Sheetz is closing its doors in Emporium on September 29. Sheetz district manager notified the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce of the decision the same day employees were told of the closing. Immediately the chamber, Emporium Borough and Cameron County Commissioners began contacting the corporate office. Following two days of discussions it became clear that Sheetz is not interested in staying in the county. Company officials cited a fueling system that must be replaced and the current location which prevents expansion.

The property is owned by Sheetz and the site selector, Allen Stevens, says the fuel tanks will be removed, and the building and land will be offered for sale. Cameron County Commissioner Jessica Herzing expressed to Stevens that the process must be expedited to avoid an eyesore in the middle of downtown Emporium.

Program Title: Monarch Mania

Date: Saturday, August 17^th

Time: 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Location: Environmental Learning Center

Description: Did you know that monarchs can travel up to 2,500 miles during their migration route? Join the park educator to look for these milkweed butterflies throughout the park and learn about their great migration!  Short talk on monarchs, followed by exploring the park and tagging monarchs if we catch any – wear sturdy shoes and nets will be provided.

Gertrude Hawk Candy Bar Sale: The library is selling Gertrude Hawk candy bars invarious flavors. Stop at the library or Sprout’s Drug Store and get some today!

Bloomsburg Children’s Museum: Solar Critters: *As of 8/1/24, this program is nowfull.* Join us on Thursday, August 8th at 12:30 pm to design a critter and then create an electrical circuit with a solar panel and a motor. This class is for children aged 5-11 and has a seating limit. Please call or stop in at the library to sign up! 814-697-6691

McKean County is seeking qualified and highly motivated applicants to perform the duties of Enforcement Officer for the Domestic Relations Office.

The requirements for this position are:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree in social work, legal, business, or comparable field desirable.

Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience dealing with the general public.

Special Requirements:

• Working knowledge of computers and office equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Capable of handling multi-tasks and able to change priorities.
• Must be able to maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Capable of traveling as required for training or other job-related purposes.

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume and McKean County job application to Amy Lathrop, Director at AmyLathrop@pacses.com

Applications are available in the Human Resources Department at the Courthouse or at www.mckeancountypa.gov.

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations for the interview due to a disability, please advise the interviewer of the accommodations you require well in advance of the scheduled date. 

McKean County is seeking qualified and highly motivated applicants to perform the duties of Establishment Officer for the Domestic Relations Office.

The requirements for this position are:

Education: Associate Degree, preferably in legal secretary or paralegal field.  Training in EXCEL and WORD required.

Experience: Minimum 1-2 years office experience; law office experience helpful.

Special Requirements:

1. Strong multi-task capabilities.
2. Excellent inter-personal skills in dealing with highly emotional situations.
3. Thorough office practices background, ideally in a legal office setting.
4. Able to maintain continuing education training requirements.
5. Ability to grasp new processes or procedures quickly, some involving legal technicalities, and attention to detail.
6. Able to work in a fast-paced environment under specific time deadlines.
7. Capable of organizing and prioritizing job duties; able to make routine to moderately difficult decisions under minimal supervision.

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume and McKean County job application to Amy Lathrop, Director at AmyLathrop@pacses.com

Applications are available in the Human Resources Department at the Courthouse or at www.mckeancountypa.gov.   

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations for the interview due to a disability, please advise the interviewer of the accommodations you require well in advance of the scheduled date. 

McKEAN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLO

Montoursville, PA – Motorists in north central Pennsylvania are advised the following roads in the area (listed by county) are closed or have a lane restriction due to flooding, downed trees or utilities. Updates will be sent periodically.

