FROM THE OFFICE OF STEPHANIE VETTENBURG-SHAFFER
MCKEAN COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, on June 21, 2019, Detectives with the McKean County Drug Task Force arrested BRIANA ROLLINS and LEONESHA BROWN, both of Buffalo, for crimes related to the sale of crack cocaine.
The Detectives charged ROLLINS and BROWN with selling crack cocaine to a confidential informant while under surveillance by the Drug Task Force. Officers with the Bradford City Police then stopped their vehicle on Chestnut Street in Bradford. The vehicle was reported stolen by Hertz Rental Company in Buffalo.
Officers searching the vehicle found money, baggies commonly used to package crack cocaine for sale, and a scale with suspected cocaine residue believed to have been used to weigh the crack cocaine prior to sale. Upon arrest, Rollins was found to be in possession of additional crack cocaine.
ROLLINS was charged with 2 counts of Possession with Intent to Deliver/Delivery – Felony; Conspiracy Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance – Felony; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Misdemeanor; Possession of a Controlled Substance- Misdemeanor; Criminal Use of a Communication Facility - Felony 3; and Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana- Misdemeanor.
BROWN was charged with Possession with Intent to Delivery/Delivery of a Controlled Substance – Felony Conspiracy Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance – Felony; Possession of a Controlled Substance – Misdemeanor; Conspiracy Possession of a Controlled Substance – Misdemeanor; and Receiving Stolen Property (Vehicle)- Felony 3. The McKean County Drug Task Force was assisted by Bradford City Police and the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Police.
ROLLINS and BROWN were arraigned before on-call Magisterial District Judge David Engman who set bail at $75,000 for each suspect and they were remanded to the McKean County Jail.
If you suspect illegal drug activity, please contact the McKean County Drug Task Force at the District Attorney’s Office at (814) 887-3312 or MCDTFtip@gmail.com.
Saturday, June 22, 2019
McKean County Drug Task Force Arrest Two From Buffalo For Sales of Crack Cocaine
Here's One We Missed a Couple of Hours Ago
Allegany County Fire Wire
2 hrs · 5:35 PM
Friendship fire and Belmont working a tractor trailer fire on 86, unknown which direction. Belmont shutting down 86 and setting up a landing zone.
Morris Dispatched For Water Rescue
Rescue 1 responding.
Chief reports vehicle removed and has left the scene. RECALLED.
Smethport Dispatched For Motorcycle Accident on Rt. 6 with Serious Injuries
Wellsboro, Galeton Dispatched For Water Rescue
Little Nippers Meeting Announcement
The Little Nippers will hold a youth sports meeting on Sunday, June 23, at 1:00pm at the Little Nippers building on Memorial Drive in Duke Center, Pa. This meeting is open to the general public.
Road shut
7:40 pm--Penelec is on scene.
Power will be restored eta 2:15am
Power was restored at 4:00 AM.
Allegany River Too Dangerous For Kayakers
Allegany Fire Dept. Technical Rescue Team
Public Service Announcement- The Allegheny River is flowing fast and is very high.
There should be no kayaks on the river at this time.
The team along with Westons Mills water team has just returned from a water rescue involving a kayaker.
Please do not go out on the river until the levels lower to a safe depth and flow.
St. Marys Dispatched For Grill Fire on Porch
5:05 PM--Deputy 1 reports fire out. Units hold at station.
Shinglehouse Ambulance to West Academy Street
Emporium Dispatched For Tree & Wires Down
At 3:45 PM on Saturday, Emporium Fire Dept. dispatched to a tree down on wires in the area of Tunnel Hill.
Allegany, Westons Dispatched For Water Rescue on South Nine Mile Road
Coudersport Rotary Club Hears Noah Baker Speak About Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar
Coudersport Rotary Club was pleased to have Noah Baker come to our June 17, 2019, meeting to speak about the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar (or HOBY). The HOBY mission is to inspire and prepare future young leaders for a life dedicated to leadership, service, and innovation.
“I was the only person from Potter County attending this year,” Noah said, “I met so many great people right off the bat.”
Noah would like to hold Coudersport Jr/Sr High School’s first minithon. Thon is a 46 hour dance marathon held by Penn State in partnership with the Four Diamonds to raise funds for the fight against childhood cancer. A minithon is a 12 hour dance marathon that can be held at high schools to do the same.
