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Williamsport, Pa., May 27, 2026 – Eight staff members from across UPMC in North Central Pa. were recently recognized with the BEE Award for theiroutstanding support of nursing teams.The BEE Award, meaning Be Extraordinary Every Day, recognizes the care team that supports nursing staff and works closely with them to provide patients with the compassion and care they need.

Brooke Snyder, patient care technician, UPMC Williamsport, was nominated by a co-worker who shared:

“Brooke left work and found a person slumped over in her car in the parking lot. She knocked on the car window and the woman responded and stated that she had taken sleeping medications before she came to the hospital to see her roommate. She had nearly hit the car she parked next to in the parking lot. The woman had a decreased level of consciousness and was disoriented and needed medical intervention. Brooke called for EMS to come assist in the parking lot. EMS was able to load the patient into the ambulance and take her into the Emergency Department for treatment. Brooke is a wonderful tech who always goes above and beyond for patients. This is an excellent example of her caring.”

Ever wondered what it is really like to be a police officer, firefighter, EMT, or criminal justice professional? This hands-on summer camp introduces campers to the exciting world of public safety and emergency services.

Participants will explore real-life scenarios through interactive activities such as mock crime scene investigations, emergency medical response training, fire safety exercises, teamwork challenges, and leadership development. Campers will learn the basics of criminal justice, law enforcement procedures, emergency medical care, and firefighting techniques – all taught in an age-appropriate, engaging way.

Through guest speakers, simulations, and skill-building exercises, campers will gain confidence, critical thinking skills, and a deeper understanding of how first responders protect and serve their communities. This camp is perfect for students interested in helping others, working under pressure, and exploring future careers in public safety.

To register visit: https://pottercountyedcouncil.org/index.php/course-calendar/jr-sr-high-school-courses/answer-the-call-act-summer-camp or contact PCEC at 814-274-4877.

Sayre, PA — The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers (CFTT) is proud to once again bring NEPA Gives to the communities it serves throughout Bradford, Potter, Sullivan, and Tioga Counties in Pennsylvania, connecting local nonprofits to one of the region’s largest online giving events.

NEPA Gives 2026 will take place from 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, through 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, uniting donors, nonprofits, businesses, and community members for 24 hours of generosity and regional impact.

Through the leadership and partnership efforts of the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers, organizations within the Twin Tiers region now have the opportunity to participate directly in NEPA Gives, gaining access to regional exposure, new donor connections, prize opportunities, matching funds, and expanded fundraising support. 

Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert, 30 years old white/male last seen wearing a red sleeveless shirt, red shorts, and slide-on sandals

DESCRIPTION: At the request of the NYSP Lockport, a New York State Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued relating to the disappearance of BRADLEY MANGINE; age 30; from LOCKPORT, NY at 10:31 pm on May 27, 2026.

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

Issued By: NYS-DCJS-MPC

The Children’s Advocacy Center of McKean County (CACMC) is seeking qualified candidates for the Family Advocate position. Reporting to the Director of the Center, the Family Advocate serves as the primary contact for children and non-offending caregivers, providing trauma-informed support, guidance, and resources throughout the investigative and healing process.

In addition to direct services, the Family Advocate contributes to community prevention efforts and maintains the organization’s social media presence to support outreach, education, and awareness.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Greeting and orientation of children and their families to the CACMC. Explain the CAC process, including forensic interviews, medical exams, and legal proceedings in a clear and compassionate manner.
• Provide crisis intervention, ongoing emotional support, and victim supportive counseling to children and non-offending caregivers.
• Connect families with appropriate community resources and make referrals for follow-up. Maintains regular follow-ups with families to ensure continued support and access to services.
• Keep families informed about the status of criminal proceedings and offer court advocacy, including accompaniment and preparation for legal proceedings when appropriate.

Education and experience qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience equal to a minimum of three (3) years working with child victims of abuse.
• A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience working with children and families, preferably in trauma-informed or advocacy settings. The successful candidate must have the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Interested applicants are invited to apply by completing a McKean County job application and submitting a resume.  Please forward to: Michele Jubon, Director of Human Resources, McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749 or by emailing to: HR@mckeancountypa.gov. Applicants may also apply online at Indeed.com. We are an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.

On May 26, 2026, at approximately 10:40 pm, City of Bradford Police responded to a report of an adult female victim on Limestone Street who alleged she was assaulted by her boyfriend,  at their apartment located at 86 Main Street, Apartment 3D.

