April 2024
Cuba Man Arrested For Petit Lareny
Cuba Police Department
On April 24th, 2024 at approximately 2:57PM, following a month long investigation, Cuba Police arrested James M. Higby (37) of Olean, NY. Higby was arrested on charges of petit larceny (Misdemeanor) and scheme to defraud (Felony).
Higby was processed, placed in front of a judge and released to appear at a later date. Higby is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Cuba Man Arrested After Domestic
Cuba Police Department
On April 24th, 2024 at approximately 1:00PM, following a report of a domestic dispute, Cuba Police arrested Corey M. Glover (37) of Cuba, NY. Glover was arrested on charges of harassment 2nd (Violation). Glover was processed, placed in front of a judge and released to appear at a later date. Glover is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Smethport School–This was a Drill
Smethport Police Department
This morning in coordination with the Smethport Area School District and McKean County Dept of Emergency Services we held our version of “ Prom Promise”.
Students in 10th, 11th, 12th grade attended a brief assembly in the auditorium where professionals all gave a inside look at what each role is responsibly for during a critical incident from Dispatcher all the way to the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, and everyone in between. Then they had a chance to listen to a Smethport Alumni share the story of her sister and the impact of her accident on them even to this day more than 25 years later.
MoreATV Rollover Injured Man in Nelson Twp.
At 4:34 PM on Monday, Nelson Fire & EMS are responding to assist a victim of an ATV accident at 985 Barney Hill Road. A 76 year old male is reporting a broken leg. Fire units RECALLED.
Cuba Police Announce Arrest
Cuba Police Department
On April 26th, 2024 at approximately 7:29PM, following a two month long investigation, Cuba Police arrested Denis P. Kranock (43) of Cuba, NY. Kranock was arrested on charges of welfare fraud 5th (Misdemeanor), identity theft 2nd (Felony), grand larceny 4th (Felony, 2 Counts), forgery 2nd (Felony) and criminal possession of stolen property 4th (Felony). Kranock was processed, placed in front of a judge and released. Kranock is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Lafayette & Ludlow Firefighters Find Lost Hikers in the Woods
Lafayette Twp. Vol. Fire/Rescue Department
Last evening at 1923hrs Station 21 Lafayette Township Volunteer Fire Rescue Department along with Station 26 Ludlow Volunteer Fire Department, Pennsylvania State Police were dispatched to the area of Rim Rock and Morrison Trail Head in the Allegheny National Forest for a search detail of 2 lost hikers.
In coordination with the McKean DES 911 Dispatchers, use of the new CAD system along with Crew Force, the dispatchers were able to use the location of the lost hikers in relation to location of emergency personnel to coordinate ease of access to get the hikers out of the woods. The dispatchers did an outstanding job which allowed for a quicker rescue of these hikers from the woods.
This was also the first time using the new digital radio system, which was implemented by McKean County DES in this specific region of the county for a call. Personnel were able to coordinate with 911, as well as staged personnel several miles away from where the individuals were located clearly. In the past, the old radio system would have required personnel to be set up to act as relays to stagging and to county dispatch from deep in these valleys.
The lost hikers were able to be guided out of the woods safely and to awaiting personnel with the aide of 911 dispatchers and personnel on the ground with no injuries at 2216hrs. All personel were clear of the incident at 2300hrs
Firefighters Save Home From Fully Involved Garage Fire in Wells Township
Millerton Fire Company
Millerton FD along with Big Elm were dispatched to a garage fire with house endangered. Millerton FD responded quickly with Engine 12-2, Tanker 12-5 Ladder 12-9 Rescue 12-18 and Rescue 12-8 followed by Big Elm. A second alarm was called for Pine City, Webbs Mills, and South Creek fire departments. Chief 13 arrived on scene confirming the garage as fully involved and the house was starting on fire .Engine 12-2 arrived on scene shortly after and was able to get water on structure, stopping it from advancing through the home.
Thanks to all the departments that responded with trucks and manpower.
Thanks to Lawrenceville FD for standing by at Millerton station. Thanks to Erway Ambulance for also responding. Sorry if I missed anyone.
Please be safe
Natalie Returns to Cameron County Farmers Market
Cameron County Farmers Market
Summer holidays are fast approaching and we are thrilled to hear that Natalie Zucal will once more be returning from her Environmental studies in Olean to spend the summer in Cameron County with us!
Natalie debuted her new business, Breakfast at Natalie’s, at last year’s market and it was a big success!
Natalie spotted the niche market opportunity of selling breakfast themed foods at our morning markets and she nailed it! Her first product was home-made yogurt made from raw milk which produces a super creamy, delicious addition to any healthy breakfast and market goers were impressed!
Being an entrepreneurial young lady she quickly expanded her offerings and came up with a selection of nutritious granolas to complement her yoghurt. She created a variety of scrumptious flavors including blueberry, peanut butter, vanilla cinnamon, chocolate hazelnut, chai walnut, and cranberry almond granolas. You will find both her yogurt and granolas at the market again this year!
MoreFrank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater is a Pa. tourist attraction, but you can actually spend the night at Lynn Hall in Port Allegany, PA
Two Florida men purchased Lynn Hall in 2017 for $250,000 and have since spent $1 million on its restoration.
Read the story in the Philadelphia Inquirer
Pennsylvania State Police Completes Rollout of Body-Worn Cameras to Troop K Covering Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Delaware Counties
Harrisburg, PA –ThePennsylvania State Police (PSP) today announced that all patrol troopers assigned to Troop K – covering Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Delaware counties – are now outfitted with body-worn cameras and updated mobile video recorders in their patrol vehicles. PSP expedited the rollout of body worn cameras to the Philadelphia region and completed the project with Troop K ahead of schedule. So far, PSP troops covering 19 counties have successfully implemented body-worn cameras. PSP expects to have fully implemented body-worn cameras and updated mobile video recorders at all of its troops by the end of the first quarter of 2025.
MoreSeneca Highlands Career and Technical Center Student Heading to Nationals
Anastasia Penick, a senior from Port Allegany High School and third-year Culinary Arts student, competed at the SkillsUSA state competition in Hershey on April 3-5, 2024.
Ana finished with a first-place win and will now attend the SkillUSA Nationals competition, which will be held in Atlanta, GA on June 24-27, 2024. A first-place win at this level will secure her place in the world competition held in Paris, France.
In addition to her academic achievements, Ana also works at Fox’s Pizza in Port Allegany. She plans on furthering her education in the Dietary and Nutrition field after graduation. She has applied to the Forest County Corrections Center as a Corrections Food Service Instructor.
We wish Ana the best of luck at the competition and we are extremely proud of her success!
Guy E. Moscato, 92, of Sylvan Heights, Emporium, PA
Guy E. Moscato, 92, of Sylvan Heights, Emporium, PA passed away Saturday morning, April 27 after a brief stay at Guy and Mary Felt Manor. He was born in DuBois on December 30, 1931.
His life can be defined by an unwavering commitment to family and a love for life that included a multitude of interests. Beginning at an early age and aided by his grandfather was a love for animals, especially his ever present and faithful collies having nine in total over his adult life.
Guy moved with his family to Emporium in 1939 where his father operated Moscato’s shoe repair and he and his mother ran a pet shop. He graduated from Emporium High School in 1950 and the Pennsylvania State University in 1955 with a degree in chemistry. He was employed by Hooker Chemical and then Occidental Petroleum in Niagara Fall, NY until his retirement in 1989. Despite the distance he made it a priority to drive home every weekend to enjoy time with family, his dogs and his hobbies.
MorePenn College spotlight on sports (April 28): Title time
After the golf team won its second straight championship over the weekend, United East Conference playoff action is scheduled to continue this week with two more Pennsylvania College of Technology teams seeking titles.
The second-seeded men’s lacrosse team will host No. 3 seed Keystone College at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
On Friday at 10 a.m., the women’s softball team, seeded second, will open the Volt Division playoffs against third-seeded Penn State Berks in a double-elimination tournament hosted by PS Harrisburg.
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MoreClaire E. Myers, 36, of 330 Main St., Kersey, PA
Claire E. Myers, 36, of 330 Main St., Kersey, PA passed away unexpectedly after her long battle with addiction, on Friday, April 26, 2024. She was born on November 29, 1987, in DuBois, a daughter to the late Timothy A. “Red” Myers and Jessica Jakuboski Myers. Claire had lived in Kersey for the past 5 years and had lived in the Valley for several years and previously spent most of her life in Rasselas.
Claire was a 2006 graduate of Johnsonburg Area High School. Claire will be remembered for her smile, for her laugh, her silliness and her wit. She loved her boys and being a mother. She was so compassionate, but never got to fulfill her true calling of becoming a nurse.
She is now at peace after years of battling her demons and is with her dad, whom she loved dearly.
More4/29/2024 UPDATE: Facility Energy Efficiency Project to Temporarily Close Interstate 80 Rest Areas in Columbia County
Montoursville, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that two rest areas in northcentral Pennsylvania will undergo significant energy efficiency upgrades and renovations as part a Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA) project, initiated by PennDOT and the Department of General Services in 2021.
Under the GESA, building systems deemed eligible for energy saving upgrades within a GESA Project are leveraged by future energy savings. The project will upgrade heating, ventilation, air conditioning and lighting to improve energy efficiency in the buildings.
While improvements are being completed, the following rest areas, including parking lots, will be closed to the public:
- Columbia County Roadside Rest Area, I-80 eastbound, Mifflin Township
- Closed Monday, April 29 through Friday, May 24, 2024.
- (UPDATED) Columbia County Roadside Rest Area, I-80 westbound, Mifflin Township
- Closed Monday,
April 29May 6, through Friday, May 24, 2024.
- Closed Monday,
Woman Fallen In Oswayo Twp.
On April 29, at 9:13 am Shinglehouse Ambulance was dispatched to Main St. for a woman fallen