Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of June 22. 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:

Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning

• Route 66 at a bridge spanning a tributary of West Run in Wetmore Township. Monday, June 22, through Friday, June 26. 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.

Port Allegany – Teresa E. Wank, 69, of Port Allegany, died Thursday (June 18, 2026) at Sena Kean Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.

She was born December 27, 1956 in Olean, the daughter of Frank V.  and Dorothy M. Wright Albney. In 2012, in Smethport, she married Donald Wank, who survives.

Mrs. Wank was a homemaker attending to the needs of her family.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons; Corey(Shawna) Wilfong of Smethport, PA, and Ronald (Tracy) Wilfong of Turtlepoint, PA.

One daughter: Tonya (Eric) Button of Port Allegany, PA.

One sister; Dorothy Maria Albney of Cambridge Springs, PA.

Seven grandchildren: Kya, Caden, and Janeleigh Wilfong, Levi and Nick Wilfong, Dominic and Braylon Button

Mrs. Wank was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Sharon Albney

There will be no visitation. A celebration of life will be held at a later date

Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.

Environmental Education Programs

Weekend of June 26^th

Program Title: Stream Study

Date: Saturday, June 27^th

Time: 3:00 PM

Location: Near Pavilion 3

Description: Join the park educator to look for macroinvertebrates, like stoneflies and crayfish, in the stream, along with learning their importance. Short talk followed by exploring the stream – expect to get wet, so bring along water shoes, swimsuits, and a towel!

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Program Title: Wings of the Night

Date: Saturday, June 27^th

Time: 8:00 PM

Location: Campground Amphitheater

Description: Did you know that bats are pollinators? How about that bats are pest control specialists? Come to this program to learn all about bats and what these critters do for us every day.  Short talk followed by a movie—feel free to bring snacks and a blanket!

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Additional Information:

To register for a program, go to the DCNR Calendar of Events website, search Sizerville State Park, find the program listed, and click on the Register button right under the program date, time, and location.  For more information or questions about registering, please contact the Environmental Learning Center at (814) 486-5609.

Sizerville State Park Calendar of Events Website: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/sizerville_state_park  

In case of thunder, lightning, or extreme weather conditions, programs may be moved or cancelled.

If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park office at (814) 486-5605.

With a minimum of one week’s notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.

Additional programs and events can be found on the DCNR website by clicking on the Events tab or go to https://events.dcnr.pa.gov and search Sizerville State Park. For more information or questions about programs at Sizerville State Park, please contact the Environmental Learning Center at (814) 486-5609.

HARRISBURG– The Pennsylvania Game Commission is again asking the public to report sightings of all wild turkeys they see this summer. The annual Wild Turkey Summer Sighting Survey runs July 1 through Aug. 31.

Public participation is important for wild turkey population management. These reports allow the agency to estimate how good the wild turkey ‘hatch’ was and compare long-term reproductive success within Pennsylvania and across states, as this is a standard methodology used across the country. Data also are used in a population model to track trends in wild turkey numbers.

BRADFORD, Pa. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will offer a five-day summer workshop, Creative Characters: Puppetry, July 13-17 for students ages 12-17.

Designed for teens interested in visual arts, storytelling and performance, the workshop introduces participants to the interdisciplinary art of puppetry through a hands-on, creative learning experience.

The Pitt-Bradford Arts workshop will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. each day and will be taught by local artist Savannah Barr.

On June 21st Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to W. Second St. for a peraon fallen

We are Investigating a hit and run involving an E-bike and a motor vehicle near the intersection of Delaware and Queen St. that occurred this morning at approximately 2:45 a.m. .

The E-bike operator sustained serious injuries. We are working to find the type of vehicle that was involved. Please let us know if you have any information regarding this . 716-376-5677

This morning at approximately 5:00 a.m. members of the Emergency response team assisted by the Cattaraugus County Sheriffs S.R.T. team conducted a Search warrant for drugs and guns at 214 North 12th St.

This warrant was obtained by our Street Crimes Unit after an investigation into drug sales and possession at this location. We were also assisted by the Southern tier regional drug task force. Three people were arrested after Investigators located Fentanyl, Meth, a sawed off shotgun and drug paraphernalia.

