Public Auction Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 509 North Hollow Road in Coudersport, PA
NEWS
MCCF announces Martin K. Henneman Memorial Scholarship Fund
The McKean County Community Foundation announced a new scholarship that will be awarded in the 2023-24 school year by the Martin K. Henneman Memorial Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is available to a McKean County High School Senior or an adult learner who is a graduate of any McKean County High School. Applicant will be pursuing a post-secondary degree, certificate or license in the field of criminal justice, paramedic, EMT, police officer training or an emergency public servant.
The fund was established by the family and friends of Marty Henneman, husband, father, brother, friend, and hero, who passed away in 2022. He had a strong passion for providing service to others, caring deeply about the safety and protection of those around him and all he met. This scholarship, established in his name, honors his lifelong dedication to service.
Marty, a 1985 graduate of Wellsboro High School, enlisted in the United States Army and worked as a Military Policeman in Germany until he was honorably discharged in 1987. He received the Army Service Ribbon, Army Medal Achievement, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Expert Marksmanship Badge in rifles, grenades, and handguns. He then attended Mansfield University, majoring in Criminal Justice. In October of 1992, he enlisted at the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. He worked all across Pennsylvania during his time in the State Police. He served as a Trooper, Fire Marshal, Corporal, Patrol Unit Supervisor, Crime Unit Supervisor, Staff Services Section Supervisor, Sergeant, and his final assignment was Station Commander as he retired in 2016.
Martin was an active supporter of his community. He was Chief Deputy Coroner of McKean County; former adjunct professor at Pitt-Bradford teaching criminal justice; former president and member of the Seneca Law Enforcement Association (SLEA); owner and operator of IOA Consulting, LLC, which provided training for self-protection and private investigation services; former member of the Rotary Club of Bradford and former member of the Bradford Area Choral Boosters. He was a man of many hobbies as well including hunting, fishing, motorcycle riding, amateur radio operator, and spending time with his friends, family, and many Weimaraners.
The McKean County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies. The Foundation works with donors to help them support issues and organizations they care about, with nonprofits to offer grant opportunities to assist in their work and projects, and with students to administer scholarships that help them get the education they need. To learn how you can support the mission of MCCF contact them at 844-335-2702 or email mccf@mckeancountyfoundation.org.
ATTENTION LIBERTY TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS:
Liberty Township
ATTENTION LIBERTY TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS: the Township will be paving Upper Open Brook tomorrow 7/11/23 from 7AM until 2PM and the road from Rt. 6 to Baker Road will be closed during those hours. Thank you for your patience.
Causer to Host Senior Citizens Expos
BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) will once again host a series of Senior Citizens Expos to provide area seniors and their family members and caregivers convenient access to a wide range of information in one convenient location.
“This is a great opportunity for our senior citizens and their caregivers to connect with service providers here in the area,” Causer said. “I encourage everyone to take advantage of what the expos have to offer.”
The events will be held as follows:
- Bradford: Friday, Aug. 4, at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Sports and Fitness Gymnasium, Campus Drive, Bradford.
- Kane: Friday, Sept. 8, at the Kane Community Center, 46 Fraley St., Kane.
- Roulette: Friday, Oct. 13, at the Roulette Fire Hall, 12 River St., Roulette.
Each event is free to attend and will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided and door prize drawings will be held at 12:30 p.m. at each event.
Causer is encouraging businesses, agencies and organizations that offer services to senior citizens to take part in the expo to connect with potential clients. Exhibitors share information about health care, insurance, nutrition and exercise, fire safety, financial planning, fraud protection, government services, hunting/fishing, personal safety and more. Health screenings will also be offered.
For more information about the senior expos, or to register as an exhibitor, contact Causer’s Bradford office at 814-362-4400. Information is also available at RepCauser.com or on Facebook at Facebook.com/RepCauser.
Introduction to Excel (Excel I) and Intermediate Excel (Excel II) Classes Scheduled
Do you manage large sets of numbers, names, dates, or other pieces of information? If so, then you need to know how to create worksheets to manage, store, organize, and even analyze this information. Excel, Microsoft’s powerful spreadsheet software, is the most widely used program for these tasks, and most workplaces want new employees to have a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel.
