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Harassment Charges Coming For Both Participants in Domestic Disturbance
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TRAFFIC ACCIDENT/UNKNOWN STATUS Address: @ 41.25338 @ 78.73856 City: Cross Streets: CODER RD
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT/UNKNOWN STATUS
Address: @ 41.25338 @ 78.73856
City:
Cross Streets: CODER RD
DELAYED POST
Agency: ELK COMPANY 7 FD; ELK COMPANY 3 FD
12/6/2014 7:09:46 PM
Cuba man sentenced in motorcycle accident that killed his wife
Cuba man sentenced in motorcycle accident that killed his wife
By Ruth Bogdan, Special to the Olean Times Herald
SMETHPORT, Pa. — “It just doesn’t take much for an accident to happen on a motorcycle. And it doesn’t take much of an accident for a horrible, horrible outcome.”
That was the message 51-year-old Cuba, N.Y., resident Raymond T. Maedl Jr. said he wants to impress upon people, he told the crowd in McKean County Court on Friday. Maedl appeared before President Judge John Pavlock to be sentenced for charges stemming from a motorcycle accident that killed his wife, Jeanie Maedl.
On April 27, Raymond Maedl was driving his Harley-Davidson motorcycle with his wife as the passenger on Westline Road in Lafayette Township. District Attorney Raymond Learn said the couple had just left the Leekfest in Westline.
According to the information to which he pleaded guilty, the motorcycle went out of control while approaching a righthand bend in the road, and it struck the guardrail. Jeanie Maedl was thrown from the motorcycle.
Authorities found he had a blood alcohol content of .095 percent; the legal limit is .08 percent.
Maedl pleaded guilty Sept. 25 to charges of involuntary manslaughter, driving under the influence of alcohol and summary charges.
Maedl will serve nine to 23 1/2 months in McKean County Jail and 29 1/2 months of probation. Pavlock added that Maedl may petition for release from jail after five months if he either is fulltime employed for five months or completes at least 420 hours of community service by that time.
He will have to undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation, too.
In his statement to Pavlock, Learn said, “These are tragic circumstances.” However, he added, “The facts are still true — that this woman is dead and it was her husband’s fault because he was drinking and driving.”
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Long-Overdue Memorial For Local War Casualty
Long-Overdue Memorial For Local War Casualty
Members of Army Private Edwin F. Tubbs’ family gathered in front of Coudersport’s Chestnut Street Bridge for a dedication ceremony that included the unveiling of two roadside signs bearing the span’s new name.
A project of the Potter County Commissioners and the Potter County Veterans Affairs Department that started more than a year ago culminated in Tuesday’s ceremony at the bridge and inside the adjacent Calvary Baptist Church social hall.
Pvt. Tubbs was killed by small-arms enemy fire in January 1969 while serving in South Vietnam. Details of his battlefield heroism were shared during Tuesday’s program.
Among those attending were State Senator Joe Scarnati and State Representative Martin Causer, who shepherded legislation through the Pa. General Assembly to rename the bridge. Pvt. Tubbs brother, Russell Tubbs (far right), and his sister, Laura Hemphill (fourth from right) were among family members attending. (Photo by Curt Weinhold)
Toy Drive at OIP on Sunday, Dec 7th
Toy Drive at OIP on Sunday, Dec 7th, from noon to 6pm. The Grinch will be present for photo ops with the kids. Toys will then be distributed to needy families in the local area.
Linda M. Kilbourn, 66, of Shinglehouse, PA
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| Linda M. Kilbourn |
Born July 18, 1948 in Potter County, Pa, she was a daughter of Leon and Martha Corwin Kilbourn. On July 13, 2014 she married Penelope J. Yunghans, who survives.
Linda was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School, class of 1966, in Shinglehouse.
She was first employed at the former Acme Electric in Allegany, NY and while working there was employed at the former Ried’s Food Barn, also in located in Allegany. She later worked at Ried’s Food Barn in Olean. She then moved with Acme Electric to the Cuba, NY location which later became Tracewell Electronics, working there until the closing of the business. Linda then was employed at the former Ethan Allen Plant in Eldred until its closing and while working there was employed at the former IGA in Shinglehouse. She lastly was employed at the Shinglehouse Shop N Save until ill health forced her retirement.
Linda was well known for her cooking skills at the deli and as a caterer. She was a hard worker, putting in many extra hours just to be sure the job was done right.
She had numerous jobs over the years, but more than that she made many friends at each job, maintaining them over the years. She was overwhelmed by the generosity of those friends who organized and attended benefits for her.
Linda was a member and volunteer at the Oswayo Valley Senior Center in Shinglehouse and a member of the Shinglehouse Volunteer Fire Department.
Russell and Alice Frost were like “adoptive” parents to Linda in her teen and early adult years. This developed into a love of harness racing with Russell, for which she won many trophies, and a respect for hard work which she learned from Alice. She also enjoyed participating in the annual Allegany River Regatta where she also won many trophies.
Surviving besides her wife are two stepsons, Steven E. (Erica) Yunghans of Fredonia, NY and Daniel W. (Jennifer) Yunghans of Cortland; four grandchildren; a brother, Ronald L. (Paula) Kilbourn of Rushford, NY; two sisters, Rosemary (Richard) Whiteman of Portville, NY and Judy (Robert) Rhodes of Gettysburg; and several nieces and nephews.
