POSITION VACANCY
The Coudersport Area School District is seeking applicants for the position of Jr. High Soccer Coach effective immediately.
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and current clearances to the Office of the Superintendent, CASD, 698 Dwight Street, Coudersport PA 16915 by close of business on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Schedule: 30 hours/week, in-person (Coudersport, PA)
Pay: $15/hour
We are looking for a reliable and organized person to join our team as a Legal Assistant in our real estate practice. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with details, staying organized, and helping things run smoothly.
No prior legal experience? That’s okay. We are happy to train the right person who has a strong work ethic, good computer skills, and a positive attitude.
What You’ll Do:
What We’re Looking For:
Helpful but not required:
Why This Role is a Great Fit:
Think you might be a good fit? We’d love to hear from you.
Please email your resume to Finance@CahillyLaw.com
On August 13th Mansfield Fire Department was dispatched to Gray Valley Rd. for an atv on fire the atv is fully involved
Smethport – Ted L. Mead, 65, of East Smethport, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday (August 12, 2026).
He was born February 24, 1961 in Newfane, NY, the son of Emmet and Janet (Lawton) Mead. On September 14, 2019, in Smethport, PA, he married Sharon J. Sigel, who survives.
Ted was a graduate of Port Allegany High School and then served in the U.S. Navy from 1979 to 1982.
Mr. Mead worked as a maintenance electrician at St. Gobain, now Ardagh Group of Port Allegany, PA, before retiring.
He was a member of the Smethport Fire Department and the McKean County Radio Club.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
his father: Emmet Mead of Turtlepoint, PA
three sons: Tom F. (Brooke) Grigsby of Shinglehouse, Bill J. (Brooke) Grigsby of Florida, and Zach E. Mead of Port Allegany
three grandchildren: Rhyleigh Mead, Connor Mead, Jade Grigsby
two brothers: Todd Mead of Port Allegany and Terry Mead of Smethport
and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews
Ted was preceded in death by his mother, Janet Mead.
There will be no visitation or services at this time. A celebration of Ted’s life will be held at a later date and time to be announced.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Smethport Fire Department. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
WELLSBORO, PA—Jessica W. Zengerle, 41, of Wellsboro, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.
Born on Thursday, June 20, 1985 in Dansville, NY, she was a daughter of Bradley A. and Dixie Griffith West. On November 11, 2017 in Gaines, she married Chad M. Zengerle, who survives.
Jessica was a graduate of Avoca Central School in Avoca, NY. She graduated from SUNY at Buffalo with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. She later earned her Master’s Degree from Chamberlain University becoming a Nurse Practitioner. She also had a certificate in Clinical Herbalism. She started her career at the Guthrie Clinic and later was employed by UPMC Laurel Health. She transitioned from the medical field to holistic practices and had also worked in the family business, Crooked Creek Campground in Gaines. Jessica also ran the wedding venue at Creekside Barn on Pine Creek. She was a yoga instructor.
She loved gardening, painting, and singing. She loved spending time in nature and taking care of her animals. She loved her dogs, but most especially loved her family. She was known to sneak healthy food into her family’s diet unbeknownst to them!
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Chad; her parents, Brad and Dixie West of Westfield; a daughter, Sienna W. Zengerle; two sons, Noah and Eli Zengerle; four siblings, Brandon (Erika) West of Wellsboro, Casey Hall of Big Flats, NY, Jennifer (Bryan Simmons) of Rochester, NY, and Christopher (Richele) Hall of Blossburg; her grandmother, Ethel Griffith of Florida; her mother-in-law, Rose Foust of Coudersport; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Jessica was predeceased by a brother, Justin T. West; her paternal grandparents, Burdett and Beatrice West; and her grandfather, Fred Griffith.
Family and friends may gather from 12 noon to 2pm on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, PA, where funeral services will follow at 2pm with Pastor Roger N. Hain of Olean, officiating. Burial will be in Pauline M. West Cemetery, Millport, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jessica’s name may be made to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Jessica’s family has entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Jessica, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Facebook page.
We will be in the Warren and Kane area this Saturday. We will have the Backpack truck at the locations noted during the times you see, and no longer. If you are not able to make it, please send a family member or friend to pick up your backpacks.
Carl Wayne NILES, 75, of Smethport, PA, died Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at his home, leaving behind a life that was anything but ordinary.
Carl lived life on his terms. He was independent, determined, fiercely loyal, occasionally stubborn (although he would probably argue that point), and never one to let someone else tell him how he should do things. Thirty-one years ago, Carl was given six months to live. Apparently, Carl had other plans. Six months turned into 31 years—and he made sure to fill every one of them with family, friends, hunting, farming, motorcycles, laughter, and plenty of stories.
