June 2024

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Potter County the week of June 24. 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 3002 (Cowley Hill Road) spanning the West Branch of Cowley Run. Monday, June 24, through Thursday, June 27. This work takes place off the roadway and has minimal, if any, traffic impact.

Pennsylvania has some of the oldest bridges in the country, with an age of more than 50 years on average. Preventive maintenance is vital in extending the life of the structures. As such, PennDOT maintenance crews perform some bridge deck patching and structural repairs.

Manual Patching

• Route 244 (Oswayo Road/Ellisburg Road) between Coudersport Pike and the Pennsylvania-New York border. Monday, June 24, through Friday, June 28. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
• Route 4016 (Irish Settlement Road) between Eleven Mille Road and Tormey Road.  Monday, June 24, through Friday, June 28. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
• Route 4014 (Plank Road) between Honeoye Road and Eleven Mile Road. Monday, June 24, through Friday, June 28. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.

Most permanent pothole patching is completed in the spring/summer when temperatures stay consistently above freezing. If maintenance crews were not repairing potholes, the road surface would break up further and require more expensive corrective measures.

Grading & Reshaping

• Route 4025 (Brizzie Hollow Road) between Hemlock Hollow Road and Eleven Mile Road. Monday, June 24, through Thursday, June 27. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
• Route 4027 (Ore Bed Run Road) between Brizzie Hollow Road and Genesee Township. Monday, June 24, through Thursday, June 27. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
• Route 1009 (Pusher Siding Road) in Ulysses Township. Monday, June 24, through Thursday, June 27. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.

Grading and reshaping of unpaved roads is necessary to remove buildup along the shoulder area from shifting material. It also removes rutting and corrugations from the roadway and reestablishes the crown in the roadway surface. Other benefits to this maintenance activity include proper drainage and dust control.

Pipe Replacing & Cleaning

• Route 4021 (Honeoye Road) between Shinglehouse and the Pennsylvania-New York border. Tuesday, June 25, through Friday, June 28. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
• Route 144 (Branch Road/Germania Road) between Galeton and Carter Camp Road. Monday, June 24, through Thursday, June 27. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.

Pipe replacement and cleaning are essential in maintaining water flow around state roadways. Controlling water flow is one of the most important aspects of maintaining pavements. Uncontrolled water flow will damage both the pavement surface and the area under the pavement, which causes deterioration across the length of the pipe.

Side Dozing

• Route 1011 (Hickox-Ulysses Road) between Academy Street and Route 49. Monday, June 24, through Thursday, June 27. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.

Side dozing removes excess material from beneath guide rail areas, which improves drainage and allows water to sheet flow off the roadway. Side dozing is a crucial highway maintenance operation because when drainage systems do not function properly, water collects on the road, weakens pavement, accelerates the formation of potholes, and creates the potential for icing conditions in the winter months.

Signing

• Various routes throughout the county. Monday, June 24, through Friday, June 28. This work takes place off the roadway and has minimal, if any, traffic impact.

Signs are the most prominent way PennDOT communicates roadway safety and other information to our customers. County maintenance organizations have crews responsible for installing and repairing signage along state roads and reviewing installed signs to determine if replacements are needed. Reasons for replacing a sign include age, vandalism, or damage.

Vegetation Management

• Route 872 (Inez Road/Costello Avenue/Sinnemahoning Road) between Route 6 in Coudersport and the Potter-Cameron County Line. Monday, June 24, through Friday, June 28. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
• Route 3001 (East Fork Road) between Sinnemahoning Road and Coudersport Pike. Monday, June 24, through Friday, June 28. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
• Route 3003 (First Fork Road) between Inez Road and Route 872 (Costello Road). Monday, June 24, through Friday, June 28. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
• Route 3006 (Ice Mine Road) between Grand Army of the Republic Highway and Coudersport Pike. Monday, June 24, through Friday, June 28. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.

Mowing, herbicide spraying, and selected tree thinning help maintain a safe roadway free of obstructing vegetation, improving visibility to spot signage, traffic control devices, and other motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and animals approaching the road. Additionally, a well-maintained roadside can improve drainage and prolong the life of the roadway.

This schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, emergencies, or other unforeseen interruptions.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of June 24. 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

• A Route 46 (Emporium Road) bridge spanning Colegrove Brook in Norwich Township. Monday, June 24, and Tuesday, June 25. This work takes place off the roadway and has minimal, if any, traffic impact.
• A Route 4002 (Owens Way) bridge spanning the East Branch of Tunungwant Creek between Route 219 and High Street. Wednesday, June 26, through Friday, June 28. This work takes place off the roadway and has minimal, if any, traffic impact.

Pennsylvania has some of the oldest bridges in the country, with an age of more than 50 years on average. Preventive maintenance is vital in extending the life of the structures. As such, PennDOT maintenance crews perform some bridge deck patching and structural repairs.

Pipe Replacing & Cleaning

• Route 59 between the Warren-McKean County line and Bingham Road in Lafayette Township. Monday, June 24, through Friday, June 28. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.

Pipe replacement and cleaning are essential in maintaining water flow around state roadways. Controlling water flow is one of the most important aspects of maintaining pavements. Uncontrolled water flow will damage both the pavement surface and the area under the pavement, which causes deterioration across the length of the pipe.

Vegetation Management

• Various routes throughout the county. Monday, June 24, through Friday, June 28. This work takes place on the shoulder and has minimal, if any, traffic impact, however PennDOT urges drivers to exercise caution through the work zone.

Mowing, herbicide spraying, and selected tree thinning help maintain a safe roadway free of obstructing vegetation, improving visibility to spot signage, traffic control devices, and other motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and animals approaching the road. Additionally, a well-maintained roadside can improve drainage and prolong the life of the roadway.

Sweeping

• Various routes throughout the county. Monday, June 24, through Friday, June 28. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours. PennDOT vehicles will occupy a single lane while this work takes place. Where passing is not permitted for extended lengths, the vehicles will leave the roadway periodically to allow queued traffic to pass and resume normal speeds.

Sweeping utilizes a mechanical broom attachment on a piece of mobile highway equipment used to remove loose debris from the roadway, improving safety and surface traction for motorists.

This schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, emergencies, or other unforeseen interruptions.

The McKean County Community Foundation (MCCF) invites organizations that serve the Port Allegany area to apply for $1,400 in grant funding that is currently available from the Joe DeMott Port Allegany Community Development Fund (JDPACD). Applications are due by July 1, 2024. The application can be found on the MCCF website at https://mckeancountyfoundation.org/open-grants/

Grants from this fund are available to 501c3 organizations, schools, municipalities, or religious organizations that serve the public. The fund supports projects that encourage the arts, community development, education, environment, or health and social services within the Port Allegany School District.

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IT Support Technician

Location: Seneca Highlands IU9, Smethport, PA

Type: Full-time

Overview:
Seneca Highlands IU9 is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic IT Support Technician to join our team in Smethport, PA. This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity to start a rewarding career in technology within an educational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

●                    Provide first-level technical support for devices, networks, and classroom technology.

●                    Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues.

●                    Assist in maintaining and updating IT documentation and inventory.

●                    Ensure excellent customer service by being courteous, polite, and service-oriented.

●                    Collaborate with other team members to enhance overall IT support.

Qualifications:

●                    Strong written and verbal communication skills.

●                    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

●                    A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

●                    Basic troubleshooting skills for devices, networks, and classroom technology, or the ability to learn these skills quickly.

Send a letter of interest, resume, and application to Mr. Ed Bell.  EOE

Network/Systems Administrator

Seneca Highlands IU9 is looking for a highly capable and forward-thinking network/systems administrator to join our team in providing services to school districts in Potter County. This role is pivotal in driving technology improvements within the school districts by working closely with the leadership teams, faculty, and staff members. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining the network and server infrastructure, ensuring reliable and secure connectivity, and supporting all IT systems critical to the educational environment.

Location:

• Potter County

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Five years of IT experience with a strong background in network infrastructure planning, systems administration, and technology procurement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, and wireless networks.
• Ensure the security and integrity of the network through firewalls, VPNs, and other security measures.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to maintain optimal uptime and performance.
• Manage and maintain servers, including Windows Server, Linux, and virtualization platforms.
• Implement and maintain network access controls, user authentication, and authorization protocols.
• Support the deployment and maintenance of educational software and applications.
• Provide technical support and training to staff and students on network and system-related issues.
• Maintain documentation of network configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Collaborate with the IT team to plan and execute technology projects and upgrades.