Linda was predeceased by her parents.
Friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, Pa. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at the Bethel Lutheran Church, Brooklyn Street, Portville, NY, with the Rev. Ivy Gauvin, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse.
Members of the Shinglehouse Volunteer Fire Department will assemble at the funeral home on Monday evening at 7:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Potter County Hospice, 269 Route 6 West, Coudersport, PA 16915.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Linda, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
Dickinson Center, Inc. Receives Rural Health Program of the Year Award
Dickinson Center, Inc. Receives Rural Health Program of the Year Award
Middle Row: [L-R] Glenn Metzler, Dickinson Center Total Health Navigator; Sally Walker, Behavioral Health Alliance of Rural Pennsylvania; Debbie Stahli, Dickinson Center Total Health Administrative Support; Tracey Williams, Dickinson Center Peer Specialist & Mobile Psychiatric Rehabilitation Director; Richelle Bauer, Dickinson Center Total Health Navigator; Danielle Cesa, Dickinson Center Total Health Administrative Support, Tricia Brendel, Dickinson Center Total Health Director/Total Health Wellness Nurse; Jolene Wiesner, Dickinson Center Total Health Navigator; Julie Papa, Dickinson Center Peer Specialist Supervisor; Yvonne Kastner, Dickinson Center Mobile Psychiatric Rehabilitation; Kacie Starr, Dickinson Center Total Health Navigator; Toni Mosebarger, Dickinson Center Psychiatric Rehabilitation Director/Total Health Wellness Nurse
Back Row: [L-R] Neil Quackenbush, Dickinson Center Total Health Navigator; Denise Michalowski, Dickinson Center Blended Case Management Director; Sharon Barr, Dickinson Center Total Health Navigator; Ginette Watts, Dickinson Center Outpatient Manager; Beth Sorg, Dickinson Center Total Health Navigator; Michelle Chubbuck, Dickinson Center Peer Support Specialist; Kayla Grunthaner, Dickinson Center Total Health Navigator; Ray Graeca, Penn Highlands Healthcare Chief Executive Officer
(University Park, Pa.) The Total HEALTH Program at the Dickinson Center, Inc. received the 2014 Rural Health Program of the Year Award from the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health (PORH) at a Nov. 20 awards presentation at the Dickinson Center, Inc. in St. Marys, Pennsylvania. The award was presented during Rural Health Week in Pennsylvania, Nov. 17-21. The week encompasses Nov. 20, which is National Rural Health Day, established in 2011 by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health.
The Rural Health Program of the Year Award recognizes an exemplary health program that addresses an identified need in a rural community; uses unique, creative and innovative approaches; ensures access to the community it serves; includes statewide resources as part of the planning and evaluation process; and demonstrates a significant benefit to the target population. Lisa Davis, director of the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health (PORH) and outreach associate professor of health policy and administration, presented the award to Jack Goga, chief executive officer of the Dickinson Center, Inc.
The nomination, submitted by Curt Proctor from the Behavioral Health Alliance of Rural Pennsylvania, recognized the Total HEALTH Program in its efforts to offer holistic treatment options to the residents of Elk, Cameron, and McKean counties to improve care coordination and better meet the health care needs of those communities. The program is a collaboration between Penn Highlands Elk, Dickinson Center, Inc., and an independent physician in Elk County, to provide primary and behavioral health care services to individuals with physical and psychological conditions. The organizations meet weekly to assess patient progress, ensuring they are up-to-date on all aspects of care so they can help patients achieve their goals and healthy outcomes.
PORH was established in 1991 to enhance the health status of rural Pennsylvanians and strengthen the delivery and quality of care in the communities in which they live. Each year, the organization presents awards to recognize rural health programs and individuals who have made substantial contributions to rural health in Pennsylvania. To learn more about the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health, visit www.porh.psu.edu.
http://www.phhealthcare.org/news/penn-highlands-elk-news/dickinson-center-inc-receives-rural-health-program-of-the-year-award/page.aspx?id=2113
Structure Fire Overnight On Portville-Eldred Road
| 2/6/2014 | 3:29 AM | FIRE / STRUCTURE | 118 PORTVILLE ELDRED RD | PORTVILLE |
SHINGLEHOUSE WAS DISPATCHED TO ASSIST. MOST UNITS RETURNED HOME ABOUT 5 AM.
PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued
PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Shippen Twp Township
Gas permit issued on 2014-11-24 00:00:00 to EQT PRODUCTION CO for site DOE 590869 in Shippen Twp township, Cameron countyTags: PADEP, frack, permit, drilling, Gas
Santa is at Tim Walck Photography TODAY 2-5pm
Santa is at Tim Walck Photography
TODAY 2-5pm
$10 from each session will be donated to the "To Fill A Backpack" program.
Print packages start at $50
200 North West St.
Coudersport, PA 16915
www.timwalckphotography.com
tim@timwalckphotography.com
(814) 260-0323
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 06 at 12: 35AM EST until December 06 at 6:00AM EST by NWS
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STATE COLLEGE PA
1235 AM EST SAT DEC 6 2014
.WHILE RAIN FALLS OVER MOST OF PENNSYLVANIA...COLD AIR TRAPPED
ACROSS NORTHERN PENNSYLVANIA WILL CREATE ICY TRAVEL OVER THE HIGH
TERRAIN NORTH OF I-80 THROUGH THE PREDAWN HOURS TODAY.
