Potter County Is Hiring Part-Time Postions
Position Opening
Potter County Sheriff’s Office
Part Time Courthouse Security Guard
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a part-time Security Guard position with the Sheriff’s Department at the Courthouse. Job descriptions/applications can be obtained from Potter County CareerLink and/or the Administrative Office, Suite 203 in the Gunzburger Building. Resumes and letters of interest should be submitted to Danielle Gietler; Executive Secretary/HR Admin. at dgietler@pottercountypa.net or at One North Main Street, Suite 203, Coudersport, PA 16915 and will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., April 24, 2024.
Position Opening
Potter County District Attorney Office
Part Time Secretary/Clerk
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a part-time Secretary/Clerk with the District Attorney’s Office. Job descriptions/applications can be obtained from Potter County CareerLink and/or the Administrative Office, Suite 203 in the Gunzburger Building. Resumes and letters of interest should be submitted to Danielle Gietler; Executive Secretary/HR Admin. at dgietler@pottercountypa.net or at One North Main Street, Suite 203, Coudersport, PA 16915 and will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., April 24, 2024.
The Annual Spring Antique Show at the PA Lumber Museum Is Today
Pennsylvania Lumber Museum
Bring the family to our Spring Antique Show on Saturday, April 20, and Sunday, April 21 to shop a variety of antiques and collectibles, including furniture, clothing, toys, books, and more. Historic trade demonstrations will be happening throughout the day.
Saturday only, visitors can see the museum’s steam-powered sawmill in action!
$8.00/Adult, $5.00/Youth (ages 4 to 11)
The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum is located at 5660 US Route 6, Ulysses TWP, PA 16948
Structure Fire In Wetmore Twp.
On April 21, Kane Fire Dept. and Ambulance were dispatched to 403 Pine St. for a structure fire with entrapment. The fire has been upgraded to a second alarm Ludlow Fire Dept. has also dispatched. Wilcox was dispatched. One Person was rescued from an upper story roof. The fire is out mop up is in progress
PennDOT McKean County Maintenance Work Schedule for the Week of April 22
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of April 15. 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:
Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning
- Route 346 (Washington Street) at a bridge near Hedgehog Lane in Bradford Township. Monday, April 22, through Friday, April 26. This work takes place off the roadway and has minimal, if any, traffic impact.
Pennsylvania has some of the oldest bridges in the country, with an age of more than 50 years on average. Preventive maintenance is vital in extending the life of the structures. As such, PennDOT maintenance crews perform some bridge deck patching and structural repairs.
MorePaid CNA Courses Accepting Admissions
BRADFORD, PA – The Pavilion, the skilled nursing facility at Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC), is offering paid certified nursing assistant (CNA) courses. The classes start upon acceptance into the program and offers rolling admissions throughout the year.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved course provides paid training for students. Evening and weekend classes may also be available.
MoreSilent Sky Features the Story of Henrietta Leavitt
Rehearsals are well underway for Hamilton-Gibson Productions’ presentation of Silent Sky, a play that shows its main character, Henrieta Leavitt, attempting to balance her work aspirations with home and family life.
Director Jessie Thompson says, “We hope to not only share the story of her significant contributions to science, but also to show what obstacles were in place, and how she dealt with them. She had strong and sometimes complicated family ties, and achieving certain milestones in her work was also very important to her.”
MoreBradford Hospital Foundation to host Women’s Wellness Tea on May 11
BRADFORD, PA – Bradford Hospital Foundation (BHF), the fundraising and philanthropic organization that supports Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC), is hosting a Women’s Wellness Tea on Saturday, May 11. The event is taking place at the Pennhills Country Club, Bradford, PA with all proceeds benefitting the BHF Sabrina Goode Imaging Services Fund.