52 year old Timmy Kirby of 214 N. 12th was arrested for Criminal possession of a weapon 3rd. degree ( D Felony ) 41 year old Ernest Robinson of 214 N. 12th was arrested for Criminal possession of a controlled substance 4th degree (C felony)
34 year old Steven Bailey of 214 N. 12th was arrested for Criminal possession of a controlled substance 4th degree

On June 20th Kane Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Rt. 66 near Forest Route 225 for an atv accident with possible broken bones

On June 20th Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to Rt. 155 for a headache

A Montoursville man has filed a lawsuit against the Ulysses Township Board of Supervisors and several current or former township officials in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

According to court records, Michael Early filed the action, which names the Ulysses Township Board of Supervisors, several township officials, and a private company as defendants. The case was originally filed in Potter County Court and was later moved to federal court on April 30, 2026.

The lawsuit is listed as a civil rights action. Court records indicate the matter remains pending, and no findings have been made regarding the allegations.

Additional information is expected to become available as the case proceeds through the court system.

The federal case is Early v. Ulysses Township Board of Supervisors et al., filed April 30, 2026. �

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Motorists are advised that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in coordination with Bridging Pennsylvania Developers I (BPD-I) will implement a traffic switch on Interstate 80 as part of the I80 Lehigh River Bridge Project.

On June 21, 2026, at 9:00 PM, weather permitting, the contractor will shift the current I-80 eastbound traffic to the left to place a Latex Modified Concrete overlay on the right side of the new eastbound bridge. Motorists should expect a short-term lane closure during the traffic switch.

Drivers should remain alert for changing traffic patterns, follow all posted signage, and allow extra travel time when traveling through the area.

Proposal Would Strengthen Cybersecurity Standards, Incident Reporting, and Utility Preparedness Across Regulated Industries

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted 5-0 to approve a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) that would strengthen cybersecurity requirements for regulated utilities, continuing the Commission’s efforts to help protect critical utility infrastructure and maintain safe, reliable service for Pennsylvania consumers.

Alleged system fault triggered a rare ‘phantom 911 call’ resulting in an unexpected late-night police response at a Warrington Township home

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted to seek public comment on a proposed settlement between the PUC’s independent Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E) and Verizon Pennsylvania LLC (Verizon) concerning an incident in which a system fault allegedly caused a rare “phantom 911 call” – prompting an unexpected after-midnight police response at a York County home.

Hamilton-Gibson Productions is holding auditions for 2 plays that will be performed in rep— on the same weekends on the same stage. “The Rembrandt” will be directed by Sarah Lawton and “Red” will be directed by Thomas Putnam. Auditions for both shows will be held together on June 25 at 6:30pm, June 27 at 10:30am, and June 28 at 1:30pm in the Warehouse Gallery, 3 Central Ave., Wellsboro.

Performances will be September 24, 25, 26, 27, and October 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the Coolidge Theatre. Both plays explore the transformative power of painting.

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) announced today $9.45 million in impact fees from the natural gas drilling industry are coming back to Tioga County and its municipalities.

“The impact fee continues to play a vital role in supporting our communities, helping to address the impacts of drilling activity while also enabling us to reap the benefits of the jobs created,” Owlett said. “With energy demand on the rise across the Commonwealth and the nation, our natural gas industry is more important than ever.”

For the reporting year of 2025, natural gas producers paid nearly $244 million in impact fees statewide, for a total of more than $3.1 billion over the past 14 years.

Tioga County government will receive more than $3.4 million in impact fee revenues, while the county’s municipalities will collectively receive more than $6 million.

Under Act 13 of 2012, impact fees are collected from natural gas drilling companies with 60% returned to counties and municipalities affected by drilling. The rest of the money goes into a Marcellus Shale Legacy Fund, a portion of which is provided to counties. The remaining funds are used by the state for emergency response planning, training and other activities; water, storm water, and sewer system construction and repair; infrastructure maintenance and repair; as well as statewide environmental initiatives.

