September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. The Allegany County Veterans’ Service Agency is unveiling the “Field of the Forgotten Fallen” on September 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. on the Courthouse Lawn at 7 Court Street in Belmont.
This “Field” will be up the entire month and is designed to bring attention to and raise awareness of the epidemic that is veteran suicide. It will also honor our brothers’ and sisters’ service, support life and build hope through education of this important topic.
This unveiling is open to the public, military, veterans and their families! Come and hear why this topic is so important in our communities and why we all can “Carry the Load” to make a difference.
Please be advised that County Road #7A in the Town of New Hudson, between Porter Road and White Meeting House Road, will be closed to traffic during working hours from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 3rd to replace a large culvert. There will not be an on-site detour and motorists are urged to seek alternate routes. Thank you for your cooperation.
2025-26 audit report highlights $41 million in realized savings, with millions more in projected annual and one-time savings
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC’s) Bureau of Audits conducted six audits and efficiency investigations of utility companies during Fiscal Year 2025-26, identifying $41 million in realized one-time savings. The Bureau also projected additional savings of $7.75 million annually and $1.60 million in one-time savings for Pennsylvania’s utilities and consumers, according to its most recent annual report.
“These results demonstrate the real value of rigorous utility oversight,” said PUC Chairman Steve DeFrank.“With $41 million in realized savings and millions more in projected savings, the work of our Bureau of Audits is delivering tangible benefits for Pennsylvania utilities and consumers.”
The Commission voted 5-0 today to publish its Fiscal Year 2025-26 annual report on PUC management audits (MAs) and management efficiency investigations (MEIs). These reviews work to identify efficiencies and savings for utilities, including potential improvements in operations, service reliability and safety programs.
BRADFORD – State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will hold his satellite office hours on Thursday, Sept. 3, 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, 279 Route 6 West, Office 2, telephone 814-274-9769; or Kane, 54 N. Fraley St., Suite 2, telephone 814-837-0880. Information is also available at www.RepCauser.com or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/RepCauser.
The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the the courthouse lawn, 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, August 28th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
* If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-598-0649 netrabaker2@gmail.com]
FRIDAY VENDORS – August 28th – 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
VALLEY HONEY will be at the market on Friday this week. 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 everyone there!
ME and My Boys Soap will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – AUG. 25, 2026 – DEERFIELD, Ill., Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) is voluntarily recalling one lot of 70% Dextrose Injection due to the potential presence of particulate matter identified as stainless steel particles in the solution.
Risk Statement: Intravenous administration of 70% Dextrose Injection containing stainless steel particulate matter may lead to serious adverse health consequences. Particulate matter can cause blockage and clotting in blood vessels which can cut off blood flow to vital organs, lead to a life-threatening blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) and cause permanent organ damage or death. Additionally, these particles may cause local vein irritation, inflammatory reaction, aggravation of preexisting infections, and allergic reactions. As of 8/25/2026, Baxter has not received any reports of adverse events related to this issue.
Revival Animal Health of Orange City, IA is recalling Breeder’s Edge® and Shelter’s Choice® Feline Milk Replacers due to low, levels of potassium, copper, folic acid, choline and/or pyridoxine (vitamin B6).
Kittens, especially neonates, are a very vulnerable population: their organ systems are immature, they grow rapidly, and they are entirely dependent on their milk as a source of all nutrients. Deficiencies that might be subclinical in adult cats can be rapidly fatal or cause permanent developmental damage in kittens. Kittens fed milk replacer that is deficient in copper, potassium, vitamin B6, folic acid, and choline face compounding, multi-system risks, such as anemia, neurological dysfunction, liver failure, kidney damage, skeletal diseases, and cardiac compromise. Due to the rapid growth of young kittens, clinical signs may appear within days to a few weeks, and the deficiencies can be fatal or cause permanent organ damage if not recognized in time. Consumers who have kittens that have consumed any of the recalled products and are showing clinical signs should contact their veterinarian.
Recalled products were sold nationwide online and in retail pet stores. Products are packaged in multiple sizes of stand-up resealable bags and 12 oz jars. Consumers should stop feeding the products listed below to their kittens:
No illnesses resulting from the use of these products have been confirmed, but Revival is investigating nine complaints of potential gastrointestinal and bone development issues.
Jaime’s Foods ATX of Austin, TEXAS is recalling Jaime’s Spanish Village Jalapeno Ranch because it contains undeclared eggs. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The product was sold at Central Market retail stores in Texas and local independent retailers in Austin, Texas beginning on April 3, 2026.
