Saturday, February 27, 2021
Horton Twp. Fire Dispatched to Structure Fire in Brockway Borough
At 9:47 PM on Saturday, Horton Township Firefighters were dispatched to assist Brockway with a structure fire in the borough.
Coudersport Ambulance to East Second Street
Coudersport ambulance has been dispatched to East 2nd. Street to assist State Police with an injured person at a traffic stop.
Wellsboro Dispatched for Vehicle Off Roadway
Possibly a medical emergency. Patient is unresponsive but breathing. Location is Heise Run near Route 660.
Shinglehouse Ambulance to Honeoye Haven
At 5:45 P:M on Saturday, Shinglehouse Ambulance has been dispatched to North Union Street for a person fallen.
Mary T. Rapp, 82, of Warren, PA. and formerly of Pittsburgh, PA.
Joseph F. Ninkovich, 89 of Coudersport, PA.
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Wellsboro Dispatched For Crash on Route 6
At 3:58 PM on Saturday, Wellsboro Fire Rescue & EMS has been dispatched to Route 6 & Round Top Road for a one vehicle crash. Report two injured. Second ambulance requested.
Mark Carl Jordan, age 50, of Mansfield, PA
Mark Carl Jordan
Mark Carl Jordan, age 50, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.
Born February 4, 1971 in Wellsboro, he was the son of Harold E. and Sharon A. (Aldrich) Jordan.
He graduated from Cowanesque Valley High School in 1989 and from Penn Tech in 1991.
He is survived by his father, Harold E. Jordan of Westfield; uncle, Duane Jordan of Mt. Vernon, OH; great aunt, Audrey Potter of Westfield and several cousins.
Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon A. Jordan.
Private family services will be held at their convenience.
Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc.
Helen M. Barton, age 82, of Wellsboro, PA
Helen M. Barton
Helen M. Barton, age 82, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at UPMC Wellsboro.
Born July 24, 1938 in Lock Haven, PA, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Molly (McCrackin) Schwab.
Helen loved hunting, fishing, crocheting and sewing; she made all her kids clothing when they were little. She loves animals, especially her dogs and telling stories.
She is survived by her sons, Irvin “Chuck” “JR” Barton, Jr. of Renova and Terry W. Barton, Sr. of Wellsboro; 8 grandchildren and several great grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Button of Corning, NY and Martha LaChance of Alexandria, VA and numerous nieces and nephews.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin L. Barton, Sr.; two daughters, Marge Callahan and Molly Cathcart and three brothers, Richard, Bobby and John.
Private family services will be held at their convenience.
Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
Janet M. Sherman, age 87, a lifetime resident of Middlebury Center, PA,
Janet M. Sherman
Janet M. Sherman, age 87, a lifetime resident of Middlebury Center, PA, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Bradford County Manor.
Born December 19, 1933 in Middlebury Center, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Myrtle Rose (Gleason) Southard. She married Don Keith Sherman on June 6, 1954 and they shared 44 years together until his passing on Feb. 13, 1998.
Janet was a former member of the United Church of Nelson, where she taught Sunday School. She was an animal lover, loved kids, enjoyed country music, going for rides and helping out her family. She loved to sing and won an award one year at the Tioga County Fair.
Janet was a supporter of many things; Military, American Red Cross, SPCA and Boys Town were a few of her favorites.
She is survived by her daughter, Vicki (Percy) White of Corning, NY; grandchildren, Don Joel (Allison) Hamblin of Lockport, NY and their son John, Phillip (Carrie) White of Mechanicsburg, OH and their children, Geoffrey and Marie and Patricia (Patrick) ross of Fort Wayne, IN and their son Cameron; two sisters, Mary Ann (Don) Cline and Ella June Sherman; three brothers, Everett, Ronald and Robert (Linda) Southard; daughter in law, Debbie Bonomo of Rochester, NY; sisters in law, Nancy Southard and Carolyn Southard and many nieces and nephews.
Janet was preceded in death by her husband, Don Keith Sherman; her son, Joe Bonomo; sister, Mildred Stone; brothers, Charles, Richard, Lewis, Earl, Ernest and Carl Southard; brothers in law, Paul Stone and Gary Sherman; sisters in law, Laverna and Debi Southard.
Family will received friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Friday, 1:00 – 1:30 PM. A funeral service was held immediately following at 1:30 PM with Rev. Dorothy Densmore officiating. Covid precautions will apply. Burial will be in Middlebury Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to any of her favorite charities. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
James Wescott, 86, Lawrenceville, PA
James Wescott
James Wescott passed away peacefully at his son’s home in Newfield, NY on February 22, 2021 at the age of 86 years old.
James was born October 4, 1934 at home in Nelson, PA to parents Fredrick and Beatrice Wescott. He was the oldest of his siblings: Donald, Helen, Fredrick, Linda, and Annie, Wescott.
He went to school in a one-room school house in Nelson, PA. He was married to Mary M. Barber in Middlebury Center and after his divorce married Emma J. Naylor of Elmira, NY.
He resided a majority of his life in Lawrenceville, PA. He was a long-time employee of Corning Glass Works (CGW) in Corning, NY and retired after 65 years of dedicated service. He was proud of the fact he was the senior employee being employed by CGW the longest.
In his younger years he enjoyed racing his stock car, the 409, deer hunting and working hard. After retiring you could always find him working in his flower gardens, on his tractor, birdwatching, watching old westerns and spending time with his K-9 companions.
