Glenn P. Perkins “Bills fan and hunter; loving “G. Pa”
Glenn Paul Perkins, 70, of Oswayo, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Born on February 25, 1955, he was the son of Reuben and Ella Downs Perkins.
Glenn was employed at RAM Forest Products in Shinglehouse, where he retired after many years of service.
Surviving are a son, R. Kayle (Connie) Perkins of Shinglehouse; a granddaughter, Rubianne Perkins; three sisters, Patty (Bob) Burns, Myra (Mike) LaRock, and Karen (Randy) Stanley; and a brother Stephen Perkins; several nieces and nephews; and many loving friends who enjoyed coming to his “man cave”.
In addition to his parents, Glenn was predeceased by a brother, Mike Perkins; and a sister, Rita Kay Perkins.
In keeping with Glenn’s wishes, there will be no funeral services.
Flowers are gratefully declined.
Glenn’s son entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Glenn, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that one of the women arrested during a drug investigation by the McKean County Drug Task Force has pled guilty. Tammy McMAHON of Bradford pled guilty during a plea hearing at the courthouse on February 19th. MCMAHON admitted that she had delivered crack cocaine while under the surveillance of the McKean County Drug Task Force and that she possessed methamphetamine.
She will appear for sentencing at a future date. Detective Kolin Strawcutter investigated the case. DA Vettenburg-Shaffer urges anyone who suspects illegal drug activity to contact Chief Ryan Yingling of the McKean County Drug Task Force at the District Attorney’s Office at (814) 887-3312 or McKeanDA.org.
Cottonwood Heights, Utah (February 17, 2026) Go Raw LLC is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried Nuggets, 10oz bag, lot code #C25288, Best Buy Date 10/15/2027, because it may contain low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1).
Cats fed diets low in thiamine over time may be at risk for developing a thiamine deficiency. Thiamine is essential for cats.
Symptoms of deficiency in an affected cat can be gastrointestinal or neurological. Early signs of thiamine deficiency may include decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting, failure to grow, and weight loss.
District Attorney and McKean County Law Enforcement Remember Patrolman Steve Jerman (McKean County, February 20, 2026);
McKean County Law Enforcement honors the memory of Patrolman Steve Jerman, who was shot and killed during a traffic stop on February 20, 1999.
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer: “On this solemn anniversary, we remember Patrolman Stephen Jerman’s heroic sacrifice. A true hero whose legacy will continue. He will forever be honored by McKean County Law Enforcement.
It is a life well-lived that lets us know how deep of an impact his death has made.
On this anniversary, we honor Patrolman Stephen M. Jerman and pray for his family.
On behalf of the McKean County District Attorney’s Office and the McKean County Law Enforcement community, I express our sympathy and respect. We vow to honor and remember our fallen officer Patrolman Steven Jerman.”
April 11, 2026, Sartwell Creek Union 11:00 am Religious Ceremony for family and close friends, officiated by Pastor Allen Long and Father Joe Daugherty, 12:00 pm.
Celebration of Life with testimonies from family and close friends, 1:00-4:00 pm.
Open House at the church or family farm, weather permitting.
All are welcome to attend to celebrate and share memories of Mr. Babcock with family and friends.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 13, 2026 – North Kansas City, Missouri, Shaman Botanicals, LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot (Lot B# AAW.501.3) of Alkaloids Chewable Tablets—White Vein to the consumer level. Recent testing showed that the Alkaloids Chewable Tablets—White Vein product contains 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) in an amount more than the declared value of 7.5 mg/tablet.
Risk Statement: Use of the Alkaloids Chewable Tablets—White Vein product could result in consumers ingesting a higher dose than intended, which could result in adverse health effects.
Shaman Botanicals, LLC has not received any reports of adverse events related to this lot of Alkaloids Chewable Tablets—White Vein.
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a former Bradford Area School District bus driver has pled guilty to Child Porn, Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse against a Child, and other charges after an investigation was initiated after the police received a report that he was photographing some of the children on the school bus after having them pose in provocative poses.
Sean Edward WILLIAMS, formerly of Duke Center but currently held at the McKean County Jail, pled guilty during a plea hearing held at the courthouse on February 19th to charges stemming from his acts on the school bus and other crimes.
