11:16 PM--Coudersport Ambulance RECALLED by Medic 7.
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Saturday, November 25, 2017
Coudersport Dispatched To Pickup Crash On Steer Brook Road
11:16 PM--Coudersport Ambulance RECALLED by Medic 7.
Rew, Otto, Derrick City Dispatched To Working House Fire On South Kendall Ave.
South Kendall closed from Looker mountain Trail to Lafferty Hollow.
Second alarm---Lewis Run, Hilltop, Otto, Bradford Township, & Eldred Township.
11:03 PM--Bradford Ambulance to assist Otto Ambulance with assessing multiple people at the fire scene.
Emporium Dispatched For One Vehicle Crash On Rich Valley Road
Mansfield, Millerton, Daggett & Blossburg Dispatched To Structure Fire
St. Marys Dispatched To Rollover Crash
4:25 PM--Victim extricated.
Coudersport Ambulance To Sweden Valley Manor
KUNTZ, BRINK & BUTLER CAPTURE INAUGURAL RUSH ASPHALT SERIES CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2017 AT JENNERSTOWN
The primary reason for making the change to sanctioning with RUSH was the costs in racing had escalated to such levels that many of the drivers just could no longer afford it. Consequently, car counts and crowds dwindled forcing management and ownership to look in another direction and that was to align themselves with a racing series. Enter RUSH.
"We felt that it was in our best interests to align ourselves with a sanctioning body," said Bill Hribar, Jennerstown Speedway General Manager. "We were looking for something that every competitor has a fair shot every time they go onto the speedway. Things were getting out of hand with asphalt racing and drivers were dropping out of racing, but now we're seeing some of the guys come back and that's unheard of when a driver who leaves comes back again to compete."
2017 can certainly be deemed to be a success as there were multiple winners in each of the three divisions in 2017. Car counts also increased with an average of 10 cars in the Late Model Division, 15 with the Modifieds, and 12 in the Street Stocks. Hribar expects that number to increase significantly particularly with the Late Models and Modifieds.
For the most part, drivers had nothing but great things to say about Jennerstown and the RUSH Racing Series.
"I went from finishing in the top five every once in a while to being a top five car every week," said Late Model driver Brian Shipp.
"It made the racing more close and overall, the racing is better," said Modified driver Jason Busch.
In its inaugural season with the RUSH partnership, Jeremiah Kuntz was the Late Model champion, Chris Brink won the Modified Division, while Lauren Butler won the Street Stock title.
Butler became the first ever woman to win the Street Stock championship at Jennerstown, and first ever in RUSH. "It was pretty amazing," said Butler of her accomplishment. "It didn't feel real until the Jennerstown banquet and I was standing on the stage and then it became real. It's a huge accomplishment and set the bar out there that if one woman can do it, others can as well."
At the beginning of this season, Butler was excited about the teching and the rules. "It's the best I've seen in 15 years," said Butler, who works as a Central Processing Technician at Magee Women's Hospital. "We've been here (Jennerstown) for the last two years and it's the best track I've been at-hands down."
As another bonus for the Butler family, Lauren's dad, Eddie, received the "Mechanic of the Year" Award. He also serves as Lauren's car owner.
The 30-year-old began her career in Go-Karts before moving to a Legacy car. She then had a brief debut in a Late Model but totaled the equipment and realizing that it would cost too much to repair it, she chose to get into a Street Stock in 2006 and has been in one ever since.
"I'm happy with the Street Stocks and I'm going to stay there," said Butler. She is a little concerned that there are a handful of drivers who are moving up to the Modified Division for 2018. "Hopefully new kids will come up and replace the guys who are moving up. It's a fun division."
"RUSH coming on board was one of the best things that could have happened. Nobody got away with anything because everything was checked and done to spec. There wasn't any room for error or cheating."
"My dad thinks the future of RUSH is here and it's making it more affordable for the lower budget teams like us," said Lauren. "We hope that more asphalt tracks will jump on board with this as well."
