At 5:45 PM on Thursday, Kane Fire & EMS have been dispatched to a crash on Rt. 321 near County Line Road.
RECALLED.
At 5:45 PM on Thursday, Kane Fire & EMS have been dispatched to a crash on Rt. 321 near County Line Road.
RECALLED.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service State College PA
309 PM EST Thu Dec 31 2020
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM
EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...A mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain will begin in the
mid to late morning hours on Friday, New Years Day. The mix is
expected to change to mostly freezing rain and continue into
Friday night with around a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation.
* WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the evening commute. Scattered power
outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice.
A Bradford woman has been arraigned on theft charges for allegedly taking nearly $24,000 from the First Baptist Church of Port Allegany while she worked as the church secretary.
52-year-old Pamela Hamilton is charged with felony counts of theft by unlawful taking, theft by failure to make required disposition of funds, and receiving stolen property.
Court papers say she wrote checks out to herself and took money from weekly offerings. When borough police chief Dave Distrola met with Hamilton and read her Miranda warning she said she wanted to cooperate and didn’t deny taking the money, but disagreed with the amount.
Hughes Forensic Accounting of Florida, which conducted an audit at the request of Erie Insurance, provided documentation showing the amount as $23,743.76.
Hamilton is free on unsecured bail.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of around
one tenth to one quarter of of an inch, except west of the
Chautauqua Ridge and near Lake Erie, where only a trace is
expected.
* WHERE...Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus,
Allegany, and Southern Erie counties.
* WHEN...From 2 PM Friday to midnight EST Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.
INSTRUCTIONS: Periods of freezing rain will result in slick roads. Slow down
and use caution while driving.
Submit ice reports through our website or social media.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York)
Sew Much More
Nestled amid waves of mountains lightly dusted with snow, in picturesque Potter County, one woman continues the work of her lifetime—sewing.
Janice Darrah is the owner of Sew Much More, a bridal and formal wear alteration shop in downtown Coudersport. Easy to find, the shop is just two doors down from the towering Crittenden Hotel, dating from the late 1870s when Coudersport was a boom town. Whether it is the times or a trend toward nostalgia, it’s Darrah’s shop that is now booming, even amid COVID-19.
Read the whole story in this month's Mountain Home magazine......
Mary C. Curcio
Mary C. Curcio, 69, a longtime resident of Emporium, died Monday, December 28, 2020 in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.
Born January 5, 1951, in St. Marys, she was the daughter of John H. and Mary Yahnite Smith. She was a graduate of Cameron County High School and a member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Emporium.
Survivors include: one son, Brian McKeirnan of Crescent, PA; two sisters, Jeanne Everman of Morgan Hill, CA and Judy Topolski of Truckee, CA; two grandchildren and also nieces and nephews.
Mary was predeceased by two siblings, a brother John M. Smith and a sister Joan Tompkins.
There will be no visitation and private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in St. Mark Cemetery, Emporium.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home, Emporium.
James “Jim” Clair Shoup
James “Jim” Clair Shoup, age 91, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Latrobe Area Hospital.
Born February 19, 1929 he was the son of the late Peter and Marie Murray Shoup and was born, raised and lived in Emporium, PA.
He was a 1948 graduate of Emporium High School and it was there that he met the love of his life, Marilyn "June" Shoup. The two enjoyed 71 years of marriage together, welcoming 2 children, 5 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.
Jim worked for the Game Commission and retired from West Penn Power after 38 years of service.
He was very active in the community, serving as a 4H Horse Club leader and later receiving a lifetime achievement award for the many years he served on the Penn State Extension Committee. He was a member of the Cameron County School Board for 25 years, 9 of those serving as president. He enjoyed spending time as a member of several clubs including the Emporium Men's Club, Bucktailers Campers and Hikers, the Emporium Driftwood Lodge F&AM, and the Coudersport Consistory.
He will be remembered fondly by those who knew him for his contagious smile, love of his family, caring heart, and big hugs.
Along with his loving wife, he is survived by his children: son Dennis (Rebecca) Shoup of Austell, GA, and daughter Mary (David) Maxwell of Latrobe, PA, and grandchildren: Robbie (Tracie) Graham with son Bennett and daughter Zodie, Dyanna (Andrew) McCown, Leah (David) Macias with daughters Isabel Clair and Emerson Maria, Gregory (Samantha) Maxwell, and Claire (Dominic Scalise) Maxwell.
In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his brothers John E. Shoup and
Robert M. Shoup.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there will be no visitation. A virtual, private service will be held Saturday, January 2nd for immediate family at the First United Methodist Church in Emporium with Pastor Joe Short officiating. Burial will be in Newton Cemetery, Emporium, PA.
