The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will hold its 15th Empty Bowls and Baskets Dinner on Thursday, March 27.

The event, which raises awareness and money and awareness about hunger in the Bradford area, will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Mukaiyama University Room in the Frame-Westerberg Commons. A requested donation of $10 for the public and $5 for Pitt-Bradford students and children will be accepted at the door.

The tasting will include an array of homemade soups, bread and baked goods along with beverages. Diners may take home a handcrafted basket, ceramic bowl or napkin set as a reminder that someone else’s bowl might be empty.

 The event is a community-wide effort. Pitt-Bradford students, faculty and staff wove baskets, local school students made artwork, and local artisans and students contributed bowls.

Members of the Port Allegany Youth Group enjoyed an afternoon of bowling at the Byllye Lanes in Bradford.  Pictured (left to right) Lily Madison, Molly Barber, Mallory Johnson, Patrick MaMahon, Lillianne Reed, Christian Reed, Maci Lowman, Carri Madison, Patrick Johnson, J.T. Madison, Delany Stromberg, Levi Howard and Archer Trimm.  The Youth Group meets every other Sunday at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Port Allegany.  All are welcome!

Unleash your productivity and take control of your data! Do you manage large sets of numbers, names, dates, or other pieces of information? If so, then you need to know how to create worksheets to manage, store, organize, and even analyze this information. Excel, Microsoft’s powerful spreadsheet software, is the most widely used program for these tasks, and most workplaces want new employees to have a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel.

Kenneth E. Thom, 66, of Ridgway, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at his residence.

Ken was born on June 28, 1958, in Ridgway, a son of Philip (Kitty) Thom and the late Dolores Kline.

On June 29, 2002 Ken married Sue Monella of Ridgway, who survives. Together they shared more than 22 years of love and marriage.

Ken graduated from Ridgway High School, class of 1976. He was employed by US Resistor for many years. Ken could often be found outdoors, spending time at camp watching the river or attending his granddaughter’s softball games. He enjoyed watching dirt track races and his grandson’s BMX races. He was an avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan, attending many games over the years. Ken faced many medical hardships in his life, needing a double lung transplant in 2013, and a kidney transplant in 2020. He loved nothing more than spending time with his wife and his family.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced a contractor has started preliminary work to replace a bridge spanning Oswayo Creek near the intersection of Derring Hollow Road, approximately 1.5 miles Southeast of Oswayo, in Hebron Township, Potter County. This project will improve the overall condition rating of the bridge from poor to good.

Current work will have little or no impact on travel, however, crews will establish a three-day detour around the bridge in April, after which single lane closures will be used with temporary signals providing traffic control. PennDOT will issue updates on project progress as the implementation of these alternate traffic patterns approach. Once in place, the three-day detour will utilize Routes 44, 49, and 449 to route traffic around the project site.

Overall work on this project includes the replacement of the existing bridge with a new structure, reconstruction of the approaching roadway, and related construction. John Nastase Construction of Snow Shoe, PA is the contractor on this $2 million project. PennDOT anticipates completion in October.

Motorists are advised that starting next week, a portion of Cummings Creek Road (Route 4027) will be closed in Farmington Township, Tioga County, for a bridge replacement project. The bridge, which carries Cummings Creek Road over Cummings Creek is located between Elkhorn Road (Route 4024) and Watson Road.

Starting on Monday, March 31, 2025, Cummings Creek Road will be closed between Route 249 and Route 49, while a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) department force bridge crew prepare to remove the existing structure. Work on the project includes removal of the existing structure, replacement with a box culvert, paving, line painting, and guide rail upgrades.

A detour using Route 249, Losey Creek Road (Route 4017), and Route 49 will be in place for the duration of the project. The project is anticipated to be completed in June 2025, weather permitting.

Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution.

3 Day Estate Sale! March 28, 29, 30 Friday and Saturday 9am to 5, Sunday 9am to 2pm

68 Walker Ave. Bradford, PA (1 way street, do not block the road or driveways).

Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, dining furniture, books, Zippos, living-room furniture, electric recliner,

Loom, CDs, records, movies, full bed, dressers, humidor, vintage glass, European items, yarn, hutches, Kitchen-aid, exercise equipment, shelves, trunks, carvings, hand tools, power tools, antique burners, TVs, VCR, clocks, radios, cameras, stands, fine china, sterling plate items, paintings, collector items, lamps, towels, bedding, kitchen items, and so much more.

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:

1. Conduct patient assessments, perform physicals, order medications, and provide healthcare as required for all inmates at the County Jail.
2. Conduct blood draws, urine samples, pregnancy testing, and strep testing as necessary.
3. Maintain an accurate filing system to ensure consistency and accuracy of treatment programs and the reports prepared for the physician.
4. Train inmates and staff on health issues, such as medication dispensation and what to look for in each inmate’s condition.
5. Work independently, as well as under direction; make critical decisions, often in stressful situations.
6. Assure accurate filing systems and compliance with record keeping requirements.
7. Serve on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week as needed.
8. At times must fill in for Mental Health provider, giving guidance and counseling to inmates.
9. Assist in managing and tracking the inmate prescription process to ensure appropriate care and eliminate the chances of medications abuse.
10. Identify and develop patient care planning and monitor the plan.
11. Schedule medical testing with the County Physician and/or hospital personnel.
12. Conduct research for inmate medical records.
13. Take physician orders and transcribe them.
14. 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.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced a contractor has started preliminary work to replace a bridge spanning Oswayo Creek near the intersection of Derring Hollow Road, approximately 1.5 miles Southeast of Oswayo, in Hebron Township, Potter County. This project will improve the overall condition rating of the bridge from poor to good.

Current work will have little or no impact on travel, however, crews will establish a three-day detour around the bridge in April, after which single lane closures will be used with temporary signals providing traffic control. PennDOT will issue updates on project progress as the implementation of these alternate traffic patterns approach. Once in place, the three-day detour will utilize Routes 44, 49, and 449 to route traffic around the project site.

Overall work on this project includes the replacement of the existing bridge with a new structure, reconstruction of the approaching roadway, and related construction. John Nastase Construction of Snow Shoe, PA is the contractor on this $2 million project. PennDOT anticipates completion in October.