Kuntz of Mahaffey, Pa. won the Late Model title by a mere five points over veteran champion driver, Barry Awtey. Both drivers had four wins, 13 top fives, and 14 top tens.
"I was pretty ecstatic to win," said Kuntz, who along with his father, Carl, own Kuntz Motor Company, a Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram dealership. "Initially, I questioned it, but overall, I thought the sanctioning with RUSH worked pretty well. It put everyone on a level playing field and gave the opportunity on any given night that anyone could win. It helped my program because it added a level of consistency. We as racers are thankful for the contingency programs and all the other things that RUSH brought to the racers."
As for the track and coming back to defend his title in 2018, Kuntz said, "It (Jennerstown) is awesome, it's like home even though it's an hour and half away. We'll be back for 2018 to defend our title. We are coming back excited and happy to be on board with the RUSH program."
Chris Brink of Penn Run, Pa. captured the Modified title with a 29-point bulge over Zane Ferrell, while Lauren Butler of West Mifflin, Pa. held off Josh Coughenour by five points. Both Butler and Coughenour led the way with three feature wins. Brink, on the other hand, dominated with eight feature wins.
"We actually won 11 features last year, so it was a down year for us," laughed Brink.
Brink, who is now 58 didn't start racing until he was 39. "I was a late bloomer," he said. His career began with a Pure Stock, then a Dwarf Dirt Car, an Allison Legacy Car, a Limited Late Model, and eventually a Modified which he has been racing since 2007.
"I really learned how to race in that Legacy Series," said Brink. "We raced at Jennerstown and Motordrome and did some travelling to Maine, North Carolina, and Indianapolis. I cut my teeth with that series."
Brink did finish second in points at Jennerstown in the one year that he raced a Limited Late, but once they disbanded the series, Brink knew he needed something more stable so he bought the Modified.
His previous two track championships came at Motordrome in 2010 and then at Jennerstown in 2014.
As for the RUSH Series involvement at Jennerstown Brink said, "We've been on an island for so long and I think it's great. I like the crate engines and the concept and appreciate what RUSH is doing for us. I think the series has helped me this year because it leveled the playing field."
He also points out that the Modified division has grown from four to six cars to now where it's pushing 20 cars. "I think the main reason it has succeeded is because of RUSH."
"We have a good crew and a good car," said Brink. "This is the longest I've even been in a race car. We've run this car since 2007."
When asked if he had any aspirations to move into a Late Model, Brink said, "Because of my age, I think I'll stay where I am and have fun."
In all there were six different Late Model winners and two career first time winners. There were also six different Modified winners and five different Street Stock winners.
"You can't ask for a more even playing field that that," said Hribar. "It's also quite some time since we have seen a lateral movement on asphalt."
For 2018, Modified driver Zane Ferrell will be moving up to a Late Model. Tanner Friedline will move from the Charger Division to the Modifieds and Cindy Rhodes and R.J. Dellape will move from the 4 Cylinders to the Modifieds.
"This is a testament to validate the strength and integrity that RUSH brings to asphalt racing," said Hribar. "We feel that it was a very successful year. The first year is always the hardest and we are looking forward to 2018. We are confident that RUSH is going to keep us on the right track and lead asphalt racing into the future. Jennerstown may be the first RUSH Asphalt Racing Series track, but it definitely will not be the last."
Father Reports Progress Of Severely Injured Woman In October Crash In Roulette Township
Sweden Township Police Department
4 hrs · Coudersport ·
This is a short story from the father of the young lady that was involved in a horrific accident on SR 6 , October 22
Graduation be able to report progress after a week that began with such despair. The cycle of severe agitation and then sedation seemed endless and unbreakable. It was eventually decided that the sedation just had to go and she needed to tough it out and fight thru whatever came to pass. What that looked like for about three days was about eighteen hours a day of moderate to severe panic attack. A grueling ordeal for both Rory and dad but yesterday afternoon the intensity lessened and today she was even more lucid and able to follow directions.
