Road Work Starting June 1st On Crippen Run Rd.
🚧 Road Work Notice – Crippen Run Road 🚧
Beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, road work will take place on Crippen Run Road in West Branch Township, from the intersection with West Branch Road to the end of the pavement.
The project is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete. During this time, motorists should expect:
• Traffic delays
• Possible temporary road closures
• Changing road conditions throughout the project area
Please use caution when traveling through the area, watch for workers and equipment, and allow extra travel time if needed.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as these roadway improvements are completed.
PUC Schedules Hearings To Gather Public Input On Proposed Rate Increase Requested By UGI Utilities Inc. – Electric Division
Early June in-person public input hearings scheduled in Luzerne County, along with telephonic hearings
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold a series of in-person and telephonic hearings in early-June to gather public input on the proposed rate increase requested by UGI Utilities Inc. – Electric Division (UGI Electric). UGI Electric provides electric distribution services to approximately 63,000 customers in Luzerne and Wyoming counties.
On March 27, 2026, UGI Electric filed a request to increase annual overall revenue by nearly $17.3 million (about 11.9%). On April 16, 2026, the PUC voted to suspend and investigate the company’s request which as proposed would result in the total monthly bill for a residential customer, using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month, increasing from $200.50 to $226.23 (12.8%).
A final decision by the Commission on this rate increase request is due by Jan. 1, 2027.
Customers are encouraged to follow the case and learn more about how to participate in the ratemaking process through resources available on the PUC’s website.
In-Person Public Input Hearings
In-person public input hearings will be held at the following locati…
United Way Awarded First Quarter Impact Funds
Bradford, PA — The United Way of the Bradford Area has awarded the second round of Quarterly Impact funding. This funding stream is available quarterly throughout the year.
The agencies receiving the second quarter funding are the A Partnership in Housing – Work Essentials Program, Meals on Wheels – Steam Table, Destinations Bradford – Gas Cards, Emanual Lutheran Church Foster Closet, Landmark Society – Cook Farm School Program , Bradford Library – Summer Reading Program , Port Allegany Community Service – Food Pantry, and Church of the Ascension – Food Pantry Hygiene Items.
Quarterly Impact funds are available for qualifying 501(c)3 organizations in Bradford, Smethport and Port Allegany. Impact grant applications are capped at $1,500.00 per request and are subject to availability of funds. The third quarterly round of grants will be open July 1st with submissions due on August 3rd.
If you have questions regarding the Quarterly Impact funding through the United Way of the Bradford Area, Inc., please call the office at 814-368-6181 or email us at sarah.lonzi@uwbanews.org. Applications and information regarding the available funding streams are available on our website at uwbanews.com.
Causer To Hold Satellite Office Hours
BRADFORD – State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will hold his satellite office hours on Thursday, June 4, at the following locations:
- Emporium Borough Office – 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- Port Allegany Borough Office – 11 a.m. to noon.
Services available include assisting constituents with state-related issues or concerns, assistance with driver license and vehicle registration applications, and help in filling out applications for various state programs, such as the senior citizen Property Tax/Rent Rebate and PACE prescription drug assistance programs.
People who cannot make the satellite sessions may contact Causer’s offices in Bradford at 78 Main St., first floor, telephone 814-362-4400; or Coudersport, 107 S. Main St., Room 1, telephone 814-274-9769; or Kane, 54 Fraley St., Suite 2, telephone 814-837-0880. Information is also available at www.RepCauser.com or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/RepCauser.
Free June Programs At Sinnemahoning State Park!
Saturday, June 6th, 2026
8:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M – Introduction to Fly Fishing – Give fly fishing a try with this Introduction to Fly Fishing program. In this three-hour program, participants will receive instruction in fly casting, learn the differences between fly fishing and spin fishing, and spend time fishing the First Fork of Sinnemahoning Creek. A license exemption has been given to this educational program; participants do not need a fishing license to fish during the program time. Pre-registration is required for this program and space is very limited. Participants are asked to bring fishing waders or appropriate clothing to wet wade.
