Friday, December 31, 2021
Germania Fire Dept. was dispatched to assist Cross Fork with a structure fire
On December 31, at 8:45 pm Germania Fire Dept. was dispatched to assist Cross Fork on Trout Run Road, 2 miles South of Kettle Creek Rd. for a fully involved Cabin fire.
Westfield, Clymer Dispatched For House Fire On California Road
At 6:38 PM on Friday, Westfield & Clymer Fire Depts. have been dispatched to 1988 California Road for a report of a house fire.
Elkland has been dispatched for RIT.
Chief 5 reports working structure fire observed from 1 mile away. Tankers requested from Knoxville, Little Marsh & Harrison Valley. Blossburg with rehab. Fire Marshal. Co-ordinators.
7:31 PM--Fire under control. Extensive mop up anticipated.
Randall Randy Battles, 67, of Jamestown, NY
Randall Lee Battles
Randall Randy Battles, 67, of Jamestown, NY passed away December 27, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born December 19, 1954 in Bradford, PA the son of Donald and Gloria Battles.
Arrangements entrusted to Riccardi’s Hubert Funeral Home.
Send a condolence by visiting www.hubertfuneralhome.com
THURSDAY Update: Holidays Slow Testing, Vaccination Rates
Potter County Today
December 30th, 2021
Pennsylvania set a single-day record on Wednesday with 17,520 additional COVID-19 cases reported statewide, and 304 deaths, the highest such statewide total since last winter.
Meanwhile, the case count and death toll in Potter County has been trending downward in recent days. There were 16 more confirmed cases and no reported COVID-related fatalities between Friday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 30.
Entering Thursday, there have been 2,574 total cases and 78 COVID-related deaths since the pandemic was declared.
Potter County’s “active” case count has fallen to 83. Those are residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past two weeks and are considered highly contagious. For each case that is confirmed, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there are four or more undiagnosed cases in a given population.
Health care officials caution against reading too much into the recent statistics. Relatively few people have been tested over the past week due to the Christmas holiday. Additionally, Potter County’s “test positivity rate” is very high at 32 percent. It far exceeds the statewide (13.3 percent) and national (7.8 percent) figures. The rate represents the proportion of residents tested for the virus who are confirmed as infected.
The holiday season has also slowed the number of Potter County residents being vaccinated. Just under 44 percent (6,881 people) of those 5 and older have now received at least one dose.
UPMC Cole offers the vaccine to eligible patients at its outpatient offices. Buchanan Brothers Pharmacy in Coudersport administers the vaccine by appointment; call 814-274-8660. Rite Aid pharmacies continue to book appointments. To access the online reservation form, click here.
Olean Police Arrest Two for Burglary of Business on West State Street
Kranock Cook
City of Olean, NY Police Department
Two people were arrested yesterday afternoon by the Criminal Investigation Unit for a Burglary that took place December 27th. at approximately 2:00 a.m. at a W. State St. business.
42 year old Larry Cook of 118 E. Green St. and 37 year old Thomas Kranock who gave no permanent address were both charged with Burglary 3rd. degree ( D Felony) and Petit larceny ( A Misdemeanor) for entering the rear of the business and stealing property.
Kranock and Cook were issued appearance tickets for arraignments in Olean City Court on January 11th.
Lafayette Twp. Vol. Fire/Rescue Department 2022 Election Results
Lafayette Twp. Vol. Fire/Rescue Department 2022 Election Results
General:
President - Rob Mitchell
Vice President- Stan Gleason
Secretary- Jerry Ruhlman
Treasurer- Jerry Johnson
Trustees:
Cody Jordan
Steve DiBernardo
Tom Baker
Relief:
President- Don Fowler
Vice President- Stan Gleason
Secretary- Jerry Ruhlman
Treasurer- Jerry Johnson
Trustees:
Stan Gleason
Steve DiBernardo
Cody Jordan
Line Officers:
Chief - Don Fowler
Asst Chief - Rob Mitchell
FP Capt - Jerry Johnson
Air Medical Dispatched For Victim Of Gunshot In Birdsall
At 4:35 PM on Friday, EMS is arriving on scene of an accidental shooting in the 8000 block of County Road 16 in Birdsall.
