The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of July 28. 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:
Pipe Replacing & Cleaning, Ditching
Route 3005 (Hutchins Loop/Campbelltown Road) between Hutchins Loop in Sergeant Township and Route 6 in Mount Jewett Borough. Monday, July 28, through Friday, August 1. 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.
Emery A. Gallup, age 89, of Smethport, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Smethport.
Born on October 12, 1935, in Smethport, he was the son of Alfred and Mable (Wolf) Gallup. On June 15, 1963, he married Arvilla “Arlie” D. Griswold in Port Allegany, PA. She survives.
McKean County Sheriff, Dan Wood, visited the Port Allegany Rotary Club’s regular weekly meeting held at the Port Allegany Moose Lodge. The sheriff presented a program on pistol permits and answered questions about his office. Sheriff Wood is pictured with Rotary Program Chair, Ki Bayline. The club will host the McKean County Fair Queen candidates at this week’s meeting.
Gregory A. Koons, 72, of Salamanca, NY and Turtlepoint, PA, passed away unexpectedly and went to be with his Savior, Saturday (July 26, 2025) in Turtlepoint.
He was born January 9, 1953 in Coudersport, the son of George and Bilie May (McAvoy) Koons.
Mr. Koons had many jobs, from a maintenance man at McDonald’s to groundskeeper at Penn Hills Club in Bradford.
Leander “Lee” F. Stauffer, 83, of 918 Hickory Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Friday, July 25, 2025 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
Lee was born April 19, 1942, in St. Marys, son of the late Francis and Margaret Heser Stauffer. He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1960, and a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp. On June 17, 1967, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Lee married Carol Distler, who survives. They were blessed to share fifty-eight years of marriage.
Bernie Meyer, 85, of 1364 Rosely Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 25, 2025.
Bernie was born May 10, 1940 in St. Marys, son of the late Charles and Regina Young Meyer. He was a lifelong resident of the area and attended St. Marys schools.
He was employed as a mechanic by the Ford garage for sixteen years and PennDot for twenty-eight years, where he retired in 2000. He also could be found in his garage until late at night working on family and friends’ cars.On August 26, 1961, in Queen of the World Church, Bernie married Mary Vollmer, who survives. They were blessed to share sixty-three years of marriage.
John W. Auman, 67, of 104 Auman Road in Kersey, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2025, with his loving daughters by his side.
Born on June 28, 1958, in Ridgway, he was the son of the late Jerome and Genevieve (Copella) Auman. A lifelong resident of the area, John was a proud graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1976. He went on to earn a degree in Carpentry from Williamsport College of Technology — a craft he loved and enjoyed throughout his life.
With summer in full swing, many families are hitting the road, heading to the beach, visiting relatives, or simply enjoying a well-earned getaway. But before you buckle up and start the engine, it’s important to make sure everyone in your vehicle is traveling safely, from infants to grandparents. Car safety is not one-size-fits-all, and each age group has specific guidelines to follow. Following these best practices helps prevent serious injuries in the event of a crash — and in many cases, saves lives.
Truck Rollover Warning System Project Continues at the Route 15/I-180/Route 220 Interchange, Lycoming County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that work continues on the installation of a Truck Rollover Warning System at the Route 15 / Interstate 180 / Route 220 interchange in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County.
The week of Monday, July 28, 2025, the contractor, Bruce and Merrilees, continues the installation of the Truck Rollover Warning System. Work will be performed between Foy Avenue / High Street interchange (Exit 137) and Route 15 / Interstate 180 / Route 220 interchange. Motorists can expect alternating lane restrictions where work is being performed. Work will be performed Mondays through Thursdays between the hours of 7:00 PM and 5:00 AM.
The Board of Directors of the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro is pleased to announce the appointment of Dawn Kennedy-McLelland as the new director of Development & Operations.
A passionate advocate for the performing arts with extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and arts education, Dawn brings a dynamic blend of creativity, strategic vision, and administrative expertise to the organization.
Monday, July 28 at 7pm EMMF’s Famous Brass Quintet with percussionist Jason Mathena will perform in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in ‘Wellsboro. This concert is BYOB with ticketholders encouraged to bring their own snacks and beverages and sit at tables to enjoy the music. Individual theater-style seating will also be available. Seating at tables is on a first come, first served basis. The program will be announced from the stage but it is expected that most of the music will be taken from the list provided for the Sunday concert at Cherry Springs State Park.
Tuesday, July 29 at 7pm, the EMMF Wind Quintet featuring Lish Lindsey on flute; Ellen Gruber on oboe; Trina Gross on clarinet; Lynn Moncilovich on bassoon; and Melvin Cortez Jackson on French horn, will perform “Mostly American” works at the Tioga County Courthouse at 118 Main Street in Wellsboro. The program will be announced from the stage.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Allegany County Department of Public Works in conjunction with the NYSDOT will hold a Public Information Meeting regarding the County Road 49 over Caneadea Creek Bridge Replacement, which is located on CR 49 south of the intersection of State Route 243. The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Rushford Fire Department located at 8911 Upper Street, Rushford, NY, starting at 7:00 p.m. County Public Works and design consultant personnel will be available at this time to answer questions
LEWISBERRY, PA – Surrounded by solar panels nestled within the Quaker Race Day Use Area at Gifford Pinchot State Park, leaders from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) gathered today to mark a major clean energy milestone — 2 gigawatts (GW) of installed solar generation now operating across the Commonwealth – just 17 months after reaching the 1GW milestone in late 2023.