The victim reported that the suspect, who was intoxicated, bragged about cheating on her while she packed her belongings to leave. The victim alleged that the suspect grabbed her by the throat, choked her, and pushed her up against a wall, subsequently throwing her to the ground. The victim stated she had trouble breathing during the choking incident.

Officers observed injuries and bruises on the upper right side of her neck area. Based on this information, City Officers located the suspect at his residence and took him into custody for strangulation, simple assault, and harassment.

The suspect was arraigned by Magistrate William Todd and remanded to McKean County Jail on $20,000 cash bail. Preliminary hearings are scheduled in the matter. The City of Bradford Police take crimes of domestic violence seriously, and offenders will be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

On May 27th a vehicle is heading to the Westfield station with a child believe to have been struck by a vehicle unknown injury details

On May 27th Bradford City Ambulance was dispatched to Pithole Rd. For a dirtbike accident with a possible broken leg

On May 27th Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to N. Main St. for a cardiac emergency

On May 27th Wellsboro Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Harrison State Park to assist State Police with a rescue. UPDATE PSP requested the park to be shut down and evacuated

On May 27th Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to Laurel Lane for an unknown medical

On Mqy 27th Mansfield Fire Department was dispatched to 613 Westgate Rd. Un Richmond Twp. for an automated fire alarm. No signs of fire are showing

Sealed bids are being received by the Roulette Township, Potter County, PA at PO Box 253,
Roulette, PA 16746-0253 or 80 Railroad Ave., Roulette, PA until 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 11th  ,

2026 for each line item of the following:
More or less of the following aggregates:

1B – 200 Tons
PA2A – 300 Tons
AS2 Anti-skid – 400 Tons

All bids must be submitted on a State Bid Form provided by the Roulette Township and include
delivered price to the township building. To request a bid form, contact the township secretary
at (814) 544-7549, roulettwp@gmail.com, or at 80 Railroad Ave., Roulette, PA 16746. Office
hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All materials must be state approved. All deliveries will be at
the discretion of the Board of Supervisors.

Sealed bids should be marked “aggregate” and will be opened at the June 11th 2026, monthly meeting. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., at 80 Railroad Ave., Roulette, PA. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

WELLSVILLE, NY – Volunteers from the Allegany County Democratic Committee (ACDC) spent a lovely day preparing and serving a Community Meal at the David A. Howe Library in Wellsville, NY.  About a dozen volunteers planned the meal, purchased groceries, prepared the food, and served it to the dozens of guests in attendance. 

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of May 25. 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. Tuesday, May 26, through Friday, May 29. 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.

I went to a yard sale the other day, and they had a small popup camper for sale. I wasn’t looking for a camper, but by the time I’d left the sale, I’d put a deposit on it. I’ve laughed a couple of times because I bought a camper when I didn’t even know I wanted one. To make matters worse, my wife went back the next day, and the people decided not to sell the unit and returned the check. Now I had a dilemma. Although I wasn’t looking for a camper, I ended up buying one. But now I didn’t have it, and what I didn’t know I wanted before, I did. Have you ever noticed that when you’re looking for something, you can never find it, but when you’re not looking, you see it all the time? We found one about two hours away from our house and made an appointment the next day to look at it and subsequently purchase it. All of this for a camper that we weren’t looking for and didn’t even know we wanted. Human nature is a funny thing.

We are funny people. We buy things we don’t need and need things we don’t buy. Retailers know that by placing candy at the checkout, many customers will purchase it. The end caps of aisles are often where you’ll find promotional items. Again, retailers know that people will see an item while walking down the aisle looking for something else and be enticed to buy it.

I believe we’re often trying to satisfy an inner longing. Without really knowing it, our human nature longs for satisfaction. Some have seen this as a longing for significance or belonging. If we are created beings, wouldn’t it be logical to have an inner purpose for which we were created? Is it possible that some of our decisions and actions are our human nature trying to satisfy something we’re not aware is actually there? Paul, in Romans 1:18-32, speaks to the idea that the knowledge of God is so accessible to everyone that many set it aside to pursue other interests. I’ve often wondered if we’re trying to satisfy our inner desires with things that are already perishing. Perhaps our human nature is desiring the real deal; we’re just too stubborn to follow it. Think about it.

Judy Lynn Mitchell                “loving and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister”

SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Judy Lynn Mitchell, 68, of Shinglehouse, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Saturday, May 24, 2026.

Born on Saturday, February 1, 1958 in Binghamton, NY, she was a daughter of Clifford Carl and Barbara Brooker Rushmore.  On October 26, 1974 she married David Ray Mitchell.

