No Injuries In One Vehicle Crash On First Fork Rd. In Sylvania Twp.
May 2024
Planned Improvements To Start This Fall At Kinzua Stant Park
Improvements planned for Kinzua Bridge State Park Skywalk over multiple years, starting after fall foliage season
PA Wilds Conservation Shop and Visitor Center to remain open
Mount Jewett, PA – The Skywalk at Kinzua Bridge State Park in the Pennsylvania Wilds will be undergoing a multi-year rehabilitation and renovation, starting after the 2024 fall foliage season, the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced. The park, visitor center, and the visitor center’s exhibits and retail offerings, will remain open.
A star attraction in McKean County and the Pennsylvania Wilds region, the Skywalk’s temporary closure is anticipated to impact visitation to the park and nearby rural communities that rely on visitor dollars to support local small businesses.
Possible CVA In Austin Borough
On May 11, at 1:22 am Austin Ambulance was dispatched to Costello Rd. for a possible CVA
One Vehicle Crash In Bradford
On May 11 at 12:39 am Rew Fire Dept. and Bradford City Ambulance were dispatched to 901 S. Kendall Ave. for a one vehicle crash into a ditch with unknown injuries
Treble Choir Spring Concert Highlights Spirituals
The Hamilton-Gibson Treble Choir returns from their Spring Tour to offer a concert highlighting spirituals on Sunday, May 19 at 2:30pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Wellsboro.
This past weekend the HG Treble Choir, grades 5-8, toured through Maryland’s Eastern Shore performing at various sites and learning about our neighbors to the south, and their environment, culture and history. In preparation for the trip, the kids were introduced to Harriet Tubman and her underground railroad by watching a documentary about her life. They also learned music from this time in our history and about the importance of spirituals in the lives of American slaves. The group drove along the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Scenic Byway, and visited the Harriet Tubman Museum and Education Center.
Galeton Chamber of Commerce Makes Donation to Galeton Public Library Summer Reading Program
The summer reading program is free to children ages 5 and older. This year’s program will consist of storytelling, fireside ghost stories, and more.
Exciting news is additional programs which will be conducted by the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum. They have received funding to provide monthly programs through the end of 2025. The Museum will provide all materials and instructors for the events. The class size is limited to 16 students.
The Museum will be hosting three of the summer reading events – on June 29 the program will be a “Turtle Encounter” – live turtles will be there and participants will create an ecosystem in a bottle, July 27 will be Codes and Ciphers which will include a critical thinking challenge, and August 15 will be on forensic science – “Molly the Turtle has been Kidnapped”. Come to the kick-of party on June 20 to get more information on the additional programs – to name a few… build a walking robot, soapbox derby, leather tooling, and more!
On June 3 starting at 3 PM, come to the library to welcome Sierra as she starts her career at the library as well as celebrating the retirement of former librarian Darlen Jackson.
Coudersport Ambulance to CARP
At 7:21 PM on Friday, Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to CARP on the track for a 14 year old with a cardiac emergency.
Donations requested to support free & low cost swimming lessons for kids
Residents of Potter County have been generous with donations to provide access to over 400 free swim lessons to the children in the county over the past 3 years. The individual swim lesson fee is $45 per child. While this is a reasonable price, some families with children may not be able to afford this fee. So we are requesting donations to ensure swim lessons this summer remain free or low cost for everyone.
It is our hope that you will consider donating to this local cause. Your generosity can help teach a child to swim and potentially save lives. Coudersport has the only public pool in Potter County able to provide this service. Swim season begins soon and we respectfully ask for your help to keep lessons free or low cost.
Many thanks from Friends of the Coudersport Pool
Mail or drop off donations to:
Coudersport Borough Swim Lesson Fund
201 S West St., Coudersport, PA 16915
Website: https://coudersportborough.org/services/recreation/
Borough Office Phone: 814-274-9776
A Decade of Hope at Olean Food Pantry
By David Potter
Board President, Olean Food Pantry
(Editor’s note: This is the first in a four-part series by the Olean Food Pantry about solving food insecurity in our communities.)
Last summer, our Board of Directors began some serious discussion around fundraising and community impact. A nonprofit’s vision should be a world in which it doesn’t have to exist. That’s a world where the problem is solved.
In our case, that would mean a world where the Olean Food Pantry wouldn’t need to exist. That’s a world – or at least the Western New York counties we serve – without food insecurity.
A lofty goal.
Hike Cameron County
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce continuing the yearly observance of National Trails Day. Since 2010 volunteers have organized a hike for the first Saturday in June.
This year the 4 mile hike will begin at the Hicks Run Camping area and explore the Pine Tree Trail and a portion of Thunder Mountain. Jim Kempher describes the trail as open and no steep inclines or descents. The date of the hike is June 1.
Those wishing a map or to register for the free event should contact the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce.
Deadline Approaching
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce is continuing to accept registrations for the Town Wide Yard Sales on Saturday, May 18. A map will be created of those sales and available starting Monday, May 13. The date was selected to coincide with the annual Ridgway Chamber of Commerce yard sales. “This creates a Route 120 treasure hunt,” according to Tina Solak, executive director of Cameron County Chamber of Commerce. A separate Facebook page has been created so that people can see where the sales are planned and what items may be offered for sale. The page is named Cameron County Town Wide Yard Sales.
2024-25 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD SEASONS SET
Pennsylvania’s 2024-25 migratory game bird seasons have been set.
Annual migratory game bird seasons are selected by states from frameworks established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Game Commission selections were made after reviewing last year’s hunter harvests, population survey data and public input.
