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Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries is proud to participate in this year’s Raise the Region, the area’s largest online giving event. From 6 p.m. on March 12 through 11:59 p.m. March 13, make a donation to Second Chance at www.raisetheregion.org/organization/Second-Chance-Animal-Sanctuaries to help local animals in need. 

WELLSBORO – Applications for the 2024 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program are now open, and Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) is reminding area residents that free assistance with filing for the rebates is available through his offices in Wellsboro and Troy.

The program benefits eligible residents 65 years and older; widows and widowers 50 years and older; and people with disabilities 18 years and older. The income limit for this year is $46,520 for both homeowners and renters; be sure to exclude 50% of Social Security or railroad retirement income. The maximum rebate is $1,000.

McKean County

Director of Security

McKean County is seeking qualified and highly motivated applicants for a full-time Director of Security located in Smethport, Pennsylvania.

The Director of Security will coordinate and implement initiatives regarding security and safety for all departments of the Court.  The candidate will provide technical and security related assistance/advice to other non-judicial offices in the courthouse upon request of the County Commissioners.  This position is responsible for the safety and security of all staff and public visitors in the courthouse.

Responsibilities:

• Perform a daily security sweep of the courthouse building and grounds prior to and at the close of business.
• Maintain order within the courthouse; settle disturbances as required.
• Develop and institute procedures and plans relating to security and safety.
• Assign hearing and/or meeting areas within the courthouse according to the daily schedule.
• Maintain a visible security presence within the building.
• Direct traffic (attorneys, litigants, witnesses, etc.) for hearings and meetings.
• Provide leadership to the Courthouse Security Committee on related meeting agendas, programs and policies.
• Provide effective supervision, coaching, mentoring and appraising of job performance to assigned subordinates.
• Accurately maintain required reports, files, records and certifications related to the position or courthouse security.
• Provide input into department annual budget.
• Create, issue, and monitor key fob access for all employees of the courthouse.
• Appear for events or assure other security staff appears for functions and proceedings held at the courthouse/court facilities on non-county/court hours.
• Appear at courthouse/court facilities to address emergency situations/events.
• Assign duties/hours to other Security Officers, full and part-time, as required for court/courthouse and court facility operations and functions.
• Assist with such other duties as may be assigned for the successful operation of the courthouse.

Special Requirements:

• Capable of meeting physical demands related to the use of restraint and self-defense and ability to handle potentially violent confrontations.
• Firearms and Taser Qualifications (May obtain training/certification after hire at discretion and under terms set by the court).
• Communication skills necessary to diffuse dangerous and/or threatening situations.
• Ability to complete annual firearms certification.
• Ability to use tact, yet decisiveness.

Qualified candidates should apply by sending a McKean County job application and resume to Patricia Brown, Court Administrator, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, or via email to pabrown@mckeancountypa.gov.  McKean County is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.
 

Shinglehouse Borough Water Department will be shutting off the Borough water approximately between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Monday March 10,2025 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 to 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 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 February 14, 2024.

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) 426‑4791.

Kayla Keen, RN
Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator, UPMC Williamsport

As winter fades and spring approaches, many outdoor enthusiasts shift from snowmobiling and skiing to activities like biking, hiking, and ATV riding. However, each seasonal transition brings unique risks for injuries and accidents that can turn a fun day outdoors into a trip to the emergency department. Whether you’re enjoying the last days of winter sports or gearing up for springtime adventures, taking preventive measures can help keep you safe.

HARRISBURG – Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the nation, and children are frequently being victimized right in their own homes, often via the internet. To help combat the problem, Reps. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) and Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) are inviting parents, grandparents and other concerned citizens to join them for a seminar to learn how to protect children from human trafficking in a digital world.

Two sessions are scheduled as follows:  

• Wednesday, April 2, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School, 1 High School Drive, Towanda.
• Thursday, April 3, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Wellsboro Fire Department Annex, 21 East Ave., Wellsboro.

(March 3, 2025) U.S. Trading Company of Hayward, CA is recalling Joy Luck Brand Lily Flowers because it may contain undeclared SULFITES. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will hold an afternoon of music featuring pianist Laura Peterson and trumpeter Cyril Bodnar. The performance is free and will take place on Tuesday, March 11, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Studio Theater in Blaisdell Hall.

This performance will showcase a diverse and engaging program, blending the expressive depth of the piano with the bold brilliance of the trumpet.

Peterson, a professional pianist with the Southern Tier Symphony and assistant professor of music at St. Bonaventure University, will present two piano classics: Chopin’s nocturne in C sharp minor and Debussy’s “Clair de Lune.” Peterson said that these pieces, known for their lyrical beauty and emotional depth, will be performed as a set, creating a seamless and evocative musical experience.

She described the pairing as “the perfect combination of fluid, melancholic expressiveness,” highlighting the natural synergy between Chopin’s poignant nocturne and Debussy’s dreamlike masterpiece.

