Saturday, November 27, 2021
Vehicle Crash on Droney Road in Lafayette Twp.
Coudersport Dispatched for House Fire
Austin Dispatched for Crash on Rt. 155
Westfield and Sabinsville on Scene of Cardiac Emergency
Kane VFD to Station to Search for Lost Hunter
Michelle L. COPENHAVER, 53, of Olean, NY
Rodney D. “Rod” Nolan, 59, of Shinglehouse, PA
Rodney D. Nolan
Rodney D. “Rod” Nolan, 59, of Shinglehouse, PA passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 26, 2021, after a long illness.
Family and friends may call from 10am to 12 noon on Monday, November 29, 2021, at the Bell Run Union Church, 904 Taylor Brook Road, Shinglehouse, where funeral services will follow at 12 noon in the church.
Rod’s family has entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
A complete obituary will follow.
Barry L. Wheeler, Sr., 73, of Alma, NY formerly of Bolivar, N.Y. and Shinglehouse, Pa.
Barry L. Wheeler, Sr.
Barry L. Wheeler, Sr., 73, of Alma, NY formerly of Bolivar, N.Y. and Shinglehouse, Pa., passed comfortable away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, under the care of the Wellsville Manor, Wellsville, following a lengthy illness.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Blossburg Dispatched For Car/Deer Crash on Rt. 15 with Injuries
At 4:03 PM on Saturday, Blossburg has been dispatched to an SUV that struck a deer on Rt. 15 Northbound. There are 3 occupants.
Theodore L. BUTTON, 74, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Galeton and Genesee, PA.
Mary Jane Dagustine, 82, of 551 West Allegany Road, Emporium, PA.
William L. Vargesko, Jr., 61, of 77 Whitney Creek Road, Coudersport, PA.
Samuel “Sam” Lore, 73, of Warren, PA
U.S. Army Veteran |
Kenneth S. Bauer, 87, of 345 Grant Street, St. Marys, PA.
Record Breaking Donation For The Gift Of Memory Program
Kevin and Patty Dusenbury, of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, were flabbergasted with the extreme generosity of many donors to their Gift of Memory program, delivering an amazing amount of toys and gifts to the Christmas House in Coudersport, on Saturday, November 20, 2021, marking the 21st year of the program.
Md. Air National Guard Extends Public Comment Period
November 26th, 2021
Potter County Commissioners Nancy Grupp, Barry Hayman and Paul Heimel have invited representatives from the Maryland Air National Guard to attend a public forum to share details of the unit’s planned low-level military aircraft training flights over a wide swath of northcentral Pennsylvania and answer questions. The request is in response to input the commissioners have received from organizations and citizens who are concerned about the impact of the plan on tourism, the environment and the local way of life. Maryland ANG seeks authorization from the U.S. Defense Department to train A-10 “Warthog” pilots for up to 170 days a year, no longer than four hours per day, in low air space (100 feet from the ground and up) across most of Potter and Cameron counties, as well as smaller sections of McKean, Tioga, Clinton and Elk counties (see map below).
A public input period is now open on the Maryland ANG environmental assessment, which determined that the flights pose “no significant impact” on local citizens or the environment. A copy of the study is available at public libraries in Coudersport and Galeton; online at https://www.175wg.ang.af.mil/Duke-MOA-Low, (click on Duke MOA Low icon) or by contacting Kristi Kucharek, National Guard Bureau, 3501 Fetchet Avenue, Joint Base Andrews MD 20762-5157. Her email address is NGB.A4.A4A.NEPA.COMMENTS.Org@us.af.mil.
Military aircraft have trained in the region for many years, but at a higher altitude. Pa. Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources, which manages state forests and parks, has been studying the potential impacts for more than a year. DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn said the flights could “drastically change the character of this region,” with the sound negatively affecting tourism, wildlife and outdoor recreation. DCNR has called on the Maryland ANG to maintain its current flight protocols and operations, or to consider alternative locations. The agency is also calling for an environmental impact study to be conducted, rather than the less detailed “environmental assessment” that was recently released for public comment.
Shinglehouse Ambulance to North Union Street
At 1:35 PM on Saturday, Shinglehouse Ambulance has been dispatched to North Union Street for a woman ill.
Bradford Little Theatre Announces Auditions for Beanstalk! The Play!
Sheffield to leave ambulance business
Nov 27, 2021--Warren Times-Observer
Josh Cotton
Staff Reporter
jcotton@timesobserver.com
The Sheffield Volunteer Fire Department is leaving the ambulance business.
The department announced the move in a Facebook post.
“Effective January 1st 2022 Sheffield volunteer fire department ambulance service will no longer be providing a BLS (basic life support) Ambulance service to Sheffield and the surrounding area,” the fire department said. “This decision was made due to the strict regulations and requirements put on Ambulance services and the overwhelming stipulations that has caused a dwindle in EMS manpower. Sheffield VFD will be providing a QRS (quick response) service to Sheffield and the surrounding area. This means that SVFD will still be able to respond and provide a service for all medical calls however SVFD will not be transporting patients to the hospital.”
