NEWS

Endorsed by Kathy S. Schroeder, Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts Experience Matters

Thank you to all of those who signed my petition and have taken the time to speak with me, it means the absolute world to me.  I will be listed as 2 on the ballot but hope to be number 1 in your hearts.  It has been an honor and privilege to serve as your Deputy Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts over the past five years.   

During my years of service, I have had the opportunity to be trained on the job by our current Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts, Kathy Schroeder.  It takes years to learn the complex systems used in our office for civil, criminal and orphans’ court filings.  I know the systems, duties and responsibilities of the Prothonotary/Clerk of Court inside and out.

 I am very well versed in criminal and civil procedure, which is an absolute must for this position.  I also have a heart for public service and a deep love for this community.  The most important job we have is serving the public.  

 Over the years I have had the opportunity to get to know a lot of you personally and professionally.  I want to continue to serve the citizens of Potter County, without any disruption in service.  There will be no growing pains or learning curves, as I currently assist our Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts on a daily basis.

 I am running on the Republican ticket, but I would welcome and encourage democratic write-in votes.  I look forward to being your next Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts and would appreciate your support and vote in the upcoming primary election.  Vote experience, honesty and dedication.  Vote for Ashley Gledhill.

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ELECT FOR POTTER COUNTY SHERIFF

My name is Angela Milford, and I am a Republican candidate running for the position of Potter County Sheriff. I was born and raised and have worked in this area my entire life. I have worked for Potter County government for approx. 29 years in the jail. I was a Corrections Officer and was moved up into management of Deputy Warden and now Warden for approx. 14 years of that. I work very closely with the Sheriff’s Department and am very familiar with their role. I am being endorsed by the current Sheriff, Glenn Drake. He has expressed to me his desire and intention, should I be elected, to stay on with the department in a part-time capacity, which will assist me in my transition into this new job. The role of Sheriff has many different aspects with much of it being administrative and delegating other functions to deputies. I do some parts of the administrative tasks already in assistance to their department such as coordinating transports, going on transport, taking care of extradition requirements and many other tasks. I am confident I will be able to jump into this position and take it on. I do understand and know there will be training that I need to attend and look forward to learning. I believe I am the best candidate for this position as I am motivated by a desire to help people. I am firm but I am also fair. I hope you will vote for me as your next Sheriff. I would appreciate my democratic friends to write me in also. Thank you.
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James Fries, 52, of 224 West Corydon St., Bradford, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Olean General Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.  

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Current Work Spans From Burtville To Coudersport

Coudersport, PA – With work continuing on a Route 6 project in Potter County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is providing an update. Work to remove guide rail and stabilize shoulders through the work zone has completed. The zone stretches from Port Allegany (McKean County line) to Coudersport.

Starting Tuesday, May 9, temporary traffic signals will be set to enforce an alternating traffic pattern at the bridge spanning Trout Brook. The bridge is about 5 miles west of Coudersport. Structure repairs will then commence, with an expected completion of July 1 for those repairs. Once structure repairs are complete, the temporary signals will be removed, and roadway flagging will be used for the rest of the project.

Later in May, roadwork activities will get underway, including roadway resurfacing, pipe replacements, inlets, guide rail improvements, box culvert repairs, outlet protection, pavement markings, and miscellaneous items.

PennDOT expects this work to be complete by the end of October. Roadwork across this section of Route 6 will improve the condition of the roadway and result in smoother, safer travel for area motorists. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. of State College, PA, is the contractor for this $7.6 million job. PennDOT reminds drivers to use caution in work zones, obey posted speed limits, and always buckle up.

I would like to take this opportunity to announce my candidacy for Potter County Sheriff.  I lived in Potter County for several years after attending college and then moved to Alaska to pursue a career in law enforcement.  I started working as a Correctional Officer in a maximum-security prison in Juneau, AK for about 21 months.

In January of 1986, I was hired by the Juneau Police Department as a Patrol Officer.  Approximately 4 years later, I was assigned to the Investigations Unit for approximately 3 years.

