Ernest Lee Farnsworth Jr., 38, of Olean, NY sadly passed away on November 14th at his home.
Ernest was born on December 18, 1984, in Jamestown and was the son of Ernest Lee and Brenda Lee Steinhoff Farnsworth Sr.
Ernest was a 2004 graduate of Maple Grove High School. He was known to most as JR. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and was always outdoors.
At 11:47 AM on Friday, Port Allegany ambulance has been called to Oak Street for a psychiatric emergency.
Robert L. TILTON, 84, of Hunt, NY, died Wednesday, November 15, 2023 in Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Wellsville.
Born February 4, 1939, in Bristol, he was the son of Ernest and Jessie Mitchell Tilton. He was married to the former Barbara Jean Hopkins for 62 years, who predeceased him on May 28, 2023.
A graduate of Dalton School, he served honorably with the U.S. Army. Bob was employed by Slawson’s Sawmill in Hunt and by the Town of Portage as a heavy equipment operator.
At 11:16 AM on Friday, Kersey & Jay Township Fire & EMS have been dispatched to a head-on crash on Million Dollar Highway & Birch Valley Road. One person is reporting multiple injuries. There is no entrapment.
At 11:00 AM on Friday, Mansfield & Blossburg Fire Depts. have been dispatched to 115 Ledge Lane in Covingtn Township for a wildfire that has now involved a structure.
Second Alarm issued.
The Lies We Live By
by
Pastor B.J. Knefley
I recently found myself with several men discussing the lies we live by. Surprisingly several expressed these with great emotion and struggle. Perhaps you’re wondering what I mean by the lies we live by. Let me try to explain.
The lies that we live by are those that say we must be perfect in everything we do; the one that says we must fix everything; the one that says I’m responsible for the unhappiness in others; the one that says I’m stupid; or the one that says I’m just not good enough. Do you get the picture? We all have them to greater or lessor degrees. And although we may not be consciously aware, they influence everything we say and do. Healing from these lies requires a great deal of inner exploration to find the root cause of the lie and dealing with it. Sound easy? It’s not.
You might wonder how they get there and the answer is quite simple. They enter into our lives by things that were said, or by what we interpreted through a look. Essentially everything we believe about others and ourselves has been developed by what we’ve heard, touched or smelled. For example, the child who comes home with a report card full of A’s and one B and is told, “You could have done better”, can learn that what they do is more important than who they are. They also can learn that perfection is the goal. To miss it means that you’re not quite whole. The compliant child learns quickly that their job is to keep everyone happy so they don’t complain or cause any problems. Comments like, “You’re always in the way” or “ You made us late” create children who grow up to feeling responsible for the problems of others. Now do you get the picture? Please understand that parents don’t set out to harm their children. A simple look can cause a child to interpret displeasure and ultimately create a adult who is constantly looking for approval. Remember, I may not be responsible for what happens to me, but I am responsible for what I do with it. That is why I believe that it’s valuable to look at the lies we live by. Why? Because they are the source for much of our unhappiness and pain and only you can change it. Think about it.
Leadership Potter County is a great opportunity for residents from throughout Potter County to learn about themselves, participate in collaborative experiences and engage in opportunities to become more civic minded.
What do you think makes a good leader? Do you see yourself in a leadership role in the near future or sometime during your career? Do you want to have an impact on the communities where you live and work?
One of the most critical needs at the local level is strong leadership. LPC 2024 will help participants expand their personal leadership skills, provide opportunities to network with cohort members and county residents, introduce them to key issues currently facing the region, and deepen their understanding of future trends that may impact Potter County.
Over the course of eleven months, LPC 2024 will cover important topics that teach participants about their own leadership styles and connect them to valuable resources in the county. If you see yourself as a future leader, then Leadership Potter County is for you!
Leadership Potter County 2024 is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. For more information or an application contact Janine Morley at the Potter County Education Council at (814) 274-4877 or jmorley@pcedcouncil.org. The registration deadline is January 16th. Register by December 16th and receive an early bird discount!
| PA Permit Violation Issued to STL RESOURCES LLC in Gallagher Township, Clinton County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/14/2023 to STL RESOURCES LLC in Gallagher Township, Clinton county. 78a86 – CASING AND CEMENTING – DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING – Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-11-14 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
6:19 AM–Belfast, Houghton, Rushford, Angelica and New Hudson responding to Russell Hill rd for a Forest Fire approaching a house
Now reported a structure is involved. Several more depts requested
At 7:45 AM on Friday, Westfield, Knoxville, Harrison, Galeton & Little Marsh have been dispatched to a second-alarm house fire at 230 Walnut Street in Westfield.