A town hall meeting was held Tuesday at the station, as well as streamed on Facebook, to discuss the move. Read more.....
Diane M. BUTTON, 74, of Galeton, PA
Diane M. BUTTON
Diane M. BUTTON, 74, of Galeton, PA, died Saturday, November 20, 2021 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born June 7, 1947, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Clinton W. and Margaret Chase Campbell. On August 4, 1967, in Galeton, she married Lawrence D. “Larry” Button.
Larry died on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.
A graduate of Galeton Area High School and Rochester Business Institute, Diane began her career in the x-ray department at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital followed by over 35 years as medical secretary / office manager with Dr. Michael Callahan in the Galeton Health Center.
Diane was happiest while spending time with her family and loved ones. She could routinely be seen at the Galeton & Wellsboro football, basketball, and volleyball games cheering on the grandnieces and grandnephews or found in the kitchen baking family favorite sweets for all occasions.
Surviving are: a son, Jeff (Joanna) Button of Frederick, MD; her step-mother, Mary Campbell of Galeton; two brothers, Jim (Delores) Campbell of Galeton and Tom (Jill) Campbell of Wellsboro; a sister, Betty Ann (Bill) Lechler of Galeton; nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents.
Friends may call Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Pine Creek Valley United Methodist Church, Gaines, where Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 AM. Rev. Dr. Frank H. Billman, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery, Galeton.
Memorials may be made to GASD JV/Varsity Volleyball, Attn: Jess Green, 27 Bridge St., Galeton PA. 16922 and/or Wellsboro Boys Basketball Team, Attn: Steve Adams, 32 Meade St., Wellsboro, PA 16901.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Friends of the Angelica Free Library unveil “Park Circle Gazebo” Puzzle
Lawrence D. “Larry” BUTTON, 78, of Galeton, PA
Lawrence D. “Larry” BUTTON
Lawrence D. “Larry” BUTTON, 78, of Galeton, PA, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born March 30, 1943, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Harold L. and Louise Zeaman Button. On August 4, 1967, in Galeton, he married the former Diane M. Campbell, who predeceased him on November 20, 2021.
A graduate of Galeton Area High School, he served US Air Force Veteran
honorably with the U.S. Air Force from 1961 – 1965.
Larry was a truck driver for over 50 years working for various trucking companies including Campbell Trucking in Galeton.
He was a life member of Gale Hose Ambulance and Goodyear Hose Company. Larry enjoyed the outdoors.
He loved spending time at his camp and was an avid fisherman. He taught many of the grandnieces and grandnephews the skill. In the past few years, he took up gardening and had quite a green thumb.
Surviving are: a son, Jeff (Joanna) Button of Frederick, MD; nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his twin brother, Gerald E. "Jerry" Button.
Friends may call Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Pine Creek Valley United Methodist Church, Gaines, where Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 AM. Rev. Dr. Frank H. Billman, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery, Galeton. Military Rites will be accorded by members of the Potter County Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to Gale Hose Ambulance or Goodyear Hose Company. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Wilcox Dispatched For Crash on Buenavista Highway
At 8:52 AM on Saturday, Wilcox Fire & EMS have been dispatched to a one vehicle crash near 1378 Buenavista Highway. Vehicle is off the roadway down in the woods.
Responders report minor damage and no one around the scene. Unit returning to service.
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Port Allegany Dispatched to 2 Vehicle Head on Crash on Main Street
Friday, November 26, 2021
Dwight Peter “Pete” VAN DRUFF, 68, of Wellsville, NY
U.S. Army Veteran |
Louis PASQUALE, 88, of Germania, PA
James A. “Jim” Hanes, 79, of Bristol, Indiana, formerly of Shinglehouse, Pa.
James A. Hanes
BRISTOL, IN----James A. “Jim” Hanes, 79, of Bristol, Indiana, formerly of Shinglehouse, Pa., passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, in Goshen Hospital, Goshen, Indiana, following a brief illness.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Hamlin & Lafayette Dispatched For Search for Lost Hunter
At 5:27 PM on Friday, Hamlin Township & Lafayette Fire personnel have been dispatched to assemble at their stations for a search.
Cuba Police Make Arrest
Cuba Police Department
*** Press Release ***
On November 23rd, 2021, at approximately 5:59 PM, following a report of a domestic dispute, Cuba Police arrested Jeffery Rios (38) of Cuba. Rios was arrested on charges of assault 3rd (Misdemeanor) and criminal obstruction of breathing (Misdemeanor).
Rios was processed, placed in front of a Cuba Town Justice and released to appear at a later date. Rios is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of Law.
Friendship & Cuba Dispatched For Crash on I-86 E
At 4:50 PM on Friday, Friendship & Cuba Fire & EMS have been dispatched to I-86 E west of the Friendship exit for a vehicle crash with injuries. Reported rollover with one person injured.
Donald E. Morris, 76, formerly of Bolivar Drive, Bradford, PA
Donald E. Morris
Donald E. Morris, 76, formerly of Bolivar Drive, Bradford, PA passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Bradford Manor.
