Saturday, December 26, 2020
Bradford Dispatched for House Fire on York Street
Scio Dispatched for Vehicle Fire
Norma L. CHAPMAN, 87, of Mills, PA
Loretta E. SMITH, 81, of Coudersport, PA.
Stop The Spread: COVID-19 Testing Clinic Opens Sunday in Coudersport
With approximately 140 active COVID-19 coronavirus cases confirmed in Potter County and an estimated 700-900 other county residents unknowingly infected by the highly contagious disease, the importance of a free drive-through testing clinic that opens on Sunday in Coudersport could not be overstated.
“For yourself, for your loved ones, and for all of those around you, it just makes sense to be tested,” according to Potter County Commissioners Nancy Grupp, Barry Hayman and Paul Heimel.
Free testing will be available daily from 9 am to 6 pm on Sunday, Dec. 27, through Thursday, Dec. 31, at the back parking lot of Coudersport Area High School. Anyone age three and older can be tested. Mid-nasal passage swab tests will be performed.
No appointment is necessary, and the testing site is also open to residents from outside of Potter County. Patients are encouraged to bring a photo ID or insurance card. Turnaround time for testing results is two to seven days.
Individuals who test positive will receive a phone call. They will be provided with detailed instructions to help stop the spread. Individuals who test negative will receive a secured PDF by email.
“Over the past several weeks, we have seen a rapid increase of positive case counts in the region, which gives us significant cause for concern,” said Pa. Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine. Potter County has had more than 400 confirmed COVID-19 cases diagnosed since Nov. 18.
McKean’s case count has risen by 1,060 and Tioga’s by 1,160 over the same five-week period. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control recently announced study results showing that, for every confirmed carrier, there are between seven and eight victims who are not aware that they are infected.
Potter County Emergency Management Coordinator Glenn Dunn has been working closely with the Health Department and its testing contractor to make local arrangements. He noted that access will be from East Second Street (Rt. 6) onto Park Avenue and Ross Street.
Elizabeth M. “Betty” Glase, 98, formerly of West Vine St., Port Allegany, PA.
Ronald Gilbert Amell, 89 of Port Allegany, PA.
Smethport Dispatched to T-Bone Crash with Entrapment
At 3:28 PM on Saturday, Smethport Fire & EMS dispatched to West Willow Street & South Marvin Street for a 2 vehicle T-Bone crash. One vehicle is over an embankment into the creek with one person entrapped or confined. Unknown injuries. Air medical is not available due to weather.
Coudersport Ambulance to North Main Street
At 3:03 PM on Saturday, Coudersport ambulance has been dispatched to the 700 block of North Main Street for a female who has fallen outside.
OGH & BRMC Frontline Healthcare Workers Receive Covid-19 Vaccine
Dec. 23, 2020 UAHS COVID-19 update
Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS) received its first supply of Moderna vaccine for Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH) Wednesday and began vaccinations of BRMC providers, nurses and staff who work in high risk areas at the hospital as well as staff and residents at the Pavilion at BRMC.
Sue Myers, RN, ICU, was among the first frontline healthcare workers at BRMC to receive the vaccine.
OGH, which received a shipment of the Pfizer vaccine last week, continues to vaccinate its frontline workers.
The vaccination programs at both hospitals are under strict state government direction through the respective departments of health in New York and Pennsylvania. The health departments direct which hospitals receive vaccines for their employees. Hospitals have no input or say as to which hospitals or high risk workers receive vaccines, nor do they have the authority to redirect vaccine allocations.
The vaccine is not yet available to the general public.UAHS encourages everyone who is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine to protect themselves, their families, their co-workers and their patients, particularly those at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
By choosing to get vaccinated, they can also help lower transmission rates and flatten the curve in the community. As participants in the states’ COVID-19 vaccination programs, UAHS is adhering to department of health confidentiality requirements as they relate to vaccine quantities received and administered, the number of vaccinations completed, vaccine storage information and distribution to other groups.
Facts about the COVID-19 vaccination program:Vaccination will be voluntary.Per state directives, vaccines will be offered first to employees and providers working in high risk areas and then opened up to those in other areas as vaccine supply allows and in line with the expectations set forth by the health departments. UAHS has identified staff in these high risk areas by department.
UAHS’ allocation of vaccines is dictated by New York and Pennsylvania. Vaccines will be a two-part process that is 21 days apart for the Pfizer vaccine and 28 days apart for the Moderna vaccine.
While these vaccines are being developed as quickly as possible, routine processes and procedures remain in place to ensure the safety of any vaccine that is authorized or approved for use.
