On June 26th, 2026 at approximately 0445 hours, the Olean Police Department’s Emergency Response Team executed a narcotics search warrant at 316 Main St after a narcotics investigation was conducted by members of the Street Crimes Unit. As a result, Carlos Corbin of 316 Main St Olean, NY, DeShawn Gray Jr of 162 Bennett St Buffalo, NY, and Jae’Andra Garcia of 2228 Old Union Rd Cheektowaga, NY were arrested and each charged with CPCS-3rd Narcotic Drug with Intent to Sell and CPCS-4th Possession of Narcotic Drug. Members of the Cattaraugus County Special Response Team and Southern Tier Regional Task Force assisted the Olean Police Department.
…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY…
* WHAT…Heat index values up to 104 expected. *
WHERE…A portion of central Pennsylvania. *
WHEN…Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…High temperatures will be well into the 90s and may hit 100 degrees. Heat index values will be even higher. While temperatures will remain hot on Saturday, they should be a couple of degrees lower.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and stay in an air-conditioned room.
Review heat safety and preparedness information at weather.gov/safety/heat. Power outages are possible during periods of extended heat as the extra demand for electricity can tax the power grid. Be prepared for a possible power outage.
Christopher R. Baker “beloved father, son, brother and uncle”
ELDRED, PA—Christopher R. “Chris” Baker, 46, of Eldred, formerly of Roulette, passed away in his home with his loving family by his side on Monday, June 29, 2026.
Born on Wednesday, December 19, 1979 in Coudersport, he was a son of Roger L. Baker and Holly J. Phillips Baker Carpenter. On June 9, 2015 in Shinglehouse, he married Heather L. Siebert, who passed away on November 19, 2015.
Chris was a graduate of Port Allegany High School. In 2001, Chris began his employment as a sales representative for Fairway Ford in Bradford until 2005. He then was employed as finance manager for Ed Schultz in Jamestown returning to Bradford in 2015 where he served as general manager of Bradford Dodge and Fairway Ford.
Work was Chris’ hobby. His life was devoted to his son, Wyatt and his daughter, Brandi.
Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Holly Carpenter of Eldred; his son, Wyatt L. Baker, at home; his daughter, Brandi; two brothers, Jason L. Baker of Bradford and Joseph S. (Heather) Baker of Eldred; his cherished nieces and nephews, Michael Baker, Seth (Brelynn) Bigley, Emily Baker, Charlotte “Charlie” Baker, and Sophia Baker; and two grandnieces, Payton Bigley and Suede Bigley.
In addition to his father and wife, Chris was predeceased by a sister, Laura B. Baker; and a brother, Michael B. Baker.
Family and friends may gather from 11an to 1pm on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Port Allegany Alliance Church, 414 Mill Street, Port Allegany, where funeral services will follow at 1pm with Dr. Jason Tronetti, Pastor Tim Miller, and Pastor Mike Culver, officiating. Chris will be laid to rest with his wife, Heather, in Card Creek Cemetery, Roulette.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Chris’ name may be made to the Port Allegany Alliance Church, 414 Mill Street, Port Allegany, PA 16743.
Chris entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, Funeral Director/Owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Chris, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Galeton Borough Authority (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Wet more Run Well Development.
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received via either the PennBid.net website or hard copy hand delivered to the Galeton Borough Authority located at 24 West Main Street, Galeton, PA 16922 un til 2:00 PM local time, Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Bids received will be PUBLICLY opened and read aloud after 2:05 PM, Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at the place of bid opening, 24 West Main Street, Galeton, PA 16922.
The Project includes the following Work to bring two pre-drilled and cased water wells on line, install in terconnecting piping from the 2 wells to existing treatment facilities, new electrical power service en trances and emergency generators and upgrades to the existing treatment facilities along with tie into the existing municipal potable water distribution system.
Bids are requested for the following prime Contracts: 2026-W1, General / Mechanical; 2026-W2, Waterline Replacement and 2026-W3, Electrical / Controls / Instrumentation Obtaining the Bidding Documents
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Century Engineering, a Kleinfelder Company, 330 Innovation Blvd, Suite 305, State College, PA 16803.
Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at no cost either electronically at www.PennBid.net or at the Issuing Office, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or Friday from 8:00 AM to Noon. Bidding Documents may also be obtained at no cost electronically at www.PennBid.net or may be purchased for $250 (non-refundable)(includes only USPS regular mail), from the Issuing Office.
Make deposit checks for Bidding Documents payable to Century Engineering, a Kleinfelder Company, 330 Innovation Blvd, Suite 305, State College, PA 16803. All payments are non-refundable.
Pre-bid Conference A Non-mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM at 24 West Main Street, Galeton, PA 16922. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is Non-mandatory.
