37th WINTERS CABIN FEVER EXTRAVAGANZA AUTCTION, JANUARY 24TH
January 2026
The Bingham Township Supervisors Are Seeking Applicants
The Bingham Township Supervisors are seeking applications for a part-time Secretary/Treasurer. Experience in bookkeeping with QuickBooks, Computer skills, and Secretarial skills are needed. Duties would include:
Payroll, Quarterly Taxes, Annual W-2’s, Reconciliations, Paying & Recording Invoices, Making Deposits, Balancing Bank Statements, State Reports, DCED Reports, Grant Applications, Attending monthly meetings, Taking & Recording Minutes, providing Financial Records, Assessment Building Permits, Driveway Permits, Road Bonds & Permits, Open Record Requests, and Budgets.
Position will begin June 1st, 2026
For more information, please call 814-848-9863
Resumes may be mailed to: Bingham Township
843 Bingham Center Road,
Genesee, PA 16923
Severe Watches And Warnings For Roulette
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
206 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING…
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting 30 to 40 mph with isolated gusts over 45 possible. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow with significant accumulations possible.
* WHERE…Blair, Somerset, Southern Centre, and Southern Clinton Counties.
* WHEN…For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS…For the Winter Weather Advisory, slippery roads possible for the Thursday morning commute. For the Winter Storm Watch, roads and especially bridges and overpasses will likely become
slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult late Saturday night through Monday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A few stronger snow showers are possible this morning with rapid reductions in visibility and a quick accumulation on roadways.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting 511PA.com.
This Is An Important Message From NY Alert
*Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 1:58AM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT…Lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow
accumulations 4 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting
snow.
Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday
evening. Significant accumulations possible.
* WHERE…Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The greatest
accumulations will focus across western Chautauqua and far
northwest Cattaraugus counties.
Patricia Hitchcock, 91, Formerly Of Lafferty Hollow
Patricia Hitchcock, 91, formerly of Lafferty Hollow, most recently of Chapel Ridge, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born on September 24, 1934, in Bradford, she was the daughter of the late Norman S. Ellis and Teresa H. Bowen. Pat was a 1952 graduate of Bradford High School.
Pat and Richard, who preceded her in death, celebrated 50 years of marriage.
Her working career included employment with Tuna Valley Savings and Loan, Forest Oil (as an Executive Secretary for 25 years), and the Glendorn Foundation. Privately, Pat worked doing bookkeeping, taxes, and provided clerical services.
Potter County Community Garden Applications Now Available.
It may be cold and snowy butplans for the 2026 Potter County Community Garden are springing into action. Applications for garden plots were released to the public on Thursday, January 15th, and will be accepted until all spaces have been claimed. The Community Garden has a total of thirty-three garden beds with four being raised for handicapped or disability access. Located at 7 Water Street in Coudersport, the Community Garden will open its gates again on April 25th for individuals and groups to utilize a free garden plot regardless of income.
Wallace J. Mapes Jr., 81
Pastor Wallace J. “Wally” Mapes Jr. of 64 Foster Hollow entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday (Jan. 16, 2026), following a brief illness.
He was born Feb. 13, 1944, in Lockport, N.Y., to Wallace J. Mapes Sr. and Ruby Martin Mapes.
He graduated from Lyndonville High School in 1963 and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Marine Corps until 1967. Wally held several careers, including law enforcement and car sales before answering his true calling after finding Christ. He pursued ministry and graduated from Roberts Wesleyan College in 1988.
On Sept. 30, 1972, he married his high school sweetheart, Ruth, beginning a lifelong partnership rooted in faith and love.
Pastor Wally carried the Word of Christ across the country, evangelizing in various churches before founding Healing Reigns Fellowship in 2007. He was well known in the community and could often be found at local establishments enjoying a cup of coffee and striking up conversations with everyone he met.
His greatest passion was sharing the love and message of Christ with others.
Elk and Cameron County Families!
Mark your calendars for upcoming February Discover Lab activities!