That what was needed for her to graduate from Trauma ICU after 34 days and move upstairs to a room with a view. Pictures were taken, hugs, well wishes and requests to stay in touch were exchanged and off she went down the hall to the next stage of recovery.
I struggle to find away to adequately express my appreciation for the ICU staff.
The hard work and dedication and training of our first responders in this area - Truly make a difference..this was a horrific accident and the care, treatment and the decisions that day made it possible for this family to still have their daughter...What a more fitting day than Thanksgiving Day.
Coudersport Ambulance To Cole Manor
Our 2 beagles are MISSING!
These dogs have been found & are home with their owners.
20 hrs ·
The pups have been found! A hunter heading to his camp this afternoon who saw one of our flyers saw the dogs running across a field. He called and they came right to him. He called us and thankfully we were still in the area hanging flyers so were able to get to them right away. Sage has a muzzle full of porcupine quills. Scout is super tired. We have a close friend who is a vet who was able to take care of the quills and look over both dogs to make sure they were ok. Other than both needing baths and Sage having a sore mouth they are no worse for wear. Their family on the other hand will probably need a few more days to emotionally recover. Thank you for all of your help, advice, kind words, and help to get the word out!!!! God bless all of you!
Andover Dispatched To Vehicle Crash On Rt. 417
Coudersport Ambulance To West 4th Street
Coudersport Dispatched For Carbon Monoxide
OV sports boosters will be selling $15 wreaths today in Shinglehouse
The OV sports boosters will be selling $15 wreaths on Saturday, 11/25, at Academy & Mill streets 12-5pm in Shinglehouse.
Friday, November 24, 2017
Elkland, Osceola, Valley Ambulance Dispatched For House Fire
12:34 AM--FIRE UNDER CONTROL.
1:01 AM--FIRE OUT.
Dispatched at 11:40 pm with Osceola Fire Dept and VCAA to a possible house fire on North Street BOX 3-02
Chief 3-10 (A Walters) arrived on scene and confirmed fire in the structure! All residents had gotten out of the house!
Chief 3 (M Goodrich) arrived and upon Chief 3-10’s report established Elkland Command
Engine 14-1 from Osceola arrived on the scene first and with an
interior crew with assistance from Chief 14 (K McLean) went to work!
Some of Dept 3 firefighters arrived and back laid 5 inch hose from 14-1
to a hydrant 75 feet away.
Engine 3-3 from Elkland arrived shortly after Osceola gained entry to the house and with their crew went inside with Chief 3-30 (B Davenport) & Capt 3 (A Swan), assisted Osceola.
Elkland Command called for second alarm for extra manpower for interior crews and RIT.
Fire was brought under control at approximately 12:30 am and was out by 1:30 am.
Very strong work on the initial attack by Osceola and subsequent back up by Elkland.
No injuries were reported!
On a personal note,
This was as close to text book as you can get and with great success! After the knockdown a PPV fan was put in place at the front door and utilized! I have never been so proud and excited of the excellent work by everyone!
Thanks to Osceola (14), VCAA (25), Knoxville (6), Nelson (18), Lawrenceville (8) and Tuscarora (39)
THANK YOU EVERYBODY,
CHIEF 3-10
Andy Walters
Engine 3-3 from Elkland arrived shortly after Osceola gained entry to the house and with their crew went inside with Chief 3-30 (B Davenport) & Capt 3 (A Swan), assisted Osceola.
Elkland Command called for second alarm for extra manpower for interior crews and RIT.
Fire was brought under control at approximately 12:30 am and was out by 1:30 am.
Very strong work on the initial attack by Osceola and subsequent back up by Elkland.
No injuries were reported!
On a personal note,
This was as close to text book as you can get and with great success! After the knockdown a PPV fan was put in place at the front door and utilized! I have never been so proud and excited of the excellent work by everyone!
