Jan M. Knisely, 49, of Fredericktown, Pa, passed away unexpectedly Monday (July 24) at UPMC-Kane. Born Oct. 24, 1973, in Washington, PA, he is the son of William and Susan (Hermann) Knisely.
Jan loved spending time at his camp with special friends outside of Kane.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Lauren Knisely of Washington; two brothers, William and Christopher (Elizabeth) Knisely niece Sarah (Troy) Frazier; all of Washington, Pa an aunt, Diane (Bill) Evans of Wakeman, OH and several cousins.
He is proceeded in death by grandparent Laura and William Knisely and Lena and Herbert Hermann. Also and aunt, Linda Glasser.
Memorial contributions can be made to a trust fund that will be set up at a later date for his daughter, Lauren.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
On July 26th, 2023 at approximately 4:09 PM, Cuba Police arrested Christal L. Skinner (49) of Ischua. Skinner was arrested on an active bench warrant issued from the Cuba Town Court. Skinner was processed and released to appear at a later date. Skinner is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of Law.
BRADFORD, Pa. – Students at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will not see their tuition increase for the 2023-24 academic year.
The University of Pittsburgh made the announcement Wednesday following a vote by its Board of Trustees that approved the university’s budget and set tuition rates at all five Pitt campuses.
While Pitt did increase tuition for in-state and out-of-state undergraduate students at its Pittsburgh campus, tuition at the regional campuses will remain the same.
At 11:42 AM on Thursday, Wellsboro Fire & EMS have been dispatched to a rollover crash on the Totten Hollow Road near the Bryant Road in Charleston Township. Driver of the pickup truck reporting only minor injury. Middlebury requested with rescue vehicle to scene.
National Weather Service State College PA 1046 PM EDT Wed Jul 26 2023 …STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN ELK…CLEARFIELD…WESTERN CENTRE…SOUTHERN POTTER…CAMERON…NORTHEASTERN CAMBRIA AND CLINTON COUNTIES THROUGH 1145 PM EDT…
At 1046 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 29 miles east of Johnsonburg to 14 miles southeast of St. Marys to near Punxsutawney. Movement was east at 30 mph.
HAZARD…Winds up to 40 mph.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include… Clearfield, Cameron, Wharton, Keating, Philipsburg, Woodland, Curwensville, Emporium, Hyde, Renovo, Osceola Mills, Plymptonville, Rockton, Chester Hill, Karthaus, Houtzdale, Snow Shoe, North Philipsburg, Clarence and South Renovo.
Richard F. Gaertner, 88, of Melbourne, Fl., a former longtime resident, and former Police Chief of Bradford Township in Bradford, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
Born March 26, 1935, in Tarentum, he was a son of the late Albert and Catherine (Black) Gaertner.
Individuals will have the opportunity to share their personal experiences, struggles, and triumphs and enjoy music around a campfire on Saturday, July 29, at Open Arms Church.
The event, Storyteller’s Live, starts at 6 pm in the lower parking lot at 1289 E. Main St., Foster Township, just a mile past Walmart. Storyteller’s Live will follow the Thrive Children’s Ministry’s Super Summer Bash, which will run from 3 to 6 pm.
Individuals will gather to not only share their stories but also engage in prayers and enjoy live music performed by the members of Open Arms Church’s worship team.
For more information about Storyteller’s Live, see www.oachurch.com.
On 07/25/2023 at approximately 1640 hrs City of Bradford Police were dispatched to 191 Congress Street for reported threats being made. Upon arrival Officers determined Joseph Parenteau was intoxicated and had been outside with a pellet pistol threatening to harm the upstairs neighbor.
WESTFIELD, PA – A search party is being set up at 8:00 AM on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at the Westfield community building. Those who are willing to join in the search for Phyllis Potter, should report to the community building at 429 East Main Street, according to family member, Penny Potter.
84-year-old Phyllis Potter of Westfield, PA. Potter has been missing since Friday morning, July 21, 2023.
Potter is 5’2″, Weighs 150 lbs, gray hair, and blue eyes. Her race is listed as white, Non-Hispanic.
Family members have been searching for her and have no idea where she may be.
Phyllis Potter was driving her white 2009 Subaru Outback with PA Registration DKL 1425. Potter was last seen at Missy’s Market in Harrison Valley on Friday morning. Friday also marked the one year anniversary of her son David’s death. However, the family is unsure if that has any bearing to the present situation.
If anyone sees Phyllis Potter, please call 911 or PSP-Mansfield at (570) 662-2151 immediately.
Please share and spread the word. They need anyone and everyone willing to help with the search.
At 3:23 PM on Wednesday, Austin Fire & EMS have been dispatched to a one vehicle crash into guard rail on Rt. 872, a half-mile South of Elk Lick Road in Wharton Township. Possibly one injury.