At 8:07 PM on Saturday, Mansfield Fire & EMS dispatched to West Wellsboro Street & South Main Street for a 2 vehicle crash with one injury.
Fire Dept. RECALLED.
At 8:07 PM on Saturday, Mansfield Fire & EMS dispatched to West Wellsboro Street & South Main Street for a 2 vehicle crash with one injury.
Fire Dept. RECALLED.
Carolyn C. Spencer
Carolyn C. Spencer, 84, Smethport, PA passed away Friday (Sept. 3, 2021) in Lakeview Senior Care & Living Center, Smethport.
Born August 23. 1937, in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of Lewis and Catherine Baker Southard. On July 16, 1960, in Rixford, PA, she married Henry N. Spencer, who died Feb. 11. 2019. They were married 58 years.
Carolyn was a longtime resident of the area and a graduate of Otto-Eldred High School, class of 1955.
She first worked for Dresser Manufacturing Co., Bradford, and later in the Smethport Area High School cafeteria, before her retirement.
She was a member of the Sartwell Creek Union Church, Burtville, where she was a choir member, and was often a soloist. She loved music playing both the piano and accordion. She was an avid gardener and animal lover. Carolyn also enjoyed bird watching and spending time with many of her daughter’s friends.
Surviving are two daughters, Cheryl (Arnie) Scher of Pocomoko, MD, Christie (Kevin) Drabert of Smethport; three brothers, Gary (Sharon) Southard, and Dale Southard both of Eldred, and David (Bobbea) Southard of Rixford; a sister, Ella Mae Oliver of Rixford; several nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Henry, and a brother, Robert Southard.
Friends will be received from 1-3 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 5, 2021) in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where a funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. with Rev. Michael Culver, officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park, Lewis Run, PA.
Memorials can be made to the McKean SPCA, 80 Glenwood Ave., Bradford, PA 16701.
Condolences can be made sent to: Christie L. Drabert
142 Pump Station Rd.
Smethport, PA. 16749
Allegany County – As the annual Allegany County Senior Forum and Picnic were put on
hold this year due to the continuing safety concerns surrounding the coronavirus, the
Allegany County Office for the Aging wanted to ensure that they are still able to gather
valuable input from older residents that would typically be collected at those events. As a
solution, the Office for the Aging is partnering with Age-Friendly Allegany County to host
eleven (11) Town Hall listening sessions throughout the five (5) legislative districts in
Allegany County.
Representatives from both organizations will guide an open conversation discussing
topics such as accessing information and services, caregiver support, combating social
isolation, staying active in your community, healthcare, housing, and more! Attendees will
have the opportunity to have their voices heard about any unmet needs they currently
experience and those new services or programs which they would like to see developed
in their communities. This information will be used by the Office for the Aging in their
planning for 2022 as well as to inform the Age-Friendly Allegany County three (3) year
action plan for improved livability for residents of all ages and ability levels.
The Town Hall meetings include a lunch provided by the Office for the Aging as well as a
chance for all attendees to win a door prize! RSVP is required and can be made to the
Office for the Aging at 585-268-9390 or NY Connects at 866-268-9390. Participants must
be 60 years of age or older, or a caregiver of someone that is, to attend the meetings.
A full schedule of the meetings can be found below:
Ardent Solutions manages Age-Friendly Allegany County (AFAC) in partnership with the
Allegany County Office for the Aging. The initiative focuses on improving livability for all
residents, especially older adults. For more information or to join the AFAC initiative
please contact Danielle DeLong at 585-593-5223 ext. 1015 or
delongd@ardentnetwork.org. You can find more information on Ardent Solutions’ website
at www.ardentnetwork.org under community health
Missing cat on Canada Hollow Rd. in Shinglehouse, PA.
She has been missing for over a week now and my parents are worried something may have happened to her. She is an all black cat but spends a lot of time outside so her hair gets bleached by the sun. She is missing the tip off of one ear.
Has on a pink collar with her info but it may have fallen off. Her name is Bagheera.
If you have any information regarding her please contact (814)230-5732.
They are worried sick and thinking the worst has happened to her.
Frances Cunningham
Friends are invited to join the family in sharing memories of time spent with Fran. A reception will follow.
Diana Paddock
Since Warren County has gone too HIGH in the rise of Covid, Masks and 6 feet social distancing is required.
MANSFIELD, PA (September 2021) After 32 years of service, Abbie Pritchard announced her plans to retire from First Citizens Community Bank (FCCB). Her last day will be Friday, September 10, 2021.
There has been a recent increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases in Allegany County.
Allegany County has gone from a substantial (orange) COVID community transmission rate to a high (red) transmission rate.
From Wednesday, August 25, 2021, to Tuesday, August 31, 2021, Allegany County reported 58 positive COVID cases or a rate of 125.84 positive cases per 100,000 population.
Allegany County Department of Health (ACDOH) Public Health Director Tyler Shaw reports, “The positivity rate not only effects the individual and possibly their families but also has second and third order effects within our communities for schools, businesses, hospitals, and nursing homes.”