As a HOBY alumni, Noah has the unique opportunity to attend the World Leadership Congress in Chicago. He will be exposed to in-depth leadership theories, develop a blueprint for a service project that he would like to complete, and gain real-world experience from knowledgeable professionals.
The Congress program fee is $1,825 plus about $500 for air fare and the deadline to attend is fast approaching. Noah is seeking financial sponsorship in any amount to help him get to the Congress. Coudersport Rotary Club presented Noah Baker with a check for $100 to help him reach his goal.
Also, to raise funds, Noah is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a beautiful quilt created and donated by Maureen Cracknell.
If you would like to donate to Noah Baker’s trip to the World Leadership Congress in Chicago, buy a quilt raffle ticket, or if you would like to hear more about HOBY, please contact Noah at Bakexoxo@gmail.com
Thank you Noah Baker for coming to speak before Coudersport Rotary Club!
Friday Crash in Wellsboro
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2-VEHICLE CRASH IN WELLSBORO, PA
FNN Article with images by Monika Stehmer Moser © 2019.
WELLSBORO,, PA - On Friday, June 21, 2019, Wellsboro fire and ambulance and Pennsylvania State Police all responded to a two-vehicle accident in Charleston Township around 1:30PM.
The accident was reported near the intersection of the Charleston Road and the Hills Creek Road.
At this time, there were no details released about how the accident unfolded. On vehicle came to rest on the side of the roadway, while the other went through a yard and into some high brush. At least one person was said to have been transported to Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA.
Clarksville man arrested for DWI
On June 16, 2019, SP Olean Troopers arrested Russell S. Brant, 42, of Clarksville, NY for Driving While Intoxicated.
During their investigation of a reported suspicious vehicle parked on Davis Road in the town of Clarksville, Brant, the vehicle’s operator, was exhibiting obvious signs of intoxication. Troopers determined he had been operating a motor vehicle in an intoxicated condition. He refused to submit to standardized field sobriety tests at the scene. Brant was then arrested and transported to SP Olean, where he refused to submit to a chemical breath test.
Brant was arraigned in Clarksville Town Court, where he was released on his own recognizance. He is due to reappear in that court in July.
Friendship pair arrested for April break-in
On June 19, 2019, SP Amity Troopers arrested Jeremy A. Ward, 21, and Dominic J. Sadler, 18, both of Friendship, NY for two counts of Criminal Mischief 4th Degree, Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree, and Petit Larceny.
Troopers investigating a break-in at a residence on 5 Maple Avenue in the town of Friendship originally reported April 4, 2019 determined Ward and Sadler had entered the residence and stolen items from within.
Both suspects were arrested and released with appearance tickets for Friendship Town Court, where they are due to appear in July.
PA Permit Violations Issued to Rockdale Marcellus Llc in Liberty Twp, Tioga County
| PA Permit Violation Issued to Rockdale Marcellus Llc in Liberty Twp, Tioga County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2019-06-21 to Rockdale Marcellus Llc in Liberty Twp, Tioga county. SWMA 301 - MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE - Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2019-06-21 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to Rockdale Marcellus Llc in Liberty Twp, Tioga County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2019-06-21 to Rockdale Marcellus Llc in Liberty Twp, Tioga county. 78a56(a) - TEMPORARY STORAGE - Operator failed to contain regulated substances and wastes used at or generated at a well site in a tank, series of tanks or other storage structures approved by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2019-06-21 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to Rockdale Marcellus Llc in Liberty Twp, Tioga County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2019-06-21 to Rockdale Marcellus Llc in Liberty Twp, Tioga county. CSL 401 - PROHIBITION AGAINST OTHER POLLUTIONS - Discharged substance of any kind or character resulting in pollution of Waters of the Commonwealth. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2019-06-21 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to Rockdale Marcellus Llc in Liberty Twp, Tioga County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2019-06-21 to Rockdale Marcellus Llc in Liberty Twp, Tioga county. CSL 402(b) - POTENTIAL POLLUTION - Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued under that authority by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2019-06-21 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Anaplasmosis: Tick borne disease mimics flu/Can be fatal if not treated quickly
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) - These bugs are so small, we often don’t see them. And what some of them are carrying can be deadly.
