…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY…
* WHAT…Heat index values up to 104 expected. *
WHERE…A portion of central Pennsylvania. *
WHEN…Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…High temperatures will be well into the 90s and may hit 100 degrees. Heat index values will be even higher. While temperatures will remain hot on Saturday, they should be a couple of degrees lower.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and stay in an air-conditioned room.
Review heat safety and preparedness information at weather.gov/safety/heat. Power outages are possible during periods of extended heat as the extra demand for electricity can tax the power grid. Be prepared for a possible power outage.
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that one of the women arrested by the McKean County Drug Task Force during an investigation into drug trafficking in the area was sentenced by the judge last Thursday.
Kortney BUNDY was sentenced on June 25th to a period of incarceration of not less than 12 months to not more than 24 months to be served in state prison and 24 months concurrent probation for delivering methamphetamine (felony). BUNDY was ordered by pay restitution to the McKean County Drug Task Force, submit a DNA sample, and other terms.
Christopher R. Baker “beloved father, son, brother and uncle”
ELDRED, PA—Christopher R. “Chris” Baker, 46, of Eldred, formerly of Roulette, passed away in his home with his loving family by his side on Monday, June 29, 2026.
Born on Wednesday, December 19, 1979 in Coudersport, he was a son of Roger L. Baker and Holly J. Phillips Baker Carpenter. On June 9, 2015 in Shinglehouse, he married Heather L. Siebert, who passed away on November 19, 2015.
Chris was a graduate of Port Allegany High School. In 2001, Chris began his employment as a sales representative for Fairway Ford in Bradford until 2005. He then was employed as finance manager for Ed Schultz in Jamestown returning to Bradford in 2015 where he served as general manager of Bradford Dodge and Fairway Ford.
Work was Chris’ hobby. His life was devoted to his son, Wyatt and his daughter, Brandi.
Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Holly Carpenter of Eldred; his son, Wyatt L. Baker, at home; his daughter, Brandi; two brothers, Jason L. Baker of Bradford and Joseph S. (Heather) Baker of Eldred; his cherished nieces and nephews, Michael Baker, Seth (Brelynn) Bigley, Emily Baker, Charlotte “Charlie” Baker, and Sophia Baker; and two grandnieces, Payton Bigley and Suede Bigley.
In addition to his father and wife, Chris was predeceased by a sister, Laura B. Baker; and a brother, Michael B. Baker.
Family and friends may gather from 11an to 1pm on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Port Allegany Alliance Church, 414 Mill Street, Port Allegany, where funeral services will follow at 1pm with Dr. Jason Tronetti, Pastor Tim Miller, and Pastor Mike Culver, officiating. Chris will be laid to rest with his wife, Heather, in Card Creek Cemetery, Roulette.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Chris’ name may be made to the Port Allegany Alliance Church, 414 Mill Street, Port Allegany, PA 16743.
Chris entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, Funeral Director/Owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Chris, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Galeton Borough Authority (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Wet more Run Well Development.
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received via either the PennBid.net website or hard copy hand delivered to the Galeton Borough Authority located at 24 West Main Street, Galeton, PA 16922 un til 2:00 PM local time, Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Bids received will be PUBLICLY opened and read aloud after 2:05 PM, Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at the place of bid opening, 24 West Main Street, Galeton, PA 16922.
The Project includes the following Work to bring two pre-drilled and cased water wells on line, install in terconnecting piping from the 2 wells to existing treatment facilities, new electrical power service en trances and emergency generators and upgrades to the existing treatment facilities along with tie into the existing municipal potable water distribution system.
Bids are requested for the following prime Contracts: 2026-W1, General / Mechanical; 2026-W2, Waterline Replacement and 2026-W3, Electrical / Controls / Instrumentation Obtaining the Bidding Documents
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Century Engineering, a Kleinfelder Company, 330 Innovation Blvd, Suite 305, State College, PA 16803.
Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at no cost either electronically at www.PennBid.net or at the Issuing Office, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or Friday from 8:00 AM to Noon. Bidding Documents may also be obtained at no cost electronically at www.PennBid.net or may be purchased for $250 (non-refundable)(includes only USPS regular mail), from the Issuing Office.
Make deposit checks for Bidding Documents payable to Century Engineering, a Kleinfelder Company, 330 Innovation Blvd, Suite 305, State College, PA 16803. All payments are non-refundable.
Pre-bid Conference A Non-mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM at 24 West Main Street, Galeton, PA 16922. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is Non-mandatory.
Instructions to Bidders For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
A certified check or bank draft payable to the order of Galeton Borough Authority, or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total of the Bid, shall be submitted with each bid. The Bidder shall include the fully completed Non-Collu sion Affidavit and additional supporting documents with the bid.
Bids may be held by the Galeton Borough Authority for up to 60 days from the date of opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders prior to awarding the con tract. The Galeton Borough Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities, or to negotiate contract amounts.
This project is being supported by a federal award, and Federal Davis-Bacon Wage rates will apply. This Advertisement is issued by:
Galeton Borough Authority Tony Adami, Chairman 6/25/26 & 7/2/202
Sealed proposals will be received by the Supervisors of Summit Township, Potter County, for approximately 500 tons, more or less of State Certified 2 RC and 2A gravel to be tailgated on various township roads or stockpiled. Bids must be in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Gravel Bids”. Bids must include trucking fees. Upon acceptance of bid, provide insurance certificate, state certification and a performance bond in the amount of 10% of the awarded bid within 20 days of acceptance. Bids will be accepted until July 20, 2026, and will be awarded on August 4, 2026, at approximately 6:00 PM. The awarded contracts will begin on August 16, 2026. Supervisors reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Please mail bids to: Summit Township – 43 S. Ayers Hill Road, Coudersport, PA 16915. Questions may be directed to the Secretary @ 724-840-3690 or the Road Master at 814-274-9388
HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY…
WHAT…Heat index values up to 104 expected.
WHERE…A portion of central Pennsylvania.
WHEN…From noon Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Friday.
IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…High temperatures will be well into the 90s and may hit 100 degrees. Heat index values will be even higher. While temperatures will remain hot on Saturday, they should be a couple of degrees lower.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and stay in an air-conditioned room.
Review heat safety and preparedness information at weather.gov/safety/heat.
Power outages are possible during periods of extended heat as the extra demand for electricity can tax the power grid. Be prepared for a possible power outage.