MCKEAN-POTTER-ELK-CAMERON-NORTHERN CLINTON-TIOGA-
NORTHERN LYCOMING-SULLIVAN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRADFORD...COUDERSPORT...ST. MARYS...
RIDGWAY...EMPORIUM...RENOVO...MANSFIELD...WELLSBORO...LAPORTE
1235 AM EST SAT DEC 6 2014
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
* PRECIPITATION TYPES...FREEZING RAIN.
* ICE ACCUMULATIONS...LESS THAN ONE TENTH OF AN INCH.
* TIMING...FREEZING RAIN WILL CONTINUE TO FALL OVER MUCH OF THE
AREA THROUGH THE MID MORNING HOURS...WITH PLAIN RAIN POSSIBLE IN
THE VALLEYS...BELOW 1500 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL. TEMPERATURES
WILL HOLD NEARLY STEADY BETWEEN 32 AND 34 DEGREES THROUGH
DAYBREAK.
* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ON UNTREATED SECONDARY
ROADS AND WALKWAYS...ESPECIALLY ACROSS THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS.
* TEMPERATURES...NEARLY STEADY BETWEEN 32 AND 34 DEGREES
Friday, December 5, 2014
PA Permit Violation Issued
PA Permit Violation Issued to Pa Gen Energy Co Llc in McHenry Twp, Lycoming County
Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2014-12-03 to Pa Gen Energy Co Llc in McHenry Twp, Lycoming county. 402CSL - Failure to adopt pollution prevention measures required or prescribed by DEP by handling materials that create a danger of pollution.Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 05 at 8: 23PM EST until December 06 at 1:00AM EST by NWS
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for
MCKEAN-POTTER-ELK-CAMERON-NORTHERN CLINTON-TIOGA-
NORTHERN LYCOMING-SULLIVAN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRADFORD...COUDERSPORT...ST. MARYS...
RIDGWAY...EMPORIUM...RENOVO...MANSFIELD...WELLSBORO...LAPORTE
823 PM EST FRI DEC 5 2014
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...
* PRECIPITATION TYPES...FREEZING RAIN.
* ICE ACCUMULATIONS...AROUND A TENTH OF AN INCH.
* TIMING...FREEZING RAIN WILL FALL OVER MUCH OF THE AREA LATE THIS
EVENING...WITH PLAIN RAIN POSSIBLE IN THE DEEPER VALLEYS.
TEMPERATURES SHOULD RISE ABOVE FREEZING IN MOST SPOTS BY
MIDNIGHT. HOWEVER...PATCHY ICY SPOTS COULD PERSIST ON UNTREATED
ROADS OVER THE HIGHER TERRAIN EVEN AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ON UNTREATED SECONDARY
ROADS AND WALKWAYS.
* TEMPERATURES...IN THE LOWER 30S.
City of Bradford Police Have Located Driver Who Put The Lights Out In Bradford Last Night
Police
have located the driver and the vehicle from last night's hit and run
accident. Charges will be filed for leaving the scene of the accident
and several other traffic violations.
12/5/2014 7:28 PM MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT 3090 ROUTE 249 CHATHAM TWP
| 12/5/2014 | 7:28 PM | MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT | 3090 ROUTE 249 | CHATHAM TWP |
7:32 PM Fire F16 DISPATCHED
7:32 PM Fire A11 DISPATCHED
7:32 PM Fire F11 DISPATCHED
7:32 PM Fire F17 DISPATCHED
7:32 PM Law SPT1 DISPATCHED
7:32 PM Fire M2 DISPATCHED
TRAFFIC VIOLATION/COMPLNT/HAZRD Address: SIZERVILLE RD and SIZER RUN RD City: PORTAGE
TRAFFIC VIOLATION/COMPLNT/HAZRD
Address: SIZERVILLE RD and SIZER RUN RD
City: PORTAGE
Cross Streets: ENSIGN HOLW * SIZER RUN RD
Agency: CAMERON CO 14 FD
12/5/2014 6:14:08 PM
Roulette Ambulance To Port Allegany
At around 6:00 PM on Friday, Roulette Ambulance was dispatched to Port Allegany to Knapp Road for a fall victim.
Marlene Loucks Brown, 77, of Volney St., Port Allegany, PA
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| Marlene Loucks Brown |
Born January 29, 1937, in Smethport, she was a daughter of Walter B. and Geraldine Kiser Johnson. On June 2, 1956, in Smethport, she married William A. Loucks, Sr., who died Jan. 22, 1998.
Marlene provided child care for many local families, and was also a foster parent for many years.
She was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Smethport Area High School, Class of 1954.
She was a member of the Sartwell Creek Union Church, Burtville, and the church Care & Share Sewing group; Port Allegany Senior Center, where she was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels for many years. She was also a member of the Red Hat Group.
