Dale E. Swaney, 75, of Warren, PA., died Tuesday morning, April 22, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA., after a brief illness. Dale was born on July 11, 1949, in Meadville, PA.
He was the son of William J. and Georgianna Poux Swaney.
OLEAN, NY –Make a difference in your community and enjoy a tasty treat while doing so by purchasing a smile cookie from April 28 through May 4 at participating local Tim Hortons locations. Smile cookies purchased throughout the week will benefit Olean General Hospital (OGH) with 100% of the proceeds benefitting maternity and delivery services thanks to a partnership with Tim Hortons.
Johnsonburg, Pa.: Bethany Ford of the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) Upland Bird Hunt Chapter announces that a couple of slots are still open for the individual, one-on-one, bird dog training clinic on Saturday, May 17, at the Rolfe Beagle Club in Johnsonburg, Pa. This training clinic is for new bird dog handlers or experienced bird dog handlers that want additional help with training their dog. This training is an extension of the Upland Bird Hunt Chapter’s popular Future Hunter and Handlers’ Clinic. “We call this the Train the Trainer Clinic,” said Tom McPherson.
Representatives accepting the donation on behalf of the St. Marys Area United Way included Jim Ryan, President; Doug Gaffey, Corporate Campaign Chair; Jason Gabler; and Leah Whitman.
PennDOT Asks Motorists to Watch for Slow-Moving Construction Vehicles
Montoursville, PA – During the warm months, The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) crews and contractors are involved in many projects throughout District 3-0, which includes: Bradford, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties.
While many projects involve work being done on interstates and other high-volume roadways, motorists should be aware that they may encounter work on less traveled roads in rural areas. Depending on the work involved, motorists may encounter slow-moving PennDOT work vehicles as well as changes in traffic patterns.
Motorists should be aware that they may encounter mowing, herbicide spraying and line painting vehicles at any time. Please give them plenty of room to operate. Remain alert, slow down and drive with caution in work zones.
In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, are highlighting the meaningful contributions of their volunteers and encouraging more community members to join their volunteer teams.
In 2024, OGH was supported by 40 dedicated volunteers who donated approximately 1,600 hours of their time, while BRMC’s 41 volunteers contributed an impressive 4,005 hours.
Both hospitals offer a variety of volunteer opportunities that allow individuals to make a difference in the lives of patients, families and hospital staff. Positions are available in areas such as the emergency department, gift shop, nutrition, office support, meals on wheels and more.
The Community Education Center’s Leadership Elk and Cameron program’s (LEC) monthly session focused on economic development, environment & tourism in April. The day started at Domtar in Johnsonburg with a tour of the facility. Participants learned about the history of the mill and its importance to the global economy and local conservation efforts. After Domtar, they traveled to St. Marys to tour Straub Brewery and hear about how the Brewery benefits many local businesses and is a main tourist destination for visitors to the region. The participants then enjoyed lunch in the Straub Taproom which was sponsored by Domtar. After lunch they headed to the Recycling Center where Bekki Titchner provided the group with some statistics about recycling. The recycling center tour was during open hours so the participants got to see first-hand all the hard work that the volunteers do. One participant stated, “I never knew how much went into recycling and how it really is its own business.”
Tracy Marie Seeley, 46, of Lewis Run, formerly of Limestone, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Olean General Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
APRIL 26TH IS NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION TAKE BACK DAY
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the medication drop boxes located throughout McKean County continue to be used by residents every day of the year but, National Prescription Take Back Day is a good reminder we have them. Each quarter, the District Attorney’s Office provides a community report on the use of the boxes across the county. The County Detectives collect the unused medication that has been deposited and members of the Attorney General’s Office dispose of them.
The weight of the drugs collected from January 8, 2025 to April 1, 2025 (1st qtr. of 2025) at the various boxes were: Bradford City’s box located inside the police department: 31 lbs. Bradford Twp’s box located in the municipal building: 5 lbs. Sheriff’s Dept’s box located inside the jail: 18 lbs. Kane Borough’s box located in the municipal building: 14.5 lbs. PSP Lewis Run’s box located at the Lewis Run barracks: 10 lb. TOTAL: 78.5 lbs. was collected Prescription “Take Back” days that are held on various days in different communities are a great opportunity to get rid of unused medication.
