Potter County Conservation Is Accepting Sealed Bids
NEWS
VENDORS SOUGHT FOR JULY 21st SENIOR EXPO AND POTTER COUNTY SENIOR CENTER’S COUNTY WIDE GET- TOGETHER AT THE COUDERSPORT ARBORETUM
A SENIOR EXPO AND POTTER COUNTY SENIOR CENTER’S COUNTY WIDE GET-TOGETHER will be held at the Coudersport Arboretum located at 201 S West Street, Coudersport, on Monday, July 21, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. In the event of rain, the event will be held at the Gunzburger County Office Building gymnasium located at 1 North Main Street, Coudersport. Enter at the rear of the building.
The SENIOR EXPO is sponsored by the Coudersport Arboretum Association and in collaboration with Potter County Human Services Area Agency on Aging. The Potter County Senior Center’s County Wide Get-together will again join the Senior Expo. Participants from the Coudersport, Galeton, Ulysses and Oswayo Valley Senior Centers will attend to visit the vendor displays, enjoy morning refreshments, a hot dog lunch and participate in games and activities.
Causer Supports Bill to Aid Rural Health Care Access
Working to boost access to health care in rural communities, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) today joined a majority in the state House to approve legislation that would create a grant program aimed at boosting recruitment of health care providers.
“People in rural communities deserve access to quality health care without having to travel for hours to get it. It’s not just a matter of convenience but public safety,” Causer said. “One of the challenges facing our hospitals in providing that care is the ability to recruit physicians and other health care professionals to practice in areas like ours. This grant program would provide a valuable incentive to help.”
Moul Bill to Allow Cash as Payment for School Events Advances
Today, the House Commerce Committee unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams), which would make cash an acceptable form of payment for admission to school-sponsored events.
“Currently, many schools across our Commonwealth are rejecting cash as a form of payment for school-sponsored activities and are instead requiring spectators to use credit or debit cards. To make matters worse, some events, particularly those involving the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), conduct ticket sales exclusively online through an app,” said Moul. “These policies have disenfranchised many seniors, poor people and children who may not have credit cards, smart phones or the technical capabilities to access the internet to purchase tickets.
“Ticket purchases via the internet or apps also require buyers to surrender a lot of personal information. This is particularly troublesome for senior citizens, a group often targeted by scams. People simply want to see their child, grandchild or friends play ball. My billwould permit anyone willing to pay with cash – the legal currency of the United States – to gain admission to a high school sporting event or activity. We should be encouraging the public to attend, not shutting them out,” Moul said.
House Bill 685 now goes to the full House for consideration.
To see Moul’s comments and discussion in committee, visit https://repmoul.com/video/latestvideo
Bytes & Insights Workshops at Potter County Senior Centers
The Bytes & Insights workshops aim to bridge the generational digital divide by empowering senior citizens with accessible technological support while providing practical clinical experience for high school IT students. 9
This class will allow seniors to bring their technical questions and challenges, fostering a supportive environment for learning and interaction.
The Education Council’s Seniors 2 Seniors program provides Bytes & Insights workshops free to Potter County senior citizens.
ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE SPREAD THIS AFTERNOON
A combination of dry and windy conditions this afternoon will create an elevated risk of wildfire spread across Central Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will range from 20
to 30 percent accompanied by southerly wind gusts between 20 and 30 mph.
Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches. Hold on to your cigarette butts! If dry grasses and tree litter begin to burn, the fire will have the potential to spread rapidly.
For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire prevention and education, please visit the Pennsylvania Department
of Conservation and Natural Resources website at
http://dcnr.pa.gov/Communities/Wildfire.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA
Meetings are being live streamed right on our website now:
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
March 19, 2025
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- 250th Committee
- County Forests
- Community Service Recognition Calendar
- NYSAC State Budget Update
- Executive Session (Matters regarding the employment history of a particular person and matters regarding the appointment, employment, or promotion of a particular person.)
- Unfinished Business
- New Business
- Good of the Order
- Adjourn
SFH Guaranteed Origination
March 18, 2025
Retraction of Non-U.S. Citizen Eligibility
The Single-Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (SFHGLP) is immediately terminating the temporary authority originally communicated on April 29, 2022. The authority allowed some non-U.S. Citizens to be eligible to apply for a guaranteed loan. As of March 18, 2025, the temporary authority is no longer valid. Updates to Chapter 8 of Handbook 1-3555 are forthcoming.