There is one significant change to Pennsylvania waterfowl seasons this year, said Game Commission Waterfowl Biologist Amanda Hoyt. The regular season length for Canada geese in the Atlantic Population Zone has decreased from 45 to 30 days but the daily bag limit remains three.
“With the population recently falling just below the threshold for a “liberal” season, the harvest strategy mandates a shorter hunting season for this population,” said Hoyt.
Lois Marie Yonker, age 93, of 231 High Ave, Ridgway, PA
Lois Marie Yonker, age 93, of 231 High Ave, Ridgway, PA died at her home, early Thursday morning, May 9, 2024, on the Feast Day of the Ascension of the Lord.
Lois was born January 22, 1931 and raised in Johnsonburg, PA, the daughter of the late Francis and Rita McAlee Kelly. She attended the Rolfe School thru her sophomore year and graduated from Johnsonburg High School with the Class of 1949.
On June 13, 1953, at Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, PA, she married Darrell Yonker. He preceded her in death on October 20, 2015. In the late 1950’s, Darrell and Lois moved to Ridgway where they raised a family including three boys, two girls, and Lois’s younger sister. Lois was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church.
Lois was employed by Stackpole Carbon Co. before starting a family, and, in later years, prepared meals at the old County Home in St. Marys, PA for the Senior Citizens Meals on Wheels Program. She was a former den mother for the Cub Scouting program and thoroughly enjoyed attending every one of her children’s Little League baseball games.
Children were a constant in her life whether taking care of her own or one of a friend or neighbor, and later, her own grandchildren. She was always happiest, and it made her Irish eyes smile, when there were children around.
Vehicle Fire Tuesday on I-86 in Allegany, NY
Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 at approximately 1231 the Allegany Fire Department responded to I-86 for a reported vehicle fire. Units arrived on location quickly and were able to contain the fire to the engine compartment of the vehicle. Responding units were E31, E30, R7, and UT 261.
Roulette Ambulance to Main Street
At 4:50 PM on Friday, Roulette ambulance was dispatched to 100 block of Main Street for a child ill.
Mansfield Dispatched for Crash
At 4:36 PM on Friday, Mansfield Fire & EMS were dispatched to the Rt. 15 on-ramp for a one-vehicle crash blocking one lane.
PennDOT Potter County Maintenance Work Schedule for the Week of May 13
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Potter County for the week of May 13. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in Potter County for the coming week is as follows:
Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning
Bridge Flushing on I-80, I-180, and Route 147 in Northumberland County Next Week
Montoursville, PA – Motorists who travel in Northumberland County are advised a bridge flushing project will take place on Interstates 80, 180, and Route 147 next week throughout Northumberland County.
Beginning Monday, May 13, 2024, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will be performing bridge flushing as a moving operation, weather permitting. Motorist can expect to encounter lane restrictions where work is being performed between the hours of 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM and are urged to drive with caution in the area.
PennDOT McKean County Maintenance Work Schedule for the Week of May 13
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County for the week of May 13 PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in McKean County for the coming week is as follows:
Fugitive From State Parole Arrested on High St. in Bradford
On May 3rd, 2024 at approximately 1057 hrs, City of Bradford Police conducted a search at 79 High Street in Bradford. This was a vacant property which had been placarded by Code Enforcement as a property not fit for occupation. The search yielded two adult males found inside the property trespassing. One of the males was identified as Jacob Levi Miller. It was determined that Miller was a wanted fugitive from Pennsylvania State Parole for absconding. Miller was taken into custody and transferred to Pennsylvania State Parole Agents for re-incarceration.
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/bradfordpd/68048/arrests/miller-jacob-levi-warrant-absconding-state-parole
City of Bradford Police Arrest Man on Warrant
On May 6th, 2024 City of Bradford Police located Zachary Michael Koch walking on West Corydon Street while on patrol. Officers knew Koch to have an active bench warrant from the McKean County Sheriffs Department and subsequently stopped him and took him into custody. Koch was taken to the McKean County Jail.
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/bradfordpd/68048/arrests/koch-zachary-michael-mckean-county-bench-warrant
One-Vehicle Crash on Toby Road
At 3:40 PM on Friday, Kersey Fire & EMS are responding to a one-vehicle crash on Toby Road. A 46 year-old female is reporting a hand injury.
Delores J. Fields, 88, of 7803 Crawford Creek Road, Caneadea, NY
Delores J. Fields: Mother, Grandmother
Delores J. Fields, 88, of 7803 Crawford Creek Road, Caneadea, NY passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Olean General Hospital after a short illness.
Born on March 29, 1936, in Andover, she was a daughter of Glenn R. and Vivian E. Swain Cooper. On March 29, 1958, in the Cuba First Baptist Church she married Howard W. Fields who predeceased her on May 9, 2018.
Delores had worked as a waitress at the former Belvidere Truck Stop.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and taking care of grandchildren when needed.
Delores is survived by
Michael R. Coats, 48, of 8041 County Road 5A, Bolivar, NY
Michael R. Coats: Loving Husband and Father
Michael R. Coats, 48, of 8041 County Road 5A, Bolivar, NY passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born on September 28, 1975, in Wellsville, he was a son of William Giles and Brenda Coats Bissell. On August 11, 2001 in Bolivar, he met April Mott who survives.
Michael was currently employed as a welder for API in Arcade.
He was a former member of the Richburg Volunteer Fire Department and a current member of the Allegheny River Valley Aquarium Society.
At home he enjoyed raising turkeys and emus on his hobby farm and was a freelance lumber jack. He also enjoyed reading and online gaming.
In addition to April, he leaves behind
