McKean County is seeking candidates for a full-time Food Service Worker
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North Central Supply And the “Shops of Quarterwest”
Check out all the new recliners in stock.
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Get your fishing license here.. Starting June 26..you can purchase your hunting license and doe tag here.
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Always great prices on appliances., Furniture, doors, flooring, carpets, and so much more.
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Get some of “Abe’s” famous maple syrup.
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Port Allegany Dispatched To Wildwood Drive
On April 28, at 4:38 pm. Port Allegany ambulance was dispatched to Wildwood Drive for a partial airway obstruction
Vote Garret Morey for Magisterial District Judge 55-3-01.
“May 16th is coming soon for the primary elections in Potter County! Whether you are voting by mail or voting in person. Make sure you vote!
If you are in district 55-3-01
(Coudersport Ward 1 and 2, as well as Austin Borough, or Eulalia, Sweden, Summit, Sylvania, Keating, Portage, Wharton, and Homer Township)
Vote for a Veteran.
Vote for common sense.
Vote for fairness and respect.
Vote Garret Morey for Magisterial District Judge 55-3-01. Im proud to say I will be listed 3rd for both the Democratic ballot as well as the Republican ballot.
It’s time for change. It’s time for younger people to take the initiative and responsibility to serve their community.”
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The Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center inducted eighteen new members into the National Technical Honor Society
The Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center inducted eighteen new members into the National Technical Honor Society at a ceremony held on Thursday, April 27, at 1:00 pm. The NTHS is an educational non-profit that exists to honor, recognize, and empower students in Career and Technical Education. The welcome and qualifications were given by James Young, Director of the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center. The guest speaker was Mrs. Sharon Horvath, Vice-President of the Port Allegany Women’s Club, and co-owner of The Inn on Maple Street in Port Allegany. The Co-Advisors of the NTHS are Mrs. Risha Johnson, Special Education Facilitator/Co-op Coordinator and Mrs. Kimberly Mooney, Early Childhood Education Program Teacher.
To be considered a candidate for the Honor Society, students at the Seneca Highlands CTC must be in the 11th or 12th grade, have not less than a 93% average in the first three marking periods in their program of study. Students must also maintain a 3.0 GPA at their sending schools and be approved by their instructor, sending district principal, and CTC Director. Finally, there is a committee that reviews the qualifications of all applicants.
Students must maintain the standards of scholastic achievement, skill development, good character, leadership, honesty, and responsibility to be considered for membership in the Honor Society. The Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center is committed to recognizing students who have shown excellence in both academic and technical subjects.
Returning members lit candles to represent the seven attributes of NTHS, and then the induction of candidates with the presentation of Honor Cords took place. Refreshments were created and served by the Culinary Arts Program under the direction of Chef Paul Farmelo.
The following list is both inducted and returning members for 2023.
NTHS INDUCTEES
Abram Austin – OEHS – Building Construction
Olivia Barth – PAHS – Early Childhood
Seth Benson – PAHS – Culinary
Nickolas Brown – OEHS – Heavy Equipment
Madison Conn – SAHS – Early Childhood
Paige Crum-Threadgill – PAHS – Early Childhood
Levi Culver – PAHS – Networking
Blair Dickinson – SAHS – Early Childhood
Elexis Hagans – OVHS – Early Childhood
Bennett Harris – SAHS – Welding
Kristopher Herbert – PAHS – Networking
Dawson Hooftallen – AAHS – Building Construction
McKenzie Hurd – CAHS – Early Childhood
Alexis Kemp – OVHS – Early Childhood
Kole Kisko – PAHS – Heavy Equipment
Kendra McGarvey-Smoker – PAHS – Homeland Security
Harlee-Ann Panighetti – OEHS – Heavy Equipment
Alissa Wright – NPHS – Early Childhood
Returning Members
Maya Kephart – PAHS – Health Assistant
Faith Miller – SAHS – Health Assistant
Blaine Moses – PAHS – Heavy Equipment
Sierria Peters – PAHS – Health Assistant
Mikya Stake – PAHS – Homeland Security
Camerynn Stambaugh- PAHS – Health Assistant
Kyle Worthington – NPHS – Engineering
Congratulations once again as we give accolades to our National Technical Honor Society members for 2023!
