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On July 18, 2026, at approximately 0827 hours, a City of Bradford Police Department officer encountered an individual sleeping under the Forman St. overpass.

The individual, later identified as a 27-year-old male, was attempting to conceal his identity by covering his face with a red bag. Upon removal of the bag, the officer recognized the individual and advised him of an outstanding arrest warrant.

Due to the individual’s failure to comply with verbal commands, the officer activated his Taser 7 and ordered him to the ground. The individual was subsequently placed in handcuffs and transported to the Bradford City Police Department. During a pat-down search at the police department, a small baggie of marijuana was discovered in the individual’s front left jean pocket. The individual was taken into custody and held in a cell at the police department.

All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Shinglehouse Borough Water Department will be shutting off the Borough water immediately on Monday July 20, 2026 for repairs to a main line. Please plan accordingly for water usage beforehand.

Loss of water system Pressure:
If the distribution system experiences a loss of positive pressure, a PN (Public Notice) must be issued. The PWS cannot lift the PN/Boil Advisory until 2 sufficient clean bacteriological samples have been collected and analyzed. Verification after water main repairs where the main was depressurized or partially dewatered: one set of samples is collected that is representative of the affected area to ensure that the water is safe to consume. Once the samples are found to be satisfactory, the PWS may lift the PN/Boil Advisory. The Shinglehouse Borough will publish a notification when you no longer need to boil your water for consumption after the repairs. You DO NOT need to boil your water before the repairs. As stated above, we need to have 2 sufficient clean bacteriological samples that have been collected and analyzed. Before we can announce and lift the boil advisory. Please plan to boil your water until Wednesday July 22, 2026.

What should I do? After the water line repair:
DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using; or use bottled water. You should use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and food preparation until further notice. Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches. These symptoms, however, are not caused only by organisms in drinking water, but also by other factors. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice.

Guardians of infants and young children and people at increased risk, such as pregnant women, some of the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems, should seek advice from their health care advisors about drinking this water. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1 (800) 4264791.

BOROUGH OF SHINGLEHOUSE
P.O. BOX 156
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA 16748
Borough Office: (814)697-6711
Borough Shop: (814) 697-6912
Fax No.: (814)697-6712

POSITION VACANCY

The Coudersport Area School District is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Elementary School Teacher effective with the 2026-2027 school year.

Interested applicants should send a complete application package, including a letter of interest, PA certificate, PA Standard Teaching Application, Act 24, 31, 34, 151, and 168 clearances, references (3 current, professional), resumé, and transcripts to the Office of the Superintendent, CASD, 698 Dwight Street, Coudersport PA  16915 by July 30, 2026 or until the position is filled.

POSITION VACANCY

The Coudersport Area School District is seeking qualified applicants for the position of  HS Math Teacher effective with the 2026-2027 school year.

Interested applicants should send a complete application package, including a letter of interest, PA certificate, PA Standard Teaching Application, Act 24, 31, 34, 151, and 168 clearances, references (3 current, professional), resumé, and transcripts to the Office of the Superintendent, CASD, 698 Dwight Street, Coudersport PA  16915 by July 30, 2026 or until the position is filled.

Richar Insurance & Tags is seeking a friendly, dependable, and motivated individual to join our team. We are a locally owned insurance agency and a Full Agent PennDOT Messenger Service, providing a wide variety of services to our community. This full-time position offers a diverse workday with opportunities to learn insurance, PennDOT title and registration work, and notary services. If you enjoy working with people, have strong computer skills, and take pride in providing excellent customer service, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in person and over the phone
• Process PennDOT title transfers, registrations, and messenger service transactions
• Prepare and review documents for accuracy
• Perform general office and computer duties
• Assist with insurance customer service and policy processing
• Maintain a professional, courteous, and organized work environment

Qualifications

• Strong computer and keyboarding skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced office
• Pennsylvania Notary Public preferred, or willingness to obtain a commission
• Insurance experience or a Pennsylvania Property & Casualty license is a plus, but not required
• Willingness to learn and become licensed in Property & Casualty insurance
• Dependable, professional, and a team player

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Paid vacation and paid holidays
• No evenings or weekends
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for professional growth and licensing
• A stable, family-owned business serving the community for many years

No experience with insurance or PennDOT services? That’s okay. We are willing to train the right person who has a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a desire to build a long-term career.

Interested applicants should submit a résumé and any relevant qualifications or certifications for consideration.

Lesley K. Post

Richar Insurance

29 Germania St,                        richar.lesley@verizon.net

Galeton PA 16922

For Cameron, Clinton and Potter Counties. Be alert, pay attention to your surroundings and take cover when necessary. Stay away from windows.

