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The Potter-Tioga Maple weekend is celebrating their 21st year of hosting the art of maple syrup creation. There are 17 participating farms and educational experiences throughout the two counties on March 15 and 16 from 10 AM - 4 PM. Photo by Andy Lychalk, Jr.
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On 04/19/2023 at approximately 0206 hrs City of Bradford Police responded to 38 High Street attempting to locate a wanted male Justin Hillard who had an active McKean County bench warrant. A search was conducted at the residence but he was not initially located. Police then found Hillard hiding outside on the roof and ordered him back inside taking him into custody. Hillard was then transported to the McKean County Jail.
Charges McKean County Bench Warrant Location 38 High Street, Bradford, PA 16701
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:
Responsible for compliance for use of funds by McKean County for American Rescue Plan Funds
Assist Community Partners to identify avenues for resources and/or matching funds
Monitor and assess project impact and identify funding gaps for sustainability
Assist with program design in collaboration with the McKean County Commissioners and staff
to identify global focus and goals of initiative and tailor process to align with those goals
Monitor grant applications and execution from award through compliance to final reporting
Manage marketing and promotion of program in all media outlets including print, online, radio
and presentations as public meetings
Assist with needs assessment to identify optimal impact of American Rescue Plan Funds
Process applications, ensure proper documentation and eligibility and provide general
application assistance to applicants for internal and external reports
Participate in review and ranking criteria to evaluate applicants
Maintain detailed records of application status, eligibility criteria and award notifications
Maintain spreadsheet and financial records of allocated funding, invoices, receipts and
final reporting
Communicate with grant applicants from public, private, government and non-profit entities
General Office Assistance and Other Duties as required
Education and Experience:
Associate’s degree in Business, Planning, Accounting or related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred
2-3 years of professional experience in economic development, planning or related field
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.
Linda J. Jacobson, 75, of Warren, PA., died Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA., after a brief illness.
Linda was born July 8, 1947, in Jamestown, N.Y. She was the daughter of D. Melvin “Jake” and Carolyn Ruden Jacobson. Linda was a 1965 graduate of Warren High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in education at Edinboro University. She was employed with Warren County School District as a 5th grade schoolteacher at North Warren Elementary School. In 1983, she moved to West Palm Beach, Florida area, where she was employed with the Windbrook Elementary School, as a 3rd and 4th grade schoolteacher, retiring in 2016. While in West Palm Beach, Linda enjoyed local talent, concerts, plays and attending orchestra performances. She was a member of the West Palm Beach Elks Ladies Auxiliary. For the past 6 years, she has resided in North Warren, PA. Linda was a member of First Lutheran Church, where she was a member of the church prayer shawl group. She was also a member of the Lakewood Loyal Order of the Moose Ladies Auxiliary. She was an active member with the Warren Players Club as a costume designer and served as their box office chairperson. Linda was very instrumental in the lives of her nieces and nephews, exposing them to their love of the arts.
Linda is survived by her brother, D. Melvin “Skip” Jacobson and his wife, Marianne of N. Warren, PA., his sister, Elaine Crandall of Warren, PA., 4 Nieces – Carolyn Mummert and husband, Chad of Erie, PA., Joy McMonigal of Warren, PA., Kristen Bosko and husband, Michael of Pittsfield, PA., Melissa Feaster and husband, Kenneth of Warren, PA., 2 Nephews – Robert Jacobson of Charlotte, N.C., Matthew Jacobson and wife, Angela of Killingworth, CT, several great nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, her brother-in-law, Denny Crandall, longtime companion, Ted Olson.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Friday, April 28, 2023, from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon. A funeral and committal service will be conducted at Noon with Rev. Nancy Schwanke, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Lakewood, N.Y.
Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Hospice of Warren County, www.hospiceofwarrencounty.org 1 Main Avenue, Warren, PA., 16365 or First Lutheran Church, 109 W. 3rd Avenue, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
On April 26, at 8:37 pm. Coudersport, and Ulysses were dispatched to Rt. 49 and Miles rd. for a car vs deer crash with the vehicle partially in the roadway
Ellenos Real Greek LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg In Vanilla Bean Yogurt 4oz Cup In Costco 12-PackEllenos Real Greek LLC of Federal Way, WA is recalling Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt 4oz. cups, sold in Costco 12-Pack case, item #1340833, because it may contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt 4oz. cups sold in Costco 12-Pack case, lot #073, at Costco Warehouse in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington. The affected Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt 4oz. cup has the affected BEST BEFORE date of 04/23/2023 printed on a blue foil seal. The Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt 4oz cup has the UPC 8 57290 00620 1 and it is sold as part of the 12-Pack case and each case has the UPC 8 57290 00617 1. This is a refrigerated item and packaged in a clear plastic cup with a blue foil seal and can be identified by the blue lettering on front panel display.
Photo by John Eaton Nineteen members of the Wellsboro Men’s Chorus are shown with Director Christina Simonis (front row, third from left) and Pat Davis (black dress, front row, fourth from left). Davis has been the group’s piano accompanist for more than 50 years.
At 7 p.m. this Saturday, April 29 in the United Methodist Church at 36 Main Street in Wellsboro, the Wellsboro Women’s and Men’s Choruses and special guests the Wednesday Morning Musicales Chorus are presenting their annual Spring Concert “Why We Sing.” A good will offering will be taken at the door.
The three choruses will sing a total of 20 different tunes that incorporate musical styles ranging from Broadway to pop songs.
Opening the concert will be the Wednesday Morning Musicales Chorus, directed by Diana Frazier with piano accompaniment by Marian Miller. The group will perform “ Sing, Sing, Sing,” “All the Things You Are,” “Fascinating Rhythm,” “Jeepers Creepers,” and “Who Could Ask For Anything More?”
The Wellsboro Men’s Chorus, directed by Christina Simonis with accompanist Pat Davis at the piano, will sing “Give Us a Song”, the “Whiffenpoof Song”, “Yellow Bird”, “Down Among the Dead Men”, “River of Dreams”, “You Light Up My Life” and “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.”
Closing the concert will be the Wellsboro Women’s Chorus, directed by Diana Frazier with piano accompaniment by Judy Smithgall. They will sing “Dream,” “Already Home,” “Joyful, Joyful,” “It’s So Easy,” “Ain’t Misbehavin,” “Why We Sing,” “I Will Survive,” and “Dancing Queen.”
Photo by Gary Tyson. Those who went on the fourth Saturday Morning Bird Walk on April 22 at Hills Creek State Park saw a great egret (pictured) and a broad-winged hawk.
The fifth free guided-bird walk is this Saturday, April 29. Participants will meet at the Hills Creek State Park office at 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, Pa. 16901-9676 a little before 8 a.m. and drive to the nearby starting location promptly at 8 a.m. No registration is required.
Of the 11 people who went on the April 22 walk, one was Bob Edkin, Leonard Harrison State Park environmental education specialist who led the walk, seven were members of the Tiadaghton Audubon Society and three were from the general public. They saw 29 species of birds. “Our most exciting sightings were a great egret and a broad-winged hawk,” said Edkin. “We haven’t seen any warblers yet. It was a comfortable walk with temperatures in the low 50s,” he said.
The other walks will begin at Hills Creek State Park on Hills Creek Road in Charleston Township, about seven miles northeast of Wellsboro at 8 a.m. on Saturdays, May 6, 13, 20 and 27. They are all free and open to the public.
For updates on the birds that have been seen in the area and helpful local birding information, visit www.facebook.com/TiadaghtonAudubon/ or
Trout Unlimited Tiadaghton Chapter #688 based in Wellsboro is meeting in-person this coming Tuesday, May 2 at the Tioga County Conservation District office at 1867 Shumway Hill Road, Wellsboro PA 16901 (go in the back door) and via Zoom (# 838 766 1706 with Passcode: white (no caps).
Leading the meeting is President Jere White who is also the featured speaker.
The business meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and the regular meeting at 7 p.m. The business and general meetings are free and open to the public. Being a TU member is not required to attend.
At 7 p.m., White will give a PowerPoint presentation on night fishing for trout. He will talk about tactics, tackle, flies, when to go based on moon phases and more.
The last two audition dates for Hamilton-Gibson’s summer musical “Mary Poppins” are at 6:30 p.m. this Friday, April 28 and at 10:30 a.m. this Saturday, April 29 in the Warehouse Theatre at 3 Central Avenue in Wellsboro.