On October 28th, 2022, at approximately 4:15PM, Cuba Police arrested Dakota R. Steiner (32) of Cuba. Steiner was arrested on charges of loitering (Violation) and obstructing governmental administration (Misdemeanor). Steiner was processed and released to appear at a later date.
This investigation stems from allegations that Cuba-Rushford School District bus drivers were using unlawful force on students. The completed investigation resulted in the discovery that Steiner allegedly entered onto a school bus carrying students and remained unlawfully. The school district was open and transparent throughout the entirety of the investigation. All allegations were investigated in their entirety. Steiner is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory is holding their 4th Annual -Operation Sweaters for Veterans drive.
From now until Tuesday, November 8th, Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory will be collecting NEW fall and winter clothing that will be delivered to the Bath VA. Items may include: Sweaters and Hoodies (L, XL, XXL), Sweatpants, Hats, Gloves, and Socks.
Everyone in the community is invited to support our veterans by donating at either location: Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, 621 South Main St., Ulysses, PA 16948. Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM. For questions, call Benjamin at 814-848-7542.
Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY 14895.
Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM. For questions, call Dylan at 585-593-5431.
At 7 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28 and 29, the Gabe Stillman Band of Williamsport with special guest Kat Riggins of Florida will give two BYOB concerts at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
Stillman leads the band, which also includes Colin Beatty of Williamsport on bass guitar and Ray Hangen of Buffalo, New York on drums. At the International Blues Challenge in 2019, this ace guitarist and singer won the Gibson Guitar Award, which propelled him into the national spotlight.
Both nights, Stillman and his band will perform a 45-minute set of Stillman blues. He will demonstrate his guitar prowess, the maturity of his vocals, and the telling of universal life stories with his clever and thoughtful self-penned songs including from “Just Say the Word,” his first full-length album.
Riggins will join Stillman and his band on stage each night to play the second 45-minute set featuring music from “Progeny,” her new release on Gulf Coast Records. Often compared to Etta James, Tina Turner and KoKo Taylor, Riggins’ voice and her tasteful infusion of vocal nuances set her apart.
Tickets are $25 per person to attend either night, Oct. 28 or 29. Reserve a table, bring beverages and snacks and enjoy the music with family and friends at one of these BYOB concerts.
For tickets and a table or individual seating, call 570-724-6220 or visit deanecenter.com.
If available, tickets will also be sold in the Coolidge Theatre lobby beginning at 6:30 p.m. this Friday and Saturday.
TIOGA COUNTY, PA—Beginning November 1, Pennsylvania residents can enroll in new healthcare coverage or switch healthcare plans on the Pennsylvania insurance exchange marketplace, known as “Pennie.” Open enrollment runs November 1 through January 15, 2023 on Pennie.com, but patients must enroll by December 15 for coverage to begin at the start of the new year (January 1).
If you need help finding a health plan that’s a good fit for you and your family or help navigating Pennie’s online marketplace, the Laurel Health Centers are here to help with free enrollment counseling and support. Counseling is open to everyone; you do not have to be a Laurel Health patient to use this free service.
“We assist patients with understanding and comparing their options for coverage on the state marketplace and/or insurance affordability programs like Medicaid and CHIP,” explains Carla Westlake, Laurel Health’s certified application counselor, who was recently recognized with the APEX Award for her outstanding work with patients by the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers. “Our goal is to help everyone find a health plan that is a good fit. Anyone planning to enroll in health insurance this fall or who is currently uninsured / underinsured and looking for the right affordable coverage is welcome to make an appointment.”