At 7:35 AM on Friday, Smethport Fire & EMS have been dispatched to a report of a 2-vehicle crash between a tractor-trailer & a passenger vehicle on Route 6 near Cherry Steet, west of Smethport. Unknown details.
On November 16 at 8:52 pm. Bradford City was dispatched to East Main St and Mill St. for a small outside fire
Sheryl Nelson, administrative assistant at the Pavilion was presented the November Star Award for BRMC. Kristyn Wilber, RN, subacute rehab, was presented the November Star Award for OGH.
BRADFORD, PA & OLEAN, NY – Sheryl Nelson and Kristyn Wilber, RN, were announced as the Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), the parent company of Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), November Star Award winners.
The Friends of the Angelica Free Library have unveiled the latest in a series of puzzles, just in time for holiday gift-giving.
In addition to puzzles featuring the Park Circle Gazebo and the Library Portico, this year’s image depicts the vintage lock boxes inside Angelica’s historic Post Office, which are still in use today.
Marika Kaake of Angelica donated the photograph to the Friends.
Virginia L. “Ginny” Bogacki, 81, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of N. Mill Street in Ridgway, PA passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Elk Haven.
She was born December 28, 1942, in Knoxdale, PA, daughter of the late Joshua and Esther Dickey Sebring and was a graduate of Brookville High School. Ginny and her husband, Donald, moved to St. Marys in the late 60s where they started their lives together and raised their family.
Aaron L. KUHN, 82, of Whitesville, NY, died Wednesday, November 15, 2023 in the Comfort House of Allegany County, Wellsville.
Born September 18, 1941, in Genesee, PA, he was the son of Dan and Clara Sutton Kuhn. On March 30, 1963, in Whitesville, he married the former Joan E. Chambers, who survives.
A Vietnam War Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1960 – 1967. He served with the U.S. Army Reserves from 1972 – 1990. Aaron was employed by Dresser-Rand in Wellsville for 34 years.
A life member (66 years) of the Genesee Volunteer Fire Dept., he served as Chief, President, Board member, and fundraising committee chairman. He was a member and past commander for many years of the former Robert E. James American Legion Post #1012 in Whitesville, member of the Allegany County American Legion Honor Guard, and 40 & 8 NY District 8. Aaron served as a Boy Scout leader in Whitesville.
The Port Allegany High School Choral Department will present the first Winter Showcase on Monday, November 20th at 7 p.m. in the PAHS Auditorium. Admission is free. Students will present a wide variety of music they have been working on over the past month. Three of these students will be debuting their own compositions. Special guest hosts for the evening will be Lillianne Reed (pictured right) and Alayna Rhinehart (pictured left). The program is under the direction of Miss Rachael Karwowski.
At 5:38 PM on Thursday, Whitesville & Independence Rescue have been dispatched to a large wildfire at 719 McAllister Road in the Town of West Union. Brush truck & tanker requested from Genesee.
BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will test its emergency lockdown security systems capabilities in Marilyn Horne Hall in downtown Bradford as well as in several on-campus buildings on the morning of Nov. 20.
During the test, those inside the building will be able to exit. At each building, doors will be locked for about 15 minutes. During that time, signs will say the test is happening, and university police will be on hand to help people enter buildings, if needed.
The test will not activate any alarms and should not disrupt normal business operations.
In addition to Marilyn Horne Hall, the systems will be tested at the George B. Duke Engineering and Information Technologies Building and the Richard E. and Ruth McDowell Sport and Fitness Center on campus. Residence halls that will be tested are Livingston Alexander House, Reed-Coit House and Sarah B. Dorn House.
The new electronic lockdown security systems will allow university buildings to be locked down from either the Bradford or Pittsburgh campuses in case of an emergency.
AS of 5:18 PM on Thursday, several Allegany County Fire Depts. are responding to a large brush fire in the area of 8360 Greenwich Hill Road in the Town of Caneadea.
Vernetta P. Nichols, 73, of St. Marys, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, with her loving family by her side.
Born on July 25, 1950, in Salamanca, NY, Vernetta was the daughter of the late Gordon and Loretta Smith Lathrop.
Known for her green thumb, Vernetta had an innate ability to make anything grow. Her passion for gardening was evident in the beautiful flowers and plants that adorned her home. When she wasn’t tending to her flowers and plants, Vernetta could often be found cheering on her favorite NASCAR drivers or watching sports with loved ones. Her enthusiasm for these pastimes was infectious and brought joy to those around her.
