Structure Fire In Corydon
On December 5 at 10:50 am Corydon and Bradford Twp. fire Depts. were dispatched to 31 Cross Creek Dr. for a structure fire.
December 2023
ADVANTAGE METAL POWDERS PRESENTS CHECK
Elk County- Jason Gabler, St. Marys Area United Way Corporate Campaign Chair, also owner of Advantage Metal Powders, Jim Ryan, United Way Vice-President; and Doug Bauer, United Way Payroll Committee Chair accepted a generous donation on behalf of the United Way from Advantage.
Advantage is one of the many companies who give corporate donations and support the United Way through a payroll program. Advantage allows employees to have monthly deductions from their paychecks to benefit the St. Marys Area United Way.
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital Named to U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, a global leader in women’s health care and research, has been recognized as a 2022-2023 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News & World Report.
“UPMC Magee welcomes more than 10,000 babies a year into the world, and this honor is a testament to our teams’ commitment of providing the highest-quality maternity care to the families in our regions,” said Richard Beigi, MD, president of UPMC Magee. “We provide maternity care throughout all the regions that UPMC serves via our women’s health service line, and we are honored to provide our expectant parents with safe, high-quality patient experiences. It’s a privilege to serve our communities in this manner, and we take this responsibility very seriously.”
In addition to UPMC Magee, UPMC Harrisburg and UPMC Williamsport also have been recognized as High Performing in Maternity Care.
The annual evaluation is designed to assist expectant parents, in consultation with their doctors, in making informed decisions about where to receive maternity care. This is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.
U.S. News evaluated nearly 650 hospitals that provide high-quality labor & delivery services for uncomplicated pregnancies for its 2022-2023 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. Fewer than half of all hospitals that offer maternity care and participated in the survey received a High Performing designation.
To be recognized among the Best Hospitals for Maternity, hospitals had to excel on multiple quality metrics that matter to expectant families, including C-section rates in lower-risk pregnancies, newborn complication rates, exclusive breast milk feeding rates, early elective delivery rates and vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) rates, among other measures.
Crary Hose Fire Company Elects Same Officers For 2024
Crary Hose Company
Last night, Crary Hose elected our 2024 Officers. We will have the same roster for 2024. Thank you to everyone who served in 2023 and recommitted to serving again in 2024.
Roulette Township water line flushing is completed
Roulette Township
The line flushing is completed, please run your cold water to remove the dirt from your lines if necessary.
Potter County Artisan Co-op schedules classes in December
The Potter County Artisan Co-op in Coudersport is planning several classes over the next few weeks.
Laurie Angood will teach a Holiday Adult Watercolor Painting Class on Thursday, December 7, from 6 – 8 pm. Students will paint holiday themed cards. The cost for the class is $35.00. Christmas treats and materials provided.
Paint a Gourd Christmas Ornament Class will be taught by Danette Wightman, Saturday, December 9, 2 – 5 pm. All supplies included for the price of $20.00.
Paint and build a wooden Christmas Gnome with Renee White on Saturday, December 16, 10 am – 2 pm. Cost is $45.00 and incudes supplies.
A holiday Needle-felting ‘Take what you make’ class will be held with Danika DeCarlo Tuesday, December 19, 5 – 7 pm. Cost is $25.00 and includes supplies.
The Young Artisan Holiday Party will be held on Thursday, December 28, 3-4:30 pm. $20.00 includes holiday treats and painting supplies.
To register for these classes, please call the center at 814-274-8165. The co-op is located at 227 N. Main Street and is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday.
Rita Ann Kent, 79, of 5 Fullerton Road, Derrick City, PA
Rita Ann Kent, 79, of 5 Fullerton Road, Derrick City, PA passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born January 30, 1944, in Jamestown, NY, she was a daughter of the late James and Kathrine (Cardy) DeMuro.
Rita was a 1962 graduate of Jamestown High School and later graduated from Continental Beauty School in Olean, NY.
On May 11, 1966, in Jamestown NY, she married Ronald E. Kent who survives.
Rita was a beautician for many years, and prior to her retirement worked as a CNA at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
New UAHS vascular surgeon to lead Thursday’s Walk with a Doc
BRADFORD, PA – Thomas Langan, MD, MBA, RPVI, the new vascular surgeon at Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS) will be leading the December Walk with a Doc. The walk will take place on Thursday, December 7 at 5pm. The event is hosted by Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and the Guidance Center (TGC) and will take place at Richard E. McDowell Trail on Campus Drive.
The walk is free and open to everyone. Not only will Dr. Langan be leading the walk but will be educating participants prior to the walk. His discussion topic will be peripheral arterial disease.
If interested, please register at walkwithadoc.org/Ewaiver.
An alternate indoor location has been reserved for the event in the case of inclement winter weather. The location is the University of Pitt at Bradford Fitness Center located at 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA 16701. Any changes in the location will be announced on the Walk with a Doc Bradford Facebook Page the day of the event.
Duke Center Man Convicted of Rape of a Child
(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania; December 5, 2023): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, following a two-day jury trial at the McKean County Courthouse, Sebastian Vancamp, of Duke Center, was convicted of sex crimes against a female when she was age 11 and 12.
The testimony included that, between December, 2019 and December, 2021, Vancamp would meet the juvenile victim at various places in Duke Center where he would engage in sexual intercourse with her. The crimes were discovered after the juvenile told school personnel who reported the crimes to Childline.
Trooper Eric Thompson of the Pennsylvania State Police received the report from Childline and investigated that case.
Vancamp was convicted of 2 counts Rape of Child (Felony 1); 2 Counts Statutory Sexual Assault (Felony 2); Corruption of Minors (Felony 3); Indecent Assault (Felony 3); and 4 counts Indecent Assault (Misdemeanor). The jury found him not guilty of additional counts of Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse. The jury also found that Vancamp’s action were a course of conduct.