Thanks to Osceola (14), VCAA (25), Knoxville (6), Nelson (18), Lawrenceville (8) and Tuscarora (39)
THANK YOU EVERYBODY,
CHIEF 3-10
Andy Walters
Blueberry Hill Farm Open Thursday Thru Sunday From 10 To 6
"It's a Beautiful Day in Pennsylvania". We'll today brought us most of our Con Yeager meat seasonings for the hunters / home meat processors ... We actually had to do a shelf reset to make everything fit ... Of course we have Gourmet Creations as well as some Monks Meadows and Amilias mixes in stock.
Stop on by to check out our Christmas trees, wreaths, hangers and more.
We'll be open Thursdays through Sundays from 10 am til 6 pm. And we have have free Swiss Miss hot cocoa if y'all need to take the chill off ...
Be seeing ya at the farm ...
Shirley Rees Fleet, 93, a longtime resident of Coudersport, PA
Shirley Rees Fleet
COUDERSPORT---Shirley Rees Fleet, 93, a longtime resident of Coudersport, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, in Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, after a long 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.
Joseph C. Hagen, 76, of 69 Huckleberry Circle, Emporium, PA
Joseph C. Hagen
Joseph C. Hagen, 76, of 69 Huckleberry Circle, Emporium, PA died at Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys, PA on Thursday morning. (November 23, 2017)
He was born April 15, 1941 in Renovo, PA a son of the late Francis and Margaret Casey Hagen.
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Joe graduated from Renovo High School and served in the US Army. He worked for the Cameron County School District for many years. He was a member of the St. Mark Catholic Church, Emporium and the Knights of Columbus where he was a 4th degree knight. He was also a member of the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department.
In addition to his wife he is survived by one niece; two nephews and two great nieces and a sister-in-law, Pat Hagen, Avis, PA.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Francis Hagen.
There will be No Visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be Celebrated at St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA
on Saturday (December 16, 2017) at 10:00 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant.
Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Hyner, PA
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department, 419 N. Broad St., Emporium, PA 15834 or to the Cameron County Ambulance Service, 299 E. Second St., Emporium, PA 15834
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
Earl L. Dill, 88, of 345 East Third St., Emporium, PA
Earl L. Dill, 88, of 345 East Third St., Emporium, PA died at Penn Highlands Elk, St. Marys, PA on Friday (November 24, 2017) morning.
He was born March 22, 1929 in Sterling Run, PA a son of the late George L. and Alice Strawbridge Dill.
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| US Army Veteran |
He served, as a sergeant with the US Army and after his time in the service he worked as a construction superintendent in many parts of the country.
Earl retired in 1978 and returned to Cameron County. He was a member of the Sinnemahoning United Methodist Church.
Earl is survived by several nieces and nephews
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He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Robert, George, Bertram Dill and Paul in infancy; three sisters, Florence Smith, Rita Wheeler and Norma Hickoff.
A funeral service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 306 S Spruce St, Emporium, PA on Monday (November 27, 2017) at 11:00 AM with Pastor Ken Bailey of the Sinnemahoning First United Methodist Church and Pastor Joseph Short of the First United Methodist Church, Emporium officiating. A Military Service provided by the Cameron County Memorial Detail will follow. Visitation will be at the Church one hour prior to the Service.
Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cameron County Memorial Detail, c/o VFW, 427 E. 3rd St., Emporium, PA 15834
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
Two Vehicle Crash On East Main Street In Allegany
Roulette, Coudersport Dispatched To Mobile Home Fire
Caller believes the fire is out but she has suffered burns to her legs.
Command issued RECALL except Squad &n Ambulance from Roulette.
Gary Lew Clemens, 67, of Osceola, PA
Gary Lew Clemens
Gary Lew Clemens, 67, of Osceola, PA, passed away at the Green Home in Wellsboro, surrounded by family on Friday, November 24, 2017.