Born November 21, 1950, in Port Allegany, he was the son of Clarence Robert “Bob” and Dorothy Hobbs Niles. A 1968 graduate of Port Allegany High School, Carl went on to serve honorably in the U.S. Army from 1970–1972 during the Vietnam War.
On June 13, 1971, in Port Allegany, Carl married his high school sweetheart, Betty A. Manning, and apparently she decided he was worth keeping around. She survives him. Their marriage lasted 56 years and produced two outstanding children, countless memories, and more than a few adventures along the way.
Carl worked for St. Gobain in Port Allegany and served for several years as the union vice president. He was a proud member of Liberty Lodge #505, F&AM in Port Allegany; Zem Zem Shrine Club; McKean County Roadrunners; and John Berg Memorial American Legion Post #976 in Crosby.
He was also a founding member of the Rampagin’ Piglets motorcycle gang—a title that probably explains a great deal about the Wild Man without requiring any further explanation.
Carl was an outdoorsman through and through. He was an avid hunter, a hobby farmer, and the kind of man who was happiest when he was outside, working with his hands, riding, hunting, or simply enjoying the land around him. He loved nature and believed that hunting was about much more than the hunt itself. He taught his children and grandchildren to appreciate, respect, and care for the outdoors.
He also had a passion for guiding young people and generously volunteered his time most recently as a coach for the Smethport Trap Team. He loved watching kids learn, improve, and discover the same appreciation for the outdoors that had been such an important part of his own life.
But above all else, Carl was a family man. His greatest pride was his family, and he was never shy about letting people know just how proud he was of them.
He leaves behind his wife and lifelong partner, Betty; their two amazing children, Theresa Harris of Smethport and Matthew (Rich Neefe) Niles of Cincinnati, OH; and his two spectacular grandchildren, Bennett and Casey, who were the recipients of his love, wisdom, stories, and probably a few lessons they weren’t quite ready for yet. (“Don’t tell grandma”).
He is also survived by his brother, Kenneth Niles of Port Allegany; his sister, Nancy (Randy) Andreano of Port Allegany; and several nieces and nephews.
Carl was predeceased by his brother, Mark Niles; and his sisters, Rita Niles Brewer and Darlene F. Lathrop.
Carl leaves behind a lot of things: a family who adored him, friends who will never forget him, stories that will undoubtedly get better with every retelling, and enough memories to keep everyone laughing—and occasionally shaking their heads—for years to come.
He never accepted the idea that his life should be dictated by a rare heart condition, a calendar, or anyone else’s expectations. Carl simply kept going. He hunted, farmed, rode, worked, coached, and lived life according to his own rules.
And if Carl had anything to say about it, he would probably tell us not to make too big a fuss. “Bye”.
Friends may call at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Switzer Chapel, 77 Willow Street, Port Allegany, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 1:00 PM. Rev. Max Simms will officiate. Military Rites will be accorded in the funeral home at the beginning of the funeral by members of the Port Allegany Honor Guard. A Masonic service will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.
Memorials may be made to Port Area Ambulance Service or the Smethport Trap Team.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
HARRISBURG – State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) today announced two area businesses have received grants in the second round of funding awarded through the state’s Agricultural Innovation Grant Program.
“Funding from this first-of-its-kind program will give our local farmers and agribusinesses access to cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices to enhance their operations and increase efficiency,” Yaw said. “I’m pleased to see this significant state investment in our region’s agriculture sector.”
“It is so exciting to see the hardworking folks in our agriculture industry adapting, growing and thriving through innovation,” Owlett said. “Technology has created a lot of opportunities for our farmers and agribusiness leaders, and I’m pleased to see some of our local innovators receive these well-earned investments from the Commonwealth.”
In Tioga County, Woodland Biomass Innovations was awarded $305,035 toward its woody biomass-to-gasoline conversion facility. The company received $50,000 through the program last year for site planning for the facility.
In Bradford County, Cummings Lumber Company was awarded $129,800 toward its automated lumber-handling system.
The Agricultural Innovation Grant is distributed by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The program helps farmers and other agriculture businesses implement new agricultural technologies, conservation, and renewable energy innovations – expanding their potential to generate profits, enrich soil and water resources, and produce energy on the farm.
For more state-related news and information, constituents can visit Sen. Yaw’s website at
www.SenatorGeneYaw.com or Rep. Owlett’s website at www.RepOwlett.com.
Rocky Hill, CT — Henkel Corporation (“Henkel”) is voluntarily recalling its Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip 6.76 fl. Oz/200 ml sold in the United States due to a potential packaging issue in which product could leak from the package under pressure, which creates a risk of explosion.
The Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Group 6.76 Oz/200ml comes in aluminum cans in 25 Lots with Batch Codes:
2901X4577N, 2901X4578N, 290265P91O, 290665Q30O, 290855N31O, 290866R38P, 290994281N, 291046L06P, 291174W17N, 291435H76O, 291435H77O, 291455N33O, 291515A59O, 291515A99O, 291515B01O, 291555N33O, 291615B01O, 291616B68P, 291716B69P, 291825E960, 291925E96O, 292015B73O, 2928Y538BO, 2928Y539BO, 293066U32P
on the back side of the bottle and was distributed in the United States through 21 distributors in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Washington. It was also sold to hair professionals and consumers at the retail level. No other Henkel products are subject to this recall, and Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip 6.76 fl. Oz/200ml with codes not included in the recall are safe to use.
Henkel learned about this situation through one customer complaint and two salon reports. Bruising on the hand was reported by the customer and no other injuries were identified.
Henkel is conducting this voluntary recall with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The Chesapeake Bay is a big deal in Pennsylvania. Even though the bay is outside the state, about half of Pennsylvania sits within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
The Susquehanna River and its many streams ultimately flow into the bay. That connection means what happens in Pennsylvania affects the water, wildlife, and people of the Bay Region.
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) takes that connection seriously. Grant programs help local governments and non-profits complete recreation and conservation projects. Many of those projects directly benefit the Chesapeake Bay.
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On August 13th Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to E. Second St. for chest pain
August 10, 2026 – LAKE ZURICH, Ill.— Fresenius Kabi, an operating company of the Fresenius Group, is recalling one lot of Tyenne® (tocilizumab-aazg) Injection 400 mg/20 mL (20 mg/mL)20 mL vials to the user level. An internal investigation at the firm found the product to contain glass particles.
Risk Statement: The administration of an injectable product containing glass particulates may cause local irritation, pain, or swelling at the infusion site, as well as inflammation of the veins. More seriously, glass particles can cause blockage and clotting in blood vessels, which can cut off blood flow to vital organs, lead to a life-threatening blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) and cause permanent organ damage or death.
Tyenne® (tocilizumab-aazg) Injection is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response to one or more disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs); adult patients with giant cell arteritis; patients 2 years of age and older with active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis; patients 2 years of age and older with active systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis; adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell-induced severe or life-threatening cytokine release syndrome; and certain hospitalized adult patients with COVID-19.
Recalled product can be identified as follows (with label below):
| Product Name/Size | NDC Number | Product Code | Lot Number | Expiration Date | First Ship Date | Last Ship Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyenne® (tocilizumab-aazg) Injection, 400 mg / 20 mL (20mg/mL) 20 mL vial | 65219-594-20 | 590120 | 16UI07 | 08/2028 | 03/03/2026 | 03/25/2026 |
Tyenne (tocilizumab-aazg) Injection 400 mg/20 mL (20 mg/mL)20 mL was distributed nationwide to wholesalers, distributors and direct customers.
SMETHPORT – With challenges continuing to mount for emergency medical services (EMS) in rural Pennsylvania, area officials and EMS providers gathered Tuesday to hear the results of a comprehensive study of the EMS delivery system and staffing challenges in the region.
“Our ambulance services go above and beyond every day to meet the needs of our communities, but the demands are increasing while the number of EMS providers is declining,” said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), who also heads the local EMS Task Force. “In addition, costs are going up while revenues are down.
“The bottom line is that, despite the progress we have made over the years, the current system is not sustainable, and I am hopeful the information gathered in the study and the recommendations to address these issues will put us on a path toward sustainability for the future.”
* NEW SCHEDULE FOR 2026. The outdoor market is held EACH FRIDAY. Market will also be held on SATURDAY IF VENDORS ARE AVAILABLE. Market will be held from May through December (weather permitting).
* 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]
FRIDAY VENDORS – August 14th – 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
VALLEY HONEY plans to be at the market on Friday 8/14. We will have various sizes of liquid honey, whipped honey, honey gift bags, honey sticks and beeswax for sale. We accept cash payment. Hope to see everyone there.
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products. We accept cash or card payments.
SATURDAY VENDORS – August 15th – 11 am to 3 pm
No Saturday vendors this week
Sweden Township will be doing Tar and Chipping on A-frame Road and Watson Road on Friday, August 14, 2026, starting at 8:00AM. The Roads will be closed for a short period of time. We appreciate your patience during this time.
Sweden Township Supervisors
McKean County is seeking candidates for a part-time Food Service Worker. This position will assist with food preparation at the jail and must have ServSafe certification. Applicant must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Position typically requires 48-50 hours every 2 weeks and is most often needed for weekends, but will occasionally include Monday – Friday days. The ability to start immediately is a plus. The position pays $10.57 per hour.
Interested applicants are invited to apply by completing a County application available on our website at www.mckeancountypa.org. Please forward application to: Kathy Roche, Human Resources Director, McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749 or by emailing it to: klroche@mckeancountypa.org by August 17, 2018. We are an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.