Shoulder Cutting on Little Pine Creek Road Today
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of maintenance work today, Friday, April 28, 2023, on Route 4001 (Little Pine Creek Road) in Cummings Township, Lycoming County.
A Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will be performing base repairs on Little Pine Creek Road between Route 44 and Little Pine State Park. Motorists can expect single lane conditions with flagging where work is being performed. Work will be performed during daylight hours, weather permitting and is expected to be completed late afternoon.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, watch for slow or stopped vehicles, watch for lane changes, and drive with caution through the work zone.
PFBC ANNOUNCES AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT
HARRISBURG, Pa. (April 28) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is pleased to announce several awards presented to Waterways Conservation Officers in recognition of outstanding achievements in law enforcement in 2022. Awards were presented during the PFBC Board of Commissioners quarterly business meeting on April 24, 2023.
Maintenance Work Next Week on Little Pine Creek Road, Lycoming County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of maintenance work next week on Route 4001 (Little Pine Creek Road) in Cummings Township, Lycoming County.
On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, and Wednesday, May 3, 2023, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will be repairing a slide and performing a pipe replacement on Little Pine Creek Road between Route 44 and Little Pine State Park.
Motorists can expect single lane conditions with flagging where work is being performed. Work will be performed during daylight hours, weather permitting.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, watch for slow or stopped vehicles, expect delays in travel, watch for lane changes, and drive with caution through the work zone.
Deadline Nears to Save on Hawaiian Adventure Tour!
Embrace the spirit of “Aloha” on a leisurely 3-island tour of Hawaii featuring 3-night stays each in Oahu, Big Island (Kona) and Maui. Remember Pearl Harbor and visit the USS Arizona Memorial. Embark on a wonderful journey along Oahu’s famous North Shore. Take in the natural beauty of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island. Admire the hula dance, an ancient Polynesian art form. Visit a coffee farm in Kona and learn about the coffee bean’s journey from tree to cup. In Maui, visit the old royal capital of Lahaina where you can stroll through historic streets. Uncover the beauty, culture and traditions of all three islands.
This 10-day/9-night tour that departs on November 2nd is a trip of a lifetime! Visit this link to register or for more information gateway.gocollette.com/link/1112514 or call (814) 274-4877 to request a brochure, get details/cost, etc. You’ll save $100/per person if you reserve by May 2, 2023, so reserve today!
PennDOT Cameron/Potter County Maintenance Work Schedule for the Week of May 1 – May 5, 2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Cameron/Potter County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of May 1 – May 5, weather permitting. Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.
Cameron County 0240
Brushing/ Inlet Cleaning:
- State Route: 120 (Elk County line to Clinton County Line)
Crack Sealing:
- State Route: 872 (First Fork Road)
Potter County 0260
Bridge Cleaning:
- State Route: Various SR throughout County
Sign Repairs/Replacement:
- State Route: Various SR throughout County
Shoulder Cutting:
- State Route: 44 (Coneville to Shinglehouse)
Pipe Replacement:
- State Route: 4001 (Sartwell Creek Road)
Spray Patching:
- State Route: 1010 (Genesee/Mills Road)
- State Route: 6 (Roulette to Sweden Valley)
Ditching:
- State Route: 1001 (Ulysses to Brookland)
The following work is scheduled to be completed by contractor, weather permitting:
Potter County 0260
- Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc: Preliminary work including guiderail removal and shoulder stabilization on US Route 6 (Port Allegany to Coudersport). During this time roadway flaggers will control traffic in alternating patterns. As structure repairs begin in the later spring, temporary traffic signals will be set to enforce the alternating traffic patterns.
- Nestlerode Contracting Company, Inc: Bridge replacement on State Route 1011 (Hickox/Ulysses Road). Detour will be in place and traffic will use State Route 1012 (Jackson Road), State Route 49, and State Route 1011.
PennDOT McKean County Maintenance Work Schedule for the Week of May 1 – May 5, 2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation McKean County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of May 1 – May 5, weather permitting. Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.
