Roulette Dispatched For Difficulty Breathing
On March 31 at 11:13 pm Roulette ambulance was dispatched to the Friendly Inn in Roulette for difficulty Breathing
March 2023
COUDERSPORT MAN FACES MULTIPLE CHARGES IN RAPE CASE FROM LAST YEAR
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Information from PSP Release Out of Coudersport & Use of Court Records – Thursday, March 30, 2023.
ULYSSES TOWNSHIP, PA – Back on Thursday, July 21, 2022, Pennsylvania State Police based in Coudersport, received a call reporting that a rape had occurred at a location on Cushing Hollow Road in Ulysses Township. The alleged incident occurred between 4:35 PM and 6:55 PM. At which time, an investigation was initiated and was on-going.
On Thursday, March 16, 2023, seven charges were filed in this case against 19-year-old Levi Brayden Boucher of Coudersport, PA.
The following criminal charges were filed through District Court 55-4-03 again Boucher;
* Title 18, Section 3121(a)(1); Rape Forcible Compulsion (Felony 1).
* Title 18, Section 3123(a)(1); Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse Forcible Compulsion (Felony 1).
* Title 18, Section 3124.1; Sexual Assault (Felony 2).
* Title 18, Section 3125(a)(1); Aggravated Indecent Assault (Felony 2).
* Title 18, Section 3125(a)(2); Aggravated Indecent Assault (Felony 2).
* Title 18, Section 3126(a)(1); Indecent Assault (Misdemeanor 1).
* Title 18, Section 3126(a)(2); Indecent Assault (Felony 2).
Boucher was able to post his $100,000.00 monetary bail on March 27, 2023. Prior to that he was being held at the Potter County Prison.
Boucher’s preliminary hearing is set for Monday, April 3, 2023, at 10:00 AM in front of MDJ Christopher Dominic Kalacinski.
Boucher has other felony charges in two other cases that were waived to court last year. To view them visit https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/Report/MdjCourtSummary… .
3 Vehicle Crash with Injuries on Ridgway-Johnsonburg Road
At 6:29 PM on Friday, Johnsonburg Fire Rescue and ambulances from Ridgway & St. Marys have been dispatched to 5236 Ridgway-Johnsonburg Road for a 3 vehicle head-on crash with 3 reported injuries on scene. Air medical has been requested. All helicopters not available due to weather.
6:51 PM–Wilcox rescue & ambulance to scene for BLS patient.
Patients being transported to Penn-Highlands ELK.
8:01 PM–All units have cleared the scene. Roadway open.
The Potter County Farmers Winter Market will be indoors at the Riley Gallery on Saturday, April 1st
The Potter County Farmers Winter Market will be indoors at the Riley Gallery, next to the Crittenden, the first Saturday of the month from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The next market will be this Saturday, April 1st. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
[NOTICE: The Potter County Farmers Market will begin the summer/ fall schedule beginning in May. The market will go back to a weekly schedule on Friday 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm on the square across from the county jail. During very cold or inclement weather, the market will move to the Riley Gallery on Main Street next to the Crittenden Hotel. If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact ….
Netra Baker, 814-544-7313 netrabaker@hughes.net]
JOANIE’S APIARY will be at Market on Saturday with local Raw Honey, along with beeswax products including hand cream, wood polish and candles, and Corn heating bags.
RL HONEY FARM will be there with Pure Raw Creamed Honey. ( Shared space with Joanie’s Apiary)
BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce. We will have the last of our sweet winter carrots, spinach, lettuce, pea greens, radishes and more. We accept cash, credit cards, and SNAP. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com
CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the Potter County Farmers Market. Favorite breads ,sweet treats, and fresh eggs will be available. There will be a sign up for items you would like to see in coming weeks. Special requests are always appreciated by me.
