iPhone Reported Crash In Sharon Twp.
On July 11, at 6:34 pm Shinglehouse was dispatched to 928 Horse Run Rd. for an iPhone reported car crash. The details are unknown at this time
July 2024
PennDOT Plans Paving on Route 153, Boone’s Mountain
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced a start date of Monday, July 15, for a paving project on Route 153 (Boone’s Mountain Road) in Houston Township, Clearfield County. This project will improve the safety and ride quality of the roadway.
Included in the project is pavement resurfacing and drainage improvements along Route 153 from the intersection of Route 255 at Penfield to the Elk County line on Boone’s Mountain. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours through a signed alternate traffic pattern.
Grannas Bros. Stone and Asphalt Company Inc. of Hollidaysburg, PA, is the contractor on this $5 million project. PennDOT expects work to be completed by late September.
Replacement of the traffic signal at the intersection of Routes 153 and Route 255 is also planned as part of this project. PennDOT will announce the start of signal replacement at a later date.
PennDOT to Replace Potter County Box Culvert Starting July 15
Clearfield, PA –The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) alerted motorists that a Potter County box culvert replacement project will begin Monday, July 15. Spanning Shinglebolt Hollow Run along Route 3001 (East Fork Road) in Summit Township, the structure is nine feet long and carries an average of 144 vehicles daily. Replacing the box culvert will improve its rating from poor to good.
Starting July 15, PennDOT will close this section of Route 3001 and a detour using Route 44 (Coudersport Pike), Route 6 (Grand Army of the Republic Highway), and Route 872 (Inez Road) will be in place. The closure and detour are expected to be in effect through July 26. Residents along Route 3001 will be able to access their homes during the closure.
Vehicle/Bear Crash on RT. 249 in Chatham, Twp.
At 2:16 PM on Thursday, Westfield & Chatham Fire Depts. and Sabinsville Ambulance were dispatched to 4312 Rt. 249 in Chatham Twp, for a vehicle/bear crash with injuries.
Fire Alarm In Coudersport
On July 11 at 2:05 pm Coudersport Fire Dept. was dispatched for an automatic fire alarm at 508 6th St. All units are holding in quarters
Two Vehicle Crash In Bradford
On July 11, at 2:00 pm Derrick City Fire and Bradford City Ambulance were dispatched 950 E. Main St. for a two-vehicle head-on crash with possible injuries.
Richard J. Uhl Sr., 83, of Kersey, PA
Richard J. Uhl Sr., 83, of Kersey, PA died on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois after a brief illness.
He was born on December 19, 1940, in St. Marys, the son of the late Alfred and Marie Feldbauer Uhl.
On November 28, 1959, at St. Boniface Church, he married Helen Smith, who survives.
Richard was a lifelong resident of Kersey and a member of St. Boniface Church. Richard had a successful career, working at St. Marys Carbon, Keystone, Michigan Sintered Metals, and eventually retiring from Metafusion. Additionally, he played a pivotal role in the establishment of GKN. His passion for hunting and fishing brought him joy and relaxation throughout his life. Richard was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all.
Marlene Marjorie Veilleux, 76, of Smethport, PA
Marlene Marjorie Veilleux, 76, of Smethport, PA passed away Thursday (July 11, 2024) at her residence in Smethport.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
PA Drilling Permit Violations Issued in Tioga County
| PA Permit Violation Issued to REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC in Union Township, Tioga County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/03/2024 to REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC in Union Township, Tioga county. 78a56(a) – TEMPORARY STORAGE – Operator failed to contain regulated substances and wastes used at or generated at a well site in a tank, series of tanks or other storage structures approved by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-07-03 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Richard J. Uhl, 83, of Kersey, PA
Richard J. Uhl, 83, of Kersey, PA died on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Krise Funeral Homes and Cremation Services.
William and L.R. Gale Community Foundation Scholarship and Grant Recipient Announcement
Ten Galeton High School students and two graduate school students have been awarded scholarships from the William and L.R. Gale Community Foundation. The 2024 scholarships totaled $240,000.00 with each student being awarded $3,000.00 per semester. This year’s recipients are:
High School Students:
Sawyer Douglass, son of James and Gretchen Douglass, plans to attend Alfred State College majoring in Heavy Equipment Operations;
Zachary Gingrich, son of Michele Underkoffler, plans to attend Wilkes University majoring in Pharmacy;
Kayla Moore, daughter of Benjamin Moore and Connie Smith, plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford majoring in Nursing;
Grace Morgan, daughter of Scott and Christina Morgan, plans to attend Commonwealth University at Mansfield majoring in Radiology;
Zachary Pagano, son of Jeremy and Rachel Pagano, plans to attend Penn State Behrend at Mansfield majoring in Civil Engineering;
Addison Reigle, granddaughter of Billie Jo Klinger, plans to attend Pennsylvania College of Technology majoring in Nursing; and
Matthew Zur, son of Keith Zur and Jennifer Fisher, plans to attend Slippery Rock University majoring in Physical Therapy.
Graduate Students:
Cara Parsell, daughter of George and Marlene Parsell, plans to attend Pennsylvania College of Technology to receive her Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant; and
Andrew Macensky Jr., son of Andrew and Kelly Macensky, plans to attend Nova Southern University majoring in medicine to receive his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
Mama Made Market Brightens Coudersport Main Street
REMINDERS From Coudersport Area Chamber of Commerce
* Food Fun Friday tomorrow at 5 pm on the square
* Registration is now open for Townwide Yardsales
* Public Chamber meeting is next Monday at 5:30 pm at Vinny’s Bar and Grill (Restaurant side).
Potter/Tioga County Democrats Picnic July 28th
Shinglehouse Ambulance to Rt. 44 South
At 9:30 AM on Thursday, Shinglehouse ambulance has been called to Rt. 44 South for a woman fallen.
Shinglehouse Ambulance to Plank Road
At 9:00 AM on Thursday, Shinglehouse ambulance has been called to Plank Road for chest pain.
Accepting Grant Applications for McKean County Development Fund
The McKean County Community Foundation awarded a 2023 grant to Beacon Light to support construction of a new playground. McKean nonprofits are invited to apply for a new round of grants with an application deadline of August 6, 2024.
FOR A GREAT EVENING OUT, TRY A HOT DOG MEAL AND LATER AN OUTDOOR MOVIE IN THE COUDERSPORT ARBORETUM ON MONDAY, JULY 15th.
The Coudersport Senior Center is holding a hot dog meal fundraiser on Monday, July 15 th
beginning at 5:30 p.m. They are located at 200 West Chestnut Street in the former Calvary
Baptist Church.
Your meal will include a hot dog, bag of chips and a drink for only $5.00. Homemade
cookies will also be for sale only $1 per bag. All profits go towards the Coudersport Senior
Center’s operating expenses.
Then later in the evening, head over to the Coudersport Arboretum. Fickinger Funeral
Home is sponsoring the Faith Night movie “Miracles From Heaven”.
The movie is free of charge and popcorn is provided. The movie will start at dusk.