NEWS

            BRADFORD, Pa. – A summer construction project at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will require closing a small part of the Richard E. McDowell Community Trail to ensure pedestrian safety.

            The trail will be closed July 16 from the parking lot next to the Richard E. and Ruth McDowell Sport and Fitness Center to Dorothy Lane.

OLEAN, N.Y., July 11 – Four recent area graduates received awards this year from the Burt Scholarship Fund, managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Coudersport Vol Fire Dept. Reports on Mutual Aid Fire

145 OLD ROUTE 6 – ULYSSES TWP

Last evening at 2313 hours, the Second Alarm was struck for a House on Fire at the above location to assist the Goodyear Hose Co. #1. Tanker 48(w/5) responded at dispatch, followed by Truck 48(w/4), Engine 48-1(w/6) and Rescue 48(w/3).

Tanker 48 arrived as the 3rd due and pulled an additional line off of Engine 10-3 to assist with fire suppression, and also supplied them with water. Truck 48 arrived, checked the exposure building for any extension before moving to assist with fire suppression. Engine 48-1 and Rescue 48 sent their manpower forward to assist with fire suppression and extensive overhaul. Crews worked for just over 2 hours before being released.

Engine 48-1 was released from the scene and moved to a Transfer Assignment at Station 10 to cover their first due while units were still committed at the fire. All 48 units were back in service at 0350 hours.

Engine 46 from the Roulette Chemical Engine #1 covered our station while our crews worked the fire.

The Roulette Township Board of Supervisors held their monthly meeting on June 13, 2024 at the Roulette Township Building. Nita Spencer, called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Also, present was Supervisor Barry Sauers, Supervisor Morey was not present.

VISITORS ATTENDING:

•Present at the meeting was: Beckie Gould, Jan Baxter, AJ Fessenden, Doug Crum, Pattie Davis, and Darlene Grossman

PUBLIC COMMENT:

•Beckie Gould asked why we didn’t hire Alan Lentz for the mowing, she also asked Supervisor Spencer if the audit was completed along with the work in the office. Beckie also asked if the road crew were stopping in stores buying alcohol and riding around in the work trucks.

•Doug Crum wanted to know if the township has an ordinance on farm animals in the town, he is very unhappy with the pigs and smell coming from his neighbor’s property he can’t enjoy the outside or use a fan in his window.

•AJ Fessenden wanted know why he wasn’t told about the rental fees on the grinder pump he borrowed. AJ also wanted to let the township know we could dump clean soil on his property.

•Jan Baxter wanted to know if the township had any information on the Skate Park being vandalized. Jan also wanted to know who was on the Chamber of Commerce committee.

Community members mingle with faculty, staff, alumni and retirees at last year’s Cookout in the Quad at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. (Glenn Melvin)

            BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will hold its third annual Cookout in the Quad for members of the community from 5 to 7 p.m. July 17 in the Bromeley Quadrangle on campus.

            This new tradition was initiated in 2022 to welcome the community back to campus following the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

            The event includes a complimentary cookout, tours of campus and a chance to win Pitt-Bradford prizes.

            “We have had such a great response from area residents the past two years, that we wanted to keep this event going,” said Rick Esch, president. “It’s a beautiful time of year on campus, and we’re eager to spend time with old friends and introduce new ones to all we have to offer.”

            In the event of rain, the cookout will be held in the Mukaiyama University Room of the Frame-Westerberg Commons.

ST. MARYS, Pa (July 10, 2024)– Dickinson Center, Inc. (DCI) is pleased to announce the receipt of a generous $50,000 grant from the Cameron County Commissioners, funded through Pennsylvania’s Act 13 Marcellus Shale program. Established under Act 13 of 2012, this program allocates a portion of the impact fees collected from natural gas drilling operations to support local communities and environmental initiatives.

“We are extremely grateful to the Cameron County Commissioners for their exceptional support of our building project for the county’s residents,” said Jim Prosper, DCI Executive Director. “Thanks to this grant funding, we will be able to continue to better serve the region by offering improved access to behavioral health services.”

When We Work Together

by

Pastor B.J. Knefley 

Individualism will destroy your family, marriage, organization, and our world. Why? Simply because everything becomes self-focused. It’s not about what’s good for us, but rather what’s good for me. It’s not about working together for a common purpose. Instead, it’s about what I want or think that I need to be happy.

Years ago, I learned that what I did for my marriage made my marriage better. To do that I needed to put what I wanted aside. It didn’t mean that my needs or wants weren’t fulfilled but rather they were fulfilled in the context of the marriage. I learned that sometimes I had to say no to myself for my marriage to be better. I learned that life wasn’t about me, it was about us.

John 3:16 says “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” If you look at this closely, you’ll quickly realize it was others focused. God sent His Son for you and me. It wasn’t what was good for God or Jesus, it was what was good for you and I. We can learn a lot from this, but will we?

We tell our children that they can be anything they want to be, but is that a good thing? Are we instilling a life that will be self-focused? Rather than seeking out God and his plan, we focus upon what we want. Is that part of our problem in this world today. When I focus on my wants, I put others aside. It’s not about what’s good for us, it’s what’s good for me. That kind of thinking and living will bring destruction to the whole.

