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Coudersport, Pa., July 13, 2026 – UPMC Cole is expanding access to high-quality women’s health services as a cornerstone of its regionalized approach to care with the addition of Steven Smith, M.D., to the UPMC Magee-Womens team in Coudersport.

 “Dr. Smith has a passion for rural medicine and is a trusted physician in the Wellsboro community whose expertise will further strengthen the care available to women across our region, including Potter County,” said Ethan Gable, M.D., division chief, UPMC Magee-Womens of UPMC Cole and UPMC Wellsboro. “We’re pleased to welcome him to our team in Coudersport, and his arrival reflects our continued investment in building a strong, sustainable network of women’s health services that will serve our communities well into the future.”

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.

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) said Sunday that the Fiscal Year 2026-27 state budget and related legislation passed the Pennsylvania General Assembly and now heads to Gov. Josh Shapiro for his expected signature.

“The budget passed by the General Assembly today continues our recent history of scouring every corner of state government for existing taxpayer dollars to avoid tax increases, cuts to government services or tapping into the Commonwealth’s Rainy Day fund,” Topper said.

HARRISBURG – In a rare Sunday legislative session, the General Assembly approved and sent to the governor’s desk a $50.8 billion state budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) cast a vote in favor of the plan and its investments in core government services but also cautioned more work needs to be done to solidify the Commonwealth’s financial future.

He issued the following statement:

“Adopting the budget is one of our most important responsibilities as lawmakers, and I am pleased we were able to significantly reduce the amount of spending the governor proposed earlier this year while also funding core government services without tapping into the Rainy Day Fund in this year’s plan,” Causer said. “Most importantly, this budget also does not include any new or increased taxes for our hardworking families or our employers.

HEADLINE: Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 1:53AM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo, NY

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Heat index values of 95 to 100 across much of western and north central NY, with as high as 104 possible across the lake plains, Genesee Valley, and Finger Lakes region.

* WHERE…All of western and north central New York.

HEADLINE: Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 1:56AM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Heat index values up to 100 expected.

* WHERE…Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania.

Employment | Seneca Highlands IU9

On July 11th Galeton Fire and Ambulance were ordered to stanby at their station for a possible gun shot victim

On July 11th Westfield Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Y And C Lane for a rollover side by side accident with multiple injuries Air Medical has been dispatched. UPDATE Westfield Fire Department is setting up a landing zone at Electricord

On July 11th Wellsboro Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Hills Creek Lake Rd. for a solo motorcycle accident with two patients possibly injured

Our annual DRIVE-THROUGH Rabies Clinic will be Saturday, August 15th, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m

$5 per vaccine
In our parking lot at the clinic (252 Route 6 W, Coudersport, PA 16915)
All are welcome.
All dogs, cats, and ferrets 12 weeks of age or older are required by law to be vaccinated against Rabies. The first vaccine is good for 1 year; subsequent vaccines are good for 3 years.

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of July 13. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in McKean County for the coming week is as follows:

Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning

• Route 346 at a bridge spanning an unnamed Tributary of Foster Brook in Foster Township. Monday, July 13, through Friday, July 17. PennDOT implemented a single-lane closure governed by a self-regulated stop on July 2 that will remain in place until work is completed.

On July 11th Johnsonburg Fire Department was dispatched to 100 W. Centwr St. for a structure fire

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners met today at the Game Commission’s Harrisburg headquarters to hear public comments and conduct official business. The highlights from today’s meeting follow.

Elk Management and Hunting Zones

The board adopted and finalized the updated and reorganized elk management area elk hunt zones with current management data.

Real Estate

The board approved the following land acquisitions:

The PA Bulletin document for the following comment period in the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) eComment has been published as final.

Full-time Middle School Emotional Support Teacher position available at Oswayo Valley Junior/Senior High School.

Requirements: Special education degree preferred but will consider applicants with a four-year degree in criminal justice, psychology, social worker, mental health field, or related field. 

Please contact Julia Anderson at (814) 887-5512 with any questions.

Emotional Support Teacher – Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9

On July 10th Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to E. Second St. for a person fallen

On July 10th Mansfield Fire And Ambulance were dispatched to Rt. 15 near mile marker 191for a one vehicle crash vehicle in the ditch unknown injuries