John W. Welsh, 80, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, PA passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, in UPMC Cole Place, Coudersport, after a brief illness.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
June C. MASTIN, 56, of Bath, NY, died Friday, April 28, 2023 in Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY.
Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
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  Shapiro Administration Unveils New Interactive Soil and Water Sampling Map as Results Continue to Show No Contamination after the Norfolk Southern Train Derailment New map provides data to the public, soil and water sample results indicate no signs of contamination from train derailment The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) released a new interactive mapping tool that shows final sample results from soil and water testing conducted by DEP in the wake of the East Palestine train derailment on February 3, 2023. Pennsylvanians can use this tool to review sampling results in the vicinity of the derailment.Read MoreDashboard |
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 Shapiro Administration Invites Applications For PA Farm Bill-Funded Grants To Boost Local Meat, Poultry Supply Secretary Redding called for applications for $500,000 in PA Farm Bill-funded grants aimed at increasing locally produced meat and poultry in the state. Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grants help small businesses start up or expand and meet USDA food safety requirements. Governor Josh Shapiro demonstrated his commitment to stimulating growth for Pennsylvania’s agriculture small businesses in his 2023-’24 budget. Grants will be available depending on funding in the final budget.Read More |
 Shapiro Administration Invites Proposals For $2.187 Million For Research Critical To Growing Pennsylvania Agriculture Industry Secretary Redding called for research proposals on issues critical to sustaining and growing Pennsylvania’s $132.5 billion agriculture industry. In his 2023-’24 budget, Governor Josh Shapiro proposed $2.187 million to address complex challenges from reducing impacts of climate change and measuring soil and water conservation, to tackling emerging animal diseases, to meeting demand for bio-based fuels and plastics.Read More |
 DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and State Forester Ellen Shultzabarger pose with DCNR staff and Borough of Mechanicsburg staff behind a newly planted tree in Mechanicsburg. DCNR Highlights Importance of Trees in Communities on National Arbor Day On Arbor Day, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and State Forester Ellen Shultzabarger planted trees in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, to highlight the many benefits trees provide to communities.Recap |
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 During Take Your Child To Work Day at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, kids enjoyed a day full of fun which included planting flowers, learning more about the vet labs, and exploring the WoodMobile.See More |
 The Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Agriscience team recently visited with faculty and students from Burrowes Elementary to foster an understanding and appreciation for PA farmers and agriculture. Focusing on the different components of agriculture, 2nd and 4th grade students learned about many careers in agriculture, the feed used to grow strong animals, and how veterinarians work to keep our agriculture animals – from rabbits and pigs, cows and horses – safe and healthy. Agriculture education is essential in keeping our industry growing and ready for the future, and we’re very grateful to Dr. Alex Rohrer, the Burrowes Elementary School, and the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center for providing an introduction and foundation to a rewarding and lifelong career. |
 Secretary Redding attended the Ag Bankers Conference in State College to talk more about the current financial landscape of agriculture.See More |
 Left to right: Ashley Mount from USDA, Joseph Diamond from PA Farm Bureau, Amanda Rankin from Armstrong County Farm Service Agency, Robin Fox from Bedford Farm Service Agency and Corinne Elliott. Corinne Elliott, Bureau of Market Development, attended the Bedford County Farm Service Agency Open House – hosted by the Bedford County Conservation District. It was a great event with experienced and new farmers looking for information and learning about the different agencies and services offered to help farmers across Pennsylvania. |
 Recently, Secretary Redding had the opportunity to talk with the current members of Delta Theta Sigma as they discussed how the agriculture industry is exploding with opportunity.See More |
 The PA Department of Agriculture hosted the Human and Animal Food Operation Rapid Response Team Conference. Attendees spent their time listening to speakers and executing field work at Asylum Run. See More |
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 Applications are open for the fourth round of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) recovery support for poultry farmers and integrators who suffered losses in HPAI Control Zones (the 10-kilometer perimeter around an infected, quarantined farm). Deadline: Apply by June 29, 2023Apply |
 The William and Hannah Penn Fellowship Program is now accepting applications until May 13, 2023. Apply today and gain valuable experience working with state agency policy offices. As part of this fellowship, you will gain invaluable experience in the policy-making process while making a difference in PA agriculture. Help transform our state government!Apply |
| Farm and Food Workers Relief Program Available Through PASA Sustainable Agriculture Frontline farm workers and meatpacking workers who incurred expenses preparing for, preventing exposure to, and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for a one-time $600 relief payment through this website, which is administered by Pasa Sustainable Agriculture.Learn More |
 NHLA Inspector Training School – Class 202 NHLA is excited to bring their 8-week Inspector Training School program to Pennsylvania. The program is a mix of hands-on training and testing, in-class lectures, group study, one-on-one training with the instructor, and more. Students who successfully fulfill all of the program requirements will receive a certificate of completion. Tuition: $3,250 Schedule: June 5 – July 28, 20238:00 am – 4:00 pmRegister |
27 April 2023, Parsippany, NJ. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, has initiated a voluntary nationwide recall of specific lots of various strengths of FENTANYL Buccal Tablets CII to the Consumer Level. Teva USA manufactured and labeled these product lots exclusively for Mayne Pharma Inc. under Mayne’s label. This recall has been initiated because safety updates were omitted in the Product Insert/Medication Guide (MG) that are provided with these recalled lots.