An 18 year old male is reported to have a gunshot wound to the side.
Angelica Fire Dept. has been dispatched to set up a landing zone for Mercyflight to transport to Strong Memorial in Rochester.
Mercyflight airborne to Strong at 5:14 PM.
Roulette Ambulance to Main Street
At 3:34 PM on Friday, Roulette Ambulance has been dispatched to Main Street for 2 patients with difficulty breathing.
Bradford Dispatched To Possible 3 Vehicle Crash in City
At 1:45 PM on Friday, Bradford City Fire & EMS dispatched to vehicle crash in front of Northwest Savings Bank at Congress & Main Street. Report no entrapment. Possibly 3 vehicle accident.
Report minor crash. Occupants denying injuries.
Smethport Dispatched to One Vehicle Rollover Crash Friday Morning
Smethport Fire Department Inc.
At 8:02am, 12/31 SFD was dispatched for a MVA at 19434 Route 6 near Jane Ware Road. The vehicle traveling west on Rt 6 when it went off the right side of the road, sheared off a Verizon telephone pole, and rolled multiple times coming to rest off the road in the brush.
The driver was out of the vehicle upon SFD arrival and refused treatment, but was evaluated by Priority Care Ambulance.
PSP were on scene, and vehicle was removed by Knightlinger Motors. SFD responded with E-24 and Fire Police were able to operate with a single lane of traffic during the incident. Chief 220 took command and all units were back in service at 10:00am
REMINDER ••• ITS NEW YEAR EVE, PLEASE DRIVE SAFE TONIGHT.
Vehicle Serach Leads To Possession With Intent To Distribute Charges
McKean County District Attorney Stephanie L. Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, on December 31, 2021, Foster Township Police arrested Eric Walter Newburg for crimes related to possession of a controlled substance.
State Police Announces Christmas Holiday Crashes and Enforcement Results
United Way Community Impact Recipients for 2022
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP MEETING AGENDA January 3, 2022
Liberty Township
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP MEETING AGENDA
January 3, 2022
4859 Route 155
Port Allegany, PA. 16743
Call To Order
Reports
1. Ambulance Report for December, 2021
2. Fire Report for December, 2021.
3. Secretary’s Report for December 9, 2021.
4. Treasurer’s Report for January, 2022
Correspondence
1. PSATS Conference Materials
2. PSATS annual dues letter
3. Upper Pine Creek meeting minutes
4. Letter from DEP regarding Stream Evaluation Report.
5. Approval letter from DEP for Baker/McNamara Subdivision
New Business
1. Sign new Agreement between township and Roger Bickleman
2. Sign letter from Roger Bickleman naming him as SEO and naming Russ Braun for alternate SEO.
3. Sign Certificate of Election of Treasurer
4. Sign Resolution No. 1-22 for Disposition of Tax Records
Old Business
Public Concerns
Penn State announces spring semester classes will remain in person
Penn State announces spring semester classes will remain in person despite omicron concern
PSU said earlier this month it would make a final decision Dec. 30, and that final decision was to stick with its original plan to avoid remote learning.
Betty J. Morris, age 91, of Westfield, PA
Betty J. Morris
Betty J. Morris, age 91, of Westfield, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at the Green Home in Wellsboro.
Born December 18, 1930 in Little Marsh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Mary (Wass) Short. Betty married Robert Morris in 1957; he preceded her in death on January 27, 2000.
She worked as the manager of Rosenbloom's furniture until retiring.
She is survived by her sister in law, Gail L. Short of Little Marsh; her estranged son, Lloyd (Kimberly) Morris and granddaughter, Ava Morris of Idaho and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Betty was preceded in death by a nephew, Tony Close; sister, Linda Parker; niece, Kathy Davis and her brother, Ronald Short.
