Causer to Offer Property Tax/Rent Rebate Assistance in Oswayo Valley, Coudersport, Port Allegany, Mt. Jewett
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:
- Oswayo Valley Senior Center, 128 Lyons St., Shinglehouse: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 9-11 a.m.
- Coudersport Senior Center, 200 W. Chestnut St., Coudersport: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 9-11 a.m.
- Port Allegany Senior Center, 216 N. Main St., Port Allegany: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
- Mt. Jewett Senior Center, 8 E. Main St., Mt. Jewett: Thursday, Feb. 26, 1-3 p.m.
The service is free, and no appointment is required.
For a full schedule of upcoming clinics, visit www.RepCauser.com/events.
William D. “Bill” McKean, 83, of Smethport
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, 67 of Eldred
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.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.guentherfh.com
FREE CONCERT WITH CHORD OF 3 STRANDS
Join us for a night of fellowship and great music at the Port Allegany CMA church located at 414 E Mill st. Port Allegany. The date is February 21st 6pm-8pm. This is a free event with music by Christian artists, Michael and April Prutsman of the band, “Chord Of Three Stands” You can find out more about their ministry at https://www.facebook.com/share/1BQ5N7Fjhq/
Light Refreshments will be served following the concert.
A love offering will be collected.
Please invite your family and friends! It is sure to be a great night.
CRCF Community Fund Grant Application Process Is Now Open
OLEAN, N.Y., February 17 – The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation’s Community Fund grant application process is open, with grant applications due April 15.
The Community Fund makes possible two rounds of annual funding, one in May and one in November, for unrestricted grants intended to support projects and initiatives that respond to the changing needs of the community.
Applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations or a government entity or school district.
Bradford Regional Medical Center Transitioning To Outpatient Care Center
BRADFORD, PA — Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) submitted a formal closure notice to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania effective today, with anticipated closing of inpatient, emergency, and long-term care services bymid-2026, pending Pennsylvania Department of Health approval.
The region’s declining population and severely reduced patient census that was already minimal in 2019 combined to create financial losses averaging $10.1 million each year since 2021.
Nancy Lynn Benedict, 83
In Elmira, NY, on August 4, 1942, Nancy Lynn Benedict was welcomed into this world by Byron & Elouise Benedict. She then ascended into heaven on February 16, 2026, as a result of a decision to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior.
Nancy grew up on the family farm in Whitneyville, PA with her two brothers, John T. Benedict (deceased) and Robert E. Benedict. She helped with the farm chores and enjoyed driving the tractor as she helped mowing down hay on various fields for the Federal soil bank program, as well as haying at other local farms. She continued to enjoy driving tractor all through her life.
Graduating from Wellsboro High School in 1960, she continued to Mansfield Teachers College, earning her degree in Elementary Education in 1964. While in college, she worked at the local Drive-In Theatre selling popcorn and taught guitar lessons in Mansfield. Upon graduating from Mansfield, she worked for 10 years (1964-1974) teaching 2nd Grade students at Portville, NY Central School District. During these years, she also worked to earn her Master’s Degree at St. Bonaventure University in Olean, NY.
In 1974, she was asked to serve as a summer missionary with Child Evangelism Fellowship (C.E.F.) of Tioga County, PA. During that summer, she experienced an intensive and fruitful training by teaching and evangelizing with C.E.F. She then made the decision to follow God’s leading and to serve full-time as a Missionary for C.E.F., Inc.
Nancy served 35 years with C.E.F., starting as a summer missionary teaching 5-Day Clubs in Tioga County, PA. She then continued on as a C.E.F. local director in Northumberland, PA (1974-1989) with her best friend Welda Bell. Then they accepted new positions in C.E.F. as co-director of the state of Maryland (1989-1994). From 1994 until November 2001, Nancy served at the International Headquarters of C.E.F. in the United States of America Ministry Department in Warrenton, MO. From 2003-2009, she returned to Maryland serving as the State Director of C.E.F., training volunteers to teach God’s word to boys and girls.
Through her years of service, she considered it a privilege and joy to conduct training classes for teachers, as well as plan and orchestrate Vacation Bible Schools, Good News Clubs, Day Camps, and Overnight Camps.
Nancy’s hobby and joy was camping (glamping). She spent many winters in Florida camping with family and friends.
Nancy is a member of Bell Run Church and has enjoyed ministry in several capacities. Surviving is her life-time best friend, co-worker and confidante, Welda Bell. We wish to thank the Bell Family of Shinglehouse (Welda Bell, Ed Bell, and Nani Bell, and Patsy Colbey) for their adoption and un-ending love and care for Nancy.
Also surviving are her brother, Robert (Cynthia); nieces, Tammy Mengee and Maria Frank (Dan), both of Wellsboro, PA; nephew, Tyler Benedict (Tammy Jo) of Mansfield, PA; eight great nieces and one great nephew; and seven great-great nieces and nephews; cousins, Donald Benedict (Helen) of Mainesburg, PA, Donna Baker of Roseville, PA, and Joy Kerr of Phoenix, Arizona.
