On June 6th Wellsboro Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Rt. 6 and Rt. 660 for a motor vehicle accident caller had no details on entrapment and injuries. UPDATE it is two vehicles one off the roadway the other well off the roadway into a utility pole
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a Bradford man who possessed methamphetamine, fentanyl and oxycodone with intent to deliver the substances will serve 36 ½ months to 78 months in state prison. Lex GOURLEY previously pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Deliver (Felony) after the substances were found during a search of his vehicle after a traffic stop in October in the City of Bradford.
He also pled guilty to damaging the property of the McKean County Jail after he kicked a window in the institution causing damage of over $1,000. GOURLEY was sentenced during a sentencing hearing held at the McKean County Courthouse today to additional terms including providing a DNA sample, paying restitution to the Jail, and paying the lab fee
On June 6th Port Allegany and Roulette Ambulance were dispatched to School St. for a person hemorrhaging.
On June 6 Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to Hancock St. for a person fallen
OLEAN, NY – Olean General Hospital (OGH), a Kaleida Health facility, is proud to announce the winner of the 2026 June Star Award. This month’s recipient was Dawn Reid, a registered nurse in the emergency department at OGH. She has been a part of the organization since May 2013.
“Dawn was so helpful when my husband went to the emergency room. She answered all of our questions and gave us a sense of comfort with her willingness to communicate all that was going on,” said her nomination. Another patient’s family echoed that sentiment, “When my father needed emergent care, Dawn was so warm and friendly. She took time to explain things in a way my family could understand. She went the extra mile to ease my parents’ distress and anxiety. Her focus on providing quality patient care is a wonderful asset.”
The Star Award is presented monthly to an employee who demonstrates outstanding performance and inspires the same in others. Staff members are nominated for exceptional customer satisfaction, continuous performance improvement, teamwork, communication, ownership/accountability and excellence through co-worker or patient nominations.
The following were also nominated for Star Awards: Tina Baxter, RN, employee health; Catherine Blocher, RN, care management; Angela Halbert, behavioral health unit; Christine Phillips, EVS; Heather Saunders, RN, obstetrics; and Toni Westlake, RN, third floor.
Star award recipients receive a chamber of commerce gift certificate, additional paid time off, a certificate of recognition and the star award parking spot.
Photo Caption: June Star Award Winner, Dawn Reid, RN, emergency department, OGH.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 278 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT
PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ADAMS BEDFORD BLAIR
CAMBRIA CAMERON CENTRE
CLEARFIELD CLINTON COLUMBIA
CUMBERLAND DAUPHIN ELK
FRANKLIN FULTON HUNTINGDON
JUNIATA LANCASTER LEBANON
LYCOMING MCKEAN MIFFLIN
MONTOUR NORTHUMBERLAND PERRY
POTTER SCHUYLKILL SNYDER
SOMERSET SULLIVAN TIOGA
UNION WARREN YORK
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
114 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2026
…STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL ELK…SOUTHERN WARREN…MCKEAN AND NORTHWESTERN POTTER COUNTIES THROUGH 200 PM EDT…
At 113 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Bradford to 16 miles northeast of Oil City. Movement was east at 45 mph.
HAZARD…Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half-inch hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include…
Warren, Bradford, Kane, Port Allegany, Sheffield, Smethport, Wetmore, Roulette, Shinglehouse, Genesee, James City, Rew, Crosby, Ludlow, Marshburg, Kinzua Bridge State Park, Scandia, Coryville, Cyclone, and
Grand Valley.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT…LON 4173 7961 4191 7909 4200 7854 4200 7773
4163 7849 4157 7896 4162 7896 4163 7961
TIME…MOT…LOC 1713Z 272DEG 37KT 4197 7855 4164 7957
MAX HAIL SIZE…0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST…55 MPH
Dangelo
Environmental Education Programs
Weekend of June 12th
Program Title: Crushed Can Art – Guest Presenter
Date: Saturday, June 13th
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pavilion 4
Description: Join Barb Gee as she shows us how to transform an ordinary aluminum can into a one-of-a-kind piece of art in this hands-on adults only workshop! No experience necessary; all skill levels welcome. You’ll leave with a finished piece and the confidence to upcycle at home. All materials provided. Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little messy.
