Coudersport Ambulance To Rt. 6 West
On November 27, at 2:54 pm Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to Rt. 6 West for seizures
November 2024
Pastore awarded annual Joe Goff Memorial award for outstanding vocational achievements
Last month, Dickinson Center’s Employment Support Services celebrated National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This year Dickinson Center’s Employment Support Services (ESS) is proud to announce the fourth annual Joseph Goff Memorial Distinguished Worker Award.
Dickinson Center’s ESS presented the 2024 Joe Goff Memorial Distinguished Worker Award to Michelle Pastore. Michelle has been employed at Dickinson Center Employment Support Services for the last five years. During this time Michelle has been able to achieve her vocational goals through hard work and dedication to her job. Michelle exemplifies the recovery motto by setting the example of how individual efforts, combined with a supportive team of family, friends, community employers and service providers, can lead to success in all aspect of life, especially in the employment areas. Michelle’s coworkers are very encouraging and supportive of Michelle, which helps contribute to her success.
“Michelle is truly an inspiration to all with her achievements and overcoming her obstacles and succeeding with her life goals. DCI is very fortunate to have Michelle as a part of our team,” stated Marsha Dippold, ESS Program Manager.
Donald L. “Don” Serkleski, 80, of Shinglehouse, PA
Donald L. Serkleski “Dad, Grandpa, and PaPa”
Donald L. “Don, Dad, Grandpa, and Pa Pa” Serkleski, 80, of Shinglehouse, went to with the Lord, with his loving family by his side on Monday, November 25, 2024, in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY.
Born on Thursday, April 13, 1944, in Coudersport, he was a son of Frank “Sox” and Violet Quimby Serkleski of Coudersport. On June 12, 1963, he married Mary Ann Wheeler who predeceased him on December 26, 2009.
Don graduated from Coudersport High School. In 1963, he joined the US Coast Guard serving until 1967. He was employed by Pittsburgh Corning Glass Company in Port Allegany until his retirement.
He enjoyed his Ham and CB radios, listening to old country music, Elvis and the 50’s music. He loved any electronic gadgets and his vacations across the United States taking months at a time, taking some amazing photos. Don loved their St. Bernards and was known as the cat whisperer when the stray cats would find their way to the front porch.
Westfield Fire Dept. To 355 Church St.
On November 27, at 2:30 pm Westfield Fire Dept. was dispatched to 355 Church St. for a commercial smoke alarm building is being evacuated noting is showing from the exterior. Update there was n o fire unknown why the alarm went off all units returning to the station
Two Vehicle Crash In Westons Mills , NY
On November 27 at 2:23 pm Westons Mills was dispatched to 1672 Haskell Rd. for a two vehicle crash with unknown details
Causer to Hold Satellite Office Hours
State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will hold his satellite office hours on Thursday, Dec. 5, at the following locations:
- Emporium Borough Office – 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- Port Allegany Borough Office – 11 a.m. to noon.
Services available include assisting constituents with state-related issues or concerns, assistance with driver license and vehicle registration applications, and help in filling out applications for various state programs, such as the senior citizen Property Tax/Rent Rebate and PACE prescription drug assistance programs.
People who cannot make the satellite sessions may contact Causer’s offices in Bradford at 78 Main St., first floor, telephone 814-362-4400; or Coudersport, 107 S. Main St., Room 1, telephone 814-274-9769; or Kane, 54 Fraley St., Suite 2, telephone 814-837-0880. Information is also available at www.RepCauser.com or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/RepCauser.
Causer Announces School Safety, Mental Health Grants
Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) today announced more than $1.6 million in state funding to support school safety and mental health.
“Providing a safe environment for students and extra support for those who need it is a priority for our schools and the Commonwealth,” Causer said. “I’m pleased to see this funding coming to our area schools.”
The grants were awarded as follows:
- Austin Area School District – $102,638.
- Bradford Area School District – $143,679.