In addition, USDA is posting a Job Aid to help assist you in determining eligibility on the USDA LINC Training and Resource Library.
Thank you for supporting the Single-Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program!
This is an Important Message from NY Alert
HEADLINE: NYS Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert Alert for PARIS COTTON on March 18, 2025 at 02:08 pm has been cancelled.
DESCRIPTION: The New York State Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert on behalf of the Cheektowaga Town Police Department for PARIS COTTON is now cancelled as of 06:14 pm on March 18, 2025.
Harrison & Muriel Dauer Stackpole Fund to offer grant funding to local groups
Elk County organizations are invited to apply for grants through the current round of funding available through the Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Fund, held at the Elk County Community Foundation.
The deadline to apply is April 15, 2025. The fund offers an open grant process that seeks to support causes and projects that improve the quality of life in our Elk County area.
Port Allegany Rotary Club Night AT The Races April 5th
The Port Allegany Rotary Club will once again host A Night at the Races, Saturday, April 5 at the Port Allegany Moose Lodge located at 35 Pearl Street. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and races begin at 6 p.m. The night will feature 11 high definition DVD horse races projected on a big screen – 10 horses in each race. Action race 11 – attendees can bid to buy a horse for this race at the end of race 10. There will be a best hat contest. There will be $2 (cash only) bests on each race, games of chance, 50/50 tickets, door prizes, a cash bar and food for purchase. The horses and jockeys will be sold in advance and randomly placed in races after all 100 are sold. To purchase, text 814-598-1942 for details. Tickets for the event are available from any Rotarian, at Karen’s Styling Salon, Davenport Port Beverage and JVB bank at a cost of $20. Race caller is “Racin’ Jason Christopher. You must be 21 to attend. No outside alcohol is permitted. .
Final 2025 workshops offer pesticide applicator recertification opportunities
Pennsylvania pesticide applicators seeking recertification credits can earn two core and two category credits in private category, 01 or 18 during an upcoming Penn State Extension workshop.
The “Agronomic Pesticide Update” workshops will take place in the following nearby locations:
Hoss’s Steak and Sea House in St Marys, Pa on March 19 from 10am to noon
Penn State DuBois Hiller Auditorium in DuBois, Pa on March 19 from 7pm to 9pm
McKean County Is Seeking And LPN For The County Jail
McKean County Jail LPN
McKean County is seeking a qualified and highly motivated applicant to perform the duties of a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the County Jail.
Primary responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
- Conduct patient assessments, perform physicals, order medications, and provide healthcare as required for all inmates at the County Jail.
- Conduct blood draws, urine samples, pregnancy testing, and strep testing as necessary.
- Maintain an accurate filing system to ensure consistency and accuracy of treatment programs and the reports prepared for the physician.
- Train inmates and staff on health issues, such as medication dispensation and what to look for in each inmate’s condition.
- Work independently, as well as under direction; make critical decisions, often in stressful situations.
- Assure accurate filing systems and compliance with record keeping requirements.
- Serve on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week as needed.
- At times must fill in for Mental Health provider, giving guidance and counseling to inmates.
- Assist in managing and tracking the inmate prescription process to ensure appropriate care and eliminate the chances of medications abuse.
- Identify and develop patient care planning and monitor the plan.
- Schedule medical testing with the County Physician and/or hospital personnel.
- Conduct research for inmate medical records.
- Take physician orders and transcribe them.
- Assist with other such duties as may be assigned for the successful operation of the department.
Requirements for Candidates:
- Minimum requirement as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
- One-year experience with adults in a treatment setting.
Qualified candidates can apply by completing a McKean County job application and submitting a resume to Michele Jubon, Director of Human Resources, McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, via email to mmjubon@mckeancountypa.gov, or by applying online at indeed.com. Applications are available in the Human Resources Department at the Courthouse or online at www.mckeancountypa.gov. McKean County is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.
Oswayo Valley Senior Center Closed Today
Oswayo Valley Sr. Center is closed today, March 17, 2025, due to no electricity at the center and the kitchen in Roulette’s inability to prepare food for the center, without electricity.
