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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

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a Bradford man was sentenced to state prison for several crimes during a sentencing hearing at the McKean County Courthouse on July 16th.

Chaz ZAWATSKI was sentenced to a minimum of 12 months and a maximum of 78 months of incarceration in state prison on charges of Criminal Trespass (Felony 2); Terroristic Threats (Misdemeanor 1); Driving Under the Influence (Misdemeanor); Retail Theft (summary); and Driving Under the Influence (Misdemeanor 1).  ZAWATSKI was extradited from out of state where he is on parole.

The judge also ordered him to pay fines, court costs, restitution, crime lab fees and other conditions. 2nd Deputy District Attorney Sarah Dufresne prosecuted the cases.

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer announces the recent arrest of a Buffalo man for drug crimes in McKean County. 

Tyrone MOORE was arrested after an investigation by the McKean County Drug Task Force on July 16, 2026.  Detectives charged MOORE with selling Fentanyl and Methamphetamine to an individual outside of a store on West Washington Street in Bradford in exchange for $300.  Detectives charged him with 2 counts of Delivery/Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony); 2 counts Possession of a Controlled Substance; and Criminal Use of a Communication Facility. 

MOORE was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge David Engman who set bail at $150,000.  MOORE was remanded to the McKean County Jail and schedule for central court.  If you suspect illegal drug activity, please contact Chief County Detective Ryan Yingling at the District Attorney’s Office at (814) 887-3312 or McKeanDA.org. 

All individuals charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty.

On July 17th Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to West Baker Hollow Rd. for a person hemorrhaging

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer announces the sentencing of a Bradford man for assault on officers.

Jeffrey STACK was sentenced by the judge to a period of incarceration for a minimum of 16 months to a maximum of 79 months in state prison on charges of 2 counts of Aggravated Assault (attempting to cause or causing bodily injury to two City of Bradford Police Officers); Simple Assault and Terroristic Threats for threatening and causing bodily injury to a Corrections’ Officer at the McKean County Jail; and for re-sentence for Driving Under the Influence for which he was on supervision at the time of the commission of the new charges. 

DA Vettenburg-Shaffer reported that STACK was also ordered to pay restitution to the City of Bradford Police for damage caused to a vehicle and police radio during the assaults. The judge recommended that the parole board order that he have no contact with the victims or their families or to be on their property.

On July 17th Kane Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Nortwest Rd. and covert Rd. for a one vehicle rollover crash a dump truck rolled over all occupants self extricated with unknown injuries

On July 17th Port Allegany Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to 1050 Lower Portage Rd. for a dirtbike accident with possible leg injury

Very Unhealthy air quality levels are forecast for today in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties. The risk of health effects is increased for everyone, not only those in sensitive groups. Stay up to date with air quality levels in your area by visiting https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/air-quality/air-quality-index-forecast-current-observations or https://www.airnow.gov/ and enter your zip code.

There are actions you can take to keep yourself protected when air quality is unhealthy: 

• Spend more time indoors, especially individuals in sensitive groups, like children and teenagers, older adults, people with heart or respiratory problems, pregnant people, and those who exercise or work outdoors. 
• People who must spend time outdoors should consider wearing a mask (N95 or KN95 works best), take frequent breaks, and adjust work or exercise schedules for when air conditions improve.

For more safety tips visit: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/outdoors/air/smoke_from_fire.htm 

View guides to protect your health, including guidance for schools and children, by visiting: https://www.airnow.gov/publications/activity-guides-publications/

NY-Alert Support – NYAlertSupport@its.ny.gov

www.Alert.ny.gov

Coudersport, Pa., July 17, 2026 – Through Cole Foundation’s Operation Appreciation campaign, community members have a simple way to thank local veterans for the sacrifices they have made while supporting patient care at UPMC Cole.

“Operation Appreciation gives our community a meaningful way to say thank you to local veterans and their families,” said Andrea Streich, director, Cole Foundation. “Every flag displayed on our campus tells a story, and every donation helps support care for local patients, including veterans. We are grateful to every donor, veteran, family member, staff member, and community partner who helps make these tributes possible.”

BRADFORD, Pa (July 15, 2026)— Journey Health System (JHS) and their affiliates Beacon Light Behavioral Health System (BLBHS), Beacon Light Adult Residential Services (BLARS) and Deerfield Behavioral Health (DBH) hosted an annual employee service awards luncheon on July 15. The staff members being recognized are celebrating nearly 800 total years of service overall.

Guy Signor, JHS President & CEO, welcomed the employees and thanked them for their dedication, commitment and hard work each day toward achieving the organization’s mission.

With 45 years of service, John Golden of BLBHS, was applauded.

BLBHS Executive Director Jennifer Gesing said, “I’d like to thank John for his 45 years of contributions to the BLARS and BLBHS agencies. He is respected for the manner in which he interacts with those we serve and also for thinking outside of the box when it comes to clinical/behavioral program development.”