The recalled Jaime’s Spanish Village Jalapeno Ranch dressing is packed in 16 oz (45.5g) glass jars with UPC #199284564923. Recalled lot numbers include the following: 69, 86, 108, 113, 116, and 121. The lot code can be found stamped on the bottom of the jar.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – AUG. 25, 2026 – DEERFIELD, Ill., Baxter International Inc. (NYSE: BAX) is voluntarily recalling one lot of Anticoagulant Sodium Citrate Solution due to the potential presence of particulate matter identified as fiberglass in the solution.
Risk Statement: Anticoagulant Sodium Citrate Solution is intended for use with automated apheresis devices. Administration of Anticoagulant Sodium Citrate containing particulate matter may lead to adverse health consequences; the extent and severity of harm depend on the size, number, morphology, and composition of the foreign material. In the absence of in-line filtration, these particles may cause local vein irritation, inflammatory or hypersensitivity reactions, and systemic embolization that could result in tissue or organ injury. As of 8/25/2026, Baxter has not received any reports of adverse events related to this issue.
KANE, Pa. – According to a recent study by AARP, an estimated 63 million American adults provide ongoing care to a family member, friend, or neighbor with a medical condition or disability. That care can include support with critical daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding, as well as everyday needs like shopping, financial management, and transportation. However, most individuals who take on a caregiving role at home have never received formal training. That’s why three local businesses are teaming up to provide knowledge and support to caregivers in need.
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC), UPMC Kane, and The Lutheran Home at Kane have partnered to offer Home Care Basics: Practical Support for Caring for a Loved One. This non-medical, educational program is designed to help caregivers feel more confident, prepared, and supported as they navigate the challenges of caring for someone.
A series of monthly programs will offer training and information to assist caregivers. All programs are free and open to the public. The next program will be held on September 1 at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall of the Presbyterian Church of Kane, using the Chase Street entrance. This program will focus on ways to create a safer home environment and support the activities that help individuals maintain their independence. Presenters will include Stoeffaunnie Thomas, Director of Nursing at the Lutheran Home of Kane; and Kellie Ely and Mary Yeager of UPMC Kane speaking on physical and occupational therapy.
Additional programs will be offered on October 6, November 10, and December 1, with each covering a different aspect of caring for someone at home. Participants may attend as many or as few sessions as they would like. For more information, contact NPRC’s Director of Community Development Dannielle Fickenworth at dfickenworth@nrpc.edu or visit https://bit.ly/NPRC-HomeCareBasics to register.
PITTSBURGH – University of Pittsburgh at Bradford hospitality management major Mia Dunleavy got a taste of her future profession this summer as a cruise director for the Gateway Clipper Fleet, a group of five riverboats in Pittsburgh that cruise the city’s famous Three Rivers, the Allegheny, the Monongahela and the Ohio.
The Gateway Clipper offers cruises for sightseeing, dining and a unique way to shuttle to and from professional sports stadiums on the North Shore of the Ohio River.
The company also works private events, such as weddings and corporate events.
The junior from Allison Park worked them all, getting a variety of experience.
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the Port Allegany man charged with causing the death of a Port Allegany woman in February of 2025 has now been convicted of Murder in the 1st Degree. Brian KUCHINKA pled guilty to causing her death and abuse of a corpse during a hearing in September but did not agree that he intentionally killed her, leaving the Judge to decide if the death was Murder in the 1st Degree, Murder in the 3rd Degree, Voluntary Manslaughter or Involuntary Manslaughter.
Trooper Whitney Boshart of the Pennsylvania State Police-Lewis Run was the lead investigator. She testified that, on February 21, 2025, K-Leigh Hill-Nelson was reported missing after not showing up for her job at a nursing home in Smethport for the start of her shift at 10pm. Co-workers and family members attempted to reach her. Residents of Smethport who were driving in the area of Water Street around 930 pm on February 21st testified that they heard yelling and honking, saw a woman believed to be Hill-Nelson appearing visibly distraught, and saw a vehicle known to be driven by KUCHINKA abandoned in the street. Two of them called 911.