Ulysses Sr. Center is closed today, March 17, 2025, because the kitchen in Roulette has no electricity and is unable to prepare food for the center.
Potter County Human Services Closed Today
Potter County Human Services will be closed today due to no power and no internet
Severe Thunder Storm And Tornado Watch Upgraded To A Warning For Cameron County, Elk County, Potter County McKean County
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service State College PA
200 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025
The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Cameron County in north central Pennsylvania...
Northern Elk County in north central Pennsylvania...
Southeastern McKean County in north central Pennsylvania...
* Until 230 PM EDT.
* At 200 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over
Portland Mills, moving northeast at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* These dangerous storms will be near...
St. Marys, East Branch Dam, and Johnsonburg around 210 PM EDT.
Betula and Elk River around 220 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mount
Jewett.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
Tornado Warning
PAC083-105-161900-
/O.NEW.KCTP.TO.W.0005.250316T1834Z-250316T1900Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service State College PA
234 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025
The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Eastern McKean County in north central Pennsylvania...
Northwestern Potter County in north central Pennsylvania...
* Until 300 PM EDT.
* At 233 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over
Crosby, moving northeast at 70 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* These dangerous storms will be near...
Smethport and Coryville around 240 PM EDT.
Shinglehouse around 250 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Ceres
and Eldred.
This includes the following highways...
Route 6 from west of Smethport to east of Port Allegany.
State Road 46 from Smethport to Farmers Valley.
State Road 59 from west of Smethport to Smethport.
State Road 446 from Farmers Valley to the New York border.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
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LAT...LON 4195 7803 4166 7837 4169 7848 4180 7856
4200 7839 4200 7814
TIME...MOT...LOC 1833Z 210DEG 61KT 4176 7844
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Lambert
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
PAC023-027-033-035-047-083-105-161945-
/O.NEW.KCTP.SV.W.0005.250316T1827Z-250316T1945Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service State College PA
227 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025
The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Cameron County in north central Pennsylvania...
Centre County in central Pennsylvania...
Eastern Clearfield County in central Pennsylvania...
Clinton County in north central Pennsylvania...
Eastern Elk County in north central Pennsylvania...
Eastern McKean County in north central Pennsylvania...
Potter County in north central Pennsylvania...
* Until 345 PM EDT.
* At 226 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Rew to Betula to Benezette to Medix Run to Jeffries
to Sinking Valley, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
* Locations impacted include...
Cross Fork, Tussey Mountain Ski Area, Monument, Glen Union, Ceres,
Galeton, Pine Grove Mills, Bradford, Austin, Hicks Run, Kinzua
Bridge State Park, and Howard.
Radar has indicated rotation within these severe thunderstorms.
Although a tornado is not immediately likely, tornadoes can develop
quickly during severe thunderstorms.
For those driving on Interstate 80, this includes areas between the
Penfield and Loganton exits, specifically from mile markers 114 to
182.
This includes Interstate 99 from mile markers 56 to 85.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
These are dangerous storms. To stay safe, immediately move inside a
well built structure and stay away from windows.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for central and
north central Pennsylvania.
Tornado Watch For 23 Counties In Central Pennsylvania
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 54 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 23 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
BEDFORD BLAIR CAMBRIA CAMERON CENTRE CLEARFIELD CLINTON CUMBERLAND ELK FRANKLIN FULTON HUNTINGDON JUNIATA LYCOMING MCKEAN MIFFLIN PERRY POTTER SNYDER SOMERSET TIOGA UNION WARREN
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALTOONA, BEDFORD, BRADFORD, CARLISLE, CHAMBERSBURG, CLEARFIELD, COUDERSPORT, DUBOIS, EMPORIUM, HUNTINGDON, JOHNSTOWN, LEWISBURG, LEWISTOWN, LOCK HAVEN, MANSFIELD, MCCONNELLSBURG, MIFFLINTOWN, MOUNT UNION, NEWPORT, RENOVO, RIDGWAY, SELINSGROVE, SOMERSET, ST. MARYS, STATE COLLEGE, WARREN, WAYNESBORO, WELLSBORO, AND WILLIAMSPORT.
