On August 29, at 9:57 am Mt. Jewett Fire and Ambulance was dispatched to East Main St. for a one vehicle crash. The vehicle struck some parked vehicles and a fire hydrant the patient is self extricated with possibly no injuries
McKean CountyInformation Technology System Technician
McKean County is seeking qualified and highly motivated applicants for a full-time Information Technology System Technician located in Smethport, Pennsylvania.
Under the direction of the Information Technology Director, the primary objective of this role is to establish and maintain a secure information network system and infrastructure for the local county government. This includes providing technical support to departmental staff, addressing technology needs, and ensuring the smooth operation of all network-related functions.
Qualifications:
Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
Certifications:Relevant certifications are a plus.
Responsibilities:
The key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
Offering frontline support of technology end-users, encompassing application assistance, help desk services, and system access/security administration via Active Directory services.
Supervising all telecommunication aspects, including LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), VPN (Virtual Private Network) and county telephone systems.
Assisting in statewide implementation of state-mandated systems for all county government departments.
Oversee Cybersecurity at all levels, including the implementation and management of cybersecurity protocols, firewalls, MFS, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and regular security audits to protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security threats.
Acting as the central coordinator of personal computers, serving as the primary point of vendor contact and providing internal expertise for all telecommunications. As part of the telecommunications expertise this would include network cameras (used for surveillance and monitoring), courtroom audio-video equipment (utilized for legal proceedings recording and broadcasting), virtualized infrastructure technologies (such as virtual machines and hypervisors for efficient resource management), and video conferencing solutions (for remote meetings and collaboration).
Conducting support activities, including hardware and software installations, upgrades and troubleshooting.
Install personal computers and peripherals while delivering user support services.
Use of a personal vehicle to travel between county buildings in Smethport, PA, and to District Justice offices in Bradford, PA, and Kane, PA, as required for job-related duties. Mileage reimbursement will be provided in accordance with county policy.
Qualified candidates should apply by completing a McKean County job application and submitting a resume to Michele Jubon, Director of Human Resources, McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, or send to mmjubon@mckeancountypa.gov. Additional details are available in the Human Resources Department at the Courthouse. McKean County is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.
On August 28, at 11:04 pm Bradford City Fire Dept. was dispatched to the area of 152 Seaward Ave for two vehicles on fire. There was a possible small explosion the fire has spread and caused a small grass fire
St. Marys, PA: A golf tournament to benefit the Fr. Eric Vogt Memorial Fund, a donor advised fund administered by the Elk County Community Foundation, was recently held at the Bavarian Hills. Following the tournament, the first distribution from the fund was appropriately awarded to the Elk County Catholic High School baseball team, which Fr. Eric coached and developed over the years.
The purpose of the fund, which was established by Fr. Eric’s family, is to keep his name alive by supporting youth programs that foster education, mentorship, and personal development.
Harry E. Stanley “beloved father and grandfather, devoted Christian”
Harry E. Stanley, 93, of Smethport, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.
Born on Monday, November 24, 1930 in Shinglehouse, he was a son of William G. and Grace M. Goodrich Stanley. On November 16, 1996, he married Jacqueline B. Olson Leet, who passed away on September 21, 2021.
Harry was a graduate of Shinglehouse High School and was US Marine Corps veteran having served during the Korean War.
Harry was employed at the former Pierce Glass Company in Port Allegany, retiring after many years of service.
He was a member of the East Smethport United Christian Church. In his younger years, Harry enjoyed hunting and fishing. His greatest love was spending time with his family.
Helen D. Tingley, 99, of Coudersport, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at UPMC Cole, Coudersport, with her family around her.
She was born August 13, 1925 at the family farm in Nopal, Texas, to Bruno and Christina Foegelle Dybowski. On September 9, 1945, in San Antonio, Texas, she married Clair M. Tingley, who passed away January 31, 2003.
Helen was the sixth of eight children. She attended country schools near her home and was a standout athlete at school events, winning awards for her speed. When her brothers left to serve in the Civilian Conservation Corps and US Navy during World War II, she learned to drive and became the family driver, transporting her parents when they needed to travel the 12 miles into town. Her younger sister fondly remembered that she “had a lead foot”. As a young woman, she moved to Yorktown, Texas and then to San Antonio, where she was working as a waitress when she met Clair Tingley, who was serving as an MP with the US Army Air Corps. After their marriage, they moved north to be near Mr. Tingley’s family in Coudersport, and also lived briefly in Island Falls, Maine, before returning to Coudersport.