Judy was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Wellsville, NY.  She loved to crochet.  She was famous for the rock candy that she made and will be fondly remembered for it. She most especially loved spending time with her family.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 51 years, David; three daughters, Tonya (Thad) Lorshbaugh, Bobbi Jo Mitchell, and Tracy (Kelly) Bowker; five grandchildren, Jacob (Karlee) Lorshbaugh, Amy (Spencer) Coyle, Austin Beckwith, Kayla Avino, and Cory Avino; eight great-grandchildren, Maverick, Theodore, Benjamin, Grayson, Connor, Cayden, Clayton, and Charlee; her siblings, Dough (Theresa) Carl, Caryn (Brad) Shaver, Jeff (Nicole) Carl, and Don (Monica) Carl; and several nieces and nephews.

Judy was predeceased by her father, Clifford Carl; her mother, Barbara Rushmore; her stepfather, Wallace Rushmore; a grandson, Dylon Mitchell; and three granddaughters, Erin Lorshbaugh, Alex Lorshbaugh, and Abby Lorshbaugh.

A celebration of life for Judy will be held on a date and place to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Judy’s name may be made to the Wellsville VFW Auxiliary, PO Box 590, Wellsville, NY 14895.

Judy’s family has entrusted her care and cremation arrangements 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 Judy, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.

Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30

Marvelous Moths! 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Meet at Schott Pavilion in Daggett Day Use Area.
Have you ever seen a moth bigger than your hand? What about one that pretends to be the face of an owl? Our forests at Lyman Run are home to showy species like these and many more of all shapes and sizes!  Join park educators as we learn about moths and attract our nocturnal neighbors for easy viewing. A flashlight or fully charged phone is recommended for walking short distances at night.  Register at the Park Office or online at https://bit.ly/LymanMoths29 or https://bit.ly/LymanMoths30.

Saturday, May 30

Salamander Safari 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm.  Meet at Rock Run Trailhead.
Let’s look for salamanders! Join a park educator for an up-close look at the slimy, secretive critters that call Lyman Run State Park home. We’ll learn what makes salamanders unique, discover their hiding spots, and more!  Wear your boots or sturdy shoes to this program – we’ll be getting in the mud (and possibly water).  Program best for school-aged kids and their families, older and younger siblings welcome. Space is limited. Register at https://bit.ly/LymanSallies.

HARRISBURG, Pa (May 26) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Fisheries Committee will meet on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m.  This is a virtual meeting with committee members and staff participating remotely.

The complete schedule and agenda for this meeting is available on the PFBC website (Fishandboat.com).

Public comments pertaining to the agenda will be accepted from 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, through 12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, by dialing (717) 705-7846.

This meeting may be viewed remotely from your internet browser using the following information:

Microsoft Teams:  Join the Meeting 
Meeting ID:  281 255 858 847 9
Passcode:  hS2am2U3

On May 26th Smethport Fire Department and Port Allegany Ambulance were dispatched to W. Main St. and High Street fir a one vehicle rollover crash with entrapment and possible injuries

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Potter County the week of May 25. 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)

• Route 1001 (Sweden Hill /Fox Hill/Brookland Road/South Main Street) between Route 6 in Sweden Township and Route 1003 (South Street) in Ulysses Borough. Tuesday, May 26, through Friday, May 29. 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.
• Route 1008 (Cross Road) between Route 49 and Route 1003 (California Branch Road) in Ulysses Township. Tuesday, May 26, through Friday, May 29. 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.

Members of multiple military branches lead the parade to the West Hill Cemetery where services were held to honor the military men and women that lost their lives in wars to protect us – the United States of America. Jesse Olson – former Commander of Raymond Richar Post 6611 was the guest speaker.

Please be advised that a Data Center ordinance will be up for vote at our next meeting on June 10th at 7:00 pm.

This ordinance is available for public review for anyone wishing to examine it prior to the meeting.

Please contact the Secretary/Treasurer at 814-848-9912 for any questions or concerns.

The Black Forest Conservation Association will be hosting a Women’s Handgun Safety Course from June 8th to 11th, 2026 at 6pm on the clubhouse grounds at 189 Back Road, Coudersport. This event is open to the public. No prior experience is required, and participants do not need to own a handgun. The cost is $100 per person, which includes ammunition and targets.

Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Stephanie Gerhart at (814)598-0720 for further information or to register. Limited spots are available!

Members of multiple military branches lead the parade to the West Hill Cemetery where services were held to honor the military men and women that lost their lives in wars to protect us – the United States of America. Jesse Olson – former Commander of Raymond Richar Post 6611 was the guest speaker.