Potter County Is Seeking Part-Time Secretary/Clerk In Galeton Judges Office
NEWS
McKean County Ballots To Be Replaced After Mistake Noticed
This Notice is to inform any Absentee or Mail-In voter in McKean County of an error that was made on any 2023 Municipal General Election Ballot that was postmarked October 13th 2023 or prior.
These ballots instructed voters to “vote for not more than 3” candidates on the 2023 county commissioners contest.
This was an error.
Voters are permitted to vote for not more than 2 candidates for the county commissioners contest.
New revised ballots will be sent to all individuals who requested an Absentee or Mail-in Ballot by the deadline of October 31st 2023. The new revised ballot will be distinguishable from the erroneous ballot by a colored stripe at the top of the front page of the ballot, as well as the instructions to “vote for not more than 2” for the county commissioners contest.
Any voters who have received the 2023 Municipal General Election Ballot with the error, but have not returned it, are asked to disregard that ballot and wait until they receive the new revised ballot to return their vote. For those voters who have already returned absentee/mail-in ballots, please re-vote the new revised ballot you will receive and return it per the included instructions.
The McKean County Elections Office and the McKean County Board of Elections would like to apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Every vote is of the utmost importance to any election and we will do everything possible to make sure every voter is represented.
Brett Perry, McKean County Director of Elections
Get your Halloween-on at our Spooky Lantern Tours event; happening at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum this Saturday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
JOURNEY HEALTH SYSTEM ANNUAL BOARD MEETING RESULTS
BRADFORD, Pa (October 13, 2023)– Journey Health System (JHS) and their affiliates held their annual Board meeting on October 13, 2023, at the main JHS office located in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Over 30 individuals from each agency’s Board, executive team members and guest speakers gathered remotely and in-person for the election of officers and to review the fiscal year. The theme of this year’s meeting was “Working Together for You”.
Journey Health System provides administrative support for the following behavioral health affiliates: Beacon Light Behavioral Health System (BLBHS); Beacon Light Adult Residential Services (BLARS); Deerfield Behavioral Health (DBH); Dickinson Center, Inc. (DCI); Forest-Warren Mental Wellness Association (FWMWA) and Stairways Behavioral Health (SBH). The JHS Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from each organization which deliver mental health care to a total of 23 counties across Pennsylvania.
Journey Health System’s President and CEO Guy Signor welcomed attendees to the meeting prior to presentations by each affiliate’s executive director regarding last year’s results. Additionally, the guest speaker Scott Nick of J.L. Nick & Associates presented, “The State of Human Resources Today”.
The annual meeting’s proceedings and Board elections were conducted by Journey Health System’s Board Chair Gregory LaRocca.
Alan J. Peyno, 65, of Coudersport, PA
Alan J. Peyno, 65, of Coudersport, PA passed away with his loving son by his side on Monday, October 16, 2023, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a short illness.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary
Seneca Highlands IU9 Chooses NPRC as Provider for Paraprofessional Pathways Program
SMETHPORT, Pa. – Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit IX (IU9) has chosen Northern Pennsylvania Regional College as the two-year educational provider for the Paraprofessionals Pathway Program. This program will begin in January at the beginning of the Spring 2024 term. This program is designed to assist current paraprofessionals in the IU9 service area with earning valuable special education preparedness and eventually a special education bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution.
IU9 partnered with NPRC as their community college partner because NPRC’s delivery model is flexible and accessible to students across the 10-county service area. Seneca Highlands IU9 includes 14 school districts in Cameron, Elk, McKean, and Potter counties. NPRC’s learning model can cater to students from across this region in different classrooms; making it possible for students from various communities to attend class at a location close to them.
The program was made possible after IU9 was awarded the Paraeducator Preparation Pathways grant funding through a program from Governor Shapiro. The grant provides 1.5 million dollars for paraeducators to enhance their special education credentials and knowledge. According to the grant, this initiative will create new special education career pathways for paraeducators; increase the number of practicing paraeducators earning certifications, and/or postsecondary credits/degrees; and increase the number of practicing paraeducators pursuing Pre-K-12 special education teacher certification through enrollment in a Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) approved special education Pre-K-12 certification program.
Railroad Work to Close Route 219 at East DuBois Avenue Intersection
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that Frontier Railroad Services will close Route 219 at the intersection of Route 255 (East DuBois Avenue) on Friday, October 27, to replace the surface of one of their crossings.
