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McKean County is seeking a qualified and highly motivated applicant to perform the duties of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the County Jail. Based on candidate preference, this position can either be full or part-time. Primary responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

1. Conduct patient assessments, perform physicals, order medications, and provide healthcare as required for all inmates at the County Jail.

2. Conduct blood draws, urine samples, pregnancy testing, and strep testing as necessary. 3. Maintain an accurate filing system to ensure consistency and accuracy of treatment programs and the reports prepared for the physician.

4. Train inmates and staff on health issues, such as medication dispensation and what to look for in each inmate’s condition.

5. Work independently, as well as under direction; make critical decisions, often in stressful situations.

6. Assure accurate filing systems and compliance with record keeping requirements.

7. Serve on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week as needed.

8. At times must fill in for Mental Health provider, giving guidance and counseling to inmates.

9. Assist in managing and tracking the inmate prescription process to ensure appropriate care and eliminate the chances of medications abuse. 10. Identify and develop patient care planning and monitor the plan.

11. Schedule medical testing with the County Physician and/or hospital personnel.

12. Conduct research for inmate medical records.

13. Take physician orders and transcribe them

14. Assist with other such duties as may be assigned for the successful operation of the department.Requirements for Candidates:• Minimum requirement as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).•

One-year experience with adults in a treatment setting.Qualified candidates can apply by completing a McKean County job application and submitting a resume to Michele Jubon, Director of Human Resources, McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, via email to mmjubon@mckeancountypa.gov, or by applying online at indeed.com.

Applications are available in the Human Resources Department at the Courthouse or online at www.mckeancountypa.gov.

McKean County is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.

Have you ever wondered what the proper way is to handle dairy cows, pesticides, rescue your co-worker who has fallen in a grain bin, or what the best way to assemble a First Aid Kit?

The Penn State Extension in Cooperation with Bradford Co. Farm Bureau gives you a unique opportunity to learn the basics of farm safety during the Farm Safety Day that will be hosted by the Sugar Branch Farms/Miller’s Corn Maze at 931 Sopertown Rd., Columbia Cross Roads, PA, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The Penn State Extension Educators, Millerton Fire Department, and Guthrie Hospital Emergency workers will have stations placed throughout the farm to present cow and animal safety, tractor, pesticide, manure, and silo gases safety. Stop the bleed, grain bin rescue demo, and emergency response will be included as well. This workshop is primarily for farm workers who are currently actively working on farms full-time or part-time.

This is a free event, rain or shine. Lunch will be provided. For registration RSVP to Michal Lunak, 570-265-2896 (mpl5660@psu.edu).

The Northeast Republican Delegation of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today issued the following statement regarding the ongoing budget impasse:

“The people of the Commonwealth deserve the services and programs they pay their hard-earned tax dollars for. This year’s budget was due on June 30, yet families, seniors and communities across Pennsylvania are now being held hostage by unnecessary gridlock in Harrisburg.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that a highway resurfacing project along Route 446 in Eldred Borough, Keating, and Eldred townships will begin on Tuesday, September 2. This project will improve the ride quality and extend the service life of approximately 8.5 miles of roadway across the three municipalities.

The work zone begins approximately half a mile south of Mechanic Street in Eldred Borough and continues southbound approximately 8.5 miles. Starting on Tuesday, September 2, PennDOT advises drivers to expect to encounter flaggers in the roadway providing traffic control during daylight hours through this stretch. The department urges drivers to anticipate delays, exercise caution in work zones, obey flaggers and other posted work zone signage, and always buckle up.

The contractor will begin mobilizing equipment and placing traffic control measures on Thursday, August 28. PennDOT does not anticipate any significant traffic impacts during mobilization efforts. There is no work scheduled for Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

Overall work on this project includes surface preparation, paving, guide rail upgrades, pavement marking, and miscellaneous construction. Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc., of State College, PA, is the contractor on this $3.7 million project. PennDOT anticipates project completion in mid-December, but all schedules are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is inviting high school students in the North Central PA region to participate in the annual Paint the Plow program. The program challenges youth to paint an original mural on a PennDOT snowplow blade, while incorporating a designated statewide safety theme, to promote winter driving safety and foster appreciation for school art programs and student creativity. 

The designated 2025 theme, “Don’t race. Allow some space.” was chosen to remind motorists to practice caution when around snowplows, always maintain a safe distance of at least six car lengths behind a plow, avoid driving in blind spots, and never attempt to pass or drive between plows operating side by side.  

The Paint the Plow program first started in Pennsylvania in 2015 and has expanded to most counties across the state. In the North Central region last year, high school students from five counties participated.  

Students in public and private high schools are welcome to participate and must have their school officials complete and return an application to the regional PennDOT coordinator Steve Harmic at sharmic@pa.gov or 70 PennDOT Drive, Clearfield PA, 16830. Plow delivery and pick-up dates vary by county.  

On August 27, at 5:36 pm Elkland and Osceola Fire Depts. were dispatched to 17 E. Main St for a structure fire. Reported smoke and flames with fire in the walls

McKean County is seeking qualified and highly motivated applicants for part time security work for McKean County Courts.

