Sobriety Checkpoint Coming Up In May In Elk County
April 2023
PennDOT Cameron/Potter County Maintenance Work Schedule for the Week of May 1 – May 5, 2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Cameron/Potter County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of May 1 – May 5, weather permitting. Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.
Cameron County 0240
Brushing/ Inlet Cleaning:
- State Route: 120 (Elk County line to Clinton County Line)
Crack Sealing:
- State Route: 872 (First Fork Road)
Potter County 0260
Bridge Cleaning:
- State Route: Various SR throughout County
Sign Repairs/Replacement:
- State Route: Various SR throughout County
Shoulder Cutting:
- State Route: 44 (Coneville to Shinglehouse)
Pipe Replacement:
- State Route: 4001 (Sartwell Creek Road)
Spray Patching:
- State Route: 1010 (Genesee/Mills Road)
- State Route: 6 (Roulette to Sweden Valley)
Ditching:
- State Route: 1001 (Ulysses to Brookland)
The following work is scheduled to be completed by contractor, weather permitting:
Potter County 0260
- Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc: Preliminary work including guiderail removal and shoulder stabilization on US Route 6 (Port Allegany to Coudersport). During this time roadway flaggers will control traffic in alternating patterns. As structure repairs begin in the later spring, temporary traffic signals will be set to enforce the alternating traffic patterns.
- Nestlerode Contracting Company, Inc: Bridge replacement on State Route 1011 (Hickox/Ulysses Road). Detour will be in place and traffic will use State Route 1012 (Jackson Road), State Route 49, and State Route 1011.
PennDOT McKean County Maintenance Work Schedule for the Week of May 1 – May 5, 2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation McKean County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of May 1 – May 5, weather permitting. Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.
McKean County 0250
Sign Repairs and Upgrades:
- Various State Routes throughout the County
Bridge Cleaning:
- State Route: Various Repairs throughout county
Patching:
- State Route: 146 (Clermont to Red Rock)
Crack Sealing:
- State Route: 646 (Aiken to Rew)
Grading Dirt Roads:
- State Route: 2004 (Christian Hollow Road)
Slide Repair:
- State Route: 446 (Eldred/Portville Road)
Underdrain Installation:
- State Route: 3011 (Lindholm Road)
Pipe Replacement:
- State Route: 246 (Looker Mountain Trail)
- State Route: 1015 (Rixford Area)
Ditching:
- State Route: 646 (Olean Road)
- State Route: 346 (West Washington road)
McKean County Is Seeking American Rescue Plan Coordinator
Position: American Rescue Plan Coordinator
Status: Temporary Part Time (20 – 29 hrs. per week)
Reports To: County Commissioners
Location: 500 W. Main Street, Smethport
McKean County is seeking an American Rescue Plan Coordinator to assist with managing programs identified by the county commissioners for funding through the America Rescue Plan Funds. Candidate will work an interim time period with weekly hours to fluctuate with release of funds to community partners. Ideal candidate will have general knowledge of McKean County with knowledge of economic impact funding and grant processes.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for compliance for use of funds by McKean County for American Rescue Plan Funds
- Assist Community Partners to identify avenues for resources and/or matching funds
- Monitor and assess project impact and identify funding gaps for sustainability
- Assist with program design in collaboration with the McKean County Commissioners and staff
to identify global focus and goals of initiative and tailor process to align with those goals
- Monitor grant applications and execution from award through compliance to final reporting
- Manage marketing and promotion of program in all media outlets including print, online, radio
and presentations as public meetings
- Assist with needs assessment to identify optimal impact of American Rescue Plan Funds
- Process applications, ensure proper documentation and eligibility and provide general
application assistance to applicants for internal and external reports
- Participate in review and ranking criteria to evaluate applicants
- Maintain detailed records of application status, eligibility criteria and award notifications
- Maintain spreadsheet and financial records of allocated funding, invoices, receipts and
final reporting
- Communicate with grant applicants from public, private, government and non-profit entities
- General Office Assistance and Other Duties as required
Education and Experience:
- Associate’s degree in Business, Planning, Accounting or related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 2-3 years of professional experience in economic development, planning or related field
Interested applicants are invited to apply by completing a McKean County job application and resume. Please forward it to: Michele Jubon, Human Resources Director, McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749 or emailing it to: mmjubon@mckeancountypa.org by May 8, 2023. We are an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.
McKean County is seeking qualified candidates for the Director of Maintenance position.
Director of Maintenance
McKean County is seeking qualified candidates for the Director of Maintenance position.
Reporting to the Commissioners, responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide supervision and assistance for full-time maintenance staff and full-time
custodial staff.
- Manage and direct work programs, PM and routine maintenance activities of buildings, plumbing systems, electrical systems, boiler systems, HVAC systems, landscaping/mowing, and snow removal programs.
- Coordinate and oversee the activities of all outside contractors.
- Maintain mechanical, plumbing, electrical, boiler systems and HVAC systems. Coordinate and order contracted services as needed to accomplish repairs not practical to be done by County maintenance.
- Manage and coordinate the County’s Safety Program and ensure County compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations and provide information on compliance to the Commissioners.
- Supervise and perform work requested or needed on work orders.
- Prepare plans, material lists and estimates for County renovation projects and new projects.
- Purchase supplies and equipment within the County’s purchasing guidelines.
- Maintain facility and custodial supplies.
- Maintain utility consumption records of all County facilities as to develop and promote energy saving programs.
- Prepare an annual maintenance expense/capital budget for the County.
- Prepare safety grants.
