June 2025

Mr. Erich Zaun, Principal, has announced that the following students, grades six through twelve, have been named to the Honor Roll for the fourth nine-week grading period at the Oswayo Valley Jr./Sr. High School.  Students named to the High Honor Roll have maintained an average of 93% or above, while those on the Honor Roll have averaged 87% or above.

HIGH HONOR ROLL

GRADE 12: Maddison Austin, Charlotte Austin-Keech, Addison Bechelli, Emily Brown, Layken Enty, Jadyn Fleischman, Landon Flurschutz, Lauren Hedges, Sophia Komenda, Shayden Mesler, Chloe Metcalf, Aidan Resig, Rylee Thompson, Brooke Voorhees, Eva West, Danielle Williams

GRADE 11: Jude Colbey, Lucas Dickerson, Luke Karr, Trevor Miller, John Mix, Soi Sang Nguyen, Rachel Rathbun, Mia Shaffer, Lachlan Tabacheck

GRADE 10: Ella Bee, Travis Coriaty, Payton Danforth, Elizabeth Freeman, Sage McCleaft, Aubrey Resig, Dana Williams, Jenna Wylie

GRADE 9: Evalyn Abdo, Callie Bachand, Colden Bryant, Amberdale Burks, Kaitlynn Costello, Olivia Fetzer, Makiah Jandrew, Alessia Norton, Jessica Pitts, Ella Resig, Ainsley Tabacheck, Bowen Taylor, Reese Thompson

GRADE 8: Lane West

GRADE 6: Emmett Campbell, Ayce Geiger

HONOR ROLL

GRADE 12: James Burks, Haylie Dowell, MaKenna Manning

GRADE 11: Owen Bryant, KayLynn George, Ridge Mesler, Kole Parrish, Zachary Pitts

GRADE 10: Elliot Colton, Landon Doane, Faith Herzog, Alex Karver, Elizabeth Lananger, Britany Louser

GRADE 9: Landon Enty, Kenyan Kellogg, Pheniox Klein, Michael Oharold, Rhylie Stannard, Leelynn Welch, Layla Willow

GRADE 8: Olivia Metcalf, Camdyn Shaffer

GRADE 7: Jonathan Aumiller, Landon Austin, Mason Babcock, Mackenna Evingham, Jolene Fisher, Miriam Hoffman, Maddeline Kiendl, Dawson Perrin

GRADE 6: Amethyst Allen, Emrick Furman, Evelynne Knowlton, Bentley Sisson, Lela Thompson

McKean County Finance Director

McKean County is seeking qualified and highly motivated applicants for a full-time Finance Director located in Smethport, Pennsylvania.

Under the direction of the County Commissioners, primary responsibilities of this position include: develops the County budget through projection of incoming revenues and expenses, ensures proper cash flow and appropriate expenditures, adjusts the budget as necessary, confirms maximum reimbursements have been received, ensures invoices and refunds are properly coded, as well as many other related duties.

Minimal Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in business.
• Bachelor’s degree in business management or accounting preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in budgeting and general accounting.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to learn County software programs, operations, structure, and law as applicable to the position.
• Ability to implement public administration, and office management practice and procedures.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret fiscal data; be able to project, estimate and forecast fiscal trends.
• Payroll knowledge preferred.

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 via email to mmjubon@mckeancountypa.gov. Applications and additional details are available in the Human Resources Department at the Courthouse. McKean County is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.
 

With the situation facing emergency medical services (EMS) becoming more dire every day, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) has introduced legislation to create a Pennsylvania Office of EMS Commissioner.

“EMS agencies across the state are struggling to keep their doors open, yet there’s little urgency from the state’s chief executive to address the problems,” Causer said. “A timely EMS response is critical and can mean the difference between life and death for countless patients across the Commonwealth. We can and must do better.”

Bridge Replacement Project Set to Begin Tomorrow in Orange Township, Columbia County

MONTOURSVILLE, PA – Motorists are advised that a bridge replacement project is set to begin tomorrow on Draketown Road (Route 1013) in Orange Township, Columbia County

Starting Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Draketown Road will be closed between Whitmire Road and Route 93, while a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) bridge crew begins work on the bridge over Stoney Brook. Work on the project includes removal the existing structure, installation of a box culvert, paving, line painting, and guide rail upgrade.

A detour using Route 93, Route 487, and Fowlersville Road (Route 1008) will be in place for the duration of the project.

Motorists should be alert, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution. Work on this project is anticipated to be completed in October 2025, weather permitting.

Closures: The library will be closed for the holiday on Friday, July 4th. Regular hours will resume on Saturday, July 5th.

Yard Sale & Book Sale: The library will be holding a yard sale and book sale on Friday, June 27th, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm and on Saturday, June 28th, from 10:00 am – 2:00  pm.

Town-Wide Yard Sale: The library is organizing a town-wide yard sale on Friday, June 27th, and Saturday, June 28th! If you would like to be added to the map, please call board member Connie Serkleski at 814-698-2249. A list of sales will be available at the library by Wednesday, June 25th.

The COTS (Concerts on the Town Square) Series will begin Thursday, June 5 at 6 pm. on the Port Allegany Town Square.  The concerts, hosted by the Port Allegany Women’s Club, are free and open to the public. 

The concerts will be held each Thursday with the exception of July 3. Refreshments are available for purchase and a 50/50 raffle will be held. 

Money from the food sales will go to local groups and organizations and the proceeds from the raffles are donated to PACS.  The June 5 concert will feature the music of country singer Chris Eckert (pictured). 

The performing artist for June 12 will be Dan Roche.  

Yes, the ban on handheld mobile device use while driving in Pennsylvania, known as “Paul Miller’s Law,” will take effect on June 5, 2025. Drivers will be prohibited from holding any interactive device (like a phone) while operating a vehicle, even at stoplights or in traffic.