Coudersport Ambulance to Ross Glen Road
At 5:12 PM on Tuesday, Coudersport Ambulance has been called to Ross Glen Road for difficulty breathing.
September 2023
Floyd D. Williams, 78, formerly of 2544 Route 275, Richburg, NY
Floyd D. Williams, 78, formerly of 2544 Route 275, Richburg, NY passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Wellsville Manor Care Center after a lengthy illness.
Born on April 22, 1945, in Little Genesee, he was a son of Claude and Dorothy Emerson Williams.
Floyd had worked for various gas stations in the Bolivar area. He then worked in the disposal business for Cliff Gates, Brad Sexton, and Jim Barnes. He later worked for Neu Disposal and retired from SDS Disposal in Olean.
Head-On Crash On Rt. 6 in Charleston Twp.
At 2:20 PM on Tuesday, Wellsboro Fire & EMS have been dispatched to Rt. 6 & Mt. Zion Road in Charleston Township for a 2 vehicle head-on crash.
Dianne M. Hequembourg Emmons, 80, of Elma, and formerly of Lyndon and Cuba, NY
Dianne M. Hequembourg Emmons, 80, of Elma, and formerly of Lyndon and Cuba, NY passed away Thursday (Aug. 31, 2023) at Hospice of Buffalo, after a brave fight with ovarian cancer.
Born Sept. 25, 1942, in Cuba, she was the daughter of Lindsey A. and Helen M. Greene Gross. On Nov. 19, 1966, in the Cuba First Baptist Church, she married Donald E. Hequembourg, who predeceased her Jan. 23, 1995. She later married Sidney L. Emmons on Dec. 16, 2006, who survives.
Dianne was a graduate of Cuba Central School Class of 1961.
Eloise M. Kelts, 100, of 1203 Boatman Road, Knoxville. PA
Eloise M. Kelts, 100, of 1203 Boatman Road, Knoxville. PA passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Eloise was born in Osceola, PA on June 2, 1923 to Nelson and Agnes (Starr) Brass. She was Miss Knoxville at one of the first Laurel Festivals in Wellsboro, PA and was a member in the Order of the Eastern Star for many years.
On December 7, 1942 in Knoxville she married Richard Kelts. They were married for nearly 78 years and lived together on the Boatman Road farm their entire lives.
In the mid-1960’s, Eloise went back to school at Mansfield College, graduated and became an elementary school librarian and 4th grade teacher until she retired 18 years later.
UPMC Therapist: Don’t Stay Silent About Suicide
Jacquelyn Zielewicz, LCSW
Behavioral Health, UPMC
September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month and it’s important to not shy away from conversations about one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. In 2021, almost 50,000 deaths in the United States were due to suicide. Attempts and thoughts about suicide have even higher numbers; 12.3 million American adults thought seriously about suicide, 3.5 million planned an attempt, and 1.7 million have made an attempt to take their lives according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Suicide can be preventable, and everyone can share in the responsibility to help save lives and foster strong and healthy communities.
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Mary Ellen Bushey, 72, of Bradford, PA formerly of Salamanca, NY
Mary Ellen Bushey, 72, of Bradford, formerly of Salamanca, NY, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023 at her home.
She was born on March 5, 1951 in Salamanca, a daughter of the late Donald and Mary McMullen Rupple.
She was a 1969 graduate of the Salamanca Central High School. She was a graduate of Fredonia University; where she earned her bachelor’s degree.
Karaoke at Coudersport Arboretum
KARAOKE WITH SEVINSKY & SON WILL BE HELD AT THE COUDERSPORT ARBORETUM ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th FROM 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
COME JOIN IN THE FUN!!!!
UPMC Cole Planning Emergency Preparedness Exercise for Sept. 19
COUDERSPORT, PA., Sept. 5, 2023 – UPMC is coordinating an emergency preparedness training exercise scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot located near the Emergency Department at UPMC Cole, 1001 E. 2nd St., Coudersport.
The exercise is part of UPMC’s emergency preparedness planning. During the exercise, staff from UPMC will set up decontamination tents and other equipment used for HAZMAT and mass casualty response. Please be advised, this is only a training. Please do not be alarmed.
Lawrence A. Skillman, 63, of Emporium, PA
Lawrence A. Skillman, 63, of Emporium, PA passed away at his residence, Emporium, PA on Sunday morning (September 3, 2023). He was born January 14, 1960 in Barnesboro, PA a son of the late Laverne and Violet Bartlebaugh Skillman.