More and more people are getting Lyme disease, but doctors like Kris Paolino at Upstate Medical University warn that there are other tick-borne infections people should worry about.
“The big one is anaplasmosis,” Dr. Paolino said.
Anaplasmosis mimics the flu and if it isn’t caught early and treated with antibiotics…
“It’s a fatal illness people can get sick and die,” Paolino said.
Paolino says there are five cases of anaplasmosis already reported in Binghamton this year and that’s just one of the infections people should be worrying about.
“Powassan gets a lot of press because it generally has a high fatality rate and people who do survive it oftentimes have a neurological compromise,” Paolino said. Read more...
Signs and Symptoms from CDC website:
Signs and symptoms of anaplasmosis typically begin within 1–2 weeks after the bite of an infected tick.
Tick bites are usually painless, and many people do not remember being bitten.
See your healthcare provider if you become ill after having been bitten by a tick or having been in the woods or in areas with high brush where ticks commonly live.
Early Illness
Early signs and symptoms (days 1-5) are usually mild or moderate and may include:
Fever, chills
Severe headache
Muscle aches
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite
Late Illness
Rarely, if treatment is delayed or if there are other medical conditions present, anaplasmosis can cause severe illness. Prompt treatment can reduce your risk of developing severe illness.
Signs and symptoms of severe (late stage) illness can include:
Respiratory failure
Bleeding problems
Organ failure
Death
Clinical Diagnosis
Early recognition and treatment is key.
Maintain a high level of clinical suspicion for anaplasmosis or other tickborne diseases in cases of non-specific febrile illness of unknown origin, particularly during spring and summer months when ticks are most active. Early recognition and presumptive treatment is important to prevent severe illness.
Because anaplasmosis can be difficult to diagnose, particularly in the early stages of illness, patients should treated presumptively based on clinical suspicion.
Always take a thorough patient history, including:
Recent tick bite. NOTE: Tick bites are often painless. Many people do not remember being bitten. Do not rule out a tickborne infection if your patient does not remember a tick bite.
Exposure to areas where ticks are commonly found, including wooded areas or brushy areas with high grasses and leaf litter.
Travel history (domestic and international) to areas where anaplasmosis is endemic.
Laboratory confirmation is helpful for disease surveillance and understanding burden of anaplasmosis infection in the United States.
The diagnosis of anaplasmosis often is made based on clinical signs and symptoms, and can later be confirmed using specialized confirmatory laboratory tests. Treatment should not be delayed pending the receipt of laboratory test results, or withheld on the basis of an initial negative laboratory result.
High Water This Weekend
Allegheny Outfitters
USACE outflow from Kinzua Dam will increase from 5,900cfs to 11,100cfs today. Conewango and Brokenstraw Creeks have both crested but are still flooded.
The Allegheny River is going to get MUCH higher today and remain high throughout the week. These are not safe paddling conditions.
Raising the outflow is good in respect to getting the lake and river back to normal levels and being able to possibly paddle next weekend. We'll keep you posted as the week progresses.
Freedom, NY Man Arrested For Possessing Drugs In Olean
Yesterday at approximately 9:30 p.m., Olean patrol Officers stopped a vehicle on the 100 block of N. Union St. and arrested a Freedom man for possessing drugs.
39 year old Anthony Krepps of 1707 Green Rd., Freedom N.Y. was charged with 2 counts of Criminal possession of a controlled substance 5th degree ( D Felonies) and Unlawful possession of Marijuana ( Violation) after Officers located 5 Grams of Methamphetamine and several Suboxone strips and pills in his vehicle along with Marijuana.
Krepps was booked at the Olean Police Dept. and is currently being held for arraignment.
Coudersport Alliance Church Youth Donate Over $1200. to "To Fill a Backpack"
We were so blessed to be able to present Andy Kulp from "To Fill A Backpack" with a check for over $1200 at the VBS wrap up picnic. God bless you Andy!
