Motor Vehicle Crash In Foster Twp.
On April 5, at 8:03 pm Bradford City and Foster Twp. were dispatched to Interstate Parkway for a motor vehicle accident
April 2024
Carolyn Ferranto, 81, of Delaware Ave. in James City, PA
Carolyn Ferranto, 81, of Delaware Ave. in James City, PA passed away Wednesday (April 3) in the Lutheran Home at Kane. Born March 18, 1943 in Kane, she is the daughter of the late Howard and Ellen (Anderson) Hannold. On June 14, 1961 she married Leo Ferranto, who preceded her in death on Sept. 26, 2023.
Carolyn enjoyed being a wife and homemaker. Her greatest love was caring for her children and grandchildren. She was a wonderful cook and baker and an avid New York Yankees fan.
Jon W. Eilers, 63, formerly of Bradford, a resident of Atlanta, GA
Jon W. Eilers, 63, formerly of Bradford, a resident of Atlanta, GA, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital in Atlanta, GA.
Born July 13, 1960, in Bradford, he was the son of the late Joyce Marie (Garrigan) Eilers and Norman Edward and Donna M. (Roslinski) Eilers who survive.
Jon was a 1978 graduate of Bradford Area High School and later attended The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
In the early 80’s, Jon worked in the Bradford oil fields for National Transit. He began his professional career as an Investment Broker for Inacom International in Denver, CO. After moving to Washington, D.C., he leveraged his passion and knowledge of Engineering to launch a career as a Solutions Engineer for Honeywell Federal Systems and eventually PDA Engineering selling high-end CAD software to the Federal Government and their major contractors. More specialized government work took him to Atlanta, GA, where he eventually transitioned away from the corporate arena to becoming his own Contractor.
Thomas H. Ford, Jr., 81, of Irene Lane, New Tazewell, TN (formally of Kersey, PA)
Thomas H. Ford, Jr., 81, of Irene Lane, New Tazewell, TN (formally of Kersey, PA), died peacefully at his daughter’s residence in Tennessee on April 1, 2024, after a brief illness.
Tom was born November 28, 1942, in Ridgway, PA, son of the late Thomas Ford, Sr. and Flora (Van Camp) Ford. Tom proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Before retirement, he worked many years at Pure Carbon/Morgan Advanced Materials & Technologies in St. Marys, PA.
Tom prided himself on being a family man. He was a loyal husband and best friend to his late wife, Shirley, whom he married on June 25, 1965. He was a superhero father to his daughter, Sheri, whom he was sure to call every single day if they could not be together. He loved his grandsons, Joseph and Ben, dearly and had great love and appreciation for his son-in-law, Gary.
Eileen M. Dewey, 93, of Wellsboro, PA
Eileen M. Dewey, 93, of Wellsboro, PA passed away at her home on April 4, 2024. She was born on April 14, 1930, the daughter of the late R. Arnold and Velma M. (Rose) Smith. She married Marion M. Dewey on July 10, 1949, and celebrated 67 years of marriage until his passing on May 16, 2017.
Eileen‘s life was devoted to family, agriculture, education, and community service. She retired from the U.S.D.A. (United States Department of Agriculture) Farm Service Agency (A.S.C.S) with 43 years of service. She was a graduate of Charleston High School, Class of 1948 and a graduate of Jean Summers Business College, Elmira, NY.
Eileen was a lifetime member of the Whitneyville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed singing in the choir and served on many church and parish committees. Eileen also served on the Wellsboro Area School Board for 16 years, the Charleston Township Municipal Authority for 25 years, Whitneyville Community Development Board, Pennsylvania Ag Awareness Foundation, Ag in the Classroom Workshop, Penn State University Ag Council, Pennsylvania Rural Development Committee, Pennsylvania Farm City Committee, Keystone Soil and Water Conservation Society, American Red Cross Volunteer, Tioga County Tourist Bureau Tour Guide, Council of Republican Women, and the Scarlet Sages of the Red Hat Society. She also enjoyed traveling, camping, needlework, reading, and jigsaw puzzles.
Betty B. Fasnacht, 92, of Warren PA
Betty B. Fasnacht
Betty B. Fasnacht, 92, of Warren PA, died on Friday, April 5, 2024, in the Rouse Home.
A complete obituary will be published when it’s available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc.
Coudersport Ambulance Dispatched To Eulalia Twp.