Surviving are a son, William A. (Crystal) Loucks, Jr. of Port Allegany; a daughter, Diane M. (Wallace) Finn of Turtlepoint; four grandchildren, Jesse (Morgan) and Alex Loucks both of Port Allegany, Daniel and Grace Finn both of Turtlepoint; two great-grandsons, Jeremiah and Wyatt Loucks of Port Allegany; a brother, Walter B. Johnson, Jr. of Smethport; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, stepmother, Margaret Johnson. husband, William, and a brother, Kenneth Johnson.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany. A funeral service will be held at 11 am. Monday (Dec. 8, 2014) in the Sartwell Creek Union Church, Burtville, with Rev. LaVerne Howard, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Grimes Cemetery, Port Allegany.
Memorials can be made to the S.W. Smith Library or McKean County SPCA, Glenwood Ave., Bradford, PA 16701.
Condolences can be made to:
William A. Loucks, Jr. Diane M. Finn
P.O. Box 111 1280 Rock Run Rd.
Port Allegany, PA 16743 Turtlepoint, PA 16750
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STATE COLLEGE PA
542 PM EST FRI DEC 5 2014
.COLD AIR TRAPPED ACROSS NORTHERN PENNSYLVANIA WILL CREATE ICY
TRAVEL THIS EVENING.
WARREN-MCKEAN-POTTER-ELK-CAMERON-NORTHERN CLINTON-TIOGA-NORTHERN LYCOMING-SULLIVAN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WARREN...BRADFORD...COUDERSPORT...
ST. MARYS...RIDGWAY...EMPORIUM...RENOVO...MANSFIELD...WELLSBORO...
LAPORTE
542 PM EST FRI DEC 5 2014
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* PRECIPITATION TYPES...FREEZING RAIN.
* ICE ACCUMULATIONS...AROUND A TENTH OF AN INCH.
* TIMING...FREEZING RAIN WILL FALL OVER MUCH OF THE AREA THIS
EVENING...WITH PLAIN RAIN POSSIBLE IN THE DEEPER VALLEYS.
TEMPERATURES SHOULD RISE ABOVE FREEZING IN MOST SPOTS BY 10 PM.
HOWEVER...PATCHY ICY SPOTS COULD PERSIST ON UNTREATED ROADS
OVER THE HIGHER TERRAIN UNTIL AROUND MIDNIGHT.
* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY ON UNTREATED
SECONDARY ROADS AND WALKWAYS.
* TEMPERATURES...IN THE LOWER 30S.
MVA in Parking Lot Of Strikers Alley In Smethport
MVA in Parking Lot Of Strikers Alley In Smethport
At 5:10 PM on Friday, Smethport Fire & EMS dispatched to Rt. 59 in front of Strikers Alley for a MVA with injury.
Fire Police Called For Traffic Control In Ridgway Township
TRAFFIC HAZARD
Address: SHELVEY SUMMIT RD and BOOT JACK RD
City: RIDGWAY_T
Cross Streets: SHELVEY SUMMIT RD * PADDOCKS DR
A tractor Trailer reported blocking both lanes
Agency: ELK COMPANY 4 FD
12/5/2014 5:04:30 PM
POLICE REPORT DENTON HILL SLIPPERY ON BOTH SIDES
POLICE REPORT DENTON HILL SLIPPERY ON BOTH SIDES
Freezing rain has made roadways hazardous this evening. Roadway surfaces are icy and bridges will surprise you when you lose traction on them. If you must travel, be aware and drive carefully. Sweden Township Police have contacted PennDOT to report icy conditions on both sides of Denton Hill.
Tyrus R. Wilcox, 101, of North Tonawanda, NY, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA
Tyrus R. Wilcox
“former Shinglehouse, PA, resident”
Tyrus R. Wilcox, 101, of North Tonawanda, NY, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA, passed away Friday, December 5, 2014 in Schofield Residence, Kenmore, after a brief illness.
Born August 25, 1913 in Shinglehouse, PA, he was a son of Robert and Pearl Perry Wilcox. He was a graduate of Shinglehouse High School, class of 1932.
He played baseball on the high school team and the town team, being an outstanding pitcher. After high school he played for the Elmira (NY) Red Wings, the farm team for the St. Louis Cardinals and later moved to North Carolina where he played semi-professional baseball. He then moved to Charleston, WV where he was employed by DuPont and also played on their baseball team.
Moving back to the Buffalo area, he was employed by the Curtis Wright Aircraft Plant during World War II. Mr. Wilcox retired from the GM and Chevrolet Forge Plant in Tonawanda in 1976.
Mr. Wilcox was a sports enthusiast enjoying car races. He had also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Surviving are a son, Terry C. Wilcox of North Tonawanda; a daughter, Brenda L. (Ronald) McMaster of Tonawanda; seven grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Margaret Sims of Lakeland, Florida; and three nieces and three nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Wilcox was predeceased by a sister, Catherine Macdonald; and by his former wife, Marjorie Cobb Ladd.
Friends may call at the Wattengel Funeral Home (new location), 533 Meadow Drive, North Tonawanda, on Monday, December 8, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at which time funeral services will follow with Pastor Ken Keenan, chaplain of Hospice Buffalo, officiating. Burial will be in Acacia Park Cemetery, North Tonawanda.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Mr. Wilcox, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
2 Vehicle Crashes On Rt. 155 South of Port Allegany
2 Vehicle Crashes On Rt. 155 South of Port Allegany
At 4:42 PM on Friday, Port Allegany Fire Rescue & Ambulance have been dispatched to the area of 8328 Route 155 South near Scaffold Lick for 2 separate vehicle crashes.