Discover Lab:
Contact: Courtney Rieger
P: 814-781-3437
courtney@communityedcenter.com
Dates/Location/Times:
February 9, 2026- Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library, 3:30pm-5:00pm (Grades 3-5)
February 10, 2026- Johnsonburg Community Center, 4:00pm-5:30pm (Grades 3-5)
February 16, 2026- Bennett’s Valley Community Center, 6:00pm-7:00pm (Grades K-8)
February 17, 2026- Boys and Girls Club of St. Marys, 4:00pm-5:00pm (Grades 3-5)
Description: Build & Explore with Cubelets! Join us for hands-on group activities creating robots together!
No Registration Required!
Questions? Contact Courtney Rieger at courtney@communityedcenter.com or call (814) 781-3437
Dedicated Nurse Honored with Fourth Quarter 2025 Nightingale Award
Bradford, PA/Olean, NY – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, are excited to announce Sharon Walsh, RN, a nurse on the medical-surgical unit at OGH, as the 2025 fourth-quarter Nightingale Award recipient. Walsh has been a nurse at OGH since 1998.
“With more than 20 years of dedicated service as an overnight nurse, Sharon exemplifies the compassion, resilience and quiet strength that define the spirit of nursing. Working through the night requires a unique blend of clinical expertise, emotional steadiness and unwavering commitment. Throughout her career, Sharon has demonstrated all of these qualities and more. She is the calm in a moment of crisis, the reassuring voice for anxious families and the steady, skilled professional who ensures every patient feels safe and cared for during their worst times. She is dependable, knowledgeable and remarkably patient-centered. She is the person others look to for guidance, mentorship and support, especially new nurses who benefit from her depth of experience,” said her nomination.
MAN CHARGED AFTER MCKEAN COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE ARRESTS THREE OUT OF HOUSE IN BRADFORD
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the McKean County Drug Task Force has arrested three out of the same residence for drug crimes following a search warrant executed at 15 Belleview Avenue in Bradford on January 20, 2026. Raymond KELLEY is accused of three counts of Possession with Intent to Deliver (crack cocaine) – Felonies; 2 counts of Possession; and 2 counts Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Deliver – Felonies.
KELLEY is charged with conspiring with Justina AMES and selling crack cocaine while under the surveillance of the McKean County Drug Task Force. Detective Seth Shephard accuses KELLEY of committing the crimes out of a residence on Belleview Avenue in Bradford over the last month.
KELLEY was arraigned by on-call magisterial district judge William Todd who set bail at $75,000 straight. KELLEY was remanded to the McKean County Jail and is scheduled for central court next week. If you suspect drug crimes, please report it to Chief County Detective Ryan Yingling at the District Attorney’s Office at (814) 887-3312 or McKeanDA.org.
All accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
WOMAN CHARGED AFTER THREE ARRESTED OUT OF SAME HOUSE BY MCKEAN COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a Bradford woman was arrested after the McKean County Drug Task Force arrested three out of the same residence for drug crimes following a search warrant executed at 15 Belleview Avenue in Bradford on January 20, 2026.
Patricia AMES is charged by Detective Seth Shephard with Possession with Intent to Deliver (crack cocaine) – Felony; Possession; and Criminal Use of a Communication Device (Felony 3). P. AMES is accused of setting up a drug sale and delivering crack cocaine in exchange for $100 while under the surveillance of the McKean County Drug Task Force earlier this month. P. AMES was arraigned by on-call magisterial district judge William Todd who set bail at $75,000 straight. P. AMES was remanded to the McKean County Jail and is scheduled for central court next week.
If you suspect drug crimes, please report it to Chief County Detective Ryan Yingling at the District Attorney’s Office at (814) 887-3312 or McKeanDA.org.
All accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
WOMAN ACCUSED OF DEALING IN UNLAWFUL DRUG PROCEEDS FOLLOWING MCKEAN COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE ARREST
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a Bradford woman is accused of selling drugs out of a residence at 15 Belleview Avenue arrested after the McKean County Drug Task Force arrested her and two others out of that residence on January 20, 2026.
Justina AMES is charged by Detective Seth Shephard with 3 counts of Conspiracy Possession with Intent to Deliver (crack cocaine) – Felonies; 2 counts Criminal Use of a Communication Device (Felony 3); Possession with Intent to Deliver (Felony); Drug Paraphernalia; and Dealing in Unlawful Proceeds (Felony 1).