Registration required at this link by Wednesday, June 10th:
http://eventsreg.dcnr.pa.gov/register/create/52550117910974
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Program Title: Reptile Rally
Date: Saturday, June 13th
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Campground Amphitheater
Description: This program’s main topic will be all things related to snakes, lizards, skinks, and turtles. There will be a short talk discussing information on each vertebrate group followed by a fun bingo game!
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Additional Information:
To register for a program, go to the DCNR Calendar of Events website, search Sizerville State Park, find the program listed, and click on the Register button right under the program date, time, and location. For more information or questions about registering, please contact the Environmental Learning Center at (814) 486-5609.
Sizerville State Park Calendar of Events Website: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/sizerville_state_park
In case of thunder, lightning, or extreme weather conditions programs may be moved or cancelled.
If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park office at (814) 486-5605.
With a minimum of one week notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
Additional programs and events can be found on the DCNR website by clicking on the Events tab or go to https://events.dcnr.pa.gov and search Sizerville State Park. For more information or questions about programs at Sizerville State Park, please contact the Environmental Learning Center at (814) 486-5609.
NATSO: I recently met with Pennsylvania members of NATSO, the National Association of Truck Stop Owners. NATSO represents six of the seven largest truck stop chains and hundreds of independent locations across the U.S. These business owners support the travel center industry, professional drivers, and the traveling public in Pennsylvania. We discussed industry trends, safety, employee retention, and how best to serve customers. Technology is transforming the way truck stops and travel centers operate. From mobile payment systems to app-based promotions and advanced customer engagement tools, operators are rethinking how they serve drivers. Thank you to these NATSO members for the services they provide in the Commonwealth!
Berkey Creamery: Penn State’s own Berkey Creamery was featured among 20 creameries from across the nation this week in Washington, D.C. for the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities’ Scoops of Science event. The event showcased dairy products including ice cream and cheese from public and land-grant universities. These creameries serve as centers of agricultural innovation, giving students hands-on experience in dairy production, an education in food science, and practical skills in product development while advancing research that supports our dairy industry. More than 1,000 people attended the event to sample products from the participating schools, including Berkey Creamery’s “Death by Chocolate” flavor, which was a crowd favorite. We Are!
New World Screwworm: This week, the New World Screwworm was detected in the United States for the first time in nearly 60 years in Zavala County, Texas. For more than a year, Secretary Brooke Rollins and her team at USDA have been working around the clock alongside federal agencies, state partners, and animal health experts to prevent the parasitic fly from entering the United States—longer than many thought possible—and to ensure the U.S. is prepared to respond to a potential domestic case. Their proactive efforts have strengthened our defenses against this serious threat to animal health and the livestock industry. USDA has the tools, resources, and an action plan to aggressively respond, enhance surveillance, and prevent further spread. The U.S. has successfully eradicated this threat to livestock, wildlife, and animal health before, and we will do so again.
FRESH Act: This week, I introduced the bipartisan Funding Refrigeration Equipment for Student Health (FRESH) Act. This bill creates a USDA competitive grant program for K-12 schools to acquire and install milk dispensers or cold storage equipment for use in school cafeterias, making it more financially feasible for schools to provide whole milk to students. The FRESH Act would establish a $4 million competitive grant program, with a 75% federal cost share, to help schools invest in milk dispensers and the cold storage equipment needed to serve fresh milk to students. Milk is a vital building block for a well-rounded and balanced diet, providing 13 essential nutrients that supplement growth and health, which help students thrive in the classroom. My bill will give schools the opportunity to invest in milk dispensers and the refrigeration needed to ensure they can readily supply milk to students throughout the year.