McKean and Warren County, Severe Thunderstorm Warning, hail, and high winds up to 65MPH. Stay alert and take cover if necessary.

HEADLINE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 1:35PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

DESCRIPTION: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
494 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN NEW YORK THIS WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL NEW YORK

BROOME CHEMUNG CHENANGO
CORTLAND DELAWARE MADISON
ONEIDA ONONDAGA OTSEGO
SCHUYLER SENECA STEUBEN
SULLIVAN TIOGA TOMPKINS
YATES

IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES

IN NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA

BRADFORD LACKAWANNA LUZERNE
PIKE SUSQUEHANNA WAYNE
WYOMING

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BINGHAMTON, CORNING, CORTLAND, DELHI,
ELMIRA, HALLSTEAD, HAMILTON, HAWLEY, HAZLETON, HONESDALE,
HORNELL, ITHACA, MILFORD, MONTICELLO, MONTROSE, NORWICH, ONEIDA,
ONEONTA, OWEGO, PENN YAN, ROME, SAYRE, SCRANTON, SENECA FALLS,
SYRACUSE, TOWANDA, TUNKHANNOCK, UTICA, WALTON, WATKINS GLEN,
WAVERLY, AND WILKES-BARRE.

Issued By: NWS Binghamton NY

Thunderstorms may produce high winds, large hail, and the possibility of a tornado.

Product:

On July 17, 2026, Taylor Farms de Mexico announced that they are voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the U.S. market. Taylor Farms also informed FDA that they would initiate a recall. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Consumers should avoid eating shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. 

Symptoms of Cyclospora Infection

Most people infected with Cyclospora develop diarrhea, with frequent bowel movements. Other common symptoms include loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach cramps/pain, bloating, increased gas, nausea, and fatigue. Vomiting, body aches, headache, and fever may be noted. Some people who are infected with Cyclospora do not have any symptoms. If not treated, the illness can lead to dehydration and severe complications that may require higher levels of care. These complications may last from a few days to a month or longer. Symptoms may seem to go away and then return one or more times (relapse). Immunocompromised persons may experience more severe illness of longer duration along with complications requiring close medical attention.

Rural Development published the updated 2026 income limits for the Single‑Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program on July 13, 2026, through a Procedure Notice (PN).

The agency updated the Guaranteed Underwriting System (GUS) and the Income Eligibility calculator on the Eligibility Website to reflect the new income limits.

For questions about program policy or this announcement, please contact sfhgld.program@usda.gov or (833) 314‑0168.

Thank you for supporting the Single‑Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program!

LOCK HAVEN — Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) and Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-76) today confirmed a $1.5 million grant was awarded to Clinton County business Snavely’s Mill Inc. through Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP).

The funding will be used by Snavely’s Mill for the construction of a new transloading facility, which consists of a hopper, conveyance system, bucket elevator, storage building, and material handling equipment.

Richar Insurance & Tags is seeking a friendly, dependable, and motivated individual to join our team. We are a locally owned insurance agency and a Full Agent PennDOT Messenger Service, providing a wide variety of services to our community. This full-time position offers a diverse workday with opportunities to learn insurance, PennDOT title and registration work, and notary services. If you enjoy working with people, have strong computer skills, and take pride in providing excellent customer service, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in person and over the phone
• Process PennDOT title transfers, registrations, and messenger service transactions
• Prepare and review documents for accuracy
• Perform general office and computer duties
• Assist with insurance customer service and policy processing
• Maintain a professional, courteous, and organized work environment

Qualifications

• Strong computer and keyboarding skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced office
• Pennsylvania Notary Public preferred, or willingness to obtain a commission
• Insurance experience or a Pennsylvania Property & Casualty license is a plus, but not required
• Willingness to learn and become licensed in Property & Casualty insurance
• Dependable, professional, and a team player

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Paid vacation and paid holidays
• No evenings or weekends
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for professional growth and licensing
• A stable, family-owned business serving the community for many years

No experience with insurance or PennDOT services? That’s okay. We are willing to train the right person who has a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a desire to build a long-term career.

Interested applicants should submit a résumé and any relevant qualifications or certifications for consideration.

Lesley K. Post

Richar Insurance

29 Germania St,                        richar.lesley@verizon.net

Galeton PA 16922

HARRISBURG, Pa. (July 17) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is pleased to announce that eight members of the 27th Class of Waterways Conservation Officers (WCO) have formally graduated from the agency’s H.R. Stackhouse School of Fishery Conservation and Watercraft Safety. 

Following a graduation ceremony held today at the Pennsylvania State Capitol, the officers will report to their assigned regions across the Commonwealth next week to begin their duties.
 
