearms and stolen property.
Troopers with the Pennsylvania State Police-Lewis Run barracks received information from two separate investigations that stolen firearms and controlled substances would be located at the defendant’s residence on Haines Street in Kane.
Missionary work talk to be held at Open Arms
Open Arms Church will host a luncheon on Sunday, Aug. 20, that features a talk about missionary work by Rich and Laurie Sheriff.
The event will take place at the auditorium located in Open Arms and will start at 12:30 pm.
ServSafe Food Safety Certification

ServSafe is a certification program developed by the Restaurant Association Education Foundation. The course meets certification requirements for individuals who are responsible for the safe handling of food in restaurants, schools, elder care facilities, lodges, bed and breakfasts, community centers, and other food concessions (organizations or businesses that sell or prepare food on a regular basis).
This course, taught by Rick Kralj, Penn State Educator, is scheduled for Mondays, September 25 and October 2, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost is $185/person. The registration deadline is Monday, September 18th. To register, call (877) 489-1398 or go to http://extension.psu.edu/food-safety/serv-safe.
Cole Foundation Annual Online Auction
The Cole Foundation’s annual online auction is now LIVE and you can begin bidding on some great items!

All proceeds from this auction benefit our patients, residents, and their families at UPMC Cole, Cole Place, and Cole Manor.
Bidding will close on Saturday, August 19th at 8:00 pm. Thanks for participating and HAPPY BIDDING!
PITT-BRADFORD STUDENTS PUBLISH WITH PROFESSOR ABOUT HEAT RESISTANCE

BRADFORD, Pa. – Dr. Lanre Morenikeji, an assistant professor of biology at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, is serious about providing undergraduate students with research opportunities.
Last year, five students collaborated with him on various research projects, and three of them published papers alongside their mentor. This coming academic year, he is again involving a handful of students in his research.
Morenikeji is an immunologist: a person who studies how the body responds to disease. He collaborates with undergraduates at Pitt-Bradford as well as other PhDs and graduate students at other universities on several projects.
Pressure Canner Gauge Testing – Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Penn State Extension – McKean County located at 17129 Route 6 Smethport, PA (814)887 5613 Ext 200 will be offering free pressure canner gauge testing on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
No appointment is necessary. If you are unable to attend during these hours, please call the office and make arrangements to drop off your lid and gauge at the extension office prior to August 22, 2023. You will then be notified when your gauge has been tested.
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.































