If you happen to see this guy out and about today be sure to wish him a Happy 70TH Birthday!! We love you Dad, Papa and Great Papa!!
August 2023
Michael A. Hoza, 85, of Galeton, PA
Michael A. Hoza, 85, of Galeton, PA, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport, PA.
Born September 30, 1937, in Wilpen, PA, he was a son of the late Steven and Mary (Fendorak) Hoza. On August 19, 1961, at St. Bibiana’s Catholic Church in Galeton, he married the former Marial Purdy, who survives.
Mike graduated from Lock Haven State Teacher’s College and then taught math and driver’s education at the Galeton Area School District for 35 years.
Victor E. KIENITZ, 93, of Hot Springs, SD
Victor E. KIENITZ, 93, of Hot Springs, SD, died Monday, August 21, 2023 at Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY.
Born December 10, 1929, in Smithwick, SD, he was the son of Henry and Phyllis Buoey Kienitz.
A hard-working farm boy and beloved brother, Victor enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 18. After basic training, he was sent to Camp Lee in Virginia for shoe repair school, which eventually sent him to work in Okinawa in the fall of 1949 until the fall of 1951.
Repair Work on I-80 Near Kylertown Starts Today
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) alerted motorists that work to a deteriorated driving surface along Interstate 80 westbound in Cooper Township, Clearfield County, started today. This project will improve the ride quality and extend the life of the roadway surface.
Basic Sign Language and Intermediate Sign Language Offered This Fall!
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.
PUC Safety Division Provides Update on Investigation into Deadly House Explosion in Plum Borough, Allegheny County
Published on 8/29/2023
Filed under: Gas
Note: The following information is preliminary and may be supplemented or corrected as the investigation continues.
HARRISBURG – The investigation of a deadly August 12th house explosion in Plum Borough, Allegheny County, by the Safety Division of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) remains active and ongoing, exploring whether public utility infrastructure or operations contributed to the cause and circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.
Plum Investigation Overview
Area Graduates Receive CRCF Scholarship Awards
OLEAN, N.Y., August 28, 2023 – Five graduates of area high schools recently received Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation-managed scholarship awards.
BODAMER NAMED PITT-BRADFORD’S VICE PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS AFFAIRS
BRADFORD, Pa. – Judith Bodamer of Bradford has been named vice president for business affairs at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and will begin her new role Oct. 2.
Bodamer, who was chosen after a national search, also will serve on the President’s Cabinet. She will oversee all of the functions in Pitt-Bradford’s Office of Business Affairs, including business and financial reporting, facilities management, accounts payable, human resources and payroll, purchasing, computing and media services, and auxiliary services.
“Judy brings a wealth of business affairs-related experiences to our campus,” said Rick Esch, Pitt-Bradford’s president, “which will enable her to help enhance and strengthen all of the functions within that area.”
“She will be a great addition to our campus’s leadership team,” added Esch, who previously held the role until being named Pitt-Bradford’s president.
For the past eight years, Bodamer has served as the director of finance for the Bradford Area School District. In that role, she oversaw all of the district’s non-instructional services, including finance, payroll, accounts payable and purchasing, food service, transportation, maintenance, facility planning, risk management, and general business office operations.
While serving as the district’s director of finance, the district’s fund balances increased, taxes remained steady, multiple capital improvement projects were completed, and the district’s credit rating improved.
Prior to joining the Bradford Area School District, she served as the business manager for the Port Allegany School District for 14 years. During that time, she prepared and coordinated the district’s annual budget; maintained financial records; formulated long-range projections; and supervised accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax collections, debt service, and the insurance program.
Earlier in her career, Bodamer served as branch manager and then controller for the First National Bank of Port Allegany.
She is a Pitt-Bradford alumna, earning a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials and the Pennsylvania School Board Association.
Galeton Area Chamber of Commerce Purchases Engraved Memory Brick
Galeton Area Chamber of Commerce recently purchased an engraved brick in memory of Past President Lyle “Pete” Folk. Pete was president of Chamber in the late 1970’s and was on the Committee of the White Water Weekend Float Competition down Pine Creek. Pete continued to be a member of the chamber and supporter of Galeton until his death on May 20, 2022. Shown in photo is Allan McConaghay, caretaker of the Memory Brick program in the front of the Galeton Public Library.
Wildcats Spotlight 2023-24 MEN’S SOCCER PREVIEW
Added experience and depth, new attackers, better team bonding and extra motivation to win. Those are the things that coach Tyler Mensch is counting on to get his Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s soccer team to the next level this season.
The Wildcats open at 7 p.m. Friday at Keystone College in the first of five nonconference road matches over nine days.
“One of our Achilles heels over the years has been our results on the road, and unfortunately, the way our two-year agreements align for this fall, we are road-heavy to begin the season. We talked about it a lot in the spring on how can we be better prepared for road matches this fall, knowing we were going to have a busy first 10 days of our season. We have a deep roster where we feel like we can go further into our bench to hopefully save some legs during our busy stretch,” Mensch said.
Wildcats Spotlight2023-24 WOMEN’S SOCCER PREVIEW
After a season during which first-year coach Ian Scheller’s Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s soccer team reached the United East Conference semifinals, Scheller has one expectation for this year’s players: Do your job.
“Everyone on the team prides themselves on their ability to work hard and also possess the ability to impact a game in many ways. It is important to not try to do too much, trusting your teammates to handle their responsibilities,” Scheller said as his squad prepped for its nonconference season opener at 6 p.m. on Friday at Mount Aloysius College.