I was promoted back to the Patrol Unit as a sergeant where I supervised a patrol team for approximately 6 years.  I was assigned back to the Investigations Unit, where I supervised major investigations for 5 years.  As the Investigations Sergeant, I also oversaw two drug enforcement officers assigned to the Southeast Alaska Drug Task Force.  During my time as a sergeant, I participated in numerous supervisory training classes.

My final assignment for the Department was in an administrative position where I restructured the Department’s training requirements and training schedule.

While employed by the Juneau Police Department, I had several ancillary duties. I was an Accident Reconstructionist for 16 years, and I was a member of the SWAT Team for 11 years.  I held certifications from the FBI, NRA and the State of Alaska as a firearms instructor, and I was a certified Emergency Vehicle Operations instructor.  I held an Advanced Police Officer certification from the State of Alaska and was awarded the Police Medal of Honor in 1993.

In the year 2000, I had the privilege of attending the Southwest Law Enforcement Institute’s, Law Enforcement Management College located in Plano, Texas.  I successfully completed and graduated from the intensive 2 month long college level management course geared specifically toward law enforcement management.

After nearly 22 years in Law enforcement, I retired and my wife, Lynetta and I returned to Potter County to raise our twin girls.

I have served Potter County as a Deputy Sheriff with the Potter County Sheriff’s Department since 2016. I am currently certified by the Pennsylvania Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Board.  I am also certified by the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission as a Firearms Instructor.  I have a clear understanding of the duties of the Sheriff Department. I would be honored to serve the people of Potter County as your Sheriff.  Early in my career, I was taught to treat people fairly and with respect.  As your Sheriff, I will continue to do so.

The time I served in the corrections environment will aid me in this position as the Sheriff sits on the Potter County Jail Board.  My time as a Police Sergeant and management experience will benefit me in carrying out the duties of the Sheriff.

My family attends the Gold Church where I have served as Moderator, Trustee and Chairperson for the building committee while building our new church.  I am a coach for the Black Forest Youth Trap Team and have done so for the last several years.

Thank you for considering me for sheriff. I am the only candidate with 28 years experience in law enforcement, of which the last, almost 7 years have been with the Potter County Sheriff’s Department.  I am the only candidate that is currently certified with the State of Pennsylvania and will not have to attend a 19 week, residential academy to become a certified Sheriff. I look forward to continuing my service to the people of Potter County.  Please vote KEVIN SISKA for Potter County Sheriff in the Republican Primary Election on May 16^th. I would also welcome and encourage all write-in Democratic votes. Again, Thank You!

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Potter County Commissioner Nancy J. Grupp has announced her intentions to run for re-election on the Republican ballot in the May 16 Primary Election.

During her first term in office she served as the chair of the Board of Commissioners, County Salary Board, and County Retirement Board. She has served in an unpaid capacity as Potter County Director of Emergency Services, saving the county thousands of dollars each year and is a member of the county’s Aging Advisory Board.

During her tenure, Commissioner Grupp has also spearheaded improvements in county operations, including technology upgrades and updates to personnel and human resources policies. She was also chosen by her peers to chair the executive board of the regional community and economic development agency, North Central Regional Planning and Development Commission.

Some of the current board’s accomplishments under her leadership have included:

— Creating programs during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to support small businesses along with fire and ambulance services and other non-profits that were negatively impacted during the shutdown.

— Facilitating COVID relief grants to those significantly impacted in the hospitality industry, many of which would not have survived without those funds.

— Adoption of a countywide Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) ordinance, making available county tax breaks for businesses building or expanding operations to create jobs and support economic development.

— Improving services for Potter County veterans by expanding the Veterans Affairs Director position to full-time, giving military veterans much-needed assistance in accessing the benefits and services to which they are entitled.

— Supporting a collaborative effort to bring cost-free transportation to veterans who require rides to medical appointments.

— Repurposing federal grant revenue totaling more than $500,000 to support infrastructure projects in Genesee, Galeton and Ulysses to date.