WILLIAMS pled guilty to Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse against a Child (deviate sexual intercourse/oral sex), Tampering with Evidence, Sexual Abuse of Children (Child Pornography -6 children under age 10), Corruption of Minors, Unlawful Contact with a Minor, and Endangering Welfare (6 children during a course of conduct). The District Attorney told the court that WILLIAMS was a school bus driver as well as a foster parent and, over a two-year period from January 1, 2024, to November 4, 2025, he committed the crimes. DA Vettenburg-Shaffer told the Court that WILLIAMS was a person responsible for the welfare of children on his bus, and he violated that duty of care to specific children on his bus by having them pose in photographs that were provocative for the purpose of his own sexual gratification and retained the photographs.
During the investigation, police discovered that WILLIAMS possessed six photographs of child pornography of children under the age of ten and he was intentionally in contact with a minor for the purpose of engaging in the crime of sexual abuse (child pornography).
The case was investigated by Officer Tony Lama of the City of Bradford Police. As a result of the investigation, Officer Lama was in consultation with the Pennsylvania State Police for crimes that occurred outside of Bradford City. Thereafter, by criminal complaint filed by Pennsylvania State Police Corporal Sierra Rooke, WILLIAMS was charged with Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse on a 1-year-old child for engaging in oral sex on the child while he was a foster parent.
WILLIAMS also removed and destroyed a camera and hard drive on his school bus for the purpose of removing the camera footage from availability for the criminal investigation. After the District Attorney read the facts into the record, WILLIAMS told the Judge he was guilty of the crimes.
The District Attorney gave notice that it was her intention to seek the higher sentence as provided for by two sentencing provisions of the sentencing code to seek the maximum penalty on WILLIAMS.
DA Vettenburg-Shaffer explained: “The crimes committed by WILLIAMS require a lifetime registration as a sexual offender under the law formerly known as Megan’s Law. The crimes require that, additionally, he undergo an evaluation with the Sexual Offender Assessment Board to determine if he meets the definition of a Sexually Violent Predator. The Board has 90 days to complete the evaluation which must be completed prior to sentenced.” Sentencing has been preliminarily set for June 4th.
DA Vettenburg-Shaffer urges anyone who suspects child abuse to call 911 and report it to Childline child abuse hotline at 1-800-932-0313. Services for victims are available by calling the YWCA of Bradford at 1-888-821-6325.
ARREST City of Bradford Police Department Press Release On February 15, 2026, the City of Bradford Police Department took Jason M. McCracken a 37-year-old male into custody on an arrest warrant for misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia related to the use of Methamphetamines, a Schedule II Controlled Substance.
The individual, whose age is 37, was arraigned by Magistrate David Engman and remanded to McKean County Jail on $5,000 cash bail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The City of Bradford Police Department is committed to keeping our community safe and addressing the ongoing issue of drug abuse. We will continue to work tirelessly to combat drug-related crimes and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
If you have any information about illegal drug activity, please contact the City of Bradford Police Department at 814-887-4911. Remember, if you see something, say something.
On February 18, 2026, at approximately 1:04 p.m., City of Bradford Police responded to a report of a screaming female at 24 Orchard Place, Apartment 405.
Upon arrival, officers made contact with an adult female who was visibly bleeding from the face and injured. During the investigation, it was determined that the victim’s boyfriend, a 25-year-old male Jordan Stykemain, had struck her in the face during an argument, causing her injuries.
Officers searched the apartment and located the suspect, who had attempted to conceal himself inside a small cupboard in the kitchen. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to the police station. The suspect was arraigned by Magistrate Luther and remanded to McKean County Jail on $10,000 cash bail.
The City of Bradford Police Department takes domestic violence cases extremely seriously and is committed to holding offenders accountable for their actions. Domestic violence is a serious crime that can have devastating consequences for victims and their families. We urge anyone with information about this incident or any other domestic violence case to come forward and contact us at 814-887-4911.
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please know that help is available. The City of Bradford Police Department is dedicated to providing support and resources to those affected by domestic violence. We encourage anyone who has been a victim of domestic violence to reach out to us or local support services for assistance. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. For more information, please contact the City of Bradford Police Department at 814-887-4911.
“Orchards of a Futile Heaven” was written by Matthew Derby, whose credits include the feature film “Gone in the Night” (2022) starring Winona Ryder and two audio dramas, “Harley Quinn & The Joker: Sound Mind” (2023) featuring Christina Ricci and Billy Magnussen, and “Sandra” (2018) with Ethan Hawke and Kristen Wiig.
The Wellsboro Film Festival is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 20, 21 and 22 during Wellsboro’s Lights, Canvas, Action Winter Weekend. The public is invited to attend.
During the festival, 47 short films are being screened with 24 of them represented by attending filmmakers.
The filmmakers who submitted shorts this year are from Buenos Aires, Argentina and California, Connecticut, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Texas in the United States.