On August 28, at 11:07 am Bradford Twp Fire and Bradford City Ambulance were dispatched for a motor vehicle crash near Hot Dog Tommy’s at 1401 South Ave.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists who travel Route 15 northbound and southbound in Liberty Township, Tioga County are advised that rolling roadblocks will take place next Wednesday between Exit 162 (Route 414 / Liberty / Morris) and Exit 158 (Route 284 / Buttonwood / English Center).
On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM, Rooney Line Construction, Inc., will be slowing traffic while pulling communication lines across the roadway. The contractor will be slowing traffic for approximately 15 minutes. There are two scheduled pulls.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution.
DEP will conduct operation in Westfield Township and Westfield and Knoxville Boroughs
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Mosquito-Borne Disease Program will be conducting a truck mounted ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation on August 28, 2024, in Tioga County in the following areas:
Westfield Township
Knoxville Borough
Westfield Borough
Residential and recreational areas in these municipalities will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes. The control work will begin late evening on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, with a rain date of Thursday, August 29, 2024.
The Conservation Districts of Cameron, Elk, McKean, Potter, and Tioga, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), and Generations Forestry are sponsoring a day-long workshop for foresters, loggers, logging contractors, and private landowners.
The workshop will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at the Wilcox Community Building, 320 Faries Street, Wilcox from 8 AM to 4 PM.
The workshop will cover: fundamentals for erosion control, permitting and stream considerations; planning before the harvest using the SFI Timber Harvest Checklist to plan a sustainable harvest; Best Management Practices (BMPs) and common site problems.
Professional credits are available for Continuing Education (PA Sustainable Forestry Initiative for an additional $20.00 fee. Workshop cost is $15.00 per person, which includes materials, refreshments, and lunch. Please pre-register for the course no later than October 10, 2024 through the SFI website: www.sfiofpa.org/register
McKean CountyInformation Technology System Technician
McKean County is seeking qualified and highly motivated applicants for a full-time Information Technology System Technician located in Smethport, Pennsylvania.
Under the direction of the Information Technology Director, the primary objective of this role is to establish and maintain a secure information network system and infrastructure for the local county government. This includes providing technical support to departmental staff, addressing technology needs, and ensuring the smooth operation of all network-related functions.
Qualifications:
Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
Certifications:Relevant certifications are a plus.
Responsibilities:
The key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
Offering frontline support of technology end-users, encompassing application assistance, help desk services, and system access/security administration via Active Directory services.
Supervising all telecommunication aspects, including LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), VPN (Virtual Private Network) and county telephone systems.
Assisting in statewide implementation of state-mandated systems for all county government departments.
Oversee Cybersecurity at all levels, including the implementation and management of cybersecurity protocols, firewalls, MFS, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and regular security audits to protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security threats.
Acting as the central coordinator of personal computers, serving as the primary point of vendor contact and providing internal expertise for all telecommunications. As part of the telecommunications expertise this would include network cameras (used for surveillance and monitoring), courtroom audio-video equipment (utilized for legal proceedings recording and broadcasting), virtualized infrastructure technologies (such as virtual machines and hypervisors for efficient resource management), and video conferencing solutions (for remote meetings and collaboration).
Conducting support activities, including hardware and software installations, upgrades and troubleshooting.
Install personal computers and peripherals while delivering user support services.
Use of a personal vehicle to travel between county buildings in Smethport, PA, and to District Justice offices in Bradford, PA, and Kane, PA, as required for job-related duties. Mileage reimbursement will be provided in accordance with county policy.
Qualified candidates should apply by completing a McKean County job application and submitting a resume to Michele Jubon, Director of Human Resources, McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, or send to mmjubon@mckeancountypa.gov. Additional details are available in the Human Resources Department at the Courthouse. McKean County is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.
Yvonne A. Crawford, 73, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of 117 Peach Road, St. Marys, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024 at Elk Haven.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Michael G. Higgins, 71, of Main Street, Limestone, NY, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Absolute Care, in Allegany, NY.
Born on January 30, 1953, at the Eglin Air Force Base, in Florida, he was a son of the late George F. and Mildred (Fleming) Higgins. He was a 1972 graduate from Limestone Union Free High School.
On February 17, 1973, in St. Patrick Church in Limestone, NY, he married Susan E. (Maley) Higgins, who preceded him in death on January 11, 2009.