Lycoming

• Sylvan Dell Road (Route 2012) between Second Avenue in South Williamsport and Old Montgomery Road in Armstrong Township.
• Little Pine Creek Road (Route 4001) between Route 44 and Route 287 in Cummings Township.
• (LONG-TERM CLOSURE)Route 14 between the ramp to Route 15 to Trout Run Mountain Road (Route 1002) in Lewis Township.
  • Long-term closure due to extensive flood damage.
  • A detour using Trout Run Mountain Road (Route 1002), Lycoming Creek Road (Route 1017), and Route 973 is in place.
• (LONG-TERM CLOSURE) Little Pine Creek Road (Route 4001) between Route 287 in English Center, Pine Township and Route 44 in Waterville, Cummings Township.
  • Long-term closure due to extensive flood damage.
  • A detour using Route 287, Route 973, and Route 44 is being put in place.

Northumberland

• Route 405 between Susquehanna Trail (Route 1007) and Ninth Street in Milton Borough, Turbot Township.
  • A detour using Route 254, Route 147, and Susquehanna Trail is in place.
• (OPEN) Brimmer Ave (Route 1014) between Canal Street and the Union County line in White Deer Township.

Union

• River Road (Route 1005) between Route 15 and Anthony Street in Kelly Township.
• River Road (Route 1008) between Tabernacle Road and New Columbia Road / Main Street in White Deer Township.
• (OPEN) White Deer Pike (Route 1010) between Old Route 15 in White Deer Township and Brimmer Avenue in Watsontown.

Snyder

• White Top Road (Route 1007) between Jones Hill Road and Short Road in Washington Township.
• Middle Creek Road (Route 2009) between Route 35 and Market Street (Route 2017) in Penn Township.

Tioga

• Phoenix Road (Route 3003) between Route 6 and the Potter County line in Gaines Township.
• California Road (Route 4007) at the intersection with Scott Hill Road in Brookfield. (Lane Restriction)
• (LONG-TERM CLOSURE) Canada Road (Route 2025) between Cherry Flats Road (Route 2018) in Covington Township and West Hill Road (Route 2022) in Putnam Township.
  • A detour using Old State Road (Route 2022) and Williamson Road (Route 2005) is in place.
• (LONG-TERM CLOSURE) Wattles Run Road Potter Brook Road (Route 4001) at the bridge in Clymer Township.
  • Long-term closure due to extensive flood damage.
  • A detour using Route 49 and Route 349 is being put in place.
• (LONG-TERM CLOSURE) North Road (Route 4007) between Route 249 and California Road (Route 4007) in Brookfield Township.
  • Long-term closure due to extensive flood damage.
  • A detour using Route 249, Austinburg Road (Route 4009), and Route 49 is being put in place.

We have sustained flood damage to our building in Ulysses. THANK YOU to the many friends and family that have come to our aid in the clean up process. It means more than we can express. Our office and conference room were not damaged. The crematory building was not damaged. While repairs are being made, visitations and services will need to be held at alternate locations. We will strive to serve to the best of our ability. Thank you for your kindness, patience, and understanding.
Sincerely,

Benjamin R. Olney

Dylan P. FoustDale R. Howell

Montoursville, PA – Motorists in north central Pennsylvania are advised the following roads in the area (listed by county) are closed or have a lane restriction due to flooding, downed trees or utilities. Updates will be sent periodically.

Lycoming

• Route 284 between Route 287 and Route 15 in Pine Township.
• (OPEN) Trout Run Mountain Road (Route 1002) between Route 14 in Lewis Township and Rose Valley Road in Gamble Township.
• Sylvan Dell Road (Route 2012) between Second Avenue in South Williamsport and Old Montgomery Road in Armstrong Township.
• (OPEN) Pleasant Valley Road (Route 2022) between Rose Valley Road (Route 1001) and Lycoming Creek Road (Route 1017) in Hepburn Township.
• (OPEN) Arch Street (Route 2064) between the intersection with Arch Street in Duboistown Borough and the intersection with Arch Street in the City of Williamsport.
• Little Pine Creek Road (Route 4001) between Route 44 and Route 287 in Cummings Township.
• (LONG-TERM CLOSURE)Route 14 between the ramp to Route 15 to Trout Run Mountain Road (Route 1002) in Lewis Township.
  • Long-term closure due to extensive flood damage.
  • A detour using Trout Run Mountain Road (Route 1002), Lycoming Creek Road (Route 1017), and Route 973 is in place.
• (LONG-TERM CLOSURE) Little Pine Creek Road (Route 4001) between Route 287 in English Center, Pine Township and Route 44 in Waterville, Cummings Township.
  • Long-term closure due to extensive flood damage.
  • A detour using Route 287, Route 973, and Route 44 is being put in place.

