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The youth of the First Presbyterian Church, 54 East Corydon Street, along with several University of Pittsburgh at Bradford students, will be collecting donations from members and friends at the church for the “ Souper “ Bowl of Caring on Sunday. This program began with a simple prayer a number of years ago reminding those who enjoy the Super Bowl game to be mindful of those without even a bowl of soup to eat. This prayer inspired a single church in South Carolina to invite other congregations to join in collecting money to be donated to local charities and soup kitchens that provide assistance to those in need. For over two decades, America’s youth has participated in this national program to raise funds for local organizations helping people in need. National efforts are made on the Super Bowl weekend, as well as weeks surrounding it, to make it a large celebration of giving and serving others. Participating in the program since 2000, the First Presbyterian Church of Bradford has col...

Charles Cole Memorial Hospital’s Heart of Cole Community Connections employee giving club donated $200 to senior centers throughout CCMH’s service area in Potter, McKean, Cameron and northwestern Tioga counties this holiday season. Pictured for the check presentation to the Potter County Senior Centers are, from left, Jennifer Rossman, HOC committee member; Anna Fair, HOC committee member; Sue Smith, Coudersport Senior Center; Betty Kurtz, Galeton Senior Center; and Patrice Levavasseur, HOC committee member. Ginny Steadman from Ulysses and Kathy Anders from Oswayo Valley senior centers were not available for the photo. The HOC Community Connections fund also donated to Meals on Wheels programs in Potter, McKean and Cameron counties. Photo courtesy of CCMH

Remember the Red Cross Strawberry Shortcake Drive-Thru from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Friday in the First Presbyterian Church parking lot off Congress Street. Proceeds benefit the Red Cross Meals on Wheels program.

After holding meetings at various levels within the organization and with community members, the Board of Directors of the McKean-Potter Counties American Red Cross has decided to make a temporary change to the Meals on Wheels program. Starting May 1st, Meals on Wheels in the Bradford area will be delivered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Meals will still be available for all 7 days of the week; however Tuesday meals will be delivered on Mondays and Thursday meals will be delivered on Wednesdays. Weekend meals will still be delivered on Fridays as is the current policy. “This temporary change to the program is a result of an insufficient number of drivers each day to deliver meals,” said Jason Bange, executive director, in an e-mail sent to WESB and The HERO. “The new delivery schedule will be in place until such time as adequate volunteer coverage is recruited.” Anyone with interest in volunteering should contact the Red Cross office as soon as possible. Responsibilities of drivin...