Potter County, PA: Position Openings
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a full-time Deputy II position in the Register & Recorder of Deeds. 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 10, 2024.
Position Opening
Potter County Elections/Voter Registration Office
Part Time Secretary/Clerk
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a part-time Secretary/Clerk position in the Elections/Voter Registration 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 10, 2024.
Position Opening
Potter County Maintenance Department
Full Time Housekeeping/Janitor Position
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a full-time housekeeper/janitor’s position with the Maintenance Department. 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 10, 2024.
Position Opening
Potter County Public Defender
Full Time Secretary/Clerk
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a full-time Secretary/Clerk position in the Public Defender’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 10, 2024.
Position Opening
Potter County Jail
Full Time Secretary/Clerk
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a full-time Secretary/Clerk position in the Potter County Jail. 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 10, 2024.
Position Opening
Potter County Jail
Full Time Secretary/Clerk
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a full-time Sheriff’s Deputy at the Potter County Sheriff’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 10, 2024.
Potter County is an equal opportunity employer.
Potter County Commissioners
Nancy J. Grupp, Chairman
Paul W. Heimel, Commissioner
Robert W. Rossman, Commissioner
Attest: Jessica M. Giebel, Chief Clerk
Kettle Creek Valley Outdoor and Craft Show
Tired of fishing already? Take a break at the Kettle Creek Valley Outdoor and Craft Show on Saturday, April 13 from 9AM to 3PM at the Kettle Creek Hose Company in Cross Fork. A variety of local craft and outdoor related vendors and non -profits will be represented.
There will be several vendors with trailers outside including God’s Country Kettle Corn and SOD Family Maple selling kettle corn, maple lemonade, milkshakes and maple products. Precision Fly and Tackle Shop will have a trailer featuring fly fishing supplies. They will be available for casting demonstrations and answering questions regarding fly fishing. The Bureau of Forestry will have an information trailer to give out information about all the recreational activities available on State Forest lands. Quiet Oaks Campground is a rental agent for Polaris Razor ATV’s and they will be displaying some of the ATV’s they have available for rental.
A series of 30-minute talks will begin at 10:00am with Matt Schenck, Environmental Education Specialist for Sinnemahoning State Park.
Penn College spotlight on sports (April 7): Wildcats on a roll 17-0.
That’s the combined win streak of three Pennsylvania College of Technology spring sports teams.
BASEBALL
Penn College won the first of a three-game UE series at Penn State Berks on Friday, 3-2, as Dallas Griess of Williamsport reached on a one-out single in the top of the 11th inning and scored on a Berks error after Jaiden Augustine of Dillsburg doubled down the right-field line. Griess finished with three hits and two runs scored. Dennis Prestash of Sandy Ridge got the win with two shutout innings in relief.
In Saturday’s doubleheader that wrapped up the weekend, the Wildcats completed a sweep by scores of 8-0 and 11-5 to even their United East Conference and overall records while upping their win streak to five.
Vollman Giffin of Williamsport allowed three hits over seven innings in the first-game shutout. Quinn Hanafin of Sayre went 3 for 3 with two runs batted in and Adam Aldenderfer of Trout Run had two hits and plated three runs.
Griess’ three-run home run highlighted a five-run fourth inning in the second-game win. Also for Penn College, Jaydon Goebel of Honey Brook went 3 for 4 with three runs scored, John Croasdale of Milford, New Jersey, had two hits and plated three runs and Augustine went 4 for 4 as relief pitcher Ethan Eckard of Cogan Station picked up the win.
UE Volt Division standings through Saturday: Penn State Harrisburg 6-0, Lancaster Bible College 7-4-1, Penn State Abington 5-3, Penn College 3-3, Penn State Berks 2-9-1, St. Mary’s (Md.) College 2-6.
Robert S. Lathrop (Bob), 85, of Wilmington, Delaware; Smethport, PA Native
Robert S. Lathrop (Bob), of Wilmington, Delaware returned to his Lord on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.
Bob was born on April 6, 1938 in Addison, NY. He grew up in Smethport, PA and graduated from Smethport High School in 1957. He proudly served in the United States Army from June 1960 until May 1963.
After his honorable discharge from the Army, Bob continued his education at Lock Haven State College, graduating in 1966, and further earned his Master’s Degree from the University of Illinois in 1970.
Bob married his loving wife, Darlene Hess, on September 3,1960, and they moved to Delaware in 1966 where he taught physical education and drivers education at Brandywine High School until his retirement in 2000.
Bob loved the great outdoors and was an avid gardener, fisherman, and hunter. He enjoyed sharing his garden harvest with family and friends every year and teaching his children and grandchildren how to fish and hunt. Bob was a good friend and neighbor, as well as a gifted storyteller.
Potter County Special Olympics Needs Coaches
Potter County Special Olympics needs the community’s help.
We are in need of some help coaching softball. We are looking for either one or two male coaches that can help coach softball.
Each year we look forward to taking a group of kids to Penn State University in June and without coaches this is not possible. If anyone can help us out, please email Ben at benbroscious@outlook.com
M. Kathleen “Kathy” Leman, 80, of Austin, PA.
M. Kathleen “Kathy” Leman, 80, of Austin, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at UPMC-Cole Skilled Nursing., Coudersport. Kathy was born on October 28, 1943, in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Nagy) Corrigan. She married Joseph Leman on July 4, 1964, who survives.
Kathy, along with her husband, was an avid Cleveland Browns and Guardians fan.
Mark Your Calendar For The Annual Spring Antique Show at the PA Lumber Museum
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
Sheriff Cicirello Announces Annual Awards
On March 28th, 2024, the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office held their annual awards ceremony at the Genesee Valley School Auditorium. Dignitaries in attendance were: Congressman Langworthy represented by special assistant Lee James, Assemblyman Joe Giglio represented by Joe Sempolinski, Retired Sheriff Rick Whitney, County Legislator Adam Cyr and ACSO Chaplain Alan Mertsock.
The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office annual awards ceremony is meant to recognize our staff who have gone above and beyond in their roles. We will also recognize recent promotions and those who have reached milestones in longevity with our office. Recipients have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and have shown a level of dedication that must be recognized and rewarded.
The following Sheriff’s Office employees have reached longevity milestones with our office.
Route 15 Guide Sign Upgrade Project Begins in Lycoming and Tioga Counties
Motorists are advised a guide sign upgrade project is set to begin on Route 15 in Williamsport, Lycoming County.
On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, the contractor, Roadsafe Traffic Systems, Inc., will begin upgrading guide signs along Route 15 northbound from the Interstate 180/15 interchange in Lycoming County, north on Route 15 into Tioga County.
Motorists can expect periodic delays with single lane conditions and shoulder closures throughout the project.
Roadsafe Traffic Systems, Inc., is the prime contractor for this $300,000 guide sign project. Work includes placing new sign foundations for off the shoulder guide signs and replacement of overhead signs. The project is anticipated to be completed in the summer of 2024, weather permitting.
Motorist should be alert, slow down, and drive with caution in the area.