KANE MAN SENT TO STATE PRISON FOR SELLING FENTANYL TO ANOTHER MAN WHO DIED
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a Kane man convicted of delivering fentanyl to another Kane man who died from the substance was sentenced during a sentencing hearing today at the McKean County Courthouse.
Michael CUNNINGHAM was convicted after a jury trial held in April of Drug Delivery Resulting in Death and other charges related to the fentanyl death of a man in Kane in 2022. During the sentencing hearing, the judge sentenced CUNNINGHAM to serve a minimum of 77 months to a maximum of 160 months in state prison and an additional one year of supervision post-release. CUNNINGHAM was recommended by the court to participate in drug treatment while incarcerated.
A presentence report prepared by the Adult Probation Department prior to sentencing reflected that the guideline range for the minimum amount of incarceration for the crime of Drug Delivery Resulting in Death as set by the legislature called for a minimum sentence of between 60 months and 78 months. The judge sentenced CUNNINGHAM for the crime of Drug Delivery Resulting in Death and a consecutive sentence for the crime of Criminal Use of a Communication Device.
PUC Issues Decision in PPL Electric Rate Proceeding
Commission Reduces Original Revenue Request by More Than $80 Million While Expanding Customer Assistance and Reliability Oversight
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted to modify and approve a Joint Petition for Settlement resolving the base rate proceeding involving PPL Electric Utilities Corporation (PPL Electric), which provides electric distribution service to approximately 1.5 million customers across eastern and central Pennsylvania.
The Commissioners voted 5-0, noting the partial dissents of Vice Chair Kim Barrow, Commissioner John F. Coleman and Commissioner Ralph Yanora, to adopt the recommendations of Deputy Chief Administrative Law Judge Christopher P. Pell and Administrative Law Judge Barbara Shadie Nause, as modified by a motion from Commissioner Kathryn L. Zerfuss.
PPL Electric’s original rate request sought an annual revenue increase of approximately $356.3 million. Under the Settlement approved today, the Company’s annual revenue increase is reduced to approximately $275 million.
For a residential customer using 918 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per month, PPL Electric’s original proposal would have increased the total month…
Owlett, Causer Highlight Key Connection in Regional ATV Trail
HARRISBURG – With ATV riding season underway, Reps. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) and Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) are highlighting the latest cooperative effort to ensure the best riding experience on the popular Northcentral Regional ATV Trail (NRAT).
After identifying an issue with trail access to the borough of Galeton last month, the representatives joined with local leaders and officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to identify an alternate route.
DCNR confirmed this week Route 144 from Button Hollow Road has been approved by authorities for inclusion in the NRAT, establishing a 2.75-mile connection to the town.
“The NRAT offers nearly 1,000 miles of the best riding in the Commonwealth thanks to great partnerships between state agencies, local officials and private landowners,” the lawmakers said. “We commend officials in the region and at the state level for coming together once again to find a solution that will keep Galeton connected to this great recreational and economic opportunity. With the nation’s 250th birthday just a month away, riders will surely be headed to Galeton for some great fireworks!”
The lawmakers acknowledged concerns raised by some officials and residents about enforcement, noise and dust suppression.
“While we welcome everyone to the trails to enjoy all our region has to offer, it’s important for all riders and passengers alike to be responsible, respectful, and follow the rules and traffic laws in our communities,” they added.
Permits are required to ride the NRAT. For maps and additional information about the trail, visit www.DCNR.pa.gov and search for the Northcentral Regional ATV Trail.
PennDOT Places Speed Display Board On Route 6 In Hamilton Township, McKean County
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) placed a radar-controlled speed display board this week on Route 6 in Hamilton Township, McKean County. It is intended to remind drivers to obey the posted speed limit and reduce speeding, a common type of aggressive driving behavior.
The board faces eastbound traffic between Lincoln Avenue and Hillside Avenue on a section of Route 6 with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour. The board utilizes radar to determine the speeds of oncoming traffic and posts them to the lighted section of the sign.
The board will remain in this location for four to six weeks.
Speeding and other aggressive driving behaviors are among the leading causes of Pennsylvania crashes and fatalities. Other aggressive driving behaviors include running stop signs or red lights, passing illegally, and tailgating.
PennDOT listed aggressive driving behaviors as a factor in 46 percent of crashes in McKean County in 2025.
Learn more about aggressive driving at PennDOT’s highway safety website, www.PennDOT.pa.gov/safety.
NEPA Gives Is Happening Now: Support Twin Tiers Nonprofits Through June 5
Sayre, PA — The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers (CFTT) reminds community members that NEPA Gives 2026 is underway now and will continue through 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5.
NEPA Gives is a 24-hour online giving event that brings together donors, nonprofits, businesses, and community members to support organizations making a difference throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Twin Tiers region.
