NEWS

New system to offset more than 100% of the annual energy consumption.

EMPORIUM, PA – Cameron County Chamber of Commerce is continuing its mission to bring a more sustainable future to the recently opened innovation center with plans for a solar panel installation on the roof of the former Cabin Kitchen Restaurant. The project continues a growing relationship with the West Penn Energy Fund.

In 2025, West Penn Energy Fund aided in the purchase of innovative kitchen equipment for the new USDA certified kitchen including an induction range and Stirling flash freezer. Induction stoves are highly efficient, around 85-90%, because they use magnetic fields to heat cookware directly, losing very little energy to the surrounding air compared to gas or traditional electric. This direct energy transfer makes them faster, more precise, and more energy efficient, reducing overall energy costs and heat in the kitchen. Stirling ultracold freezers are highly energy-efficient, utilizing free-piston Stirling engine technology instead of traditional compressors to reduce energy usage by up to 70–75%. They offer significantly lower operational costs, reduced heat rejection, and increased sustainability.

OLEAN, N.Y., January 13 – The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation will open its 2026 scholarship application process on January 27.

Students can apply through the online scholarship portal at cattfoundation.org/apply-for-scholarships.

By completing the universal application, students become eligible for over 100 scholarship opportunities tailored to various interests and career goals.

In 2025, CRCF awarded $287,734 in scholarships to 166 students through 242 awards to the year’s applicants. Including continuing scholarship awards for previous recipients, CRCF supported over $320,000 in scholarship payments in 2025.

Joseph Donald Plummer, 49, of Sterling, VA, died November 3, 2025, in Woodbridge, VA.

Born September 8, 1976, in Ft. Hood, Texas, he was a son of Daniel J. Plummer and Deborah A. Bliss Plummer. He was a 1995 graduate of Coudersport Area Junior-Senior High School.

In recent years, Joe was employed as a residential solar system consultant for the Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia areas, receiving a regional award for his job performance.

He was a lifelong sports enthusiast and an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penn State, and Syracuse. He loved watching football with his family, especially with his son, Austin. He also enjoyed cooking, traveling, attending concerts, and trivia games. He excelled at high school basketball, being a favorite of both fans and announcers. In his senior year, playing for the Coudersport Falcons, he was named the league’s Most Valuable Player, and ranks among the top players in Falcons history for assists and steals. He was a member of the winning teams at the invitational basketball camp in 1995, and was named to the Northwest Regional All Stars in 1996.

The To Fill A Backpack program is having a “12 Days Of Cash” raffle to benefit our 2026/2027 distribution.  Now reaching out to 9 different counties which will add approximately 500 to 600 additional children in need, we will need all the help we can get.

If you are interested, feel free to send your payment through one of the online payment options (Please see info in red) and be sure to note the Pay Code shown in the notes with your payment.  Please mark your payment accordingly so that we do not get charged fees if possible. Feel free to send a check to the following address:

TFABP
Attn: 12 Days

85 Burleson Av

Roulette, PA  16746

Or feel free to give us a call at (814) 544-5802 for more information

Andy KulpTo Fill A BackpackEmail: info@tofillabackpack.org

NEW YORK – The Healthcare Trustees of New York State’s (HTNYS) board of governors has announced its 2026 officers and four new board members. Muhammed Javed, MD, chairman of Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS) Board has been elected chair of HTNYS for 2026. Dr. Javed previously served as HTNYS vice chair in 2025.

            The board elected the following officers to serve a second one-year term:

• Chair: Muhammed Javed, MD, Olean General Hospital, and trustee, Kaleida Health
• Vice Chair: Laurence Smith, immediate past chair, White Plains Hospital, and trustee, Montefiore Health System
• Secretary: Todd Reinglass, vice chair, SBH Health System
• Immediate past chair: Sharon Hanson, secretary and immediate past chair, Erie County Medical Center

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, January 17, 2026, through Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. 

Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications, and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website.

Driver and vehicle online services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and include driver’s license, photo ID and vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver license and vehicle registration restoration letters; ability to pay driver license or vehicle insurance restoration fee; driver license and photo ID duplicates; REAL ID pre-verification; and driver exam scheduling. There are no additional fees for using online services.

New York Sewage Pollution Right to Know

Issued: 01-12-2026, 13:18:34 

Affects: New York – Steuben – Painted Post

The Painted Post (V) STP NY0025712, NY0025712 is issuing this notification.

