July 8, 2026
Meetings are being livestreamed right on our website now: https://alleganyco.gov
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
July 8, 2026
BRADFORD, PA / OLEAN, NY – During the month of July, Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facility, is offering a variety of classes and support groups designed to provide health education, encouragement, and community connection in both Bradford and Olean.
The Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Workshop helps individuals take charge of their diabetes with expert guidance and support. The comprehensive program at OGH covers key aspects of diabetes self-care, including meal planning, medication management, and lifestyle strategies. The workshop will take place in the OGH Education Center on the first floor. The dates and times are as follows:
Grassroots “Presence and Service” Initiative Turns Saturday Recycling Donations into Vital Support for Local Families
GALETON, Pa. — July 6, 2026 — In a demonstration of grassroots community support and active civic engagement, Potter County Democratic Committee Chair Brent Bryant presented a $200 check to Galeton Food Bank Coordinator Joanne Benjamin on Friday, July 3. The financial contribution represents the very first donation generated entirely by community members visiting the Potter County Recycling Center on Saturdays.
FRANKLIN, Tenn., (July 2, 2026): Mars Petcare US, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall for two lots of PEDIGREE® Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor 13.2oz for dogs.
Gellert Global Group of Elizabeth, NJ is recalling 8.1 oz packages of ALDI Brand Fusia Asian Inspirations Kimchi & Tofu Kimbap because they may contain undeclared fish (tuna). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to fish run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Select units of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo (8.5 oz and 33.8 oz) affected
CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kao USA Inc. (“Kao USA”) today issued a voluntary recall of select lots of its Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo (8.5 oz and 33.8 oz) in the U.S. and Canada due to the detection of Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria.
July 01, 2026 EUNHA FISHERIES CO., LTD., Busan, Republic of Korea, is recalling certain Sliced Korean Halibut and Flounder Sashimi products because the accompanying soy sauce and vinegar red pepper paste packets contain wheat, soy, and sesame that were not declared in English on the individual condiment packets.
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat, soy, or sesame run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.
The affected products were distributed in the United States through WOOLTARI USA Inc. and JAYONE FOODS, Inc. Products reached consumers through retail stores, direct delivery, wooltariusa.com online website.
| Programs | June 2026 Interest Rate | Interest Rate Effective July 1, 2026 |
| Rural Housing (RH) 502 Very-Low or Low | 5.125% | 5.250% |
| Single Family Housing (SFH) Non-Program | 5.625% | 5.750% |
| Rural Housing Site (RH-524), Non-Self-Help | 5.125% | 5.250% |
Single Family Housing Direct Loans
Sayre, PA — The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers (CFTT) is pleased to announce the awarding of more than $186,000 in scholarships to 119 outstanding students across Pennsylvania and New York for the 2026 academic year. These scholarships support students in Bradford, Potter, Sullivan, and Tioga Counties in Pennsylvania, as well as Tioga County, New York.
Michael David TAYLOR, 64, of Port Allegany, PA, died Saturday, July 4, 2026 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport. He was born December 11, 1961, in East Liverpool, OH.
Mike was employed as a janitor and worked for many years as a self-employed handyman. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed western movies and time with his family.
Surviving are: five children, Misty (David) Smoker, Patrick Smith, Becky Smith, Andrew Pritt, and Brian Pritt; a stepson Mitchell A. (Patrisha) Dowell; 17 grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his longtime companion, Kimberly A. Grigsby; his father-in-law, Charles Lewis; and a stepson, Michael “Mickey” Dowell.
The family will remember Mike privately. Memorials may be made to Make-A-Wish at www.wish.org . Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Switzer Chapel, Port Allegany, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
On July 7th Coudersport Fire Department was dispatched to 155 Town Line Rd. for wires down in the roadway
2 Day Estate Sale! Bradford, PA
July 10 & 11 2026 – Friday 9am to 6pm & Saturday 9am – 3:30pm
1125 E. Main St. Bradford, PA 16701
Push mowers, Pyrex, Johnson Bros. hand-tools, outdoor items, decor, Fenton, snowblower, lumber/wood, woodworking tools, Corning, Case, costume jewelry, clothes, beds, bedding, living room furniture, hutch, display case, power tools, toolbox, microwave stands, microwave, Keurig, milk can, kitchen table, dressers, cookie cutters, canning jars, shelves, VCR’s, stands, garden items, AC, washer and dryer, power washer, vacuums, Cats Meow, and much more. House full of items basement to the 2nd floor, plus the garage. Please do not block driveways and be respectful of neighbors.