WARREN, N.J., June 4, 2026 — Haleon (NYSE: HLN) is voluntarily recalling four lots of Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels 125mg, 120 ct. and 72 ct. distributed on or about April 13, 2026 to the consumer level. The lots are being recalled due to potential contamination with a diluted propylene glycol-based coolant from a machine leakage during the packaging process.
There is a potential that ingestion of the Softgels contaminated with the diluted propylene glycol-based coolant may result in adverse events such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
To date, Haleon has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
Full STEW Ahead Scholarship makes college more affordable for McKean County residents
BRADFORD, Pa. — Fran Stewart grew up in Bradford and spent years working at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. Now she’s giving back — with the Full STEW Ahead scholarship, a new award designed to make college more affordable for McKean County and Pennsylvania residents.
“College was a transformative experience for both my sister and I and something that was extremely important to our parents because they wanted us to have the opportunities they did not have,” Stewart says. “I am very proud to be able to honor them by providing that opportunity, and all it entails, to other deserving individuals.”
Stewart attended Mercyhurst University and later served as an administrative assistant in Philanthropic and Alumni Engagement at Pitt-Bradford where she saw firsthand how transformative individual giving could be to an institution and its students. Following the deaths of her parents and her sister, she decided to create a scholarship that saluted their memories while also supporting a university they all loved.
“My parents watched Pitt-Bradford grow and evolve into an incredibly important community anchor, and my mother, in particular, had always wanted to come to this school and earn a degree,” Stewart adds. “As they say, life happens, and she was not able to accomplish that goal, but I know she would be very happy that I am helping others achieve that dream.”
The first recipient of the scholarship is Jaden Freeland, a junior sport and recreation management major and lacrosse player from York.
To learn more about creating a scholarship at Pitt-Bradford, contact the university’s Office of Philanthropic and Alumni Engagement at 814-362-5091 or visit the giving page.
Be sure to check out all the America 250 Events on our right sidebar.
If you have an America 250 celebration to share, send it to shurfine40@gmail.com
Family Day and The Children’s Health Fair with fun and information for all ages will kick off the weeklong 2026 Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival next Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on The Green in downtown Wellsboro.
Organizing this special event are the Tioga Partnership for Community Health and the Wellsboro Foundation, Inc. Sponsors are the Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce and UPMC Laurel Health Centers.
Each youngster participating in Family Day will be given a playground ball in the color of their choice or an 18-inch super flying disc.
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Potter County the week of June 8. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in Potter County for the coming week is as follows:
Joint & Crack Sealing (Hot Pour Mastic)
Crack sealing and hot pour mastic operations prevent water intrusion from seeping through cracks or joints in an asphalt road, which can lead to potholes and pavement breakup. They are proactive preventive maintenance strategies to prevent water from entering the roadways and accelerating the formation of potholes and other failures.
Patching
Most permanent pothole patching is completed in spring or summer when temperatures stay consistently above freezing. Manual patching consists of filling potholes with warm mix asphalt using a shovel. It is then leveled and compacted. Mechanized patching consists of milling paving notches, cleaning the surface, applying tack to all edges to act as a glue. A paver then places warm mix into the milled paving notches, and a roller compacts the material. If patching was not performed, the damaged road surface would deteriorate further, and PennDOT would need to completely rebuild the road or perform more costly corrective measures.
Pipe Replacement & Cleaning
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.
Side Dozing
Side dozing removes excess material from beneath guide rail areas, which improves drainage and allows water to sheet flow off the roadway. Side dozing is a crucial highway maintenance operation because when drainage systems do not function properly, water collects on the road, weakens pavement, accelerates the formation of potholes, and creates the potential for icing conditions in the winter months.
Vegetation Management
Mowing, herbicide spraying, and selected tree thinning help maintain a safe roadway free of obstructing vegetation, improving visibility to spot signage, traffic control devices, and other motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and animals approaching the road. Additionally, a well-maintained roadside can improve drainage and prolong the life of the roadway.
This schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, emergencies, or other unforeseen interruptions.
