Emporium Man Arrested for Harassment
November 2022
Robert J. “Bob” Culver, 62, of Martinsville, IN, formerly of Port Allegany,
Robert J. “Bob” Culver, 62, of Martinsville, IN, formerly of Port Allegany, passed away unexpectedly Monday (Nov. 7, 2022).
Born August 18, 1960, in Port Allegany, he was a son of Leroy J. Culver and Barbara J. (Arnot) Culver. On October 22, 2005, in Port Allegany, he married Karen Zessinger, who survives.
He grew up in the Port Allegany area and graduated from the Port Allegany High School, class of 1978.
Bob served with the US Air Force for 8 years, and worked as a paramedic for 10 years in Pennsylvania.
He was employed in the family business, the Culver Bus Garage, Port Allegany, for several years, and with the Martinsville School District in the technology department for 20 years, before his retirement.
Bob was well known for his ability to fix anything. He loved working on computers or anything mechanical. Bob could build anything and would do anything for anyone. He was very dependable and anytime someone needed help, he’d be there. Bob loved his animals, especially his dog and cat. In his younger years, he was always around animals and even helped train racehorses. Above all, Bob loved spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving in addition to his wife Karen of Martinsville, IN, and mother, Barbara Culver of Port Allegany, is a daughter, Brianna (Trevor) Beck, stepson, Zachary Carey and stepdaughter, Amanda (Rob) Erwin all of Martinsville, IN; two brothers, David (Bev) Culver and James (Sharon) Culver both of Port Allegany; two sisters, Jacqueline Culver of Port Allegany, and Lisa (Jim) Rotello of Franklinton, NC; nieces and nephews: Pamela (Jason) Crants of Bellfonte, PA, William Postlewait of Austin, Megan (Chad) Saltsman of Port Allegany, Rebecca (Nick) Brandenburg of Pittsburgh, PA, Destiny Culver of Port Allegany and Anthony “TJ” Rotello of Anchorage, AL.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Culver.
Friends will be received form 1-2 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 19, 2022) in the Veteran’s Memorial Home, Port Allegany, where a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. with Rev. Michael Culver, officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Port Allegany Honor Guard, immediately following the service. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.
Memorials can be made to: LAM Foundation, 4520 Cooper Rd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH. 45242.
Local funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Condolences can be made to: Karen Culver, 1709 Burton Lane, Martinsville, IN 46151; or Barbara Culver, 844 Comes Creek Rd., Port Allegany, PA 16743.
…A BAND OF HEAVY SNOW WILL AFFECT PARTS OF POTTER AND TIOGA
COUNTIES…
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
1221 PM EST Thu Nov 17 2022
…A BAND OF HEAVY SNOW WILL AFFECT PARTS OF POTTER AND TIOGA
COUNTIES…
HAZARDS…A band of heavy snow accompanied by winds of 20 MPH which
can rapidly reduce visibility to less than a quarter of a mile.
LOCATION AND MOVEMENT…At 1221 PM EST, a band of heavy snow was
along a line extending from Johnson City to Chemung to 19 miles
northwest of Wellsboro and moving east at 25 MPH.
THIS BAND OF HEAVY SNOW WILL BE NEAR…
Keeneyville around 1255 PM EST.
Wellsboro around 105 PM EST.
Mansfield around 125 PM EST.
Covington around 130 PM EST.
This includes the following highways…
Route 6 from west of Wellsboro to the Bradford county line.
Route 15 from Blossburg to Lawrenceville.
Jennifer Kane Named Director of Emporium Senior Center
It’s time to introduce the new director of the Emporium Senior Center! She has been busy training these past few weeks and has been doing a great job and learning so much!
Some fun Jennifer facts for you:
Jen is a mom of 3 who loves animals and nature! Her favorite color is purple and her favorite food is pizza. She is kind and caring and a very hard worker.
The center will be blessed to have her!
Join us in welcoming Jennifer Kane!
Limestone Dispatched For Rollover Crash
At 11:32 AM on Thursday, Limestone Fire Dept. dispatched to a rollover crash on RT. 219, 1 mile south of Limestone.
RECALLS
Insulet Issues a Nationwide Voluntary Medical Device Correction for the Omnipod® 5 Controller
ACTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 14, 2022– Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) (Insulet or the Company), today announced a Medical Device Correction for the Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System , because of an issue with the Omnipod 5 Controller charging port and cable. This does not impact the Omnipod 5 Pod, the Omnipod® DASH Insulin Management System, the Omnipod® Insulin Management System, or compatible Android smartphone devices that have the Omnipod 5 App installed. These actions are taken voluntarily with the knowledge of the FDA.
Insulet has received 24 reports that the Omnipod 5 Controller charging port (USB-C port) or cable (USB cable) are melting, deforming, or discoloring due to heat generated by a poor connection between the cable and the port. The excess heat may cause minor burns if those areas of the Controller are touched or could lead to fire. No serious injuries have been reported to Insulet as a result of this issue.
Snow Squall Warning Across McKean, Potter & Tioga Counties
BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Snow Squall Warning
National Weather Service State College PA
1030 AM EST Thu Nov 17 2022
The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a
- Snow Squall Warning for…
Northeastern McKean County in north central Pennsylvania…
Northern Potter County in north central Pennsylvania…
Northwestern Tioga County in north central Pennsylvania… - Until 1115 AM EST.
- At 1030 AM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line
extending from near Shinglehouse to near Roulette to Marshburg,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD…Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to
blowing snow and rapidly falling visibility. Wind gusts
up to 20 mph.
SOURCE…Radar and webcams.
IMPACT…Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous
within minutes.