On April 5, at 6:10 pm Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to Ridgerunner Lane for a man ill
Cybersecurity focus of NC PREP meeting
RIDGWAY – A local cybersecurity expert discussed how businesses can protect themselves from cyber-attacks on Wednesday through the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission’s Partnership for Regional Economic Performance (PREP) program.
Nate Rogers of Omnis Technologies, located in Lewis Run, presented facts and figures on the occurrence of such attacks which are designed to trick companies and employees into giving them access to their files, locking them, and then requesting money as a ransom to get their information back.
Ransomware is the practice of using malicious software to gain access to a company’s information. Rogers said these types of attacks occur every 14 seconds and the average ransom is $4.5 million. The average downtime companies experience is 22 days. He also said that there are no guarantees companies will get their data back upon paying the ransom.
Francis Anthony Castano of Centennial, Wyoming, formerly of Coudersport, PA,
Francis A. Castano “former longtime Coudersport, PA dentist”
CENTENNIAL, WYOMING—Francis Anthony Castano of Centennial, Wyoming, formerly of Coudersport, PA, died at the age of 85 on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Hospice of Laramie in Laramie, Wyoming.
Francis was born March 30, 1938, in Coudersport, PA to Dominic Castano and Angeline (Gorfida) Castano. After graduating from Coudersport High School, Francis went on to study at the University of Pennsylvania, earning a DDS at University of Pennsylvania Dental School and an MBA from The Wharton School. As an undergraduate, Francis was a member of the ATO fraternity and Penn Glee Club. After graduating from Dental School, he served a Pediatric Dental Residency at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). With the completion of his residency, Francis entered the US Army as a Captain in the role of Pediatric Consultant to the Army in Europe, based in Nuremburg, Germany. Upon his return stateside, he joined the U Penn faculty as a full-time professor of Pediatric Dentistry.
In 1975, Francis returned to his hometown of Coudersport to establish a private practice in Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. During this time, he also served as a HeadStart program reviewer and volunteered as a children’s dentist with the Indian Health Service. Even beyond his commitment to providing good dental care, Francis was dedicated to ensuring all patients felt welcome, understood and respected in his own practice and volunteer clinics, regardless of financial need or condition.
Francis valued conducting himself as a gentleman, making a positive impact on his community and serving others. He was particularly proud to be a co-founder of the Potter Players community theater group. He also sang in Barbershop Quartet, played clarinet in Community Bands and was a member of the Rotary Club. He was also a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.
Francis is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carolyn Grant Castano, their children: Suzanne and Matt (Kelly), and grandchildren: Anthony (Gabi), Emma, Samantha, and Molly. He is also survived by his siblings, Teresa (Tom) Kisiel, David Castano and Linda Castano of Coudersport, PA.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11am on Saturday, May 25, 2024 St. Eulalia Church, 6 Maple Street, Coudersport, PA, with the Very Reverend Leo J. Gallina, as celebrant. Francis will be buried at Honey Creek Burial Ground, Monastery of the Holy Spirit, Conyers, GA.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of Laramie, 1754 Centennial Drive, Laramie, WY 82070 or online at https://hospiceoflaramie.org
Local arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Francis, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
12:00 PM UPDATE: Roads Impacted by Flooding, Downed Trees or Utilities in North Central Pennsylvania
Montoursville, PA – Motorists in north central Pennsylvania are advised the following roads in the area (listed by county) are closed or have a lane restriction due to flooding, downed trees or utilities. Updates will be sent periodically.
Lycoming
- Route 2012 (Second Avenue) between East Second Avenue and Sylvan Dell Park Road in South Williamsport Borough and Armstrong Township, for flooding.
Union
- (OPEN) Route 1008 (River Road) between Tabernacle Road and New Columbia Road in White Deer Township, for flooding.
- Route 1005 (Hospital Drive) between Route 15 and St. Anthony Street in Kelly Township, for flooding.
45 PA House Members Demand PIAA Change High School Sports Video Streaming Policy
Brown, Struzzi, Smith Pen Letter to PIAA to Level the Playing Field in High School Sports Broadcasting
HARRISBURG – Following years of inaction by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) to fix a broken broadcasting policy, Reps. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence), Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) and Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) have sent a formal letter to PIAA demanding change.
The PIAA recently entered into an agreement with the National Federation of State High School (NFHS) Association, the body that writes the rules of competition for most high school sports and activities in the United States. NFHS can provide a streaming service, and often, schools will choose to exercise that capability in high-profile situations. What this does is eliminate the ability for local media outlets covering the away teams to do what they do best and requires anyone who wishes to stream the game to pay a subscription fee to access it.