Customers can report road concerns by calling 1-800-FIX-ROAD. If you call after hours, please leave a name and phone number.
For more information on PennDOT’s maintenance activities, visit https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/about-penndot/strategic-planning-and-operations/penndot-maintenance-activities
The Potter County Housing Authority will receive bids for Flooring Renovations for Freeman House Elderly Housing Project, Coudersport, Pennsylvania, at the office of the Owner, Potter County Housing Authority, 109 Market Street, Coudersport, Pennsylvania, until 2 P.M, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at which time and place all bids will be opened and read aloud.
The bid envelope shall be marked “Flooring Renovations for Freeman House Elderly Housing“, and marked to the attention of Mr. Richard Duzick. Bidders will be notified as to bid results and disposition of contract award. Proposed forms of contract documents are on file at the office of the Potter County Housing Authority, 109 Market Street, Coudersport, Pennsylvania 16915, and will be available for inspection.
Copies of the documents may be obtained by depositing $20 (nonrefundable) with the Potter County Housing Authority for each set of documents so obtained. Payment must be made before receipt of bid documents.
This flooring project requires PA prevailing wage rates. A set of current rates will be available with the bid package. Contact information for the PA Department of Labor Wage Rate Division will be available for questions.
By making a Bid, the Bidder represents that (s) he has visited the site, (site meeting date will be set), become familiar with local Conditions, under which the work is to be performed, and has correlated these observations with the requirements of the proposed Drawings and Specifications. Bidder also represents that (s) he has read and understands the Drawings and Specifications, and the Bid is made in accordance therewith. The Authority will contact Bidders with a date for a site walk through and to take any questions pertaining to the project.
Potter County Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. No bid may be withdrawn without the consent of the Potter County Housing Authority. The “invitation to bid” form is located on page IB-1 in the bid document. The Authority looks forward to receiving bids from Minority, and Woman-owned Businesses. Please feel free to contact Richard Duzick, Executive Director at 814-274-7031 ext. 4, or pcha1@zitomedia.net with any questions.
BRADFORD, PA / OLEAN, NY – During the month of June, Olean General Hospital (OGH), a Kaleida Health facility, is offering a variety of classes and support groups designed to provide health education, encouragement and community connection in both Olean and Bradford.
If you are scheduled for total joint replacement surgery, join our Total Joint Care Class. This class provides an overview of your procedure, the recovery process and the rehabilitation you will need. It is led by an experienced member of our outpatient rehabilitation team. This month, the class will be held on Wednesday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the OGH Education Center on the first floor. To register, call (716) 375-7481.
In Bradford, individuals can connect with others dealing with a loss of a friend or loved one by attending the Grief Relief Support Group. Grief can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. The meeting is held in the Community Room inside the main lobby. This compassionate and supportive group provides a place where you can share your journey with others who understand. The group will meet on Tuesday, June 30, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (814) 362-8288. No registration required. The meeting is free and open to the public.
For more details on these and other upcoming events, visit www.brmc-ogh.org/events.
Our annual DRIVE-THROUGH Rabies Clinic will be Saturday, August 15th, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m
$5 per vaccine
In our parking lot at the clinic (252 Route 6 W, Coudersport, PA 16915)
All are welcome.
All dogs, cats, and ferrets 12 weeks of age or older are required by law to be vaccinated against Rabies. The first vaccine is good for 1 year, subsequent vaccines are good for 3 years.
Total Nutrition Inc. of Deer Park, NY is voluntarily expanding its recall of TNVitamins and Doctor’s Pride Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa Capsules due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
The recalled product was distributed nationally through the online platforms, Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Target, and the company’s websites, http://www.tnvitamins.com/, and https://www.doctorspride.com/.
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that a box culvert project is scheduled to begin on June 8 at a bridge spanning the East Branch of Tionesta Creek two miles South of Kane in Wetmore Township on Route 66 in McKean County. This culvert repair will improve the ride quality and extend the service life of the bridge.
