Fire Alarm at Tractor Supply in Coudersport
At 11:15 AM on Monday, Coudersport Fire Dept. was dispatched to Tractor Supply for a fire alarm.
RECALLED–False Activation.
June 2024
VERDICT: STATE TROOPER CONVICTED OF VEHICULAR HOMICIDE FOR CAUSING DEADLY CRASH IN TIOGA COUNTY
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a Pennsylvania State Trooper was convicted Friday of vehicular homicide for causing a fatal crash last year when he was off-duty, on his way to work, in Tioga County.
A Tioga County jury returned the verdict against Michael J. Brown on Friday afternoon following a week-long trial regarding the February 11, 2023, collision that killed 47-year-old Christine Woodward.
Brown was convicted of felony homicide by vehicle. A Columbia County Senior Judge also found Brown guilty of summary traffic violations.
Brown remains free on bail until sentencing.
According to testimony, Brown attempted to pass a vehicle — illegally across double yellow lines — on Route 6, and struck an oncoming vehicle.
John M. Minard, 82, of Emporium, PA
John M. Minard, 82, of Emporium, PA passed away at Penn Highlands Elk, St. Marys, PA on Saturday (June 1, 2024) morning following a period of declining health. He was born July 7, 1941 in Emporium, PA a son of the late Martin and Mary Dolan Minard. On August 14, 1965 in St. Mark Catholic Church he married Mary Grace Normanly.
John graduated from Emporium High School in the class of 1959 and continued his education at Mansfield State Teachers College and then from Saint Bonaventure University from which he received a master’s degree. He retired from Cameron County School District where he taught for 36 years. John also was a basketball coach for 25 years and also was an advisor of the forestry club for several years, sharing his love for the outdoors with his students. His exceptional contribution to local sports was recognized in 2021 when he was inducted into the Cameron County Sports Hall of Fame, an honor reflecting his significant impact on the community and its young athletes. John loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. An avid golfer, he especially enjoyed being on the links with his friends and lest we forget rooting on the Cleveland Browns, never wavering in his support despite the ups and downs of the team. He will be remembered not only for his professional achievements but for the love and kindness he shared with his family and friends. He leaves behind—a legacy of love, learning, and an unwavering commitment to enriching the lives of others.
Jennifer Lynn Tucker, 43, of Parklane Dr., Port Allegany, PA
Jennifer Lynn Tucker
Jennifer Lynn Tucker, 43, of Parklane Dr., Port Allegany, PA passed away unexpectedly Saturday (Jun. 1, 2024) in her home.
Born February 19, 1981, in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Jeffrey A. and Carey L. Davenport Tucker.
Jennifer was a longtime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, class of 1999. She resided in North Carolina and Texas before returning to the area.
She was employed with Zito Media for 10 years, and most recently with Frontier Communications, as an in-bound sales agent.
Jennifer was a member of the United Methodist Church, Port Allegany, where she had been active in the Youth group, and later as a Sunday school teacher.
She loved her family and friends, especially her children and pets. Her vibrant personality, laughter and light touched many lives.
She was a die hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan. She especially enjoyed sunflowers and frogs.
Early Morning Rollover Crash Near Mt. Jewett
Mt.Jewett Volunteer Fire Department
Around 645 this morning Stations 10 & 20 with ambulances 10 & 5 were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover. Thankfully there no injuries.
Thank you to Zooks for the tow, PSP and PennDOT.
Squad 10 with C1010 along with a crew from Hamlin responded and roadway was down to one lane while crews figured out the best way to clean up. With a quick response, crews returned about an hour later.
Road Closure on Rt. 417 Due To Serious Crash
At 8:50 AM on Monday, Fire & EMS units were dispatched to a serious vehicle crash near 6224 Route 417 in the Town of Great Valley. A section of that roadway between Seneca Junction and Salamanca is being closed temporarily to traffic due to the crash according to dispatches.
WNY Fire Alerts
Town of Great Valley (Catt.)
6224 Route 417
Car vs. Tractor Trailer MVA with Entrapment & Fuel Leak.
1 Victim with Serious Injuries.
No Helicopters Available.
Extrication has been Completed.
One Vehicle Crash In Farmington Twp.
On June 2 at 9:15pm Lawrenceville, Middlebury, and Tioga were dispatched to a single vehicle crash at 1513 Elkhorn Rd the vehicle’s occupants are not in the vehicle it’s unknown at this time where they are.
Difficulty Breathing In Coudersport
On June 2, at 7:41 pm Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to E. Oak St. for difficulty breathing
Motor Vehicle Accident In Bradford
On June 2nd, at 7:11 pm Bradford was dispatched for a motor vehicle crash near 76 Chestnut St. The driver swerved to miss a pedestrian and hit a gas line connected to a church .
Kathryn Agnes Deyarmin, 80, of Warren, PA
Kathryn Deyarmin
Kathryn Agnes Deyarmin, 80, of Warren, PA, died on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in her daughter’s home, after an extended illness.
She was born in Dubois, PA on August 13, 1943, the daughter of the late Ralph Terrace and Pauline Mae Galentine Rafferty. Kathy grew up in Ohio, Clearfield County, and Punxsutawney, PA, she moved to Warren County in 2003. She was a former member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints of Warren.
Kathryn was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, gardening, crocheting, and spending time with family around the holidays. She was always willing to help anyone in need. Kathryn married Richard Wayne Deyarmin in November 1964 in Ohio, and he passed away in 2012.
William “Bill” Corey, of Warren, PA
William Corey
William “Bill” Corey, of Warren, PA, died Sunday afternoon, June 2, 2024, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA., after an extended illness.
