David Hauber presented a slide program on birding at the Coudersport Rotary Club meeting held January 12, 2026, at A&W West End Grill.

Hauber spoke about the Potter County Bird Club, which meets monthly at the Coudersport Library and has documented 250 of the 350 bird species recorded in Pennsylvania. He highlighted the return of Bald Eagles, now with five nests in Potter County, an Osprey nest near the Chestnut Street Bridge, and sightings of Golden Eagles.

Hauber also discussed bird banding efforts, including monitoring Saw-whet Owls, the smallest owl in the eastern United States, noting that locally banded birds have been tracked as far away as Cuba and Nova Scotia.

The Coudersport Rotary Club thanks David Hauber for his informative and visually engaging presentation.

Applications for scholarships through both the McKean County and Elk County Community Foundations are now open for high school seniors as well as for non-traditional adult learners with a submission deadline of February 25, 2026. Through the almost 200 scholarship funds held at the two Community Foundations, over 300 scholarships are awarded each year to students of all ages who are furthering their education. All students are encouraged to review the Student Alert flyer and resource videos on the foundation websites for important instructions on how to apply.

In addition to the numerous scholarships offered to high school seniors, adult learners have a variety of scholarship opportunities available to them. There are 14 scholarship funds in McKean County and 25 scholarship funds in Elk County earmarked for college students, graduate level and non-traditional students. These adult learners may be pursuing general 2–4-year degrees, trade or vocational degrees or certificates, environmental studies, EMT or paramedic training, criminal justice, nursing, forestry and agriculture, military service, and more.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College, PA
829 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026
…SNOW SQUALLS POSSIBLE BETWEEN 11 AM EST AND 3 PM EST…

A sharp cold front will help to generate multiple snow showers and possibly some dangerous snow squalls. Interstate 80, especially in Clearfield County, and Route 6 and Route 219 have a high likelihood for snow showers and possibly snow squalls as well. The most likely timing for any squalls is between 11 AM EST and 3 PM EST.

The gusty winds and reduced visibility cause rapid accumulations of snow. The reduced traction and blinding visibility inside a snow squall can make travel very dangerous very quickly.

Use extra caution if you must travel into a snow squall; slow down and consider exiting the highway. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads may lead to accidents. Please use extreme caution and allow plenty of stopping distance. Avoid braking suddenly.

*Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:09AM EST until January 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

* WHAT…Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero possible.

* WHERE…Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties.

* WHEN…From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

INSTRUCTIONS: This is a potentially hazardous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below zero or colder.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY

*Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:16AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

* WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected.

* WHERE…In New York, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Yates Counties. In Pennsylvania, Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Northern Wayne, Pike, Southern Wayne, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties.

* WHEN…From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

INSTRUCTIONS: Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Issued By: NWS Binghamton NY

POSITION VACANCY

The Coudersport Area School District is seeking a highly qualified and collaborative leader to serve as the Business Manager. This individual will serve as the Chief Financial Officer for the District, overseeing a budget that supports approximately 675 K-12 students. The successful candidate will ensure fiscal integrity while supporting the educational mission of the Coudersport Area School District. 

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance; 3-5 years of experience in business management, preferably in school or municipal finance;  and proficiency in financial software, Microsoft Word, and Excel.  Applications will be accepted until January 28, 2026.  

More information on the position can be found at https://www.coudyschools.net/page/employment.  Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, official transcripts, and all required clearances to:  Alanna R. Huck, Acting Superintendent, Coudersport Area School District, 698 Dwight Street, Coudersport, PA  16915.

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
133 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO 11 AM EST
TUESDAY…

* WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected.

* WHERE…Cameron, Elk, McKean, Northern Clinton, Potter, and Warren Counties.

* WHEN…From 9 PM Monday to 11 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
weather.gov/StateCollege

Last week in review: The Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s basketball team posted a 2-0 week, allowing it to move into sole possession of second place in the United East Conference standings, and one of its wins ended a 10-game losing streak against a long-time nemesis.

On the horizon: Archery season gets underway on Saturday.

Also, the athletics department will host its eighth Girls and Women in Sports Day Clinic from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8, at Bardo Gymnasium on West Third Street. The registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 6. During the free clinic, student-athletes from basketball, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball will instruct participants on the basics of their respective sport. Each participant will have the opportunity to participate in all five sports. 

Sign Up Link: https://forms.office.com/r/R75jJ22pz0?origin=lprLink
For more information, contact Britni Mohney at bem25@pct.edu. 

Allentown, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has lifted the speed limit and vehicle restrictions that were in place on several roadways in the region.

Due to the winter storm impacting the region, speed limit and vehicle restrictions were implemented in the region. All speeds are restored to their usual posted limits.

PennDOT is still treating roadways in the area and will continue until roads are clear.

Although PennDOT crews have been treating roadways, the department’s primary goal is to keep roads passable, and they will not be completely free of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways throughout the storm until precipitation stops and roads are clear.

While PennDOT recommends not traveling during winter storms, motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras.

Allentown, PA – Due to the winter storm impacting the region, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is temporarily reducing the speed limit on several area roadways in the east central region.

PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel, but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on the following highways:

• Interstate 78 in Berks, Lehigh and Northampton counties.
• Interstate 80 in Carbon and Monroe counties.
• Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.
• Interstate 380 in Monroe County.
• US 22 in Lehigh and Northampton counties.
• Route 33 in Monroe and Northampton counties.
   
On roadways with speed restrictions, commercial vehicles not affected by restrictions on these or other roadways must move to the right lane.

HEADLINE: Winter Storm Warning issued January 18 at 1:08AM EST until January 21 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

* WHAT…Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions.

This is an important message from NY Alert

HEADLINE: Snow Squall Warning issued January 17 at 3:27PM EST until January 17 at 4:15PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

DESCRIPTION: The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a

* Snow Squall Warning for…
Wyoming County in western New York…
Cattaraugus County in western New York…
Erie County in western New York…
Northwestern Livingston County in western New York…
Eastern Niagara County in western New York…
Orleans County in western New York…
Southeastern Chautauqua County in western New York…
Northwestern Allegany County in western New York…
Genesee County in western New York…
Western Monroe County in western New York…

* Until 415 PM EST.

* At 325 PM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line extending from near Newfane to Lancaster to near East Aurora to near Springville to Jamestown, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD…Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to blowing snow and visibility rapidly falling to less than one-quarter mile. Wind gusts greater than 35 mph.

SOURCE…Radar and webcams.

IMPACT…Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous within minutes.

This includes the following highways…
Interstate 90 between exits 47 and 55.
Interstate 86 between exits 11 and 28.

Locations impacted include…
Cheektowaga, West Seneca, Jamestown, Clarence, Lockport, Lackawanna, Batavia, Depew, Amherst, and Olean.

INSTRUCTIONS: Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden whiteout conditions.

Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY

Suzanna’s Kitchen, a Norcross, Ga., establishment, is recalling approximately 13,720 pounds of ready- to-eat grilled chicken breast fillet products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/suzannas-kitchen-recalls-ready-eat-grilled-chicken-breast-fillet-products-due

• Medical device correction impacts a subset of FreeStyle Libre 3 and Libre 3 Plus sensors
• Consumers can visit www.FreeStyleCheck.comExternal Link Disclaimer to see if their sensors are affected and to get a replacement at no charge
• Abbott has identified and resolved the manufacturing issue related to this device action
• No other Libre family sensors, readers or apps are impacted

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Nov. 24, 2025 — Abbott has initiated a medical device correction for certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors in the United States after internal testing determined that some sensors may provide incorrect low glucose readings.