Donations may be made to C.E.F., to help continuing Nancy’s mission, resulting in more children hearing the Good News (https://www.cefonline.com/get-involved/ways-to-give), or to the charity of your choice.
A life celebration will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 Mansfield, PA. A service will follow at 2:00 P.M. with Edward Bell officiating. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com
PFBC Begins Annual Trout Stocking Operations Ahead Of Spring Fishing Season
If you love trout fishing, there was a sure sign of spring today, as annual trout stocking operations got underway ahead of Pennsylvania’s spring trout season! Opossum Lake in Cumberland County received the first stocking of the year, which included cutting a hole into the ice with a chainsaw. This year, the Fish and Boat Commission, with the help of volunteers, will stock 3.2 million trout into 684 streams and 130 lakes. Trout stocking occurs in all 67 counties.
The most common species being stocked is Rainbow Trout, but anglers will also have the chance to catch Brown Trout, Brook Trout, and golden Rainbow Trout.
All waters managed as Stocked Trout Waters are now closed until 8 a.m. on the Opening Day of Trout Season on Saturday, April 4, with the exception of Mentored Youth Trout Day on Saturday, March 28th.
For the 2026 trout stocking schedule, regulations, and more information on trout fishing, visit Fishandboat.com.
2026 PA Wilds Dinner and Awards to be held at DuBois Country Club on July 30
PA Wilds Champion Award nominations due by April 6
The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc. (PA Wilds Center) is pleased to announce that DuBois Country Club in DuBois, Clearfield County, will be the location for the 2026 PA Wilds Dinner & Awards. Planned for Thursday, July 30, this special event is the premier networking opportunity in the Pennsylvania Wilds. The theme for this year’s event is “The Power of Partnerships.”
Located along the I-80 Frontier landscape within the Pennsylvania Wilds region, the DuBois Country Club served as the venue for the annual PA Wilds Dinner in 2017 and 2019. The nonprofit will return to the venue for 2026, using its spacious facilities and convenient location as the backdrop for the night’s celebration.
PA Route 6 Alliance Accepting Nominations for 2026 “Do 6” Awards
Recognizing outstanding people, groups, and communities along PA Route 6!
The PA Route 6 Alliance is requesting nominations for their 16th Annual “Do 6” Awards, which recognize
individuals, groups, projects, and communities that exemplify and advance the Alliance’s mission of
protecting, preserving, and promoting the scenic, cultural, historic, and recreational resources across
the 11-county corridor of PA Route 6.
Holly Harvests McKean County Coyotes At Rolfe Beagle Club’s Statewide Coyote And Fox Hunt Or Trap
Johnsonburg, Pa.: Ron Holly, new hunter at Rolfe Beagle Club’s Statewide Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap this year, showed he was having a good time at his camp in McKean County over the last weekend by bringing in three coyotes. Ron shoots a .243 rifle with a thermal scope and uses a Fox Pro electronic call. He hunts private lands predominantly.
Ron started off Friday evening near 9:00 p.m. by harvesting a female coyote weighing in at a hefty 37.6#. On Saturday evening near 10:00 p.m. he was able to harvest a pair of coyotes that came in together. The male coyote weighed in at 33.0# and the female weighed 33.8#. Congratulations, Ron.
Hunters are reminded that if they choose to participate during the second weekend of this hunt or trap from 2/20-22, they must have their registration postmarked by Thursday, 2/19.
Weigh-in is at 4:00 p.m. every day. Categories include coyote, fox, largest female coyote, and largest female fox. Additional information at the Facebook Page, Rolfe Beagle Club.
PENN COLLEGE BASEBALL PREVIEW
Penn College is scheduled to open its season on Saturday, hosting Juniata College at the Lycoming Valley Intermediate School in a doubleheader starting at noon.
Last season: 18-18 overall, 11-7 all UEC, 11-5 UEC regular season.
Coach: Chris Howard, 19th season. Career record: 377-283.
Top returning position players (last season’s key stats): Junior outfielder Dallas Griess, of Williamsport (.369 BA, 3 HR); junior shortstop Shawn Townsend, of Hatboro (.410 BA, 50 hits, 13 doubles, 33 RBIs); senior infielder Ethan Stahl, of Cogan Station (.381 BA); junior third baseman Jaydon Goebel, of Honey Brook (.372 BA, 42 runs scored, 3 HR); junior outfielder Matt Munoz, of Tobyhanna (.336 BA, 1.000 fielding %); junior outfielder John Croasdale, of Milford, New Jersey (.360 BA); sophomore infielder Levi Purnell, of Snow Shoe (.343 BA, 5 HR, 32 RBIs); junior second baseman Jaiden Augustine, of Dillsburg (.296 BA).