Interestingly, sports teams have learned that there are no individual heroes win games, it still takes the team. When they learn to work together, they become a powerful force. But here’s the most important aspect of any team, it’s the question of who you’re playing for. When I remember that Christ has asked me to seek first His kingdom that sets the direction of everything I do. Think about it.

HARRISBURG – The General Assembly has approved an increase in the payment in lieu of taxes (PILT) on state lands managed by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) and Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC), Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) announced today.

The PILT provides much-needed compensation to communities that have a high amount of state-owned land that is not subject to property taxes.

“This is great news for our region,” Causer said. “In addition to the immediate increase in the PILT rate, the bill will also adjust the rate for inflation every five years, ensuring our communities are more consistently and fairly compensated for the value of this land.”

Under the legislation, each of the three agencies would pay $9 per acre, split evenly among the county, municipality and school district in which the land is located. That’s an increase of $1.80 over the current rate. The increase will be funded through slot machine revenue.

WE HAVE LEARNED THAT A MAN CALLING HIMSELF A SHERIFF’S DEPUTY NAMED THOMAS BROWN FROM 814-888-1397 HAS BEEN CONTACTING MCKEAN COUNTY RESIDENTS. 

PLEASE DO NOT GIVE HIM ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION.  HE DOES NOT WORK FOR THE MCKEAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.   Created Jul 12th, 2024 @ 9:01 AM

The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday (weather permitting) from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, July 12th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

*  The outdoor market is held each Friday from May through October (weather permitting; on very rainy days, we will relocate into the Riley Gallery (if available)).  In November, the Farmers  Market goes indoors for the winter market.

 *  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, 814-544-7313 netrabaker@hughes.net]

MAHLON DAVENPORT:  Sounds like nice weather for the market Friday, so I  plan to attend with handcrafted wooden bowls.

CARING CRAFTS will be attending this week’s Market! Weather Permitting! We will be bring a variety of Homemade Travel Pillows! Along with our Plastic Canvas Magnets/Ornaments! Our selection of both is very wide and unique! Don’t forget to like us Facebook! If your not able to stop by or would like to place an order please contact Jess at 814 203 2482! Caring Crafts excepts Cash or PayPal (cowgirl_jess16915@yahoo.com) payment! Hope to see everyone there! 

DIXON DESIGNS will be attending July 12th.  Earrings, bracelets, necklaces, anklets and smartwatch watch bands.  I accept cash payments.

BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce and plants.  We will have Black Raspberries, Romaine Lettuce, Rainbow Swiss Chard, Candy and Red Beets, Snap, Shell and Snow Peas, Purple French Beans.  And we will have Cilantro and Basil plants. We accept cash, checks, FMNP and credit cards. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com 

JULIE BENNETT is planning on being at the market with dish scrubbies and washcloths. I will also have cute crochet stuffed animals and various other handmade items. I will also have handcrafted earrings. I accept cash. For questions or to special order call/text 814-989-0413 or email julieb3440@gmail.com.

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. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.

CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the Farmers Market  July 12.  Our family gathering was wonderful. I will have cinnamon bread, pepperoni bread, cheese garlic bread, rye bread, and baguettes.Sweet treats are always part of our table menu. Vanilla yogurt with a side of homemade granola will be on ice. 

ALPACA CREATIONS will be a vender on Friday.   Bringing Alpaca yarns, variety & sizes of socks, large  assortment of hand knit and woven alpaca apparel. Plush alpaca bears, boot inserts, roving for spinning or felting. Get yarns  to work your crafts while staying in AC. Think about Christmas presents. CREDIT ACCEPTED . Pa preferred, juried, & member of Pa Wilds Artisan Trail. https://alpacas75.wixsite.com/website Alpaca Creations, follow on Facebook

​Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced a start date of Monday, July 15, for a paving project on Route 153 (Boone’s Mountain Road) in Houston Township, Clearfield County. This project will improve the safety and ride quality of the roadway.

Included in the project is pavement resurfacing and drainage improvements along Route 153 from the intersection of Route 255 at Penfield to the Elk County line on Boone’s Mountain. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours through a signed alternate traffic pattern.

Grannas Bros. Stone and Asphalt Company Inc. of Hollidaysburg, PA, is the contractor on this $5 million project. PennDOT expects work to be completed by late September.

Replacement of the traffic signal at the intersection of Routes 153 and Route 255 is also planned as part of this project.  PennDOT will announce the start of signal replacement at a later date.

Clearfield, PA –The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) alerted motorists that a Potter County box culvert replacement project will begin Monday, July 15. Spanning Shinglebolt Hollow Run along Route 3001 (East Fork Road) in Summit Township, the structure is nine feet long and carries an average of 144 vehicles daily. Replacing the box culvert will improve its rating from poor to good.

Starting July 15, PennDOT will close this section of Route 3001 and a detour using Route 44 (Coudersport Pike), Route 6 (Grand Army of the Republic Highway), and Route 872 (Inez Road) will be in place. The closure and detour are expected to be in effect through July 26. Residents along Route 3001 will be able to access their homes during the closure.

On July 11 at 2:05 pm Coudersport Fire Dept. was dispatched for an automatic fire alarm at 508 6th St. All units are holding in quarters

On July 11, at 2:00 pm Derrick City Fire and Bradford City Ambulance were dispatched 950 E. Main St. for a two-vehicle head-on crash with possible injuries.