“This pace of growth is remarkable,” said PUC Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank. “We’ve effectively doubled our installed solar capacity in less than a year and a half — a testament to Pennsylvania’s commitment to a balanced, ‘all-of-the-above’ approach that supports our economy, protects our environment, and keeps the lights on for everyone.”
Preparing food in large quantities is different than food preparation in the home. Cooking for Crowds: A Volunteer’s Guide to Safe Food Handling program helps nonprofit organizations and their volunteers understand the risks involved with preparing large volumes of food and the important food safety practices that must be implemented to ensure a safe event.
Even if your organization has been doing this for years, things change, and it is important that volunteers are up-to-date and knowledgeable about rules and regulations governing food safety. Don’t risk your customer’s health or your organization’s reputation.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised a bridge preservation project in Lycoming County. This project provides preservation work on 12 state-owned bridges throughout the county. Work includes bridge deck repair, the application of a waterproof membrane, paving, and line painting.
The week of Monday July 28, 2025, the contractor will be resetting temporary barrier and completing deck repairs.
Route 44
Crews will be working on the bridge over Pine Creek, located 0.8 miles south of Route 414 in Cummings Township.
Wellsboro, PA. Friday August 8, 2025 from 9 to 10:30pm at the Arcadia Theater: Meet lead actor David Homb as Phantasmagoria is played on the big screen and David tells stories about the making of the game, the 90’s horror genre, and blue screen acting!
Phantasmagoria is an R-Rated 1990’s PC, point and click, live-action, adventure game in the horror genre. Notorious for its groundbreaking use of live action filming for a PC game, Phantasmagoria is a graphic adventure of overcoming evil, and demons, and violence. Sections of the game will be projected onto the theater screen as David adds commentary about his acting career, including feature films and TV, and his experiences filming the many scenes using the blue-screen technology of the time. A question-and-answer session will follow. The event is FREE and one lucky attendee will also receive a free signed poster of the event!
David will also be attending the Wellsboro Comic Con on Aug. 9, where you can purchase his book, photos, or chat some more. Come visit Wellsboro for an amazing weekend of fun and activities including Phantasmagoria live, the Wellsboro Comic Con, the Tioga Fair, and even the Perseid Meteor show as best seen from Cherry Springs state park!
Examination of Public Utility Service and Equipment Continues in Conjunction with Broader Investigation by Local Authorities
Note: The following information is preliminary and may be supplemented or corrected as the investigation continues.
HARRISBURG – The Safety Division of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC’s) independent Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E) continues to investigate the June 29 explosion in the Nicetown section of Philadelphia that destroyed multiple homes, resulted in a tragic loss of life and serious injuries to other residents.
The PUC expresses its deepest sympathy to the victims, their families, and the surrounding community, and extends appreciation to the many emergency responders who rushed to the scene as well as organizations and individuals who continue to assist in neighborhood recovery efforts.
Amanda Lynn STEVENS, 36, of Galeton, PA, died Saturday, July 19, 2025 in her home. Born June 8, 1989, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of George and Monica Button Stevens.
A graduate of Galeton Area High School, she was employed as a caregiver for the elderly, did housecleaning, and worked as a waitress at the Plaza Café in Galeton.
Surviving are: her parents, George and Monica Stevens of Galeton; a brother, Justin (Keisha) Button of Coudersport; paternal grandparents, Edward and Bonnie Stevens of Ulysses; four nephews; a niece; aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was predeceased by maternal grandparents, Charles A. and Carolyn V. Aldrich Button. Burial will be in Button Cemetery, Galeton. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
33 year old Chelsea Tarr N.P.A. was arrested on Adams St. by the Patrol unit for an indictment warrant charging her with two counts of Criminal sale of a controlled substance 3rd. degree and two counts of Criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd. degree ( B Felonies ) for selling Fentanyl in the City of Olean. This indictment was a result of an investigation by the Street Crimes Unit. Tarr was transported to the Cattaraugus County Jail to await arraignment.
Lewis Run Fire Marshal Unit and the Bradford City Police Department are requesting assistance in identifying the individual(s) responsible for causing a fire to occur on the exterior of a residential home.
On 04/26/25 at approximately 12:08am, the Bradford City Fire Department was called to 17 Avenue B, Bradford City, McKean County, for a house fire.
Occupants of the home discovered that the house was on fire after hearing glass breaking from the kitchen window.
Minimal damage occurred and no occupants were injured during the fire.
An ignitable liquid was detected on the exterior of the home near the kitchen window.