“The festival requires that all short films be under 40 minutes long to compete,”said Thomas Verdi, executive director.
“Thomas Smith, my colleague and I were looking for a place to hold a film festival when I decided to visit the dark skies at Cherry Springs State Park. My GPS brought me through Wellsboro and I fell in love with this town – Main Street, the diner, the hotel…” Verdi said. The first Wellsboro Film Festival was held in 2025.
An entrepreneur and filmmaker, Verdi founded and runs Discontent Media Group, which owns The Film Fund that has awarded more than $150,000 to independent short film producers.
At this year’s festival, there are six competitive short blocks, representing five genres – horror, drama, comedy, music videos and documentaries.
At 4 p.m., eight documentary shorts will be shown: “Strouse Entertainment: Starting a Business from a Wheelchair,” “Time is an Ingredient,” Memphis Massacre,” “Fjallferd,” “The Shaver’s Creek Farmland Raptor Project,” “The Spirit of the People” and “You’ve Seen Us Before.” “50/10 Saul Turteltaub” is a documentary film about Saul who wrote comedy and produced television shows for 50 years. He wrote for “That Girl,” “The Carol Burnett Show” and “Sanford and Son.” He talks about how he broke into the world of television comedy and offers his opinions on comedy writing.
At 7 p.m. Saturday, 14 comedies will be screened: “Murphy,” “The Open House,” “Jerry Tarpini: Fitness Expert,” “Nub City,” “The Pitch,” “Dating Audrey,” “Behind the Signal: The Making of Blood Signal 4G,” “Fireflies in the Dusk,” “Trash Talk,” “Marry Me,” “Waiting for Bigfoot,” “Cart Bay Republic,” “Just Be Awesome” and “The Correction.”
Through its first 25 games, the Penn College women’s basketball team has reached not only new NCAA era (since 2014) heights, but program marks, as well. Going into Saturday’s United East Conference quarterfinal, it looks to go even farther.
On Saturday at 1 p.m., the second-seeded Wildcats of coach Britni Mohney, 19-6 overall and 11-2 in the conference, will host No. 7 Lancaster Bible College, a 68-63 winner over No. 10 Gallaudet University on Wednesday. In the regular-season meeting against LBC, Penn College won, 63-44.
The winner of Saturday’s game will advance to a semifinal on Tuesday, with the conference championship game set for Saturday, Feb. 28.
The annual Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinics hosted by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) continue with events in Oswayo Valley, Coudersport, Port Allegany and Mt. Jewett. The schedule is as follows:
Smethport – William D. “Bill” McKean, 83, of Smethport, passed away Monday (February 16, 2026) at UPMC-Hamot, Erie, surrounded by his family.
He was born December 2, 1942 in Kane, PA, the son of Robert and Marion (Bloomster) McKean. On June 24, 1967, he married Judith L. Rice, who survives.
Bill attended Smethport Schools and graduated in 1961. He served in the U.S. Army.
Bill worked for National Fuel Gas for 32 years, retiring in 1998, as a foreman.
He was a life member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, Smethport, the American Legion; Bucktail Post #138 of Smethport and the VFW Post #2497 of Smethport.
In addition to his wife, Judy, he is survived by:
One daughter: Jennifer (Shawn) Nielsen of Smethport
One son: Matthew (Heather) McKean of Smethport
Two grandchildren: Aiden and Madelyn McKean
And many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by two sons: Kirk and David McKean; one sister, and four brothers.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, Feb.19, from 2-4 and 6-8PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Feb. 20, at 10AM in St. Elizabeth Church, Smethport, with the Rev. Joseph Dougherty, pastor as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Smethport. Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion; Bucktail Post #138 of Smethport.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
George Tadder, wonderful husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa
Eldred- George Tadder of Eldred, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at home.
Born in Coudersport, PA, on September 19, 1958, the son of the late Clifford and Lucinda Burdick Tadder. On August 20, 1958, he married the former Betty Gummo, who survives.
George attended Northern Potter Junior Senior High School. He went on to work for the Daily Bread Cafe in Port Allegany. George was a member of the Old Man Coffee Club. He enjoyed a good game of pool and was the biggest bullshitter you ever met.
George is survived by his wife, Betty (Dolly); his sons, Wayne (Angela) Tadder and Trevor (Morgan) Tadder; five wonderful grandchildren, one great-grandchild; three sisters and four brothers.
He was predeceased by his parents, Clifford and Lucinda, and one brother.
There will be a Celebration of Life for George at a later date and time to be announced.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Guenther Funeral Home, Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean.