Through the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers’ partnership with the Scranton Area Community Foundation and other regional community foundations, local organizations from Bradford, Potter, Sullivan, and Tioga Counties in Pennsylvania are participating in and raising funds to support their important missions.
Twin Tiers participating organizations include:
• Area Agency on Aging for the Counties of Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Tioga, PA
• Bradford Wyoming County Literacy Program
• Bradford County Historical Society
• Bradford County Humane Society
• Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers
• Endless Mountain Mission Center
• River Valley Regional YMCA
• Serve, Inc.
• The Children’s House Child Advocacy Center
• United Way of Bradford County
• Wyalusing Area Education Foundation
• Wyalusing Public Library
• Dark Skies Search Dogs
• Oswayo Valley Memorial Library
• Friends of the Sullivan County Library
• Sullivan County Victim Services
• The Summit: Center for Wellness
• CHOP OUT HUNGER
“NEPA Gives provides an opportunity for our communities to come together and support the organizations that make the Twin Tiers a stronger place to live, work, and thrive,” said Joselyn Allen-Elford, Resource Development Associate at the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers. “Every donation, regardless of size, helps local nonprofits continue serving our neighbors and communities.”
Community members can give a gift and learn more about participating organizations by visiting www.nepagives.org before 7:00 p.m. on June 5. For more information, contact Joselyn Allen-Elford at jallenelford@twintierscf.org or 570-888-4759.
BID NOTICE – Sealed Bids Are Being Received By The Roulette Township
Sealed bids are being received by the Roulette Township, Potter County, PA at PO Box 253,
Roulette, PA 16746-0253 or 80 Railroad Ave., Roulette, PA until 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 11th ,
2026 for each line item of the following:
More or less of the following aggregates:
1B – 200 Tons
PA2A – 300 Tons
AS2 Anti-skid – 400 Tons
All bids must be submitted on a State Bid Form provided by the Roulette Township and include
delivered price to the township building. To request a bid form, contact the township secretary
at (814) 544-7549, roulettwp@gmail.com, or at 80 Railroad Ave., Roulette, PA 16746. Office
hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All materials must be state approved. All deliveries will be at
the discretion of the Board of Supervisors.
Sealed bids should be marked “aggregate” and will be opened at the June 11th 2026, monthly meeting. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., at 80 Railroad Ave., Roulette, PA. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Richard D. “Rick” Snyder, 70, Of Bradford, Formerly Of Rew
Richard D. “Rick” Snyder, 70, of Bradford, formerly of Rew, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center.
Born on July 29, 1955, in Bradford, he was son of the late Daniel and Janice I. (Crattie) Snyder.
He was a 1972 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
Rick went to work at the age of 12 at the Wayne Gulnac Dairy Farm, milking cows. After high school he worked at the Red Barn Restaurant, Halliburton Well Services, Universal Well Services, and for the last 25 years worked at Keystone Powdered Metals.
Rick enjoyed hunting, camping, taking a ride, visiting with friends and family and the time spent with his cat “Little One”. He was an avid fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Surviving is his former wife, Linda Price, one sister, Patricia Luna, one niece, Kristin (Shawn Irwin) Luna, one nephew, Jeremy (Jamie) Luna, four grandnieces and nephews, Ava Luna, Evan Luna, Abigail Irwin, and Robin Irwin, one aunt, Linda (Rick) Patrick, of Rew, and many cousins.
UPMC Expert: The Role Of Aeromedical Transport In Rural Emergencies
Jim Houser, president, UPMC’s Center for Emergency Medicine (CEM) of Western Pennsylvania
In an emergency, time matters, but so does getting a patient to the right level of care. In North Central Pennsylvania, where long distances and rural geography can complicate emergency response, aeromedical transport can help bridge that gap.
STAT MedEvac gives emergency teams a way to move critically ill or injured patients quickly when every minute counts and specialized care is needed. While not every emergency requires a helicopter, air transport can be an important part of the response when speed, distance, and a patient’s condition all factor into the decision.
What Prompts a MedEvac Activation?
A MedEvac activation is usually considered when a patient has a serious, time-sensitive condition and reaching the appropriate hospital quickly could affect the outcome. That may include major trauma, stroke symptoms, certain cardiac emergencies, severe burns, or other critical illnesses and injuries that require specialized treatment not available at the nearest facility.
Wellsboro Women’s and Men’s Choruses FREE Concert
Pictured are members of the Wellsboro Women’s Chorus.This Friday, June 5 at 6 p.m., the Wellsboro Women’s and Men’s Choruses will give a free concert on the outdoor stage, which faces Central Avenue on the side of the Deane Center building at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and sit in the grassy area in front of the outdoor stage or on Central Avenue, which will be closed to motor vehicle traffic between the Warehouse Theatre building and Main Street. If it rains or there is a heat wave, this concert will be moved indoors to the Coolidge Theatre. For more information about the Deane Center’s Free Outdoor Concert Series, call 570-724-6220, email office@deanecenter.com or visit deanecenter.com.
