July 2023
DEP to Host Informational Meeting Regarding Proposed Sandstone, Sand, and Gravel Mine in Athens Township, Bradford County
Williamsport, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host a public informational meeting to answer questions and accept comments from residents regarding the proposed Minard Mine located in Athens Township, Bradford County. The meeting will take place on Monday, July 31, 2023, from 6-8 PM at the Athens Area High School Auditorium, located at 401 W Frederick Street, Athens, PA 18810. Representatives from DEP and the applicant, Bishop Brothers Construction Company, Inc. (“Bishop Brothers”), will be present at the meeting to answer questions and accept public comments.
Antoinette M. “Toni” Kilhoffer, 94, of Ridgway, PA
Antoinette M. “Toni” Kilhoffer, 94, of Ridgway, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Penn Highlands Elk.
She was born on June 3, 1929 in Ridgway, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lena Caggeso Viglione.
On March 12, 1953, she married the late Louis Kilhoffer, who preceded her in death on July 6, 1996. Together they were blessed with 43 years of marriage.
Shinglehouse Ambulance to Penny Lane
At 8:36 PM on Monday, Shinglehouse Ambulance has been called to Penny Lane for abdominal pain. Genesee ambulance is responding first due.
One Vehicle Crash On South Ave.
On July 31 at 7:42 pm. Bradford Twp. fire and Bradford City ambulance were dispatched to South Ave at Custer City Drive In for a one vehicle crash unknown injuries.
Patricia J. Duretto, age 84, of Wellsboro, PA
Patricia J. Duretto, age 84, of Wellsboro, PA passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro.
Born June 25, 1939 in Farmington Twp.,PA, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Marion “Elsie” (Puffer) Thompson.
Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Louis W. Duretto on May 16, 2020.
Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.
Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
Mary Beth Swarner, age 64, of Sabinsville, PA
Mary Beth Swarner, age 64, of Sabinsville, PA, passed away at her home on Friday, July 28, 2023.
Born November 7, 1958 in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Bea (Tally) Trego. Mary Beth married Lloyd G. Swarner, Jr., they shared 43 years together and raised six children.
She was a CNA and medical transcriptionist in Wellsboro for many years.
Evelyn L. Dibble, age 81, of Westfield, PA
Evelyn L. Dibble, age 81, of Westfield, PA passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.
Born March 24, 1942 in Westfield, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Clara (Bradt) Howard.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond R. Dibble in 2005.
Per Evelyn’s request there will be no services at this time.
Burial will be in Brookfield Cemetery.
Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
Donald M. Davies, 85, of Marvin Street, Smethport, PA
Donald M. Davies, 85, of Marvin Street, Smethport, PA passed away, Friday, July 28, 2023 at the Bradford Manor.
Born on April 21, 1938, in Alliance, OH, he was the son of the late Donald Earl and Cornelia (McDowell) Davies. On September 3, 1962, he married Paula Karen (Conklin) Davies, who preceded him in death on July 23, 2019.
After graduating high school he enlisted in the United States Navy on June 19, 1956. He was stationed overseas for three years of his enlistment, and he was honorably discharged on June 24, 1960.
He helped to rebuild Camp Cornplanter after it was moved from the Kinzua Valley to Scandia. He later managed the Elk Lick Boy Scout Camp in Farmers Valley where he became the ranger in 1972 to 1983. Don later worked as a finish carpenter for Dugan & Dugan Construction in Allegany, NY.
Francis “Fran” Johnson, 85, of Ridgway, PA
Francis “Fran” Johnson, 85, of Ridgway, PA died on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at his residence following a brief illness.
He was born on February 26, 1938, in Ridgway, a son of the late Rudy and Cecelia Gier. On April 20, 2005, he married Barbara Snyder, who survives.
BRMC Walk with a Doc on August 3rd with Pharmacist Rachael Lobdell
BRADFORD, PA – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and the Guidance Center (TGC) are hosting the August Walk with a Doc event this Thursday, August 3. The event will take place at Richard E. McDowell Trail on Campus Drive, starting at 5pm.
BRMC presents $19,000 check for Bradford fire victims
BRADFORD, PA – On Friday, July 28, team members from Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC), a member of Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), presented Destinations Bradford with a $19,281.00 check to benefit the local Bradford fire victims.
Families displaced by the recent fires in Bradford that registered with Destinations will receive support from the proceeds that were raised.
Resurfacing Project Set to Begin Tomorrow on Route 6 in Mansfield Borough, Richmond and Sullivan Townships, Tioga County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of that a resurfacing project is set to begin tomorrow on Route 6 in Mansfield Borough, Richmond and Sullivan townships, Tioga County.
On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, the contractor Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., will begin work on Route 6 between Academy Street in Mansfield Borough and Strange Road east of Mainesburg, Sullivan Township. Motorists can expect alternating lane restrictions where work is being performed. Work will be performed during daylight hours.
Introduction to Excel (Excel I) and Intermediate Excel (Excel II) Classes Scheduled
Unleash your productivity and take control of your data! Do you manage large sets of numbers, names, dates, or other pieces of information? If so, then you need to know how to create worksheets to manage, store, organize, and even analyze this information. Excel, Microsoft’s powerful spreadsheet software, is the most widely used program for these tasks, and most workplaces want new employees to have a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel.
