SMETHPORT – With challenges continuing to mount for emergency medical services (EMS) in rural Pennsylvania, area officials and EMS providers gathered Tuesday to hear the results of a comprehensive study of the EMS delivery system and staffing challenges in the region.
“Our ambulance services go above and beyond every day to meet the needs of our communities, but the demands are increasing while the number of EMS providers is declining,” said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), who also heads the local EMS Task Force. “In addition, costs are going up while revenues are down.
“The bottom line is that, despite the progress we have made over the years, the current system is not sustainable, and I am hopeful the information gathered in the study and the recommendations to address these issues will put us on a path toward sustainability for the future.”
* NEW SCHEDULE FOR 2026. The outdoor market is held EACH FRIDAY. Market will also be held on SATURDAY IF VENDORS ARE AVAILABLE. Market will be held from May through December (weather permitting).
* Market times have been established after many trial times over the years. If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly. They are willing to try to accommodate your request.
* If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-598-0649 netrabaker2@gmail.com]
FRIDAY VENDORS – August 14th – 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
VALLEY HONEY plans to be at the market on Friday 8/14. We will have various sizes of liquid honey, whipped honey, honey gift bags, honey sticks and beeswax for sale. We accept cash payment. Hope to see everyone there.
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products. We accept cash or card payments.
Sweden Township will be doing Tar and Chipping on A-frame Road and Watson Road on Friday, August 14, 2026, starting at 8:00AM. The Roads will be closed for a short period of time. We appreciate your patience during this time.
Clifford N. “Ink” MATTISON, Jr., 77, of Stannards, NY, formerly of Alma, died Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in his home. Born October 7, 1948, in Wellsville, he was the son of Clifford N. and Marian V. Green Mattison. On July 12, 1969 in Wellsville, he married Sharon Ann Morris, who survives.
A 1967 graduate of Wellsville High School, he earned a degree in auto mechanics from Alfred Vocational School in 1969. He was employed by Harry Graves & Son in Wellsville for 25 years and Maple City Dodge in Hornell for 20 years. Ink was a member of the Alma Fire Department and served as a past chief.
In addition to his fulltime job, he had farming in his blood. Surviving besides his wife, Sharon, are: four children, Tina (Chris) Stephens of Fulton, Bradley (Mary) Mattison of Wellsville, Stacy (Douglas) Stuck of Wellsville, and Jody (John) Potter of Wellsville; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Gary (Nancy) Mattison of Wellsville, Glenn Mattison of Machias, and Guy (Lee) Mattison of Wellsville; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister-in-law, Debra Mattison.
Friends may call at Olney-Foust & Embser Funeral Homes & Cremation, 34 West State Street, Wellsville, NY, on Sunday, August 16, 2026 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 4:00 PM. Rev. Richard “Rick” Roberts will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville.
Memorials may be made to HomeCare & Hospice of Western New York. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
McKean County is seeking candidates for a part-time Food Service Worker. This position will assist with food preparation at the jail and must have ServSafe certification. Applicant must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Position typically requires 48-50 hours every 2 weeks and is most often needed for weekends, but will occasionally include Monday – Friday days. The ability to start immediately is a plus. The position pays $10.57 per hour.
Interested applicants are invited to apply by completing a County application available on our website at www.mckeancountypa.org. Please forward application to: Kathy Roche, Human Resources Director, McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749 or by emailing it to: klroche@mckeancountypa.org by August 17, 2018. We are an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.
We are looking for a reliable and organized person to join our team as a Legal Assistant in our real estate practice. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with details, staying organized, and helping things run smoothly.
No prior legal experience? That’s okay. We are happy to train the right person who has a strong work ethic, good computer skills, and a positive attitude.
What You’ll Do:
Help organize and process documents for real estate files
Communicate with clients, lenders, realtors, and attorneys
Enter information into our system and keep records up to date
Assist with simple calculations (we’ll show you how)
Track the progress of files and help keep things on schedule
Help prepare documents for real estate closings
Keep your workspace and files organized
What We’re Looking For:
Someone dependable with a strong work ethic
Good attention to detail
Comfortable using a computer (Microsoft Office or similar)
Organized and able to manage multiple tasks
Friendly and professional communication skills
Basic math skills
Helpful but not required:
Office or clerical experience
Experience with real estate or legal work
Why This Role is a Great Fit:
On-the-job training provided
Supportive team environment
Opportunity to learn valuable legal and real estate skills
Ideal for someone looking to grow into a professional office role
Think you might be a good fit? We’d love to hear from you. Please email your resume to Finance@CahillyLaw.com
GENESEE, PA—Patricia M. “Pat” Ingalls, 91, of Genesee, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
WELLSBORO, PA—Jessica W. Zengerle, 41, of Wellsboro, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.
