April 2023

The Bradford Area Ministerium will host a community gathering on Thursday, May 4, in observance of National Day of Prayer. 

The event will take place from noon until 1 p.m. at Veterans Square in Bradford and is open to all members of the community. The National Day of Prayer, with the theme Pray Fervently in Righteousness and Avail Much, is an annual observance held on the first Thursday in May. 

“Prayer fuels our lives spiritually and is also the fuel of our community and our nation. Without a praying community, we will lose hope and vision for God’s desire to transform our city and beyond. The National Day of Prayer is a unique opportunity where all can come together and pray for God’s vision for our nation, from every church and denomination.” said Open Arms Church Lead Pastor Zoe Hatcher, who is the event organizer. “This is a chance to come together with our neighbors and coworkers to focus on what unites us. Let us take advantage of this opportunity to reflect on the power of prayer and its ability to bring us closer together as a nation.”

During the gathering, members of the community come together to pray for America and the seven centers of influence, which include government, military, media, business, education, church, and family. Participants are encouraged to pray for each center and its leaders, asking for guidance, wisdom and strength.

For more information about the National Day of Prayer, visit https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/. 

Please be advised that Allegany County DPW will have daily closures of County Road 23 between State Route 243 and Wesley Road intersections from May 2 through May 11.

The road will be closed during working hours and will reopen for use at night and on the weekend. There will be no on-site detour and motorists are urged to seek alternate routes. 

Thank you for your cooperation.

The entry fee for adults for the 32nd Annual Upper Pine Creek Trout Tournament is $25 through this Monday, May 1 and increases to $30 beginning Tuesday, May 2. The entry fee for youth under 16 stays the same, $15.

The two-day tournament, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon Snowmobile Club, is being held on Saturday, May 20 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 21 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. along a 13-mile stretch of Pine Creek between the Ansonia Bridge in Shippen Township and the Mill Street Bridge in Galeton Borough. 

Each of the 250 fish float stocked by snowmobile club members in that section are tagged. The minimum prize for a tagged fish is $50 and may be cash, merchandise or a gift card or a combination of the three. Up to $14,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded during the tournament. The top cash prize is $1,000. There will also be six $500 cash prizes. 

Visit www.pagrandcanyonsnowmobileclub.com anytime to register online and download a registration form or pick one up at a business in the area. 

In-person registration will be outdoors in tents in front of the organization’s clubhouse at 4814 Route 6, 12 miles west of Wellsboro, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday, May 19 and during tournament hours on May 20 and 21. The clubhouse is located on the south side of Route 6, halfway between Wellsboro and Galeton. 

Those who register online can pick up bags, badges and maps at the clubhouse between May 19 and 21. 

For more information, about this tournament, call 1-717-881-9358 or the club at 570-724-2888 or visit the club’s website at www.pagrandcanyonsnowmobileclub.com or its Facebook page. 

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of maintenance work today, Thursday, April 27 on Route 4001 (Little Pine Creek Road) in Cummings Township, Lycoming Township.

A Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will be performing base repairs on Little Pine Creek Road between Route 44 and Little Pine State Park.  Motorists can expect single lane conditions with flagging where work is being performed.  Work will be performed during daylight hours, weather permitting and is expected to be completed late afternoon.

Motorists should be alert, slow down, watch for slow or stopped vehicles, watch for lane changes, and drive with caution through the work zone.

BRADFORD – State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) will hold monthly satellite office hours on Thursday, May 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

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.