PennDOT Places Speed Display Board on Route 6 in Hamilton Township, McKean County
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) placed a radar-controlled speed display board this week on Route 6 in Hamilton Township, McKean County. It is intended to remind drivers to obey the posted speed limit and reduce speeding, a common type of aggressive driving behavior.
The board faces eastbound traffic between Lincoln Avenue and Hillside Avenue on a section of Route 6 with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour. The board utilizes radar to determine the speeds of oncoming traffic and posts them to the lighted section of the sign.
The board will remain in this location for four to six weeks.
Speeding and other aggressive driving behaviors are among the leading causes of Pennsylvania crashes and fatalities. Other aggressive driving behaviors include running stop signs or red lights, passing illegally, and tailgating.
PennDOT listed aggressive driving behaviors as a factor in 46 percent of crashes in McKean County in 2025.
Learn more about aggressive driving at PennDOT’s highway safety website, www.PennDOT.pa.gov/safety.
Waneta P. Snyder, 89, a longtime resident of Coudersport, PA
Waneta P. Snyder “beloved mother, grandmother, and sister”
COUDERSPORT, PA—Waneta P. Snyder, 89, a longtime resident of Coudersport, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a short illness.
Born on Friday, September 18, 1936 in Oswayo Township, she was a daughter of Louis C. and Kathryn Yeager Perkins. On May 24, 1958 in the Chrystal United Methodist Church, she married Milton L. “Bud” Snyder, who passed away on October 14, 2009.
Waneta was a graduate of Shinglehouse High School. She was employed for many years as the Deputy Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds for Potter County.
She was a member of Park United Methodist Church in Coudersport. Waneta and her beloved daughter, Betsy, together enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting, and exploring quilt shops in the Pennsylvania and New York areas. She was an avid reader.
Left to cherish her memory are her son, James M. (Sherri) Snyder of Coudersport; two grandsons, Logan M. (Jessica) Hathaway of Cincinnati, OH and Taylor L. (Joanne) Hathaway of Coudersport; three great-grandchildren, Brooks Hathaway, Quinn Hathaway, and Kashlynn Hathaway; a brother, Lynn (Francine) Perkins of Millport; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Waneta was predeceased by her daughter, Elizabeth A. “Betsy” Snyder, who passed away on October 13, 2023; two sisters, Gladys “Tookie” Dickerson and Emma Lauver; and two brothers, Louis A. “Louie” Perkins and Steven Perkins.
In keeping with Waneta’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. A private family graveside service will be held in the Eulalia Cemetery, Coudersport, where she will be laid to rest with her beloved husband and daughter. The Rev. Gregory Rapp, pastor of the Park United Methodist Church, will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Waneta’s name may be made to the Coudersport Public Library, 502 Park Avenue, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Waneta entrusted her care 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 Waneta, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Potter County Farmers Market – UPDATE!
The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Market will also be held on Saturday, if vendors are available, from 11 am to 3 pm. The next market weekend will be this Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
* NEW SCHEDULE FOR 2026. The outdoor market is held EACH FRIDAY. Market will also be held on SATURDAY IF VENDORS ARE AVAILABLE. Market will be held from May through December (weather permitting).
* Market times have been established after many trial times over the years. If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly. They are willing to try to accommodate your request.
* If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-544-7313 netrabaker2@gmail.com]
FRIDAY VENDORS – June 5th – 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
CARING CRAFTS will be at the market on Friday! Will have a variety of Homemade Travel Pillows and Plastic Canvas Ornaments/Magnets to choose from!! Cash payments excepted! If you miss us and would like to place an order like us on Facebook or contact me (Jessica Cornelius) 814 203 2482! Hope to see everyone Friday!
VALLEY HONEY will be at the market Friday only. We will have various sizes of liquid honey, whipped honey, honey gift bags, honey sticks and beeswax for sale. We accept cash payments. Hope to see you at the market.
WOLFPACK QUEEN ODDITIES will be there bringing popsockets, magnets, beaded bookmarks, beaded keychains, rearview mirror accessories, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, pins, hair clips. I accept Cash App and cash as payment options.
SATURDAY VENDORS – June 6th – 11 am to 3 pm
No Saturday vendors this week.
