Saturday, August 21, 2021
Wellsboro, Galeton dispatched for Crash on Rt. 6 in Gaines
Flash Flood Warning issued August 21 at 7:42PM EDT until August 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR WEST CENTRAL CATTARAUGUS AND SOUTHERN CHAUTAUQUA COUNTIES...
At 742 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that while the heavy rain is
now diminishing, between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain has fallen across
the warned area, which has lead to flash flooding according to
reports from local law enforcement.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Jamestown, Lakewood, Falconer, Clymer, Jamestown West, Long Point
State Park, Chautauqua Institution, Frewsburg, Chautauqua, Busti,
Gerry, Conewango, Ellington, Leon, Randolph, Celoron, Sherman,
Sinclairville, Panama and Cherry
ATV Damage To Newly Paved Sweden Township Roads
Sweden Township Police Department
And This Folks is why Township, Borough and State Officials don't want roads open.
Irresponsible and mischievous riders causing damage to newly placed Limestone Roadways ( S Dry Run Rd - Sweden Twp ) anyone with information is asked to contact us via 911 or 814-274-0654.
Or if you and your family or friends did this and want to do the right thing... You also can call the numbers listed above.
Carol Jean Redell, 57, of Wellsboro, PA
Carol Jean Redell
Carol Jean Redell, 57, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.
Carol was born February 14, 1964, in Hornell, NY, the daughter of the late Donald K. and Blanche M. (Amidon) Sawyer. She married Russell E. Redell, Jr. on May 13, 1989 and celebrated 32 years of marriage.
Carol most recently worked for Miracle Ear and previously worked as a Teacher’s Aid for the Wellsboro Are School District and as a Nurses Aid for the Green Home, Wellsboro. She also worked as a bartender for both the Wellsboro V.F.W and Wellsboro Moose. She was a former member of the Wellsboro V.F.W. Women’s Auxiliary, the Women of the Moose and the Arnot Sportsmen’s Club. Carol was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and enjoyed her time with her family. She also enjoyed gardening and was proud of her flower beds.
In addition to her husband Russ, Carol is survived by a son, Zachery (Kay) Redell of Troy; a daughter, Bianca (Patrick) Parsons of Blossburg; grandchildren, Kamden and Ashlynn Barrett-Redell and Saylah and Jayna Parsons, brothers, Donald (Dawn) Sawyer of Chesnee, SC; David (Janine) Sawyer of Wellsboro; sisters, Penny (Larry) Kahle of Eldred; Donna (John) Stevens of Ogdensburg; Bonnie (Dave) Wright of Wellsboro; JoAnn Sawyer Osgood of Wellsboro; and mother-in-law, Sandra Redell of Wellsboro.
In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by a brother, Walter K. Sawyer and her father-in-law, Russell E. Redell.
Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects, Wednesday, August 25, 2021 from 3-5pm at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro, with a memorial service to follow at 5pm, with Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating.
The family request memorials in Carol’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948 East Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701 or to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association, 135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305.
To share your fondest memories of Carol or to sign her guestbook, please visit www.tusseymosher.com.
Clermont fire Dept. was dispatched to 12136 Wilcox RD
On August 21st, at 7:33 pm Clermont fire Dept. was dispatched to 12136 Wilcox RD. For a tree down on wires with fire.
Jay Twp. fire and ems were dispatched to Homestead Drive
On August 21st at 6:35 pm Jay Twp. fire and ems were dispatched to Homestead Drive at the Elk visitors center for a one car mva with unknown injuries. Two adults and two children refused medical transport and will get treatment at their hometown hospital. Bennetts Valley ambulance was called back to the scene to evaluate one of the children
Water Rescue dispatched to Genesee River For Capsized Kayak With Female In Water
At 5:40 PM on Saturday, Willing Fire, Wellsville Rescue & Ambulance have been dispatched to Carter Road in Willing for a capsized kayak in the Genesee River with a 52 year old female hanging onto a branch. She is reported to have no life preserver.
6:15 PM--Wellsville EMS reports woman is out of the water and uninjured.
Learn More About the New ATV Pilot Program
DCNR will be holding a public webinar about the ATV Regional Trail Connector Pilot on Wednesday, August 25, from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. Register online to attend.