Wildcats Spotlight2023-24 WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW
After taking over the Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s volleyball program that had only two wins in its previous two full campaigns and was coming out of the COVID-canceled 2020 season, coach Carolyn McKeon had her hands full.
The Wildcats’ 2021 season again produced one win and last year’s squad doubled that number but began to show signs of growth in player bonding and on-court success against some of the United East Conference’s top teams.
Wildcats Spotlight 2023-24 CROSS-COUNTRY PREVIEWS
Entering his second season, coach Tom Leeser is looking for improvement for his Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s and women’s cross-country teams.
Both squads open their seasons at 6 p.m. Friday at Misericordia University.
A year ago at the United East Conference meet, the Wildcat men finished third among eight teams, with freshmen Mitchell Campbell, of Riegelsville, and Matthew Woolcock, of Oil City, placing third and seventh, respectively; both earning all-conference first-team honors and Campbell was the UE Rookie of the Year. The men’s squad also finished 25 of 32 at the NCAA Division III Mid-Atlantic Region race, the highest ever for the program.
Wellsville Police Blotter
Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Sunday, August 27, 2023
Wellsville Police arrested Kyle J. Caschera, age 30 of Wellsville, charging him with Assault 3rd (Class A Misdemeanor). The charge stems from an incident that took place on Madison Street. Caschera was processed, issued an appearance ticket and released. Caschera is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court on September 19th at 4:30 pm.
Roulette Ambulance to Route 6
At 10:30 PM on Monday, Roulette Ambulance has been called to the 1600 block of Route 6 for abdominal pain.
Pauline L. Comes, 94, of Cuba, NY
Mother and Grandmother
Pauline L. Comes, 94, of Cuba, NY passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Cuba Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Born on February, 20, 1929, in Olean, she was a daughter of John and Hazel Gore Dutton. On June 5, 1949, in Olean, she married Clair Comes who predeceased her.
She attended Olean High School. She later graduated from Olean Business Institute with a Medical Secretarial Degree, Alfred State with a degree in Medical Record Studies, and later from Jamestown Community College in Olean with an Associates in Arts.
She worked several places in Olean but spent a number of years at Park and Shop in Olean while also owning her own sewing shop.
Leon W. Piurkoski, Jr., 76, of Park Avenue, Ridgway, PA
Leon W. Piurkoski, Jr., 76, of Park Avenue, Ridgway, PA passed away at his home on Sunday, August 27, 2023, with his family by his side following a lengthy illness.
He was born on June 15, 1947 in Ridgway, a son of the late Leon Piurkoski, Sr. and Darlene Fischer Piurkoski.
On July 11, 1970, at St. Leo’s Church, he married Christine “Chris” DeGroat Piurkoski, who survives. Together they were blessed with more than 53 years of marriage.
McKean County Jury Convicts Gausman Of Sex Crimes With A Minor
(SMETHPORT, Pennsylvania, August 28, 2023): McKean County District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, following a jury trial at the McKean County Courthouse, Brian A. Gausman (formerly of Kane), was convicted of crimes related to sex acts against a minor.
Witnesses testified that, on August 7, 2022, Officer Michael Henry of Kane Borough Police Department was dispatched to Gausman’s residence on Welsh Street in Kane for a report of a suicidal male. On-scene, Officer Henry encountered Gausman and a teenage female relative.
The female would later disclose that Gausman raped her and forced her to perform oral sex on him at his residence.
Douglas K. ROBBINS, 92, of Westfield, PA
Douglas K. ROBBINS, 92, of Westfield, PA, died Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Born April 16, 1931, in Corning, NY, he was the son of Clair and Eva Swan Robbins. On November 24, 1967, in Harrison Valley, he married the former Kathryn E. White, who survives.
A Korean War Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1952 – 56. He was employed by Eberle Tannery and Westfield Tanning Company. Doug loved to hunt and fish.
GOLF BALL DROP FUNDRAISER IS CANCELLED
The Golf Ball Drop fundraiser, to be held Saturday, Sept. 9, on the 18th hole at the Tyoga Golf Course at 759 Route 660, Wellsboro has been cancelled, it was announced by the Tyoga Golf Course and Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce. The money is being returned to those who purchased tickets.
RECALLS
Dr. Berne’s Whole Health Products Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Dr. Berne’s MSM Drops 5% and 15% Solution Eye Drops Due to Bacterial and Fungal Contamination
Dr. Berne’s Whole Health Products is voluntarily recalling all lots of MSM DROPS 5%,15% Solution, Dr. Berne’s Organic Castor Oil Eye Drops and Dr. Berne’s MSM MIST 15% Solution to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found one lot (lot 6786) of Dr. Berne’s MSM DROPS 5% Solution to fail sterility with both bacterial and fungal contamination found in the product. Out of an abundance of caution, Dr. Berne’s is recalling all other lots of the 5% and 15% strengths of MSM Solution and all lots of Dr. Berne’s Organic Castor Oil Eye Drops and Dr. Berne’s MSM MIST 15% Solution.
Coudersport Ambulance to Cole Manor
At 4:32 PM on Monday, Coudersport Ambulance has been called to Cole Manor for a hip injury.
Wellsville Police Blotter
Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Wellsville Police arrested Daniel E. Fronczak, age 47, of Wellsville, charging him with Public Lewdness (Class B Misdemeanor).
The charge stems from an incident that took place on South Main Street. Fronczak was also charged with a Probation Violation Warrant. Fronczak was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson.
Fronczak was committed to the Allegany County Jail on $2,000.00 cash bail or $4,000.00 property bond or $8,000.00 partially secured bond. Fronczak is due back in Wellsville Village Court on September 5th at 4:30 pm.