Brown, Struzzi and Smith issued this statement after sending the letter, signed by 45 lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, to the PIAA:
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake in NJ
Office of the Governor of Pennsylvania
1h ·
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit New Jersey and was felt in parts of Pennsylvania.
My team and PA Emergency Management Agency are actively monitoring the situation and in contact with counties on any damage. We will keep Pennsylvanians updated.
Project Continues Along Interstate 180 in Lycoming County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a two-year roadway project continues along Interstate 180 eastbound and westbound in Montoursville Borough, and Loyalsock, Fairfield, and Muncy townships in Lycoming County.
On Monday, April 8, 2024, the contractor will be installing an overhead sign on the Cemetery Road overpass in Fairfield Township. Motorists can expect the westbound right lane to be closed during the installation of the structure mounted sign on the bridge that carries Cemetery Road over Interstate 180.
Work will be performed between the hours of 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM, weather permitting. Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel and drive with caution.
Seneca Highlands CTC Students Compete in SkillsUSA Event in Hershey
Students throughout the region traveled to Hershey and other different vocational sites near Hershey to compete in a variety of competitions.
The SkillsUSA Pennsylvania State Competitive Events were held on April 3-5, 2024, in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Skills USA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel by providing educational programs, events, and competitions that support career and technical education in the nation’s classrooms.
The following students competed at the state level for Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center by qualifying first at the district level:
Garry Strait from Otto-Eldred High School in Information Technology Service.
Lane Crawford and Levi Howard from Port Allegany High School in Cyber Security.
Nicole Hockey (Cameron County), Maximos McGarvey (Port Allegany), Clara Jane Kuscienz (Otto-Eldred), Owen Erhard (Port Allegany), Richard Wojcik (Otto-Eldred), and Brody Mclnroy (Galeton H.S.) in Quiz Bowl.
Anastasia Penick from Port Allegany High School in Restaurant Sevice
Blake Cool from Cameron County High School in Job Interview.
We are very proud of all our students who took extra time to prepare and compete!! The national competition this year will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 24-28, 2024. To find out more about the National SkillsUSA competitions, go to https://www.nlsc.skillsusa.org.
PA Drilling Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Middlebury Township, Tioga County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 3/29/2024 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Middlebury Township, Tioga county. 78a66(b)1 – REPORTING AND REMEDIATING SPILLS AND RELEASES – Reporting releases – Operator or other responsible party failed to report spills and releases of regulated substances to the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-03-29 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Port Allegany Ambulance to Harrison Street
At 11:15 AM on Friday, Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to Harrison Street for difficulty breathing.
BRADFORD MAN SENTENCED FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: April 4, 2024): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a state sentence was imposed for Child Pornography charges today at the McKean County Courthouse. Abrahm Hatcher, 21, of Bradford, was sentenced to incarceration of 30 months to 60 months plus 3 years of consecutive supervision.
On June 23, 2022, Internet Crimes Against Children forwarded a cybertip from the National Center For Missing & Exploited Children that 8 videos had been uploaded that were believed to depict child pornography. A Trooper with the Computer Crimes division of the Pennsylvania State Police was able to identify the account and IP address and, ultimately, the offender. Hatcher pled guilty to possessing and/or displaying 11 videos depicting child pornography. Under Pennsylvania Law, the offenses require he register as a sex offender under the law formerly known as Megan’s Law for 25 years.
DA Vettenburg-Shaffer noted that the statute dealing with child pornography considers each video the equivalent of 50 images. In addition to incarceration and supervision, Hatcher must provide a DNA sample and undergo sex offender treatment. He is not eligible for any early re-entry programs.
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/da/136029/post/bradford-man-sentenced-child-pornography
Iron Senergy Responds to Senator Casey
WAYNESBURG, Pa., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Iron Senergy (“Iron”), the owner and operator of the Cumberland Mine located in Greene County, Pennsylvania, recognizes Senator Robert P. Casey’s concern for the Pennsylvania coal industry and its workforce. Through his recent press releases, Senator Casey has made it clear that the continued operation of coal-producing assets, like the Cumberland Mine, is in the “best interest of our nation.” Iron could not agree more and believes it is important for politicians like Senator Casey to bring attention to coal’s critical role in our national security, the reliability of our electrical grid, and lifting large portions of the world’s population out of energy poverty.
