Whitesville, Independence Dispatched For Crash on Rt. 248
At 7:09 PM on Saturday, Whitesville Fire Dept. & Independence Rescue have been dispatched to 782 Rt. 248 for a vehicle into the embankment with heavy damage. Unknown injuries.
March 2023
WINTER OUTINGS SERIES TO END WITH TELESCOPES AND PLANETARIUM OPEN HOUSE NEXT FRIDAY, MARCH 31
The Winter Outings Series ends next Friday, March 31 with the Telescopes and Planetarium Open House from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
On the 31st will be a free, short program suitable for all ages in the planetarium. Explore the winter night sky, Orion’s belt, and distant galaxies, all from the comfort of the Strait Planetarium, which is part of Grant Science Center at the Mansfield campus of Commonwealth University (formerly Mansfield University).
If skies are clear before or after the program, look through telescopes provided outdoors by the Pennsylvania Wilds Astronomy Club to take a closer look at the planetary lineup of Saturn, Venus and Mars.
Leaders are Mansfield University’s Dr. Elaine Farkas, a physics professor with the MU Department of Chemistry and Physics, and Tim Morey of the Hills Creek State Park Complex. Registration is not required. See Mansfield.edu for a campus map to locate the building and parking options. To learn more about Winter Outings series events or for updates on trail conditions, directions and other information visit http://www.stepoutdoors.org
Westons Mills Dispatched To Crash on Steam Valley Road Bridge
At 12:43 PM on Saturday, Westons Mills Fire & EMS have been dispatched to the Steam Valley Road bridge for a motor vehicle into a guardrail crash.
Derrick City Dispatched To Possible House Fire
At 10:18 AM on Saturday, Derrick City Fire Dept. dispatched for possible house fire at 317 Derrick Road. Chief 11 on scene reporting light smoke in the residence. Believed to be electrical in nature.
All fire units can return per Chief 11. Otto Twp. RECALLED. Power surge, no fire.
RECALLS
Ascend Laboratories LLC. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules, USP 75 mg and 150 mg, Due to the Detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Impurity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- Parsippany. New Jersey. Ascend Laboratories LLC. is voluntarily recalling Dabigatran Etcxilate Capsules. USP 75 mg and 150 mg to the consumer/user level due to the presence of a nitrosamine. N-nitroso-dabigatran, above the established Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) level. To date, Ascend Laboratories LLC., has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
Second Nature Brands Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat in Gluten Free Reese’s Pieces Brownie Brittle
Second Nature Brands of Madison Heights, MI, is recalling its 4-ounce packages of Gluten Free Reese’s Pieces Brownie Brittle because they may contain undeclared wheat.
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The recalled Gluten Free Reese’s Pieces Brownie Brittle were distributed nationwide in retail stores and through online orders.
Port Allegany Ambulance to Wildwood Drive
At 10:05 AM on Saturday, Port Allegany Ambulance has been called to Wildwood Drive for difficulty breathing.
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EDT SUNDAY…
Wind Advisory issued March 25 at 3:46AM EDT until March 26 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo
DESCRIPTION: …WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
EDT SUNDAY…
* WHAT…Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected. In addition, expect southerly winds to gust over 45
mph at times today.
* WHERE…Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany
counties.
* WHEN…From 6 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few 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)
TREES & WIRES DOWN ALL OVER
There are multiple trees & wires down across the entire coverage area. Use caution while driving!!
Port Allegany Dispatched For Trees Down on Route 6
At 8:40 AM on Saturday, Port Allegany Fire Dept. dispatched to Route 6 for trees & wires down.
Shinglehouse Dispatched for Tree Down on Kings Run Road
At 8:40 AM on Saturday, Shinglehouse Fire Dept. dispatched to Kings Run Road for tree & wires down blocking the roadway.
Wellsboro Dispatched For Fire Alarm at Park Hill Manor
At 8:20 AM on Saturday, Wellsboro Fire Dept. has been called to Park Hill Manor at 21 Grant Street for a fire alarm. Evacuation is in progress. Police have been requested to scene.
St. Marys Dispatched For Structure Fire Behind Graftech
At 6:30 PM on Friday, St. Marys Fire Dept. has been dispatched to a structure fire off Fillmore Avenue behind the Graftech facility.
6:50 PM–FIRE UNDER CONTROL.
Dolores J. Myers, 87, of Bradford, PA
Dolores J. Myers, 87, of Bradford, PA passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the Bradford Manor.
Born on September 1, 1935, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Philip M. and Pauline (Knapp) Rose, Sr.
She attended St. Bernard School and was a member of St. Francis Church.
She was a homebody, enjoyed reading, and taking care of her family. Her kids and working at the monument shop with her father for over 45 years were her life.
Surviving are two daughters, Roberta Myers, of Bradford, and Lisa (Chris) Bastian, of Glenmore, two sons Tim (Julie) Myers, of Lewis Run, and Mark (Diane Nannen) Myers, of Bradford, five grandchildren, Staysha Spiller, Ashley Myers, Jessica Myers, Sarah Bastian and Benjamin Bastian, one great grandchild, Liam, one sister, Rita Murphy, of Lewis, DE, one brother, Ralph Rose, of Derrick City, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Debra Lee Spiller, one sister, Joyce Rose, one brother, Philip M. Rose Jr and a special cousin, Michael Rose.
