New Program Supports Energy Efficiency and Community Revitalization in McKean and Potter Counties

McKean and Potter Counties– The PA Route 6 Alliance, in partnership with the West Penn Energy Fund (WPEF), is pleased to announce the launch of the PA Route 6 Energy Mini Grant Program, made possible through a generous grant from the West Penn Energy Fund with additional support provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).

The program will provide grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 to assist businesses, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and community organizations with energy-efficient improvements that reduce operating costs and strengthen communities throughout the Pennsylvania Route 6 Heritage Corridor.

“The PA Route 6 Alliance is grateful to the West Penn Energy Fund for its investment in our communities and to DCNR for its continued support of our work throughout the Heritage Corridor,” said Candace Hillyard, Executive Director of the PA Route 6 Alliance. “This program provides an exciting opportunity to preserve historic buildings, lower energy costs, and create stronger, more resilient communities along Pennsylvania Route 6.”

August 14, 2026, Exotique Foods Inc in Ontario, Canada is recalling Momchipz Veggie Chips Broccoli Florets & Cauliflower because it may contain undeclared gluten. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to gluten run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The Momchipz Veggie Chips Broccoli Florets & Cauliflower was sold to 49 U.S. customers through Amazon.com between March 2026 and June 2026

Product information as follows:
Brand: Momchipz
Product: Veggie Chips – Broccoli Florets & Cauliflower
Size: 3oz (85 g)
UPC: 6 28634 44216 6 Best
Before: 2026 AUGUST 31

No illnesses have been reported to date.

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POSITION VACANCY

The Coudersport Area School District is seeking applicants for the position of HS Instrumental Music Teacher effective with the 2026-2027 school year.

Interested applicants should send a complete application package including a letter of interest, application, PA certificate, current clearances (Act 24/31/34/151/168), resumé, and transcripts to the Office of the Superintendent, CASD, 698 Dwight Street, Coudersport PA  16915 until the position is filled.

POSITION VACANCY

The Coudersport Area School District is seeking applicants for a Head Custodian effective September 21, 2026.

Interested applicants should send a complete application package, including a letter of interest, application, current clearances (Act 24/31/34/151/168) and resumé to the Office of the Superintendent, CASD, 698 Dwight Street, Coudersport PA  16915 by September 9, 2026.

Do you want to have a positive impact on young children? Have you thought about working in the field of education? Come join our team! The Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit Nine Early Intervention Preschool Program currently has a part-time opening in Coudersport, PA.  This position involves supporting preschool students in a special education setting as well as assisting the teacher in preparing materials necessary for classroom instruction.

Job Requirement Notice

Candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete the following pre-employment requirements before their start date:

• NEW clearances/background checks (within the last 30 days)
• Health physical examination
• Tuberculosis (TB) test
• Pre-employment drug screening

Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of all required screenings and clearances.

If you would like more information, please contact Amy Jacob, Supervisor of Early Intervention, at (814) 887-5512, ext. 305.

Bennie L. LONG Jr., 83, of Galeton, PA, died Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in Roseview Rehabilitation and Care Center, Williamsport.  Born October 10, 1942, in Coudersport, he was the son of Bennie Leroy and Lillian Dora Brosch Long.  On June 19, 1965, in Galeton, he married Linda Jean Allen, who survives.  

He served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1961 – 1964.  At age eight, he began working with his father in stone masonry.  At age 16, he did the stone work on the Shinglehouse Library.  He worked as a self-employed mason.  Following the 1972 flood, he was employed by ISC in Pittsburgh and his first job was building a stone bridge in English Center, replacing the Bailey bridge.  Beginning in 1981, he began a partnership in water and wastewater work for 22 years.  He was last employed by Lobar, Inc., retiring on his 71st birthday.  Through all his career, he worked with his brother-in-law, John “Jump” Allen.  Bennie was a member of Valley Alliance Church, Galeton Masonic Lodge and Lewisville Lodge #556 F&AM, and Coudersport Consistory.  An outdoorsman, he traveled far and wide to hunt and fish.  

Surviving besides his wife, Linda, are: five children, Les (JoAnn) Long of Lillington, NC, Danny (Kathy) Long of Cogan Station, Randy (Carole) Long of Airville, Paul (Tammy) Long of Middlebury Center, and Melinda (Mike) Clark of Galeton; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a brother, Lloyd (Becky) Long of Olean; a sister, Betty Kameck of Olean; nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by two grandchildren, Nichole Elizabeth Long and Devon Michael Long; a brother, David Allen Long; and a sister, Lillian Augustini.  

Friends may call at Valley Alliance Church, 4858 Route 6, Wellsboro, PA 16901 on Sunday, August 23, 2026 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 4:00 PM.  Rev. Darryl Eyler will officiate.  Military Rites will be accorded by members of the Tioga County Honor Guard at the beginning of the funeral. Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery, Galeton.  Memorials may be made to Glioblastoma Foundation at www.glioblastomafoundation.org.  