He was the husband of Debra K. Everitt, who he married on April 5, 1980. They were married for 37 years. Gary was born on December 12, 1949 in Wellsboro, PA, the son of the late Homer W. and Beatrice M. (Sumner) Clemens.
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| US Army Veteran |
He regularly attended the Austinburg Methodist Church for 38 years. Gary was an US Army veteran.
Gary was employed by Commonwealth Communications as a telephone lineman, he retired in 2001. He was a regular attendee at prayer breakfast in Osceola. Gary loved to hunt and trap, he liked shooting all kinds of weapons. The times he loved most were spent at home with his family.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Debra are his daughters, Kristen Coolidge (Bryan) of Mansfield and Katrina Scherer (Matt) of Newport News, VA; three grandchildren; brothers, David Clemens and Ronald Clemens, both of Wellsboro, PA; several nieces and nephews; as well as cousins.
Gary’s Life Celebration will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 from 5-7 pm at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St. Wellsboro and Wednesday, November 29, 2017 from 10-11 am at the funeral home, funeral service will follow with Pastor Cathy Dawes officiating. Burial will be in East Charleston Cemetery.
To share your fondest memories and sign Gary’s guestbook, visit www.tusseymosher.com
Local arrangements are entrusted to Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home.
Georgene L. Kornreich, 81, of Warren, PA
Georgene L. Kornreich, 81, of Warren, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice Residence in Warren, PA.
Born on November 14, 1936 in Warren, she was the daughter of the late George and Louise Skrzycki Pappas. On October 22, 1957 in Bellefonte, PA, she married Stuart R. Kornreich, who survives.
Georgene was a 1954 graduate of Warren Area High School. A homemaker most of her life, Georgene enjoyed antiques and collectibles which led to her opening her own business, “Something To Crow About” in Youngsville, PA. She was a great lover of music, enjoying classical, jazz, big band, she loved it all. She also enjoyed dancing with her husband. Georgene was a member of Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church.
In addition to her parents, Georgene was preceded in death by twin sons – Jamie and Louis Kornreich.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA, on Monday, November 27, 2017, from 6-8P.M. Funeral and committal services will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. with The Rev. Matthew Scott, Vicar of Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Warren County Memorial Park.
Those wishing to place a memorial may do so to the benefit of the John and Orpha Blair Hospice Residence through Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Avenue, Warren, PA, 16365.
E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Thomas G. Grady, 80, of 94 State Street, Bradford, PA
Thomas G. Grady
Thomas G. Grady, 80, of 94 State Street, Bradford, PA passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017, at The Pavilion at BRMC.
Born September 26, 1937 in Lackawanna, NY, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Gilmore) Grady.
On August 8, 1964 in St. Bernard Church, he married Pamela (Smith) Grady, who survives.
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| US Navy Veteran |
Tom had been employed at the A&P Grocery store in both Olean and Bradford for over 30 years. He worked at Bauschard Dodge as a car salesman and then later as a security guard for Pinkerton.
He was a former member of the American Legion and a member of the former Bradford Moose Lodge. He also enjoyed traveling, upholstering and playing piano.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Susan Martin, of Milton; two sons, Michael (Patricia) Grady and James (Danielle) Grady, all of Bradford; seven grandchildren, Daniel Grady, Ian Grady, Brennan Grady, Sara Dewyer, Aaron Bailey Joshua Bailey and Brian Bailey, one great granddaughter, Madison Grady; one brother, John Grady, of Key West, FL and two nephews.
Friends are invited to call from 2-4 & 6-8 PM, Monday November 27, 2017 in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 372 East Main St., where a prayer service will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday, November 28, 2017, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am in St. Bernard Church, with Rev. Stanley Swacha, Senior Associate Pastor, as Celebrant. Military Honors and committal services will follow in St. Bernard Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-1942 or Bradford Area Public Library 67 West Washington Street Bradford, PA 16701.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
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