Lawrence graduated from Cameron County High School. He worked for Elcam in St. Marys for many years. He loved to spend time outside in the woods especially hunting.
Coudersport Ambulance to Rt. 6 West
At 12:23 PM on Tuesday, Coudersport Ambulance has been called to Rt. 6 West for a diabetic emergency.
No Evidence of Public Utility Natural Gas Equipment Causing the Explosion
PUC Safety Division Provides Update on Investigation of 2022 Incident in Plum, Allegheny County
No Evidence of Public Utility Natural Gas Equipment Causing the Explosion and Fire that Damaged Several Homes on Hialeah Drive
HARRISBURG – The Safety Division of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) – which is part of the Commission’s independent Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E) – has concluded their thorough investigation into an April 2022 incident in Plum Borough, Allegheny County, finding no evidence that public utility equipment caused the event.
Hialeah Drive Incident Overview
Male Entrapped In Side By Side Crash In Cuba, NY.
On September 4 at 9:49 pm Cuba Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to West Shore and Abbott Roads for a side by side accident with a male patient entrapped. Responders report the patient is conscious and alert
Cuba Police Department
On September 4th, 2023 at approximately 10:05 PM, following a UTV accident on County Road 7C, Cuba Police arrested Jamie E. Murphy (42) of Cuba. Murphy was arrested on charges of speed not reasonable and prudent (Violation), operating a UTV without a helmet (Violation), driving while intoxicated (Misdemeanor), driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content greater than .08% (Misdemeanor) and aggravated driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content great than .18% (Misdemeanor). Murphy was processed and released to appear at a later date. Murphy is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Motorcycle Vs. Deer Crash In Scio, NY.
On September 4 at 8:53 pm. Scio and Wellsville ambulance were dispatched to County Rd. 31 for a Motorcycle Vs Deer Crash.
PORT ALLEGANY MAN CONVICTED OF ASSAULT
(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania, September 4, 2023): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, following a jury trial on August 30, 2023, Tony McCormick, of Port Allegany, was convicted of Simple Assault. McCormick was charged by Foster Township Police with Simple Assault and Harassment after they were dispatched to a residence in the Township on December 2, 2022 where the victim reported she was assaulted by McCormick. Officers observed marks on her face. McCormick was also convicted of harassment. Assistant District Attorney Thomas Coppolo prosecuted the case on behalf of the Commonwealth. Officer Devin Grandinetti investigated the case.
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/da/136029/post/port-allegany-man-convicted-assault
Frederick W. Keck, Jr. 80, of 961 High Street, Bradford, PA
Frederick W. Keck, Jr. 80, of 961 High Street, Bradford, PA passed away, Thursday, August 31, 2023, at The Pavilion @ BRMC, surrounded by his loving family.
Fred was a man of few words but endless ways to solve a problem; his calming presence and illimitable wisdom will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to know him.
Born September 29, 1942, in Coudersport, he was a son of the late Madeline (Dumahoski) Keck and Frederick William Keck Sr.
Fred was a 1961 graduate of Austin High School, and on March 19, 1963, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He served in Vietnam and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars. He was honorably discharged on May 10, 1967. Serving his country was one of Fred’s proudest honors, second only to “being there for his girls.”
He married Ruth M. (Smith) Keck, who survives, on April 24, 1965, in Bradford, where the two raised their family.
Crash Closes Route 14 in Tioga and Bradford Counties
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that Route 14 is closed in both directions between Route 2017 (Ogdensburg Road) in Union Township, Tioga County and Route 414 in Cedar Ledge, Canton Township, Bradford County, due to a tractor trailer crash.
Southbound traffic will use Route 414 and Route 15. Northbound traffic will use Route 15 and Route 414. The roadway is expected to be closed for several hours.
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.
Ruth M. Ackley, 96, formally of Pine St. in Kane, PA
Ruth M. Ackley, 96, formally of Pine St. in Kane, PA passed away Saturday, (Sept. 2) at the Warren Manor.
Born June 14, 1927 in Port Allegany, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Ella (Beckwith) McNeil. On March 28, 1947 in Kane, she married Dean Q. Ackley, who preceded her in death on June 17, 2002.
Ruth worked many years and retired from Houston Electronics. She had enjoyed rides with her late husband, crocheting and spending time with her family. She attended the First Baptist Church of Kane.