Information Sessions Scheduled for Penn College LPN Courses
Penn College has scheduled several Information Sessions for their upcoming LPN courses. When you enroll in the full-time Practical Nursing program, you’ll be on your way to fulfilling career in just one year. With skilled faculty, hands-on learning labs, 1,546 hours of instruction, and access to Penn College student services, you’ll be confident and ready to take the Practical Nursing licensing exam (NCLEX-PN), and if you want to advance your career, we have pathways to get you there.
To learn more, attend one of the Information Sessions that are scheduled for Thursdays, November 2, November 30 and December 7, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at Penn College/Wellsboro, 22 Walnut Street, or live via Zoom at the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street. Registration is required. For more information or to register for an Information Session, call Wendy Joachim at (570) 724-7703.
Murray M. Peterson, 79, of Russell, PA
Murray M. Peterson, 79, of Russell, PA., died at his residence, Monday evening, December 4, 2023.
Visitation hours will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 From 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.
A complete obituary will be announced when available.
Winifred F. Barber, 85, Bolivar, NY
BOLIVAR – Winifred F. Barber, also know as “Winnie,” passed away Friday (Dec. 1, 2023) at the age of 85, in Rochester.
She was born July 31, 1938, in Olean, to the late Junior and Loretta Gowan.
Winnie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and she will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Winnie was a graduate of Olean High School and later worked for Service Stores/Park and Shop. She also had a career as a teacher’s aide at Allegany/Cattaraugus County BOCES.
Winnie was a faithful prayer warrior and had a passion for serving in her local church. She worshiped at the First Day Baptist Church in Richburg and later at Grace Baptist Church in Marion.
Celebration of life for Karen A. Benjamin, 67, of Port Allegany is Saturday
Port Allegany – A Celebration of life for Karen A. Benjamin, 67, of Port Allegany, who passed away Friday (November 17, 2023) will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the Port Allegany Moose Club, Pearl St, Port Allegany from 1pm till 4pm.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.
Paul H. Blank, 79, of 216 Rose Street, Johnsonburg, and formerly of St. Marys, Punxsutawney and McKeesport
Paul H. Blank, 79, of 216 Rose Street, Johnsonburg, and formerly of St. Marys, Punxsutawney and McKeesport, died Friday morning, December 1, 2023 at Penn Highlands-Elk, St. Marys, PA.
Paul was born on January 17, 1944 and was originally from McKeesport, PA. Paul was a Vietnam War Army Vet serving as a Tech Sergeant-Medic with the 2nd Evac Hospital MAH MEDDAC. For his service he received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, 5 Overseas Bars, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, Army Commendation Medal, Sharpshooter Badge with Carbine Bar, Expert Badge with Automatic Rifle Bar and Marksman Badge with Rifle Bar.
Charles M. NELSON, 87, of Genesee, PA
Charles M. NELSON, 87, of Genesee, PA, died Monday, December 4, 2023 in his home.
Born June 29, 1936, in Bingham Twp., he was the son of Charles B. and Mary M. Easton Nelson. On November 9, 1956, in Potter Brook, he married the former Laura J. Carpenter, who survives.
A 1953 graduate of Genesee High School, he attended trade school in Olean, NY. He was employed by Rankin Dairy in Westfield, Ingersoll-Rand in Painted Post, Downer’s Hardware and Building Supply in Genesee for 13 years, Dresser-Rand in Wellsville for 12 years, Cass Appliance in Ulysses for several years, self-employed technician for ten years, and served as Bingham Township Tax Collector for 24 years, retiring at age 85.
He served as Bingham Township Supervisor for 22 years and treasurer of North Bingham Cemetery since 1982. He owned and operated Charles B. Nelson Sons Maple with his brother, Don.
Maxine A. WATTER, 80, of Wellsville, NY
Maxine A. WATTER, 80, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Manor Hills Assisted Living, Wellsville.
Born April 12, 1943, in Huntington, Long Island, she was the daughter of Max and Tillie Urban Watter. A 1961 graduate of Half Hollow Hills High School in Long Island, she earned her BA in Art and English from Elmira College, MS in Art Education from Syracuse University, MFA and CAS in Synesthetic Education from Syracuse University, and MFA in Art from Marywood College in Scranton, PA.
Bradford Dispatched For Possible House Fire
At 12:24 PM on Tuesday, Bradford City Fire Dept. has been dispatched to the intersection of York Street & East Main Street for a possible house fire.
USDA and EPA Strengthen Partnership to Improve Access to Modern and Affordable Wastewater Infrastructure for People in Rural America
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Farah Ahmad today announced that USDA is strengthening its partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a network of 25 organizations to help people in rural and underserved communities access affordable, modern and safe wastewater infrastructure.
The actions being announced today further the continued collaborations between both agencies to revitalize the nation’s wastewater infrastructure, improve water quality and protect the health of people living in rural areas.
“Decentralized wastewater systems are an integral component of our nation’s wastewater infrastructure, especially in rural areas where centralized treatment is often too expensive or unavailable,” Ahmad said. “USDA is committed to doing everything we can to ensure every family in America has access to modern, reliable wastewater infrastructure. That’s why we are strengthening our partnership with EPA to help historically underserved communities identify and pursue federal funding opportunities to address their wastewater needs. These efforts have enormous impact because when we invest in rural infrastructure, we invest in the livelihoods and health of people in rural America.”
To learn more, read full NEWS RELEASE.
Port Allegany Called For Natural Gas Leak
At 11:30 AM on Tuesday, Port Allegany Fire Dept. has been called to 1238 North Open Brook Road for a natural gas leak outside in the roadway.