Fiscal responsibility has been a high priority for the board under Commissioner Grupp’s leadership. While improving services in multiple ways, the board has not raised real estate taxes, which she considers a major accomplishment. Grupp is a lifelong resident of Potter County, has 30 years of experience working in the finance industry, and has served as a township auditor and secretary/treasurer, as well as president for the Potter County Township Officials Association.

She and her husband, Lynn, live in Coudersport.

Commissioner Grupp states, “Rather than engaging in extreme politics, if re- elected I pledge to continue to bring common sense leadership to Potter County. Thank you for your support.”

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ELECT FOR POTTER COUNTY SHERIFF

My name is Angela Milford, and I am a Republican candidate running for the position of Potter County Sheriff. I was born and raised and have worked in this area my entire life. I have worked for Potter County government for approx. 29 years in the jail. I was a Corrections Officer and was moved up into management of Deputy Warden and now Warden for approx. 14 years of that. I work very closely with the Sheriff’s Department and am very familiar with their role. I am being endorsed by the current Sheriff, Glenn Drake. He has expressed to me his desire and intention, should I be elected, to stay on with the department in a part-time capacity, which will assist me in my transition into this new job. The role of Sheriff has many different aspects with much of it being administrative and delegating other functions to deputies. I do some parts of the administrative tasks already in assistance to their department such as coordinating transports, going on transport, taking care of extradition requirements and many other tasks. I am confident I will be able to jump into this position and take it on. I do understand and know there will be training that I need to attend and look forward to learning. I believe I am the best candidate for this position as I am motivated by a desire to help people. I am firm but I am also fair. I hope you will vote for me as your next Sheriff. I would appreciate my democratic friends to write me in also. Thank you.

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Penn College lacrosse season ends; baseball, softball playoffs set

Men’s lacrosse season at Pennsylvania College of Technology ended in the United East semifinals, the college’s softball and baseball teams closed out their regular seasons and enter playoffs this coming week, tennis and esports coaches reflected on their recently completed seasons and The CATS are loose as the 2022-23 school year nears a finish.

MEN’S LACROSSE

When the Wildcats lost to SUNY Morrisville in the regular season, they staged a late comeback that cut a 10-goal deficit to five at the finish. That was not the case on Wednesday.

ELECT FOR POTTER COUNTY SHERIFF

My name is Angela Milford, and I am a Republican candidate running for the position of Potter County Sheriff. I was born and raised and have worked in this area my entire life. I have worked for Potter County government for approx. 29 years in the jail. I was a Corrections Officer and was moved up into management of Deputy Warden and now Warden for approx. 14 years of that. I work very closely with the Sheriff’s Department and am very familiar with their role. I am being endorsed by the current Sheriff, Glenn Drake. He has expressed to me his desire and intention, should I be elected, to stay on with the department in a part-time capacity, which will assist me in my transition into this new job. The role of Sheriff has many different aspects with much of it being administrative and delegating other functions to deputies. I do some parts of the administrative tasks already in assistance to their department such as coordinating transports, going on transport, taking care of extradition requirements and many other tasks. I am confident I will be able to jump into this position and take it on. I do understand and know there will be training that I need to attend and look forward to learning. I believe I am the best candidate for this position as I am motivated by a desire to help people. I am firm but I am also fair. I hope you will vote for me as your next Sheriff. I would appreciate my democratic friends to write me in also. Thank you.

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Potter County Commissioner Nancy J. Grupp has announced her intentions to run for re-election on the Republican ballot in the May 16 Primary Election.

During her first term in office she served as the chair of the Board of Commissioners, County Salary Board, and County Retirement Board. She has served in an unpaid capacity as Potter County Director of Emergency Services, saving the county thousands of dollars each year and is a member of the county’s Aging Advisory Board.

During her tenure, Commissioner Grupp has also spearheaded improvements in county operations, including technology upgrades and updates to personnel and human resources policies. She was also chosen by her peers to chair the executive board of the regional community and economic development agency, North Central Regional Planning and Development Commission.