Starting on June 8, a lane closure will be put in place with a self-regulated stop. PennDOT maintenance staff will perform all work, which is expected to be completed in late June.
Drivers can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.
The USDA Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (SFHGLP) will perform scheduled system maintenance on Saturday, June 6th, from 7am to 7pm CT. During this time, these systems will be unavailable:
This maintenance ensures systems stay reliable and efficient. We apologize for any inconvenience.
AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY PARADE, June 20th @ 11:00 a.m. Bradford, Pa
McKEAN CO RECYCLING EVENT – Saturday, July 25th, 8:00 a.m. to noon, 212 Airport Rd, Lewis Run, Pa. TAKING: TVs, other electronics, paint, other chemicals, batteries, devices with Freon, propane tanks.
Registration required: https://nobleenviro.com/drive-thru-collection or call 412-567-6566
CERES TOWNSHIP MEETING MINUTES JUNE 2, 2026 The June 2, 2026 meeting of Ceres Township Supervisors was called to order at 6:00p.m. by Vice-Chairman Maxson with 2 supervisors (Supervisor Plants was absent), 2 residents, and secretary in attendance. The Pledge of Allegiance was stated. Motion to accept the minutes as read made by Jeff Moyer, seconded by Greg Maxson, all approved. The cost of clean-up days was $$2,275.00. Update was given on the new truck chassis. It has been received and will sent for outfitting andMulti Modal grant will be submitted by July 31, 2026 for Whitetail culvert replacement and engineering cost for the project of $800.00 incurred. Estimate is being done to apply for LSA grant for new equipment building this fall. Ceres Township will be participating in the 250th Anniversary Parade in Bradford on June 20, 2026. It was felt that participation in the parade should be done as Ceres Township was the first settlement in McKean County. New Business was addressed with Road Master Moyer stating that a section of Kings Run Road that has recurring pot holes will be dug out with equipment from another Township to see if it will eliminate recurrence of the holes and improve the roadway throughout the yearly seasons. This was in response to resident complaint voiced at the May 2026 meeting regarding pot holes in the same place every spring. McKean County’s Data Center Ordinance will be adopted by Ceres Township once it is approved. Supervisor Maxson gave suggestions of Road lease agreements, Community enhancements, or pilot programs in relation to Data Centers that may wish to enter Ceres Township. Road Master Moyer reported that all of the dirt roads have been gone over with the little grader maintainer. Gravel has been hauled to roads needing it. Coon Hollow ditches have been cleaned. A 36” pipe on Coon Hollow has been replaced. Several trees, sticks, and debris have been cleared from the roads. The mowing of banks and berms has been started. Road Master met with Tammi Bleggi from Senator Dush’s office regarding Whitetail culvert grant project. Supervisor Maxson stated that he drove up King’s Run Road and he didn’t find many pot holes and that he thought the condition of the dirt roadway was good. There were no public comments. Taylor Brook remains bonded by Tuscadora Hardwoods. The monthly bills were reviewed, approved, and signed. Motion was made by Greg Maxson, seconded by Jeff Moyer to pay the bills. Motion was made by Supervisor Maxson to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor Moyer. The next Ceres Township meeting will be held July 7, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. Township building,12 Barbertown Road, Eldred. CERES TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS
The 2026 Laurel Festival Pet Parade is on Sunday, June 14 at 1:30 p.m. in Wellsboro. Youngsters can bring a pet or a decorated bike and join in the fun. It’s free.
A pet can be a cat, a dog or a miscellaneous animal, such as a camel, guinea pig, turtle, goat, pony, or whatever a youngster has.
Each child entering a pet or a decorated bike has to fill out a registration form to be in the parade. Only one pet or bike per child will be judged.
Two or more siblings or unrelated children can enter one pet as a unit. The names of the children in the unit should be listed on one registration form. Each child in the unit will receive a participation ribbon and, if their group is picked as a winner, share a trophy.
On June 5th Roulette Ambulance was dispatched to Second St. to assist PSP