Trooper Boshart requested videos from area businesses and residences. Video surveillance from private residences and businesses throughout Smethport, Port Allegany, and Turtlepoint showed the route of Hill-Nelson’s vehicle travel before being located in the parking lot of a closed restaurant in Port Allegany with blood on the seats, floors, and steering wheel. Residents near the nursing home where the victim worked testified that they heard what they believed to be a gunshot at approximately 9:57 pm on February 21st and then saw the car speed down the roadway. They took a photo of the car and provided it to Trooper Boshart. The vehicle in the photo appears to be Hill-Nelson’s vehicle. The locations of the cell phones of KUCHINKA and Hill-Nelson were mapped through phone records and showed that Hill-Nelson was travelling her normal route to work and KUCHINKA drove toward her. Once KUCHINKA’s phone was in the location of Hill-Nelson’s phone, KUCHINKA changed his direction and the two phones then continued to travel in close proximity to each other. Videos showed KUCHINKA driving behind Hill-Nelson into Smethport before he passed her on Water Street and left his car abandoned on Water Street. He was later seen in Hill-Nelson’s vehicle.
Trooper Boshart reviewed Facebook and Snapchat records and testified that the records revealed that KUCHINKA searched Facebook for Hill-Nelson over 300 times over a few days and searched the name of a man she had recently reconnected with numerous times. Witnesses testified that KUCHINKA was known to hack into Hill-Nelson’s social media accounts and was confronted for doing so. Records showed that his phone was used to log into her Facebook account numerous times in the days leading up to her murder, including the same day of her murder and, further, showed that she unfriended him and changed the password to her account just hours before her murder. Her Facebook account was accessed even after she was killed.
Smethport Police Chief Kevin Seipp testified that he was dispatched for the disturbance involving two people on Water Street and located the abandoned vehicle that is now known to have been driven by KUCHINKA. He testified that, the next day, he and Officer Tony Tanner of Port Allegany Police investigated the missing person’s report and came to believe that Hill-Nelson may be in the hotel room that KUCHINKA had recently rented. KUCHINKA had been evicted by Hill-Nelson and her father a few weeks before and, initially, refused to leave the residence. They and a relative of Hill-Nelson went to the motel and, hearing no response, the officers opened the window and heard a gunshot. Numerous members of law enforcement in McKean and neighboring counties converged on the motel to back up the officers and attempted to take KUCHINKA into custody. Once phone contact was made, KUCHINKA reported that Hill-Nelson was not with him and that she should be ok. He was ordered to leave his gun in the room and surrender to police. After several hours, he surrendered to the Troopers’ commands, but they observed a gun in his back pocket. Once on his knees, troopers ran to place handcuffs on him and confiscated the firearm. It was found to have a bullet in the chamber. KUCHINKA was found to have shot himself and suffered a head wound that required treatment but was not life-threatening. Troopers cleared the room and discovered Hill-Nelson’s lifeless body found under the bed without clothes. She died of a gunshot wound to her head. Video from the area of the hotel room captured KUCHINKA carrying her lifeless body from her vehicle into the room a few hours after she failed to appear for work.
DA Vettenburg-Shaffer thanked Trooper Boshart and the other officers who worked on the case and recognized the family of Hill-Nelson. “The investigation in this case was extensive and included obtaining physical evidence, electronic records, and scientific evidence. Excellent police work resulted in the evidence that was required to hold KUCHINKA accountable. Of course, this verdict only brings the criminal case one step closer to completion, but the family will be left to mourn K-Leigh for the rest of their lives. K-Leigh was a mother, daughter, sister, niece and friend and her absence will be felt by many people forever.” If you are a victim of domestic violence, help is available at the YWCA of Bradford at 1-888-822-6325.
The Potter County Housing Authority has immediate availability for a 2 bedroom apartment:
Honeoye Haven apartments, located in Shinglehouse, PA
This apartment is a 2-bedroom with wall to wall carpeting, central heating and air conditioning, range and refrigerator included. This apartment is not available to a single person.
To be eligible you must be 62 years of age or older or disabled. Rent is based on 30% of your income. Includes electric, trash, water and sewer.
For more information please call the Potter County Housing Authority at (814) 274-7031 TTY/TDD #711 or stop by our office at 109 Market Street, Coudersport.
The Potter County Housing Authority does not discriminate against any person because of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, National or Ethnic Origin, Familial Status, Gender Identity or Handicap.
E. Gene KOSA, 80, of Ulysses, PA, died Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in Wheaton’s Private Care Home, Westfield. Friends may call Sunday, August 30, 2026 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 PM at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, August 31, 2026 in West Union Mennonite Church, 1347 County Route 84, Rexville, NY. Rev. Edward Babcock will officiate. Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery. A complete obituary will be announced. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – Legislator Kevin S. LaForge
INVOCATION – Legislator Gretchen Hanchett
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2026 – motion to approve
Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2026 – motion to approve
PUBLIC COMMENT
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS, ETC.