David and Deborah Ross establish endowment for North Central PA LaunchBox
DuBOIS, Pa – Longtime campus supporters David and Deborah Ross have established a new endowment that will support efforts of the North Central PA LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois. The Dr. David S. and Deborah M. Ross LaunchBox Endowment at Penn State DuBois was established with the couple’s initial $100,000 pledge. Penn State will match that amount, resulting in a $200,000 endowment supporting the LaunchBox, as part of the University’s current campaign, “A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence.”
Outdoor Concert at Cherry Springs Pavilion Sunday August 29, 2021
The vocal groups North Country Voices and Second Chances will present an outdoor Sunday afternoon choral concert at Cherry Springs State Park on August 29 at 3:00pm. The performance will be at the Historic CCC Pavilion located near the astronomy observation field.
Port Allegany Dispatched For Crash on Route 6 Near Burtville
Knoxville-Deerfield Vol. Fire Company Posts Updates
Knoxville-Deerfield Vol. Fire Company
Just want to give some updates to everyone.
We’ve double confirmed that the water in town is safe.
The dumpsters at the fire station have been emptied and are still here for use. There is two trash dumpsters and one small dumpster for metal products.
We are still taking a list of anyone that needs basements pumped, we will try and coordinate someone to help pump them out.
Received a message from penn-York board of directors and camp staff for temporary shelters. Message below
God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
On behalf of the Penn-York Board of Directors and Camp Staff we would like to let you know our hearts and prayers are with all of you that have been affected by our recent flooding. We know there are many in need of so much during this time.
We would like to offer to anyone in need, what God has blessed us with. We have cabins and rooms available each with warm showers and restrooms. These will be at no cost and will be available starting tomorrow afternoon until September 5th on a first come, first serve basis. (all cabins must be empty by September 5th due to contracted groups coming in).
Feel free to pass this along to anyone you may know. Any support organizations may also pass this along to those in need.
We are located approximately 1/2 mile East of Ulysses, PA. on Route 49. For availability call the camp office at 814-848-9811 and leave a detailed message or text 814-367-8632.
God Bless!
PYC Staff
The fire station is still open to anyone that needs a temporary shelter.
Red Cross contact.
Disaster program manager 717-224-3856
Mennonite disaster service(provides laborers to those who need manpower assistance)
717-735-3536
Black mold is very serious concern and it grows at a very fast rate. There are many cleaning services out there here is a few contacts
Rainbow international of Elmira 607-442-4455
Duraclean restoration services of Montoursville 570-368-5568
Serve pro 1-833-884-3200
Our local ema coordinator will be going door to door today to begin to document damage that occurred.
Congratulations to Miss Kane, Jenny Crowley, Selected as 2021 McKean County Fair Queen
The newly crowned 2021 McKean County Fair Queen, Jenny Crowley, with the outgoing Miss McKean County Fair Queen, Emma Barr.
McKean County Fair
Congratulations to Jenny Crowley, Miss McKean County Fair Queen for 2021. Thank so much to these beautiful ladies for their hard work this summer! We appreciate you promoting the Fair!
Powers & Thomas Midway Donates $7500. to Ridgway Fire Dept.
Ridgway Fire Department
The generosity continues to amaze us. The folks at Powers and Thomas Midway will tell you they like coming to Ridgway because they are treated like family.
This year they presented the Ridgway Fire Department with a $7500.00 donation.
Totally unexpected but greatly appreciated. THANK YOU!!!!
Senator Cris Dush Issues Statement on Election Integrity Review
Posted on Aug 20, 2021
“The people of Pennsylvania are experiencing a crisis of confidence in our elections, and I take my newfound responsibility to conduct an election integrity investigation very seriously.
“There have been stories that Senate Pro Tempore Corman has moved this investigation to me for the purpose of killing it. The opposite is true. We should have been having hearings and moving toward a more formalized plan to conduct an investigation weeks ago. My team and I are in the process of getting things organized and will work with Senate Leadership to get it done.
“The purpose of this investigation is to uncover information which is necessary for the legislature to potentially take future legislative action. I have collected evidence and conducted numerous criminal and civil investigations during my career in the military and as an insurance investigator. While a legislative investigation has differences from these types of investigations, many of the same skills apply. I look forward to putting my years of experience with legal cases, court proceedings and evidence collection to good use in restoring faith in our elections.
“I want to make it clear to the public that I will be treating evidence as evidence and not as a means of obtaining publicity. You may be frustrated with not hearing updates as quickly as you would like, but there is an investigative need to hold that evidence close until the review is completed.