Open Enrollment Period – Key Dates to Know:
Open enrollment for health insurance runs from Nov. 1, 2022 to Jan. 15, 2023
Dec. 15 is the last day to enroll for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2023; if you enroll after Dec. 15, your health coverage begins Feb. 1, 2023
Jan. 15, 2023 is the last day to enroll in Pennie.com marketplace plans, but if you have a qualifying life event or lose your health insurance outside of the open enrollment period, you may be eligible for special enrollment
The Laurel Health Centers aim to make the insurance enrollment process less stressful and empower patients to make informed decisions. Their certified application counselor helps patients compare plans, review eligibility for financial assistance programs, and enroll in healthcare insurance. The Laurel Health Centers provide enrollment assistance for commercial marketplace plans (Pennie.com), Medicaid, and sliding fee programs; for help with Medicare plans, patients should contact their social security office or local Area Agency on Aging office.
Free appointments are available year-round to discuss insurance concerns, and enrollment / application help is available throughout the full open enrollment period.
To review health plans, insurance resources, and enrollment FAQs, visit pennie.com.
To make an appointment to discuss your health plan options, contact Carla Westlake at 570-723-3424 or westlakec@laurelhc.org. For more information about Laurel Health’s enrollment assistance services, visit laurelhc.org.
Michael S. King, 33, of Bradford, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at his home.
He was born on March 21, 1989 in Bradford a son of Randolph “Randy” King and Sandra Mott Billsborough; both of Bradford.
Michael was an avid jogger; jogging seventeen miles a day.
In addition to his parents, he is also survived by two brothers, Eddie (Dana) Roach of Austin, TX and Shawn King of Bradford; one sister, Michele King of Buffalo, NY; five nieces and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Bobbie Jo Groff.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, Bradford, with the Ven. Gail Winslow, deacon; officiating.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Robert VanCamp Jr., 97, died on Sunday (Oct. 23, 2022) at the Bradford Ecumenical Home. Born on March 31, 1925 he was the son of Robert VanCamp Sr. and Genevieve Dibble VanCamp. On June 10, 1946 in the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Bradford, he married Lorraine K. Lowery. As a boy, he lived in Allegany, N.Y., and worked on their farm, he also delivered newspapers for three cents a paper. He then moved to Bradford where he worked seating people at the Theatre. He was a 1944 graduate of Bradford High School. He worked in the oil fields for Sherman Oil, Curtis Oil and Pennzoil for 25 years where he never missed a day of work. He raised 13 children and attended the Free Methodist Church, which became the Lighthouse Church. Robert enjoyed sports, the Bills, and Yankees, and he also enjoyed camping with his daughter Nancy. Surviving are six sons, Richard (Janice) VanCamp of Millerton, Dennis (Beverly) VanCamp of Nunda, N.Y., Greg VanCamp and Christopher (Valerie) VanCamp, both of Eldred, Eric (Christina) VanCamp of Duke Center, and Shawn (Dianna) VanCamp of West Lawn; six daughters, Dianne (Stephen) Pohl of Orlando, Fla., Deborah Babcock of Farmington, N.Y., Nancy Stolt of Coryville, Mary (Duane) Myers of Olean, N.Y., Lori (James) Danielson of Myerstown, and Alisa (Steve) Englehart of Shortsville, N.Y.; 33 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; one niece, Tina Houben; four nephews, Mike and Kenny Kervin, Terry and Carl Houben. Preceding him in death is his wife Lorraine on Dec. 22, 2006; a son, Steve VanCamp in 1990; his mom on Oct. 1, 1973; his Dad in 1990; two sisters, Barb Houben and Bettey Kervin. Friends may call the First Church of God on Saturday (Oct. 29, 2022) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the funeral service immediately following with the Rev. Beth Rosler officiating. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery, on East Valley Road, Smethport. Memorial contributions may be made to the Otto Township Volunteer Fire Department, or to Roswell Park in Buffalo. Online condolences may be made at www.framefuneralhome.com
John J. Caribardi, 75, passed away at his home on October 26, 2022, in Lebanon, PA following a lengthy illness. He was born on May 28, 1947 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late James Caribardi and Eva Aiello Caribardi.