We are fortunate here to have these boxes available every day at the above locations thanks to the generous donation of the boxes by the Pennsylvania District Attorneys’ Association and PA American Water Company. Please look in your cabinets for any unused medication and take it to the nearest box to keep it out of the hands of anyone other than the person to whom it was prescribed. If you suspect illegal drug activity, please contact the McKean County Drug Task Force at the District Attorney’s Office at (814) 887-3312 or submit a tip to McKeanDA.org.
Join us this April for our annual Spring Show. Antique vendors will be on hand selling a variety of items like furniture, glassware, coins, books, clothing, and collectibles. A selection of historic trades, including the museum’s birch still, will be demonstrated. See the Eastern Loggers model railroad display in operation. PALMA members Jan and John Halter will present a cooking demonstration and tasting featuring wild leeks from 11am-1pm both Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday (April 26) only, visitors will be able to watch the museum’s re-created 19th century steam-powered circular sawmill in operation.
Access to all museum exhibits and attractions is included in the price of admission to the show. Food and drink will be available on-site for purchase. No ATM on site so plan your visit accordingly. Antique vendors interested in participating can call (814)435-2652 to reserve a space for the event. Come for the fun and, perhaps, leave with a new treasured heirloom and a better understanding of the lumber and forest history of Pennsylvania.
Coudersport Rotary President Andrea Streich presents $500 to Kroy Bates, Coudersport Elementary School 6th Grade President for the 6th Grade students’ May trip to Washington D.C. fund.
This donation goes towards making travel to our nation’s capital possible for the whole class of 6th grade students.
(Pictured: Student Kroy Bates and Coudersport Rotary President Andrea Streich)
BRADFORD – State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will hold his satellite office hours on Thursday, May 1, 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.
Motorists are advised that a bridge replacement project continues on Route 6 in Richmond Township, Tioga County. The bridge, which carries Route 6 over a tributary to North Elk Run, is located approximately 2.8 miles east of Route 660 in Charleston Township and approximately 2.5 miles west of Route 15 in Mansfield.
Traffic Switch
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, motorists traveling on Route 6 will be switched to the temporary bridge while the contractor continues work on the bridge replacement. Motorist should expect a single lane condition controlled with temporary traffic signals through the fall 2025.
Road Closure
Edna L. PAISLEY, 91, of Genesee, PA, formerly of Landenberg, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in her home surrounded by her family.
Born May 22, 1933, in Troutdale, VA, she was the daughter of Clarence and Fay Duvall Miles. On April 4, 1953, she married Ray McNeil Paisley, who predeceased her on April 17, 2017. She devoted her life to her family. Edna enjoyed quilting and sewing.
Sandra J. “Sandy” Sherry, 69, of 934 Windfall Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Wednesday,
April 23, 2025.She was born December 4, 1955, in Ridgway, daughter of the late Ronald and Christina Machcoviak Bowley.
William C. Exton: Husband, Father, Grandfather
William C. Exton, 79, of 4587 Townline Rd., Cuba, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 at home with his family at his side after a lengthy illness.
Born on December 5, 1945, in Rochester, he was a son of Reginald “Jack” and Marjorie “Charlie” (Ellis) Exton.
On May 23, 1987, in the Livonia Methodist Church, he married the former Linda L. Pierce who survives.
After graduation Bill served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam from 1965-68. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and Combat Infantryman Badge. After he was discharged, he worked Construction for Showcase Homes in Hemet, California, prior to his retirement, but continued helping people with odd jobs. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching Western movies on TV.
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, after a jury trial held today at the Courthouse, Ozzy STRAIT, of Bradford, was convicted of crimes related to an assault on his then-girlfriend.
STRAIT was charged by City of Bradford Police Officer Evan Schmidt after he and Sgt. Seth Shephard were dispatched for a report of a strangulation that had just occurred at an apartment building in Bradford.
Join us this April for our annual Spring Show. Antique vendors will be on hand selling a variety of items like furniture, glassware, coins, books, clothing, and collectibles. A selection of historic trades, including the museum’s birch still, will be demonstrated. See the Eastern Loggers model railroad display in operation. PALMA members Jan and John Halter will present a cooking demonstration and tasting featuring wild leeks from 11am-1pm both Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday (April 26) only, visitors will be able to watch the museum’s re-created 19th century steam-powered circular sawmill in operation.
Access to all museum exhibits and attractions is included in the price of admission to the show. Food and drink will be available on-site for purchase. No ATM on site so plan your visit accordingly. Antique vendors interested in participating can call (814)435-2652 to reserve a space for the event. Come for the fun and, perhaps, leave with a new treasured heirloom and a better understanding of the lumber and forest history of Pennsylvania.