This position is a part time/at will position. The part-time security officer will be requested to work certain days and times and can either accept the assignment or decline it.  The part-time officer is assigned to days and times when a full-time officer is unavailable due to vacation, illness, etc.  Normal shift assignments are between 08:00 to 4:30 Monday to Friday. The candidate will provide screening, technical and security related assistance to other non-judicial offices in the courthouse. This position is responsible for the safety and security of all staff and public visitors at the courthouse.

Responsibilities:

Depending on assignment for that day could require several of the following tasks/duties

>Perform a daily sweep of the courthouse building and grounds prior to and at the close of business.

>Maintain order within the courthouse: settle disturbances as required.

>Assign hearing and/or meeting areas with the courthouse according to the daily schedule.

>Gather information and complete incident reports for trips falls or hazards.

>Maintain a visible security presence within the building.

>Guide assist attorneys, court attendees to the etc. the appropriate areas for hearings and meetings.

>Appear at courthouse/court facilities to address emergency situations/events.

>Screen court visitors with metal detectors for weapons and assist visitors with finding their destination.

>Assist with such other duties as may be assigned for the successful operation of the courthouse.

Special Requirements

>Capable of meeting physical demands related to the use of restrain and self-defense and the ability to handle potentially violent situations.

>Be firm while maintaining tact. Have Communication skills to diffuse potentially dangerous situations.

>Have Firearms qualifications and be willing to receive taser training.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years in law enforcement/security related position. This is a good position for retired officers, looking for some work while maintaining their daily flexibility.

Willing to carry firearms and taser while on duty. Possession of personal firearm permit and be able pass an annual qualification. LEOSA permit and qualification will be provided by court.

Qualified candidates should apply by sending a McKean County job application and resume to Patricia Brown, Court Administrator, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749 or via email to pabrown@mckeancountypa.gov McKean County is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.

Nine Allegany-Limestone Central School and Oswayo Valley Central School graduates were recently awarded memorial scholarships from funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Addie Fisher and Tatymn Lindell received the Nicolas G. Pendl Memorial Scholarship for $2,000, while Stephanie Kopec and Haylee Voorhees were awarded $1,000.

The scholarship is for a graduating senior from Allegany-Limestone Central School in good academic standing who intends to pursue a 2- or 4-year degree in environmental science or other science-related field. The scholarship, in memory of Nicolas G. Pendl, a 2013 Allegany-Limestone Central School graduate, was established by Peter, Mary and Bethany Pendl; the Pendl and Potter families; the Allegany Engine Company; and friends of Nicolas.

At their August 11, 2025 meeting, at A&W West End Grill, Coudersport Rotary Club hosted Shelley Butler to talk about the Coudersport Chamber of Commerce.

Shelley Butler is a Legislative Aide for Martin Causer’s office. Her son, Dan Butler, sang beautifully at our first annual Christmas Concert.

She has begun re-opening the Coudersport Chamber of Commerce. A Coudersport native, her father was Director of Public Works. She lived in Wellsville, NY, for a while and came back to Coudersport in 2019. Shelley has served on the Northern Potter School Board as well as the Wellsville School Board.

Shelley embarked upon reorganizing the Chamber last January. Local business owners and employees, John Lenox, Dennis Goodenough, Caroline Powers, Danielle Stilson, Kelly Bruno, and Susan Williams are also involved in the reorganization.

Michael J. Davis            “beloved husband, son, father, and brother”

Michael J. “Mike” Davis, 48, of Shinglehouse, passed away in his home with his loving family by his side, on Sunday, August 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on Monday, July 11, 1977 in Coudersport, he was a son of Wallace E. “Ed” Jr. and Robin L. Hammond Davis.  On May 6, 2011 in Coudersport, he married Laura M. Babcock DeLong, who survives.

Michael was a graduate of Port Allegany High School.  Until his retirement due to his illness, Michael was employed at Morgan Advanced Materials in Coudersport where he was a drafting design tech.

He was a member of the Wellsville Country Club in Wellsville, NY.  He was an avid golfer.  Being very athletic and competitive, he enjoyed many outdoor sports and games. He also enjoyed playing pool.    He loved music and was a Classic Rock fan. Michael was beloved by all that knew him.

Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will once again host his annual Senior Citizens Expo in Kane to provide area seniors and their family members and caregivers convenient access to a wide range of information in one convenient location.

The expo will be held on Friday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kane Community Center, 46 N. Fraley St., Kane.

“There are so many programs and services available to support our senior citizens, but it still can be difficult for people to find the help they need,” Causer said. “I hope area seniors will take advantage of the opportunity to gather a lot of helpful information in one place.”

The event is free to attend, and lunch will be provided. State, county and local exhibitors will be on hand to distribute information and answer questions about a variety of issues. Health screenings will also be offered, and door prize drawings will be held.

Causer noted he will also hold another expo on Friday, Oct. 10, at the Roulette Fire Hall.

For more information about the expo, contact Causer’s Kane office at 814- 837-0880. Information is also available at RepCauser.com or on Facebook at Facebook.com/RepCauser.