4:42 PM--CHIEF 310 REPORTS 2 SEPARATE ACCIDENTS, ONE VEHICLE ON IT'S ROOF, ONE VEHICLE IN THE DITCH. OCCUPANTS SELF EXTRICATED.
RECALLED BY CHIEF 310 EXCEPT FOR FIRE POLICE.
ROADS ARE ICY--FREEZING RAIN IS HERE
ROADS ARE ICY--FREEZING RAIN IS HERE
At 4:29 PM on Friday, The temperature in the valley is 32 degrees. The bridges are icy with the freezing rain. Just got a report from a driver who lost traction on the bridge near the ABC Motel.
Route 394 Closed In Lakewood Due To Structure Fire
CLOSED: Route 394 (West Fairmount Avenue) is closed both eastbound and westbound from Winch Road to Chautauqua Avenue due to a structure fire at 2:25pm, for up to 4 hours, Village of Lakewood, Chautauqua County.
Linda M. Kilbourn, 66, of Shinglehouse, Pa.
Linda M. Kilbourn, 66, of Shinglehouse, Pa., passed away at home with her loving wife by her side on Friday, December 5, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, Pa, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
MVA On Congress Street Reported
MVA On Congress Street Reported
At 3:15 PM on Friday, Bradford City responding to a motor vehicle accident on Congress Street.
NO ACCIDENT FOUND.
Fall Commencement Slated for December 18
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| Instructor in Wildlife Technology Emily Thomas |
DuBOIS – Fall commencement ceremonies at Penn State DuBois are planned for 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, in the Hiller Auditorium. All members of the community are invited to support new graduates at the ceremony.
Emily Thomas, instructor in Wildlife Technology at Penn State DuBois, will offer the commencement address. Thomas was recognized by the DuBois Educational Foundation as its 2013-2014 Educator of the Year. The award is given annually to recognize excellence in teaching.
Thomas earned an Associate in Science from the Penn State DuBois Wildlife Technology program in 2007. She then went on to Penn State University Park to earn a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Science in 2009, and a Master of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Science in 2011.
Thomas has been an Instructor in Wildlife Technology since August 2012. She oversees a student-run songbird banding station and runs a public MAPS (Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship) bird banding station at the Jamestown Audubon Sanctuary in Jamestown, NY. She also monitors American Kestrel nest boxes in Warren County, PA and Chautauqua County, NY and participates in the monitoring of the Northern Goshawk population in Pennsylvania. Professionally, she is the Vice-President of the Pennsylvania Chapter of The Wildlife Society and serves on the board of the Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology
Nursing students from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Nursing students from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Nursing students from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford took time off from their nursing studies this week to make fleece blankets for Project Linus, a non-profit organization that delivers blankets to children in need.
The Student Nurse Organization held a fall fundraiser to purchase materials for 22 blankets, which will be sent to seriously ill children at Pittsburgh Children’s hospital.
Shown here, from left, are Mary Boser, assistant professor of nursing and SNO advisor, Amber Steward of Bradford, Chris Augustine and Francine Augustine of Custer City, and Laura Morris of Sheffield.
PITT-BRADFORD CAMPUS TO CLOSE FOR WINTER BREAK
PITT-BRADFORD CAMPUS TO CLOSE FOR WINTER BREAK
BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will close its administrative offices Wednesday, Dec. 24, through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015.
The last day of the fall semester for students is Dec. 12.
Offices will reopen and the spring term for students will begin on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015.
Automatic Fire Alarm At Smethport School
Automatic Fire Alarm At Smethport School
At 2:06 PM on Friday, Smethport Fire Dept. has been dispatched to the Smethport Elementary School for an automatic fire alarm.
2:10 PM--JANITOR CALLED & SAID DUST IN AIR CAUSING ALARM TO GO OFF.
2:14 PM--ALL SMETHPORT UNITS RECALLED BY LIEUT. 250
John C. Good, 53, of 101 West Lake Rd. Transfer, PA, formerly of Bradford
John C. Good, 53, of 101 West Lake Rd. Transfer, PA, formerly of Bradford, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014. surrounded by his loving family, at Family Hospice and Palliative Care Home in Pittsburgh.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at the First United Methodist Church on Saturday December 6, 2014 at 11:00am with Pastor Alan Trotter officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
PITT-BRADFORD FINANCIAL AID TO HOLD INFORMATION NIGHTS
PITT-BRADFORD FINANCIAL AID TO HOLD INFORMATION NIGHTS
BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s Financial Aid staff will be offering free financial aid advice to college-bound students throughout December and January.
The financial aid high school night presentations begin in Otto-Eldred and continue through the end of January 2015. The schedule is as follows:
6 p.m. Dec. 10 Otto-Eldred High School Library
6 p.m. Jan. 13 Bradford Area High School
5:30 p.m. Jan. 20 Cameron County High School
5:30 p.m. Jan. 7 Sheffield High School
6 p.m. Jan. 7 Smethport Junior-Senior High School
6 p.m. Jan. 21 Oswayo Valley Junior-Senior High School
Information covered will include the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, deadlines and tips that will make completing the FAFSA easier. A counselor will also talk about the financial aid process and the different types of aid that are available to families and students. Finally, the counselor will talk about different situations that can affect aid, such as income, academic progress and whether a student is considered a dependent or independent student. There will be time for questions during or after the presentation.