Bodnar, a highly accomplished trumpeter with extensive experience in both classical and jazz performance, will perform a selection of works that showcase the versatility and power of the trumpet, providing a dynamic complement to Peterson’s piano performance.

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s arts calendar or contact Pitt-Bradford Arts.

“THE PILLARS: A MONUMENT HONORING OUR LOCAL CARBON & POWDERED METAL INDUSTRIES”

AND THE $23,975.00 THEY HAVE ALREADY RAISED – MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025

(St. Marys, PA) – St. Marys Area High School’s Dutch Manufacturing (DM) student president, vice president, and secretary will present a major, milestone update on their groundbreaking project “The Pillars: A Monument Honoring Our Local Carbon & Powdered Metal Industries” to secure final approval for the project from the St. Marys Area School Board on Monday, March 10, 2025.

To date, the students have secured an impressive $23,975.00 from local companies, grants, and foundations, with $5,000.00 left to raise.

“The Pillars” is one of four projects currently in the works by the creative, collaborating collective of SMAHS Dutch Manufacturing, international award-winning author and artist John Schlimm, and the Community Education Center of Elk & Cameron Counties (CEC). The collective’s work is centered at the intersection of STEAM x COMMUNITY SERVICE.

The target installation/dedication date for “The Pillars” is August 2025 at St. Marys Area High School.

Designer Purse Bingo for the NO KILL Shelter!      

Date: April 5, 2025.      

Port Allegany Fire Hall.                                    

Doors open at 11:30  Bingo starts at 1:00pm.    

Contact Nancy Nichols at 814-642-2717 or 814-558-8815.

This will be a purse bingo you don’t want to miss. All bingos win a purse.  

Call me for more information or to buy tickets! $30 presale  $35 at the door.

Tickets going fast!

Specific lots may contain elevated or deficient levels of nutrients which may be harmful to cattle

CHICAGO, March 5, 2025 – ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of ADM (NYSE: ADM), is recalling specific pelleted animal feed products because they may contain elevated levels of copper or have levels of zinc below the represented amounts which could be harmful to cattle.

Possible impacts of chronic copper toxicity include: gastroenteritis characterized by anorexia, signs of abdominal pain, depression, lethargy, diarrhea, and dehydration. Possible impacts of zinc deficiency include: decreases in feed intake, feed efficiency, and growth.

No illnesses or deficiency impacts have been reported to date.

Legislation that could fully repeal Pennsylvania’s Sunday hunting ban has been reintroduced in Harrisburg.

Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, this week reintroduced Senate Bill 67, which would end the state’s prohibition on Sunday hunting and allow the Game Commission to include Sundays when establishing hunting seasons annually. The bill picked up momentum last year, when it passed the Senate and gained preliminary approval in the House of Representatives before time ran out in the legislative session.

Johnsonburg, Pa.:  Second-trip predator hunters from St. Marys, Elk County, helped round out the last day of Rolfe Beagle Club’s Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap by bringing in coyotes to the weigh station.

Jim Miller hunts private lands in Elk County and successfully called in a 27.2# male coyote with a FoxPro electronic call over the weekend.  Jim shoots a .22-.250 rifle with a thermal scope.

Beginning Saturday, March 8, visitors to Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area again will have regular access to the property.

The Game Commission in early February closed public access to several locations at Middle Creek, including the popular wildlife-viewing area Willow Point, due to concerns about highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which at the time was being detected in increasing numbers of wildlife species and locations statewide.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 4th, 2025 – Grand Island, Nebraska, Nova-Tech, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one (1) lot of Lactated Ringers Injection for Animal Use Only to the end user level. The Lactated Ringers Injection has been found to potentially contain fiber- like visible particles.

Unleash your productivity and take control of your data! Do you manage large sets of numbers, names, dates, or other pieces of information? If so, then you need to know how to create worksheets to manage, store, organize, and even analyze this information. Excel, Microsoft’s powerful spreadsheet software, is the most widely used program for these tasks, and most workplaces want new employees to have a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel.

Alex C. Freeman of 26 Oxford Street passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at the Bradford Pavilion.

Dick was born April 10, 1927 in East Smethport and was the son of Archie H. And Crystal Cunningham Freeman.

OLEAN, N.Y., March 10 – A new giving circle dedicated to empowering women and girls in the community – The Elevate Fund – has been established at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Through collective philanthropy, this initiative will provide support and funding for programs and resources aimed at fostering leadership, education and economic opportunity.

The Potter County Farmers Market will have the annual Spring organization meeting March 18th at 5 pm at the Riley Gallery on Main Street in Coudersport, Pa. This is a time for us to get together to discuss the spring, summer schedule and make any new decisions for the good of the market and expansion. We will talk about the revitalization of the square across from the jail. Anyone who would like to rejoin or new vendors are very welcome as well as our current vendors.  If you have any ideas or questions please share that with me. Please let me know if you can attend.

Netra Baker

Netrabaker2@gmail.com

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