“I am proud to officially welcome this dedicated group of new officers to the Fish and Boat Commission and our Bureau of Law Enforcement,” said Col. Jeffrey Sabo, Director of the PFBC Bureau of Law Enforcement.  “With their intense training behind them, these officers are ready to serve the anglers and boaters in Pennsylvania and work to protect, conserve, and enhance our aquatic resources.”

Summit Township Clean Up Days is scheduled for August 14 &15 (Friday and Saturday) 8-3. Please see the website for details and allowable items. www.summittownshipsupervisors.com

Contact Carol Putt-Ayers with questions @ 814-320-3754 or 724-840-3690.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (July 17) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is pleased to announce that eight members of the 27th Class of Waterways Conservation Officers (WCO) have formally graduated from the agency’s H.R. Stackhouse School of Fishery Conservation and Watercraft Safety. 

Following a graduation ceremony held today at the Pennsylvania State Capitol, the officers will report to their assigned regions across the Commonwealth next week to begin their duties.
 
“I am proud to officially welcome this dedicated group of new officers to the Fish and Boat Commission and our Bureau of Law Enforcement,” said Col. Jeffrey Sabo, Director of the PFBC Bureau of Law Enforcement.  “With their intense training behind them, these officers are ready to serve the anglers and boaters in Pennsylvania and work to protect, conserve, and enhance our aquatic resources.”

BRADFORD, PA. — A new name is marking the next chapter of healthcare in Bradford.

The former Bradford Regional Medical Center campus will now be known as Bradford Medical Park, a name that reflects the evolution of the campus into a comprehensive outpatient healthcare destination while reinforcing its continued commitment to caring for the Bradford community.

The new name recognizes the healthcare services available today, including primary care and specialty care. All outpatient services that Kaleida Health continues to provide in Bradford are primary care, pediatrics, women’s health, cardiology, orthopaedics and sports medicine, general surgery, urology, medical oncology for new patient consultations, pain management and physical medicine rehabilitation, laboratory blood draw, open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation (Upbeat) and occupational health services, The Pavilion, skilled nursing facility and radiology/imaging services including mammography, ultrasound, x-ray and DEXA services, open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Watch for a post of the new distribution date…this will be for the Galeton, Wellsboro, Mansfield, Elkland, and Westfield area

Andrew Kulp, Jr. – President/Founder

On July 18th Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to E. Main St. for cardiac emergency

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer announces that a man was sentenced for Burglary.  Anderson TOLBERT, Jr. was sentenced to a county sentence of at least 8 months to 23 ½ months for entering a residence in Bradford without permission. TOLBERT was ordered to have no contact with the victims or their property and other conditions. 

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a Bradford woman was sentenced for felony drug crimes during a sentencing hearing held at the Courthouse on July 16th.  

Justina AMES was sentenced by the judge to a period of incarceration in state prison for at least 13 months to up to 26 months and one year of consecutive supervision.   AMES was sentenced for Dealing in Unlawful Proceeds (Felony 1); Possession with Intent to Deliver cocaine (Felony); and Conspiring with others to Deliver cocaine (Felony). 

AMES was charged along with co-defendants after an investigation into drug trafficking by the McKean County Drug Task Force. Detective Seth Shephard filed the charges after his investigation revealed that, between December 30, 2025, and January 20, 2026, AMES conspired with two others to sell cocaine on three occasions, and she possessed additional cocaine that she intended to sell.

Detective Shephard also discovered that AMES conducted a financial transaction with the intent of promoting unlawful activity. AMES was ordered to pay restitution to the McKean County Drug Task Force, pay lab user fees, and other conditions. 

DA Vettenburg-Shaffer noted that the McKean County District Attorney’s Office and McKean County Drug Task Force review the financial transactions associated with drug crimes committed by those who deal drugs and pursue crimes related to the financial transactions along with the underlying drug deliveries when evidence is found to support the financial charge.

The District Attorney explained that the crime of Dealing in Unlawful Proceeds is a Felony 1 offense which is the most serious felony in Pennsylvania and is punishable under a more serious guideline range for a sentence.  DA Vettenburg-Shaffer explained that the goal of targeting the financial crimes along with the underlying drug crimes is to remove the profit motive associated with drug dealing and, along with that, increases potential penalties, holds those who profit from drug crimes accountable, and impedes those who sell drugs by targeting their cash flow.

She explains that the crime of Dealing in Unlawful Proceeds involves conducting a financial transaction with the intent of promoting unlawful activity and the Detectives are pursuing this serious crime in each case where it is supported by the evidence. DA Vettenburg-Shaffer urges the public to report all illegal drug activity to the McKean County Drug Task Force by contacting Chief County Detective Ryan Yingling at the District Attorney’s Office at (814) 887-3312 or on McKeanDA.org