HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) today announced more than $914,500 in funding for two transportation projects in Keating Township, McKean County.
The township was awarded $400,000 for reconstruction of the Bordell Road Bridge and $514,523 for reconstruction of Reilly Hollow Road.
Raymond Petteys, Jr., 65, of Port Allegany, PA passed away Sunday (March 24, 2024) at his home in Port Allegany.
He was born January 20, 1959 in Port Allegany, the son of Raymond Petteys, Sr. and Judith (Chilson) Petteys. In Port Allegany, PA, he married Linda VanSickles, who survives.
Ray was a graduate of Port Allegany High School and worked at Ethan Allen Co. of Eldred, PA.
He was a member of the Port Allegany Fire Department.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), Republican chairman of the House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee, is calling on the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to engage in an honest conversation about orphaned and abandoned wells in the Commonwealth.
Causer’s comments came after an ERE hearing Monday in which DEP and several like-minded special interest groups continued to blame today’s conventional oil and gas producers for wells abandoned many decades or even more than a century ago, rather than focusing on initiatives that would actually resolve the problem.
“DEP’s propensity for publicizing incorrect, incomplete and misleading data is a major impediment to our efforts to plug wells that were abandoned so long ago that no responsible party remains to plug them,” Causer said. “I think we all want to see the influx of federal dollars for well plugging be used wisely, but there are some significant impediments to that, including DEP’s flawed database.”
It is with mixed emotions we announce the sale of three of our locations to Rite Aid. It was a decision we did not reach lightly. Due to poor insurance reimbursement, independent pharmacies across the country are being forced to close their doors. Pharmacy organizations representing all sectors of retail pharmacy have been aggressively asking legislators to address these issues with the pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) for quite some time. Unfortunately, they have been slow in taking action. It simply is not a sustainable business model when total reimbursement is less than the costs we pay for medications.
Thank you to everyone in surrounding communities that have supported our business over the years. We appreciate you. It has been our pleasure to take care of your prescription needs.
A huge thank you to ALL of our employees, both past and present. We value each and every one of you. You are what made our business successful for over 40 years.
We are grateful that Rite Aid remains committed to serving rural Pennsylvania and has offered employment to all of our current staff in Potter and McKean counties. No action is required on your part to transfer your prescriptions. All of the prescriptions from our Eldred and Smethport locations will be automatically transferred to Rite Aid in Port Allegany and all of the prescriptions from our Coudersport pharmacy will be automatically transferred to Rite Aid in Coudersport. The last day of business in our Smethport location will be Monday, April 8th, Eldred will be Tuesday, April 9th, and Coudersport will be Wednesday, April 10th.
Please note that there is no change to our Westfield and Elkland locations. With a more diverse and better payor mix in Tioga County, those stores will continue to remain open and it will be business as usual. Once again, we are continuing to operate our stores in Westfield and Elkland.
We sincerely appreciate the support of our valued patients over the past several decades. It has been a privilege to serve you.
Buchanan Brothers Pharmacy
On March 26 at 4:57 am Belmont, Scio, and Angelica Fire Depts. were dispatched to 1 Park Circle in Belmont NY. for a working structure fire.
On March 25, at 9:49 pm Roulette Ambulance was dispatched to Rt. 6 West for a woman ill.
On March 25, at 7:40 pm Highland, Ridgway, and Kane Fire Dept. were dispatched to a structure fire at 13106 Rt. 948 near the Highland Hotel in Highland Twp. Update the fire is under control
John Cottillion
John L. Cottillion, 88, of Warren, PA, died Sunday morning, March 24, 2024, at Warren Manor Nursing Home, Warren, PA., after an extended illness. He was born October 5, 1935, in Warren, PA. He was the son of George and Kathryn Cottillion. John was a lifelong Warren area resident.
He was a 1954 graduate of Warren Area High School. John had served with the U.S. Army from September 11, 1956, to September 11, 1958, as a Private First Class.
John was employed in the bookkeeping department as an accountant with United Refining Company. He was a former member of the Warren Archery Club and thoroughly loved hunting, especially archery season.
