NEWS

Shinglehouse Borough Water Department will be shutting off the Borough water approximately between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM on Monday August 4, 2025 for emergency repairs to a main line and valve replacement.

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 Thursday August 7, 2025.

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.

Potter County Drug and Alcohol & Mental Health Departments are opening a Recovery and Resource Center in Coudersport. Members of the public are encouraged to attend a grand opening from 2-4 pm on Friday, Aug. 15. The center is accessible through the West Street (rear) side of the Gunzburger Building.

The Center was established to be a safe and secure location to support those addressing addiction and/or mental health issues, whether teenagers or adults.

They will be able to access education about the recovery process and information on available service providers, while making social connections with others in the recovery community to support their journey to healing.

Recovery-focused information and overdose prevention supplies will be available at the center. Games, puzzles, and other activities will promote personal growth and healing.

The center will be staffed to assist anyone in need. It will also be offered as a meeting place for support groups and recovery-based social events.

Potter County Recovery and Resource Center was created to address the need for additional supports and services through a safe, strength-based and welcoming space.

Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, are proud to announce the winners of the 2025 August Star Awards. This month’s BRMC and OGH recipients were Carole McCormick and Mark Thornton, RN, respectively.

Carole McCormick, a house keeper in the environmental services department, has been with BRMC since 2023 and was honored as the BRMC August Star Award recipient. 

“Carole is an incredible asset to our team at BRMC and consistently goes above and beyond for both residents and her fellow employees,” read her nomination. “She’s dedicated, hardworking and always brings a positive attitude and a smile to share. Even when faced with unexpected challenges, Carole never complains, she stays upbeat and shows her can-do spirit. Her reliability and team-first mindset are just a few of the reasons we all know we can count on her. Carole truly embodies what it means to be a team player. BRMC is lucky to have her on our team.”

The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors AT OUR NEW LOCATION on the Courthouse grounds, at the corner and across the street from the square, every Friday (weather permitting) from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, August 1st. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

*  We’re back on our summer schedule of Friday markets, BUT AT OUR NEW LOCATION due to renovations on the square.  We’ll be across the street from the square, along the sidewalk to the right of the courthouse entrance, and around the corner on East Street to the driveway.

*  The outdoor market is held each Friday from May through October (weather permitting; on very rainy days, we will relocate into the Riley Gallery (if available)).  In November, the farmers market goes indoors for the winter market.

*  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]

C & V SOAP AND CANDLES will be there Friday if weather is permitting. Will be bring homemade soap and hand poured candles .

BLU IVY CREATIONS will be there. I will be bringing handmade crochet items, including towel sets, market bags, water bottles and holders, facial cotton scrubby sets, over the oven door towel holders as well as tutus and tulle dresses. 

BLUE MARBLE FARM will hopefully be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce.  We will have Cucumbers, Haricot Verts (French Green Beans), Haricot Velour (French Purple Beans), Squash, Heirloom Tomatoes and much more.  We accept cash, checks and credit cards. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com  

MAHLON DAVENPORT. IT sounds like the weather will be PERMITTING Friday so: I plan to attend the Farm Market on Aug, 1, with Woodcraft items, Bowls, dry vases, cutting boards, etc. One-_of- a-kind, all hand made from trees harvested  in Pennsylvania.  Mention this ad, get a discount! 

ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based soaps, shampoo, and lotion that are made with milk from our herd. We accept cash or card payments. 

MIKE THOMPSON will be  a vender on Friday at the Potter County Farmers Market.  He will be bringing Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Cucumbers, Leeks,  plus misc. summer vegetables. FMNP AND WIC CHECKS ACCEPTED. Knife sharpening will be available while you wait or shop other venders

Established in rhythm and bonded through service, the Veterans Music Coalition seeks to channel the energy of local artists to celebrate, support and stand beside those who have served.

The fund, created in partnership with the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, will provide grant support for music lessons, workshops, songwriting classes and recording services designed specifically for local veterans.

The fund aims to foster personal expression and connection through music, while helping veterans explore creativity as a path to healing. Programming will be developed and guided by the Veterans Music Coalition, a group of veterans committed to uplifting those who have served.

The Beers Family Reunion takes place every year in Monroeton, Pa.  At that reunion the family members take an official vote as to which deceased family member will be honored this year in a special monetary tribute to help a non-profit organization.  In past years, the American Cancer Society and American Heart Association were examples of recipients of the Beers Family members’ generosity.  This year the Beers Family members voted to honor Alex Reinsburrow, formerly of Johnsonburg who died in a tragic accident in the past year.

The Beers Family asked Alex’s surviving daughters, Kiya, Layla, and Abigail, where they thought the donation in memory of their father should go, and the young girls said, “the Rolfe Beagle Club because Daddy hunted there and he took us there to visit.”

The Rolfe Beagle Club thanks the Beers Family Reunion and the Reinsburrow Family for thinking of this club as a proud recipient of their donation.