Justina AMES is accused of setting up drug sales and conspiring with Patricia AMES and Raymond KELLEY to sell crack cocaine and possessing additional crack for sale while under the surveillance of the McKean County Drug Task Force. During a search warrant, additional crack cocaine was located along with scales and packaging material commonly used to package crack cocaine. In addition to directing drug sales of her co-conspirators, Justina AMES is accused of accepting cash for the sale of crack cocaine and using those drug proceeds to facilitate future illegal drug sales. Justina AMES was arraigned by on-call magisterial district judge William Todd who set bail at $150,000 straight.
Justina AMES was remanded to the McKean County Jail and is scheduled for central court next week. District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer notes: “Drug tips by citizens and business owners often are the catalyst for a drug investigation that leads to an arrest and, with it, the removal of a suspected trafficker from the community.
Tips that have led to arrests and, ultimately, conviction have been received by the County Detective Bureau at the District Attorney’s Office from citizens across the county from Kane to Bradford. If you suspect drug crimes, please report it to Chief County Detective Ryan Yingling at the District Attorney’s Office at (814) 887-3312 or McKeanDA.org.”
All accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Fatal Amish Buggy Collision
On January 20, 2026, at 1:35 P.M., Troopers out of SP Amity responded to a collision involving an Amish buggy on County Route 29 in the town of Willing. Investigation determined that the horse-drawn buggy was traveling on County Route 29 and turned into the path of a fully loaded 2009 International logging truck. The operator of the buggy, was transported to Jones Memorial Hospital and succumbed to his injuries. The horse had no injuries.
NYSP Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Collision Reconstruction Unit and the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit assisted in this investigation.
Michael R. “Mick” Baker, 91, of Smethport, PA
Michael R. “Mick” Baker, 91, of Smethport, passed away Tuesday (January 20, 2026) at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.
He was born June 1, 1934 in Eldred, PA, the son of Edwin and Alice (Billyard) Baker.
Mick served in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Italy. He was employed by Owens-Illinois/Georgia-Pacific of Bradford, PA, for many years before retiring in 1996.
He was a member of the American Legion; John Berg Post #976 of Crosby, PA.
He is survived by:
Three sons: Michael L. Baker and Danny J. Baker, both of Smethport, and Brian K. (Kathy) Baker of Johnsonburg
Four daughters: Vanessa (Robert) Black of East Smethport, Billie (Tony) Barnish and Laurie (Robert) Kinniburgh, both of Smethport, Terry (Lane) Corbett of Crosby and Sandra K. Swanson of Mt. Jewett
Fourteen grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild, along with several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mick was preceded in death by one brother, LaVerne Baker; an infant sister at birth, Bertha Ann Baker; a son in law, Bradley C. Swanson; and a daughter in law, Kimberly Covert Baker.
In keeping with Mick’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Legion; John Berg Post #976 of Crosby, PA. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
PENN COLLEGE ARCHERY PREVIEW
The Pennsylvania College of Technology coed archery team is scheduled to open its season on Saturday
in the Easton Collegiate Trophy Tournament at Manheim.
Last season: Two archers captured gold at the Indoor Nationals; the men’s compound and fixed pins
teams won gold at the East Region Outdoor Championships, with three individuals earning All-East
honors; and Casey Keiter became the college’s 44 th All-American as a result of his top 10 finishes at the
indoor and outdoor nationals.
Coach: Dustin Bartron, sixth season.
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM NY ALERT
HEADLINE: Winter Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 1:45AM EST until January 22 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo, NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause blowing and drifting
snow.
* WHERE…All of Western New York.
* WHEN…From noon today to 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning
commutes.
INSTRUCTIONS: Periods of snow will result in snow-covered roads and limited
visibility. Slow down and use caution while driving.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo, NY
The Bingham Township Supervisors Are Seeking Applicants
The Bingham Township Supervisors are seeking applications for a part-time Secretary/Treasurer. Experience in bookkeeping with QuickBooks, Computer skills, and Secretarial skills are needed. Duties would include:
Payroll, Quarterly Taxes, Annual W-2’s, Reconciliations, Paying & Recording Invoices, Making Deposits, Balancing Bank Statements, State Reports, DCED Reports, Grant Applications, Attending monthly meetings, Taking & Recording Minutes, providing Financial Records, Assessment Building Permits, Driveway Permits, Road Bonds & Permits, Open Record Requests, and Budgets.