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.   

For many people, the thought of brain surgery can feel overwhelming. It is natural to have questions: How will the surgeon know where to go? How do they avoid important areas of the brain? What information is used to plan the safest approach?

One tool that helps answer those questions is image-guided surgical navigation. In simple terms, it is a technology that helps neurosurgeons use a patient’s own imaging, such as MRI or CT scans, to better plan and guide surgery. People sometimes compare it to GPS, and while brain surgery is much more complex than following directions in a car, the comparison can help explain the basic idea.

How Surgical Navigation Works

“Annin Township will begin work on Green Hollow starting August 24. The road will be closed to through traffic during the working hours. The work being done is through the DGLVR grant. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Any questions, please call the township office at 814-642-7959.”

FRIDAY VENDORS – August 21st – 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm

CARING CRAFTS will be at the market on Friday!  Will have a variety of Homemade Travel Pillows and Plastic Canvas Ornaments/Magnets  to choose from! Cash payments excepted! If you miss us and would like to place an order like us on Facebook or contact me (Jessica Cornelius) 814 203 2482! Hope to see everyone Friday! 

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. 

SATURDAY VENDORS – August 22nd – 11 am to 3 pm

No Saturday vendors this week

Elliot Ness Day In Coudersport Is Cancelled

BRADFORD, Pa. — Aug. 19, 2026 — Open Arms Community Church will host a public Grand Opening Open House on Saturday, Aug. 22, offering local residents an opportunity to tour its newly renovated upstairs worship center at 71 Congress St. in Bradford.

The Open House will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors are invited to explore the expanded space, including the new worship center, updated children’s ministry areas, classrooms and gathering spaces. Light refreshments will be available throughout the day.

“We have been worshipping downstairs for more than a year since our move downtown because the upstairs sanctuary was not accessible to everyone,” said Lead Pastor Zoe Hatcher. “Currently, we have a working chair lift to help people get into the sanctuary for worship, and with the completion of our wheelchair lift wrapping up soon, we will finally be able to welcome people of all abilities to worship together in our sanctuary.”

Belmont, NY – The Allegany County Board of Legislators accepted funding for Youth Sports and Youth Developmental Programming from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.

Allegany County youth sports organizations have the opportunity to submit proposals for the reimbursement of certain expenses from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. Eligibility details and information on the application process may be found on the Allegany County website, Youth Bureau section: https://www.alleganyco.gov/departments/youth-bureau/. The application deadline is August 27, 2026.  Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Allegany County is also accepting proposals for the Youth Developmental Program.  This is a change from years past as awards were based on historical data.  This also is for the reimbursement of certain expenses from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.  Eligibility details and information on the application process may be found on the Allegany County Youth Bureau website. The application deadline is August 27, 2026.  Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Please email: brian.perkins@alleganyco.gov or call 585-268-5394 with any questions.

Plans for VIRTUAL-ONLY Meeting

Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026

HARRISBURG – A total of 213 disciplinary actions, including 92 education requirements and $128,000 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 119 underground facility owners, excavators and project owners in the latest enforcement actions by the Damage Prevention Committee (DPC). These actions were taken during the DPC’s August 2026 meeting.

The next meeting of the DPC is Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at 9 a.m. and is virtual only. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to join the meeting virtually by clicking on this Microsoft Teams event link or by calling into the telephone conference by dialing 267-332-8737, and then entering phone conference ID 273 084 028# to listen to the meeting. The meeting agenda will be made available here.

About the DPC

The DPC is a peer-based group of 13 representatives, nominated by their industry or affiliated organizations and appointed by the Public Utility Commission. Creation of the committee was authorized by Pennsylvania’s Underground Utility Line Protection Law – also known as the “One Call Law.” The focus of the DPC is to reduce the number of “hits” on underground …

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Commission says better analysis leads to better decisions – and future transmission investments should be evaluated using a complete accounting of both consumer savings and consumer costs

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to strengthen the process used to evaluate certain high-voltage transmission investments across the nation’s largest regional electric grid, arguing that better analysis leads to better decisions for consumers, electric reliability and the future of the regional power system.

“Pennsylvania supports a reliable, resilient electric grid, and we recognize that transmission infrastructure plays a critical role in serving consumers across the region,” said PUC Chairman Steve DeFrank. “As our electric system evolves to meet growing demand, we must ensure that major infrastructure investments are guided by the strongest possible analysis. Every significant cost and every significant benefit should count before consumers are asked to finance billions of dollars in long-term transmission investments. Better analysis leads to better decisions—and ultimately better outcomes for consumers.”

