HARRISBURG – The General Assembly has approved an increase in the payment in lieu of taxes (PILT) on state lands managed by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) and Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC), Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) announced today.

The PILT provides much-needed compensation to communities that have a high amount of state-owned land that is not subject to property taxes.

“This is great news for our region,” Causer said. “In addition to the immediate increase in the PILT rate, the bill will also adjust the rate for inflation every five years, ensuring our communities are more consistently and fairly compensated for the value of this land.”

Under the legislation, each of the three agencies would pay $9 per acre, split evenly among the county, municipality and school district in which the land is located. That’s an increase of $1.80 over the current rate. The increase will be funded through slot machine revenue.

WE HAVE LEARNED THAT A MAN CALLING HIMSELF A SHERIFF’S DEPUTY NAMED THOMAS BROWN FROM 814-888-1397 HAS BEEN CONTACTING MCKEAN COUNTY RESIDENTS. 

PLEASE DO NOT GIVE HIM ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION.  HE DOES NOT WORK FOR THE MCKEAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.   Created Jul 12th, 2024 @ 9:01 AM

The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday (weather permitting) from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, July 12th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

*  The outdoor market is held each Friday from May through October (weather permitting; on very rainy days, we will relocate into the Riley Gallery (if available)).  In November, the Farmers  Market goes indoors for the winter market.

 *  Market times have been established after many trial times over the years.  If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly.  They are willing to try to accommodate your request.

 *  If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-544-7313 netrabaker@hughes.net]

MAHLON DAVENPORT:  Sounds like nice weather for the market Friday, so I  plan to attend with handcrafted wooden bowls.

CARING CRAFTS will be attending this week’s Market! Weather Permitting! We will be bring a variety of Homemade Travel Pillows! Along with our Plastic Canvas Magnets/Ornaments! Our selection of both is very wide and unique! Don’t forget to like us Facebook! If your not able to stop by or would like to place an order please contact Jess at 814 203 2482! Caring Crafts excepts Cash or PayPal (cowgirl_jess16915@yahoo.com) payment! Hope to see everyone there! 

DIXON DESIGNS will be attending July 12th.  Earrings, bracelets, necklaces, anklets and smartwatch watch bands.  I accept cash payments.

BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce and plants.  We will have Black Raspberries, Romaine Lettuce, Rainbow Swiss Chard, Candy and Red Beets, Snap, Shell and Snow Peas, Purple French Beans.  And we will have Cilantro and Basil plants. We accept cash, checks, FMNP and credit cards. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com 

JULIE BENNETT is planning on being at the market with dish scrubbies and washcloths. I will also have cute crochet stuffed animals and various other handmade items. I will also have handcrafted earrings. I accept cash. For questions or to special order call/text 814-989-0413 or email julieb3440@gmail.com.

ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products. We accept cash or card payments. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.

CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the Farmers Market  July 12.  Our family gathering was wonderful. I will have cinnamon bread, pepperoni bread, cheese garlic bread, rye bread, and baguettes.Sweet treats are always part of our table menu. Vanilla yogurt with a side of homemade granola will be on ice. 

ALPACA CREATIONS will be a vender on Friday.   Bringing Alpaca yarns, variety & sizes of socks, large  assortment of hand knit and woven alpaca apparel. Plush alpaca bears, boot inserts, roving for spinning or felting. Get yarns  to work your crafts while staying in AC. Think about Christmas presents. CREDIT ACCEPTED . Pa preferred, juried, & member of Pa Wilds Artisan Trail. https://alpacas75.wixsite.com/website Alpaca Creations, follow on Facebook

​Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced a start date of Monday, July 15, for a paving project on Route 153 (Boone’s Mountain Road) in Houston Township, Clearfield County. This project will improve the safety and ride quality of the roadway.

Included in the project is pavement resurfacing and drainage improvements along Route 153 from the intersection of Route 255 at Penfield to the Elk County line on Boone’s Mountain. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours through a signed alternate traffic pattern.

Grannas Bros. Stone and Asphalt Company Inc. of Hollidaysburg, PA, is the contractor on this $5 million project. PennDOT expects work to be completed by late September.

Replacement of the traffic signal at the intersection of Routes 153 and Route 255 is also planned as part of this project.  PennDOT will announce the start of signal replacement at a later date.

Clearfield, PA –The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) alerted motorists that a Potter County box culvert replacement project will begin Monday, July 15. Spanning Shinglebolt Hollow Run along Route 3001 (East Fork Road) in Summit Township, the structure is nine feet long and carries an average of 144 vehicles daily. Replacing the box culvert will improve its rating from poor to good.

Starting July 15, PennDOT will close this section of Route 3001 and a detour using Route 44 (Coudersport Pike), Route 6 (Grand Army of the Republic Highway), and Route 872 (Inez Road) will be in place. The closure and detour are expected to be in effect through July 26. Residents along Route 3001 will be able to access their homes during the closure.

On July 11 at 2:05 pm Coudersport Fire Dept. was dispatched for an automatic fire alarm at 508 6th St. All units are holding in quarters

On July 11, at 2:00 pm Derrick City Fire and Bradford City Ambulance were dispatched 950 E. Main St. for a two-vehicle head-on crash with possible injuries.