Per Betty's wishes there will be no services. Burial will be in Ackley Cemetery.
Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
Barbara J. Thomas, 89, of 70 Boss Street, Bolivar, NY
Barbara J. Thomas
Barbara J. Thomas, 89, of 70 Boss Street, Bolivar, NY passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at home following a lengthy illness.
Born on March 10, 1932 in Hornell, she was the daughter of Robert and Betty Galusha Nicholson. Barb married Robert Thomas on August 26, 1950 in Bolivar; Mr. Thomas preceded her in death in 1999.
Barb was a graduate of the Bolivar Central School. She owned and operated the family flower shop “Nicholson Flower Shop” in Bolivar for many years. Later she was employed by the Cuba Cheese Shop for ten years prior to her retirement. Barb was a former member of the Bolivar Country Club.
Surviving are two children, John Thomas and Anne (Dave) Nenno both of Bolivar; seven grandchildren, Shelley Thomas, Dacey Smith, Tina Sallazzo, Eric Nenno, Cady Dunning, Joe Chase and Kelley Chase; eighteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Selinda Smith in 2002 and Barbara Chase in 2015; a grandson Robert Thomas; one sister Anne Saunders and a loving companion Wayne “Bob” Torrey in 2021.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions there will be no prior visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery Bolivar.
Memorials may be made to Bolivar Fire Department Ambulance Fund, 460 Main Street, Bolivar, NY 14715.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schaffner Funeral home, Inc., Bolivar, NY.
H. John Driebelbies, age 82, of Mansfield, Pa.
H. John Driebelbies
H. John Driebelbies, age 82, of Mansfield, Pa., passed away on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, at his home.
He was born on July 6, 1939, in Blossburg, Pa., a son of Harry and Mary (Kennedy) Driebelbies. John was married to Betsy (French) Driebelbies for 57 years.
He was a frost operator for Osram Sylvania and worked at Dresser Manufacturing and Merganthaler as a mechanic for 23 years. John enjoyed reading, hunting and painting.
John is survived by his wife; three sons, Vincent Driebelbies of Wellsboro, Pa., John (Ruby) Driebelbies of Wellsboro, Pa. and Tony (Caryn) Driebelbies of Frederick, Md.; a daughter, Barbara Louden of Wellsboro, Pa.; six grandchildren, Samantha, Pat, Megan, Erin, Ryan and Dixie; six great grandchildren, Jasmine, Anthony, Melanie, Missy, Arlo and Henry; a brother, Philip (Beverly Dillon) Driebelbies of Corning, N.Y.; and a sister, Betty (Carl) Kurtz of Galeton, Pa.
A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions can be made to Second Chance Animal Sanctuary 725 Gee Rd., Tioga, Pa., 16946 or American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, Texas, 75284.
Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, Pa. is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com
Smethport Dispatched to One Vrhicle Crash on Rt. 6
Hilltop Dispatched to Crash on Droney Road
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Thursday, December 30, 2021
Ridgway Dispatched For House Fire on Main Street
Kane Fire, EMS Dispatched To Rt. 6 Crash
At 6:23 PM on Thursday, Kane Fire & EMS have been dispatched to Rt. 6 & Old Smethport Road for a one vehicle crash. Report one female patient, no entrapment.
Chief 5 reports no injuries.
Deborah "Debbie" Kane Graham, 65, of Bradford, PA.
Scio Dispatched to Vehicle Into Creek
At 5:40 PM on Thursday, Scio Fire Rescue & EMS are responding to a vehicle into a creek off County Road 10 near Brody Slide. 2 persons are confined to the vehicle. Vehicle is on its side in Vandermark Creek. Report CPR in progress.
Stephanie E. Krise, 59, of Portland Mills Road, Ridgway, PA.