Correspondence from the Village of Canaseraga notifying us that the Village is acting as Lead Agency for the environmental review of the Refuse, Garbage, and Trash Law under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).
Town of Wethersfield sent their Notice of Intent to Serve as Lead Agency under SEQRA and Request for Comment on Proposed Action dated August 11, 2026, regarding the approval of a revised decommissioning plan for the Valcour Wethersfield Windpark, LLC Repowering Project.
Harrisburg – The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg.
Livestream of the Public MeetingThe PUC will be streaming video of its regularly scheduled public meetings live on its website.
Public Meeting AgendaHere is the link for the Public Meeting Agenda for August 27, 2026.
Archived Audio and VideoA link to the archived audio will be accessible at the Public Meeting Video page and will be posted shortly after the conclusion of the public meeting.
For more information about the PUC visit our website at puc.pa.gov.
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) today called on the Shapiro administration to withdraw proposed regulations reminiscent of COVID lockdown-era government policy that would infringe upon constitutional norms and civil liberties.
“Oppressive COVID-era policies were viewed with skepticism by Pennsylvanians of every demographic. Submitting these regulations seems to be devoid of any understanding of our recent history of dangerous government overreach and the resulting public backlash,” Topper said.
“Government policy that can result in serious interruptions to student success, individual privacy, and how our economy operates should be handled through the legislative process instead of through regulation. We learned that during COVID and we should be practicing that now. As such, I call on the Shapiro administration to immediately withdraw these proposed regulations and work collaboratively with the legislature on their vision for public health management.”
The Elk County Council on the Arts will present Delivered, a collaborative exhibition of artwork created during Julie Mader’s 2026 Arts in Education residencies, celebrating the creativity of regional senior participants and honoring Mader’s work as a teaching artist.
The exhibition highlights artwork made by participants at Ridgway Senior Junction in Ridgway, Bradford Ecumenical Home and Chapel Ridge in Bradford, and Guy and Mary Felt Manor in Emporium. The residencies were led by Mader through the Arts in Education program, a former grant program of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts in partnership with ECCOTA that has brought professional teaching artists into schools, senior centers, care facilities, and community spaces for years.
Enhanced Digital Mapping Tool Now Available for Hunters
HARRISBURG, Pa – The Pennsylvania Game Commission reminds hunters that opening day for Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 hunting seasons is Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, marking the beginning of statewide seasons for both Canada goose and mourning doves. The agency has also upgraded its online mapping center to enhance user experience for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.
“For hunters, we’re entering the best time of the year,” said Game Commission Executive Director Stephen Smith. “The early season is upon us, marking the beginning of the new license year, a time when hunters across the state are making plans and preparing for all our exciting seasons ahead. On behalf of the Pennsylvania Game Commission, we wish all hunters a safe and successful year ahead.”
Melissa A. Berkheimer “faithful servant of the Lord”
ROULETTE TOWNSHIP, PA—Melissa A. “Missy” Berkheimer, 58, a longtime resident of Roulette Township, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on Tuesday, February 27, 1968, in Cheyboygan, Michigan, she was a daughter of Art E. Clark and Judy A. Sylvester Clark Davis. On August 2, 1992, in Roulette Township, she married P. Joel Berkheimer, who survives.
Missy was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse. For a brief time she had been employed at a pickle factory as a packer. Later she was employed for several years as a waitress. Missy then began working along side her husband in the family business, Berkheimer Log Homes. Not only the company bookkeeper, Missy peeled logs and was a talented log skidder. She very much enjoyed working with her husband.
For a number of years, Missy was a member of the Roulette Baptist Church. She was also a regular attendee of the Chestnut Street Baptist Church in Port Allegany. Missy and Joel sang and played their instruments, accompanying Evangelist Leon Foote, following to Alaska, Florida, and many other places far and wide. She was a talented crocheter, having made many blankets for friends and family. She also made many baby blankets. She was a gardener and loved to can the fruits of her labor. She was a deer hunter whose shooting talents far exceeded that of her husband’s shooting skills. She loved and adored her family, especially her grandchildren. Her greatest love was her devotion to the Lord.
Missy will be remembered as a very helpful, kind, compassionate, and loving person. She read her Bible cover to cover several times. She knew Jesus as her Savior and was quick to share the reason why she knew Jesus through God’s word. Missy was strong and persistent. She was always prepared for the unknown and never complained of any hardship.