In February 2015, the Financial Aid staff will offer two different FAFSA completion nights, one from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at Warren County Career Center and one from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 in the Richard E. and Ruth McDowell Sport and Fitness Center computer lab.
Those sessions will enable families to complete the FAFSA online with aid from the staff. Those interested should bring their 2014 federal tax return, if complete, or their 2013 federal tax return if the 2014 return is not yet done. Families should also bring federal PIN numbers if they have them and investment statements for assets other than retirement accounts.
For more information you may contact, Deborah Woodley, assistant director of financial aid, at (814)362-7550 or woodley@pitt.edu.
Think About It
Black Friday
by Pastor B.J. Knefley
For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Matthew 20:28
Everyone knows that the day after Thanksgiving is commonly called “Black Friday”. It is the day that many converge upon the malls and box stores in hopes of finding that bargain. Retailers see this day as one of the days that put their sales for the year in the black. By using sales techniques they lure their unsuspecting buyers into buying not only the bait that got them there at 4AM but other things that, although they didn’t know they needed, they bought anyway. In case you’re wondering, yes I’m out there with the rest of the crazy people, not because I’m looking for the bargain but because I’m the driver that drives my various family members from store to store. It’s become a tradition and I enjoy our time together. We reserve our bargain hunting to Friday as we see Thanksgiving as a time for families.
There’s another Friday that is probably more important that Black Friday and it’s one that Christians call Good Friday. It is a day that Christ gave himself as a ransom for many. We celebrate his birth at Christmas. We don’t call the day that Christ was crucified as being a black Friday because it is a day that represents hope and freedom. It, coupled with Christmas, represents the greatest gift of all, the gift of life. It was on that fateful day, Good Friday, that Christ gave his life as a ransom. Notice that the verse above doesn’t say that he gave his life for all but rather many. Why? Sadly not everyone sees a need to be ransomed, because they don’t see themselves as slaves. But the reality is, we are all slaves to something, the question is what. We may be looking for a bargain, but the real bargain has already been purchased and it’s a free gift just for our receiving. Think about it.
Capitol Update by Rep. Martin Causer
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Remembering Private Edwin Tubbs It was an honor to take part in the ceremony dedicating the West Chestnut Street Bridge in Coudersport as the Private Edwin Tubbs Memorial Bridge. Private Tubbs died serving our country in Vietnam in January 1969. For his bravery and sacrifice, he received both the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Pictured with me, left to right, are Brittany Freer, Laura Tubbs Hemphill, Sen. Joe Scarnati, Kristine Fessendin, Richard “Critter” Hemphill Jr. and Russell Tubbs Jr. Additional photos from the event are posted here.
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Reminder: Kane Open House Dec. 11 Please join me for an Open House at my new legislative office in Kane on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 3-6 p.m. As a result of the legislative redistricting process, Kane and Mount Jewett, as well as the townships of Hamilton, Hamlin, Lafayette and Wetmore, were added to the 67th Legislative District. To ensure your continued access to state government services, the Kane office, formerly operated by Rep. Kathy Rapp, will remain open and staffed by Jill Thompson, who has served the area for more than 18 years. All are welcome to stop by to say hello and learn more about services available. The office is located at 55 Fraley St. and can be reached by phone at 814-837-0880. I will continue to operate offices in Bradford and Coudersport and hold regular outreach hours in Emporium and Port Allegany. Stay up to date on legislative news by visiting me on Facebook or stopping by my website. | |||
State Should Fund Rural Community College Now As you may remember, this summer the General Assembly passed legislation to allow for the creation of a rural regional community college to serve our area. As part of the budget process, we appropriated $1.2 million in funding to help establish the college. Unfortunately, the administration and the Department of Education are interpreting the law in such a way that they believe the funds can’t be released until the college is actually established. Read my statement calling for the release of the funds here. | |||
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James M. Beckwith, 86, of Shinglehouse, PA
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“mayor of Jander Run”
James M. Beckwith, 86, of Shinglehouse, PA, passed away Friday, December 5, 2014, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a long illness.
Born February 10, 1928 in Shinglehouse, he was a son of Wilder E. and Marion Ford Beckwith. On February 24, 1945 in Shinglehouse, he married Maxine Peters, who passed away on March 29, 1997. On February 13, 1999 in Shinglehouse, he married Joanne A. Wittek Hellmann, who passed away on December 9, 2009.
Mr. Beckwith attended Shinglehouse High School. For most of his life he had been employed in the local oil fields. He retired in 1990 from Quaker State after 33 years of service.
He faithfully attended Grace Bible Independent Baptist Church in Shinglehouse. Mr. Beckwith loved to go for rides in his car looking for “game”. He enjoyed solving word search puzzles and in his younger years he enjoyed hunting. In the summer, he was seen on his Wheel Horse tractor mowing his lawn at least twice a week.