Richard Gregory, 53, of Gardeau Rd., Austin, PA
Richard Gregory
Richard Gregory, 53, of Gardeau Rd., Austin, PA passed away at his residence on Monday afternoon (December 27, 2021).
He was born August 22, 1968 in St. Marys, PA a son of the late James and Sandra Burley Gregory.
He graduated from Cameron County in 1987.
He is survived by his companion of many years Lisa Uber, of Emporium, with who he resided; two step-sons, Ryan Reid and Trevor Reed, both of Emporium; several, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Lisa will greet friends at a Memorial Gathering to be held at Mack's Rhythm & Brews, Route 120, Emporium, PA on Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM.
Burial will be in the Portage Township Cemetery, Gardeau, PA
In lieu of flowers, consider donations to assist with final expenses.
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
Kurt P. Brown, 56, of 2949 Glen Hazel Road, Wilcox, PA
Kurt P. Brown
Kurt P. Brown, 56, of 2949 Glen Hazel Road, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at his residence.
He was born January 10, 1965, in St. Marys, son of Lawrence R. Brown, who survives of St. Marys and the late Ella M. (Cheatle) Brown.
Kurt was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1983. He was previously employed by Sylvania for 35 years and more recently was employed by ATS Manufacturing.
In addition to his father, Kurt is survived by his siblings: Mark Brown (Annamarie) of Kernersville, NC, Lisa Hanes (Terry) of St. Marys, and Rob Brown (Tina) of Labadie, MO; his step-mother, Carole A. Brown of St. Marys; his step-brother, Joel L. Snyder (Becky) of Colonial Beach, VA; his nieces and nephews: Eric Brown, Katie Brown, Jason Hanes, Jennifer Bish, Lacey Hanes, Noah Brown, Emily Brown, and Jonah Snyder; and by his dedicated dog, Dora.
In addition to his mother, Kurt was preceded in death by his step-brother, Skip Snyder.
Kurt enjoyed all that life had to offer. He loved to barbeque and ride motorcycles and was a member of the Wanderers Motorcycle Club in Bradford. He was a mechanic for the Bucksgahuda & Western Railroad and enjoyed going to camp.
A Funeral Service will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at 12:00 PM, with the Rev. Jeffery Noble officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation is at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Saturday morning, from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Elk County Humane Society, 1029 East Eschbach Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Cuba Police Department Reports Arrests
Cuba Police Department
*** Press Release ***
On December 29th, 2021, at approximately 3:41PM, following a report of a motor vehicle accident, Cuba Police arrested Alec W. Kessler (25) of West Clarksville. Kessler was issued citations for following too close, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle without inspection, operating a motor vehicle without insurance and aggravated unlicensed operation 2nd (Misdemeanor). Kessler was issued citations and released to appear at a later date. Kessler is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of Law.
On December 25th, 2021, at approximately 2:30AM, following a report of a domestic dispute, Cuba Police arrested Dylan T. Breault (24) of Cuba. Breault was arrested on charges of aggravated harassment 2nd (Violation). Breault was processed and released to appear at a later date. Breault is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of Law.
On December 19th, 2021, at approximately 10:25PM, Cuba Police arrested Rachel M. Patterson (31) of Friendship. Patterson was arrested on two active warrants issued from the Cuba Town Court. Patterson was processed and released to appear at a later date. Patterson is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of Law.
ROULETTE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JANUARY MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA
ROULETTE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JANUARY MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA
January 3, 2022
CALL TO ORDER:
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Public Comment
• Police Report -
• RVFD Call Statistics Report -
• Water/Sewer Report – discussion from the floor
• December 9, 2021 Meeting Minutes – discussion from the floor
• Unpaid bills for January 3, 2022- discussion from the floor
• December Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Ledger – discussion from the floor
ROAD BONDS:
• Current Road Bonds – No new current road bonds.
• Closed Road Bonds – No new closed road bonds.