On July 31, 1976, at Holy Rosary Church, he married Lois Scilingo, who survives. Together they shared more than 46 years of love, laughter, and happiness.
John was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School and received his undergraduate degree from Edinboro University. He graduated from Penn State University with his Master’s Degree. During his college years, he was a member of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, where he formed friendships that lasted throughout his lifetime.
Having been a teacher and school administrator in Elk County for many years, John influenced the lives of many students and colleagues. John was also an adjunct professor for the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
In his free time, John loved to spend time with his family at his camp in the Rasselas. He could often be found boating or water skiing on East Branch Dam and he never missed an opportunity to hunt and fish. John loved to teach his children and grandchildren woodworking, chess, and how to build a campfire. John was a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus. A kind, thoughtful, and honest man, John looked forward to spending time with friends and family. His grandchildren will remember his sense of humor and his steady moral compass. John was a source of wisdom, comfort, and eye-rolling jokes until his very last day.
In addition to his wife, Lois Scilingo Caribardi, he is survived by 2 children; Amy de Sa Pereira and her husband Varpas of San Clemente, CA, and David Caribardi and his wife Vanessa of Lebanon, PA; and by his six beloved grandchildren; Orion, Alessandra, Celina, Evangeline, Christopher, and Adelyn. He is also survived by four siblings; James Caribardi, Caroline Grandinetti, LuAnn Judice, and Jerry Caribardi, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Patty Caribardi.
A Mass of Christian Burial for John J. Caribardi will be celebrated on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Holy Rosary Church, 606 Penn Street, Johnsonburg, PA 15845 with Fr. Kevin Holland as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Holy Rosary Cemetery in Johnsonburg.
A visitation will be held at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 4:00-6:00 PM.
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Stanley L. Anderson, 84, of 105 Meadow Lane, Kersey, PA passed away Thursday, October 26, 2022, at Pinecrest Nursing Home, following a lengthy illness.
He was born July 31, 1938, in Toby, PA, son of the late Harry S. and Cora Meredith Anderson. Stanley was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Kersey High School, Class of 1956. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army as he was a part of the Reserves during his high school years, then served three years active duty, and then finished his career in 1963 after serving four more years in the Reserves. In 1961, Stan started his career at Sylvania as a maintenance mechanic where he was a dedicated employee for thirty-two years, retiring in 1993.
On February 4, 1961, in Queen of the World Church, Stanley married June Meyer, who survives. They were blessed to share 61 years of marriage together.
Along with his loving wife, he is survived by his two sons: Rod Anderson (Amy Troha) of St. Marys and Todd Anderson (Julie Brennen) of Mill Hall, PA; his daughter, Tammy Wehler (Dale) of St. Marys; eight grandchildren: Janae Anderson, Randi Anderson, Erica LeBura (Jesse), Alex Anderson (Sara), Andrew Wehler, Eric Wehler, Kirstie Bennett (Caleb), and Jeffrey Wehler; three great-grandchildren: Gideon, Asher, and Banks; a sister, Maxine Hallgren (Dick) of Maryland; a sister-in-law, Joyce Anderson; and by many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Trey Anderson; his sister, Vernetta Rossi; and his brother, Ralph Anderson.
Stanley was a member of the Maria Lutheran Church. Music was an important part of Stan’s life as he was a member of the “Stan and the Mam Trio”, “Stan Anderson’s Family Four”, and other local bands. He called many square dances over the years. He was an avid snowmobiler and loved camping. He cherished his time with his family and friends, especially when they gathered around a campfire to sing songs and carry on. His grandchildren will always remember him as the Papa who could fix anything.
Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Sunday, October 30, 2022 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
Funeral services will be held at the Maria Lutheran Church on Monday, October 31, 2022 at 10:30 AM with the Rev. Erik Hart officiating. Full military rites will be accorded by the Fox Township Servicemen’s Burial Detail. Burial will follow in the Parklawn Memorial Gardens.