Meets at: 40 Maples Day Use Area
To Register: Register Here!
Saturday, June 6th, 2026
McKean County Fair Beautiful Baby Contest
We are excited to announce the opening of the 2026 McKean County Fair “Beautiful Baby Contest”! Entries for the contest are due by Wednesday, July 8th, 2026.
Babies must be born after July 1, 2025, and be residents of McKean County. Voting boards will be placed around the county beginning the week of July 13th.
Stop by the fair office for an entry form or visit our website!
The winner of the Beautiful Baby Contest will be announced on Saturday, August 22nd, at 4:00 pm on the mini stage!
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This Is An Important Message From NY Alert – CANCELLED!!!!
Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert, 61 years old white/male wearing blue jacket, tan shorts, orange socks, black shoes
DESCRIPTION: At the request of the Brighton Town Police Department, a New York State Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued relating to the disappearance of RICHARD SATO; age 61; from BRIGHTON, NY at 01:12 pm on May 30, 2026.
INSTRUCTIONS: Click on the link for further details. www.criminaljustice.ny.gov
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McKEAN COUNTY YOUTH ART EXHIBITION OPENS JUNE 5 AT PITT-BRADFORD
BRADFORD, Pa. — The inaugural McKean County Youth Art Exhibition will open June 5 at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, showcasing the creativity and talent of young artists from across McKean County.
The exhibition, a collaborative project between Leadership McKean and Pitt-Bradford Arts, received 40 submissions from youth artists representing communities throughout the county. Artwork in a variety of mediums will be displayed in the KOA Art Gallery in Blaisdell Hall on the Pitt-Bradford campus.
An opening reception will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 5, and is free and open to the public. Awards for selected works will be presented during the reception.
The exhibition is supported through sponsorships from the Allegany National Forest Visitors Bureau and the Alleghany Bradford Corp., whose contributions helped provide awards and support for participating student artists.
“We are excited to celebrate the artistic talent and creativity of youth throughout McKean County,” said Courtney Mealy, director of arts programming at Pitt-Bradford. “This exhibition provides an opportunity for young artists to share their work with the community while encouraging continued engagement in the arts.”
The exhibition will remain on view through June 10 in the KOA Art Gallery, located in Blaisdell Hall on the Pitt-Bradford campus. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
PennDOT McKean County Maintenance Work Schedule for the Week of June 1
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of June 1. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in McKean County for the coming week is as follows:
Patching
- Route 6 between Route 3002 (Wetmore Road) in Hamilton Township and Harrison Avenue in Hamlin Township. Monday, June 1, through Friday, June 5. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours and may deploy a pilot vehicle. When encountering a pilot vehicle with a “Pilot Car Follow Me” sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, drivers must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass.
Most permanent pothole patching is completed in spring or summer when temperatures stay consistently above freezing. Manual patching consists of filling potholes with warm mix asphalt using a shovel. It is then leveled and compacted. Mechanized patching consists of milling paving notches, cleaning the surface, applying tack to all edges to act as a glue. A paver then places warm mix into the milled paving notches, and a roller compacts the material. If patching was not performed, the damaged road surface would deteriorate further, and PennDOT would need to completely rebuild the road or perform more costly corrective measures.
Pipe Replacement & Cleaning
Hamlin Memorial Library Is Seeking A Part-time Library Assistant
Hamlin Memorial Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant. Candidates would be expected to engage in daily library operations, as well as assist with library programming, fundraising, and be willing to go the extra mile. We are seeking someone energetic and upbeat with good communication skills and a working knowledge of computers/technology. Criminal background clearances are a State requirement. Candidates must possess a willingness to work with the Director and Board to promote the library and its mission. Please send your resume to Hamlin Memorial Library, PO Box 422, Smethport, PA 16749. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
PennDOT Potter County Maintenance Work Schedule for the Week of June 1
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Potter County the week of June 1. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in Potter County for the coming week is as follows:
Joint & Crack Sealing (Hot Pour Mastic)
- All of Route 449. Monday, June 1, through Friday, June 5. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours and may deploy a pilot vehicle. When encountering a pilot vehicle with a “Pilot Car Follow Me” sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, drivers must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass.