TruVision Health LLC is recalling the dietary supplement products listed below because they contain the unapproved dietary ingredients hordenine and/or octodrine/DMHA (1,5-Dimethylhexylamine).
Hordenine is possibly unsafe when taken by mouth and might cause stimulating side effects such as rapid heart rate, high blood pressure, jitteriness, nervousness, nausea, vomiting or insomnia. These adverse events are more likely to occur in sensitive sub-populations of people such as pregnant women and consumers with cardiovascular disease. Currently, hordenine is not an approved dietary ingredient in dietary supplements.
Potter County Commissioner Nancy J. Grupp has announced her intentions to run for re-election on the Republican ballot in the May 16 Primary Election.
During her first term in office she served as the chair of the Board of Commissioners, County Salary Board, and County Retirement Board. She has served in an unpaid capacity as Potter County Director of Emergency Services, saving the county thousands of dollars each year and is a member of the county’s Aging Advisory Board.
During her tenure, Commissioner Grupp has also spearheaded improvements in county operations, including technology upgrades and updates to personnel and human resources policies. She was also chosen by her peers to chair the executive board of the regional community and economic development agency, North Central Regional Planning and Development Commission.
Some of the current board’s accomplishments under her leadership have included:
— Creating programs during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to support small businesses along with fire and ambulance services and other non-profits that were negatively impacted during the shutdown.
— Facilitating COVID relief grants to those significantly impacted in the hospitality industry, many of which would not have survived without those funds.
— Adoption of a countywide Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) ordinance, making available county tax breaks for businesses building or expanding operations to create jobs and support economic development.
— Improving services for Potter County veterans by expanding the Veterans Affairs Director position to full-time, giving military veterans much-needed assistance in accessing the benefits and services to which they are entitled.
— Supporting a collaborative effort to bring cost-free transportation to veterans who require rides to medical appointments.
— Repurposing federal grant revenue totaling more than $500,000 to support infrastructure projects in Genesee, Galeton and Ulysses to date.
Fiscal responsibility has been a high priority for the board under Commissioner Grupp’s leadership. While improving services in multiple ways, the board has not raised real estate taxes, which she considers a major accomplishment. Grupp is a lifelong resident of Potter County, has 30 years of experience working in the finance industry, and has served as a township auditor and secretary/treasurer, as well as president for the Potter County Township Officials Association.
She and her husband, Lynn, live in Coudersport.
Commissioner Grupp states, “Rather than engaging in extreme politics, if re- elected I pledge to continue to bring common sense leadership to Potter County. Thank you for your support.”
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Position: American Rescue Plan Coordinator
Status: Temporary Part Time (20 – 29 hrs. per week)
Reports To: County Commissioners
Location: 500 W. Main Street, Smethport
McKean County is seeking an American Rescue Plan Coordinator to assist with managing programs identified by the county commissioners for funding through the America Rescue Plan Funds. Candidate will work an interim time period with weekly hours to fluctuate with release of funds to community partners. Ideal candidate will have general knowledge of McKean County with knowledge of economic impact funding and grant processes.
Responsibilities:
to identify global focus and goals of initiative and tailor process to align with those goals
and presentations as public meetings
application assistance to applicants for internal and external reports
final reporting
Education and Experience:
Interested applicants are invited to apply by completing a McKean County job application and resume. Please forward it to: Michele Jubon, Human Resources Director, McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749 or emailing it to: mmjubon@mckeancountypa.org by May 8, 2023. We are an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.
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“May 16th is coming soon for the primary elections in Potter County! Whether you are voting by mail or voting in person. Make sure you vote!
If you are in district 55-3-01
(Coudersport Ward 1 and 2, as well as Austin Borough, or Eulalia, Sweden, Summit, Sylvania, Keating, Portage, Wharton, and Homer Township)
Vote for a Veteran.
Vote for common sense.
Vote for fairness and respect.
Vote Garret Morey for Magisterial District Judge 55-3-01. Im proud to say I will be listed 3rd for both the Democratic ballot as well as the Republican ballot.