BLACK CATS AND PAPERCRAFTS is planning on being there with charms, quilled paper art, wall hangings, hair accessories, paper jewelry, hardbound note/art books and other assorted paper crafts. For more information, or to make a custom order contact Leon at blackcatsandpapercrafts@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page to see sneak peeks of the new things we’re making at https://facebook.com/blackcatsandpapercrafts
DuBois Signals at Intersection of Route 255 and Shaffer Road Set to Flash
DuBois, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) alerted motorists traveling through the intersection of Route 255 and Shaffer Road in DuBois that the signals at all points will flash red until at least Thursday, April 6. A crash on Saturday, March 25, damaged the signal controller cabinet, and April 6 is the earliest PennDOT can replace it.
Drivers should treat the intersection as a four-way stop until the installation of the new controller. PennDOT advises motorists to proceed cautiously, anticipate minor traffic disruptions during peak travel times, and remain patient and courteous to other drivers while PennDOT works to resolve this temporary inconvenience. Speeding, running stop signs, and illegally passing on the right are aggressive driving behaviors and are among the leading causes of highway crashes and fatalities in the state.
The controller cabinet also operates the flashing lights and gates at the railroad crossing. They will not be functional until repairs are complete. PennDOT urges drivers to be mindful of the railroad tracks at the intersection and to avoid coming to a stop on the tracks. Approach the railroad crossing with care and “always expect a train.”
Additionally, stop signs have been set up at all four points of the intersection.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
Shapiro Administration Establishes Community-Based Health Resource Network to Provide Long-Term Assistance to Residents Impacted by Norfolk Southern Train Derailment
Harrisburg, PA – Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) announced the establishment of a health resource network that will directly connect Pennsylvania residents with local providers in response to Norfolk Southern’s train derailment. DOH is working with local health care providers in Beaver and Lawrence counties to meet the long-term needs of residents impacted by the Norfolk Southern train derailment that occurred February 3 in East Palestine, Ohio.
United Way Accepting Quarterly Impact Applications
Deadline to Apply May 1st 2023
Bradford, PA — The United Way of the Bradford Area is currently accepting applications for the second quarter of Quarterly Impact funding for 2023.
Eligible non-profit agencies may submit a request for up to $1,500 for Quarterly Impact funds. Awards will be given to programs or initiatives with the potential to make an immediate impact on the local community while being essential to the agency’s mission. Priority will be given to those who have not received prior funding, who have supplied all necessary documentation, and who request funding for programmatic costs.
Quarterly Impact applications may be received by visiting United Way’s website at www.uwbanews.org, the United Way office, or by request at sarah.lonzi@uwbanews.org. Along with the application, it is being requested of applicants that a detailed budget of planned expenditures be included. All applications are reviewed by a committee comprised of United Way Board members, with recommendations being presented to the full board for final approval. For more information regarding the application process, please contact United Way
Potter County Community Garden Has Five Plots Left
The Potter County Community Garden is shaping up to have another vibrant year of germinating and growing – in more ways than one! Of the twenty-nine total garden plots, only five remain on the last day of March. If you have limited room to garden at home, consider applying for one of the last free plots in the garden.
Benefits include:
- Pre-tested and amended soil ready for planting
- Free seeds and starter plants grown by Coudersport High School FFA
- Easy access to water, tools, and supplies
- Benefit from bees and butterflies in the adjacent Master Gardener pollinator plot
- Socialize and learn with other gardeners
- Eat your own fresh produce and save money at the grocery store
- Donate extra vegetables to the community in the adjacent market shed
The mission of the Potter County Community Garden is 1) to empower the community to plant, grow and harvest their own produce, 2) to provide education on the value of gardening, 3) to promote community interaction & unity, and 4) to offer solutions to food insecurity.
Individual and group applications for the garden are available at Kaytee’s Market, Hershey’s Market, the Coudersport Library, the Gunzburger Building and the Penn State Extension office. Interested parties can also contact Commissioner Barry Hayman at 814-274-8290 x 201 or email pccg2022@gmail.com to request an application.
Be sure to check out the garden Facebook page, Potter County Community Garden, for updates and planting tips. The PCCG committee and Penn State Master Gardeners are also offering free gardening classes each month, March to June, at the Penn State Extension office.