Introduction to Excel will introduce you to the program’s basic functions and uses. You will learn a number of shortcuts for setting up worksheets quickly and efficiently and will get tips on sorting and analyzing data. By the time you’re done, you will know how to use this important tool.
In Intermediate Excel, you will take a deeper dive into Excel’s capabilities, including learning about data analysis tools and how to create macros that allow the manipulation of data and eliminate repetitive tasks. If you use Excel regularly and want to learn more advanced functions in this powerful software, this class is for you.
These classes, taught by Ron Keeney, Professor in the Computer Science Department at Alfred State College of Technology, are scheduled for Thursdays, August 3 and August 10, respectively, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street. The cost for each class is $59 per person. Register today! Visit www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877.
SMETHPORT VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL STARTS MONDAY
July 10-14, 2023
9:00am – 12:00pm
We are looking for kids who want to become brave like Daniel! Learn about how God is always with us, even when we’re lonely, afraid, or need help. Come for stories, games, crafts, music, singing, and lots of fun! Lunch will be provided.
The program is free and open to all kids ages 4 through 6th grade graduates so bring a friend. Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity is a collaborative program of Smethport churches. It will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, West Main Street, Smethport.
If you have any questions, please contact the Smethport St. Luke’s Episcopal Church at 814-887-5841.
****REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE ON FACEBOOK PAGE****
SMETHPORT VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
McKean County Box Culvert Replacement to Begin July 14
Smethport, PA- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting area motorists that a McKean County box culvert replacement project will begin on Friday, July 14. The bridge spans Warner Brook on Route 146 in Hamlin Township. Built in 1930, the structure is 15 feet long and carries an average of 540 vehicles daily. Replacing the box culvert will improve its rating from poor to good.
Starting July 14, the bridge will be closed and work to replace the box culvert will begin. A detour will be in place using Route 6 and Route 46.
Overall work includes the removal of the existing bridge and the construction of a new concrete box culvert. Dean Construction, LLC. is the contractor for this $658,000 project, with an expected completion date of July 23. All work is weather dependent.
Motorists are encouraged to “Know Before They Go” by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway 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 1,000 traffic cameras.
Route 287 Bridge Replacement Project Continues Next Week
Montoursville, PA – Motorists who travel Route 287 are advised that a bridge replacement project continues next week in Cummings Township, Lycoming County. This project will replace the structure carrying Route 287 over Larry’s Creek, approximately 5.6 miles north of the intersection with Route 973.
The bridge replacement is scheduled to be complete by late November 2023. Traffic will be in a single lane, controlled by a temporary traffic signal. There is a 11′ width restriction in place for oversize vehicles.
Week of July 10
Traffic is scheduled to switch to the northbound side of the newly completed structure and construction of the southbound side will begin.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays, watch for changing traffic patterns, and drive with caution. Motorists should approach crossovers with caution in the work zone.
Nestlerode Contracting Company Inc. is the prime contractor on this $2 million, bridge replacement project.
Owlett Takes a Stand for PA College Students
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) issued the following statement regarding his “no” vote on legislation that would provide $642 million in taxpayer funding to four state-related universities: Pitt, Penn State, Temple and Lincoln:
“First and foremost, my vote is about taking a stand for our students pursuing a higher education at these universities. Three of the four state-related institutions have said they will raise tuition regardless of how much money they receive from taxpayers.
“If funding from the state is not going to help make college more affordable for the students who choose to attend these universities, maybe we need to rethink the way we fund higher education and send the money directly to those students instead.
“I also voted ‘no’ because these institutions are not subject to the same level of Right to Know access as other state institutions. If they want to receive state taxpayer dollars, they need to be transparent and accountable.
“Finally, I voted ‘no’ on this bill because it sets a dangerous precedent when we choose to appropriate money to four private institutions in one bill. Each should have to stand on their own and earn the support of the General Assembly.”