Schedule: 30 hours/week, in-person (Coudersport, PA)
Pay: $15/hour
We are looking for a reliable and organized person to join our team as a Legal Assistant in our real estate practice. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with details, staying organized, and helping things run smoothly.
No prior legal experience? That’s okay. We are happy to train the right person who has a strong work ethic, good computer skills, and a positive attitude.
What You’ll Do:
What We’re Looking For:
Helpful but not required:
Why This Role is a Great Fit:
Think you might be a good fit? We’d love to hear from you.
Please email your resume to Finance@CahillyLaw.com
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 12 at 6:32PM EDT until August 12 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
West central Yates County in central New York…
North central Steuben County in central New York…
Northwestern Schuyler County in central New York…
* Until 730 PM EDT.
* At 652 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Naples, or 16 miles east of Dansville, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
* At 626 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Pulteney, or
7 miles west of Dundee, moving east at 25 mph.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include…
Italy, Guyanoga, Prattsburg, Italy Hill, Friend, and Atlanta.
*Also… Starkey, Urbana, Dundee, Pulteney, Wayne, Reading Center, Himrod,
Porter Corner, Rock Stream, and Glenora.
INSTRUCTIONS: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Issued By: NWS Binghamton NY
ADVISORY – BRADFORD COUNTY — THURSDAY 8/13 – PFBC, DCNR, and Partners Celebrate New Boat Launch at French Azilum, Announce New Statewide Collaborative Access Strategy
On Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Executive Director Tim Schaeffer, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Deputy Secretary Claire Jantz, and partners, will celebrate the addition of a new boat launch and other amenities at the French Azilum historic site located along the Susquehanna River, Bradford County.
In addition to a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, PFBC and DCNR officials will provide details on a new, cooperative statewide public fishing and boating access strategy to guide future projects.
Funding for the boat launch was made possible through the PFBC’s Boating Facility Grant Program and DCNR’s Community Conservation Partnerships Program.
WHAT: PFBC, DCNR to celebrate new boat launch, provide details on cooperative access strategy
WHEN: Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: 469 Queens Rd, Towanda, PA
GPS COORDINATES: 41.73795241861585, -76.31034311284021
PARKING: Is available
ADDITIONAL DETAILS: This is an outdoor event.
I once heard it said that a good adage to live by was to say it, forget it, write it, regret it. It seems this wisdom has been lost in our current culture. It appears that if one thinks it, it will soon come out of their mouth. There was a time when people had filters to keep things that shouldn’t be said from being said. A good example of this is the Rotary model of the four-way test, a great model to live by.
Recently, someone shared that they had seen this on a Church sign: “Be kind or be quiet.” Again, a good model to live by, but do we follow it? The apostle Paul wrote in Philippians 4:8, “And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.” Again, good words to follow, regardless of one’s affiliation with the Church or a religious organization.
Culture has changed, or has it? Are we only seeing the heart of mankind through social media, as it has always been? Could it be that social media has given people an outlet for what goes on in their minds, allowing it to now come out in their words? I love what the Prophet Jeremiah said, “The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is?” Perhaps we’re only seeing today what has always been there. I’d like to think this wasn’t so, but it appears we’ve crossed a threshold of depravity with no road back except through God.
I encourage you to take time to read 2 Timothy 3. I believe it accurately describes what we are seeing today. Sadly, if the culture is to change, we will need to change. Many are unwilling. Think about it.
The Coudersport Rotary Club was pleased to welcome Ed Fisher of LEEK Hunting and Mountain Preserve as its newest member at the club’s August 10, 2026, meeting at A&W West End Grill.
Ed was presented with his Rotary dinner badge and membership packet as he officially joined the club.
Please join us as we welcome Ed to Coudersport Rotary Club.
The Coudersport Rotary Club was proud to sponsor Eli and Kamden Darrah to attend the Potter County Junior Conservation School this summer!
Held each year during the first week of August in Coudersport, the week-long camp is sponsored by the Black Forest Conservation Association and has been educating young people about conservation for 30 years. The program focuses on understanding the importance of protecting and wisely using our natural resources.
The Conservation School is open to students ages 13–15 from throughout the North Central Pennsylvania region and provides a wonderful opportunity for young people to learn about our environment, wildlife, and the importance of conservation.
The screenshot below is a message from Eli and Kamden’s parents, sharing their appreciation for the opportunity and their sons’ experience at the Conservation School. We are always happy to support programs that give young people the opportunity to learn, explore, and develop a greater appreciation for the natural world around them. 
Way to go, Eli and Kamden! And thank you to the Black Forest Conservation Association for investing in the next generation of conservationists!
On August 12th Roulette Ambulance was dispatched to N. Main St. in Port Allegany for difficulty breathing