It’s time for change. It’s time for younger people to take the initiative and responsibility to serve their community.”
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Diane M. (Allen) Borden, age 69, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
She was born on December 3, 1953 in Wellsboro, PA a daughter of the late Arnold J. and Jean M. (Louden) Allen and was married to the late LaVern A. “Vern” Borden who passed away in 2016.
Diane is survived by a son: Neil Borden and a grandson: Chance Borden, both of Wellsboro, PA, two brothers and four sisters.
Services will be private and are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.
The Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center inducted eighteen new members into the National Technical Honor Society at a ceremony held on Thursday, April 27, at 1:00 pm. The NTHS is an educational non-profit that exists to honor, recognize, and empower students in Career and Technical Education. The welcome and qualifications were given by James Young, Director of the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center. The guest speaker was Mrs. Sharon Horvath, Vice-President of the Port Allegany Women’s Club, and co-owner of The Inn on Maple Street in Port Allegany. The Co-Advisors of the NTHS are Mrs. Risha Johnson, Special Education Facilitator/Co-op Coordinator and Mrs. Kimberly Mooney, Early Childhood Education Program Teacher.
To be considered a candidate for the Honor Society, students at the Seneca Highlands CTC must be in the 11th or 12th grade, have not less than a 93% average in the first three marking periods in their program of study. Students must also maintain a 3.0 GPA at their sending schools and be approved by their instructor, sending district principal, and CTC Director. Finally, there is a committee that reviews the qualifications of all applicants.
Students must maintain the standards of scholastic achievement, skill development, good character, leadership, honesty, and responsibility to be considered for membership in the Honor Society. The Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center is committed to recognizing students who have shown excellence in both academic and technical subjects.
Returning members lit candles to represent the seven attributes of NTHS, and then the induction of candidates with the presentation of Honor Cords took place. Refreshments were created and served by the Culinary Arts Program under the direction of Chef Paul Farmelo.
The following list is both inducted and returning members for 2023.
NTHS INDUCTEES
Abram Austin – OEHS – Building Construction
Olivia Barth – PAHS – Early Childhood
Seth Benson – PAHS – Culinary
Nickolas Brown – OEHS – Heavy Equipment
Madison Conn – SAHS – Early Childhood
Paige Crum-Threadgill – PAHS – Early Childhood
Levi Culver – PAHS – Networking
Blair Dickinson – SAHS – Early Childhood
Elexis Hagans – OVHS – Early Childhood
Bennett Harris – SAHS – Welding
Kristopher Herbert – PAHS – Networking
Dawson Hooftallen – AAHS – Building Construction
McKenzie Hurd – CAHS – Early Childhood
Alexis Kemp – OVHS – Early Childhood
Kole Kisko – PAHS – Heavy Equipment
Kendra McGarvey-Smoker – PAHS – Homeland Security
Harlee-Ann Panighetti – OEHS – Heavy Equipment
Alissa Wright – NPHS – Early Childhood
Returning Members
Maya Kephart – PAHS – Health Assistant
Faith Miller – SAHS – Health Assistant
Blaine Moses – PAHS – Heavy Equipment
Sierria Peters – PAHS – Health Assistant
Mikya Stake – PAHS – Homeland Security
Camerynn Stambaugh- PAHS – Health Assistant
Kyle Worthington – NPHS – Engineering
Congratulations once again as we give accolades to our National Technical Honor Society members for 2023!
**4/27/23 3 Car MVA – Derrick Road / Harrisburg Run Intersection**
On Thursday evening at 2110 hrs DCVFD was dispatched by McKean County DES for a 2 car MVA w/head on collision, unknown details. Chief 11 was first to arrive on scene and reported 2 vehicles at the intersection blocking both lanes of traffic, heavy damage to both vehicles.
Both drivers were self-extricated and standing on the side of the road. Shortly thereafter, a 3rd vehicle involved was found approximately 150 feet down the road with its 4 way flashers on. Chief 1120 and EMT 1101 from assessed the 3rd vehicle and it was determined a passenger car with driver’s side damage and 2 patients.
Derrick Road was closed and a detour by Fire Police was put in place using Fairview Heights and Harrisburg Run. Rescue 11, Captain 1170 and Fire Police handled traffic control. Squad 11 provided debris cleanup and vehicle stabilization.
Derrick City EMT’s along with an Ambulance from City of Bradford provided care to a total of 4 patients. 3 refused treatment and 1 was transported to BRMC with non-life-threatening injuries.
All 3 vehicles were towed from the scene by Donovan’s Towing and Tuna Valley Towing. FTPD investigated the crash. The road was opened at 2220hrs. Squad 11, Rescue 11, all Chiefs along with 15 DCVFD Personnel responded to this incident.