Friday, June 21, 2019
PennDOT Cameron/Potter County Maintenance work schedule for the week of June 24 – June 28, 2019
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Cameron/Potter County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of June 24 – June 28,weather permitting. Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work,
crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night
Potter County 0260
Sign Repairs:
●Various State Routes throughout the County
Spray Patching:
●State Route: 4005 (Fishing Creek Road)
●State Route: 1005 (Phoenix Run Road)
Shoulder Cutting:
●State Route: 3003 (Jenkins Hill to Costello)
Pipe Replacement:
●State Route: 1009 (Pusher Siding Road)
Slide Repairs:
●State Route: 0006 (Cemetery Curve) Monday-Wednesday
Ditching:
● State Route: 1003 (Loucks Mills Road) Thursday & Friday
Bridge Repairs:
●State Route: 4025 (Brizzie Hollow Road) road closed with detour in place
Cameron County 0240
Spray Patching:
●State Route:0120 (Sinnemahoning to Clinton County line)
Bank Restoration:
●State Route: 0120 (Huntley area)
For more information, visit www.dot.state.pa.us or call 814-274-9181
Mosquito spraying in Eldred Township and Eldred Borough
The McKean County Mosquito Control Program will be conducting a truck mounted ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation in Eldred Township and Eldred Borough, McKean County. Residential and recreational areas in this township will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes. The control work will begin late evening on Monday June 24th.
High populations of adult nuisance mosquitoes have been detected in the areas through surveillance efforts.
The truck mounted ULV spray will be conducted by McKean Environmental Solutions LLC in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The business license is 13152. The product used will be Biomist 3+15 applied at a rate of 1.5 oz/ac. This product is designed to provide quick knockdown and effective control of adult mosquitoes.
Weather conditions, surveillance data, and other unexpected events could delay or cancel this spray operation. If this operation is cancelled, it will be rescheduled for Wednesday June 26th. Please contact Heather McKean at 814-598-3652 if you have any questions or concerns.
Otto-Eldred alumni, Bennett Family Scholarship awarded at OEHS
Darcie Schneider and Andrew Sheeler each received the Otto/Otto-Eldred Alumni Scholarship for $1,000.
The Otto-Eldred Alumni Scholarship is a scholarship given annually to Otto-Eldred High School graduating seniors who have maintained at least 2.75 GPA and received acceptance to, preferably, a two-year college or a four-year program.
Schneider will attend Gettysburg College in the fall to study health sciences. Sheeler plans to study mechanical engineering at Robert Morris University.
Sheeler also received the Albert A. Bennett Jr. Family Scholarship for $500.
Sue Bennett established the scholarship in memory of her husband to benefit a graduating Otto-Eldred senior pursuing a post-secondary degree at a two- or four-year institution. Recipients should demonstrate academic excellence, participation in extracurricular activities and strong educational/career goals. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett and their four children all graduated from Otto-Eldred.Donations can be made to both of these funds at CRCF, 301 North Union St., Suite 203 or online at cattfoundation.org.
For 25 years, the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation has been the area’s supportive, responsive and trusted community foundation. Established in 1994, CRCF is growing good by connecting donors to the causes they care about most in the region. Grants from the foundation support many areas, including education, scholarships, health care, the arts, community development, human service, and youth development. To learn more, call (716) 301-CRCF (2723), email foundation@cattfoundation.org, or visit online at www.cattfoundation.org. CRCF is also on Facebook (facebook.com/cattfoundation) and Twitter (@CattFoundation).
Budget Votes Expected This Week
The Weekly Schedule
Jeffini’s ‘Blast Off To Reading’ Magic Show July 2 At Coudy Library!
Jeffini uses magic, music and puppets to encourage children to read in this new, exciting space-themed show for summer 2019! This new show features fabulous magic, audience participation, along with Jeffini’s puppet friends – Gus the Gorilla and Horace the Donkey – as they lead the audience on a space adventure through some of the best outer-space-themed books in the library.
Jeffini has made several summer appearances at the Coudersport Public Library over the past few years, and his shows are always big hit — don’t miss this one! This free show is open to all and is part of the Library’s Summer Reading series. If you haven’t signed up for Summer Reading yet, do it now! Summer Reading features weekly activities like Jeffini’s show, as well as prizes for reading. Summer Reading weekly activities continue on Tuesdays through July 23 at 10:00 a.m. (preschool ages 3-5) and 1:00 p.m. (elementary/young teen) with the reading component (open to all ages, infant through adult) wrapping up July 31! Jeffini’s show will be the only activity for Tuesday, July 2, with the age groups combined for the 10:00 a.m. appearance. 
