The Port Allegany Lions Club presented A Grisly History of Port Allegany – a walking tour including the first murder in the borough of Port Allegany, the curious tale of Uzza Robbins and an unsolved murder mystery. The tours were held between 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and began on the Town Square and covered about five blocks. Ending the tour was a presentation by the historical society at Union Cemetery.
Refreshments were served following the cemetery presentation at The Inn On Maple Street. Pictured: Mayor George Riley, who led one of the walking tours, is pictured with PAHS students Connor Valentine, Thomas Beeson and Chloe Triplett who assisted with the presentation at Union Cemetery. The walks had 87 people participate and the proceeds of the event went to the Canoe Place Historical Society.
Robert J. Ewing Jr., 62, of St. Marys passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Penn Highlands Elk, following a brief illness.
Robert was born on September 12, 1962, in Ridgway, to the late Robert J. Ewing Sr.
Robert was employed as a machinist for many years and greatly enjoyed what he did. He was very mechanically minded and was a jack-of-all-trades. He could do anything from working on car engines to building houses. One of Robert’s favorite hobbies was researching his family history. He had built up a family tree that went all the way back to the early 1400s. He also enjoyed flying drones and going for rides on his electric bike.
(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: October 28, 2024): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer announces that the Bradford woman subject to a warrant from October 24, 2024 has been apprehended and arraigned.
McKean County Drug Task Force has charged MOFFETT with Distributing a Non-controlled Substance representing it as a Controlled Substance – Felony and Criminal Use of a Communication Facility – Felony 3. MOFFETT was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Richard Luther who set bail at $50,000, She was remanded to the McKean County Jail and scheduled for central court. original post: (MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: October 24, 2024):
On October 28, at 4:35 pm Galeton And Ulysses were dispatched to an automated cell phone reported crash at Rt. 6 and Ansley Rd. There is no crash all units recalled
On October 28, at 4:29 pm Town Of Olean, Portville, and Westons Mills Fire Depts. were dispatched 1721 Cornell Dr. in the town of Portville for a structure fire. Cuba Fire Dept. has been dispatched to the station on standby. Update Clarksville Fire was dispatched for standby at the Portville Fire dept. and Bolivar Ambulance was dispatched to standby at Westons Mills Fire Dept.
Millerton FD was dispatched to Lawrence twp. for a garage fire Sunday 1652 hrs. Engine 12-2 Tanker 12-5 ladder 12-9 Rescue 12-18 responded. Millerton units responded quickly. Millerton members helped work the fire and water supply. Millerton fire department is always glad to be able to support Lawrenceville FD .
Hal L. Johnson, 67, of Wellsboro, passed away Friday October 25, 2024, in his home surrounded by family. He was born November 25, 1956, in Blossburg to Fred and Frances (Starkweather) Johnson. He attended Wellsboro schools, and on June 2, 2001, married Mary Pam Focht with whom he shared 22 years of marriage. Hal was a maintenance manager for Quality Inn.
Hal was a loving son, brother, father, and husband, with ten grandchildren who he loved very much. He was a quiet man who never sought the spotlight, who’s friendship was deeply valued by many who got to know him.
I’ve done well. Those were some of her last words spoken into the world. Yes, Joyce, you have done well and will be greatly missed. Joyce Yeagle died on October 25, 2024. Joyce loved volunteering, spending time with family and was a fierce bingo player. Lady Luck was often on her side and she loved her trips to the casino.
Born on March 29,1941 in Warren, PA, she was the daughter of the late Grace Park Knapp and Charles Knapp. Joyce worked hard to support her family throughout the years. She worked at Penn Bank, was a teacher’s aide at the Warren County School District and was an administrative assistant at Berenfield Steel Drum. All the while, Joyce could be seen on the sidelines of her three boys sporting events, home and away in her beloved role as mother and cheerleader. She also believed in giving back to her community and was a member of the Glade and Pleasant Township Volunteer Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary. She was a trained EMT and a long time volunteer at Warren General Hospital.
Four Pennsylvania College of Technology fall sports teams will step into United East Conference postseason action this week while the wrestling team opens its season.
The men’s soccer team, which posted its first 10-win season since 2013, is seeded sixth going into its home first-round playoff match against 11th-seeded Keystone College on Wednesday. The winner will face third-seeded Cairn University on Saturday in a quarterfinal.
The multi-record-breaking women’s soccer team, which completed the first undefeated regular season in program history, drew a bye into Saturday’s quarterfinals as the second seed and will host the winner of Tuesday’s first-round match between Wilson and Cedar Crest colleges.
The men’s and women’s cross-country teams will run in the conference championships hosted by St. Mary’s (Md.) College on Saturday, where the men’s squad will defend its title.
In addition, the wrestlers, under new head coach Dalton Rohrbaugh, open on Friday and Saturday at the Ithaca College Bombers Invitational.
Preview stories for those teams will be forthcoming.
Remember this week is Halloween the Borough is doing trick or treat on Oct. 31, 2024 from 6-7:30pm we will have Bank St and Rosehill Ave closed to any thru traffic.
In addition to Trick or treat some of our local organizations are also planning events for the same time the advertisements are attached!
Pictured here is David Hauber holding the female Northern Saw-whet Owl after the band was placed
What a Hoot!