Candidate Profile:

• Highly organized and self-motivated to complete projects.
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical staff.
• Capable of working independently and within teams.
• Skilled in supporting, training, and developing technical staff.
• Detail-oriented with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality on sensitive information.

Send a letter of interest, resume, and application to Mr. Ed Bell via email.  Application Deadline: Position is open until filled.  EOE

RIDGWAY – The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission (North Central) hosted a Lender’s Brunch in Kane on June 20 at Six&Kane featuring financial experts who offered tips for navigating regional programs and financial resources that are available to businesses within the six-county region.

Sponsored by North Central, the event featured speakers from the commission’s Business Lending Program, the PennWest Clarion Small Business Development Center, Pursuit, and The Progress Fund. The brunch event was catered by Table 105 in Kane.

“We had a tremendous turnout from the financial services industry,” North Central Loan Program Director Jennifer Hibbard said. “The presentations from PennWest Clarion’s Small Business Development Center, Pursuit, and The Progress Fund, in addition to us at North Central, gave bankers, economic development professionals, and legislative offices a well-rounded understanding of the business assistance as well as complementary and alternative lending resources available to our regional businesses and entrepreneurs.”

Acclaimed musicians coming Saturday

A critically acclaimed national recording group will be performing a free public concert indoors at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum at 7 pm on Saturday, June 22.

Potter County Creative Council (PC3), the new countywide arts and culture organization, presents the California Guitar Trio for a program from multiple genres – from classical to rock, from jazz to world music.

Opening the show with brief performances will be local school musicians Ronan Bray on guitar and Lillian Vought on ukelele, as part of PC3’s commitment to integrate school-based music, art and theater programs into its mission. Donations to support the work of PC3 will be accepted at the door.

Comprised of Bert Lams, Tom Griesgraber and Paul Richards, the California Guitar Trio has been establishing a unique, personal connection with audiences for more than 30 years.

In addition to dazzling musicianship and interplay, CGT shows are full of captivating stories and humor.

One reviewer wrote, “The universe of guitar knows no boundaries for the California Guitar Trio. They have a way of making concertgoers feel like they are part of the music.”

CGT has toured extensively – more than 2,000 gigs – and collaborated with exploratory rock bands such as Yes and King Crimson, along with Taj Mahal, John McLaughlin, the California Symphony, Rick Wakeman and others.

Saturday’s concert is made possible through support from the Pa. Council on the Arts. PC3 is also supported by the Potter County Commissioners as a component of the “Revitalize Potter County” initiative to reverse population losses and outmigration of young adults by making Potter County communities more vibrant and appealing.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking hunters to provide feedback on their antlerless deer license buying experience this summer.

License sales get underway Monday, June 24 at 8 a.m., when antlerless deer licenses will be available for the three Wildlife Management Units where demand is highest – WMUs 1B, 2G and 3A. Licenses in these WMUs will be sold on a first come, first serve basis until the allotted number of licenses sells out, and only Pennsylvania residents may purchase antlerless licenses initially.

Then, from Thursday, June 27 through Sunday, July 7, antlerless licenses for the remaining 19 WMUs will be available to residents. Those seeking licenses in any of these WMUs won’t need to wait in line for them; they’re guaranteed to get one, as long as they buy before 7 a.m. on Monday, July 8 – when the resident-only portion of the first round of antlerless license sales ends.

Francis L. “Franny” Friedl, 98, of 104 West Theresia Road (also known as Zwack’s Pond), died on Friday, June 21, 2024 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

He was born in St. Marys on August 31, 1925, son of the late Frank and Clara Zwack Friedl.

Franny was a lifelong resident of St. Marys and a member of the St. Marys Church. He was a graduate of St. Marys High School, class of 1943. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II in Germany as a Private First Class and was awarded two Purple Hearts for injuries received. He was employed at Stackpole Carbon in the lab for 39 years, retiring in 1985. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW for more than 63 years. He loved planting flowers and harvesting vegetables from his garden. His garden was his pride and joy! The rows in the garden were always so straight!  He also enjoyed decorating the house at Christmas time. His Christmas tree was incredible to see! Not a branch was left undecorated!

​Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a two-year roadway improvement project continues on Water Street (Route 414), Blockhouse Road (Route 2005), and Williamson Road (Route 2007) in Liberty Borough and Liberty Township, Tioga County.

The week of Monday, June 24, 2024, the contractor, Glenn O. Hawbaker, will