The cause of the fire is incendiary in nature constituting the crime of Arson.
Any persons with information regarding this incident are asked to contact the PSP Lewis Run (814) 368-9230 or PSP Tips Toll Free at 1-800-472-8477 or online at https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=107
All callers to PSP Tips could be eligible for a CASH REWARD for information that leads to an arrest, the solving of a crime/cold case or the location of a wanted person/fugitive or missing person. All information is accurate as of Release Date and is subject to change or updated. Media Release #5166
Information that leads to the arrest of the involved individual/s of this arson in the City of Bradford could be eligible for a cash reward!
Call 1-800-472-8477 with any information
The Troop C – Lewis Run Fire Marshal Unit and the Bradford City Police Department are requesting assistance in identifying the individual(s) responsible for causing a fire to occur on the exterior of a residential home.
On 04/26/25 at approximately 12:08am, the Bradford City Fire Department was called to 17 Avenue B, Bradford City, McKean County, for a house fire.
Occupants of the home discovered that the house was on fire after hearing glass breaking from the kitchen window.
Minimal damage occurred and no occupants were injured during the fire.
An ignitable liquid was detected on the exterior of the home near the kitchen window.
The cause of the fire is incendiary in nature constituting the crime of Arson.
Any persons with information regarding this incident are asked to contact the PSP Lewis Run (814) 368-9230 or PSP Tips Toll Free at 1-800-472-8477 or online at https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=107
All callers to PSP Tips could be eligible for a CASH REWARD for information that leads to an arrest, the solving of a crime/cold case or the location of a wanted person/fugitive or missing person. All information is accurate as of Release Date and is subject to change or updated. Media Release #5166
Motorists are advised that a two-year highway improvement project continues on Interstate 180 in the City of Williamsport, Loyalsock Township, Fairfield Township, and Montoursville Borough, Lycoming County.
The week of Sunday, July 27, 2025
Interstate-180
The contractor will continue paving operations in both directions, between Faxon (Exit 25) and just west of the Basin Street Exit. Motorists can expect alternating lane restrictions where work is being performed. Paving work will take place Sunday, July 27, 2025, through Thursday, July 31, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM, weather permitting.
(NEW) Crews will be installing traffic loop sensors on Northway Road (Route 2029) on Monday, July 28, 2025, and Tuesday, July 29, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Maynard Street Interchange (Exit 28)
The contractor will continue highway lighting work at the Maynard Street interchange (Exit 28). Most of this work will be performed off the shoulders of the roadway, between the hours of 6:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday, July 28, 2025, through Friday, August 1, 2025.
Motorists are urged to be alert, slow down and use caution in the work zone
Glenn O. Hawbaker is the prime contractor for this two-year, $14 million, highway improvement project on Interstate 180 between Brushy Ridge Road (Route 2026) in Fairfield Township and the Route 15 interchange in the City of Williamsport. Work on the project includes the mill and resurface of 11 miles of I-180 between Basin Street (Route 2062) and Warrensville Road (Route 2022), this work includes the Faxon (Exit 25) and Route 15 (Exit 29) interchanges, base repairs, high friction surface treatment, tree removal, drainage upgrades, guide rail and signal upgrades. Additional work includes updated highway lighting, bridge preservation work, and pavement markings. Work on the project is anticipated to be completed in the fall 2026 and includes a winter shutdown.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that surface treatment operations, more commonly known as “oil and chip,” will impact a trio of roads in McKean County this week. This maintenance treatment seals the road surface to keep water out, restores the friction of the surface to enhance traction, and extends the pavement life between resurfacings.
PennDOT McKean County Maintenance crews will apply the surface treatment on Bell Run Road between Route 44 and the McKean-Potter County line in Ceres Township. Monday, July 28, and Tuesday, July 29. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
Starting Wednesday, crews will start work on Route 46 starting at the split with Route 446 and continue northbound toward Rew for approximately seven miles the remainder of the week. Traffic control will again be provided by flaggers in the roadway.
Virginia Watt, of Erie, PA., and formerly of Warren, PA., died Friday morning, July 25, 2025 at UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA. A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.
Jim Pennington, Jr., President of the Rolfe Beagle Club, announces that the Rolfe Beagle Club will once again offer its popular Coyote and Crow Hunt over ten days from August 28 thru September 6.
This is the 12th Annual Fall Coyote and Crow Hunt covering the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. “We typically offer this hunt to cover the weekends before and after Labor Day so hunters have plenty of time over the ten days to go after coyotes or crows,” said Jim. “We know that these two predators can do a lot of damage to farmers’ crops and livestock during this time frame,” finished Jim.
Timothy C. SCOTT, 64, of Ulysses, PA, died Friday, July 18, 2025 in the Comfort House of Allegany County, Wellsville, NY.
Born September 10, 1960, in Coudersport, he was the son of Ronald M. “Bud” and Fanny M. Shook Scott. On September 5, 1981, in the Genesee Methodist Church, he married Linda M. Payne, who survives.