OLD BUSINESS:
• Revisit the IT support – discussion from the floor
NEW BUSINESS:
• Bid for tar & chipping of the newly paved part of Kim Hill Rd. – discussion from the floor
• Need another auditor for 2 years – discussion from the floor
• Proposals for the Chapter 94 Report – discussion from the floor
• Proposal from Haines & Company for water/sewer audit – discussion from the floor
• Amendment of Municipal Police Service Contract – discussion from the floor
OTHER BUSINESS:
CORRESPONDENCE & INFORMATIONAL:
• Upper Allegheny Watershed Assoc.
• PSATS NewsBulletin
ADJOURN:
Roulette Township Office Closed Friday; Recycling Closed Saturday
Roulette Township
PUBLIC NOTICE:
The township office will be closed Friday, December 31, 2021 in observation of New Years Day.
The recycle center will be closed on Saturday, January 1, 2022 and will reopen on Sunday same hours.
Upper Allegheny Medical Center closed Friday, December 31st for Holiday
Upper Allegheny Medical Center
UAMC will be closed Friday, December 31st for the holiday.
Happy New Year to you all!
The on call number is 814-203-0404.
We will be back in the office Monday 1/3/2022 at 8 am.
Stephen A. Haynoski, 75, of 945 Plymouth Road, St. Marys, PA
Stephen A. Haynoski
Stephen A. Haynoski, 75, of 945 Plymouth Road, St. Marys, PA died at his home on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Lynch-Green Funeral Home.
PFBC FISHERIES AND HATCHERIES COMMITTEE MEETING RESCHEDULED, WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY ON JANUARY 13
George P. Mallette, 89, of 160 Upper Cherry Road, Kersey, PA
George P. Mallette
George P. Mallette, 89, of 160 Upper Cherry Road, Kersey, PA died on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a lengthy illness.
He was born on October 24, 1932, in Webster, MA a son of the late Joseph and Agnes Riboudo Mallette.
On September 11, 2010, he married Dorothy Zelt Herbstritt Mallette, who survives of Kersey.
George was a member of St. Boniface Church Korean War Veteran
and the Dagus Mines Legion.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. In his free time, George enjoyed bowling, golfing, and spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by 5 step-children; Paula (James) McDonald of NC, Randall (Cathy) Herbstritt of CO, Donna (Bill) Quinlisk of CO, Yvonne (David) Challingsworth of St. Marys and Darlene (Hugh) Daly of St. Marys. He is also survived by numerous step-grandchildren, step-great grandchildren and by several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Stanton Mallette in 2005 and by two brothers and four sisters.
A Mass of Christian Burial for George P. Mallette will be celebrated on Friday, January 07, 2022, at 10:00 AM at St. Boniface Church, 355 Main Street, Kersey, Pa 15846 with Rev. Ross Miceli, Pastor, officiating.
Military Honors will be accorded by the Fox Township Burial Detail.
Interment will be in Morningside Cemetery.
There will be no public visitation.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Elk County Humane Society, Fox Township Fire Department or the Fox Township Ambulance.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be made to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com
RECALLS
Poppies International, Inc. Battleboro, North Carolina Issues Voluntary Recall on Certain Lots of Chocolate Enrobed and Cream Puff Products Due to Possible Presence of Metal
Poppies International, Inc. of Battleboro, NC is issuing a voluntary recall of selected products that were made during December 7-10, 2021, due to the possible presence of small metal fragments. The issue was discovered during production. No injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with the recalled items. See below for product list, UPCs, and “best before” dates, which may be found on the side of the containers.
Dianne's Fine Desserts Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecan Allergen in Sienna® Chocolate Decadent Brownie
Dianne's Fine Desserts of Newburyport, MA 01950 is recalling 1,480 trays of Sienna® Chocolate Decadent Brownies due to a mis-pack, resulting in an undeclared tree nut (pecan). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to pecans run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The impacted product, listed below, was distributed through Gordon Food Service (“GFS”) in retail and wholesale stores in WI, MI, FL, OH, and PA.