Surviving are a son, the Rev. Terry L. (Tresa) Beckwith of Mechanicville, NY; a daughter, Natalie J. (Dan) Tice of Coudersport; four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two stepsons, Karl E. (Darlene) Hellmann of Denver, Pa. and Steven K. (Doris) Hellmann of Lansdale; two stepdaughters, Heidi J. (John) Gore of Delmar, Del. and Linda A. (Randy) Wilber of Portville, NY; eleven step-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Ron and Sue Brown, Shawn “Sam” Williams, and Helen Payne, all of Shinglehouse.
In addition to his parents and wives, Mr. Beckwith was predeceased by two brothers, Edwin Beckwith and William Beckwith; and a sister, Geraldine Lemmer.
In keeping with Mr. Beckwith’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. Private funeral services will be held at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA with the Rev. Roger N. Hain, retired pastor of Grace Bible Independent Baptist Church, Shinglehouse, officiating. Burial will be in Rathbone Cemetery, Coneville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Bible Independent Baptist Church, 392 Coon Crossing Road, Shinglehouse, PA 16748.
To offer condolences or share a fond memory of Mr. Beckwith, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
Machinist Fundamentals
Machinist Fundamentals
During this course, you will learn the fundamentals of shop safety; understanding drawings; taking precision measurements; doing layout work; using drilling machines; grinders; sawing and cutoff machines, lathes and milling machines.
This course is taught by Doe Sigafoes, Metalworking Occupations instructor at the Seneca Highlands CTC and is being held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. from January 6 to February 5, 2015 at the Education Council’s Port Allegany office. The cost is $380 per person and registration is required. To register, call (814) 545-1333 or visit www.pottercountyedcouncil.org.
Bradford Police Looking For Truck That Caused Power Failure
Police
are asking for your help. Last night, Police responded to East Main St
near Kwik Fill for a hit and run. A vehicle struck a utility pole
causing a large power outage for much of East Bradford.
Police
are looking for a newer model Chevrolet or GMC full size truck, red in
color. The truck should have extensive damage to front passenger
headlight, fender, mirror area. If you see a vehicle matching the
description please contact Bradford Police or 911.
SENECA RESOURCES CORP Reports Drilling Started
SENECA RESOURCES CORP Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Jones Twp Township
SENECA RESOURCES CORP reports drilling started on 2014-12-05 00:00:00 at site COP WT 2611 61H 51487 in Jones Twp township, Elk countyTags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling, gas, unconventional
SENECA RESOURCES CORP Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Jones Twp Township
SENECA RESOURCES CORP reports drilling started on 2014-12-05 00:00:00 at site COP WT 2611 54H 51417 in Jones Twp township, Elk countyTags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling, gas, unconventional
SENECA RESOURCES CORP Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Jones Twp Township
SENECA RESOURCES CORP reports drilling started on 2014-12-04 00:00:00 at site COP WT 2611 55H 51418 in Jones Twp township, Elk countyTags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling, gas, unconventional
SENECA RESOURCES CORP Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Jones Twp Township
SENECA RESOURCES CORP reports drilling started on 2014-12-04 00:00:00 at site COP WT 2611 50H 51413 in Jones Twp township, Elk countyTags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling, gas, unconventional
Ulysses Lighting of the Community Christmas Tree is cancelled / Rescheduled For December 13th
Ulysses Lighting of the Community Christmas Tree is cancelled for this evening due to the impending weather.
We will be having our Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 13, 2014 @ 7pm.
Hopes high for reopening of Ski Denton — just not this season
By ALEX DAVIS
Era Reporter
a.davis@bradfordera.com
Hopes are high for the reopening of Ski Denton in Potter County — just not this season.
On Thursday, state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Ellen Ferretti announced the state is preparing to bid out for a new ski operator and have a feasibility study conducted at Denton Hill State Park near Coudersport.
But state Rep. Martin Causer, R-Turtlepoint, had hoped for a different turn of events. The lawmaker said he wanted Ski Denton to be open this season, and even Coudersport residents stepped up and said they’d operate it.
“Given that we now have had several individuals and businesses express an interest in operating the facility, we are required to provide the opportunity for parties to bid on the contract,” Ferretti said. Read more...
Public Meeting Notice- Cow-deer-sports Downtown Project
Public Meeting Notice-
Coudersport Downtown Project
A public meeting will convene at the Gunzburger Building’s large auditorium, 1 North Main Street, Coudersport, on Monday, December 8th at 6 pm.
Alfred Benesch & Company consulting firm will be present to take YOUR input as local business owners and residents for improving the downtown area.
YOUR INPUT IS CRITICAL TO REFLECT LOCAL VIEWS INTO THE PLANNING PROCESS.
This is part of the initiative by Coudersport Borough through their Downtown Committee to complete a planning grant for façade and streetscape improvements.
This is funded in part by a DCED Keystone Planning Grant.
