Mayor of Mount Jewett

10/06/2026

🍁🍂Welcome to Fall Y'all!🍂🍁 The colors are always amazing, the frosty mornings are approaching and a warm mug drink seems to hit the spot (especially with marshmallows). I do hope you were able to tune in to the Mount Jewett Borough October 2026 meeting last night, but if not, head to their page and watch part one and two! Below, check out my report...lmk of anything I missed!

I want to welcome our new maintenance crew and wish them the best to help keep so much going on around the borough. Kira our Borough Secretary/Treasurer had her first meeting too! Lots of new names/faces around the borough, and tons of things to learn and figure out too! Welcome aboard everyone! I want to also thank Mr. Himes and Mr. Thiry for their services to our community and wish them nothing but the best for their future endeavors.

An item that I talked about last night was Block Parenting and Neighborhood Watch being brought back/to our Borough and I want to hear from you all on thoughts, suggestions, ideas on what would work to help keep our community together and growing peacefully. I'm looking at a Town Hall in November to have a brainstorm session on how to resolve, prevent, etc. issues that seem to be popping up at times. I will keep you posted on dates/times/location...and want all ages in attendance, as this impacts everyone.

I am always here to listen, try to help or sometimes resolve, do not hesitate to contact me 636-524-9826 or [email protected]. Keep warm out there kiddos and go see the Kinzua Bridge (just not on the weekends)! 🍁🍂

09/01/2026

At this time, shows restoration at 2am. Please see image for ways to report offline. Report online if that is easier.

Please note if you are on Oxygen, please check your air flow and tanks. If you need Oxygen, please reach out to your caretakers to have a plan in place. If it is an EMERGENCY, do not HESITATE to call 911.

We also have a few community members available too if a ride is needed, Jane Swanson Bernecky , Lynette Ingersoll Beatty and myself are able to provide a ride for those in compromising situations. Thank you all.

At this time, appears most if not all of our town is out completely. And seems that it is wide spread and throughout the county. Again, right now 2am restoration. Share and check on your neighbors.

08/28/2026

Congrats MJ2KB TRAIL CLUB for your amazing dedication to our Trail! Well deserved! 🥾

🏆 THE CHECKS ARE IN! WE HAVE A CHAMPION! 🌲👟
The boots have dried, the miles are counted, and the big checks have officially been handed out! Over the course of the Trail Central™ America 250 Trail Challenge, 272 trail titans logged a jaw-dropping 53,087 miles—that’s literally enough distance to walk around the entire planet Earth TWICE! 🌍🌍

A massive round of applause and heartfelt gratitude goes out to ALL four of our local trail organizations. Their incredible volunteers work endlessly to keep our pathways pristine, safe, and welcoming year-round.

To support their amazing work, the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau presented a grand total of $2,500 in funding to these local trail champions:

🥇 1st Place Champion ($1,000 Winner): Tuna Valley Trail Association (TVTA)
A mind-boggling 27,521 miles logged!

🥈 2nd Place ($500 Winner): TAMED-Trail Association of the McKean/Elk Divide (TAMED) An impressive 19,319 miles logged!

🥉 3rd Place ($500 Winner): Mt. Jewett to Kinzua Bridge Trail Club (MJ2KB)
MJ2KB TRAIL CLUB A fantastic 5,160 miles logged!

🏅 4th Place ($500 Winner): Kinzua Valley Trail Club (KVTC)
A strong 1,086 miles logged!

Beyond the stats, seeing hundreds of families, runners, anglers, and dog-walkers enjoying the beauty of the PA Wilds was the real victory.

Think TVTA can hold onto their crown, or will another club take the trophy next time? Keep those hiking boots handy, because rumor has it... a REMATCH is brewing for next summer! 😉🔥

Thank you to everyone who laced up and logged miles! Keep exploring at PATrailCentral.com.

08/25/2026

🏫🎒🚸🚌Summer is over for many tonight, yikes! The Mount Jewett Borough and myself are hoping that the Kane Kiddos that have to return back to school tomorrow (8/26) and then our Smethport students on Thursday (8/27) are ready for an exciting 2026-2027 School year! We hope that this year brings not only adventures, but also memories to last for years.

We ask that students please be safe and mindful at the bus stops throughout the community and that our drivers mind all laws and regulations with buses and at those stops. Be aware of all!

!!Let's go Wolves and Hubbers!!

08/08/2026

The Mount Jewett Swedish Festival officially started yesterday, wow! Seeing so many familiar faces along with new ones is always a treat during this annual event!

There is a ton planned for today, Saturday, August 8th...Swedish/American Breakfast goes til 11a at the Legion, Vendors open at 11a, MJVFD chicken BBQ opens at noon, Taste of Sweden (Swedish Smorgasbord) goes from noon to 3p, and then all the yummy food vendors...you cannot go hungry around here! The Viking Ship is here, the petting zoo will be here, the car show is today, plus the parade which kicks off at 5p to end the day with Fireworks at 9 and the musical talents at the multiple stages and the children's glow party...and that is just a small portion of events for today!

Come join the fun for the 55th Annual Swedish Festival this weekend! Fika with us! 💙💛💙

08/05/2026

The Mount Jewett Borough was well represented in The Kane Republican for Best of the Best of McKean County 2026. Congrats to OUR best of the best! Check out those winners the next time you are in town! Thank you to everyone that voted!

Plus a very nice surprise for myself 🤗. How awesome! Thank you all for your continued support! 💙💛💙

07/30/2026

Was an honor to be a part of multiple events today, July 30th. One at Kane Ford and the other for the Mount Jewett Hilltop Heritage Coalition. What a amazing project that I knew nothing of before Mistey Lynne asked if we wanted to do it in the Mount Jewett Borough. After agreeing, and researching how much the YWCA Bradford puts into this project, I was truly happy to bring this to my workplace and my home.

Today, we had so many people involved; young, older, in between, family, coworkers, customers, visitors, and so much more! Just taking a few moments of our time to pour sand, helps bring light to those 50 million that get lost in the cracks of human trafficking and human trade markets.

While today's events may not stop the violence against humans, it may help protect some and let others be aware of how prevalent this is in our small towns. Thank you to all the volunteers for helping out for World Day Against Trafficking.

07/24/2026

It's beginning to feel a bit SWEDISH around the Mount Jewett Borough each day. Nice work Tom and Jim for putting the banner up on Main. Nice work Kane Lawn and Garden getting that Amphitheatre ready for the Mount Jewett Swedish Festival too! So exciting. All with the Ladybug and the Walrus playing in the background at Music on 6 . Great day here in MJ PA! 💙💛💙

07/15/2026

A favorite event during the Mount Jewett Swedish Festival is the famous (at least locally) Coloring Contest! Read the flyer then head to pick up your sheets at:
🖍Mount Jewett Memorial Library
🖍Hamlin Bank in Mt. Jewett
🖍Mt. Jewett Post Office

Good luck to everyone and please share!

07/14/2026

It is going to be a hot one today! Please keep hydrated, keep as cool as possible and seek a cooling center if needbe. Mount Jewett Borough offers a few choices:

- Mt Jewett Senior Center is available til 130pm, 8 West Main St
- MJ Community Center is open until 1230, 20 Division Street

Reach out to the Mt.Jewett Volunteer Fire Department if you need emergency assistance.

Do not hesitate to go buy an ice cream at Lick N Sip , a nice lemonade from Jewett's Kaffe Sol or visit Auntie Em's Pizza and More for a nice cool water. If you are a member, the Mt. Jewett Veterans Memorial Club would love to share their AC with you too. And if Books are your thing, the Mount Jewett Memorial Library is open and cool!