“To the Attorney General, Governor Wolf and the Secretary of State I want to convey this message; I will not stand idly by if you threaten county and other officials and stand in the way of transparency and legislative oversight of our elections. The Senate has the authority to conduct this investigation and we will do so in a responsible manner.”
Coudersport Dispatched To Fire Alarm at Truck-Lite
At 9:21 AM on Saturday, Coudersport Fire Dept. has been dispatched to Truck-Lite at 100 Market Street for an automatic fire alarm. Responder reports nothing showing from outside.
Penn York Camp in Ulysses, PA Offers Temporary Housing For Flood Victims
Kaitlyn Bright
If anyone of my friends, or someone you know, need a place to stay, please reach out! Also, share this information with anyone who is providing support in the community!
This is at no cost— they just want to help those who were affected by the flooding. Lending a hand is what small towns do best 💛
Penn-York Camp
God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
On behalf of the Penn-York Board of Directors and Camp Staff we would like to let you know our hearts and prayers are with all of you that have been affected by our recent flooding. We know there are many in need of so much during this time.
We would like to offer to anyone in need, what God has blessed us with. We have cabins and rooms available each with warm showers and restrooms. These will be at no cost and will be available starting tomorrow afternoon until September 5th on a first come, first serve basis. (all cabins must be empty by September 5th due to contracted groups coming in).
Feel free to pass this along to anyone you may know. Any support organizations may also pass this along to those in need.
We are located approximately 1/2 mile East of Ulysses, PA. on Route 49. For availability call the camp office at 814-848-9811 and leave a detailed message or text 814-367-8632.
God Bless!
PYC Staff
Friday, August 20, 2021
James "Ed" Mackey, 89, of 33 Clark Drive, Bradford, PA
U.S. Air Force Veteran |
Virgil James Leffler, 95, of 27 Vista Avenue Extension, Bradford, PA.
U.S. Navy Veteran |
Blossburg, Liberty Dispatched to Crash on Rt. 15
At 7:05 PM on Friday, Blossburg & Liberty have been dispatched to a vehicle in the median on the southbound lane of Rt. 15 near MM 169. Traffic control only requested.
Coudersport Dispatched for Vehicle Crash on Niles Hill Road
At 6:58 PM on Friday, Coudersport Fire & EMS have been dispatched to 184 Niles Hill Road for a vehicle into a tree crash with confinement. Victim is wheelchair bound and not able to exit the vehicle.
Pipe Undermined on A Frame Road
Sweden Township Police Department
Sweden Township ...
Anyone traveling A Frame Rd - at the intersection of A Frame and Brookland Rd there is undermining of the pipe under the road...
Please use caution, don't remove the traffic control devices , the supervisors will be repairing asap.
Scio Fire, Wellsville Ems dispatched for a motor vehicle accident
Allegany County Fire Wire
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Scio Fire, Wellsville Ems dispatched for a motor vehicle accident on state route 19 in front of Ivans
Mercy Flight requested to LZ at Genesis Bible Church.
Wellsboro Firefighters Dispatched for Natural Gas Leak
At 4:59 PM on 5:00 PM, Wellsboro Firefighters have been dispatched to 25 Crafton Street for a natural gas leak in an upstairs apartment.
Olean Man Charged With Burglary
The Criminal investigation unit arrested 41 year old Lawrence D. Cook of 118 1/2 E. Green St. on Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. for a Burglary that occurred in the early morning hours of July 8th at a residence on Adams St..
Cook was processed at the Olean Police Department and released on an appearance ticket to appear in Olean City court at a later date.
Truck Fire At 120 MM on I-80 Overnight
Lawrence Township Volunteer Fire Company #1
This morning at 3:40am Company 5 was dispatched to a commercial vehicle fire along Interstate 80 at the 120 mile marker. Initial reports indicated the unit was to be on the Clearfield exit off ramp.
Chief and Engine 5 responded arriving on scene to find a fully involved trailer with the tractor disconnected. Crews on Engine 5 went to work extinguishing the fire without issue.
The truck was later found to contain Tofu. Units then provided traffic control until towing could arrive. Be sure to checkout our website: www.lt5fd.com for more news and updates.
This starts a busy weekend for members as crews will be hosting a Walmart Sale in the Clearfield County Fairgrounds starting Saturday at 8am! Be sure to stop by the Expo II building for some great deals on merchandise at half price!
PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC
PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Albany Twp, Bradford County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 8/12/2021 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Albany Twp, Bradford 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: 2021-08-12 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Albany Twp, Bradford County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 8/12/2021 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Albany Twp, Bradford 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: 2021-08-12 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Albany Twp, Bradford County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 8/12/2021 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Albany Twp, Bradford 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: 2021-08-12 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Albany Twp, Bradford County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 8/12/2021 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Albany Twp, Bradford 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: 2021-08-12 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Albany Twp, Bradford County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 8/12/2021 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Albany Twp, Bradford 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: 2021-08-12 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Albany Twp, Bradford County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 8/12/2021 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Albany Twp, Bradford 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: 2021-08-12 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Albany Twp, Bradford County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 8/12/2021 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Albany Twp, Bradford 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: 2021-08-12 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Albany Twp, Bradford County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 8/12/2021 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Albany Twp, Bradford 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: 2021-08-12 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Olean Woman Arrested On Drug Charges
On Wednesday, August 18th at 8:30 p.m. the Street Crimes unit arrested 62 year old Diane Marsh of 311 Irving St. (lower apartment) for Felony drug charges stemming from a Search warrant conducted on June 11th, 2021 at Marsh's apartment.
Drugs seized during this Search warrant were tested at the lab and a warrant was issued after this case was presented to the Grand Jury by District Attorney Lori Rieman.
Marsh was arrested based on this warrant and transferred to the Cattaraugus County jail to await arraignment. The Cattaraugus County S.R.T. team and Southern Tier regional drug task force assisted in this investigation.
Morris Dispatched for Land Rescue on the Rail Trail
At 3:48 PM on Friday, Morris Fire & EMS have been dispatched for a land rescue of a victim of a bicycle accident with an ankle injury. The victim is located on the Rail Trail, about 5 miles north of Waterville.
RECALLED. Forestry unit is driving the victim to Darling Run.
Wellsboro Ambulance dispatched to meet with victim at Darling Run access area.
City of Bradford Police Charge Man With
On 08/14/21 at approximately 1510 hrs, City of Bradford Police investigated a reported assault on an adult female.
The female victim reported she had been choked and hit by her boyfriend Todd Hale Jr.
The female victim did exhibit injuries visible to the Officers.
The defendant, Todd Hale Jr. was located and taken into custody at which time he was found to be in possession of several different Controlled Substances including Methamphetamines, Schedule II.
Hale is charged with Strangulation (F2), CC 2701 A1 Simple Assault (M2) , 35 780-113 A30 Manufacture Deliver or Possess With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (F)
(1 )780-113(A)(16), Int Poss Controlled Substance By Per Not Reg (M)
Hale was arraigned and remanded to McKean County Jail but did post bail since that time.
Shirley Jean Harford Zimmer, age 90, of Old Portage Road, Emporium,
Gary L. Sorensen, 74, of 108 Wehler Road, St. Marys, PA.
Highland & Kane Dispatched To Rt. 66/948 for a Rollover Crash
At 3:18 PM on Friday, Highland Township Fire & Kane Ambulance have been dispatched to a tractor-trailer tanker rollover accident near the intersection of Rt. 66 & Rt. 948.
There is a road closure in the accident area.
Stephen E. Curci, 59, of 232 Boone Mountain Road, Kersey, PA
Stephen E. Curci
Stephen E. Curci, 59, of 232 Boone Mountain Road, Kersey, PA died suddenly on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at his home.
He was born on January 26, 1962, in St. Marys, a son of the late Samuel and Genevieve Lodes Curci.
Steve was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School and began his career in pallet manufacturing at Penn Pallet. For more than 27 years, he gave his all and worked his way up in the company. His heart and soul was in his work, and in recent years he worked as the Vice President of Sales at PalNet.
Together with his friend and business partner, he recently started a business in storage units, which is to be called Larry's Storage Sheds.
Steve's passion in life was his Harley. He lived to ride and spent any spare moment he could find on his bike. He also enjoyed Razor, Jeep and four wheeler rides. An avid outdoorsman, he always enjoyed hunting and fishing as well. Most of all, he loved spending time with his grandson.
He is survived by one son; Stephen A. Curci of Weedville, one grandson; Liam, and by one sister; Stephanie (Doug) Dougherty of Erie, as well as by nieces, nephews, and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a step-son; Gregory Rooker.
Visitation and Funeral Services for Stephen E. Curci are being held privately at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Penfield Fire Department.