Ulysses Holiday Happenings Postponed To December 13th Due To Forecasted Weather
Ulysses Holiday Happenings Postponed To December 13th Due To Forecasted Weather
Thursday, December 4, 2014
PA Permit Violations Issued
PA Permit Violation Issued to Range Resources Appalachia Llc in Anthony Twp, Lycoming County
Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2014-11-25 to Range Resources Appalachia Llc in Anthony Twp, Lycoming county. SWMA301 - Failure to properly store, transport, process or dispose of a residual waste.Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to Northwestern Well Svc Inc in Jenks Twp, Forest County
Administrative violation issued on 2014-12-02 to Northwestern Well Svc Inc in Jenks Twp, Forest county. 78.73B - Excessive casing seat pressureTags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to Anadarko E&Amp;P Onshore Llc in Cogan House Twp, Lycoming County
Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2014-11-25 to Anadarko E&Amp;P Onshore Llc in Cogan House Twp, Lycoming county. SWMA301 - Failure to properly store, transport, process or dispose of a residual waste.Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
100 Still Have To Boil Water In Elk County
100 Still Have To Boil Water In Elk County
FOX TWP., Elk County, Pa. -- One hundred people who live in and around the Toby area of Elk County are being asked to boil their water after Department of Environmental Protection officials said it didn’t meet current regulation standards. Originally, 140 people were told to boil their water. A township supervisor told 6 News that 40 of those people have started receiving water from St. Mary’s. The plan is to have the remaining 100 people receiving water from St. Mary’s by Christmas.
Read More at: http://www.wjactv.com/news/features/local-headlines/stories/100-still-forced-boil-water-elk-county-3495.shtml
Major Power Outage On East Side Of Bradford
Major Power Outage On East Side Of Bradford
At 11:11 PM, There is a major power outage on the east side of Bradford for unknown reasons. Penelec has been notified and is coming out to investigate. Please use caution of you are driving as some traffic lights are out.
Hunter Shot In Potter County Thursday; Shooter Fled Scene In Pickup Truck After Altercation
Hunter Shot In Potter County Thursday; Shooter Fled Scene In Pickup Truck After Altercation
State Police at Coudersport have released information on a shooting incident earlier on Thursday.
The incident occurred between 10 and 11 AM in a wooded area of the state game lands in Pike Township, Potter County.
Jarrett Rapp, 28, of Marietta, PA, had been hunting and was attempting to exit a wooded area when an alleged altercation began as an unknown hunter (a white male estimated to be in his 40's, wearing a 1/2 face mask, an orange camouflage jacket, and green pants) fired a bullet which grazed Rapp's leg causing a minor injury. The unknown actor then approached and punched Rapp.
Rapp then struck the actor in the facial area with his rifle. The actor fled the scene in a pickup truck (light blue in color). State Police were assisted by the PA Game Commission and ask that anyone with information regarding this incident contact PSP Coudersport at 814-274-8690.
At 12:36 PM on Thursday, a BOLO was issued to all area police agencies for the truck with 2 white males estimated to be 40 to 50 in age who were last seen on Phoenix Run Road headed toward Route 6. One of the males may have facial injuries, possibly a broken nose. The truck may possibly have a VA or WVA license plate starting with the letter J.
In a check with State Police earlier tonight, they said that the suspect is not in custody.
Structure Fire Dispatched On Church Street In Alfred
Structure Fire Dispatched On Church Street In Alfred
At 10:11 PM on Thursday, Alfred Fire & Ambulance, Alfred Station Fire & Andover air truck dispatched to a structure fire at 18 Church Street in Alfred.
ALFRED CHIEF REPORTS NOTHING SHOWING FROM EXTERIOR. PROPERTY OWNER TELLS CHIEF FIRE IS IN THE WALL WHICH HE MAY HAVE EXTINGUISHED.
Zito Media Introduces New Soft Phone Service
Zito Media Introduces New Soft Phone Service
Receive incoming voice calls at no extra cost anytime, anywhere using your smart phone or tablet and your Zito Media Home Phone Service.
Coudersport, PA - Zito Media has launched its new Soft Phone Service that allows customers to take their home phone with them anywhere in North America at no additional cost*. With Zito’s new Soft Phone Service customers can receive incoming calls and anytime, anywhere, using a smartphone or tablet. Customers can also check and manage their voice mail using the Soft Phone Service.
“Soft Phone Service is another way we are adding value for our customers, by giving them the convenience of their Home Phone Service over Wifi connections,” said Chris Keagle, Zito Media’s Vice President of Voice Service. “Our new Soft Phone service is also a great solution to stay connected even when there is poor or no cellular reception.” Zito Media will also bundle this new service with its Super Speed Internet so even customers that choose not to connect a home phone can enjoy the benefits of the Soft Phone Service.
Customers can contact Zito Media at 800-365-6988 for instructions on downloading the free app and setting their smartphone or tablet up to receive calls from their home phone service anywhere they have access to a WiFi or cellular data connection*.
* Additional carrier charges may apply to some cellular data plans Zito Media offers High Definition Digital Cable, High Speed Internet and Digital Voice Service to 200,000 homes throughout rural markets in AL, CA, ID, IL, KS, KY, MO, NC, NE, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WV, and WA. For more information on Zito Media and Soft Phone Service, visit www.zitomedia.com.
Shinglehouse Ambulance Dispatched for Fall Victim
At 7:47 PM on Thursday, Shinglehouse Ambulance & Olean 10 dispatched for a fall victim with a back injury.
"Christmas on the Square" Draws Over 300 To Port Allegany
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12/4/2014 6:46 PM MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT RT 287 BY NESSMUK LK DELMAR TWP
| 12/4/2014 | 6:46 PM | MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT | RT 287 BY NESSMUK LK | DELMAR TWP |
Wellsboro Dispatched to vehicle on it's side.Unknown injuries.
7:51 PM--UNITS RETURNING & AVAILABLE.
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