A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.
Ruth A. Shawl, 79, of 4430 Route 275, Friendship, NY
Ruth A. Shawl: Loving Mother and Grandmother
Ruth A. Shawl, 79, of 4430 Route 275, Friendship, NY passed away Friday, May 31, 2024 at Olean General Hospital after a brief illness.
Born on June 2, 1944, in Wellsville, she was a daughter of Kenneth W. and Gladys M. Lobdell Water. On June 30, 1962, in Andover she married Raymond G. “Ted” Shawl who predeceased her on February 19, 2019.
She was a graduate of Andover Central School. While her children were young, she worked in the cafeteria at Friendship Central School. In 1978, she went to work at Cuba Memorial Hospital working in the Operating Room, Radiology Department, at one time was the Activities Director and finished her 40-year career in the Medical Records Department.
Ruth attended the Friendship United Methodist Church and was a member of McKee Tristar Chapter 242 Order of the Eastern Star. She loved shopping, baking, cooking and gardening both flowers and vegetables. She was able to start a conversation with anyone she met and always enjoyed sharing stories with them. Ruth attended her children’s sporting events, concerts and activities, and made it a point to continue that same tradition with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was also a special caregiver to her son-in-law John and always kept a strong connection with her nieces and nephews and their families.
She leaves behind
Electrical Fire In Hebron Twp. House
At 9:35 AM on Sunday, Coudersport Fire Dept. was dispatched to 675 Baker Hollow Road in Hebron Township for an electrical fire inside a house. Port Allegany dispatched for RIT. Tankers requested from Roulette & Austin. Chief reporting smoke showing. Working structure fire in a single-family residence. Everyone is out of the house.
10:22 AM–Fire under control. Units not on scene stand-by at Baker Creek/Baker Hollow.
Car Vs. Deer Crash On Rt. 49
On June 1, at 11:36 pm Lawrenceville and Nelson were dispatched to Rt. 49 between Red House and Dam overlook for a two vehicle crash the leading vehicle hit a deer and was hit in the rear by the second vehicle
Pole Fire In Bradford Twp.
On June 1, at 9:00 pm Bradford Twp Fire Dept. was dispatched to a utility pole on fire at 444 High St.
ATV Crash In Ridgway
On June 1 at 8:41 pm Ridgway Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Euclid Ave. at the old playground for an atv accident. The patient is a 46 year old woman having difficulty breathing
Motorcycle/Bear Accident Near Genesee, PA
At 7:18 PM on Saturday, Genesee Fire & EMS with Wellsville medic responding to a motorcycle/bear accident near Genesee.
Think About It
Learning To Say No
by
Pastor B.J. Knefley
Do you have trouble saying no? Before we go much further let me explain a little about what I mean. I’m not necessarily speaking about the saying no to others, although I may touch on this, it’s saying no to yourself.
Since I opened the box, let me explain that saying no to others is extremely important. It has much to do with boundaries and setting good ones. It also relates to knowing your limits, something we all can learn about. When your heart is saying no while your mouth is saying yes you need to start listening to your heart, it can save us a lot of heartache and anxiety. So, if you find yourself asking the question, “What was I thinking,” you might find that you need to work on personal boundaries and self.
Now to saying NO to yourself. I’ve learned over the years that I bite off more than I can chew. In other words, I over do it. I extend myself beyond my limits and then wonder why I’m in such a difficult place. Often this is because I’m thinking that I’m still in my 20’s or 30’s. Let’s face it, I can no longer run a 4:50 mile or bicycle 40-60 miles a day. I’d like to, but I can’t. But guess what? It doesn’t stop me from trying and that’s where I need to learn to say NO! The Scriptures remind me that just because all things are permissible, not all things are good for me. Now I know that Paul wasn’t referring to my specific issue, but I believe it relates.
Learning to say no to yourself is about understanding and knowing your limitations. Of course, one must not only know them but be willing to live within the confines of of their limitations. Perhaps that’s where the problem is found. It’s easy to know what you can no longer do, it’s another to submit to that reality. You see, I find that is where I need to learn to say NO, I can’t do that. Another aspect of this is the issue of asking for help. Part of saying no to yourself is recognizing that you need help. Wow, now that is a big one. Asking for help is admitting that you’re unable to do something that you probably used to be able to do without any problem. Where are you in this conundrum? Think about it.
House Fire Dispatched in Bradford
At 6:37 PM on Saturday, Bradford City Firefighters were dispatched to a residential house fire behind Togi’s Restaurant on East Main Street. It is a two-story house. There is a grease fire in the kitchen.
Galeton Weather Report for May 2024
If April Showers bring May flowers, what do May showers bring?
I think we would all agree that May showers bring fast-growing grass. Actually, the trees are very well fed and have produced a very healthy covering of leaves. The flowering trees are very nice this May too.
Looking back to a very dry spring last year it is a pleasing change. Pine Crick is beautiful too. Everyone now can get one’s lawn mower out and use them on a weekly basis.
This May we received 5.38″ of rain last year we measured 1.59″. The combined reading for April and May is 11.16″. We recorded measurable rain for 20 days in May. That, of course means you could only mow for 11 days. The mornings were mostly cloudy with temperatures in the 40s and 50s. However on the morning of May 31 it was a cool 34 to 37 degrees in town and in the suburbs (West Pike).
We had 17 foggy mornings, 4 thunderstorms and one damaging wind storm.
Summer begins in 3 weeks. Have a good summer and keep on mowing. Potter County looks like it is well mowed from one end to the other.
Henry W. Lush
National Weather Service Observer