McKean County Ballots To Be Replaced After Mistake Noticed
This Notice is to inform any Absentee or Mail-In voter in McKean County of an error that was made on any 2023 Municipal General Election Ballot that was postmarked October 13th 2023 or prior.
These ballots instructed voters to “vote for not more than 3” candidates on the 2023 county commissioners contest.
This was an error.
Voters are permitted to vote for not more than 2 candidates for the county commissioners contest.
New revised ballots will be sent to all individuals who requested an Absentee or Mail-in Ballot by the deadline of October 31st 2023. The new revised ballot will be distinguishable from the erroneous ballot by a colored stripe at the top of the front page of the ballot, as well as the instructions to “vote for not more than 2” for the county commissioners contest.
Any voters who have received the 2023 Municipal General Election Ballot with the error, but have not returned it, are asked to disregard that ballot and wait until they receive the new revised ballot to return their vote. For those voters who have already returned absentee/mail-in ballots, please re-vote the new revised ballot you will receive and return it per the included instructions.
The McKean County Elections Office and the McKean County Board of Elections would like to apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Every vote is of the utmost importance to any election and we will do everything possible to make sure every voter is represented.
Brett Perry, McKean County Director of Elections
Sherri L. (Moon) Thornton, age 51, of Cogan Station, PA, formerly of Wellsboro, PA
Sherri L. (Moon) Thornton, age 51, of Cogan Station, PA, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.
She was born on May 29, 1972 in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of George and Carol (Baldwin) Moon and was married to John Thornton.
Sherri was formerly employed by Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA and as a Medicare claims examiner in Williamsport, PA and enjoyed crafting, birdwatching and cooking.
She is survived by her parents: George and Carol Moon of Wellsboro, PA, husband: John Thornton of Cogan Station, PA, daughter: Taylor Hill of Liverpool, NY and a brother: Gary Moon of Lawrenceville, PA.
A private family graveside service will be held at the Ansonia Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com
Get your Halloween-on at our Spooky Lantern Tours event; happening at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum this Saturday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
JOURNEY HEALTH SYSTEM ANNUAL BOARD MEETING RESULTS
BRADFORD, Pa (October 13, 2023)– Journey Health System (JHS) and their affiliates held their annual Board meeting on October 13, 2023, at the main JHS office located in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Over 30 individuals from each agency’s Board, executive team members and guest speakers gathered remotely and in-person for the election of officers and to review the fiscal year. The theme of this year’s meeting was “Working Together for You”.
Journey Health System provides administrative support for the following behavioral health affiliates: Beacon Light Behavioral Health System (BLBHS); Beacon Light Adult Residential Services (BLARS); Deerfield Behavioral Health (DBH); Dickinson Center, Inc. (DCI); Forest-Warren Mental Wellness Association (FWMWA) and Stairways Behavioral Health (SBH). The JHS Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from each organization which deliver mental health care to a total of 23 counties across Pennsylvania.
Journey Health System’s President and CEO Guy Signor welcomed attendees to the meeting prior to presentations by each affiliate’s executive director regarding last year’s results. Additionally, the guest speaker Scott Nick of J.L. Nick & Associates presented, “The State of Human Resources Today”.
The annual meeting’s proceedings and Board elections were conducted by Journey Health System’s Board Chair Gregory LaRocca.
James Henry Bogdan, 71, of Otto Township, Pa.
James Henry Bogdan, 71, of Otto Township, Pa., died Saturday (Oct. 14, 2023) at Olean General Hospital with his family by his side, after a battle with multiple myeloma.
Born to Henry and Dorothy Bogdan on Jan. 6, 1952, in Buffalo, Jim was a 1970 graduate of Canisius High School. He studied geology at SUNY Fredonia and moved to Pennsylvania to work in the oil fields. There, he worked for Piper Well Surveys Inc., Gearhart Wireline Inc., Kmart, Belden & Blake, and Catalyst Energy. Post-retirement, he worked for Metz at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
John Stephen Kohut, age 82, of Elkland, PA
John Stephen Kohut, age 82, of Elkland, PA passed away at his home on Sunday, October 15, 2023.
Born April 3, 1941 in Corning, NY, he was the son of the late John J. and Frances M. (Piecuch) Kohut.
John graduated from the University of Cincinnati and built his career as a Software Engineering Manager with Control Data Corporation, where he was highly regarded among his peers, upper management, and those who worked for him.
During his time in California, he was recognized for his years of service by holding the title of Chairman Emeritus of the Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen in San Jose, CA.
Sr. Therese Joyce, OSF
August 10, 1919 — October 9, 2023
Allegany
BORN: Katherine Rita Joyce on August 10, 1919 in County Galway, Ireland
DIED: October 9, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY.
DAUGHTER OF: Peter and Mary McDonnell Joyce, Dorchester, MA.
