Annual Craft Show At The Roulette Fire Hall
November 2023
Santa in the Shay Saturday, Dec. 9th from 12 to 3
Duration: 3 hr
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
Saturday, December 9, 2023
12 PM – 3 PM
$5.00/Adult, $5.00/Youth (ages 4 to 11), Children 3 & under- FREE
He must be taking a break from his sleigh, because Santa is going to be in the Shay locomotive at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum on December 9, 2023, from 12 to 3 PM, to hear your holiday wish list.
Take an instant photo with St. Nick and make a super simple family-crafted ornament. Enjoy cookies and hot cocoa. Browse a holiday bazaar of local artisans. Admission to the Santa in the Shay event also includes admission to the Lumber Museum’s exhibit galleries, so take the opportunity to learn some lumber and forest history with your family!
Be sure to dress warmly and wear boots because Santa and the Shay locomotive are outside in an un-heated building. There could be snow on the ground too, so be prepared. Guest will also have to climb a short flight of stairs to make their way into the cab of the locomotive, but Santa can come out to meet you as needed.
Port Allegany Fire Dept. For LZ
At 9:59 PM on Wednesday, Port Allegany Fire Dept. dispatched to set up landing zone at High School football field.
Christmas Carols at the Coudersport Arboretum
Christmas Carols at the Coudersport Arboretum, 201 S West Street, will be held Friday, December 8th beginning at 6 p.m.
Please join with local groups and choirs to celebrate the season!
Light refreshments will be served thanks to the generosity of Sheetz and Coudersport Shop and Save.
Groups that would be interested in participating can email coudersportarboretum@gmail.com
Curt Weinhold and Coudy Santa Photo Sessions Dec. 5 & Dec. 12th
Curt Weinhold and Coudy Santa will have a studio for pictures Dec 5 and 12 from 5 to 7 pm. Location is the Coudersport Artisan center across from the Post Office. Sitting fee is $30 and includes a nice photo package.
We will accept reservations in 15 minute segments. Text me at (814) 655-6319 or email Coudysanta@gmail.com for a slot.
5th
500, 515, 530, 545
600, 615, 630, 645
12th
500, 515, 530, 545
600, 615, 630, 645
Port Allegany Ambulance Calls
At 9:10 PM on Wednesday, Port Allegany ambulance has been called to Rt. 155 for seizures.
At 9:14 PM on Wednesday, called to West Vine Street for altered mental status.
Annette K. BAKER, 78, of Bradford, PA
Annette K. BAKER, 78, of Bradford, PA, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023 in the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born February 27, 1945, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Edward and Katherine Currier Brundage.
She was employed as a cook at the Port Allegany Hospital and as a caregiver with Helpmates. Annette was a member of the Ellisburg Community Club. She was a huge bingo player and enjoyed spending time with her granddogs, Gracie and Lilo.
Wendy L. LAAHS, 67, of Franklinville, NY
Wendy L. LAAHS, 67, of Franklinville, NY, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023 in Olean General Hospital.
Born November 12, 1956, in Buffalo, she was the daughter of Cecil Francis and Nancy Ann Oredson Allen. On March 16, 1993, in Lake Tahoe, NV, she married Rick L. Laahs, who survives.
A graduate of Peterson High School in Sunnyvale, CA, she was employed as direct support for disabled people by WNY DDSO, housekeeper by Holiday Valley in Ellicottville and The Woods at Bear Creek in Franklinville, and as a certified nursing assistant by Fiddler’s Green Manor in Springville.
Hugh S. “Trey” BOSSON, III, 62, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Decatur, AL and Florida
Hugh S. “Trey” BOSSON, III, 62, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Decatur, AL and Florida, died Monday, October 4, 2023 at his home.
Born July 23, 1961, in Florence, AL, he was the son of Hugh S. Bosson, Jr. and Edith L. Bosson.
A 1979 graduate of Decatur High School, he was employed by Dresser Rand and ID Booth in Wellsville.
Randy R. METCALF, 70, of Westfield, PA
Randy R. METCALF, 70, of Westfield, PA, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023 in his home.
Born March 27, 1953, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of Donald F. and Mary Teater Metcalf. On December 20, 1975, in Ulysses, he married the former Patricia E. Pierce, who survives.