- All of Route 1003 (California Branch/Loucks Mills Road/Main/South Street). Monday, June 1, through Friday, June 5. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours and may deploy a pilot vehicle. When encountering a pilot vehicle with a “Pilot Car Follow Me” sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, drivers must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass.
Road Work Starting June 1sr On Crippen Run Rd.
🚧 Road Work Notice – Crippen Run Road 🚧
Beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, road work will take place on Crippen Run Road in West Branch Township, from the intersection with West Branch Road to the end of the pavement.
The project is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete. During this time, motorists should expect:
• Traffic delays
• Possible temporary road closures
• Changing road conditions throughout the project area
Please use caution when traveling through the area, watch for workers and equipment, and allow extra travel time if needed.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as these roadway improvements are completed.
Attention Roulette Water Customers
Attention Roulette Water Customers, in order for the Township to continue getting the new well completed, we are asking for all water customers to conserve water on Monday, June 1st, through Thursday, June 4th. We have finally been given the okay to complete the well’s flow test requirements. In order to complete this test, the township water customers will have a limited water supply. Please do not wash vehicles, homes, lawns, etc, until late afternoon on Thursday. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Roulette Township Supervisors.
Gary Frank Lampman, 86, of Wellsboro, PA
Gary Frank LAMPMAN, 86, of Wellsboro, PA, died Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in his home.
Born March 17, 1940, in Mills, he was the son of Frank and Margaret Porter Lampman.
On November 1, 1958, in Galeton, he married Judith A. Irvin, who survives.
A graduate of Northern Potter High School, he was employed by North Penn/UGI for 37 years and last as a truck driver for Mobo Services.
Surviving besides his wife, Judith, are: five children, Cindy Maynard of Sayre, Sherry Smith of Wellsboro, Laurie (Tony Mosso) Wilson of Wellsboro, Gary J. (Kathy) Lampman of Ridgeway, and Jennifer (David) Moulton of Wellsboro; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three brothers, James Lampman of Harrison Valley, Brian (Lori) Lampman of Austin, Blaine Lampman of MO; a sister, Mazie Dibble of Rocky Mount, NC; nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a sister, Marlene Dunham; a brother, Kenneth Lampman; and a son-in-law, Dennis Maynard.
Services will be private.
Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Ronald McDonald House, www.ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org/donate
Arrangements are entrusted to Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Cheryl D. Lathrop, 64, Of Port Allegany, PA
Cheryl D. LATHROP, 64, of Port Allegany, PA, died Monday, May 25, 2026, in Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, NY.
Born October 9, 1961, in Port Allegany, she was the daughter of Doris Austin Robbins and Robert Robbins.
A 1979 graduate of Port Allegany High School, she was employed by the Ardagh Group in Port Allegany for over 35 years. She was a member of Port Allegany Moose Lodge #460 for 13 years.
Surviving are: a daughter, Brandy Lathrop of Port Allegany; her mother, Doris of Port Allegany; a brother, Richard (Melissa) Lathrop of Milford, DE; a sister, Nicole (Michael) Torpey of Port Allegany; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was predeceased by her stepfather, Robert; two siblings, Julie Lathrop and Keith Lathrop.
Services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.
Memorials may be made to the Port Allegany Moose Lodge #460, 35 Pearl St, Port Allegany, PA 16743.
Arrangements are entrusted to Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Switzer Chapel, Port Allegany, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT MESSGE FROM NY ALERT
HEADLINE: NYS Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert Alert for BRADLEY MANGINE on May 27, 2026 at 10:31 pm has been cancelled.
DESCRIPTION: The New York State Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert on behalf of the NYSP Lockport for BRADLEY MANGINE is now cancelled as of 06:37 pm on May 29, 2026.
INSTRUCTIONS: Thank you for your subscription to NYS Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert.
Issued By: NYS-DCJS-MPC