NEWS

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
152 PM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Snow will begin early Wednesday afternoon. A period of heavier snow is possible from later in the day into Wednesday evening, where snowfall rates could briefly reach an inch per hour. Snowfall should trend lighter late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches.

* WHERE…A portion of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN…From noon Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced $750,000 has been awarded to upgrade Park Hill Road in Tioga Township, Tioga County.

“Especially in rural areas like ours, our roads and bridges are vital to connecting us with economic and recreational opportunities, and to one another,” Owlett said. “This project is a major win for the community, and I appreciate the opportunity to work with Sen. Yaw and our local officials to make it happen.”

“Today’s award will enhance public safety and ensure our region’s infrastructure meets the needs of residents for years to come,” Yaw said. “I was pleased to join Rep. Owlett in advocating for this funding to help make these projects a reality.”

Mitzi P. HASKINS, 87, of Port Allegany, PA, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in ECMC, Buffalo, NY.  A complete obituary will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Switzer Chapel, Port Allegany, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

Olean, NY – Olean General Hospital (OGH), a Kaleida Health facility, is pleased to announce that the Mildred Milliman Radiation Medicine Center will undergo a significant advancement in the future of local cancer care. Beginning January 2026, OGH will upgrade the linear accelerator, the key piece of equipment in radiation therapy.

The radiation center will upgrade to a new state-of-the-art linear accelerator, the TrueBeam 4.1 system, enhancing OGH’s ability to deliver precise, advanced radiation therapy to patients in our region. This project represents a $4.1 million investment in state-of-the-art radiation therapy technology, funded largely through philanthropic support to advance cancer care services locally.

“This isn’t simply a replacement. It’s a comprehensive transformation of how patients will receive radiation therapy here in Olean,” said Roberta Truman, Manager of Radiation Therapy. “This upgrade brings cutting-edge technology to our community, allowing us to deliver safer, more precise and more efficient treatments. I’m excited, and our staff is excited — having this level of advanced equipment available locally is truly a game-changer for our patients and their families.”

The Coudersport Rotary Club met January 12, 2026, at A&W West End Grill and recognized students Jayden Widmeier and Caleb Wonderly through its Citizens of Tomorrow program.

Both students are highly involved in school activities and were honored for their leadership and positive contributions. Jayden Widmeier plans to pursue a career in psychology or mathematics, while Caleb Wonderly plans to train as a lineman after graduation.

The Citizens of Tomorrow program hopes to link students with career mentors to help them achieve their future goals.

Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) today announced more than $2.2 million in grants have been awarded to six communities for infrastructure projects in Cameron, McKean and Potter counties.

“Whether it’s our roads and bridges or water and sewer systems, maintaining our infrastructure is important but costly,” Causer said. “I was happy to work with officials in these communities, along with Sen. Dush, to support funding for these much-needed improvement projects.”

“The Commonwealth Financing Authority’s statewide grant programs are vital tools for municipalities as they seek to cost-effectively improve or repair essential transportation or clean water infrastructure,” said Dush. “Thanks to this highly competitive financing local taxpayers and those living on fixed incomes will not have to bear the enormous price tag for these critical quality-of-life upgrades benefiting communities in Cameron, McKean and Potter counties.” 

The projects are funded through two grant programs: the Multimodal Transportation Fund and the Small Sewer and Water Grant Program.

The multimodal grants were awarded as follows:

• Austin Borough: $500,000 toward repair work on the Garretson Street Bridge and replacement of the Horn Hollow Road Bridge.
• Otto Township: $600,000 toward replacement of the Brooklyn Street and Berger Hollow bridges.

The water and sewer grants were awarded as follows:

• Mid-Cameron Authority: $179,856 for sanitary sewer system improvements and $146,257 for water system improvements. The work is being done in conjunction with resurfacing a portion of Route 120 in Emporium Borough.
• Borough of Smethport Authority: $349,962 to replace water mains and install valves, hydrants and reconnections in the borough to improve water quality and fire protection, as well as lower repair and chemical costs.
• Coudersport Borough Authority: $260,300 to replace 650 linear feet of water line on Anchor Toy Lane in the borough.
• Bradford City Water Authority: $173,743 to extend public water along Bolivar Drive and Long Lane in Foster Township. 

The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure a safe and reliable system of transportation is available in the Commonwealth. The Small Water and Sewer Grant Program helps with the construction, improvement, expansion, or rehabilitation or repair of a water supply system, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, or flood control projects. Both programs are administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority.