This includes the following highways…
Route 6 between east of Smethport and Port Allegany, and from Ski
Denton to west of Galeton.
Route 219 from South Bradford to the New York border.
State Road 46 from north of Smethport to Farmers Valley.
State Road 446 from Farmers Valley to the New York border.
Locations impacted include…
Bradford, Coudersport, Port Allegany, Shinglehouse, Westfield,
Genesee, Rew, Harrison Valley, Coryville, Eldred, Knoxville and
Ulysses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Reduce speed and turn on headlights! During snow squalls, the
visibility may suddenly drop to near zero in whiteout conditions.
Snow Squall Warning For McKean & Potter Counties
| Snow Squall Warning | |
| Alert: | The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a * Snow Squall Warning for… Northern McKean County in north central Pennsylvania… Northwestern Potter County in north central Pennsylvania… * Until 1030 AM EST. * At 952 AM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line extending from St. Bonaventure to Bradford to Russell, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD…Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to blowing snow and rapidly falling visibility. Wind gusts up to 20 mph. SOURCE…Radar and webcams. IMPACT…Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous within minutes. This includes the following highways… Route 219 from near the Bradford Regional Airport to Bradford. State Road 46 from north of Smethport to Farmers Valley. State Road 59 from west of Marshburg to Marshburg. State Road 446 from Farmers Valley to the New York border. Locations impacted include… Bradford, Shinglehouse, Genesee, Rew, Coryville, Marshburg, Eldred, Lewis Run, Oswayo and University Of Pittsburgh – Bradford. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Reduce speed and turn on headlights! During snow squalls, the visibility may suddenly drop to near zero in whiteout conditions. |
Widespread Snow Making Travel Hazardous
Thursday morning lake effect snows are making travel miserable, especially in Cattaraugus county where multiple accidents have been dispatched all morning. Predictions of up to three feet of snow for the snow belt areas to the north as the wind shifts to the north across the open lake. A widespread area reporting slippery roads covers a large portion of WNY & western PA. If you don’t have to go today, you’ll be safer in your home.
Port Allegany Dispatched For Accident on Pine Grove Road
At 8:57 AM on Thursday, Port Allegany Fire Dept. dispatched to 456 Pine Grove Road for a box truck on its side in the ditch. No injury reported.
LAST TWO PERFORMANCES OF “FOOLISH FISHGIRLS AND THE PEARL” THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, NOV. 18 & 19 ARE CANCELED
The last two performances of “Foolish Fishgirls and The Pearl,” to be held this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18 and 19, have been canceled.
The cast and crew participated in the decision.
Performances were held on Friday Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 11, 12 and 13. “Our final show on Sunday was sold out and the first two were well attended. People really enjoyed it,” said Kacy Hagan. producer.
“While we unfortunately had to cancel the last two performances of the show due to a death in the family of one of the cast members, this cast really pulled together and put on a terrific show,” Hagan said.
“The actors had great chemistry between them and truly bonded with one another on stage and off,” said Hagan.
Audience member Michele Comes said, “This family-friendly show was a fishbowl of belly laughs. I don’t think I have ever laughed so much.”
“Foolish Fishgirls and The Pearl’ is a two-act live stage comedy described as “charming, fast-paced and filled with surprises, laughs and even a little roughhousing.” It is the first full-length play produced by the Hamilton-Gibson Women’s Project.
Patrick Edward Acton, 80, of Lewis Run, PA.
Patrick Edward Acton, 80, of Lewis Run, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022, at the Olean General Hospital.
Born on October 22, 1942, in Charleroi, PA, Patrick was the son of the late Cornelius John and Pauline M. (Luke) Acton.
Pat was a 1960 graduate of Bradford Central Christian High School.
He was employed at the USPS in Bradford, where he held various positions until his retirement.
He enjoyed life with his children, family, and friends. He loved to cook for a crowd, go camping and swimming, reading, crossword and brain teaser puzzles, watching old and new movies. He loved Pittsburgh Steelers and Notre Dame Football, Pittsburgh Pirate Baseball, basketball, and watching various other sports teams.
Surviving are his four children and eight grandchildren, Stephanie Scranton (Jeffrey Fleegle) and two sons, Aidan Arthur Scranton and Alex Fleegle of Mt Airy, MD, Kimberly (Dale) Klamut and two sons, Hunter Patrick Klamut and Brett Michael Klamut of Ellicott City, MD, Patrick Thomas (Verna Ayong) Acton of Bradford and two sons, Zachary Thomas Acton of Golden Springs, CO, and Shane Nickolas Acton of Bradford. Todd Martin Acton of Indiana, and two children, Tyler Martin Acton of Hornell, NY, Rae Lynn Acton of San Antonio, TX, U.S. Navy. He is also survived by one sister, Myra Luke Cahill of Catonsville, MD, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelius J. Acton, and Pauline M. Luke.
Family will receive friends on Friday, November 18, 2022, from 3:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Avenue, Friends are also invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday in St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church, 95 East Corydon Street, with Fr. Jim Gutting, Pastor, as celebrant. The burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to a favorite charity of your choice in the name of Patrick Edward Acton.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Coudersport Fire Dept. was dispatched for a structure fire
On November 16, at 5:46 pm. Coudersport Fire Dept. was dispatched 701 North Hollow Rd. for a structure fire Reported to be a house. Tankers from Roulette, Austin, and Ulysses were dispatched to provide mutual aid. The fire has been upgraded to a second alarm fire. It has been confirmed there is entrapment. Port Allegany has been dispatched with a full crew . The Coroner and the Fire Marshall have been requested to the scene. At 7:44 pm. the fire is reported under control