Northumberland

• Route 405 between Susquehanna Trail (Route 1007) and Ninth Street in Milton Borough, Turbot Township.
  • A detour using Route 254, Route 147, and Susquehanna Trail is in place.
• (NEW)Brimmer Ave (Route 1014) between Canal Street and the Union County line in White Deer Township.

Union

• River Road (Route 1005) between Route 15 and Anthony Street in Kelly Township.
• River Road (Route 1008) between Tabernacle Road and New Columbia Road / Main Street in White Deer Township.
• (NEW) White Deer Pike (Route 1010) between Old Route 15 in White Deer Township and Brimmer Avenue in Watsontown.

Snyder

• White Top Road (Route 1007) between Jones Hill Road and Short Road in Washington Township.
• Middle Creek Road (Route 2009) between Route 35 and Market Street (Route 2017) in Penn Township.

Tioga

• Phoenix Road (Route 3003) between Route 6 and the Potter County line in Gaines Township.
• (LONG-TERM CLOSURE) Canada Road (Route 2025) between Cherry Flats Road (Route 2018) in Covington Township and West Hill Road (Route 2022) in Putnam Township.
  • A detour using Old State Road (Route 2022) and Williamson Road (Route 2005) is in place.
• (LONG-TERM CLOSURE) Wattles Run Road Potter Brook Road (Route 4001) at the bridge in Clymer Township.
  • Long-term closure due to extensive flood damage.
  • A detour using Route 49 and Route 349 is being put in place.
• (LONG-TERM CLOSURE) North Road (Route 4007) between Route 249 and California Road (Route 4007) in Brookfield Township.
  • Long-term closure due to extensive flood damage.
  • A detour using Route 249, Austinburg Road (Route 4009), and Route 49 is being put in place.

Sunken Branch – Closed.

Rock Run Road – Closed from Lyman Run Vista to Lyman Run Road

Lyman Run Road – Closed from Brown Hollow to the intersection of Thompson Run Road

The Coudersport Bible Institute will be starting its fall Semester Tuesday September 10. Classes run Tuesday and Thursday for 14 weeks, from 6:30- 8:00pm , located in the Life Center Classroom 2 ( the class will be available in person and online via Zoom) A Cost of 30 dollars is payable in the Church office in the Life Center.

Come join our study of the Gospel of John. The author gives us a glimpse of what it means to believe in Jesus as a source of light and life. John shows us an eternal and living God. Some key themes found in the Gospel of John are: discerning light from darkness, God’s love for His people true humanity and the divinity of Jesus . It gives us the choice to believe in God’s power over death. The Gospel of John is a book sure to enhance your knowledge of the scripture.

You may register  at gospeltabernacle.life

Penn State Extension educators will lead a training, “Question, Persuade and Refer,” developed by the QPR Institute. Participants can learn to recognize warning signs of suicide in friends, coworkers, family members or neighbors in need.

This in-person workshop will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 14, 2024, at the Wilcox Community Building, 320 Faries St., Wilcox, PA.

Save the date: August 22 Thursday evening on the Port Allegany Town Square starting at 5pm until gone. The Women’s Club will be selling Ice Cream Sundaes as a fundraiser. Get your scoops and pick your toppings! Custom flavors by your choice!  Cool down with the favorite answer: We all scream for ice cream!