On January 17th, 2026 at approximately 1:03am, Mary B. Place (51) of West Valley was arrested following a traffic stop in the City of Olean. Paraphernalia was observed in plain view leading to a search of the vehicle. Following a subsequent search of the vehicle and Place’s person suspected methamphetamine was located in the vehicle and on Place’s person. Place was taken into custody and transported to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office Olean Substation for processing. Place was arraigned in the City of Olean Court and released under supervision.

REMINDER: Live training opportunity tomorrow! There’s still time to register.

Don’t miss this live, virtual training opportunity! This training is available at no cost to all USDA Single Family Housing Guaranteed lending partners.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET

REGISTER TODAY!

On January 21, Join the Live Event Here!

What You’ll Learn:

• Overview of the USDA Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (SFHGLP)
• Understand the purpose, benefits, and eligibility requirements of the program
• Learn how the program supports rural homeownership and community development
• Explore the lender’s role in the application and approval processes
• Discover key tools and resources, including GUS (Guaranteed Underwriting System)
• Ask questions and get answers from USDA experts in real time!

Your participation and feedback are essential to ensuring we continue to improve service delivery and maintain a smooth loan processing experience for you and your clients.

If you have specific questions or topics you would like addressed during the event, please email them in advance to sfhgld.lenderpartner@usda.gov. 

We look forward to connecting with you!

Learn more about the SFHGLP

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
450 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING…

* WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
6 inches with locally higher amounts possible.

* WHERE…Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, McKean, Potter, and Warren
County.

* WHEN…From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning
commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A several-hour period of 1 inch per hour
snowfall rates is possible Wednesday evening, which could result
in rapidly-deteriorating road conditions across the Watch area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

The Bingham Township Supervisors are seeking applications for a part-time Secretary/Treasurer.  Experience in bookkeeping with QuickBooks, Computer skills, and Secretarial skills are needed.  Duties would include:

Payroll, Quarterly Taxes, Annual W-2’s, Reconciliations, Paying & Recording Invoices, Making Deposits, Balancing Bank Statements, State Reports, DCED Reports, Grant Applications, Attending monthly meetings, Taking & Recording Minutes, providing Financial Records, Assessment Building Permits, Driveway Permits, Road Bonds & Permits, Open Record Requests, and Budgets.

Position will begin June 1^st, 2026

For more information, please call 814-848-9863

Resumes may be mailed to: Bingham Township

843 Bingham Center Road,

Genesee, PA 16923

The Coudersport Rotary Club of Coudersport held its annual Canned Food Drive Movie Night on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, bringing the community together for an evening of family-friendly entertainment and charitable giving.

The featured film for the night was Pets on a Train, shown at the Coudersport Movie Theater. Admission to the event was one canned or non-perishable boxed food item per person, with all donations benefiting the Alliance Church Food Bank.

Approximately 200 people attended the event, demonstrating strong community support for local families in need. The Rotary Club extends its sincere gratitude to the Rigas family for generously donating the use of the Coudersport Movie Theater, making the event possible.

The Coudersport Rotary Club thanks everyone who attended and contributed, helping to make this year’s food drive a meaningful success for the community.

Smethport Area School District will have a 2 hour delay tomorrow (1/20/2026).

The Coudersport Rotary Club continued its tradition of service and generosity by hosting its annual Christmas Luncheon Party on December 8, 2025, at A&W West End Grill.

In the spirit of the season, Rotarians partnered with the Coudersport Elementary School nurse to identify local students in need. Club members then personally shopped for Christmas gifts to ensure those students would experience the joy of the holiday season.

David Hauber presented a slide program on birding at the Coudersport Rotary Club meeting held January 12, 2026, at A&W West End Grill.

Hauber spoke about the Potter County Bird Club, which meets monthly at the Coudersport Library and has documented 250 of the 350 bird species recorded in Pennsylvania. He highlighted the return of Bald Eagles, now with five nests in Potter County, an Osprey nest near the Chestnut Street Bridge, and sightings of Golden Eagles.

Hauber also discussed bird banding efforts, including monitoring Saw-whet Owls, the smallest owl in the eastern United States, noting that locally banded birds have been tracked as far away as Cuba and Nova Scotia.

The Coudersport Rotary Club thanks David Hauber for his informative and visually engaging presentation.

Applications for scholarships through both the McKean County and Elk County Community Foundations are now open for high school seniors as well as for non-traditional adult learners with a submission deadline of February 25, 2026. Through the almost 200 scholarship funds held at the two Community Foundations, over 300 scholarships are awarded each year to students of all ages who are furthering their education. All students are encouraged to review the Student Alert flyer and resource videos on the foundation websites for important instructions on how to apply.