Lois Jean Schueltz, 92, formerly of 15 Applewood Lane, Bradford, PA passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born March 26, 1931, in Warren, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Mabel (Walker) Hulings. She was a 1948 graduate of Beatty High School, in Warren.
On June 13, 1953, in the Grace Lutheran Church in Warren, she married Herbert A. Schueltz, who preceded her in death on October 16, 2016.
Lois was formerly employed as a secretary at Pennsylvania State University, and for nearly 10 years at the Hanley Company.
Lois was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church where she played the piano, and was a Sunday School Teacher, Lector, sang in the Choir and was a Greeter.
She enjoyed playing the piano, reading, solving Sudoku puzzles, and being a wonderful friend.
James H. McCUTCHAN, 83, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, March 24, 2024 in his home.
Born May 28, 1940, in Nogales, AZ, he was the son of Verne C. and Virginia Reese McCutchan.
A graduate of Miami High School, Miami, AZ, he attended Scottsdale Community College, Scottsdale, AZ, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, and the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, where he graduated on June 1, 1968 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. In 1986, he earned a professional degree, Certified Public Manager (CPM).
Robert L. Henderson, 76, of 10 South Fourth Street, Bradford, PA passed away, Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the Pavilion at BRMC.
Born on July 28, 1947, in Bradford, he was a son of the late William and Virgina (Maben) and Henderson. He was a 1965 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
On March 28, 1966, he enlisted in the United States Army. He was honorably discharged March 27, 1969.
Bob traveled throughout the country working in healthcare most of his career, finally settling in Bradford and working for Bradford Regional Medical as a Cardiac Monitor Tech until his retirement. He worked for over 40 years in healthcare.
Bob loved going to the casino, cruises, and video games on his Kindle. He was a avid Buffalo Bills fan and had a love for animals.
Thomas M. Yohe, 65, of State Street, Bradford, PA passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, with his wife by his side, at his home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Our world grew dimmer, but oh how the Heaven’s shone brighter.
With tear-filled eyes and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our momma. She went peacefully at home, in her sleep.
Felecia Anne (Estep) Snyder, born July 13, 1952, in Bellwood, PA, currently living in Coudersport, PA. She passed away, March 25, 2024, at the age of 71.
There are so many things we could say about our momma. So simply put, her life was one of love. She was always in a work area that provided loving care for those who needed it most.
Her life was truly a love story rooted in her three children, 16 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Felecia’s arrangements are in the care of the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 N. East St., Coudersport. To share a memory or condolence visit www.thomasfickinger.com.
Raymond Lee Tomb, age 76, of Westfield, PA passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
Born March 11, 1948 in Corning, NY, he was the son of Joseph and Helen (Hazlett) Tomb.
Lee was a jack of all trades and enjoyed tinkering on things.
The original NYSP Police Report listed the charges as Murder. That was not accurate. Russell is charged with Attempted Murder.
At 12:38 PM on Monday, Coudersport ambulance was called to Maple Street for a man unresponsive.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (March 25) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will conduct a meeting of the Fisheries and Hatcheries Committee on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, beginning at 1 p.m. This meeting will be held online with committee members participating remotely.
Because this meeting is being held in a virtual format, the process for accepting public comment will be different than an in-person gathering. Public comments pertaining to the agenda can be submitted by calling (717) 705-7846 beginning on Thursday, March at 28 at 12 p.m. until Friday, March 29 at 4 p.m. Recorded comments will be limited to five minutes and will be presented to committee members prior to the meeting.
This meeting may be viewed remotely by joining the webinar from your internet browser using this link: https://bit.ly/FishHatchApr3
If prompted, please enter the following information:
Webinar number (access code): 2630 983 0658
Webinar password: public (782542 from phones)
Raymond Petteys, Jr., 65, of Port Allegany, PA passed away Sunday (March 24, 2024) at his home in Port Allegany.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.
HARRISBURG – With a voter identification constitutional amendment having languished in committee for nearly a year, despite bipartisan support for the concept among both the public and House members, House Republicans held a press conference Monday announcing they will be utilizing the discharge resolution process to advance the measure.
House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) noted 22 House Democrats voted to support enhanced voter identification requirements in a prior House vote, meaning only three more Democrats need to sign on to the discharge petition to get the constitutional amendment out of committee.
