NEWS

Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to E. Ransome St. for a person ill

On May 31st Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to King St. for seizures

🚧 Road Work Notice – Crippen Run Road 🚧

Beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, road work will take place on Crippen Run Road in West Branch Township, from the intersection with West Branch Road to the end of the pavement.

The project is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete. During this time, motorists should expect:
• Traffic delays
• Possible temporary road closures
• Changing road conditions throughout the project area

Please use caution when traveling through the area, watch for workers and equipment, and allow extra travel time if needed.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as these roadway improvements are completed.

Early June in-person public input hearings scheduled in Luzerne County, along with telephonic hearings

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold a series of in-person and telephonic hearings in early-June to gather public input on the proposed rate increase requested by UGI Utilities Inc. – Electric Division (UGI Electric).  UGI Electric provides electric distribution services to approximately 63,000 customers in Luzerne and Wyoming counties.

On March 27, 2026, UGI Electric filed a request to increase annual overall revenue by nearly $17.3 million (about 11.9%).  On April 16, 2026, the PUC voted to suspend and investigate the company’s request which as proposed would result in the total monthly bill for a residential customer, using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month, increasing from $200.50 to $226.23 (12.8%). 

A final decision by the Commission on this rate increase request is due by Jan. 1, 2027.

Customers are encouraged to follow the case and learn more about how to participate in the ratemaking process through resources available on the PUC’s website. 

In-Person Public Input Hearings

In-person public input hearings will be held at the following locati…

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Bradford, PA — The United Way of the Bradford Area has awarded the second round of Quarterly Impact funding.  This funding stream is available quarterly throughout the year. 

The agencies receiving the second quarter funding are the A Partnership in Housing – Work Essentials Program, Meals on Wheels – Steam Table, Destinations Bradford – Gas Cards, Emanual Lutheran Church Foster Closet, Landmark Society – Cook Farm School Program , Bradford Library – Summer Reading Program , Port Allegany Community Service – Food Pantry, and Church of the Ascension – Food Pantry Hygiene Items.

Quarterly Impact funds are available for qualifying 501(c)3 organizations in Bradford, Smethport and Port Allegany. Impact grant applications are capped at $1,500.00 per request and are subject to availability of funds.  The third quarterly round of grants will be open July 1^st with submissions due on August 3^rd.

If you have questions regarding the Quarterly Impact funding through the United Way of the Bradford Area, Inc., please call the office at 814-368-6181 or email us at sarah.lonzi@uwbanews.org.  Applications and information regarding the available funding streams are available on our website at uwbanews.com. 

BRADFORD – State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will hold his satellite office hours on Thursday, June 4, at the following locations:

• Emporium Borough Office – 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Port Allegany Borough Office – 11 a.m. to noon.

Services available include assisting constituents with state-related issues or concerns, assistance with driver license and vehicle registration applications, and help in filling out applications for various state programs, such as the senior citizen Property Tax/Rent Rebate and PACE prescription drug assistance programs.

People who cannot make the satellite sessions may contact Causer’s offices in Bradford at 78 Main St., first floor, telephone 814-362-4400; or Coudersport, 107 S. Main St., Room 1, telephone 814-274-9769; or Kane, 54 Fraley St., Suite 2, telephone 814-837-0880. Information is also available at www.RepCauser.com or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/RepCauser.

Saturday, June 6th, 2026

8:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M – Introduction to Fly Fishing – Give fly fishing a try with this Introduction to Fly Fishing program. In this three-hour program, participants will receive instruction in fly casting, learn the differences between fly fishing and spin fishing, and spend time fishing the First Fork of Sinnemahoning Creek. A license exemption has been given to this educational program; participants do not need a fishing license to fish during the program time. Pre-registration is required for this program and space is very limited. Participants are asked to bring fishing waders or appropriate clothing to wet wade.

Meets at: 40 Maples Day Use Area

To Register: Register Here!

Saturday, June 6th, 2026

We are excited to announce the opening of the 2026 McKean County Fair “Beautiful Baby Contest”! Entries for the contest are due by Wednesday, July 8th, 2026.

Babies must be born after July 1, 2025, and be residents of McKean County. Voting boards will be placed around the county beginning the week of July 13th.

Stop by the fair office for an entry form or visit our website!

The winner of the Beautiful Baby Contest will be announced on Saturday, August 22nd, at 4:00 pm on the mini stage!

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Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert, 61 years old white/male wearing blue jacket, tan shorts, orange socks, black shoes

DESCRIPTION: At the request of the Brighton Town Police Department, a New York State Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued relating to the disappearance of RICHARD SATO; age 61; from BRIGHTON, NY at 01:12 pm on May 30, 2026.