Qualifications include:
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Technical education in applicable field or equivalent
Experience:
- Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in facilities management and safety.
- Five (5) years or more experience in the operation of electrical system
and infrastructures, plumbing, building/construction, boiler systems and HVAC systems.
- Basic computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Salary Range: $47,000-$60,000 annually
Interested applicants are invited to apply by completing a McKean County job application and resume. Please forward it to: Michele Jubon, Human Resources Director, McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749 or emailing it to: mmjubon@mckeancountypa.org by May 8, 2023. We are an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.
Potter County Commissioner Nancy J. Grupp Announces Re-Election Bid
Potter County Commissioner Nancy J. Grupp has announced her intentions to run for re-election on the Republican ballot in the May 16 Primary Election.
During her first term in office she served as the chair of the Board of Commissioners, County Salary Board, and County Retirement Board. She has served in an unpaid capacity as Potter County Director of Emergency Services, saving the county thousands of dollars each year and is a member of the county’s Aging Advisory Board.
During her tenure, Commissioner Grupp has also spearheaded improvements in county operations, including technology upgrades and updates to personnel and human resources policies. She was also chosen by her peers to chair the executive board of the regional community and economic development agency, North Central Regional Planning and Development Commission.
Some of the current board’s accomplishments under her leadership have included:
— Creating programs during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to support small businesses along with fire and ambulance services and other non-profits that were negatively impacted during the shutdown.
— Facilitating COVID relief grants to those significantly impacted in the hospitality industry, many of which would not have survived without those funds.
— Adoption of a countywide Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) ordinance, making available county tax breaks for businesses building or expanding operations to create jobs and support economic development.
— Improving services for Potter County veterans by expanding the Veterans Affairs Director position to full-time, giving military veterans much-needed assistance in accessing the benefits and services to which they are entitled.
— Supporting a collaborative effort to bring cost-free transportation to veterans who require rides to medical appointments.
— Repurposing federal grant revenue totaling more than $500,000 to support infrastructure projects in Genesee, Galeton and Ulysses to date.
Fiscal responsibility has been a high priority for the board under Commissioner Grupp’s leadership. While improving services in multiple ways, the board has not raised real estate taxes, which she considers a major accomplishment. Grupp is a lifelong resident of Potter County, has 30 years of experience working in the finance industry, and has served as a township auditor and secretary/treasurer, as well as president for the Potter County Township Officials Association.
She and her husband, Lynn, live in Coudersport.
Commissioner Grupp states, “Rather than engaging in extreme politics, if re- elected I pledge to continue to bring common sense leadership to Potter County. Thank you for your support.”
Paid For By The Candidate
Kardinal Estate & Tag-Sale Company 3 Day Estate Sale
3 Day Estate Sale!
Smethport, PA. May 4th to 6th 2023
Posting details by this Sunday! Enjoy the weekend. Kardinal Estate & Tag-Sale Company
Derrick City Dispatched For Head On Collision
On April 27, at 9:11 pm. Derrick City was dispatched to 310 Derrick Rd and Harrisburg Run for a two vehicle head on collision with unknown injuries or entrapment. A Second ambulance has been requested
Port Allegany Ambulance to North Open Brook
At 3:14 PM on Thursday, Port Allegany Ambulance has been dispatched to North Open Brook Road for a fall victim. Possible lift assist only.
Thursday, May 4, is Last Date to Register
Thursday, May 4, is Last Date to Register for Bird Dog Handlers’ Clinic on Saturday, May 6, Held by Ruffed Grouse Society at Rolfe Beagle Club, Elk County
Johnsonburg, Pa.: Your registration must be made by Thursday, May 4, if you want to attend the Future Hunters and Handlers Clinic for bird dogs sponsored by the Upland Bird Hunt Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society. The Bird Dog Clinic is being held at the Rolfe Beagle Club at 1016 Long Level Road, Johnsonburg, PA 15845. Registration is at wlhab9@gmail.com. You must register so we have the right number of lunches.
This popular bird dog clinic is for folks with puppies or folks wanting tips for their older dogs. The clinic starts at 8:00 a.m. and will finish around noon. Lunch will be provided. Doors will open and coffee will be on by 7:30 a.m.
We have a great day planned for new and experienced dog owners:
Grouse & Woodcock Habitat Identification
Puppy Training: Basic Training and What to Expect in the First Year
Grouse Gear – What You Need – Lion Country Supply
Where Am I and How Do I Get There? – GPS
Advanced: Demonstrations, Questions & Answers for Experienced Dog Handlers
If you are a first-generation hunter or a new bird dog owner who is looking to spend some quality time in the field, but feel as if this is a daunting task to get started, join us on Saturday, May 6! Our goal is to create a network of hunters willing to take new dog owners and novice hunters under their wing.
“Our goal”, said Tommy Launer and Tom McPherson, co-leaders, “is to develop a network of hunters willing to help new dog owners and hunters.”
PennDOT Elk County Maintenance work schedule for the week of May 01-May 05, 2023
Ridgway, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Elk County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of May 01 through May 05, 2023,
weather permitting. Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.
Elk County 0280
Patching:
● State Route: 4003 (Long Level, Johnsonburg)
● State Route: 1006 (Wilcox)
Signs:
● State Route: Various Routes County wide
Crack Sealing:
● State Route: 1003 (Washington St., St. Marys)
● State Route: 1008 (West Creek Rd., St. Marys)
Bridge Cleaning:
● State Route: 2004 (Quehanna Hwy.)
● State Route: 3001 (Belltown)
● State Route: 120 (Mohan Run Area)
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