Trump Administration Highlights Affordable Pathways to Homeownership in Rural America

(Washington, D.C. June 1, 2026) – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Acting Under Secretary Todd Lindsey kicked off National Homeownership Month by highlighting the Trump Administration’s commitment to expanding access to housing and helping more Americans, especially first-time homebuyers, realize the dream of homeownership. 

“Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and the Administration is focused on growing first time homeownership, making home borrowing more accessible by cutting barriers, helping families build equity and long-term financial security,” said Lindsey. “USDA Rural Development is playing a key role by delivering real solutions for rural communities across the country.” 

To learn more, read full News Release.

Synear Foods USA, LLC, a Chatsworth, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 71,603 pounds of frozen not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) pork and crab soup dumpling products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.

On June 1st Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to E. Second St. for a woman fallen

On June 1st Mansfield Fire Department was dispatched to 1169 S. Main St. for a fire alarm at the Walmart

Program Title: Tracks & Traces

Date: Saturday, June 6th Time: 3:00 PMLocation: Environmental Learning CenterDescription: Have you ever wondered what a bobcat pawprint looks like? Or what about a bear? Or a river otter? Come out to this program and find out, along with learning about other mammal species of Pennsylvania! Short talk followed by an activity to make your own track out of a mold to take home with you!

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Program Title: Film in the Forest: Beavers Date: Saturday, June 6th Time: 8:00 PM

Location: Campground AmphitheaterDescription: Come out to the amphitheater and learn about nature’s engineers, their ecological role, and their historical connection to Sizerville State Park! Short talk followed by a movie—feel free to bring snacks and a blanket!

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Program Title: Nature Craft & Story Date: Sunday, June 7th Time: 10:00 AM Location: Environmental Learning Center Description: Come down to the ELC and join the park educator for a short story followed by a make and take craft. This week’s topic will be salamanders!

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.

🚧 Road Work Notice – Crippen Run Road 🚧

Beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, road work will take place on Crippen Run Road in West Branch Township, from the intersection with West Branch Road to the end of the pavement.

The project is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete. During this time, motorists should expect:
• Traffic delays
• Possible temporary road closures
• Changing road conditions throughout the project area

Please use caution when traveling through the area, watch for workers and equipment, and allow extra travel time if needed.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as these roadway improvements are completed.

On June 1st Wellsboro Fire Department was dispatched to 1944 Shumway Hill Rd. for a automatic fire alarm.

Ulysses Township is accepting applications for a full-time employee. CDL required. For information or to apply, call (814) 848-9912 or email us at ulyssestwp@gmail.com

Starting June 3rd and continuing throughout the month of June, Pike Township will be holding a community cleanup event for all township residents.

Drop-Off Hours:

• Wednesdays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Sundays: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Take advantage of this opportunity to dispose of unwanted items and help keep our community clean!

ACCEPTABLE                                              UNACCEPTABLE

Asphalt Board                                               No Medical Waste

Carpet                                                             No Asbestos

Ceramic Material                                          No Asphalt

Crating Materials                                          No Baby Diapers

Electrical Fixtures and Wiring       No Batteries (nickel-lead/acid)

Empty – Dry Paint Cans                                No Explosives

Fiberglass Insulation                                     No Food Waste

Forming and Framing Lumber                    No Hazardous Waste

Glass                                                             No Infectious Waste

Gypsum Board                                               No Lawn Clippings

Laminates                           No Liquid Waste/any Form or Amount

Mattresses & Springs                  No Regular Household Garbage

Metal/Tin Siding                                          No Tar

Old Furniture                                                No Waste Anti-Freeze

Old Appliances                                             No Waste Motor Oil

Pallets                                        No Yard Waste (tree limbs, brush)

Particle Board                                             No Car Bodies

Piping/Radiators                                        No Farm Equipment

Plaster                                                           No Tires

Plastics (sheeting, etc.)                              No Burn Barrel Ash

Plywood                                            No Refrigerators or Freezers

Porcelain                                                       No TV’s      

Roofing Materials (leftovers)                    No Computers

Sheet Rock

Shipping Skids

Slate

Tar Paper

Terra-cotta Tile/Pipe

Wood Floors

Misc. Old Attic, Cellar or Garage Junk                   

Missing Child Alert, 15 years old black/male wearing white t-shirt, grey sweatpants and black slides.

DESCRIPTION: At the request of the Buffalo City Police Department, a New York State Missing Child Alert has been issued relating to the disappearance of ELIASHUWON LYLES; age 15; from BUFFALO, NY at 02:46 pm on May 31, 2026.

INSTRUCTIONS: Click on the link for further details. www.criminaljustice.ny.gov

Issued By: NYS-DCJS-MPC

Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to E. Ransome St. for a person ill

On May 31st Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to King St. for seizures

🚧 Road Work Notice – Crippen Run Road 🚧

Beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, road work will take place on Crippen Run Road in West Branch Township, from the intersection with West Branch Road to the end of the pavement.

The project is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete. During this time, motorists should expect:
• Traffic delays
• Possible temporary road closures
• Changing road conditions throughout the project area

Please use caution when traveling through the area, watch for workers and equipment, and allow extra travel time if needed.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as these roadway improvements are completed.

