2019-06-08

The Old Timer


Many people today are alarmed because foreign companies are spying on us. They don’t realize that espionage dates back many years. When I was based in Alaska with the Air Force, we were sworn to secrecy about our mission. Each night, we listed to Moscow Molly on the shortwave radio. She was a Russian propagandist who knew more about our […]

Correspondence

Mueller Report focus group Dear editor: A special book discussion group is being formed by Friends of Potter County, spearheaded by Wanda Shirk, Linda Klingaman and Elizabeth Jarrard. “Potter County Reads the Mueller Report” will be held at the Coudersport Public Library from 6 pm to 7:30 pm on June 24 and July 8, 15, 22 and 29. It is […]

Austin July 4 celebration

Austin Pride Committee has announced details of this year’s Independence Day weekend firework display. It will be held shortly after dusk on Saturday, July 6. The show will once again be fired from the Austin Area School ground, where concessions will be set up and open at 5 pm.

New feature at Mitchell Park

A Coudersport Boy Scout is following in the footsteps of his brother in crafting an Eagle project that will leave a lasting impact on the community. Nash Delp, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Delp, is building a gaga ball court at Mitchell Park. He shared details at a recent Coudersport Rotary Club meeting Nash must plan, organize, and implement […]

Potter County to allot CDBG funds

Roughly $200,000 in federal funds is coming to Potter County in a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) this year. Commissioners Doug Morley, Paul Heimel and Susan Kefover will review applications and decide how the money is allotted. In recent years, the commissioners have targeted CDBG funds for water system improvements and wastewater treatment plant upgrades, including close to $200,000 from […]

Devoted Quilters Support Vets

A group of dedicated quilters continues to support military veterans in the Oswayo Valley. “Devoted Quilters” members (from left) Deanna Taylor, Betty Bean, Julie Dingman and Monica Thomas recently updated American Legion Post 530 officers on their progress. They made 36 lap quilts for wounded veterans coming to the LEEK Hunting and Mountain Preserve in Oswayo. Among other projects was […]

Goings On

Week of June 8 Saturday, June 8: Community Health Screening – Sponsored by Emporium Rotary ~ Call 1-800-370-9640 for info or to register Galeton Spring Clean Up Day – Galeton borough garage from 8am – 3pm Youth & Family Field Day – PA Lumber Museum, Rt. 6 between Galeton & Coudersport, with registration at 8:15, events begin 9am ~ Visit […]

Max C. Greeley

Max C. “Grumpy” Greeley Jr., 88, an Austin native and long-time resident of Roulette, died May 30, 2019, in UPMC Cole after a short illness. Born on April 9, 1931 in Austin, he was a son of Max C. Sr. and Blanche Purdy Greeley. On Feb. 14, 1954, he married Marian Treat, who died on Jan. 16, 1997. A graduate […]

Randi H. Lawrence

Randi H. Lawrence, 70, of Coudersport, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. She was born on April 11, 1949, in Elmira, N.Y., the daughter of Dorothy (Outman) Murdock and her husband, Jack Murdock, of Knoxville. Randi shared the last 30 years with her life partner, Laurie Shear. Randi was a graduate of Troupsburg (N.Y.) High School and earned her […]

Judy A. Plant

Judy A. Plant, 72, a lifelong resident of Coudersport and Austin, passed away with her loving family by her side on June 5, 2019, in UPMC Cole Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Unit, after a long illness. Born on Jan. 13, 1947, in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Wayne and Marion Green Walker. On July 25, 1964, in Austin, she […]