Sr. Therese entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on August 14, 1940, was received into the Congregation on August 15, 1941, and professed her final vows on August 16, 1948. Committed to the Franciscan charism, Sister lived for 83 years as a devoted member of the Allegany Franciscan Sisters sharing her life in community and ministry.
Alan J. Peyno, 65, of Coudersport, PA
Alan J. Peyno, 65, of Coudersport, PA passed away with his loving son by his side on Monday, October 16, 2023, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a short 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
Donna M. Weatherly, 71, of 120 Abbotts Road, Lyndon, NY
Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister
Donna M. Weatherly, 71, of 120 Abbotts Road, Lyndon, NY passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Olean General Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Born on July 31, 1952, in Buffalo, she was a daughter of Frederick and Loretta M. Lederhouse Witt, Sr. On July 5, 1975, in Scio, she married Burton J. Weatherly who survives.
Donna worked as a one-on-one Aide in multiple schools, had been a clerk at the Uni-Mart in Cuba and last was a personal care aide for the Rehabilitation Center in Olean.
Jane C. Nicholas, 70, of Shinglehouse, PA
“beloved companion”
Jane C. Nicholas, 70, of Shinglehouse, PA passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 15, 2023, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
Born on Tuesday, December 30, 1952 in Easton, she was a daughter of Stewart and Phyllis Chamberlin Ruch.
Jane was a graduate of Bangor High School, Class of 1971, in Bangor, Pa. She was employed as a school bus driver for STA-Krise Bus Company in Bangor and also had been employed as a school bus driver for David Ebeling in Shinglehouse.
Jane loved her cats and dogs. She was an avid gardener and loved studying the Bible. Jane took care of and fed Bwana Jim’s many animals while he was away doing his shows.
Deborah L. VanAlstine, 58, of 120 Pear Road, St. Marys, PA
Deborah L. VanAlstine, 58, of 120 Pear Road, St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 15, 2023.
She was born December 26, 1964, in St. Marys, daughter of Donald Cunningham, who survives of St. Marys, and the late Carol Roth Cunningham. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1984. Deborah worked as a housekeeper at the Best Western Hotel.
In July of 1987, in St. Marys, Deborah married Keith A. VanAlstine, who survives.
Timothy M. Johnson, 56, of Warren, PA
Timothy M. Johnson, 56, of Warren, PA, passed away early Tuesday morning October 17, 2023, in Warren General Hospital after an unexpected medical issue.
Friends may call on Friday, October 20, 2023, from 6 to 8 pm in the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St., Warren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 11:00 am in Pleasant Township Social Hall, 40 Fuller Ave., Warren, PA.
A complete obituary will be published when it’s available
Patrick Stewart Fargo, 59, of Bradford, PA
Patrick Stewart Fargo, 59, of Bradford, PA passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at the Olean General Hospital, after a long illness.
Born December 28, 1963, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Bruce C. and Beverly J. (Yard) Fargo.
He was a 1982 graduate of Limestone Union Free School, where he played varsity football and was proud to wear the “88” Jersey. He also played baseball and basketball.
On March 2, 2013, in Limestone, NY, he married Patricia Ann (Dewyer) Fargo who survives.
He was employed at Bush Industries and retired as a CNC Machine Operator at W. R.Case Cutlery.
Seneca Highlands IU9 Chooses NPRC as Provider for Paraprofessional Pathways Program
SMETHPORT, Pa. – Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit IX (IU9) has chosen Northern Pennsylvania Regional College as the two-year educational provider for the Paraprofessionals Pathway Program. This program will begin in January at the beginning of the Spring 2024 term. This program is designed to assist current paraprofessionals in the IU9 service area with earning valuable special education preparedness and eventually a special education bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution.
IU9 partnered with NPRC as their community college partner because NPRC’s delivery model is flexible and accessible to students across the 10-county service area. Seneca Highlands IU9 includes 14 school districts in Cameron, Elk, McKean, and Potter counties. NPRC’s learning model can cater to students from across this region in different classrooms; making it possible for students from various communities to attend class at a location close to them.
The program was made possible after IU9 was awarded the Paraeducator Preparation Pathways grant funding through a program from Governor Shapiro. The grant provides 1.5 million dollars for paraeducators to enhance their special education credentials and knowledge. According to the grant, this initiative will create new special education career pathways for paraeducators; increase the number of practicing paraeducators earning certifications, and/or postsecondary credits/degrees; and increase the number of practicing paraeducators pursuing Pre-K-12 special education teacher certification through enrollment in a Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) approved special education Pre-K-12 certification program.
Railroad Work to Close Route 219 at East DuBois Avenue Intersection
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that Frontier Railroad Services will close Route 219 at the intersection of Route 255 (East DuBois Avenue) on Friday, October 27, to replace the surface of one of their crossings.
PA State Rep. Martin Causer Warns Seniors of Sophisticated New Scam To Steal Your Money
PA State Rep. Martin Causer
Senior citizens and all Pennsylvanians are being warned to be on the lookout for a new scam called “The Phantom Hacker,” which involves convincing victims that their financial accounts have been hacked.