Many factors are possible causes to the increase in positive cases including larger gatherings throughout the summer, travel outside of our state and area, COVID variants, not enough population vaccinated for COVID-19, reopening of events and festivals, as well as more people returning to this County for vacations, to visit family, work and school, and overall a more relaxed attitude about COVID-19.
Allegany County has only 40.9 percent of our total eligible population fully vaccinated according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as of August 31, 2021. Increasing the number of County residents who are vaccinated will help to lower the COVID community transmission rate and help to combat future variants.
For individuals that are vaccinated, there is a decreased risk of being hospitalized. Getting vaccinated protects others in your household and your community. Vaccinations are still available; go to www.vaccinefinder.org, www.vaccinehound.org, or call the Allegany County Department of Health at 585-268-9250 for help finding a vaccine.
According to James Helms, CEO at UR Jones Memorial Hospital, hospitalizations for COVID-19 at Jones have definitely been increasing. “At this point, 26 percent of the current inpatients admitted to our hospital are COVID positive and all but one was unvaccinated,” he said. “We are going to double the COVID positive admissions today given the patients we have seen in our emergency room, adding potentially four more. Please help our staff be available to help you by getting vaccinated.”
For the nursing staff, providing the care that COVID-19 patients require takes more time than other patients. “Not just because of the level of care, but it also takes time to don and doff the PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) before going into the room to provide that care.”
With the upcoming Labor Day weekend, the Allegany County Department of Health highly recommends that residents of the County take precautions. When traveling or attending parties or other large social gatherings, remember to wash your hands and use hand sanitizer in addition to wearing a mask, especially when social distancing cannot be maintained. When attending events or gatherings this weekend, choose those that are outside
and limit time spent with those that are unvaccinated.
These precautions, in combination with getting vaccinated, are the best way to provide layered protection from COVID-19. You can call the Allegany County Department of Health at 585-268-9250 to register for an upcoming vaccination clinic.
Remember, if you are feeling ill or having any symptoms, a test may be necessary in order to collect close contact information. Please reach out to your primary care provider, check for testing sites by visiting this site: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-site-near-you, or contact the Allegany County Department of Health if you do not have a primary care provider.
Get Vaccinated!
Montoursville, PA – Motorists in north central Pennsylvania are advised the following roads (listed by county) are closed in the area due to flooding or downed trees and utilities. Updates will be sent periodically.
Tioga
• Route 4007 (North Road) is closed at the bridge located northwest of Knoxville, Brookfield Township. The bridge carries North Road over North Brook Creek.
• Route 4009 (Austinburg Road) between Route 249 and the New York State line at TR 103 in Brookfield Township.
• (Open) Route 660 from the beginning of the road to the intersection with Route 3004 (Snyder Point Road) in Shippen Township
If you are a medical professional or if you are not, the Olean FREE medical clinic needs your help on Saturday or Sunday, September 11th or 12th at the JCC Olean Campus.
Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIVO), a provider of diagnostic testing solutions and life science raw materials, today announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Magellan Diagnostics, Inc. (“Magellan”), expanded the Class I recall of its LeadCare® II Blood Lead Test Kits, LeadCare Plus® Blood Lead Test Kits, and LeadCare Ultra® Blood Lead Test Kits (the “LeadCare Test Kits”) for the detection of lead in whole blood.
Weis Markets today announced it has issued a recall for its in-store $7 Crab Cake Meal for not declaring milk as an allergen on its label. Food allergies are an immune system reaction that occurs soon after eating a food containing an allergen. Even a tiny amount of the allergy-causing food can trigger signs and symptoms such as digestive problems, hives or swollen airways. In some people, a food allergy can cause severe symptoms or even a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis.
The product is in a 3-compartment container sold in the deli. This recall is being issued as a precaution. The sell by dates affected are 8/25/2021 through 9/05/2021. The issue was discovered during a routine inspection. Customers may return the product for a full refund.
BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, including Hanley Library, will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day.
In addition, a portion of the campus loop will be closed Monday and Tuesday to accommodate work on the construction of Pitt-Bradford’s new Engineering and Information Technology Building.
The Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center and its café, both in Marilyn Horne Hall on Veterans Square in downtown Bradford, will be open their regular hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the museum and 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the café.
Vicki L. White
Vicki L. White, 59, of 3012 Clair Carrier Road, Friendship, NY passed away on Thursday September 2, 2021 shortly after admission to Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville.
Vicki was born of December 29, 1961 in Cuba. She was the daughter of Keith and Patricia Miller Schultz.
Vicki was a graduate of the Hamburg High School class of 1980. She was a former employee of the American Olean Tile Company and later was a CNA at various area Nursing Homes.
Surviving are her mother, Patricia Robinson, Allegany, loving Companion, Bob Roulo, Friendship, two sisters, Pamela Schultz, Shinglehouse, PA and Becky (Tim) Fisher, Kill Buck and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her Father, Keith Schultz in 2001.
There will be no prior visitation or services. Private family memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc. Bolivar.
Both vehicles sustained disabling damage but all 3 patients were sign offs with no injuries. Thank you to Econo Automotive for assisting with the cleanup.