Owl Banding at Sizerville State Park
Certified bird bander of 30+ years, David Hauber, his wife, Fay, and his son, Alan, came to Sizerville on Saturday evening hoping to band a Northern Saw-whet Owl. The program started off with a Pennsylvania Owls presentation by park educator, Alyson Rotello, followed by her taking small groups of participants down to the banding area to see the net set up.
Female Northern Saw-whet Owl
Around 9 PM, a female Saw-whet Owl was caught! David and Fay recorded data from the owl including her weight, wing chord length, eye color, age, and gender to assist with research. The owl was then banded and released back into the park.
This program is open to all ages and was attended by 45 participants. This family friendly opportunity will be offered annually during October at Sizerville State Park. Hope to see you there next year!
On 10/01/2024 at 3202 hours BCPD officers received a report of a stolen vehicle from Avenue B in the City of Bradford. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with the reporting party who stated that his truck was stolen and he had both sets of keys. Approximately 2 hours later officers received a phone call from the Cattaraugus County 911 Center who had stated that the New York State Police had located the stolen vehicle and that it was currently on fire on the Olean-Portville Road in Portville, New York. Officers worked with NYSP and Olean Police to identify the persons within the truck from video surveillance.
Through the investigation, BCPD Officers were able to identify those responsible for the theft of the truck, a known male juvenile operator of the truck, along with two co-conspirator passengers, Brandon J. McKinney of Bradford, PA and Kyle L. Nortum of Olean, NY. On 10/14/2024 NYSP arrested Nortum on an arrest warrant and he was remanded to Catt County Jail, awaiting extradition back to PA.
Location Avenue B Bradford, PA 16701
Arrest Date Oct 14, 2024
Incident Type Motor Vehicle Theft Reference ID 2024-10012302
On 10/01/2024 at 3202 hours BCPD officers received a report of a stolen vehicle from Avenue B in the City of Bradford. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with the reporting party who stated that his truck was stolen and he had both sets of keys. Approximately 2 hours later officers received a phone call from the Cattaraugus County 911 Center who had stated that the New York State Police had located the stolen vehicle and that it was currently on fire on the Olean-Portville Road in Portville, New York. Officers worked with NYSP and Olean Police to identify the persons within the truck from video surveillance.
Through the investigation, BCPD Officers were able to identify those responsible for the theft of the truck, a known male juvenile operator of the truck, along with two co-conspirator passengers, Brandon J. McKinney of Bradford, PA and Kyle L. Nortum of Olean, NY. On 10/17/2024 BCPD officers arrested McKinney and he was arraigned on his charges before Judge Todd who set bail at $50,000. Unable to post bail, Brandon was remanded to the McKean County Jail.
Location Avenue B Bradford, PA 16701
Arrest Date Oct 17, 2024 Incident Type Motor Vehicle
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Helen Ann Kartesz, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and matriarch of our family, who left this world on October 25, 2024. Helen was born to Edward and Dona Depto on December 15,1946, and was the eldest of her seven siblings, Paul, Sue, Elda, Randy, Jane, Lisa, and Jay. The love Helen exhibited for her dear siblings was a true testament to her nurturing spirit. Helen lived a life full of love, compassion, and unwavering support for her family. Helen Graduated from Kane area High School and obtained her teaching degree from Kent State University.
Helen married her husband, Andrew Charles Kartesz, on June 17th, 1972. She spent 52 of her 77 years as a devoted wife, always cherishing their lifelong love grounded in partnership, laughter, friendship, and kindness. As a mother, Helen nurtured their two sons, Dr. Andrew Charles Kartesz (Chelesea Leigh Vaughan) and Dr. Kevin Joseph Kartesz (Kara Christine Kartesz), with boundless love, instilling in them the values of respect, faith, hard work, and compassion. Helen took immense pride in her role as a grandmother to her four grandchildren, Chase and Elise Kartesz and Blake and Austin Kartesz. She adored her grandchildren, showering them with affection and creating countless memories that they will cherish forever. Anyone who knew Helen knew that being a grandmother brought Helen unparalleled joy.
Anne Lindquist, 87, passed away Saturday (Oct. 26) in the Lutheran Home at Kane, where she had resided for several years. Born Dec. 16, 1936 in Kane, she is the daughter of the late Alf and Doris (Alexis) Benson. On Sept. 7, 1956 in Kane, she married George Lindquist, who preceded her in death.
Anne had worked as a nurses aide at the Lutheran Home at Kane for over 35 years. She was a member of Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and a past member of the Kane VFW.
DAISY winner Barb Bogaczyk, LPN, The Green Home, part of UPMC Senior Communities, is pictured with her award.
Wellsboro, Pa., October 28, 2024 – Barb Bogaczyk, LPN, The Green Home, part of UPMC Senior Communities, was recently recognized as a recipient of the DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses.
Barb was nominated by a resident who shared:
“No matter how Barb feels, she devotes her time and comes in when she’s asked because it’s important to her. I want her to know how important she is. I hope the time has come for her to be recognized and rewarded for her work. I can set my watch by her and know exactly when she will be getting off the elevator in the morning. She cares so much about the residents. She had family that was sick but was worried about letting down her residents here, so she continues to be the kind loving devoted nurse each and every day.”
On October 27, at 6:02 pm Salamanca and Great Valley Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to 6034 Sullivan Hollow Rd for a camper fire with a propane explosion with two people injured.