Williams, Topper, House Republicans Push Ratepayer Protection Plan as Electricity Prices Climb
HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) joined House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) at a press conference today to push for advancement of the Pennsylvania Electricity Ratepayer Protection Act. The legislation will reverse the conditions for rising electricity costs, prevent data center infrastructure costs from reaching ratepayers and increase electricity generation across Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) just announced another round of substantial electricity price increases across the Commonwealth effective June 1. Increased power prices are now a recurring theme for one reason: the available electricity supply cannot keep up with the demand on the existing electricity supply. That demand comes mainly from data centers across the PJM system (not only in the Commonwealth). Because there is no existing policy requiring data centers to build their own power supply, those data companies and developers are competing with Pennsylvania ratepayers for the limited supply.
UPMC Magee-Womens Facilities in North Central Pa. Receive Perinatal Quality Improvement Designation Awards
Williamsport, Pa., June 3, 2026 – UPMC Williamsport and UPMC Wellsboro are recipients of the Pennsylvania Perinatal Quality Collaborative’s (PA PQC) Designations Awards. Both UPMC Magee-Womens facilities at these hospitals earned gold designations to recognize their work in Maternal Sepsis.
A gold designation signifies a hospital’s commitment to data-driven, population-specific health goals and patient voice in quality improvement work. The hospitals have established multidisciplinary teams dedicated to continuous improvement in maternal and newborn care through the sharing of best practices and data within the hospital and community, addressing issues known to affect maternal mortality.
“This recognition reflects the dedication of our teams at UPMC Williamsport and UPMC Wellsboro to provide safe, high-quality care for mothers and babies across our region,” said Brenda Terry-Manchester, director, UPMC Magee-Womens in North Central Pa. “Their efforts have helped strengthen care through collaboration, evidence-based practices, and a continued focus on the needs and voices of our patients.”
In Pennsylvania, perinatal health issues persist, including racial and ethnic disparities in maternal and neonatal outcomes, higher-than-average maternal sepsis rates, and drug overdose deaths during pregnancy and the postpartum timeframe. The PA PQC addresses these challenges through initiatives such as Maternal Opioid Use Disorder, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Maternal Sepsis, and Safe Sleep, with the goal of improving maternal and neonatal health outcomes across the state.
“We are proud to recognize the hospitals across Pennsylvania that are leading the way in improving maternal and newborn outcomes in childbirth,” said Karen Wolk Feinstein, PhD, president and CEO, Jewish Healthcare Foundation (JHF). “Their commitment to quality improvement and patient-centered care is helping to address some of the most pressing challenges in maternal health. These designations reflect meaningful progress toward safer care for all families in the Commonwealth.”
Hospitals earning silver or gold designation have also undertaken additional projects focused on health equity and/or patient voice within maternal and neonatal care.
Designation awards and levels are based on meeting quality improvement milestone criteria over a 12-month period, starting from April 2025 to March 2026.
The PA PQC is administered by the JHF and WHAMglobal, and it is affiliated with the Northeastern Pa. PQC (NEPaPQC). The awards were announced and presented during a ceremony at the annual Pa. PQC conference held at the Blair County Convention Center, Altoona, Pa.
To learn more about UPMC Magee-Womens services in northcentral Pennsylvania, visit UPMC.com/WomensHealthNCPA.
Invitation For Bids By The Potter County Housing Authority
The Potter County Housing Authority will receive bids for Flooring Renovations for Freeman House Elderly Housing Project, Coudersport, Pennsylvania, at the office of the Owner, Potter County Housing Authority, 109 Market Street, Coudersport, Pennsylvania, until 2 P.M, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at which time and place all bids will be opened and read aloud.
The bid envelope shall be marked “Flooring Renovations for Freeman House Elderly Housing“, and marked to the attention of Mr. Richard Duzick. Bidders will be notified as to bid results and disposition of contract award. Proposed forms of contract documents are on file at the office of the Potter County Housing Authority, 109 Market Street, Coudersport, Pennsylvania 16915, and will be available for inspection.
Copies of the documents may be obtained by depositing $20 (nonrefundable) with the Potter County Housing Authority for each set of documents so obtained. Payment must be made before receipt of bid documents.
This flooring project requires PA prevailing wage rates. A set of current rates will be available with the bid package. Contact information for the PA Department of Labor Wage Rate Division will be available for questions.
By making a Bid, the Bidder represents that (s) he has visited the site, (site meeting date will be set), become familiar with local Conditions, under which the work is to be performed, and has correlated these observations with the requirements of the proposed Drawings and Specifications. Bidder also represents that (s) he has read and understands the Drawings and Specifications, and the Bid is made in accordance therewith. The Authority will contact Bidders with a date for a site walk through and to take any questions pertaining to the project.
Potter County Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive anyinformalities in the bidding. No bid may be withdrawn without the consent of the Potter County Housing Authority. The “invitation to bid” form is located on page IB-1 in the bid document. The Authority looks forward to receiving bids from Minority, and Woman-owned Businesses. Please feel free to contact Richard Duzick, Executive Director at 814-274-7031 ext. 4, or pcha1@zitomedia.net with any questions.