INSTRUCTIONS: Click on the link for further details. www.criminaljustice.ny.gov

Issued By: NYS-DCJS-MPC

On May 30th Otto and Rew Fire Departments were dispatched to 137 Fitch Hill Rd. at Majestic Trails for a rollover ATV crash Air Medivac has also been dispatched

BRADFORD, Pa. — The inaugural McKean County Youth Art Exhibition will open June 5 at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, showcasing the creativity and talent of young artists from across McKean County.

The exhibition, a collaborative project between Leadership McKean and Pitt-Bradford Arts, received 40 submissions from youth artists representing communities throughout the county. Artwork in a variety of mediums will be displayed in the KOA Art Gallery in Blaisdell Hall on the Pitt-Bradford campus.

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of June 1. 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:

Patching

• Route 6 between Route 3002 (Wetmore Road) in Hamilton Township and Harrison Avenue in Hamlin Township. Monday, June 1, through Friday, June 5. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours and may deploy a pilot vehicle. When encountering a pilot vehicle with a “Pilot Car Follow Me” sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, drivers must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass.

Most permanent pothole patching is completed in spring or summer when temperatures stay consistently above freezing. Manual patching consists of filling potholes with warm mix asphalt using a shovel. It is then leveled and compacted. Mechanized patching consists of milling paving notches, cleaning the surface, applying tack to all edges to act as a glue. A paver then places warm mix into the milled paving notches, and a roller compacts the material. If patching was not performed, the damaged road surface would deteriorate further, and PennDOT would need to completely rebuild the road or perform more costly corrective measures.

Pipe Replacement & Cleaning

Hamlin Memorial Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant. Candidates would be expected to engage in daily library operations, as well as assist with library programming, fundraising, and be willing to go the extra mile. We are seeking someone energetic and upbeat with good communication skills and a working knowledge of computers/technology. Criminal background clearances are a State requirement. Candidates must possess a willingness to work with the Director and Board to promote the library and its mission. Please send your resume to Hamlin Memorial Library, PO Box 422, Smethport, PA 16749. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Potter County the week of June 1. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in Potter County for the coming week is as follows:

Joint & Crack Sealing (Hot Pour Mastic)

• All of Route 449. Monday, June 1, through Friday, June 5. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours and may deploy a pilot vehicle. When encountering a pilot vehicle with a “Pilot Car Follow Me” sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, drivers must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass.
• All of Route 1003 (California Branch/Loucks Mills Road/Main/South Street). Monday, June 1, through Friday, June 5. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours and may deploy a pilot vehicle. When encountering a pilot vehicle with a “Pilot Car Follow Me” sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, drivers must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass.

CHERRY SPRINGS:

Nature at Night, Laser Guided Night Sky Tour – Moon and Planets, Telescope Tour – Moon and Planets watch

Chapman State Park:

Guided Bird Walk

SINNEMAHONING STATE PARK:

Cell Phone Nature Photography, Critter Call

LYMAN RUN STATE PARK:

Marvelous Moths, Salamander Safari

🚧 Road Work Notice – Crippen Run Road 🚧

Beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, road work will take place on Crippen Run Road in West Branch Township, from the intersection with West Branch Road to the end of the pavement.

The project is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete. During this time, motorists should expect:
• Traffic delays
• Possible temporary road closures
• Changing road conditions throughout the project area

Please use caution when traveling through the area, watch for workers and equipment, and allow extra travel time if needed.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as these roadway improvements are completed.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Ulysses Municipal Authority regular scheduled meeting originally set for Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. has been postponed.

The meeting will now be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

Thank you for your understanding.

Ulysses Municipal Authority

Attention Roulette Water Customers, in order for the Township to continue getting the new well completed, we are asking for all water customers to conserve water on Monday, June 1st, through Thursday, June 4th. We have finally been given the okay to complete the well’s flow test requirements. In order to complete this test, the township water customers will have a limited water supply. Please do not wash vehicles, homes, lawns, etc, until late afternoon on Thursday. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Roulette Township Supervisors.

Ulysses Township is accepting applications for a full-time employee. CDL required. For information or to apply, call (814) 848-9912 or email us at ulyssestwp@gmail.com

On May 29th Derrick City Fire Department was dispatched to 708 Bolivar Drive for an outside fire with exposure. Caller reports outdoor furniture is on fire and spreading

On May 29th Bradford City Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Davis St. for a water rescue patient is out of the water but needs medical assistance air medical has been dispatched.

HEADLINE: NYS Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert Alert for BRADLEY MANGINE on May 27, 2026 at 10:31 pm has been cancelled.

DESCRIPTION: The New York State Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert on behalf of the NYSP Lockport for BRADLEY MANGINE is now cancelled as of 06:37 pm on May 29, 2026.

INSTRUCTIONS: Thank you for your subscription to NYS Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert.

Issued By: NYS-DCJS-MPC