8:30 AM UPDATE: Roads Impacted by Flooding, Downed Trees or Utilities in North Central Pennsylvania
Montoursville, PA – Motorists in north central Pennsylvania are advised the following roads in the area (listed by county) are closed or have a lane restriction due to flooding, downed trees or utilities. Updates will be sent periodically.
Lycoming
- Route 2012 (Second Avenue) between East Second Avenue and Sylvan Dell Park Road in South Williamsport Borough and Armstrong Township, for flooding.
Northumberland
- (OPEN) Route 405 in Turbot Township between Route 1007 (Susquehanna Trail) and the Milton Borough line, for flooding.
- (OPEN) Route 1030 (Shakespeare Road) between Hobbes Road and Route 45 in East Chillisquaque Township, for flooding.
Snyder
- (OPEN) Route 2009 (Middle Creek Road) between Route 2017 (South Market Street) and Bake Oven Hill Road in Penn and Union townships for flooding.
Union
- Route 1008 (River Road) between Tabernacle Road and New Columbia Road in White Deer Township, for flooding.
- Route 1005 (Hospital Drive) between Route 15 and St. Anthony Street in Kelly Township, for flooding.
PennDOT cautions motorists to never drive through flooded roadways, as it takes just two feet of fast-moving water to float a car. Anyone who drives around barriers intended to close a road can face increased penalties if emergency responders are called to rescue motorists who disregard traffic control signs.
Think About It
Don’t Give Up
by
Pastor B.J. Knefley
Life takes many twists and turns. Careers, relationships, and events have a habit of changing the direction of our life. Our plans can be foiled by the actions of others or our own. As hard as we might try, our life can easily get misdirected and off course. We can find ourselves in a place that we wonder how we ever got there. Some just call it life and as much as we plan and prepare, it happens.
The writer of Hebrews states, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. (Hebrews 12:1)
Having goals and direction is very important. But we can be so easily sidetracked by things in the moment. Not only do we get sidetracked, but we often just give up. At the beginning of a new year many plan to do things differently. Perhaps they set goals and objectives only to find a few months into the New Year that they’ve already missed the mark. But rather than get back up and start again, they give up.
I was watching a college track meet and during the heat of the race one of the runners fell. One would think that this fall would have eliminated her from placing in the top three positions, but she didn’t. In fact, not only did she place in the top three, but she also won the race. In an interview later, the runner stated that she had her eye on the finish line and when she fell, she stayed upon that goal. Many would have been so discouraged by the fall that they would have given up, but she did not. She didn’t allow a setback to make her give up.
The key in life is not possessing the goal, but rather not giving up in our pursuit of it. If you’ve been sidelined because of an event, Don’t Give Up, get back up and start out again. Think about it.
Annual Mckean County Republican Spring Dinner April 11th
Motor Vehicle Accident In Bradford Twp.
On April 5, at 8:02 am Bradford Twp. Fire and Bradford City ambulance were dispatched for for a motor vehicle crash at the top of Minard Run Rd. The vehicle is on its side leaking gas
Structure Fire In Foster Twp.
On April 4, at 11:54 pm Derrick City, Lewis Run, Bradford City Fire Depts. were dispatched to the Sheetz on 2 Bolivar Dr. In Foster Twp. for a fire.
Structure Fire in Bolivar NY,
On April 4, at 9:20 pm Bolivar, Richburg and many other mutual aid companies were dispatched to County Road 5b for an oven fire. The residents called in and reported they were able to extinguish the fire all mutual aid companies are to hold in quarters. Update everyone is recalled
Jerome G. “Jerry” Rosenhoover Sr., 77, of Spruce Street, Ridgway, PA
Jerome G. “Jerry” Rosenhoover Sr., 77, of Spruce Street, Ridgway, PA died on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at his residence after a brief illness.
He was born on May 8, 1946, in St. Marys, the son of the late Jerome and Anna Sorge Rosenhoover.
On November 26, 1966, at Holy Rosary Church, he married Marie E. Gigliotti, who survives.
Jerry was a lifelong resident of Ridgway. For 55 years, he served as a member of the Ridgway Fire Department, holding the esteemed position of Rescue Captain for 24 years. He had a passion for hunting, shooting, and riding his Harley. He worked many years as the Street Supervisor for the Ridgway Borough and retired from Penn Dot after more than 20 years of service. Jerry’s greatest joy came from spending time with his family. He cherished moments shared with his loved ones.