Left to cherish her memory are her devoted husband, Joel; her mother, Judy A. Davis of Roulette; three daughters, Danielle M. (Jon) Jeffers of Terri Hill, PA, Megan A. (Douglas) Bell of Shinglehouse, and Deborah Davenport of Somerville, TX; a sister, Erika L. Clark of Bradford; five grandchildren, Hunter Bell, Xander Jeffers, Iva Bell, Ian (Mandy) Brodrick, and Mallory (Jeremy) Lindsey; nine great-grandchildren; and a nephew, Amir Patel.
Missy was predeceased by her father.
Family and friends may gather from 9:30am to 11am on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Roulette First Baptist Church, 152 Main Street, Roulette, where funeral services will follow at 11am with Pastor James Richards, of Chestnut Street Baptist Church, Port Allegany, officiating. Burial will be in Hill Cemetery, Roulette.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Missy’s name may be made to the Roulette First Baptist Church School, 152 Main Street, Roulette, PA 16746 or to the Mission to Amish People at www.mapministry.org
Missy 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 Missy, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
“Sift You Like Wheat.” What does that phrase mean? The phrase comes from the Gospel of Luke 22:31, as noted below:
31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” 33 Peter said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.” 34 Jesus said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow this day, until you deny three times that you know me.”
Peter, like many of us, believed he could withstand the sifting. In fact, he even boasted that he would never deny Christ and would even die with him. Sadly, as many already know, Peter found out what he was really made of. His strength wasn’t there. What he thought he would never do, he did. Like many of us, we’ve done things we never thought we were capable of.
No one wants to be sifted, but in some ways it’s a good thing. It’s good because we all need to know what we’re really made of and what we’re capable of. Things we said we’d never do or say are sometimes proven false. Much like any test, it shows us what we don’t know. Many of us have found that we’ve made choices we thought we’d never make, compromises we thought we were incapable of. Yet we’ve done them anyway. Some walk away from these events having learned and taken steps to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Some didn’t learn anything.
Note in the passage quoted above that Jesus told Peter to strengthen his brothers when he turned back. In other words, after you pick yourself up from what you thought you’d never do, use that experience to help others who may have gone through the same thing or are now going through their own sifting. Perhaps you’re going through or have gone through your own sifting and need to take that experience to help someone else. Think about it.
Members of Fr. Eric Vogt’s family gathered to present a $500 grant from the Fr. Eric Vogt Memorial Fund to Special Olympics of Elk and Cameron Counties following the annual Fr. Eric Vogt Memorial Golf Tournament. Also pictured are Aaron Fox, a dear friend of Fr. Eric; Robbie Wehler, Fr. Eric’s cousin and a Special Olympics Elk & Cameron Counties athlete; and Michael Kronenwetter, representing Special Olympics.
The family of Fr. Eric Vogt is continuing his legacy of caring for others through the annual Fr. Eric Vogt Memorial Golf Tournament. This year proceeds from the tournament helped provide a $500 grant to Special Olympics of Elk and Cameron Counties through the Fr. Eric Vogt Memorial Fund, a donor advised fund administered by the Elk County Community Foundation.
Fr. Eric was a beloved and active member of the community whose kindness, faith, friendship, and genuine care for others touched many lives. Following his passing, his family established the Fr. Eric Vogt Memorial Fund to keep his memory and spirit of service alive.
Dr. David Godfrey, urologist, continues to provide urology services inside Bradford Medical Park, Suite 31. Dr. Godfrey with his practice team.
BRADFORD, PA — Bradford Medical Park (BMP) became a center for outpatient services this past May, while continuing to provide a long-standing service to the Bradford community. For the past 36 years, patients in Bradford have had access to urologic care under the leadership of Dr. David Godfrey. Today, Dr. Godfrey continues to provide urology services to patients at Bradford Medical Park.
Maintaining access to specialty services remains an important part of supporting the Bradford community. Urologic conditions can affect people of all ages and can have a significant impact on comfort, quality of life, and an individual’s overall health. Having access to a local urology provider gives patients an opportunity to address concerns without having to travel outside the community for every appointment.
PennDOT Job Fair in Monroe County to Include Same-Day Interviews for Winter Positions
Allentown, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will host a job fair at the PennDOT Monroe County office, 1586 North Ninth Street, Stroudsburg, PA on Wednesday, September 2nd from 8 AM to 2 PM.
The event will include onsite interviews with job offers.
Those interested in a career with PennDOT are encouraged to attend the event to learn about the opportunities available. District and county employees will be on hand to answer questions regarding employment and assist attendees with the application process.