PA State Rep. Martin Causer Warns Seniors of Sophisticated New Scam To Steal Your Money
PA State Rep. Martin Causer
Senior citizens and all Pennsylvanians are being warned to be on the lookout for a new scam called “The Phantom Hacker,” which involves convincing victims that their financial accounts have been hacked.
According to the FBI, perpetrators of the Phantom Hacker scheme gain the trust of victims in three phases: First, they pose as a tech support representative and convince the victim to download a piece of software. Then they call a second time, pretending to be from the victim’s bank or another financial institution. Finally, they claim to be an employee of a federal agency. The goal of the scam is to convince people to move their money into an “alias” account, where the scammers can steal it. The scam can include emails, texts, phone calls and even letters sent via the U.S. Postal Service.
Learn more: https://www.patreasury.gov/…/2023/10-10-Scam-Alert.html
Keystone Welcome Center at Tioga will reopen on Friday
10/17/2023 UPDATE: (Keystone Welcome Center to Open 10/20/2023) Facility Energy Efficiency Project to Temporarily Close Keystone Welcome Center at Tioga, Three PennDOT District 3 Facilities and Selinsgrove Driver License Center
10/17/2023 UPDATE: The Keystone Welcome Center at Tioga will reopen on Friday, October 20, 2023, at 4:00 PM. The Keystone Welcome Center at Tioga is located on Route 15 southbound, 7-miles south of the Pennsylvania / New York border.
LAST WELLSBORO GROWERS MARKET IS THIS THURSDAY, OCT. 19
Gary and Cheryl Keeney will be bringing pumpkins, gourds and winter squash to this Thursday’s Wellsboro Growers Market.
The last Wellsboro Growers Market for 2023 will be open this Thursday Oct. 19 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the front lawn of the First Presbyterian Church at 130 Main Street in Wellsboro, next to the Green Free Library, weather permitting.
LYMAN RUN STATE PARK IS HOSTING FREE FAMILY FUN CIDER PRESS THIS FRIDAY, OCT. 20
Squeeze the last tasty bit out of fall in an old-fashioned cider squeeze during the free Family Fun Cider Press this Friday, Oct. 20 from 4pm to 7pm at Lyman Run State Park.
The park is at 454 Lyman Run Road, Galeton, PA 16922, 8.7 miles from Route 6 in Galeton via West Branch Road and Lyman Run Road.
Stop by the Daggett Run Picnic Area by the pavilion to try your hand at running the park’s human-powered cider press. Learn about the history of apple trees in Potter County and taste some of your delicious hard work. Stay a few minutes, or the whole time.
People of all ages are welcome. The event will be hosted in light rain, but will be cancelled if there are thunderstorms or downpours.
PFBC QUARTERLY MEETING TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 23
HARRISBURG, Pa. (October 16) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will hold its quarterly business meeting on Monday, October 23, 2023, beginning at 10:15 a.m. at its Harrisburg headquarters, located at 1601 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. The meeting is open to the public.
The complete schedule and agenda for this meeting and information on how to provide public comment is available on the PFBC website (Fishandboat.com).
This meeting may be viewed remotely by joining the webinar from your internet browser using this link: https://bit.ly/CommMtg-Oct23
If prompted, enter the webinar access number code: 2632 453 1532
Password: public (782542 from phones)
Causer to Host Hard-to-Read License Plate Replacement Event
HARRISBURG – Responding to the growing number of residents dealing with illegible license plates on their vehicles, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) is hosting an event to help get those plates replaced at no cost.
The event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 4-7 p.m. at the Lewis Run Volunteer Fire Department, 46 Main St., Lewis Run.
RECALLS
Select Custom Solutions Voluntarily Recalls Jay Robb Vanilla Flavored Egg White Protein 24oz
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 10/13/2023 – Select Custom Solutions is conducting a voluntary recall because Jay Robb Vanilla Flavored Egg White Protein 24 oz, lot 23080-2C2 with a time stamp of 09:00 to 12:00 may contain hard plastic foreign material which could pose a choking hazard. This product was sold nationwide through online order retail sale outlets.
| Select Custom Solutions Voluntarily Recalls Jay Robb Vanilla Flavored Egg White Protein 24ozFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 10/13/2023 – Select Custom Solutions is conducting a voluntary recall because Jay Robb Vanilla Flavored Egg White Protein 24 oz, lot 23080-2C2 with a time stamp of 09:00 to 12:00 may contain hard plastic foreign material which could pose a choking hazard. This product was sold nationwide through online order retail sale outlets. |
HORNE HALL PARKING LOT TEMPORARILY CLOSED
BRADFORD, Pa. – Starting today, the parking lot of Marilyn Horne Hall in downtown Bradford will be closed during the demolition of the former Sehman’s Tire Service on East Corydon Street.