PennDOT Potter and Cameron County Maintenance work schedule for the week of July 10 – July 14, 2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Potter and Cameron County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of July 10 – July 14, 2023, 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
Box Culvert Replacement: Detour in place until July 13th
- State Route: 4001 (Old West Creek Road)
Bridge Deck Sealing
- State Route: 4002 (Beechwood Road)
Patching:
- State Route: 120 (Elk County line to the intersection of Moore Hill Road)
Potter County 0260
Sign Repairs/Replacement:
- State Route: Various SR throughout County
Seal Coat: Expect Delays
- State Route: 49 (Intersection of 44 – North Hollow Road)
- State Route: 4009 (Baker Creek Road)
- State Route: 4013 (North Hollow Road)
Side Dozing:
- State Route: 244 (Coneville to Genesee)
- State Route: 4023 (Eleven Mile Road)
Spray Patching:
- State Route: 1011 (Hickox/Ulysses Road)
Roadside Mowing:
- State Route: 4001 (Sartwell Creek Road)
- State Route: 6 (Roulette to Coudersport)
Ditching:
- State Route: 1005 (Phoenix Road)
The following work is scheduled to be completed by contractor, weather permitting:
Forest View Evergreen Tree Farms– Roadside Mowing
State Route: 449 (SR 6 intersection to SR 49 intersection)
State Route: 49 (SR 449 to North Hollow Road)
State Route: 4013 (North Hollow Road)
State Route: 1001 (Brooklyn Road)
Traffic control: Shadow Vehicle will be following the tractors as they mow along roadway.
Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc– Roadway Repair
State Route: 6 (Port Allegany to Coudersport) Contractors will continue with roadway repairs and drainage upgrades.
Traffic control: Traffic along SR 6 will be utilizing flaggers during work hours; multiple work zones may be in project area.
Nestlerode Contracting Company, Inc– Bridge Replacement
State Route: 1011 (Hickox/Ulysses Road)
Traffic control: Detour will be in place, traffic will use State Route 1012 (Jackson Road), State Route 49, and State Route 1011.
LTT Trucking LLC– Bridge Replacement
State Route: 449 (Brookland Road)
Traffic control: Detour will be in place, traffic will use State route 49, State route 1008 (Cross Road) and State route 1001 (Fox Hill Road)
IA Construction Corp– Roadway Repair
State Route: Contractors will be applying an overlay.
Traffic control: Traffic along SR 4013 (North Hollow Road) will be utilizing flaggers during normal work hours; multiple work zones may be in project area.
Dean Construction LLC– Bridge Replacement
State Route: 44 (Intersection of Tennessee Road)
Traffic control: Bridge will be closed, and the temporary roadway will carry traffic around the work zone.
PennDOT McKean County Maintenance work schedule for the week of July 10 – July 14, 2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation McKean County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of July 10 – July 14, 2023, 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
Mowing:
- Various State Routes throughout the County
Patching:
- State Route: 2001 (Seven Mile/Clermont Rd.)
- State Route: 1015 (Columbia Hill Rd.)
Crack Sealing:
- State Route: 6 (Port Allegany to Potter County Line)
Shoulder Cutting:
- State Route: 6 (Smethport to Port Allegany)
- State Route: 446 (Eldred to Farmers Valley)
- State Route: 155 (Eldred to Turtlepoint)
- State Route: 1002 (Champlin Hill Rd.)
Ditching:
- State Route: 246 (Looker Mt. Trail to Rixford)
Box Culvert Replacement: Detour in place starting July 14th to July 24th
- State Route: 146 (Red Mill Road)
Inmate Who Escaped From Quehanna Boot Camp Is In Custody
Ryan P. Sayers, District Attorney of Clearfield County
***UPDATE—Inmate is in custody***
BOLO from PSP Clearfield—
On 07/05/23 at 0151 hours, PSP Clearfield was notified by SCI QUEHANNA that inmate Joshua David LACKEY had escaped. LACKEY was last seen running into a wooded area near SCI QUEHANNA. LACKEY is currently believed to still be in the area near SCI QUEHANNA. LACKEY is a white male, 6’2″ approximately 200 pounds with brown hair and beard. LACKEY has three face tattoos one between his eyes and one at the bottom corner of each of his eyes in blue ink. Anyone with information is encouraged to call PSP Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
Weekly Roundup from PA Dept. of Agriculture
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| As the summer sun goes down, the lights go on at Pennsylvania’s 108 Agricultural Fairs. Fairgoers are busy making their checklists. They want to be sure they don’t miss an opportunity to taste their favorite fair foods, try their hand at the hay bale toss, and of course, hug their favorite farm animals. If you’re looking to get up close and personal with a slice of rural America, a Pennsylvania fair is one of the best places to do so.Blog |
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 Governor Shapiro Highlights Administration’s Plans to Expand Broadband Access Across Pennsylvania During Visit to Beaver County During a visit to the Carnegie Free Library in Beaver Falls, Governor Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon Carson, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) discussed the Administration’s plans to use more than $1.16 billion in federal funds the Commonwealth will receive to expand broadband and ensure every Pennsylvanian can access the internet. The funding is through the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program funding and is part of President Biden’s “Internet for All” initiative. See More |