Shinglehouse Ambulance to North Union Street
At 4:59 PM on Friday, Shinglehouse ambulance has been dispatched to North Union Street for a person fallen.
Betty C. Pfohl, 95, of Beechwood
Betty C. Pfohl, 95, of Beechwood, passed away March 28, 2023, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Betty was born July 23, 1927, in Bradford, a daughter of the late John Paul and Julia Jones. She lived in Bradford at 120 Jackson Avenue for most of her youth along with her three sisters, Nancy, Shirley and Judy.
Summers were spent at Chautauqua Institution in NY. It was there Betty met her first husband Wayne Nelson from Columbus Ohio. They married soon after Betty’s graduation from Oberlin College.
Betty and Wayne moved to Orchard Park, NY, to live in a house designed and built by Wayne. There they raised three children, Scott Nelson, Christine “Tina” Nelson-Scherman and Grant Nelson. Eventually the family moved to Maryland. All the while Betty, Wayne and the children continued to spend summers at Chautauqua Institution. The children grew up and moved on leaving Betty and Wayne the opportunity to pursue their own adventures. Upon Wayne’s retirement they traveled extensively throughout the United States and took a few trips overseas. They finally settled in Mayville, NY near Chautauqua Institution in a charming, renovated schoolhouse and became much involved with the Chautauqua community.
Following Wayne’s death January 7, 1999, Betty continued to live in Mayville until Pete Pfohl, a high school beau from Bradford, came back into her life. They were married August 1, 2007, and lived in Bradford in the Pfohl family home, Beechwood. Pete died December 22, 2017, leaving Betty to live at beautiful Beechwood for most of the rest of her life. Now her spirit has passed on to be much missed and remembered with love.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at hollenbeckcahillfh@gmail.com
ROUTE 446/305 CLOSED TO TRUCK TRAFFIC BETWEEN ELDRED & PORTVILLE
At 4:39 PM on Friday, Route 446 between Eldred & Portville is CLOSED TO ALL TRUCK TRAFFIC due to LOW HANGING WIRES.
Passenger vehicles are allowed to pass through.
Bobby S. D. Wray, Sr., 36, of Wellsville, NY and a former longtime resident of Galliapolis, Ohio
WELLSVILLE, N.Y.—Bobby S. D. Wray, Sr., 36, of Wellsville, NY and a former longtime resident of Galliapolis, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
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.
Johnsonburg Dispatched For Stove Fire
At 4:30 PM on Friday, Johnsonburg Fire Dept. dispatched to 271 Grove Street for a possible structure fire.
Basic Sign Language
How many times do we encounter hearing impaired people and wish that we could communicate with them? As we age, we gradually lose some of our hearing. Sign language can help. Also, mothers of pre-lingual children can use sign language as a tool with their little ones. Here is your opportunity to learn basic sign language that could help you or someone you care about.
This course will cover beginning sign language, the alphabet, conversational phrases and a variety of commonly used signs. In addition, basic facts essential to the correct use of the language will be addressed. A dedicated student could learn as many as 800 signs and understand signing and interpreting rules, basic deaf culture, and medical situations that cause deafness and loss of hearing. An intermediate course may be offered depending on interest.
This course will be taught by Sheri Greene and is scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 25 – June 8, 2023 (not meeting the week of May 15th) from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost is $160/person. The registration deadline is Tuesday, April 18th. To register or for more information, visit www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877.
Roulette Ambulance To Port Allegany
At 1:56 PM on Friday, Roulette Ambulance has been dispatched to Ransom Street in Port Allegany for a psychiatric emergency.
Wind Advisory issued March 31 at 1:37PM EDT until April 01 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo
DESCRIPTION: …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EDT SATURDAY…
* WHAT…Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE…Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming,
Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany
counties.
* WHEN…From 5 AM to 7 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may
result.