Born March 17, 1945, in Eldred, he was a son of the late Cecil Howard,
and Betty Marie (Stevens) Morris Sr.
He attended school in Eldred.
Don formerly worked at Stackpole in St. Marys, Carpet Mart and Exide Battery Corporation in Reading.
He loved anything to do with horses, especially riding them, and being
with his beloved dogs, Corkie and Baby.
Surviving is one sister, Judy A. Hewitt, of Bradford, two brothers,
Thomas (Debra) Morris, of Bradford, and Cecil "Corky" Morris, of
Eldred, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his longtime companion, Carl
W. Buganza, two brothers, Larry Joe, and Robert Dean Morris, and one
sister, Barbara K. Morris.
Services are private and held at Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to a charity of the
donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill
Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Richard L. Grandinetti, 50, of 181 Gates Hollow, Bradford, PA
Richard L. Grandinetti
Richard L. Grandinetti, 50, of 181 Gates Hollow, Bradford, PA passed away
Wednesday, November 24, 2021, surrounded by his family.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the
Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Theodora L. "Dorie" Christjohn, 72, of Rew, PA
Theodora L. "Dorie" Christjohn
Theodora L. "Dorie" Christjohn, 72, of Rew, PA passed away Thursday,
November 25, 2021, at Bradford Manor.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the
Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Coudersport Dispatched For Disabled Tractor-Trailer
At 4:12 PM on Friday, Coudersport Fire Dept. has been dispatched to East Second Street for a disabled tractor-trailer.
MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS, SEMIS STUCK ON HILLS,
ROUTE 66 HAS REOPENED SOUTH OF KANE
MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS & vehicles off the roadways
ELK COUNTY SEEMS TO BE MOST EFFECTED
SCANNER DISPATCHES ALL TALKING AT ONCE
ELK/MCKEAN COUNTY SEEMS TO BE GETTING THE WORST OF IT
FRIDAY Update: Holiday Marred By Five Potter County Deaths
Potter County Today
November 26th, 2021
Thanksgiving was anything but happy for hundreds of area families who had a member confirmed as a victim of the COVID-19 coronavirus, including five from Potter County who lost a member to the pandemic.
Between Wednesday and Friday, according to the U.S. Dept. of Health (DOH), there were nearly 500 cases confirmed in the region. Potter County had 25 new cases detected, despite a lower number of tests being administered on Thanksgiving Day.
As of today, there are more than 200 confirmed carriers of the virus spread out around Potter County. They represent just a fraction of the actual number who are infected and highly contagious, according to DOH, because many carriers have not been tested.
Since the pandemic began, there have been 2,245 known cases — more than one in seven county residents — and 59 lives lost. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is forecasting a post-Thanksgiving surge in COVID hospitalizations, based on surveys showing that more than one-third of Americans gathered for Thanksgiving dinner with individuals who have not been vaccinated against the virus. CDC noted that the U.S. death count will soon pass the 800,000 milestone.
Medical care providers are under unprecedented stress. Entering Friday, UPMC Cole reported that it is treating a record 18 COVID patients. Four of them are occupying beds in the hospital’s six-patient Intensive Care Unit.
Similar scenarios are playing out across the region. Two more Tioga County residents died from COVID between Wednesday and Friday, while 69 more tested positive. Tioga has had 5,476 cases and 148 deaths since the pandemic was declared. Also between Wednesday and Friday, McKean County had 36 more cases and one more death. Totals in McKean are 5,782 cases and 103 fatalities. Clinton and 59 new cases and two deaths; Cameron, four cases; Allegany County, N.Y., 47 cases and one death; Elk, 14 cases; Lycoming, 107 cases and seven deaths; and Cattaraugus County, N.Y., 110 cases and two deaths.
DOH reports a slow but steady increase in the number of Potter County residents being vaccinated against the coronavirus. An average of 20 people per day have been receiving an initial vaccine or a booster shot over the past week.
Potter County’s vaccination rate — which remains barely half of the statewide figure — stands just short of 41 percent. Some 992 residents age five and older have received a single dose and 5,363 have now been administered one or more booster shots.
National studies show that approximately 70 percent of new COVID victims were not vaccinated. In “breakthrough cases,” those who are protected are much less likely to die or be seriously ill. On a related note, CDC advises that the effectiveness of a single COVID shot diminishes over time.
Those who have had booster shots are much more fully protected. All U.S. residents age 18 and older are now eligible to receive booster vaccines.
UPMC Cole offers the vaccine to eligible patients at its outpatient offices. To schedule an appointment for an adult, call 814-274-5460; for pediatric patients, call 814-274-9198. 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
Kane Dispatched For Disabled Tractor-Trailer on Rt. 66 South
At 3:12 PM on Friday, Kane Fire Dept. has been dispatched for traffic control for a disabled tractor-trailer on James City Hill.
Ulysses Dispatched For Crash on Rt. 49
At 2:34 PM on Friday, Tri-Town Fire & EMS have been dispatched to a crash on Rt. 49 near the Risser farm. Occupant requesting an ambulance.