On August 8, 1972 he joined the United States Air Force, where he served until being honorably discharged on August 7, 1976. During his service career he earned the rank First Class Airman and received the National Defense Service Medal.
After the service, Mike was employed at Case Cutlery in Bradford.
He was a member of the Limestone American Legion, the Limestone Fireman’s Club, and the Limestone Sportsman’s Club.
Surviving are two sons, Jay (Danielle) Higgins, of Port Allegany, and Justen (Tressa Neely) Higgins, of Limestone, NY, seven grandchildren, Xavier Higgins, Brittany Higgins, Brianna Higgins, Jaycob Higgins, Cayden Barrett, Carter Billyard, Cory Billyard, one sister, Barb (Ken) Wilson, of Florida, two brothers, Tony (Linda) Higgins, of Kansas, George (Marion) Higgins, of Adams, NY, and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Susan, and one son, Jeffery Craig Higgins, who preceded him in death on November 18, 1998.
Private services for family and invited friends will be private. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery Limestone, NY.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Memorial contributions may be made to Limestone American Legion Post 1560.
Deborah L. SCHULTZ, nee Cain, 62, of Whitesville, NY, formerly of the Tonawandas, passed away in her home after a lengthy illness.
On June 2, 1979, she married the love of her life, Theodore W. “Ted” Schultz, who predeceased her on June 29, 2017. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her youngest son, Thomas John Schultz; her father, Charles Cain; and her brother, Charles Boehnke.
She was a daughter of Charles H. Cain and Patricia L. Nelson Dunning. Her mother survives. Also surviving are: three sons, Edmond (Carin) Schultz, Joshua Schultz, and Benjamin Schultz, all of Whitesville; her mother-in-law, Carol Schultz; grandchildren, Gabriel (Thomas) Miles, Quinn Schultz, and Madison Schultz; four great-grandchildren; siblings, Sandra Boehnke, Daniel (Michelle) Cain, Charles (Bobbi Jo) Cain, Milissa (Joe) Carmona, Timothy (Barbara) Cain, and Mary (Steve) VanEtten; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Deb devoted her life to helping others. If you needed cash, food, a place to stay or someone to talk to, Deb was there. She often put her own needs aside to help those who were struggling. Deb helped without question or judgment, often offering to “keep it between the two of us.” If you asked her for the shirt off her back, she would give it to you without hesitation.
She took great pride in “her boys” and watching them grow into men was one of her greatest pleasures. Deb was a wonderful mother who sacrificed much for the benefit of her children. She devoted her entire life to supporting her children, making sure they were happy, healthy, cared for and most importantly, loved.
Deb was an avid camper. Her favorite camping spot was Allegany State Park. Deb began camping there as a child and continued the tradition with her own family, often planning a yearly excursion for anyone who was up for it. She could be found Thursday night at the Hootenanny singing her heart out followed up by snacks and drinks around the campfire. These Allegany memories remain among the most precious to her children.
Prior to her illness, Deb enjoyed entertaining guests for the holidays. She would often invite family and friends over for Thanksgiving, Christmas or just because, preparing food for sometimes more than 20 people on her own. She always served herself last, making sure everyone had their fill and was happy prior to fixing herself a plate.
Cremation was at OLNEY-FOUST Private Crematory. At Deb’s request, there will be no service or visitation. A gathering to celebrate Deb’s life will be held on a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Benjamin J. RANSOM, 40, of Ulysses, PA, died Sunday, August 25, 2024 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. Born April 3, 1984, in Coudersport, he was the son of William H. and Cathryn Nardone Ransom.
On October 12, 2019, in St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Clyde, NY, he married the former Tiffany M. Crowe, who survives. A 2002 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he earned an associate degree from Alfred State College and graduated from Southeast Lineman Training Center in Trenton, GA. Ben was employed by Tri-County Rural Electric. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wellsville, Genesee Rod and Gun Club, and IBEW #1319.
Eversyn Xavier Lee JONES, infant son of Sandra and Patrick Jones of Ulysses, PA, was born sleeping on Friday, July 26, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA.
A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, August 30, 2024 in the Gold Church, 2402 State Rte 49, Ulysses, PA.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
On August 27, at 9:39 pm Otto Fire Dept. and TLC Ambulance were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident vehicle in a ditch in the area of 909 Rt. 6 in Duke Center.