A Vietnam War Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Navy from 1971 – 1974.
A graduate of Northern Potter High School, he attended Breeden School of Welding in Genesee and began employment at Foster Wheeler in Hornell, NY. He was employed by CNG Transmission Corp. for many years at the Woodhull and Sabinsville stations.
Bertha “Jean” LESLIE, 87, of New Holland, PA, formerly of Galeton
Bertha “Jean” LESLIE, 87, of New Holland, PA, formerly of Galeton, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Mass of Christian Burial for Donald J. Sain
A Mass of Christian Burial for Donald J. Sain will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 11 AM at the St. Marys Church, Church Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Friends and family will be received at the church from 10:15 AM until the time of the mass. Funeral arrangements Are under the direction of the Lynch-Green Funeral Home.
2 Vehicle Crash in Lewis Run
At 5:35 PM on Wednesday, Lewis Run &Bradford Township Fire & City EMS have been dispatched to 61 Lafayette Avenue in Lewis Run for a 2-vehicle crash.
Car/Deer Crash on Rt. 549 in Rutland Twp.
At 5:10 PM on Wednesday, Mansfield & Big Elm Fire & EMS dispatched to a car/deer crash at 3863 Rt. 549. Reporting possibly one injury.
NO CHARGES IN FATAL BRADFORD PEDESTRIAN CRASH-CITY POLICE CLEAR DRIVER
(BRADFORD, Pennsylvania; November 29, 2023): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that Chief Michael Ward and Officer Shaun McDonald of the City of Bradford Police have concluded the investigation into a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on September 14th on Forman Street in the City and no charges will be filed against the driver.
At the time of the collision with the pedestrian, the driver of the pickup truck had just exited from 219 and was passing the entrance to the Holiday Inn Express when the decedent was walking from the edge of the hotel parking lot across Forman Street. The collision occurred in the lane of travel.
Members of the City of Bradford Police, City of Bradford Fire Department, Pennsylvania State Police, Collision and Accident Reconstruction Unit of the State Police, District Attorney, County Detective and Agents with the Attorney General’s Office who were in the area working with local law enforcement all responded to the scene.
The City has found no criminal wrongdoing of the driver. Police cite the setting sun as a factor in the crash.
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/da/136029/post/no-charges-fatal-pedestrian-crash-city-police-clear-driver
St. Gabriel’s Christmas Bazaar is Saturday in Port Allegany
The 2023 St. Gabriel’s Christmas Bazaar will be held Saturday, December 2 at the Parish Center located at 203 Arnold Avenue in Port Allegany. There will be basket raffles, a Chinese Auction, Baked Food Sale, White Elephant Sale, Eat In or Takeout homemade soups and pies. There will be raffles for an Antique Quilt, handmade afghan or St. Bonaventure game and dinner. For pre-sale tickets call Susan Riley at 814-558-8325.
STIFEL/ O’LEARY PICCOLO WEALTH MANAGEMENT PRESENTS CHECK
Elk County– Jim Ryan, St. Marys Area United Way Vice- President, and Doug Bauer, United Way Payroll Committee Chair accepted a generous donation on behalf of the United Way from Stifel O’Leary Piccolo Wealth Management Group. Stifel is located on Brusselles Street in St. Marys and has been offering wealth management services in Elk County and surrounding areas for over 30 years. Pictured in the photo are: (L-R) Rob O’Leary; Stifel and St. Marys Area United Way board member; Doug Bauer, United Way; Kindred Burdick, Stifel; and Jim Ryan, United Way.
Sandra Ann Tucker Mass of Christian Burial
Family and friends of Sandra Ann Tucker are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Gardens.
Marian P. Snyder, 89, of Mehoopany, PA
Marian P. Snyder, 89, of Mehoopany, PA passed away unexpectedly at her daughter’s residence in Sinnemahoning, PA on Monday morning (November 27, 2023).
She was born January 1, 1934 in Wilkes Barre, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Eva Kuchinsky Strazdus. She married the late Raymond K. Snyder on November 12, 1955.
Causer to Offer Veterans Services at Local Offices
BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is again offering area veterans the opportunity to work with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they get the services and support they need.