Instructions to Bidders For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
A certified check or bank draft payable to the order of Galeton Borough Authority, or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total of the Bid, shall be submitted with each bid. The Bidder shall include the fully completed Non-Collu sion Affidavit and additional supporting documents with the bid.
Bids may be held by the Galeton Borough Authority for up to 60 days from the date of opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders prior to awarding the con tract. The Galeton Borough Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities, or to negotiate contract amounts.
This project is being supported by a federal award, and Federal Davis-Bacon Wage rates will apply. This Advertisement is issued by:
Galeton Borough Authority Tony Adami, Chairman 6/25/26 & 7/2/202
Sealed proposals will be received by the Supervisors of Summit Township, Potter County, for approximately 500 tons, more or less of State Certified 2 RC and 2A gravel to be tailgated on various township roads or stockpiled. Bids must be in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Gravel Bids”. Bids must include trucking fees. Upon acceptance of bid, provide insurance certificate, state certification and a performance bond in the amount of 10% of the awarded bid within 20 days of acceptance. Bids will be accepted until July 20, 2026, and will be awarded on August 4, 2026, at approximately 6:00 PM. The awarded contracts will begin on August 16, 2026. Supervisors reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Please mail bids to: Summit Township – 43 S. Ayers Hill Road, Coudersport, PA 16915. Questions may be directed to the Secretary @ 724-840-3690 or the Road Master at 814-274-9388
HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY…
WHAT…Heat index values up to 104 expected.
WHERE…A portion of central Pennsylvania.
WHEN…From noon Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Friday.
IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…High temperatures will be well into the 90s and may hit 100 degrees. Heat index values will be even higher. While temperatures will remain hot on Saturday, they should be a couple of degrees lower.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and stay in an air-conditioned room.
Review heat safety and preparedness information at weather.gov/safety/heat.
Power outages are possible during periods of extended heat as the extra demand for electricity can tax the power grid. Be prepared for a possible power outage.
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a Bradford woman arrested by the McKean County Drug Task Force during a drug detail that resulted in several arrests last July has been sentenced by the judge to serve a state prison sentence.
Katlyn BUTERBAUGH, formerly of School Street in Bradford, was sentenced on June 25th to serve not less than 12 months to not more than 24 months and 24 months concurrent probation for 3 counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance (cocaine and methamphetamine) (felonies).
BUTERBAUGH was ordered to pay restitution to the McKean County Drug Task Force, provide a DNA sample, and other terms. BUTERBAUGH was one of several defendants arrested following an investigation by the McKean County Drug Task Force during a multi-defendant investigation last July.
At the time of the arrests, District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer recognized the important work of the Detectives with the McKean County Drug Task Force and highlighted the partnership of the City of Bradford administrators.
District Attorney Vettenburg-Shaffer: “The work of the McKean County Drug Task Force is often out of the spotlight but I wanted to take the opportunity to express gratitude for their continuous efforts through lengthy investigations and countless tips. The amount of time behind each investigation is tremendous and often unseen by the public.
When the Detectives identified drug activity near a local school, they prioritized those investigations. Through countless months of police work, they were able to build cases which can often be a lengthy process that requires the building of a puzzle to establish probable cause or the bases for a search warrant or criminal charges.
It may be noted that many of the recent arrests were related to alleged crimes committed in Bradford and some with ties to a residence in a school zone in Bradford. I want to acknowledge the collaboration of the City of Bradford for their dedication to drug work. The City routinely assigns their Officers who work on the McKean County Drug Task Force to dedicate their regular police shifts to the McKean County Drug Task Force to focus on drug crimes that impact the City.
This ongoing partnership has benefited the City as well as surrounding areas because drug crimes are not confined to one location but have a rippling effect throughout. Thank you to Mayor Riel, City Administrator Eric Taylor, Chief Michael Ward and City Council.”
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced work to replace a box culvert spanning a Tributary of North Creek along Route 346 in Norwich Township, McKean County, is set to begin on Thursday, July 2. Replacing the box culvert will improve the structure’s overall condition and extend its service life.
While the box culvert is being replaced, the bridge will be narrowed to one lane with a self-regulated stop. PennDOT expects work to finish near the end of September, weather permitting.
The $567,852 project is a joint effort between PennDOT McKean County maintenance forces and Twin-Tier Constructors Inc., of Pittsburgh, PA. PennDOT crews will complete the site excavation and backfill while the contractor places the box.
On June 26th, 2026 at approximately 0100 hours, members of the Olean Police Department responded to a fight in progress call in the 300 block of N 15th St. Officers located two victims who each sustained life-threatening laceration wounds to their arm from being stabbed. Officers provided lifesaving care and both victims were transported to the Olean General Hospital for further treatment.
The Criminal Investigation Unit investigated this case and arrested Patrick Sisti of 303 N 15th St for Assault 1st (two counts), Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Sisti was remanded to the Cattaraugus County Jail after arraignment. Members of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Olean Police Department.