Demolition is expected to be finished by the end of November, when the site will be used for the Area Transportation Authority’s new Bradford Multimodal Facility.
Street parking on Marilyn Horne Way or South Avenue will not be affected. Parking will be available at 5 W. Corydon St., the southwest corner at the intersection of South Avenue and West Corydon Street.
The parking lot at Marilyn Horne Hall will reopen as soon as safety allows.
Mountain Laurel Recovery Center is Recognized on Newsweek’s America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023 List
WESTFIELD, Pa., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Mountain Laurel Recovery Center has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on August 16, and can currently be viewed on Newsweek’s website.
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to ARMAC RESOURCES LLC in Glade Township, Warren County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/10/2023 to ARMAC RESOURCES LLC in Glade Township, Warren county. SWMA 610(1) – UNLAWFUL CONDUCT – Person dumped or deposited, or permitted the dumping or depositing, of solid waste onto the surface of the ground or underground or into the waters of the Commonwealth, without a permit for the dumping of such solid wastes from DEP. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-10 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Painting the Holidays With Jessie
Painting with Jessie is fun and relaxing! In this holiday series, professional watercolorist Jessie Vaughn will teach you how to paint beautiful holiday plaques or Christmas cards. No previous experience in watercolors is needed, as Jessie is comfortable teaching all levels.
Sizerville State Park Programs – October 21st
Program Title: Paint & S’mores – Fall Edition
Date: Saturday, October 21st
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Pavilion 1
Description: Do you love fall? Do you love to paint? This program is for you! Join state park volunteer, Barb Gee, as she shows us how to paint a beautiful fall feature using brushes and sponges. All the supplies needed will be provided along with s’mores to snack on! Feel free to bring other snacks, bottled water, and your creativity!
Please register by Sunday, October 15th in order to allow time to pick up all the materials needed for this fall festive activity!
Program Title: Owl Banding
Date: Saturday, October 21st
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Environmental Learning Center
Description: Come out and join David and Fay Hauber as they attempt to band Northern Saw-whet Owls right here in Sizerville State Park! We will have a short introduction on owls followed by instructions on what to do and expect during the demonstration. Wear sturdy shoes since we will be walking on trails, and feel free to bring a water bottle, binoculars, and lots of layers!
POTTER COUNTY REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES INVITED TO SPEAK WITH LOCAL VOTERS AT TOWN HALL STYLE MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 6:00 PM GALETON, PA; MOOSE LODGE, 5 EAST MAIN STREET, GALETON, PA
All Republican Candidates-both primary winners and write in candidates are invited to speak at this event which is being sponsored with FREE Admission to all by Potter county FREE PA Chapter. We invite all candidates-including incumbents and those running un-opposed to come out for the event for a chance to get to know the area voters and hear their concerns before the November 7th election.
This meeting is directed towards the candidates representing Potter County Magisterial District 55-4-03. Candidates for these Townships and Boros will be featured; Pike, West Branch, Abbott, Ulysses, Ulysses Boro, Bingham, Harrison, Stewardson and both Galeton wards. Don Kudrick, Potter county’s Republican Party Chairman will be on hand to speak and to introduce countywide candidates who are in attendance.
On-site Voter Registration assistance will also available- so if you have been considering registering (deadline to register is October 23’rd) to vote-please show up and be ready to vote this November! Each voter present will be permitted one question per candidate and will be able to follow up pertaining to the response from the candidate.
We would like to extend an invitation for all school board candidates to attend-as parents have valid concerns and would like to know where the candidates stand on important issues such as forced masking, potential forced vaccinations for their children and their stance on male trans-genders using the girls restrooms or locker rooms.
FREE PA Potter County will be serving complimentary soups, snacks and desserts as well as an ice cream social at the meeting…so stop by after work, we hope everyone can attend and share their concerns and comments with the candidates participating to help with their decision on who to vote for in November.
We would also like to Thank the Candidates who care enough to attend, hear and respond to the voter’s questions’
lf you are a candidate who would like to participate as a speaker, or a candidate wishing to attend to meet and greet the voters please contact any of these FREEPA members: Kim Goodenough @814.558-4893; Lilian Cowburn @814.558.1975 or Cheryl Main @814-435-6548