William Mills, MD, chief medical officer, Upper Allegheny Health System
James W. "Murph" Murray, 89, of 311 Howard Circle, Emporium, PA
James W. "Murph" Murray
James W. "Murph" Murray, 89, of 311 Howard Circle, Emporium, PA, died at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA on Friday afternoon (December 25, 2020).
He was born March 30, 1931 in Emporium, PA a son of the late John and
Marian Judd Murray. On May 11, 1962 in St. Mark Church he married
Suzanne Sullivan, who survives.
Jim graduated from Emporium High School in the class of 1950. He
attended Penn State University until he was drafted October 1952 into
the US Army, medical corp., and was deployed to Korea. Jim was
discharged as a corporal in September 1954.
After returning home he
entered Gettysburg College, graduating in 1959, with a Bachelor of
Korean War Veteran
business degree. He worked at S.S. Kressage in Harrisburg for one year
before returning home to Emporium. He worked for the Postal Service in
Emporium as a carrier and office clerk until his retirement in 1996.
As a
young man he played softball in the Emporium Softball League and bowled
on different leagues until the closing of the lanes. He was a diehard
Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed walking his dog every day.
In addition to his wife he is survived by a son, Kenneth Lewis,
Emporium; grandson, Richard Lewis, Emporium; sister, Edith Walker
Isacki, Gaithersberg, MD.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters,
Alice Stephenson and Edna Schager; and a brother, Judd Murray.
There will be No Visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated
at the St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA
on Monday, (December 28, 2020) at 9:00 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert,
Pastor, as Celebrant. The Mass will be streamed live on St. Mark
Catholic Church, Emporium facebook page.
Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium, PA
Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice.
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
Wellsville Dispatched For Smoke in Apartment
At 11:34 AM on Saturday, Wellsville Fire Dept. has been called to 23 South Main, apartment 4 to investigate the source of smoke in apartment. Another engine requested to scene.
Firefighters on scene reporting a fire in the floor.
Friday, December 25, 2020
Bradford dispatched for a house fire on Cherry Street
Loretta E. SMITH, 81, of Coudersport, PA
Loretta E. SMITH
Loretta E. SMITH, 81, of Coudersport, PA, died Thursday, December 24, 2020 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
A complete obituary will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Mark Auman, 69, of 18798 Bennetts Valley Highway
Mark Auman
Mark Auman, 69, of 18798 Bennetts Valley Highway, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020, surrounded by his family.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home.
Vehicle Crash on Rt. 155
Austin Dispatched For Sledding Accident on Prouty Road
At 2:45 PM on Friday, Austin Fire, EMS & Coudersport medic dispatched to Prouty Road in Summit Township for 15 year old female injured in a sledding accident. The victim is reported to have struck a tree.
Life Flight 4 has declined due to weather.
Terrence J. Shannon, Sr., 89, of 415 Walnut Street, St. Marys, PA.
BROTHER AND SISTER EACH PLAY ACTOR ONE IN HAMILTON-GIBSON'S STREAMED AUDIO PERFORMANCES OF "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, DEC. 26 AND 27
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West Branch of Fishing Creek Closed
The West Branch of Fishing Creek Road is CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING at the bridge that crosses the creek
Thomas Kemmerling, 87, of Germania, PA.
Alvin J. Wolfe, 91, of 1764 Bucktail Trail, St. Marys, PA.
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Hinsdale Dispatched For Vehicle Crash With Serious Injury on Rt. 446
Tri - County Alarms
Cattaraugus County: Hinsdale Fire & Trans Am are Responding to 631 Route 446 for a 1 Car Rollover MVA.
Caller reports that the Vehicle is in a Ditch.
09:51 - Additional Call from the Scene reports that there are Serious Injuries. Mercy Flight is Unavailable.
Anna B. HARRIS, 97, of Wellsboro, PA.
Shirley G. Brundage 87 of 4052 Times Square, Friendship, NY.
Nora L. Stafford, age 100 of Sabinsville, PA.
$3 MILLION GRANT BRINGS PITT-BRADFORD ONE STEP CLOSER TO BUILDING NEW ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY BUILDING
WaterAlert 10.81 ft, 'Allegheny River at Port Allegany, PA
Gage height of 10.81 ft
2020-12-25 07:45:00 EST
Allegheny River at Port Allegany, PA
Gage height of 11.00 ft 2020-12-25 09:45:00 EST
Allegheny River at Port Allegany, PA
11.14 ft, 'Allegheny River at Port Allegany, PA at 3:00 PM