In his final years, Jim was lovingly cared for by the staff at Bethlen Home Memory Care Unit in Ligonier, PA. His family is forever grateful for their kindness and compassion for Jim and their other residents and request memorial donations in his memory be made to the Bethlen Home, 66 Cary School Rd, Ligonier, PA 15658 to continue their mission of caring for others.
In addition, memorials can also be made to the First United Methodist Church, 306 Spruce St. or the 4H Program c/o Cameron County Courthouse, 20 East Fifth St., both in Emporium, PA 15834.
Arrangements are under the direction of Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home, Emporium.
Caller reported smoke coming from the basement of a unoccupied structure.
Allegany Chief 5 arrived on scene and reported a working basement fire. Engine 1 arrived on scene followed shortly by Truck 6. Interior crews made an aggressive attack on the fire while the truck crew went to work on ventilation.
The fire was held to the basement and crews had the fire extinguished quickly.
Mutual aid responded from AREMS, Westons Mills, Knapp Creek, Town of Olean, City of Olean, Portville, Limestone, Hinsdale, Deputy 4, CATTFIT, and many standby companies. Allegany PD, Catt Co Sheriffs, and NYS Troopers also assisted on scene.
At this time the fire is still under investigation. The house was under construction so there were no occupants. There were no injuries reported.
The Organization Meeting of the Allegany County Board of Legislators will be held on Monday, January 4, 2021, at 2:00 p.m.
Due to the COVID Pandemic, the meeting will be held virtually with all Legislators connecting via Zoom, for the purpose of selecting a Chairman of the Board and such other officers as may be needed, and for the conduct of any business which may properly come before any regular meeting of said Board.
The meeting will be livestreamed at:https://www.facebook.com/alleganycountyny/
Brenda Rigby Riehle,
Clerk of the BoardAllegany County Board of Legislators
December 31st, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that expiration dates for commercial driver licenses and commercial learner’s permits will be extended for Pennsylvania residents in response to statewide COVID-19 mitigation efforts.
The following products’ expiration dates will be extended:
Expiration extension deadlines on non-commercial driver license, photo identification cards, learner’s permits and camera cards ended on August 31, 2020.
For a list of open driver license and photo license centers and the services provided, as well as their hours of operation, please visit www.dmv.pa.gov.
Customers may continue to complete various transactions and access multiple resources online at www.dmv.pa.gov. Driver and vehicle online services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and include driver's license, photo ID and vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver license and vehicle registration restoration letters; ability to pay driver license or vehicle insurance restoration fee; driver license and photo ID duplicates; and schedule a driver’s exam. There are no additional fees for using online services.
PennDOT will continue to evaluate these processes and will communicate any changes with the public.
Additional COVID-19 information is available at www.health.pa.gov. For more information, visit www.dmv.pa.gov or www.PennDOT.gov.Midwestern Pet Foods Voluntarily Recalls Pet Food Recall for Aflatoxin Health Risk
Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc., of Evansville, IN is issuing a voluntary recall of the below listed dog and cat food products due to tests indicating levels of Aflatoxin that exceed acceptable limits. Products were distributed nationally to online distributors and retail stores.
Aflatoxin is a toxin produced by the mold Aspergillus flavus, which can grow on corn and other grains used as ingredients in pet food. At high levels, aflatoxin can cause illness and death in pets.
There have been reports of illnesses and deaths in dogs associated with the below listed lots of Sportmix High Energy. No cat or human illnesses have been reported.
If your pet shows signs of aflatoxin poisoning including sluggishness, loss of appetite, vomiting jaundice (yellowish tint to the eyes, gums, or skin due to liver damage), and/or diarrhea, contact a veterinarian immediately. Provide a full diet history to your veterinarian. It may be helpful to take a picture of the pet food label, including the lot number.
Divvies of Trumbull, CT is recalling Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting and Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting because they may contain undeclared milk and eggs.
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Product was distributed nationwide in retail stores and online websites. This distribution was limited to 472 cases in total.
The product comes in a 6-ounce, clear plastic clamshell labelled with the Divvies brand and marked with a lot # VV303-1, VV304-1, or VC309-1 on the side of the container.
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Vehicle Restrictions Planned for Friday
National Weather Service State College PA
...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Significant freezing rain possible, perhaps beginning as
a brief period of sleet or snow. Around one quarter of an inch
of ice possible, after a light coating coating of snow or sleet.
* WHERE...North central Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
There is the potential for significant winter weather that may
impact travel.
Review winter weather safety and preparedness information at
weather.gov/winter.
The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State
College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web
at weather.gov/ctp.