Family and friends may gather from 12 noon to 2pm on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, PA, where funeral services will follow at 2pm.
A complete obituary will follow.
Jessica’s family has entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Jessica, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Facebook page.
Carl Wayne NILES, 75, of Smethport, PA, died Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in his home. Friends may call at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Switzer Chapel, 77 Willow Street, Port Allegany on Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 1:00 PM. Rev. Max Simms will officiate. Military Rites will be accorded in the funeral home at the beginning of the funeral by members of the Port Allegany Honor Guard. A Masonic service will be held 10:30 AM, Saturday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany. Memorials may be made to Port Allegany Ambulance Service or Smethport Trap Team. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Smethport – Patricia L. Hargraves, 85, of Smethport, passed away Tuesday (August 11, 2026) at UPMC-Hamot, Erie.
She was born June 20, 1941 in Kane, PA, the daughter of Francis and Grace (Trumbull) McGee. On December 23, 1977, in Smethport, PA, she married George E. Hargraves, who died November 22, 2000.
She was a graduate of Smethport High School and was employed as a nurse aide at The Pavilion at Bradford Hospital, as well as for home healthcare.
Patricia loved to play Bingo.
She is survived by:
Three sons: Michael Haynes of Smethport, Wayne Haynes of Mt. Jewett and Lane Haynes of Bradford.
Many grandchildren, several great grandchildren
One sister: Beverly Coon of Kane
And several nieces and nephews
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Haynes, and a son, Jimmie Haynes.
A funeral service will be held Friday, August 14 at 11am from the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport, with the Rev. Max Simms, officiating. Burial will be in the Norwich Cemetery, Colegrove.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
ADVISORY – BRADFORD COUNTY — THURSDAY 8/13 – PFBC, DCNR, and Partners Celebrate New Boat Launch at French Azilum, Announce New Statewide Collaborative Access Strategy
On Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Executive Director Tim Schaeffer, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Deputy Secretary Claire Jantz, and partners, will celebrate the addition of a new boat launch and other amenities at the French Azilum historic site located along the Susquehanna River, Bradford County.
In addition to a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, PFBC and DCNR officials will provide details on a new, cooperative statewide public fishing and boating access strategy to guide future projects.
Funding for the boat launch was made possible through the PFBC’s Boating Facility Grant Program and DCNR’s Community Conservation Partnerships Program.
WHAT: PFBC, DCNR to celebrate new boat launch, provide details on cooperative access strategy
I once heard it said that a good adage to live by was to say it, forget it, write it, regret it. It seems this wisdom has been lost in our current culture. It appears that if one thinks it, it will soon come out of their mouth. There was a time when people had filters to keep things that shouldn’t be said from being said. A good example of this is the Rotary model of the four-way test, a great model to live by.
Is it the truth?
Is it fair to all concerned?
Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Recently, someone shared that they had seen this on a Church sign: “Be kind or be quiet.” Again, a good model to live by, but do we follow it? The apostle Paul wrote in Philippians 4:8, “And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.” Again, good words to follow, regardless of one’s affiliation with the Church or a religious organization.
Culture has changed, or has it? Are we only seeing the heart of mankind through social media, as it has always been? Could it be that social media has given people an outlet for what goes on in their minds, allowing it to now come out in their words? I love what the Prophet Jeremiah said, “The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is?” Perhaps we’re only seeing today what has always been there. I’d like to think this wasn’t so, but it appears we’ve crossed a threshold of depravity with no road back except through God.
I encourage you to take time to read 2 Timothy 3. I believe it accurately describes what we are seeing today. Sadly, if the culture is to change, we will need to change. Many are unwilling. Think about it.