MoreDemocrats Donate to Cuba Food Pantry
Belmont, NY – The Allegany County Democrats collected 12 bags/boxes of non-perishable food and personal care items when they met recently in Cuba. The goods were donated to the food pantry operated by the Cuba Council of Churches: Our Lady of Angels Roman Catholic Church, Christ Episcopal Church, First Baptist Church, Cuba United Methodist Church, and North Park Wesleyan Church. This service project is one of the ways the Democratic Committee lives its motto: “Serving our Community”.
“It always warms the heart and stirs the soul to see the people of our community step up to take care of the poor,” states Pastor Jon Ward of North Park Wesleyan. “Our Food Pantry is for the residents of the Cuba part of the Cuba-Rushford School District. We assist people with food in difficult times as well as gas vouchers for medical trips or job interviews, lodging in emergency situations, and a massive Holiday Assistance Program each year at Christmas”.
The pantry is located at the First Baptist Church, 17 South St., and is open by appointment. Simply call 585-968-2347 (North Park Wesleyan Church’s office) for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Please join the county Democrats on Saturday, May 11th in Little Genesee for coffee and to support the community’s local food pantry. Contact us for details at info@alleganycountydemocrats.org, or 585-610-4321 or on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/alleganycodems ) or Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@allegany_ny_dems )
The Allegany County Democratic Committee is the official governing body for the County Party, working toward broader representation by Democrats at the local, state, and national levels.
Election Day is Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
What’s your plan to vote?
STEP 1: ARE YOU READY TO VOTE?
Check your voting registration status at vote.pa.gov/status. Check your county’s website to preview a sample ballot.
STEP 2: HOW WILL YOU VOTE?
AT THE POLLS:
- You can find your assigned polling place by checking the location listed at the bottom of your registration status page. Be sure to arrange transportation in advance.
- Polling locations are open April 23 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- If you are in line by 8 p.m., you will be able to cast your ballot.
- If it is your first time voting at your polling location, make sure you have one of the required forms of identification.
BY MAIL BALLOT:
MorePotter County Seeks Grant For Gunzburger Building Project
April 18th, 2024—Potter County Commissioners Nancy Grupp, Robert Rossman and Paul Heimel are working with Maintenance Director Joe Kurtz on a plan to deal with the deterioration of windows at the F.W. Gunzburger County Office Building. In anticipation of a project that could cost more than $1 million, involving nearly 250 windows as well as frames and entry systems, county leaders are seeking state and/or federal grants. One potential funding source being pursued is a Community Facilities grant involving federal funding administered by the Pa. Dept. of Community and Economic Development.
The money would be used for materials, labor, site preparation, engineering and related services. New windows would preserve the historic building and ensure its continued use for county government operations, education, access to technology and health care, conferences, gymnasium recreation, community and government meetings and other functions. Two tenants, Penn State Extension and Dickinson Center Inc., would also benefit. In the long term, much of the project cost would be recovered through substantial reductions in energy costs.
MoreThe PA Route 6 Alliance Is Seeking A Project Manager
Title: Project Manager (Full-Time) Health Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Retirement Plan
Salary ($38,000-$44,000) based on education and experience.
About the Organization:
The PA Route 6 Alliance is a 501(c)(3) organization established in 2003 to manage the 11-county PA Route 6 Heritage Corridor through implementation of the Strategic Management Action Plan, branding and marketing plans, community development programs, and other planning efforts.
The Alliance includes representatives from eleven counties, nine convention and visitor bureaus, four Heritage Areas, and many local development districts, Chambers of Commerce, businesses, and organizations throughout the corridor region and greater state of Pennsylvania. Under the leadership of the PA Route 6 Alliance, these citizens join together to preserve, enhance, and promote the historic highway and treasured resources that contribute to their shared sense of place. Using the corridor’s Strategic Management Action Plan as a guide, they initiate heritage tourism development strategies to promote more sustainable local economies and enhance the quality of life in every community along US Route 6 in Pennsylvania and the surrounding PA Route 6 Heritage Corridor Region.