McKean County 0250
Sign Repairs and Upgrades:
- Various State Routes throughout the County
Bridge Cleaning:
- State Route: Various Repairs throughout county
Patching:
- State Route: 146 (Clermont to Red Rock)
Crack Sealing:
- State Route: 646 (Aiken to Rew)
Grading Dirt Roads:
- State Route: 2004 (Christian Hollow Road)
Slide Repair:
- State Route: 446 (Eldred/Portville Road)
Underdrain Installation:
- State Route: 3011 (Lindholm Road)
Pipe Replacement:
- State Route: 246 (Looker Mountain Trail)
- State Route: 1015 (Rixford Area)
Ditching:
- State Route: 646 (Olean Road)
- State Route: 346 (West Washington road)
McKean County Is Seeking American Rescue Plan Coordinator
Position: American Rescue Plan Coordinator
Status: Temporary Part Time (20 – 29 hrs. per week)
Reports To: County Commissioners
Location: 500 W. Main Street, Smethport
McKean County is seeking an American Rescue Plan Coordinator to assist with managing programs identified by the county commissioners for funding through the America Rescue Plan Funds. Candidate will work an interim time period with weekly hours to fluctuate with release of funds to community partners. Ideal candidate will have general knowledge of McKean County with knowledge of economic impact funding and grant processes.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for compliance for use of funds by McKean County for American Rescue Plan Funds
- Assist Community Partners to identify avenues for resources and/or matching funds
- Monitor and assess project impact and identify funding gaps for sustainability
- Assist with program design in collaboration with the McKean County Commissioners and staff
to identify global focus and goals of initiative and tailor process to align with those goals
- Monitor grant applications and execution from award through compliance to final reporting
- Manage marketing and promotion of program in all media outlets including print, online, radio
and presentations as public meetings
- Assist with needs assessment to identify optimal impact of American Rescue Plan Funds
- Process applications, ensure proper documentation and eligibility and provide general
application assistance to applicants for internal and external reports
- Participate in review and ranking criteria to evaluate applicants
- Maintain detailed records of application status, eligibility criteria and award notifications
- Maintain spreadsheet and financial records of allocated funding, invoices, receipts and
final reporting
- Communicate with grant applicants from public, private, government and non-profit entities
- General Office Assistance and Other Duties as required
Education and Experience:
- Associate’s degree in Business, Planning, Accounting or related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 2-3 years of professional experience in economic development, planning or related field
Interested applicants are invited to apply by completing a McKean County job application and resume. Please forward it to: Michele Jubon, Human Resources Director, McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749 or emailing it to: mmjubon@mckeancountypa.org by May 8, 2023. We are an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.
McKean County is seeking qualified candidates for the Director of Maintenance position.
Director of Maintenance
McKean County is seeking qualified candidates for the Director of Maintenance position.
Reporting to the Commissioners, responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide supervision and assistance for full-time maintenance staff and full-time
custodial staff.
- Manage and direct work programs, PM and routine maintenance activities of buildings, plumbing systems, electrical systems, boiler systems, HVAC systems, landscaping/mowing, and snow removal programs.
- Coordinate and oversee the activities of all outside contractors.
- Maintain mechanical, plumbing, electrical, boiler systems and HVAC systems. Coordinate and order contracted services as needed to accomplish repairs not practical to be done by County maintenance.
- Manage and coordinate the County’s Safety Program and ensure County compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations and provide information on compliance to the Commissioners.
- Supervise and perform work requested or needed on work orders.
- Prepare plans, material lists and estimates for County renovation projects and new projects.
- Purchase supplies and equipment within the County’s purchasing guidelines.
- Maintain facility and custodial supplies.
- Maintain utility consumption records of all County facilities as to develop and promote energy saving programs.
- Prepare an annual maintenance expense/capital budget for the County.
- Prepare safety grants.
Qualifications include:
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Technical education in applicable field or equivalent
Experience:
- Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in facilities management and safety.
- Five (5) years or more experience in the operation of electrical system
and infrastructures, plumbing, building/construction, boiler systems and HVAC systems.
- Basic computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Salary Range: $47,000-$60,000 annually
Interested applicants are invited to apply by completing a McKean County job application and resume. Please forward it to: Michele Jubon, Human Resources Director, McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749 or emailing it to: mmjubon@mckeancountypa.org by May 8, 2023. We are an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.