Some of the current board’s accomplishments under her leadership have included:

— Creating programs during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to support small businesses along with fire and ambulance services and other non-profits that were negatively impacted during the shutdown.

— Facilitating COVID relief grants to those significantly impacted in the hospitality industry, many of which would not have survived without those funds.

— Adoption of a countywide Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) ordinance, making available county tax breaks for businesses building or expanding operations to create jobs and support economic development.

— Improving services for Potter County veterans by expanding the Veterans Affairs Director position to full-time, giving military veterans much-needed assistance in accessing the benefits and services to which they are entitled.

— Supporting a collaborative effort to bring cost-free transportation to veterans who require rides to medical appointments.

— Repurposing federal grant revenue totaling more than $500,000 to support infrastructure projects in Genesee, Galeton and Ulysses to date.

Fiscal responsibility has been a high priority for the board under Commissioner Grupp’s leadership. While improving services in multiple ways, the board has not raised real estate taxes, which she considers a major accomplishment. Grupp is a lifelong resident of Potter County, has 30 years of experience working in the finance industry, and has served as a township auditor and secretary/treasurer, as well as president for the Potter County Township Officials Association.

She and her husband, Lynn, live in Coudersport.

Commissioner Grupp states, “Rather than engaging in extreme politics, if re- elected I pledge to continue to bring common sense leadership to Potter County. Thank you for your support.”

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The ‘Wild’ Envirothon was held on Thursday, May 4, 2023 hosted by the Veterans Memorial in Port Allegany. The Envirothon began in 1989 in McKean County. 95 students from both Cameron and McKean Counties that included Cameron County High School, Bradford High School, Kane Area High School, Otto-Eldred High School, Port Allegany High School, and Smethport Area High School participated in the event.

During this hands-on competition, students may be asked to measure a tree…identify a frog or toad call…or determine soil erosion potential according to a soil survey. They work as a 5-member team to answer questions, and use their critical thinking to find solutions to reality-based situations.

Partners helping to make the day possible included DCNR Bureau of Forestry, PA Game Commission, USDA Natural Resources & Conservation Service, McKean County Court of Common Pleas, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford as well as staff and volunteers from the Cameron and McKean County Conservation Districts.

The event was sponsored by McKean and Cameron County Conservation Districts, International Waxes, Upper Allegheny Watershed Association, Zook Motors, Lafayette Township, Dresser Pipeline Solutions, Kiwanis Club of Bradford, Kane Save A Lot, Pine Valley Nurseries, Ardagh Glass Packaging Team Minard Screen Printing & Embroidery, American Refining Group, Inc., Pine Haven Vet Clinic, Kessel Construction Company, Veteran’s Memorial of Port Allegany, Miller-Raffaele VFW Auxiliary Post 6221, North Point Contracting, Solveson Contracting, Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities, May Hollow Sportsmen, Cameron County Vet’s club, McKean County E-Sales, Emporium Food Market, J. Ream Engineering, Sinnemahoning Sportsman Association, Emporium Hardwoods, and IUE-CWA Union Workers of G.E. Motor Coils of Emporium

Overall Winning Team and first place McKean County: Bradford Bees – Amber Eschrich, Steven Williams, Sydney Hamer, Lilly Kemick, Cecily Bell and Advisor Jan Russell. Second place McKean County team: The Cubs from Kane – Lily Williams, Paige Lehman, Jess Stear, Anna Meyers, Ben Walter and Advisors Nick Byron and Lindsey Hottel.  Third Place Screech Owls from Bradford – Lillian Erickson, Joseph Bukowski, Emmy Kemick, Andrew Magee, Landon Lohrman and Advisor, Rich Bierbower.  Amber Eschrich from the Bradford Bees was also recognized for participating in the “Wild” Envirothon for the 4^th year.

The Bradford Bees will go on to represent McKean County at the State Envirothon to be held May 24^th at Camp Mt. Luther in Mifflinburg.