2025

Elk County Coroner Michelle A. Muccio-Krise is releasing the 2024 year-end report for the Elk County Coroner’s Office. During the year of 2024, 283 cases were investigated by the Coroner’s Office.

The breakdown is as follows:
63-Natural deaths
14-Accidental deaths with the following breakdown:
8 falls
3 fire-related deaths
1 aspiration
1 hypothermia
1 drug overdose
6 Suicides
1 Homicide
1 pending investigation
39 nursing home deaths
The office also examined and issued 159 cremation authorizations and assisted four mothers through the Elk County Cribs for Kids program, which provides cribs to mothers who are in need of a safe sleep space for their baby. 

Dept 6 dispatched automatic aid to Osceola for a structure fire. Engine 6-2 and Tanker 6-5 responded. Crews remained on scene for approximately 3 hours

January 25–Winter in the Lumber Camp: Outdoor fun in the snow with sledding, snowmen, and snow art activities. Try your hand at cross-country skis and snowshoes with the help of equipment provided by PA DCNR and volunteer instructors. Hot beverages and light refreshments will be available for purchase.

I stopped by Port Allegany Fire Department Star Hose Company #1 yesterday to check out the new SCBA – self-contained breathing apparatus – the company purchased with a $150,000 state grant I helped secure. The company purchased 21 units of the new equipment, and Chief Mike Johnson explained it is lighter weight, can hold more air and includes additional safety features. Those features include an electronic firefighter locator to aid in rescue if a firefighter became lost or trapped in a fire, as well as a more timely low air warning to give firefighters more time to exit a hazardous environment. Our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect us, and I’m pleased we were able to help the company purchase some equipment to better protect themselves as well.

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ServSafe is a certification program developed by the Restaurant Association Education Foundation. The course meets certification requirements for individuals who are responsible for the safe handling of food in restaurants, schools, elder care facilities, lodges, bed and breakfasts, community centers, and other food concessions (organizations or businesses that sell or prepare food regularly). 

This course, taught by Rick Kralj, Penn State Educator, is scheduled for Thursdays, February 27 and March 6, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost is $165/person. The registration deadline is Thursday, February 20^th. To register, call (877) 489-1398 or go to http://extension.psu.edu/food-safety/serv-safe.

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches.

* WHERE…Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties.

* WHEN…From 6 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS…Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions could
impact this evenings commute, but a significantly greater chance
for an impact will be during the Friday morning commutes.

INSTRUCTIONS: Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited
visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY

Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) today announced more than $19 million in low-interest loans for two infrastructure projects in McKean County.

The Bradford City Water Authority will receive a $4.1 million loan to support replacing all existing water meters with new meters capable of remote data transmission. The change is expected to save the authority approximately $150,000 in operational costs each year.

Pennsylvania American Water Company will receive a $15.2 million loan to address issues at the Kinzua Road wastewater treatment plant. Most of the equipment at the plant, which was built in the 1990s, is at the end of its useful life, resulting in effluent exceedance levels at the plant.

“Efficient, effective and environmentally sound water and wastewater treatment systems are important to the health and safety of our residents,” Causer said. “I support investments like these in our infrastructure systems to improve quality of life in our communities.” 

The McKean County Conservation District is partnering with Penn State Extension, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency to offer a Winter Farmer’s Meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 2025 at the Veteran’s Memorial, on Route 155 in Port Allegany from 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM.

The program will offer 2 core and 2 category pesticide credits (01-Agronomic Crops 2, 18-Demonstration and Research 2).  The agenda includes Agency Updates from NRCS & FSA, Cover Crops for Forage Production, Management of Problem Weeds/Herbicide Regulation and Stewardship Updates, CHEMSWEEP and 2024 Disease Year in Review and updates on the McKean County Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program.

Registration is free, which includes lunch. Please register by February 14, 2025 by calling the District at 814-887-4017. The first 25 registrants will receive a free-soil test kit. 

Financial support for this project is provided by the PA Association of Conservation Districts through a grant from the PA Department of Environmental Protection.  Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences research and extension programs are funded in part by Pennsylvania counties, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Bradford, PA – The Bradford Hospital Foundation (BHF) is currently coordinating a 50/50 raffle, with proceeds benefiting cancer care services at Bradford Regional Medical Center, a Kaleida Health facility. Come together as a community to support lifesaving cancer care services, and have a chance to win big.

Tickets are available at Heartstrings Gift Shop, located in the main lobby at BRMC, or directly from the BHF office. Tickets are $5 for 10 chances to win and the winner will be drawn on Friday, February 7.

BRMC with the support of The Bradford Hospital Foundation, is committed to providing continued access to critical services, like cancer care, in the community to keep care close to home. If you would to make a difference in local health care, please visit www.brmc-ogh.org/foundations/brmc/ to donate.

If you see Kayla, the Potter County Fair Queen, wish her good luck as she travels to Hershey, PA on Thursday to participate in the PA Fair Queen Coronation!

ATTENTION Roulette water/sewer customers. Due to school being closed the office will not be open until around 11:00 AM. We realize that this is bill due day and will extend the due day until tomorrow. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Good Luck to our Fair Queen, Skylar Stevens, as she heads to Hershey today to begin the PA Fair Queen competition. Keep watching this page and the Cameron County Fair Queen page for updates throughout the week!

January 25–Winter in the Lumber Camp: Outdoor fun in the snow with sledding, snowmen, and snow art activities. Try your hand at cross-country skis and snowshoes with the help of equipment provided by PA DCNR and volunteer instructors. Hot beverages and light refreshments will be available for purchase.