Wellsboro Dispatched For Pole Fire
At 10:21 PM on Friday, Wellsboro Fire Dept. has been dispatched to a pole fire near 883 Stony Fork Road.
Dansville Man In Custody For Tops Robbery in Olean
The Olean Police Departments Criminal Investigation unit arrested 26 year old Kadeem L. Weldon of Dansville, N.Y. this afternoon for charges of Robbery and Grand larceny for the June, 16th Robbery of Tops friendly market located on W. State St..
Weldon was taken into custody by New York State Parole for an outstanding warrant in Dansville.
Weldon is being held for arraignment.
Smethport Dispatched For Trees & Wires Down on Baker Road
At 7:23 PM on Friday, Smethport Fire Dept. has been dispatched to 446 Baker Road for trees & wires down on the roadway.
Mansfield Dispatched For 2 vehicle Crash
Clarion River Above Was Flood Stage But Receding
Elk County Alerts
13 hrs ·
Current Clarion River Height in Ridgway: 16.7 Feet
Action stage-11 ft; Flood stage-16 ft; Moderate flood stage-18 ft; Major flood stage-20 ft.
See the current height of the clarion river in Ridgway here: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?site_no=03029000
Willing, Mutual Aid Dispatched to House Fire on Stout Road in Willing
4:48 PM--Report smoke showing.
Ulysses & Harrison Dispatched to Crash
4:21 PM--Ulysses Command: Hold Ulysses Units except fire police.
Warren L. "Bud" Mong, Jr., 85, of South Kendall Ave, Bradford, PA, formally of Muskegon, MI
Warren L. "Bud" Mong, Jr.
Warren L. "Bud" Mong, Jr., 85, of South Kendall Ave, Bradford, PA, formally of Muskegon, MI, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 at The Pavilion at BRMC.
Born September 18, 1933, in Shippenville, son of the late Warren L and Dorothy Virginia (Johnson) Mong Sr.
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| US Marine Corps Veteran |
Bud attended Bradford Area Schools. On February 15, 1951 he enlisted with the United States Marine Corps, and served until his honorable discharge on February 14, 1954.
On November 8, 1958 in Bradford, he married Elaine C. (Jones) Mong who passed away December 9, 1995.
Bud worked for Dresser Clark in Olean, NY, Bovaird & Seyfang in Bradford, and moved to White Pigeon, MI and was employed for Coachman Industry and Travel Equipment Company, where he retired as product engineer in 1985. In his retirement he worked as rural route carrier for Three Rivers Post Office, retiring again in 1989
Surviving are two sons, Joel F. (Susan) Mong, of Bradford and Jonathan L (Tina) Mong, of Three Rivers, MI, one daughter-in-law Tina Mong of White Pigeon MI, one sister, Audrey P Gilligan, of Bradford, three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews, He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son, Warren " Corky" Mong III, and three sisters.
Friends will be received on Sunday June 23, 2019 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Ave, where funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Monday with Rev. W. LeRoy Beckes, retired Presbyterian minister, officiating. Entombment will be in Willow Dale Cemetery. Member of the American Legion Post 108 Honor Guard will conduct Military Honors at the cemetery.
Memorials contributions if desired, may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Dawn R. MASON, 63, of Sunderlinville, PA
Dawn R. MASON, 63, of Sunderlinville, PA, died Friday, June 21, 2019 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born April 17, 1956, in Croydon PA, she was the daughter of Raymond and Adelaide Clark Mason.
Surviving are: her mother and step-father, Adelaide and John “Jack” James; eight siblings, Raymond Mason, Jr., Debbie Mason, Robin Dolchanczyk, Katie Bell, Tammy James, Cheyanne James, Terry Clark, and Jay James; aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews; and caregiver, Carmela Schuenemann.
She was predeceased by her father.
Graveside services will be held in Forest Hills Cemetery, Huntingdon Valley, PA on a later date.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements are entrusted to Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.
Coudersport Ambulance to North Hollow Road
Wellsboro Dispatched to 2 Vehicle Crash