He is survived by his children: James C Wescott of Florida, Terry Wescott (Debbie) of South Carolina, Fred Wescott (Kelly) of North Carolina, Constance Cook (John) of Washington, George Hannon of Louisiana, Lorrie Cribb (Timothy) of PA, Jamie Martinez (Juan) of Louisiana, Jenny Henry (Joseph) of Oklahoma, and James W Wescott (Sarah) of New York. His grandchildren Nicholas, Terrance, Terrell, Tara, Tracey, Terri Ann, Jason, Nathan, Jordan, Jesslyn, David, Gage, Mia, Cynthia, Emily, and Kadin. He is also survived by multiple great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, and in-laws, his friend Beverly and his faithful dog Bandit.
He was predeceased by his parents Fredrick Guy Wescott and Beatrice Cooper Wescott. His siblings Fredrick Wescott, Helen Tillinghast, Linda Cease, his great granddaughter Ava Leigh and his is K-9 companions Brutus, Sampson, and Goliath.
He will always be remembered as a hardworking, humble and honest man until the day he left this earth. He is gone but his memory will never be forgotten by his family and friends.
Visitation will be held at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland, PA Saturday, 4:00 – 6:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, 1:00 PM with Rev. Larry O’Dell officiating. His body will be laid to rest in Nelson Cemetery. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
Montour & Elk Counties in PA Lead State in Percentage of Population to Have Received Vaccine
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Montour & Elk Counties lead the state in vaccine doses administered per 100,000 residents.
Tioga County Police Apprehend Fleeing Vehicle After Pursuit
At 11:26 AM on Saturday, Police have apprehended the occupants of a vehicle that led them on a lengthy pursuit from the Mansfield area to the Covington area.
The pursuit used Ore Bed Road, Cobb Road, Whitneyville Road and Route 660.
It's not known at this report why the driver was fleeing police. A tow service has been dispatched for the vehicle. Several police agencies were involved.
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Archbishop Walsh Academy Celebrates 100 Days of In-Person Instruction
OLEAN, N.Y. (WKBW) — It's a major milestone - in an on-doing pandemic, Archbishop Walsh and Southern Tier Catholic School is celebrating 100 days of safe in-person learning.
Principal Thomas Manko said it's all thanks to the group effort of
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cleaning and staying socially distant. Read more...
Derrick City Fire Rescue Dispatched For Possible Roof Rescue
At 11:09 AM on Saturday, Derrick City Fire Dept. and City Ambulance dispatched for an 83 year old male who is having difficulty breathing at a residence on Bolivar Drive. Male was shoveling off his roof when he was stricken. Roof rescue may be needed.
Eldred Dispatched To Pole Fire on Main Street
At 10 32 AM on Saturday, Eldred Borough Fire Dept. has been dispatched to a pole fire in the area of the Dollar General in Eldred.
10:34 AM--RECALLED by Chief 4.
McKean County Fire Units Dispatched For Fire Alarm at WWII Museum
At 10:21 AM on Saturday, Eldred, Otto, Eldred Twp. and Port Allegany have been dispatched for a fire alarm at the WWII Museum in Eldred.
All units but Eldred Borough hold in quarters. Nothing showing from outside. RECALLED by Chief 4.
Lafayette Dispatched For Crash on Rt. 219
At 10:04 AM on Saturday, Lafayette Fire Rescue & City Ambulance dispatched to the area of 8555 Route 219. Vehicle reported into guiderails. Third party caller reports everyone is out of the vehicle.
PA Permit Violation Issued to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Hepburn Twp, Lycoming County
PA Permit Violation Issued to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Hepburn Twp, Lycoming County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2/23/2021 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Hepburn Twp, Lycoming county. 78a85(a)5 - CASING AND CEMENTING - CEMENT STANDARDS - The operator failed to prevent gas flow in the annulus. In areas of known shallow gas producing zones, gas block additives and low fluid loss slurries shall be used. |
Incident Date/Time: 2021-02-23 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Hepburn Twp, Lycoming County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2/23/2021 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Hepburn Twp, Lycoming county. 78a81(a)3 - CASING AND CEMENTING - GENERAL PROVISIONS - Operator conducted casing and cementing activities that failed to prevent pollution or diminution of fresh groundwater. |
Incident Date/Time: 2021-02-23 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Hepburn Twp, Lycoming County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2/23/2021 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Hepburn Twp, Lycoming county. 78a73(b) - GENERAL PROVISION FOR WELL CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION - Operator failed to prevent gas, oil, brine, completion and servicing fluids, and any other fluids or materials from below the casing seat from entering fresh groundwater, and prevent pollution or diminution of fresh groundwater. |
Incident Date/Time: 2021-02-23 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Hepburn Twp, Lycoming County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2/23/2021 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Hepburn Twp, Lycoming county. 78a86 - CASING AND CEMENTING - DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING - Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days. |
Incident Date/Time: 2021-02-23 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Hepburn Twp, Lycoming County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2/23/2021 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Hepburn Twp, Lycoming county. 78a81(a)2 - CASING AND CEMENTING - GENERAL PROVISIONS - Operator conducted casing and cementing activities that failed to prevent migration of gas or other fluids into sources of fresh groundwater. |
Incident Date/Time: 2021-02-23 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
TU CHAPTER #688 ZOOM MEETING IS TUESDAY, MARCH 2
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Photo provided WCO Chad Lauer |
GAME COMMISSION TO HOST ANNUAL WATERFOWL BRIEFING ON FACEBOOK LIVE
25th District PA Senator Cris Dush Mission Report
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Local Leadership Group Forming to Address Critical Water and Agricultural Issues in Potter County and Tioga County
Port Allegany Moose Lodge Meat Raffle Is Today
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Pictured are organizers of the event, Bruce Bosworth and Brian Russell. |
The Port Allegany Moose Lodge #460, located at 35 Pearl Street in Port Allegany, is having a Meat Raffle Saturday, February 27. Snacks will be served from 5 - 7 p.m. The raffle begins at 7 p.m. Also being raffled off will be homemade Pennsylvania Maple Syrup provided by Bruce Bosworth.