Early June in-person public input hearings scheduled in Luzerne County, along with telephonic hearings

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold a series of in-person and telephonic hearings in early-June to gather public input on the proposed rate increase requested by UGI Utilities Inc. – Electric Division (UGI Electric).  UGI Electric provides electric distribution services to approximately 63,000 customers in Luzerne and Wyoming counties.

On March 27, 2026, UGI Electric filed a request to increase annual overall revenue by nearly $17.3 million (about 11.9%).  On April 16, 2026, the PUC voted to suspend and investigate the company’s request which as proposed would result in the total monthly bill for a residential customer, using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month, increasing from $200.50 to $226.23 (12.8%). 

A final decision by the Commission on this rate increase request is due by Jan. 1, 2027.

Customers are encouraged to follow the case and learn more about how to participate in the ratemaking process through resources available on the PUC’s website. 

In-Person Public Input Hearings

In-person public input hearings will be held at the following locati…

View this press release on our website

Bradford, PA — The United Way of the Bradford Area has awarded the second round of Quarterly Impact funding.  This funding stream is available quarterly throughout the year. 

The agencies receiving the second quarter funding are the A Partnership in Housing – Work Essentials Program, Meals on Wheels – Steam Table, Destinations Bradford – Gas Cards, Emanual Lutheran Church Foster Closet, Landmark Society – Cook Farm School Program , Bradford Library – Summer Reading Program , Port Allegany Community Service – Food Pantry, and Church of the Ascension – Food Pantry Hygiene Items.

Quarterly Impact funds are available for qualifying 501(c)3 organizations in Bradford, Smethport and Port Allegany. Impact grant applications are capped at $1,500.00 per request and are subject to availability of funds.  The third quarterly round of grants will be open July 1^st with submissions due on August 3^rd.

If you have questions regarding the Quarterly Impact funding through the United Way of the Bradford Area, Inc., please call the office at 814-368-6181 or email us at sarah.lonzi@uwbanews.org.  Applications and information regarding the available funding streams are available on our website at uwbanews.com. 

BRADFORD – State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will hold his satellite office hours on Thursday, June 4, at the following locations:

• Emporium Borough Office – 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Port Allegany Borough Office – 11 a.m. to noon.

Services available include assisting constituents with state-related issues or concerns, assistance with driver license and vehicle registration applications, and help in filling out applications for various state programs, such as the senior citizen Property Tax/Rent Rebate and PACE prescription drug assistance programs.

People who cannot make the satellite sessions may contact Causer’s offices in Bradford at 78 Main St., first floor, telephone 814-362-4400; or Coudersport, 107 S. Main St., Room 1, telephone 814-274-9769; or Kane, 54 Fraley St., Suite 2, telephone 814-837-0880. Information is also available at www.RepCauser.com or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/RepCauser.

Saturday, June 6th, 2026

8:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M – Introduction to Fly Fishing – Give fly fishing a try with this Introduction to Fly Fishing program. In this three-hour program, participants will receive instruction in fly casting, learn the differences between fly fishing and spin fishing, and spend time fishing the First Fork of Sinnemahoning Creek. A license exemption has been given to this educational program; participants do not need a fishing license to fish during the program time. Pre-registration is required for this program and space is very limited. Participants are asked to bring fishing waders or appropriate clothing to wet wade.

Meets at: 40 Maples Day Use Area

To Register: Register Here!

Saturday, June 6th, 2026

We are excited to announce the opening of the 2026 McKean County Fair “Beautiful Baby Contest”! Entries for the contest are due by Wednesday, July 8th, 2026.

Babies must be born after July 1, 2025, and be residents of McKean County. Voting boards will be placed around the county beginning the week of July 13th.

Stop by the fair office for an entry form or visit our website!

The winner of the Beautiful Baby Contest will be announced on Saturday, August 22nd, at 4:00 pm on the mini stage!

Original Post – (20+) Facebook

Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert, 61 years old white/male wearing blue jacket, tan shorts, orange socks, black shoes

DESCRIPTION: At the request of the Brighton Town Police Department, a New York State Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued relating to the disappearance of RICHARD SATO; age 61; from BRIGHTON, NY at 01:12 pm on May 30, 2026.

INSTRUCTIONS: Click on the link for further details. www.criminaljustice.ny.gov

Issued By: NYS-DCJS-MPC

On May 30th Otto and Rew Fire Departments were dispatched to 137 Fitch Hill Rd. at Majestic Trails for a rollover ATV crash Air Medivac has also been dispatched

BRADFORD, Pa. — The inaugural McKean County Youth Art Exhibition will open June 5 at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, showcasing the creativity and talent of young artists from across McKean County.

The exhibition, a collaborative project between Leadership McKean and Pitt-Bradford Arts, received 40 submissions from youth artists representing communities throughout the county. Artwork in a variety of mediums will be displayed in the KOA Art Gallery in Blaisdell Hall on the Pitt-Bradford campus.

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of June 1. 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:

Patching

• Route 6 between Route 3002 (Wetmore Road) in Hamilton Township and Harrison Avenue in Hamlin Township. Monday, June 1, through Friday, June 5. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours and may deploy a pilot vehicle. When encountering a pilot vehicle with a “Pilot Car Follow Me” sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, drivers must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass.

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