At the family’s request there will be no visitation. Funeral services will be held at a later date to be announced. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be expressed, www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Tammy L. Rounsville, 64, of Tree Line Dr., Smethport, PA
Tammy L. Rounsville, 64, of Tree Line Dr., Smethport, PA passed away Wednesday (Mar. 22, 2023) in her home, after a lengthy illness.
Born August 18, 1958, in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Norman W. and Claudia E. Ostrander Hills. On Apr. 13, 1974, in Farmers Valley, she married Ricky A. Rounsville, who survives.
Tammy was a lifetime resident of the area who enjoyed gardening and loved crafting. Simple pleasures in life brought great joy to Tammy.
Surviving in addition to her husband, Ricky, mother, Claudia Hills of Smethport, is a daughter, Tara L. Rounsville of Smethport; two sons, Heath A. (Laura) Rounsville of Bridgeville, PA, Levi W. (Kelcey) Rounsville of Baldwin, PA; three grandchildren: Korden Rounsville, Elijah and Ryleigh Hancock; a brother, Jason L. Hills and a sister, Laureen M. Hills, both of Smethport; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Norman.
At Tammy’s request, there will be no visitation or funeral service.
Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society, 3041 NY-16, Olean, NY, 14760.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Condolences can be made to: Ricky A. Rounsville, 95 Tree Line Dr., Smethport, PA 16749
Kane Dispatched For Crash on Route 6
At 3:47 PM on Friday, Kane Fire & EMS have been dispatched to the area of 3996 Route 6 in Wetmore Township for a report of a motor vehicle accident.
RECALLED. Call was from alarm company reporting a serious accident. Driver left cell phone on roof which fell off and sent a message reporting a crash to the alarm company. Ai is not always accurate.
Hyperbaric Medicine, a rarity in rural healthcare, offered in our region
OLEAN, NY – Arthur Goldstein, MD, medical director of the Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine, is nearing his thirteenth work anniversary as a provider at Olean General Hospital (OGH). Over the course of the past thirteen years, Dr. Goldstein has witnessed tremendous progress at The Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine which is located on the OGH campus in the Gundlah Dental Center at 623 Main Street, Olean, NY 14760.
“Having hyperbaric medicine treatments is very unique to a small-town hospital,” said Dr. Goldstein. “Typically, this service is only found in larger cities like Buffalo, Rochester, and Erie.”
The hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a treatment in which patients are enclosed in a pressurized chamber in which the patient breaths 100% pure oxygen at a higher atmospheric pressure. This higher pressure increases the dose of oxygen allowing the body to promote wound healing and help fight infections.
Last year, the Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine celebrated as it performed its 10,000th hyperbaric oxygen treatment since it’s inception in 2007. The treatment is effective for slow healing wounds including diabetic ulcers and radiation treatment complications. Patients are normally treated daily, Monday through Friday, and are efficiently in and out of the office within two hours.
Other than the hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment, the wound center also offers different procedures to the community. A few of these procedures and treatments include compression therapy for venous ulcers, lymphedema management, treatment for pressure ulcers, tissue/bone biopsy, compression therapy, and other advanced specialty wound care treatment/dressing. The team focuses on providing the patient with an advanced level of care, individuality and patient specific treatments. Through a collaboration among the wound center team, the use of a comprehensive approach to not only to heal the wound but improve conditions and reduce the risk of reoccurrence.
“A lot of the conditions we see most common are ulcers from a variety of causes; diabetes, varicose veins, and blood clots, and leg swelling/edema, pressure ulcers, and radiation therapy,” Dr. Goldstein stated. “We have an experienced and dedicated team that are patient focused and provide excellent care to our patients.”
Since starting in 2010, Dr. Goldstein highlighted how the Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine has never been closed due to weather, or any other extreme circumstances.
“My team and I live and work in our community. This makes it easier for us to be here for our patients when they need us the most,” said Dr. Goldstein. “I’ve been here for thirteen years and I feel like I’m a part of this community. I have always practiced in a small-town. I love the connection you can build not only with the community but with our patients, they get to know me, and I get to know them.”
The team typically has about 300 to 350 patient visits per month. The work doesn’t stop only in the office but they also provide the community with various health-related education. Recently, Dr. Goldstein and his team conducted an educational presentation to the local first responders about carbon monoxide poisoning and treatments.
The Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine is open 7:30am to 4pm, Monday through Friday. Referrals are not required for an appointment. To schedule an appointment, please call (716) 375-7577.
The Wound Clinic at Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) is another service that’s offered to the community. The service is led by LaTroy Navaroli, DNP, and has an experienced team that evaluates and treats a variety of chronic wounds that may be caused by diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, and other medical conditions. The Wound Clinic at BRMC is open Mondays and Fridays from 8am to 3:30pm. Appointments can be made by calling (814) 362-8245 and referrals are not necessary.