Coudersport, Pa.: Are you a young lady or woman over the age of 11 and always wanted to learn how to shoot a shotgun? Or did you try shooting in the past, but suffered an experience that did not turn out well? Then come learn how to shoot a shotgun from experienced women!
❤️🤍💙 THANK YOU, SHINGLEHOUSE! ❤️🤍💙
As the final fireworks lit up the night sky and another unforgettable Shinglehouse Volunteer Fire Department Summer Fun Fest came to a close, we have spent the last day reflecting on just how fortunate we are to be part of such an incredible community.
Our goal was to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday by bringing our community together for a day filled with patriotism, family fun, and hometown pride—and thanks to all of you, it was everything we hoped for and so much more.
From the bottom of our hearts… THANK YOU!
HEBRON, PA—Linda D. Swift, 79, of Hebron, passed away with her loving husband by her side, on Sunday, July 5, 2026, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the guidance and 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.
HEADLINE: Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 5:08PM EDT until July 6 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
DESCRIPTION: FFWBUF
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for…
Southeastern Allegany County in western New York…
* Until 915 PM EDT.
* At 508 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE…Radar.
IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include… Whitesville, Alma, Stannards and Paynesville.
INSTRUCTIONS: Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY
On July 6th Kane Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Rt. 219 and Westline Rd. for a one vehicle rollover crash with possible injuries
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of July 6. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in McKean County for the coming week is as follows:
Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning
* WHAT… Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE…A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Cameron, McKean, Northern Clinton, Northern Lycoming, Potter, Tioga and Warren.
* WHEN…Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Please monitor the forecast and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
At the June 29, 2026, meeting of the Coudersport Rotary Club, held at the A&W West End Grill, members took a fascinating journey into the club’s own history through a presentation by guest speaker Jane Heimel-Metzger.
Heimel-Metzger, who retired from Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in 2008, continues to pursue her passion for writing and local history. As the granddaughter of Coudersport Rotary founder William Delos “Golly” Fish, she shared the remarkable story of how her grandfather helped establish the Rotary Club of Coudersport more than a century ago.
Fish was co-owner and publisher of The Potter Enterprise and was deeply committed to strengthening the Coudersport community. In the summer of 1923, while having lunch at the Yellow Bowl Tea Room, he struck up a conversation with a traveling Rotarian. Inspired by what he learned about Rotary’s mission of community service, Fish contacted Rotary International to determine whether a town the size of Coudersport could support a club. Describing the encounter years later, Fish wrote, “A Rotary seed found fertile soil in Coudersport in the summer of 1923. It fell but did not germinate until early in 1924. It then took root and quickly became a healthy plant.”
Working with members of the Wellsville Rotary Club, Fish organized local business and community leaders, and on March 31, 1924, the Rotary Club of Coudersport officially received its charter. The club’s first meeting was held in the pavilion at Mitchell Park, marking the beginning of more than 100 years of service to the Coudersport community.
Heimel-Metzger also shared the story of her grandfather’s attendance at the 1924 Rotary International Convention in Toronto, where he represented the newly chartered Coudersport club as its delegate. Because the club had only recently been organized, Fish became the youngest Rotary delegate at the convention. A historic photograph featuring the convention’s youngest and oldest delegates was published in Rotary Magazine, bringing national recognition to Coudersport.
Throughout his life, Fish chronicled the people, businesses, and events that shaped Potter County through his weekly newspaper column. He believed a hometown newspaper was more than just a source of news, writing, “It is the close personal touch that makes the weekly newspaper the institution it is in the hearts and minds of readers.” That same commitment to community inspired his work with Rotary and many other civic organizations.
William Delos Fish passed away in 1969 at the age of 94, but his vision lives on through the Rotary Club of Coudersport, which continues to serve the community more than 100 years after its founding.
Rotarians thanked Heimel-Metzger for preserving and sharing this important chapter of the club’s history, reminding members of the vision, leadership, and spirit of service that have guided Coudersport Rotary since 1924.
(Photos: Youngest Rotarian, Wm D. Fish of Coudersport from the August 1924 Issue of The Rotarian; guest Jane Heimel-Metzger)
Williamsport, Pa., July 2, 2026 – A program that helps heart patients rebuild both strength and confidence now has a space designed to match its impact. UPMC Williamsport recently celebrated the completion of a major renovation and expansion of its Cardiac Rehabilitation gym with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The upgraded space provides a safer, more efficient environment for patients recovering from heart attacks, surgery, and other cardiac conditions. The program offers personalized, medically supervised exercise plans led by nurses and an exercise physiologist.