| Urban Producers, Public Invited to Attend August Meeting of Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages urban producers, innovative producers and other stakeholders to submit comments for and virtually attend a public meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (Committee) on Aug. 1, 2023. Topics for the upcoming meeting will include addressing public comments and discussing the following recommended topics:Food waste prevention and food recoverySurplus food recoveryCompostable food packing standardsRead More |
| Allegheny National Forest Announces Centennial GeoTrailExplore the Four Counties of the Forest to Find Geocaches The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service announces a partnered centennial geocache trail now available on the Allegheny National Forest to commemorate the Forest’s 100th year since its establishment. In partnership with the Penn Soil Resource Conservation and Development Council (Penn Soil RC&D), Allegheny National Forest presents the first official GeoTrail, encouraging the public to explore the Forest in a new way. Twenty-eight caches have been placed across the four counties of the Forest (Elk, Forest, McKean, and Warren), with descriptions available here. Participants need to register, for free, online to access cache location descriptions, along with GPS coordinates. To log your findings, fill out the Allegheny National Forest Centennial GeoTrail Passport document found here. Use this sheet to record each cache’s code word and the date found. The code words relate to the benefits and purposes of the National Forest.Read More |
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 Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson visited the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to meet with Secretary Redding, deputy secretaries, and bureau staff about the Farm Bill. The Department shared its insight into existing Farm Bill programs and what programs might work for the Farm Bill that Congress is currently drafting.See More |
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| PA Organic Agriculture Survey The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) is working on an “Economic Impact Analysis of PA Organic Agriculture” with E-Consult Solutions. This in-depth research will uncover some of the challenges and opportunities for organic farming (and processing) and recommendations of ways that PDA can help to support farmers and processors interested in transitioning to USDA certified organic. We have held some meetings with producers and processors to gather input but need to hear from more producers and processors. If you are a producer or processor, please consider taking this short survey. The estimated time to complete the survey is approximately 15-20 minutes. Please complete the survey by Friday, July 21.Learn More |
 Join Rodale Institute’s researchers and expert staff at their annual Organic Field Day to learn the latest results of our farming trials and visit nearly 20 demonstration stations on their 386-acre experimental farm.Learn More |
Ridgway Farmer’s Market Season Beginning July 11
The Ridgway Farmer’s Market will hold a soft opening of the 2023 season on Tuesday, July 11 with a new Market Manager and a new location.
After months of planning and listening to input from local farmers, and with cooperation from the Ridgway Borough, the Elk County Council on the Arts (ECCOTA) is taking the reins as the new Market Manager for the Ridgway Farmer’s Market, to be held at the Ridgway Mills Campground on West Main Street.
“We are prioritizing the farmer in the Farmer’s Market while also enhancing the market with artisan vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment. The goal is to make the Market a family destination every Tuesday evening this summer” said Sara Frank, Executive Director of ECCOTA.
Featuring everything homegrown, handmade, and creative, the Market is currently looking for vendors, food trucks, and performers who may be interested in attending. Vendors can register to attend weekly, or for the entire season up front. Vendor registration can be completed online at ECCOTA.com, or you can stop at the ECCOTA Sales Gallery to pick up a paper copy.
Musical entertainment will be provided at the markets when possible thanks to a generous local donor. Darkwater Duo will perform at a larger Market celebration event in August. Details about that are forthcoming.
The market will be held each Tuesday, July 11 – September 26, 2023, 3:30 – 6:30 at the Ridgway Mills Campground, 260 West Main Street, Ridgway, PA.
The Elk County Council on the Arts is a 501( c ) non-profit organization founded in 1984 as a center for the development of arts and culture in Elk County. ECCOTA provides opportunities to participate in the arts for the area’s residents. Classes and workshops for all ages are offered including an annual summer youth theater camp. New programs and exhibits are held regularly.
For more information, please contact Sara Frank, Executive Director, at sara@eccota.com or 814-772-7051.