Position will begin June 1st, 2026
For more information, please call 814-848-9863
Resumes may be mailed to: Bingham Township
843 Bingham Center Road,
Genesee, PA 16923
FREE EVENT “DEANE LITTLE BEANS PROGRAM”
For the free one-hour Deane Little Beans program at noon this Saturday, Jan. 24, Anja and Julian Stam, owners of Pop’s Culture Shoppe, are donating their time to bring games and activities for youngsters to enjoy.
To encourage children’s creativity and imagination, there will be stations, each including a craft and games, such as “Chicky Boom”, “Match Madness”, and “Swish,” in the lobby at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
Deane Little Beans is for children three to 12 years old. Healthy snacks are being provided free by Brown’s Produce of Wellsboro.
Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by contacting the Deane Center at www.deanecenter.com or at 570-724-6220 between now and 3 p.m. this Friday, Jan. 23.
Sponsors of Deane Little Beans are: Horace B. Packer Foundation, Charles Knox & Margaret C. Etner Foundation, Earl W. & Ina G. Tabor Foundation, First Citizens Community Bank, and UPMC Health Plan.
Dqawn,
When One Door Closes, Another Opens?
Pastor B.J. Knefley
As the saying goes, when one door closes, another opens. But does it? Have you ever chased after something only to find the door keeps shutting? Do you keep trying, or step back, thinking the door might need to stay closed?
I must admit I’m stubborn. If something gets stuck in my mind, it’s hard to let it go. Like a bulldog, I hold on to things that should have died long ago. If a door closes, I’m the one trying to kick it down. Wisdom might say to walk away, but I’m not always the wise one. I’ve been trying to purchase an item for my truck. At every turn, I’ve been frustrated by a lack of follow-up calls or responses to my emails or other messages. I sit wondering whether to let the idea go or keep pushing. I must admit, the message is often to stop pushing. Or, as my wife might tell me, “God is trying to tell you NO.” Of course, the voices in my head are often louder than any other voices. Sometimes I miss the point and keep pushing on a shut door that needs to stay shut.
I don’t give up easily. Sometimes the only motivation I need is someone saying, “You can’t.” I see that as a challenge to prove I can. How does that work out for me? Yeah, sometimes the outcome of that stubbornness doesn’t turn out very well. So, if I already know this about myself, you’d think I’d get wise in my old age. But I don’t. I suppose much of this has to do with how I was raised. I’ve learned over the years that just because one door closes doesn’t mean the next door that opens is a good one. It may take us down a path we would never have chosen if we weren’t so intent on opening a door just because it was in front of us.
I try, with limited success, to follow the simple teaching of Jesus. “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need” (Matthew 633). Wouldn’t we all save ourselves a lot of heartache if we simply followed this teaching? Think about it.
Severe Watches and Warnings for Roulette
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
152 PM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY…
* WHAT…Snow will begin early Wednesday afternoon. A period of heavier snow is possible from later in the day into Wednesday evening, where snowfall rates could briefly reach an inch per hour. Snowfall should trend lighter late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches.
* WHERE…A portion of central Pennsylvania.
* WHEN…From noon Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
weather.gov/StateCollege
Owlett, Yaw Announce $750,000 Grant for Tioga Township Road Project
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced $750,000 has been awarded to upgrade Park Hill Road in Tioga Township, Tioga County.
“Especially in rural areas like ours, our roads and bridges are vital to connecting us with economic and recreational opportunities, and to one another,” Owlett said. “This project is a major win for the community, and I appreciate the opportunity to work with Sen. Yaw and our local officials to make it happen.”
“Today’s award will enhance public safety and ensure our region’s infrastructure meets the needs of residents for years to come,” Yaw said. “I was pleased to join Rep. Owlett in advocating for this funding to help make these projects a reality.”