Services — The PA Route 6 Alliance has 6 areas of concentration, each intended to help make the PA Route 6 Heritage Corridor a great place to visit and even better place to live. They include:
- Tourism Promotion
- Cultural Conservation
- Education and Interpretation
- Open Spaces and Recreation
- Economic Development
- Partnership
Mission — US Route 6 in Pennsylvania, which passes through the 11 counties of Crawford, Erie, Warren, McKean, Potter, Tioga, Bradford, Wyoming, Lackawanna, Wayne, and Pike, is the focus of an effort to preserve, enhance, and promote the transportation heritage of one of the nation’s first transcontinental highways, the rural communities linked by the highway, and the natural scenic beauty of one of America’s favorite road trips.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
Requirements:
Degree in communications, marketing, business management, planning or five years experience in project management, public relations or marketing are preferred.
Physical Demands — Must be able to operate a motor vehicle in variable conditions (including day and night, all seasons and weather, and rural and urban terrain) to travel throughout the 11-county PA Route 6 Heritage Corridor and occasionally throughout the rest of Pennsylvania and into neighboring states to meet with groups and/or individuals at their place of work or established meeting location. Some bending, lifting/carrying of moderately heavy/bulky objects, walking moderate distances, and climbing stairs may be necessary.
Work Environment — Work is primarily in an office setting. Flexibility required due to varying times and locations of meetings as well as travel with overnight stays. A valid driver’s license and active auto insurance policy are required. Must be willing to work well independently as well as part of a team. Must be able to clearly communicate with the public and effectively respond to questions, in both individual and group meeting situations.
Roles and Responsibilities:
(Including, but not limited to…)
- Program Management
- Manage projects as defined by the PA Route 6 Management Action Plan, DCNR directives and Executive Director.
- Coordinate meetings of the Heritage Communities Committee and other related committees including timely creation and distribution of agendas, minutes, and reports.
- Meet with Heritage Community Representatives annually to review community progress, needs, and feedback, and compile findings in an annual report(s).
- Serve as liaison between the Heritage Communities Committee, Board of Directors, and other committees to communicate community needs and aid in future programming.
- Manage the planning and execution of both virtual and in-person educational programs, workshops, and special events for Community Representatives and regional stakeholders.
- Monitor, track, and report metrics in relation to programming and target market(s).
- Administrative
- Serve as the primary phone/email contact for the organization while maintaining a friendly and professional demeanor, accurate documentation, and timely follow-through.
- Communicate with Executive Director to establish and maintain effective and efficient office management systems and processes.
- Manage volunteers and/or intern staff.
- Maintain and build upon the organization’s contacts and contact groups.
- Coordinate meetings of the Board of Directors and other related committees including timely creation and distribution of agendas, minutes, and reports.
- Marketing
- Coordinate meetings of the Tourism Promotion Advisory Council (TPAC) and other related committees including timely creation and distribution of agendas, minutes, and reports.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director and Marketing Committee Chairperson on the development of public relations and marketing plans.
- Maintain an established schedule of writing, designing, and distributing informative and engaging e-newsletters.
- Maintain positive press relations through well-written press releases and their timely release according to an established schedule.
- Maintain and update the website(s), communicating with tourism partners to ensure accuracy of member information and event listings.
- Monitor and maintain the organization’s social media presence with a focus on growing audience and reach.
- Monitor, track, and report insights and analytics in relation to target market(s) and marketing efforts.
- Coordinate and execute cooperative advertising campaigns and promotions.
- Manage the fulfillment of digital and print brochures/guides as well as the tracking and reporting of inventory and distribution.
- Aid the graphic designer in creation of digital assets and print publications.
- Design flyers, posters, and other digital and print assets as needed.
Think You’re a Great Fit for the Team?
Tell us why in a professional but personable letter of interest! Send it, along with your resume and our general employment application to candace@paroute6.com by April 30th.
The application can be found at paroute6.com/join-our-team/.
PA Route 6 Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.