Discharge location: 138 Kane St., Painted Post, NY

Location details: 

Waterbody affected: Chemung River

With colder weather driving higher usage, the PUC urges consumers to reach out early for payment options, assistance programs, and energy-saving tips

HARRISBURG – As Pennsylvania moves into the coldest part of the winter, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is reminding consumers that December electric and natural gas bills are now arriving in mailboxes, and, for some households, those bills may be noticeably higher than expected.

Higher winter energy usage driven by colder weather — combined with energy price changes that took effect in December — can result in significant month-to-month changes in utility bills, even for households that have not experienced affordability challenges in the past. Historically, January and February are the months when home energy bills tend to peak, due largely to increased heating demand.

The PUC is encouraging consumers who are concerned about their utility bills to call their utility company now to discuss available options. Utilities can help customers explore payment arrangements, budget billing, and assistance programs that may help manage winter energy costs before a bill becomes unmanageable.

“You’re not alone,” the PUC emphasiz…

View this press release on our website

West Corrigan St. Bradford City

Vehicle vs Pedestrian,12 year old male, Jackson Ave in Bradford

Position Summary:
The Austin Area School District is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Administrative Assistant / Assistant Business Manager to support district business operations and administrative functions.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Preparing and processing bi-weekly payroll
• Processing purchase orders and accounts payable
• Assisting with general business office operations
• Providing administrative support, including clerical and organizational duties
• Working collaboratively with district staff to ensure accurate and timely financial operations

Qualifications:

• Prior office or administrative experience is required (school or public-sector experience preferred)
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
• Proficiency with computer applications and office software
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills
• Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field preferred

Clearances:
Candidates must provide current Pennsylvania clearances, including Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114. All clearances must be dated within one year.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three letters of reference to:

Austin Area School District
Attn: Kimberly Rees
138 Costello Ave
Austin, PA 16720

or email materials to: krees@austinsd.net

Application Deadline:
Position open until filled.

POSITION VACANCY

The Coudersport Area School District is seeking a highly qualified and collaborative leader to serve as the Business Manager. This individual will serve as the Chief Financial Officer for the District, overseeing a budget that supports approximately 675 K-12 students. The successful candidate will ensure fiscal integrity while supporting the educational mission of the Coudersport Area School District. 

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance; 3-5 years of experience in business management, preferably in school or municipal finance;  and proficiency in financial software, Microsoft Word, and Excel.  Applications will be accepted until January 28, 2026.  

More information on the position can be found at https://www.coudyschools.net/page/employment.  Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, official transcripts, and all required clearances to:  Alanna R. Huck, Acting Superintendent, Coudersport Area School District, 698 Dwight Street, Coudersport, PA  16915.

Last week in review: Pennsylvania College of Technology winter sports teams all tasted victory in conference action, with the women’s basketball team recording its third double-digit-win season in six campaigns under coach Britni Mohney.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Last week’s hometown highlights: Five players scored in double figures as the Wildcats snapped a six-game losing streak on Wednesday at Keystone College. Leading the offense in the United East win were Peyton Murphy, of Gallipolis, Ohio, with 17 points, Octavio Alexander, of Dallas, Texas, with 14 points, and Jay Henry, of Warminster, with 12 points.

At home on Saturday in a high-scoring UE win over Wilson College, Landon Reeder, of Montoursville, scored 28 points — including a game-winning trey as time expired — and had 12 rebounds, Alexander tallied 21 points and had 10 rebounds, Henry scored 16 points and handed out 10 assists, Murphy scored 16 points, and Owen Newcomer, of Newell, added 12 points.

BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Snow Squall Warning
National Weather Service State College PA
1007 AM EST Sun Jan 11 2026
The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a

* Snow Squall Warning for…
Northeastern Elk County in north central Pennsylvania… McKean County in north central Pennsylvania…
Northwestern Potter County in north central Pennsylvania…

* Until 1115 AM EST.

* At 1006 AM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line extending from near Coryville to Westline to James City, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD…Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to blowing snow and visibility rapidly falling to less than one-quarter mile. Wind gusts up to 35 mph.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous within minutes.

Locations impacted include…
Kane, Johnsonburg, Port Allegany, Smethport, Wetmore, Roulette, Betula, Wilcox, James City, Coryville, Crosby, and Cyclone.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden whiteout conditions.

&&
Bauco

No PennDOT CMS Boards are encompassed by this warning.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
609 AM EST Sun Jan 11 2026
…AN ENVIRONMENT POTENTIALLY CONDUCIVE FOR SNOW SQUALLS WILL
EXIST THIS MORNING OVER PARTS OF NORTHWEST AND CENTRAL
PENNSYLVANIA…

A reinforcing shot of cold air moving in this morning will help
to generate a line of heavier snow showers and possibly some
embedded, dangerous snow squalls.