Snowshoe Hares and Appalachian Cottontails in Pennsylvania

The October 2, 2025 Roach-Bauer Forestry Forum is pleased to announce that Ms. Emily Boyd, Small Game Mammal Specialist with the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC), will be the keynote speaker.  Emily graduated from Juniata College in 2010 with a B.S. in Wildlife Conservation and from the University of Arkansas at Monticello in 2013 with a M.S. degree in Wildlife Management and Ecology.  In addition to PGC, Emily previously worked for Delaware Fish & Wildlife, and Pheasants Forever.    

Ms. Boyd started her career with PGC during a summer internship in 2008.  Emily held various PGC positions over the years and started in the permanent Small Game Mammal Specialist position in 2019.  In this position, Emily spends most of her time focused on three species of greatest conservation need identified in the 2025-2035 State Wildlife Action Plan.  Appalachian cottontails and snowshoe hares are a focal point of her work with research projects in recent years using hunter cooperator groups, surveys, field cameras, genetic analysis, and monitoring survival and habitat use of collared individuals.  The majority of these projects have been focused on habitat; what habitats retain these species across Pennsylvania’s diverse landscape, how these species respond to habitat management activities, and how can habitat management be improved to benefit them.

2 Day Estate Sale! August 1st & 2

Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 4pm

12 Royal Ave. Bradford, PA 16701

Couches, hand tools, power tools, bedroom furniture, Pyrex, kitchenware, hardware items, snow blower, garden tools, records, 8 tracks, record player, radio, VCR, DVD player, Singer sewing machine, recliners, full bed, coolers, electric trimmers, patio furniture, small freezer, clothes, purses, barrister bookcase, vintage board games, collectible items, holiday decor, pots, pans, bolt bin, picnic table,  and much more! 

Do not block driveways or park in grass. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Motorists are advised that a two-year highway improvement project continues on Interstate 180 in the City of Williamsport, Loyalsock Township, Fairfield Township, and Montoursville Borough, Lycoming County.

The week of Sunday, August 3, 2025

Interstate-180

• The contractor will continue paving operations in both directions, between the bridges spanning the Loyalsock Creek in Loyalsock Township and just west of Basin Street (Exit 26) in the City of Williamsport. Motorists can expect alternating lane restrictions where work is being performed.
• (NEW) Paving will continue on the Faxon interchange ramps (Exit 25) and Northway Road (Route 2029) between the Interstate 180 interchange and Third Street (Route 2014).  Motorists can expect alternating lane restrictions and lane shifts where work is being performed.
• (NEW) Asphalt plug joints, also known as expansion joints, will be installed throughout the work zone.
• Work will be performed between the hours of 7:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

Tonight’s concert at the gazebo on the Town Square in Port Allegany PA  (July 31 ) has been canceled due to weather.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY THANKS CITY OF BRADFORD ADMINISTATORS FOR THEIR ONGOING PARTNERSHIP   

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer releases the summary of the ongoing efforts by the McKean County Drug Task Force with yesterday’s arrests.  The arrests are the result of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking in the area.      

Last evening, on July 28th, Task Force Detectives arrested Kortney BUNDY of Bradford.  BUNDY was  charged with Delivery (Methamphetamine) (Felony); Possession (misdemeanor) and Criminal Use of a Communication Device (Felony 3). BUNDY was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge William Todd who set bail at $10,000. 

The complaint alleges BUNDY arranged a drug sale and then met with an informant working under the surveillance of the undercover Detectives with the McKean County Drug Task Force to sell methamphetamine. 

Also last evening, Tonya RILEY of Salamanca, was charged with Delivery (Crack Cocaine) (Felony), Possession (Crack Cocaine) (Misdemeanor), and Criminal Use of a Communication Facility (Felony 3). T. RILEY is accused of setting up a drug sale and then meeting with a cooperating informant while undercover Task Force Detectives had her under surveillance and then selling crack cocaine. T. RILEY was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge William Todd who set bail at $10,000.

Donald RILEY of Bradford was also arrested last night and charged with Criminal Use of a Communication Facility (Felony 3) and Theft (Misdemeanor 2).  D. RILEY is charged with setting up a drug sale with a cooperating informant and meeting the informant while under surveillance of the undercover Detectives with the McKean County Drug Task Force.  Additional charges are pending. 

Additional arrests are also expected. District Attorney Vettenburg-Shaffer:  “The work of the McKean County Drug Task Force is often out of the spotlight but I wanted to take the opportunity to express gratitude for their continuous efforts through lengthy investigations and countless tips.  The amount of time behind each investigation is tremendous and often unseen by the public. 

The Potter-McKean Players will hold an organizational meeting on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 7:00 pm at 601 N Main Street in Coudersport. The group will hold an election for board members, and members of the group will present plans for performances in 2026.

This meeting will be open to the public, and anyone interested in joining the organization is encouraged to attend. More information can be found on the group’s website, https://www.pottermckeanplayers.org

Okay folks… We will be in the Wellsboro, Galeton and Coudersport area this weekend. If you missed our Mansfield, Elkland or Westfield stops you are more then welcome to come see us this weekend.