Coudersport President Greg Brink and new Rotarian Ed Fisher
The Coudersport Rotary Club was pleased to welcome Ed Fisher of LEEK Hunting and Mountain Preserve as its newest member at the club’s August 10, 2026, meeting at A&W West End Grill.
Ed was presented with his Rotary dinner badge and membership packet as he officially joined the club.
Please join us as we welcome Ed to Coudersport Rotary Club.
The Coudersport Rotary Club was proud to sponsor Eli and Kamden Darrah to attend the Potter County Junior Conservation School this summer!
Held each year during the first week of August in Coudersport, the week-long camp is sponsored by the Black Forest Conservation Association and has been educating young people about conservation for 30 years. The program focuses on understanding the importance of protecting and wisely using our natural resources.
The Conservation School is open to students ages 13–15 from throughout the North Central Pennsylvania region and provides a wonderful opportunity for young people to learn about our environment, wildlife, and the importance of conservation.
The screenshot below is a message from Eli and Kamden’s parents, sharing their appreciation for the opportunity and their sons’ experience at the Conservation School. We are always happy to support programs that give young people the opportunity to learn, explore, and develop a greater appreciation for the natural world around them.
Way to go, Eli and Kamden! And thank you to the Black Forest Conservation Association for investing in the next generation of conservationists!
On August 3, 2026, at approximately [time], City of Bradford Police responded to a disturbance at 95 Davis Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered a verbal confrontation between Amber Tucker, and an adult male.
During the altercation, Tucker allegedly grabbed an axe or hatchet, raised it, and swung at the male victim while threatening to harm him. Fortunately, the victim was able to block the attempted strike. Based on evidence collected and statements taken, officers took Amber Tucker into custody for her involvement in the incident.
A search incident to arrest revealed Tucker was in possession of Methamphetamine, a Schedule II Controlled Substance. Magistrate David Engman arraigned Tucker and remanded her to jail on $25,000 cash bail. Preliminary hearings are scheduled in the matter. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Thursday and Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 3pm
507 East Valley Road, Smethport, PA 16749
Loom, Zero-Turn Lawnmower, power tools, hand tools, beds, dressers, woodworking tools, books, clothes, cast iron, Native American decor/prints, antiques, vintage & rustic items, glassware, kitchen items, clocks, hutch, prints, eagle decor, history related items, blankets, military items, chests, heaters, rocking chairs, brass bed, garden/outdoor items, benches, jacks, Hall, and so much more. The house and garage are full.
So many unique items from past to present. Great sale.
Job Summary We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Pre-K Counts Teacher/Lead Teacher to inspire young learners in a vibrant early childhood education environment. In this role, you will lead classroom activities, develop engaging curricula, and foster a nurturing space where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Your enthusiasm and expertise will help lay a strong foundation for future learning success, ensuring each child receives personalized attention and support. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on early childhood development while working within a collaborative team committed to excellence in preschool education.
Responsibilities
Design and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards, including literacy, math, physical education, and social skills.
Foster a positive classroom atmosphere through effective classroom management and behavior management strategies that promote respect, cooperation, and curiosity.
Utilize curriculum development techniques to tailor activities for diverse learners, including children with special education needs or requiring early intervention services.
Engage children in hands-on learning experiences that support childhood development milestones and promote active exploration.
Maintain detailed documentation of each child’s progress, including assessments related to standardized testing and individualized learning plans.
Collaborate with families, specialists, and colleagues to support children’s welfare, growth, and educational goals.
Ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment that adheres to childcare regulations and always promotes child welfare.
Experience
Prior classroom experience working with preschool-aged children in early childhood education settings or daycare environments.
Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development principles across subjects such as literacy education, math, physical education, and Montessori methods.
Experience working with children requiring special education or early intervention services is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of childhood development stages and effective classroom management techniques.
Proven ability to communicate clearly with children, parents, and team members to foster a collaborative educational environment.
Familiarity with standardized testing procedures relevant to preschool assessments is advantageous.
Previous experience in private school or daycare settings that emphasize early childhood education practices is preferred. Join us as we nurture the next generation of learners by creating engaging lessons and fostering an environment where every child can succeed!
Sweden Township will be doing Tar and Chipping on A-frame Road and Watson Road on Friday, August 14, 2026, starting at 8:00AM. The Roads will be closed for a short period of time. We appreciate your patience during this time.