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On August 18th, 2026 at approximately 2230 hours, the Olean Police Department’s Emergency Response Team executed a served a search warrant obtained by our Street Crimes Unit after a lengthy investigation involving drug sales and possession at 319 N 4th St (lower apartment). As a result of this search warrant, investigators located 51 grams of Crack Cocaine, 40 grams of Fentanyl, a digital scale, $3600 cash, a sawed-off shot gun, and a .22 caliber rifle inside this residence.

Dana N Magara, age 33, of 319 N 4th St Olean NY (lower apartment), was arrested and charged with 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Firearm.

Kylie R Holdcroft, age 33, of 319 N 4th St Olean NY (lower apartment), was arrested and charged with 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Firearm.

Krystafur J Bowman, age 31, of 210 Hazeltine Ave Jamestown NY 14701, was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Firearm.

All three individuals were held for arraignment. Bowman was remanded to the Cattaraugus County Jail while Magara and Holdcroft were released per New York State Bail Reform. The Olean Police Department was assisted by members of the Southern Tier Regional Task Force.

BRADFORD, Pa. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has been named to The Princeton Review’s “2027 Best Colleges: Region by Region.” This is the 23rd consecutive year that the education services company has recognized the university.

“For 23 years, Pitt-Bradford has earned this recognition because of our exceptional faculty and staff and their unwavering commitment to our students,” said Rick Esch, president of the university.

“I’m especially pleased by our strong financial aid ranking. Expanding access to a college education has always been central to Pitt-Bradford’s mission, and generous financial aid helps us continue that commitment today.”

Harrisburg – The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) announced today that public input is being accepted related to the agencies’ draft 2025-2035 Pennsylvania Wildlife Action Plan.  This is a non-regulatory plan that encourages all Pennsylvanians to participate in fish and wildlife conservation.

The draft Plan and public comment form are available online.  Comments may be submitted through September 19, 2026.

First developed in 2005, the Pennsylvania Wildlife Action Plan has been the Commonwealth’s blueprint “to conserve Pennsylvania’s native fish and wildlife, maintain resilient habitat, and protect and enhance Species of Greatest Conservation Need.”  As required by Congress, State Wildlife Action Plans must be revised no less than every 10 years.

On August 19th Kane Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Welsh St. and Sedgwick St. for a two vehicle crash with mumtiple patients with unknown injuries and unknown entrapment. Mt. Jewett Ambulance was also dispatched

WELLSBORO – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) is inviting area sportsmen and sportswomen to his upcoming Game Commission Night titled “All About Bears.”

The event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 6-8 p.m. at the Wellsboro Fire Company Annex, 21 East Ave., Wellsboro. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

“Hunting is such a great tradition in our Commonwealth, especially here in the Northern Tier,” Owlett said. “I love hosting this event each year to bring fellow sportsmen and women together. I always encourage families to come out and bring their kids to help grow their interest in hunting, too!”

The presentation will be led by Pennsylvania Game Commission officials, and a question-and-answer session will follow.

Admission is free, but registration is required to attend. To sign up, visit Owlett’s website at www.RepOwlett.com/events or call the Wellsboro office at 570-724-1390.

Clearfield, PA –The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced today the implementation of Operation Yellow Jacket in highway work zones in PennDOT’s District 2.

Operation Yellow Jacket is a joint initiative between PennDOT and PSP to increase safety within work zones for highway workers and the motoring public. During the operation, troopers sit in PennDOT vehicles, wearing PennDOT-issued hard hats and vests, and conduct traffic enforcement for those speeding, tailgating, or driving distracted. If a trooper observes a violation, they communicate to another trooper in a marked PSP patrol unit to initiate a traffic stop.

BRADFORD, PA – The School of Radiography in Bradford held its graduation ceremony on August 18 at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.

Jeanne Capra, MHA, RT, program director, School of Radiography, served as master of ceremonies and Jessica Taylor, BS, RT, radiologic technologists at Warren General Hospital, a 2024 graduate of the School of Radiography, offered remarks to the graduates.

The graduating class of 2026 was presented diplomas by Alixandra Coon, M.Ed, RT, clinical coordinator, and Mark Welch, MD, medical advisor. The graduating class of 2026 consisted of eight graduates which included Samantha Beatty, Pittsfield, PA; Rylie Duell, Westfield, PA; Chloe Lasecki, Russell, PA; Ryley Pago, Templeton, PA; Gyasi Priester, Washington, DC; Nathan Reed, Emporium, PA; Sandra Shellgren, Pleasantville, PA; and Mya Stoddard from Clarendon, PA.

On August 19th Port Allegany and Smethport Fire Departments were dispatched to 219 Edison Bates Dr. for a possible commercial structure fire Roulette Fire Department is dispatched to Port Allegany Fire Department for stand by Coudersport Fire Department is also dispatched for RIT