In addition to the numerous scholarships offered to high school seniors, adult learners have a variety of scholarship opportunities available to them. There are 14 scholarship funds in McKean County and 25 scholarship funds in Elk County earmarked for college students, graduate level and non-traditional students. These adult learners may be pursuing general 2–4-year degrees, trade or vocational degrees or certificates, environmental studies, EMT or paramedic training, criminal justice, nursing, forestry and agriculture, military service, and more.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College, PA
829 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026
…SNOW SQUALLS POSSIBLE BETWEEN 11 AM EST AND 3 PM EST…

A sharp cold front will help to generate multiple snow showers and possibly some dangerous snow squalls. Interstate 80, especially in Clearfield County, and Route 6 and Route 219 have a high likelihood for snow showers and possibly snow squalls as well. The most likely timing for any squalls is between 11 AM EST and 3 PM EST.

The gusty winds and reduced visibility cause rapid accumulations of snow. The reduced traction and blinding visibility inside a snow squall can make travel very dangerous very quickly.

Use extra caution if you must travel into a snow squall; slow down and consider exiting the highway. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads may lead to accidents. Please use extreme caution and allow plenty of stopping distance. Avoid braking suddenly.

*Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:09AM EST until January 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

* WHAT…Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero possible.

* WHERE…Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties.

* WHEN…From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

INSTRUCTIONS: This is a potentially hazardous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below zero or colder.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY

*Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:16AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

* WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected.

* WHERE…In New York, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Yates Counties. In Pennsylvania, Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Northern Wayne, Pike, Southern Wayne, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties.

* WHEN…From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

INSTRUCTIONS: Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Issued By: NWS Binghamton NY

POSITION VACANCY

The Coudersport Area School District is seeking a highly qualified and collaborative leader to serve as the Business Manager. This individual will serve as the Chief Financial Officer for the District, overseeing a budget that supports approximately 675 K-12 students. The successful candidate will ensure fiscal integrity while supporting the educational mission of the Coudersport Area School District. 

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance; 3-5 years of experience in business management, preferably in school or municipal finance;  and proficiency in financial software, Microsoft Word, and Excel.  Applications will be accepted until January 28, 2026.  

More information on the position can be found at https://www.coudyschools.net/page/employment.  Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, official transcripts, and all required clearances to:  Alanna R. Huck, Acting Superintendent, Coudersport Area School District, 698 Dwight Street, Coudersport, PA  16915.

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
133 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO 11 AM EST
TUESDAY…

* WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected.

* WHERE…Cameron, Elk, McKean, Northern Clinton, Potter, and Warren Counties.

* WHEN…From 9 PM Monday to 11 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
weather.gov/StateCollege

Last week in review: The Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s basketball team posted a 2-0 week, allowing it to move into sole possession of second place in the United East Conference standings, and one of its wins ended a 10-game losing streak against a long-time nemesis.

On the horizon: Archery season gets underway on Saturday.

Also, the athletics department will host its eighth Girls and Women in Sports Day Clinic from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8, at Bardo Gymnasium on West Third Street. The registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 6. During the free clinic, student-athletes from basketball, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball will instruct participants on the basics of their respective sport. Each participant will have the opportunity to participate in all five sports. 

Sign Up Link: https://forms.office.com/r/R75jJ22pz0?origin=lprLink
For more information, contact Britni Mohney at bem25@pct.edu. 

Allentown, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has lifted the speed limit and vehicle restrictions that were in place on several roadways in the region.

Due to the winter storm impacting the region, speed limit and vehicle restrictions were implemented in the region. All speeds are restored to their usual posted limits.

PennDOT is still treating roadways in the area and will continue until roads are clear.

Although PennDOT crews have been treating roadways, the department’s primary goal is to keep roads passable, and they will not be completely free of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways throughout the storm until precipitation stops and roads are clear.

While PennDOT recommends not traveling during winter storms, motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras.

Allentown, PA – Due to the winter storm impacting the region, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is temporarily reducing the speed limit on several area roadways in the east central region.

PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel, but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on the following highways:

• Interstate 78 in Berks, Lehigh and Northampton counties.
• Interstate 80 in Carbon and Monroe counties.
• Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.
• Interstate 380 in Monroe County.
• US 22 in Lehigh and Northampton counties.
• Route 33 in Monroe and Northampton counties.
   
On roadways with speed restrictions, commercial vehicles not affected by restrictions on these or other roadways must move to the right lane.

HEADLINE: Winter Storm Warning issued January 18 at 1:08AM EST until January 21 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

* WHAT…Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions.