July 2024
Bark Peelers’ Festival July 6 & 7 at The PA Lumber Museum in Galeton, PA
Do you have what it takes to become the Grand Champion Bark Peeler? Is your beard the envy of all your friends? Or maybe you bake the greatest apple pie this side of the Mississippi? No matter the reason, the Bark Peelers’ Festival, July 6-7, 2024, is the place to be!
Join us for the BIGGEST event of the year and celebrate Pennsylvania’s lumbering heritage. Enjoy live music, food and craft vendors, demonstrations, and more. The two-day festival is full of competitions and fun for the whole family. Be there – July 6-7, 2024 from 9 AM – 5 PM – and release your inner lumberjack!
Cardiac Emergency In Coudersport
On July 2, at 10:39 pm Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to Rt. 6 West for a cardiac emergency.
John “Bruce” Bauer, 89, of Rightmeyer St., St. Marys, PA
John “Bruce” Bauer, 89, of Rightmeyer St., St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Penn Highlands DuBois.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 5, 2024 at Sacred Heart Church, 337 Center St., St. Marys, PA, 15857 with Fr. Thomas Curry, OSB, as celebrant.
Family and friends will be received at the Sacred Heart Church on Friday, July 5, 2024 from 10:15 AM until the time of the mass.
Burial will be in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
A full obituary will be forthcoming.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com.
Robert D. Miketish, 77, of 17 Aqua Drive, Gifford, PA
Robert D. Miketish, 77, of 17 Aqua Drive, Gifford, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his residence.
Born November 22, 1946, in Bradford, he was a son of the late George and Gertrude (Dailey) Miketish. He was a 1964 graduate from Smethport High School.
On April 3, 1968, in Munich, Germany, Robert married Veronika (Aniol) Miketish, who preceeded him in death on April 13, 2019.
Robert was employed at Zippo for one year, Beatty Auto Parts, drove the gas truck for Jack Hermes, and worked at R.F. Snyder as a manager, before retiring. Robert enjoyed spending time with his wife and going to bingo and the casino together.
Surviving are two daughters, Rhonda (Mike Roller) Miketish, of Gifford, Natalie (Angelo Fuqua) Miketish-Brown, of Gifford, two sons Robert (Dawn) Miketish, of Gifford, Mark (Sarah Zawalsky) Miketish, of Olean, NY, a sister, Martha (Chet) Lindemuth, of VA, 13 grandchildren, Tyler (Sabrina), Codi, Nathan, Kyleigh, Robbie, Mason, Mark, Marina, Manoah, Mia, Jasiah, Nia, five great-grandchildren, Brysen, Kendyn, Emmett, McKenna, Bellamy, and several nieces and nephews.
MoreEvelyn H. Coast, 87, of 48 Bedford Street, Bradford, PA
Evelyn H. Coast, 87, of 48 Bedford Street, Bradford, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born August 19, 1936, in Red Cross, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Alma (Bohner) Hoch.
Evelyn was a 1958 graduate of Bradford High School.
On October 24, 1958 she enlisted in the United States Army and she served at Ft. McClellan in AL. She was Honorably discharge on February 13, 1961.
Evelyn was a Home Health Care Aide since 1978. She was always loving and was dedicated to her patients. She enjoyed painting, baking, and puzzling.
MoreHelen Joan Story Empey, 80, Of, Nicholasville, KY, Formerly Of Bradford, PA
Helen Joan Story Empey, “Joanie”, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2024, at the age of 80.
Born in Tonawanda, NY, Joanie was the daughter of Helen Purcell Story and James Blaisdell Story. Joanie spent her childhood in Bradford, graduated from Bradford High School in 1962, and attended Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
After completing a course of study at Rochester Business Institute, Joanie was employed by Eastman Kodak. She resided in Rochester, NY until her 1966 marriage to Robert Empey, to whom she was married for 48 years.
MorePerson Fallen In Eulalia Twp.
On July 2, at 8:07 pm Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to Dutch Hill rd. for a person fallen with a leg injury
Wellsboro Comic Con Returns as a Free Event
Wellsboro, PA. The third annual Wellsboro Comic Con will take place Saturday, August 10th, and is now free and open to the public throughout all venues, including The Deane Center for the Performing Arts, The Warehouse Theatre, The Deane Center Lawn, and Central Avenue in downtown Wellsboro, PA.
This year’s event will feature over 100 artists and vendors, panels and presentations, a cosplay contest, crafts and family activities, photo ops, and more. Featured guests this year include Stephanie Williams (Wakanda #1, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, My Little Pony), Adam Gorham (Godzilla, Darth Vader, Archie, Rocket, New Mutants), Arielle Jovellanos (Monster High, Captain Marvel, Girl Taking Over: A Lois Lane Story, Adventure Time), and Alexis Frederick-Frost (Adventures in Cartooning, Maker Comics, Team Unihorn and Woolly), among others.
Prior to the convention, on Friday, August 9th, Pop’s Culture Shoppe is sponsoring a workshop at the Gmeiner Art and Cultural Center with popular Webtoon creator “66 Shark Teeth” (whose Webtoon, “City of Blank,” has over 49.5 million views and 729,000 subscribers) on the subject of “Asset Creation for Webtoons – How to Optimize your Workflow.” Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding web comic creation, and will receive a limited-edition poster signed by the artist. Additional information and tickets for this workshop are available online at www.wellsborocomiccon.com/tickets.
Visit www.WellsboroComicCon.com to see the full guest list, schedule of activities, cosplay rules, and volunteer perks, as well as to purchase workshop and VIP tickets, and plan your visit – including local events like the Tioga County Fair, Hamilton-Gibson’s production of “Puffs” and many other local events and activities happening throughout the week!
PennDOT Announces Start Date for I-80 Preservation Project
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that the contractor for an Interstate 80 preservation project between mile markers 97 and 120 in Clearfield County will start work on Monday, July 8. This project will improve the ride quality and extend the service life of nearly 24 miles of roadway and six bridges along this I-80 corridor.
Beginning Monday, the contractor will close the left (passing) lane on I-80 westbound between mile markers 118 and 116. Crews will be milling away the shoulder rumble strips in preparation to set concrete barriers that will be in place as the contractor completes full-depth reconstruction at the Goshen Road and Flegal Road overpasses.
MoreSusquehannock State Forest is announcing temporary road closures
Coudersport—Susquehannock State Forest is announcing temporary road closures in the State
Forest. The road closures are due to the Paver Placing of DSA on State Forest Public Use Roads
listed below.
- Red Ridge Road (East Fork Twp) July 8-14th 2024
- Portage Road July (Portage Twp) July 22-28th 2024
If you are planning on traveling these routes during the dates listed, please plan an alternate route
accordingly. For more information or questions, please contact the Susquehannock State Forest
District Office at (814) 274-3600.
2-Vehicle Crash in Middlebury Twp.
At 5:12 PM on Tuesday, Middlebury & Tioga have been dispatched to Cole Road off Rt. 287 for a 2-vehicle crash with injury. Wellsboro ambulance was dispatched.
Lawn Mower Accident In Pike Twp.
On July 2, EMS was dispatched to Rt. 6 West in Pike Twp. for a lawn mowing accident with traumatic injury.
One Vehicle Crash in Eulalia Twp.
On July 2, at 4:13 Coudersport Fire and Ambulance were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident near the intersection of Rt. 49 and Rt. 44 in Eulalia Twp.. This is a one vehicle crash into a guide rail crash possibly no injuries.
Services For: Dorothy L. Maholic, 91, of 122 Minard Run Road, Bradford, PA
Dorothy L. Maholic, 91, of 122 Minard Run Road, Bradford, PA passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, surrounded by family members at her residence.
Friends will be invited to attend a Celebration of Dorothy’s Life on Sunday, July 7, 2024, from 3 pm to 6 pm in the Mt. Jewett Sportsman’s Club.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Robert D. Miketish, 77, of 17 Aqua Drive, Gifford, PA
Robert D. Miketish, 77, of 17 Aqua Drive, Gifford, PA passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his residence.
Born November 22, 1946, in Bradford, he was a son of the late George and Gertrude (Dailey) Miketish. He was a 1964 graduate from Smethport High School.
On April 3, 1968, in Munich, Germany, Robert married Veronika (Aniol) Miketish, who preceded him in death on April 13, 2019.
Robert was employed at Zippo for one year, Beatty Auto Parts, drove the gas truck for Jack Hermes, and worked at R.F. Snyder as a manager, before retiring. Robert enjoyed spending time with his wife and going to bingo and the casino together.
MoreJames E. “Big Jim” VanAlstine, 92, St. Marys, PA
James E. “Big Jim” VanAlstine, 92, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Pinecrest Manor.
He was born on September 12, 1931 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Earl and Pearl Rice VanAlstine.
On June 14, 1952, in Portville, NY, he married the late Inez Hoak VanAlstine, who preceded him in death in 1995. Together they shared more than 43 years of marriage.
Jim was Methodist by faith and retired from Pure Carbon after more than 40 years of dedicated service. He was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge, where he had also served as Worshipful Master for 2 years.
He was also a faithful volunteer for the Crystal Fire Department for more than 25 years.
Always enjoying the outdoors, Jim loved hunting, going to camp, and riding his 4-wheeler. Throughout the years, Jim came to be somewhat of an expert when it came to the lost Dent’s Run gold, after having spent more than 50 years researching its whereabouts and looking for it when time allowed. In his earlier years, he was one of the founders of the Mountain Rangers Emergency CB Club, one of the first communication radios in the area for the local police and search and rescue organizations. A carpenter by secondary trade, Jim put on many roofs in the area to help support his family, and loved nothing more than spending time with his family.
MoreKimberley A. Hoak, 69, Coudersport, PA
Kimberley A. Hoak “phoenix rising”
COUDERSPORT, PA—Kimberley A. Hoak, 69, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Sunday, June 30, 2024.
Born on Saturday, February 12, 1955 in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Donald A. and Phyllis J. Warner Hoak.
Kim was a graduate of Coudersport High School. She was employed in the legal field for most of her working career. Her last position was as a reporter for the Potter-Leader Enterprise in Coudersport.
In her early years, she was an avid hunter. She loved her flower gardens. Kim was an advocate for the underdog. Her greatest love was her family.
MoreEdward T. Morgan, 86, of Campbelltown Rd., Mt. Jewett, PA
Edward T. Morgan, 86, of Campbelltown Rd., Mt. Jewett, PA passed away Thursday (June 27) at Penn Highlands Elk. Born May 30, 1938 in Halsey, he is the son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Rendosh) Morgan. On April 4, 1964, in Mt. Jewett, he married Jennifer Caldwell, who survives.
Ed owned Morgan Drilling for many years, after which he went to work and retired from the Mt. Jewett Particleboard Plant. He was a member of the Wilcox Sportsman Club, the Mt. Jewett Sportsman Club, the NRA and the Sons of the American Legion.
MoreLoretta M. Howard-Summers, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA
Loretta M. Howard-Summers “former Shinglehouse, PA resident”
NIAGARA FALLS, NY—Loretta M. Howard-Summers, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, formerly of Shinglehouse, passed away in her home with her loving family by her side, on Monday, July 1, 2024.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Loretta, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Ambulance & Fire Companies Dispatched For Dropped Cellphone Crash Report
At 11:00 AM on Tuesday, Mt. Jewett, Hamlin Twp. & Kane were dispatched for an automatic crash alert on Rt. 218 & Pine Lane. Upon arrival at the location, the Hamlin Chief discovered a cellphone in the roadway. RECALLED.
Pomeroy Street Bridge in Roulette To Close For Two Million $$ Rehab Starting July 10th
PennDOT Announces Bridge Preservation Project in Potter County
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced a bridge preservation project will begin in Roulette Township in Potter County on Wednesday, July 10. The bridge is situated on Route 4003 (Pomeroy Street) over the Allegheny River and this will improve safety and ride quality for motorists by improving the overall condition rating of the structure from poor to good.
Route 4003 will be closed, and work will begin under a detour. The detour will utilize Burleson Avenue, Maple Street, River Street, and Main Street for a length of approximately 1.7 miles. The structure is 114 feet long and carries an average of 1,010 vehicles daily. PennDOT anticipates completion in early September, but all work is weather dependent.
John Nastase Construction, Inc. is the contractor for this $2 million project. The Route 4003 bridge is one of three bridges to be improved under this contract, with the other two to be worked on through 2025.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
Bark Peelers’ Festival July 6 & 7 at The PA Lumber Museum in Galeton, PA
Do you have what it takes to become the Grand Champion Bark Peeler? Is your beard the envy of all your friends? Or maybe you bake the greatest apple pie this side of the Mississippi? No matter the reason, the Bark Peelers’ Festival, July 6-7, 2024, is the place to be!
Join us for the BIGGEST event of the year and celebrate Pennsylvania’s lumbering heritage. Enjoy live music, food and craft vendors, demonstrations, and more. The two-day festival is full of competitions and fun for the whole family. Be there – July 6-7, 2024 from 9 AM – 5 PM – and release your inner lumberjack!
Shinglehouse Ambulance To Rt. 44 South
On July 1 at 8:29 pm Shinglehouse Ambulance was dispatched to Rt. 44 South for difficulty breathing.