PennDOT is looking to fill a variety of positions in the county, including CDL operators. CDL operators should bring their current driver’s license and medical card.
Applicants can see the current available positions by going online to www.employment.pa.gov.
Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, PennDOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability.
Any person requiring special accommodations are requested to contact the PennDOT Monroe County office at 570-424-3024 prior to the event.
NYS Missing Child Alert for JASE ROBINSON on August 25, 2026, at 11:52 pm has been cancelled.
The New York State Missing Child Alert on behalf of the Buffalo City Police Department for JASE ROBINSON is now cancelled as of 10:05 am on August 26, 2026.
Sandra M. “Sandie” VanSlander, 84, of Daguscahonda, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, August 24, 2026.
She was born on March 5, 1942 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Peter and Margaret Yonker Scott.
Sandie was a graduate of Ridgway High School, Class of 1960, and later continued her education at the Clearfield County Vo-Tech, where she proudly earned her LPN degree. In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting, diamond painting, tending to her garden, and gathering around the table for game nights. Above all, she treasured visiting with her family and spending time with those she loved. A wonderful cook, she had a knack for making meals that brought everyone together and was always someone you could turn to for sound advice, a listening ear, and a little bit of wisdom. She could certainly be feisty when the occasion called for it, and those who knew her best wouldn’t have had her any other way. She loved listening to old country music and, in her younger years, enjoyed square dancing as a member of the Elk County Cloggers. She will be remembered for her strong spirit, her caring nature, and the many ways she made life a little warmer for the people fortunate enough to know and love her.
She is survived by four daughters; Lisa (Dave) Starr of Kersey, Tami (Dave) Vakiener of Ridgway, Kari (Jeff) Smith of Ridgway, and Rhonda (Chuck) Krobot of Daguscahonda, and by one son; DJ (Cindy) VanSlander of St. Marys; and by her 13 beloved grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters; Donna Flanagan of Colorado, and Jane Shellnut of Missouri, and by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her former husband and best friend; Dave VanSlander, she was preceded in death by two brothers; Donald Scott and Daniel Scott.
A Memorial Service for Sandra M. VanSlander will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home with Pastor Missy Smith officiating.
Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens.
Family and friends will be received at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Thursday, September 3, 2026 from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefamilyfuneralhomes.com
The Canyon Pilots Association Labor Day Weekend All-You-Can-Eat Fly-In Breakfast is next Sunday, Sept. 6 from 8 a.m. to noon indoors in the corporate hanger at the Grand Canyon Regional Airport in Delmar Township at 112 Runway Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901. The breakfast is open to the public and will be held rain or shine.
On the menu are ham, eggs, buckwheat pancakes, orange juice, coffee and tea. Also provided are: salt, pepper, sugar, artificial sweetner, milk, butter, maple syrup and ketchup. Tables and chairs will be available so people can sit and eat.
Requested is a donation of $10 for adults and $5 for youngsters 4 to 8 years old. Children ages 3 and under are admitted free.
Parking, including handicapped parking, is available for free.
Next Friday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m., The Cadillac Cats, a high-energy, five-piece “funky blues” band based in Williamsport, will be performing live as part of the Deane Center’s Free Outdoor Concert Series at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to the Coolidge Theatre.
This free concert is being held in conjunction with Wellsboro’s last First Friday, a community street festival on Main Street that will be open from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 4 with local vendors, live music, food, artisan goods and special activities for kids.
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 side of the Warehouse Theatre building and Main Street.
This Friday, August 28, the members of Cadillac Cats are releasing their new, album “Swamp Funk” on all major digital and streaming platforms. They physically released the album on August 21 at the Back Alley Bar and Grill in Williamsport.
CUBA, NY – Cuba Memorial Hospital (CMH) announces the appointment of William Robinson as chief executive officer (CEO), effective August 5, 2026.
After serving as interim CEO since July, Robinson steps into the CEO position permanently while continuing to serve as nursing home administrator, a position he has held since April 2026. In his expanded role, he will be responsible for overseeing the daily hospital operations of CMH, including the 61-bed skilled nursing facility. CMH employs more than 140 employees and generates more than $16 million in annual revenue. Cuba Memorial Hospital is a nonprofit critical access hospital, serving Allegany County and the surrounding region. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of services, including a 24/7 Urgent Care Center, acute inpatient care through its Medical Care Unit, long-term care and skilled nursing, inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy, palliative care, radiology and ultrasound, laboratory services, social work and nutritional services.