For a full list of disbursements made under Act 13, visit www.puc.pa.gov and click on Act 13 Impact Fee Distribution.

BRADFORD – More than $16.7 million, collected from natural gas impact fees in 2025, will be distributed among Bradford County and its municipalities, Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) announced today.

Bradford County government, earning the third-highest amount of funding from impact fees among all 67 counties, will receive more than $6.08 million. Fifty-one municipalities throughout the county will receive a total of $10.7 million. Funding supports infrastructure enhancements, environmental improvements, public safety initiatives and more.

“Having a strong natural gas industry here in Bradford County already does so much for our municipalities, ensuring we have power in our homes, businesses, schools and more,” Pickett said. “The impact fees give back in a completely different way. They help our local governments invest in critical services, like new projects and programs, without putting any extra burden on the taxpayer.”

“The impact fee continues to play a vital role in supporting our communities, helping to address the impacts of drilling activity while also enabling us to reap the benefits of the jobs created,” Owlett said. “With energy demand on the rise across the Commonwealth and the nation, our natural gas industry is more important than ever.”

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has distributed more than $3.12 billion in natural gas impact fees since the enactment of Act 13 in 2012. Fees are collected from drilling companies with 60% returned to counties and municipalities affected by drilling. The other 40% goes into the Marcellus Shale Legacy Fund, which supports statewide environmental initiatives, greenways and infrastructure projects.

Payments are expected to be distributed in early July.

To see the full list of impact fee disbursements, click here and select 2025 for reporting year.

OLEAN, NY — Olean General Hospital (OGH), a Kaleida Health facility, is proud to recognize Gabrielle Schulze, BSN, RN, as the recipient of the 2026 Second Quarter Nightingale Award, an honor that recognizes nurses who exemplify excellence in patient care, compassion, leadership and professionalism.

Schulze, who has served patients at Olean General Hospital in the med-surg department since she started in June 2021, was selected for her commitment to providing exceptional care and support to patients, families and colleagues.

Rural Development Realignment Reinforces Commitment to Rural Communities 

Washington, D.C., June 17, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development Mission Area announced a modernization and restructuring effort to strengthen customer service, improve program accessibility, and enhance support for rural communities across the country. This effort aligns with USDA’s broader initiative to modernize operations, increase accountability, and ensure federal resources are positioned where they can deliver the greatest impact.  

Rural Development maintains one of the largest field-based presences in the federal government, with more than 3,000 employees serving in over 400 offices throughout rural America. Under this modernization effort, Rural Development will maintain its National Capital Region (NCR) presence to be responsive to Congress, interagency needs, regulatory work, and policy coordination, while relocating select NCR-based positions to St. Louis, Missouri, and Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.  These new locations will serve as operational hubs supporting loan and grant processing, program management, and maintain our mission of serving rural communities.    

To learn more, read full News Release.

BRADFORD, PA — The Rotary Club of Bradford is proud to announce the successful completion of Phase One of its East Bradford Park Revitalization Project, made possible through a Rotary District Grant and the efforts of dedicated volunteers and community partners.

 Visitors to East Bradford Park have already noticed the dramatic transformation. What was once an overlooked part of the neighborhood is quickly becoming a welcoming and attractive gathering place for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.

                Furnace fired fun & glass blowing demonstrations on the festival grounds in Evergreen Park

KANE, PA – Art in the Wilds is turning up the heat celebrating their 20^th anniversary by welcoming Pittsburgh Glass Center’s Hot Wheels, furnace fired fun and glass blowing demonstrations, June 27 & 28 at Evergreen Park in Kane, PA.  Art in the Wilds is the only juried art show in the PA Wilds and was named the PA Wilds Event of the Year in 2025. Art in the Wilds runs from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 27 and from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 28.

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Potter County the week of June 22. 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:

Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning

• Route 4005 (Whitney Creek Road) at a bridge spanning the South Branch of Oswayo Creek half a mile South of Coneville in Hebron Township. Monday, June 22, through Friday, June 22. This work takes place on or beyond the shoulder and has minimal, if any traffic impact, however PennDOT urges drivers to exercise caution in all work zones.