According to the FBI, perpetrators of the Phantom Hacker scheme gain the trust of victims in three phases: First, they pose as a tech support representative and convince the victim to download a piece of software. Then they call a second time, pretending to be from the victim’s bank or another financial institution. Finally, they claim to be an employee of a federal agency. The goal of the scam is to convince people to move their money into an “alias” account, where the scammers can steal it. The scam can include emails, texts, phone calls and even letters sent via the U.S. Postal Service.
Learn more: https://www.patreasury.gov/…/2023/10-10-Scam-Alert.html
Cuba Police Department Arrests Cuba Resident on Drug Charges
Cuba Police Department
On October 12th, 2023 at approximately 9:12PM, following a traffic stop, Cuba Police arrested Tiffany R. Armstrong (40) of Cuba. Armstrong was arrested on charges of move from lane unsafely (Violation), driving while ability impaired by drugs (Felony), criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th (misdemeanor), criminal possession of a controllled substance with intent to sell 3rd (Felony, 2 counts).
These charges stem from Armstrong allegedly being in possession of methanephetamine, fentanyl and cocaine. Armstrong was issued citations and released to appear at a later date due to no judge being available in the county. Armostrong is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Keystone Welcome Center at Tioga will reopen on Friday
10/17/2023 UPDATE: (Keystone Welcome Center to Open 10/20/2023) Facility Energy Efficiency Project to Temporarily Close Keystone Welcome Center at Tioga, Three PennDOT District 3 Facilities and Selinsgrove Driver License Center
10/17/2023 UPDATE: The Keystone Welcome Center at Tioga will reopen on Friday, October 20, 2023, at 4:00 PM. The Keystone Welcome Center at Tioga is located on Route 15 southbound, 7-miles south of the Pennsylvania / New York border.
LAST WELLSBORO GROWERS MARKET IS THIS THURSDAY, OCT. 19
Gary and Cheryl Keeney will be bringing pumpkins, gourds and winter squash to this Thursday’s Wellsboro Growers Market.
The last Wellsboro Growers Market for 2023 will be open this Thursday Oct. 19 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the front lawn of the First Presbyterian Church at 130 Main Street in Wellsboro, next to the Green Free Library, weather permitting.
LYMAN RUN STATE PARK IS HOSTING FREE FAMILY FUN CIDER PRESS THIS FRIDAY, OCT. 20
Squeeze the last tasty bit out of fall in an old-fashioned cider squeeze during the free Family Fun Cider Press this Friday, Oct. 20 from 4pm to 7pm at Lyman Run State Park.
The park is at 454 Lyman Run Road, Galeton, PA 16922, 8.7 miles from Route 6 in Galeton via West Branch Road and Lyman Run Road.
Stop by the Daggett Run Picnic Area by the pavilion to try your hand at running the park’s human-powered cider press. Learn about the history of apple trees in Potter County and taste some of your delicious hard work. Stay a few minutes, or the whole time.
People of all ages are welcome. The event will be hosted in light rain, but will be cancelled if there are thunderstorms or downpours.
PFBC QUARTERLY MEETING TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 23
HARRISBURG, Pa. (October 16) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will hold its quarterly business meeting on Monday, October 23, 2023, beginning at 10:15 a.m. at its Harrisburg headquarters, located at 1601 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. The meeting is open to the public.
The complete schedule and agenda for this meeting and information on how to provide public comment is available on the PFBC website (Fishandboat.com).
This meeting may be viewed remotely by joining the webinar from your internet browser using this link: https://bit.ly/CommMtg-Oct23
If prompted, enter the webinar access number code: 2632 453 1532
Password: public (782542 from phones)
Causer to Host Hard-to-Read License Plate Replacement Event
HARRISBURG – Responding to the growing number of residents dealing with illegible license plates on their vehicles, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) is hosting an event to help get those plates replaced at no cost.
The event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 4-7 p.m. at the Lewis Run Volunteer Fire Department, 46 Main St., Lewis Run.
RECALLS
Select Custom Solutions Voluntarily Recalls Jay Robb Vanilla Flavored Egg White Protein 24oz
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 10/13/2023 – Select Custom Solutions is conducting a voluntary recall because Jay Robb Vanilla Flavored Egg White Protein 24 oz, lot 23080-2C2 with a time stamp of 09:00 to 12:00 may contain hard plastic foreign material which could pose a choking hazard. This product was sold nationwide through online order retail sale outlets.
| Select Custom Solutions Voluntarily Recalls Jay Robb Vanilla Flavored Egg White Protein 24ozFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 10/13/2023 – Select Custom Solutions is conducting a voluntary recall because Jay Robb Vanilla Flavored Egg White Protein 24 oz, lot 23080-2C2 with a time stamp of 09:00 to 12:00 may contain hard plastic foreign material which could pose a choking hazard. This product was sold nationwide through online order retail sale outlets. |