INSTRUCTIONS: Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York)
John A. Servidea, Jr., 87, of Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys, and formerly of 101 N. Mill St., Ridgway and Main Street, Johnsonburg
John A. Servidea, Jr., 87, of Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys, and formerly of 101 N. Mill St., Ridgway and Main Street, Johnsonburg, died Wednesday night, March 29, 2023 at Elk Haven following a brief illness.
He was born on June 28, 1935 in Johnsonburg a son to the late John A. Servidea, Sr. and Elbina Jovenitti Servidea. On January 14, 1967 in Kane, PA he married Doris E. O’Lay. She preceded him in death on July 6, 1988.
John lived most of his life in Johnsonburg, having lived the past 4 years at Elk Haven and had lived in Ridgway for 10 years. He was a 1954 graduate of Johnsonburg High School and was a member of Holy Rosary Church and was a member of several social clubs in Ridgway. John loved to fish and hunt and excelled at his post-retirement hobby of wood carving. He was also an accomplished bowler. He had retired in 1997 from MPP after many years of service.
John is survived by his grandsons Jaryd Servidea and fiancé Corrinne and Austin Servidea both of Penfield and great-grandsons Elliott and Kayson Servidea. He is also survived by his siblings Roselyn Simchick of Reading, Sister Angela Marie, SSJ of Johnsonburg, Richard “Dick” Servidea and his wife Nancy of Johnsonburg, Mary Ann Schatz and her husband James of St. Marys and Jackie Servidea of Portsmouth, OH. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
In addition to his parents and wife, John is predeceased by his son Mark Servidea, step-daughters Patricia Shields and Sue Villella, a brother Bobby and a brother Joseph in infancy.
A Mass of Christian Burial for John A. Servidea, Jr. will be conducted at Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg on Saturday April 1, 2023 at 11:30 AM with Fr. David Wilson, Pastor as celebrant. Interment will be private in Holy Rosary Cemetery.
Friends will be received at the Anthony F Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services Chapel, 401 Chestnut Street Johnsonburg, PA Saturday Morning from 10 to 11 AM.
Clymer, Westfield Dispatched For Man Run Over by Vehicle
At 11:56 AM on Friday, Clymer Ambulance & Westfield QRS has been called to Fry Road in Hector Township for a 35 year old man run over while working on a F-250 pickup truck in the driveway. No entrapment.
Air medical has been requested but so far unavailable due to weather.
Ruth M. Mascioni, 89, of Parkside Drive, Limestone, NY
Ruth M. Mascioni, 89, of Parkside Drive, Limestone, NY passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Olean General Hospital, with her husband at her side.
Born December 24, 1933, in Myrtle, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Grace (Brown) Gross. She was a 1950 graduate of Otto Eldred High School.
On January 25, 1974, in Eldred she married John A. Mascioni who survives.
Ruth had been employed at Cutco Cutlery in Olean, NY, and Corning Glass in Bradford.
She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, cooking, doing seamstress work, and working in her flower gardens.
Surviving is her husband John, of nearly 50 years, along with three daughters, Barbara (Chris) Burkhouse, of Bradford, Christine (Bill) Gibble, of Bradford, and Jodi Auteri, of Frederick MD, one son, John Mascioni Jr., of Bradford, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Helen Marcellin and Mary Pope and two brothers, Richard and Larry Gross.
Friends will be invited to attend a memorial service to be announced at a later date. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Melissa Troutman Production To Air on PBS on April 6 & 13
Melissa Troutman updated her cover photo.
THIS THURSDAY 
I’m excited for you all to see LAKE ERIE, OUR KIN – a two-episode series airing on WQLN PBS this Thursday, April 6th at 8pm Eastern and Thursday, April 13th, 8pm that I wrote and co-directed with the amazing John C. Lyons. This piece is about more than Lake Erie, one of the 5 Great Lakes that make up the largest body of fresh surface water on planet Earth. It’s about relationship and how we show up in the world that we call home. Please tune in by clicking “Live TV” at https://www.wqln.org/shows/chronicles on the day and time of airing. [Artwork by Brian Payne – https://www.instagram.com/brianpayneartist/]