Visibility restrictions to a half-mile or less, a quick coating
of snow on roadways, and brief wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are
expected to accompany many of these heavier snow showers.
Depending on exact air and road surface temperatures, as well as
the longevity of the snow, flash freeze conditions might develop
(a quick transition from wet to icy road surfaces). If this
combination of factors (poor visibility, gusty winds, and flash
freeze conditions) do develop at one time, then a Snow Squall
Warning would be issued for the affected area.

A line of heavier snow showers and possible snow squalls is
expected to affect the following locations at approximately the
reference times:
* Warren and Tidioute from about 8 to 9 am
* Bradford, Ridgway, St. Mary’s, Dubois, Johnstown, and Seven
Springs from about 9 to 10 am
* Coudersport, Emporium, Clearfield, Altoona, and Bedford from
about 10 to 11 am
* Renovo, State College, Huntingdon, and Breezewood from about 11
am to 12 noon

Use extra caution if you must travel into a snow squall, slow
down and consider exiting the highway. Rapid changes in visibility
and potentially slick roads may lead to accidents. Please use
extreme caution and allow plenty of stopping distance. Avoid
braking suddenly.
Jurewicz/Martin

*Winter Weather Advisory issued January 10 at 1:11PM EST until January 12 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6
inches in the most persistent lake snows. The highest amounts will
be across the Boston Hills and Chautauqua Ridge. Winds gusting as
high as 45 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE…Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie
Counties.

* WHEN…From 7 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds will down
tree branches and cause isolated power outages.

INSTRUCTIONS: Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling,
be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY

WARREN, Pa. – Scott Olewine of Warren County joined the Board of Trustees at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College on Friday, January 9. He was sworn into his position at the Board of Trustees’ first meeting of 2026, held at the institution’s Administrative Center. His experience and knowledge will be great additions for the institution going forward.

Olewine is an experienced business professional with a strong background in finance. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and holds several professional designations from The American College. Olewine is the Founder and Managing Partner of Olewine Financial Group, LLC in Warren.

Kennel position available. Position includes cleaning kennels, feeding dogs, doing laundry, dishes and walking dogs. Approx 20-30 hours a week. Am, Pm shifts, some weekends and some holidays.

$11 an hour. Must have reliable transportation and be reliable. 

Please call 814-203-6532 if interested or with any questions.

*Wind Advisory issued January 10 at 12:50AM EST until January 11 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

* WHAT…Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE…Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties.

* WHEN…From 8 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

INSTRUCTIONS: Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY

Firefighters of Star Hose Company #1 were on the scene early this morning for a vehicle accident on Hickory Street. The accident was originally reported by an iPhone notification.

When crews arrived, they found one vehicle overturned with no occupants in or around the vehicle. Pennsylvania State Police were notified and took over the investigation. Fire and EMS units then returned to service.

Updated information is now available. The lists of retail consignees have been updated for recalls:

• 042-2025, Mountain West Food Group, LLC Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O26 Contamination (Dec 27, 2025)
• 041-2025, Olympia Provisions Recalls Ready-to-Eat Holiday Kielbasa Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination (Dec 19, 2025)
• 039-2025, La Guadalupana Foods LLC Recalls Ready-To-Eat Frozen Tamales Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen (Dec 14, 2025)

On Friday, January 2, 2026, Kevin J. Dusenbury, Coroner, was sworn into office as Potter County Coroner by the Honorable Stephen Minor, for his ninth term in office.

Kevin states in these years he has been very thankful to the voters who have overwhelmingly supported him. He has made many friends in the day to day operation of the office with members of every fire and ambulance department, law enforcement, nurses and physicians, and the lab at UPMC Cole, along with his colleagues at the Erie County Coroner’s Office, and Dr. Todd, the pathologist at the Erie County Coroner’s Office.

The Coroner’s Office also is happy to share that through grants made available to the Coroner’s Offices throughout the Commonwealth, we have, over the years, received over $80,000.00 to use for expenses relevant to our office—at no expense to Potter County residents.

Dusenbury thanks each of the Deputy Coroners who serve with him. Kevin states he has an amazing group of partners who bring a wide range of talents to the office, from law enforcement, fire and EMS backgrounds, but is most especially thankful for the friendships he shares with each of them.

It is his sincere prayer that no family needs our services, but rest assured our office motto remains the same as day one, “qualified, experienced, available and caring, yes very caring.”

With Best Regards, Kevin J. Dusenbury, Potter County Coroner