Due to changes initiated by the American Legion, appointments in the Bradford and Kane offices will be conducted virtually via a tablet.
Appointments are required for meetings with the Legion representative, whether they are in person, by phone or by tablet. The schedule is as follows:
Emporium Dispatched For House Fire
At 11:45 AM on Wednesday, Emporium Fire Dept. is responding to a report of a house fire at 336 East Allegany Avenue in Emporium. Caller reports smoke & flames coming from electric box. Report fire in the basement.
12:25 PM–FIRE UNDER CONTROL. Red Cross to be notified for 2 adults & a juvenile made homeless by this fire.
Elk County Coroner Seeks Info on Brenda M. Hines of Ridgway Area
Elk County Coroner Michelle A. Muccio is seeking assistance in locating relatives of Brenda M. Hines, who was born January 7, 1971.
It is believed that Ms. Hines previously lived in the Ridgway area and had been a resident of Pinecrest Manor in St. Marys for several months.
Anyone with information regarding surviving family members is asked to contact the Elk County Coroner’s Office at 814–834–4317.
Registration Now Open for NPRC’s Spring 2024 Semester
Do your future plans include postsecondary education? Northern PA Regional College (NPRC) brings affordable education to you.
Their Spring 2024 semester begins Wednesday, January 17th.
Courses being offered include Introduction to Psychology, Foundations of Math, Environmental Biology, Cyber Crime, Public Speaking, and many more. These courses are part of five associate degrees – Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Liberal Studies, and Social Sciences. Of course, if you are not interested in pursuing an associate degree at this time, NPRC’s team will help you select courses or training that meets whatever goal you would like to achieve.
PUC Reminds Consumers of December 1 Energy Price Changes
Encourages Consumers to Explore #SaveinPA Opportunities; Understand How Changes Impact Their Bills; and Manage Winter Energy Usage
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) reminds consumers that many utilities, including all PUC regulated electric utilities, are adjusting their energy supply prices on December 1st – and encourages consumers to understand those changes and explore #SaveInPA opportunities to reduce energy usage and manage winter energy bills.
While consumers cannot control winter weather, they can explore #SaveInPA opportunities to cut the size of higher seasonal bills – including shopping with competitive suppliers and reducing energy usage in their homes and businesses.
Understand How Energy Price Changes Impact Your Bill
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Rush Township, Susquehanna County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/27/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Rush Township, Susquehanna 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: 2023-11-27 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Rush Township, Susquehanna County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/27/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Rush Township, Susquehanna 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: 2023-11-27 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Two Vehicle Crash On Rt. 219
On November 28 at 11:58 pm Bradford City Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Rt. 219 north at The Elm St. exit for a two-vehicle crash possibly two semi-trucks with unknown details
David A. Amacher, 64, Ridgway, PA
David A. Amacher, 64, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who was an active member of the Ridgway community, passed away in Pittsburgh on Monday, November 27, 2023 with his loving family by his side following a long battle with leukemia.
He was born on September 20, 1959, in Ridgway, a son of the late George and Joyce Papa Amacher.
David leaves behind his beloved wife, Tracey L. McGrath Amacher, who stood by his side throughout their wonderful journey of marriage. Married on October 29, 1982, together they shared more than 41 years of love, laughter, and companionship.
Raised in Ridgway, Dave graduated from Ridgway High School, class of 1978. He had a strong work ethic from a young age, and after graduation, went to work at Clarion Sintered Metals before embarking his lifelong dream of owning his own business, Amacher & Son Seasonal Work. His dedication and commitment to his work was one to be admired.
Structure Fire In Westfield
On November 28 at 7:27 pm Westfield Fire Dept. was dispatched to Hancock Hollow Rd. in Westfield for a mobile home on fire with flames showing.
Knoxville-Deerfield Vol. Fire Company
Dept 6 dispatched mutual aid for a tanker to the scene of a mobile home fire in Westfield Twp on Hancock Hollow Road. Tanker 6-5 responded with 2. Rescue 6-8 responded for manpower assistance with a crew of 4. While operating at the scene a medical was dispatched in Deerfield township and rescue 6-8 responded. After the rescue cleared the medical they returned back to the scene of the fire to assist.