Introduction to Excel will introduce you to the program’s basic functions and uses. You will learn a number of shortcuts for setting up worksheets quickly and efficiently and will get tips on sorting and analyzing data. By the time you’re done, you will know how to use this important tool.
In Intermediate Excel, you will take a deeper dive into Excel’s capabilities, including learning about data analysis tools and how to create macros that allow the manipulation of data and eliminate repetitive tasks. If you use Excel regularly and want to learn more advanced functions in this powerful software, this class is for you.
These classes, taught by Ron Keeney, Professor in the Computer Science Department at Alfred State College of Technology, are scheduled for Thursdays, August 3 and August 10, respectively, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street. The cost for each class is $59 per person. Register today! Visit www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877.
Ruffed Grouse Society to Continue Reclamation at Gas Drilling Site in McKean County
Kane/Bradford, Pa.: Volunteers with the Ruffed Grouse Society met with Jake Tomlinson, RGS Forest Conservation Coordinator for Pennsylvania, this week to check out growth of previous plantings by the RGS at a reclamation site in McKean County; these plantings started in 2019 and 2020. “COVID and changes in personnel affected our ability to complete this project, so we set aside today to get back to this project now that we have Jake on board with the RGS,” said John Dzemyan, Habitat Leader within the RGS Volunteers. “And now that we have Christopher Beaver on our volunteer crew we can make use of his extensive forestry background,” continued John.
“It was a good day to get out and see the progress made so far, and now we’re going to develop a plan to finish the project, hopefully by next spring,” said Jake. “I was appreciative of the time that John and Christopher took to show me the ropes here,” finished Jake.
The project site is on Collins Pine ownership in McKean County and the reclamation site is from a Seneca Resources drilling site. “Seneca and Collins Pine have been excellent to work with on this demonstration project, and we’re glad we can finally get back to finishing this project,” said Jake. “We have good survival of winterberry, hazelnut, and blueberries, and we’re going to plan on some inter-plantings and add in some aspen plantings,” finished Jake.
Rolfe Beagle Club to Offer 10th Annual Statewide Fall Coyote and Crow Hunt
Johnsonburg, Pa.: Jim Pennington, Jr., President of the Rolfe Beagle Club, announces that the Rolfe Beagle Club will once again offer its popular Coyote and Crow Hunt over ten days from August 30 thru September 9. This is the 10th Annual Fall Coyote and Crow Hunt.
Registration for the hunt must be received or postmarked no later than Tuesday, 8/29. All registrations must be received at the Rolfe Beagle Club, 1016 Long Level Road, Johnsonburg, PA 15845. Registration must include a phone number or an email. Questions may be addressed to wlhab9@gmail.com.
Weigh-in is at 6:00 p.m. every day. Categories include coyote, crow, and largest female coyote. Additional information at the Facebook Page, Rolfe Beagle Club.
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Leon D. Sherwood, Sr., 62, of Smethport,
Leon D. Sherwood, Sr., 62, of Smethport, passed away Saturday (July 29, 2023) at Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
He was born July 6, 1961 in Cuba, NY, a son of James and Shirley (Galentine) Sherwood. On April 19, 1980, at the Birch Grove Mennonite Church, Port Allegany, he married Carla J. Green, who survives.
Mr. Sherwood was a 1980 graduate of Port Allegany High School.
Leon worked for the PA Dept. of Transportation, based out of Cyclone. He retired as the Assistant Maintenance Manager.
Leon enjoyed the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Most of all, he loved his family and being able to spend time with them. He was a member of the Port Allegany Moose Lodge #460.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
His mother and father: James and Shirley Sherwood of Turtlepoint
One daughter: Pamela M. (James) Hagg of Magnolia, TX
One son: Leon D. (Ashely) Sherwood, Jr. of Turtlepoint
Grandchildren: Tyler and Seth Sherwood, Dylan, Camille and Jace Hagg, and Jonah McKeirnan
Two sisters: Rebecca (David) Witt of Turtlepoint and Diana Marvin of York, PA
One brother: David Sherwood of Dillsburg, PA
And several nieces and nephews
A gathering celebrating Leon’s life will be held on Tuesday, August 1, from 6-8PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Mountain Laurel Recovery Center Is Having On-Site Interviews During The Week Of August 7-11th
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Mountain Laurel Recovery Center is expanding and searching for qualified and caring staff to Improve The Lives We Touch! We are hosting on-site interviews during the week of August 7-11th between the hours of 10am & 2pm. Interested candidates may arrive in-person on the designated days listed to interview with our respective hiring managers. While not necessary, we encourage applicants to apply ahead of time.
We look forward to meeting you!
Delila V. Taylor, 87, of Eldred, PA
Port Allegany – Delila V. Taylor, 87, of Eldred, PA passed away Sunday (July 30, 2023) surrounded by her family at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Home, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary
3 Motorcycle Crash on Rt. 49 in Nelson Township
At 7:59 PM on Sunday, Lawrenceville, Nelson & Elkland have been dispatched to 10394 Rt. 49 for a 3 motorcycle crash in front of Hackett’s Store. At least one injury is reported. Air medical is requested.