- Cameron County School District – $110,212.
- Coudersport Area School District – $112,784.
- Galeton Area School District – $106,303.
- Hebron Center Christian School – $37,500.
- Kane Area School District – $118,592.
- Keystone Central School District – $173,618.
- Northern Potter School District – $109,403.
- Oswayo Valley School District – $107,425.
- Otto-Eldred School District – $109,620.
- Port Allegany School District – $116,442.
- Senaca Highlands Career and Technical Center – $70,000.
- Seneca Highlands IU 9 – $70,000.
- Smethport Area School District – $113,281.
The grants were awarded through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and its School Safety and Security Committee.
Two Vehicle Crash In Smethport
On November 27, at 2:16 pm Smethport Fire Dept. and Port Allegany Ambulance were dispatched to 86 S. Marvin St. in front of the Dollar General for a two vehicle crash a semi vs a passenger with possibly no injuries and the vehicles are off the roadway.
Mark Farrell, 70 of Limestone
Mark Farrell, 70 of Limestone died Sunday November 17, 2024 after living a life he’d describe as “finer than a frog hair.”
Born July 1, 1954, he was the son of the late George R and Patricia L (Clark) Farrell JR. Mark loved all things outdoors, gardening, hunting, fishing, gathering mushrooms, and picking leeks to make Farrell’s famous leek sausage.
A 1972 Graduate of Otto-Eldred High School, Mark spent time as an accomplished drummer, even sitting in with Ronnie James Dio before beginning a career as an electrician with Hull Electric.
Shirley C. Foster, 89, of West Washington Street, Bradford, PA.
Shirley C. Foster, 89, of West Washington Street, Bradford, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born March 1, 1935, in DuBois, she was a daughter of the late Carl M. and Martha E. (Calhoun) Carlson.
Shirley had been employed as a Library Assistant at Penfield High School in Penfield NY, retiring in 1994.
On June 29, 1974, she married Stephen A. Foster, who preceded her in death on April 21, 2020.
Elmer Gatecloux, 87, formerly of Bradford and Smethport, PA
Elmer Gatecloux, 87, formerly of Bradford and Smethport, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Snyder Memorial Health Care, in Marienville.
Born July 21, 1937, in Belmont NY, he was a son of the late Naomi (Dickerson) Gatecloux and Francis Gatecloux. He attended schools in Oil City.
Elmer worked as an independent house painter throughout McKean County.
Roulette And Port Allegany Ambulance To N. Brooklynside Rd.
On November 27, at 9:23 am Roulette and Port Allegany Ambulance were dispatched to N. Brooklynside Rd. for difficulty breathing
Lift Assist In Liberty Twp.
On November 27 at 8:28 am Roulette and Port Allegany Ambulances were dispatched to Rt. 6 in Liberty Twp. For lift assist. All units have been recalled
Shop Small Week in Cameron County
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce and C&N Bank teaming up to encourage you to spend a week shopping in Cameron County. From Shop Small Saturday November 30 through Christmas in the Wilds Saturday December 7 spend $100 and you can win Chamber Bucks.
WELLSBORO COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION TO PRESENT TWO FREE PERFORMANCES BY AWARD-WINNING STORYTELLER ON DEC.13 AND 14
The Wellsboro Community Concert Association is presenting two free performances by Adam Booth, an award-winning storyteller, educator, and musician.
Registration is recommended at wellsborocca.org or 570-404-0411 to ensure getting a seat to attend one or both of the free shows but is not required.
On Friday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro, Booth will present “The Heron’s Journey.” He created this original tale about self discovery and self acceptance that combines spoken storytelling with quilting and paper sculptures.
10TH ANNUAL BENEFIT FOR HOMELESS ANIMALS CONTRIBUTES $3,133 TO HEADING HOME CENTER
Photo by John Eaton
Jerry Gay (shown) is operating the sawmill he made to cut logs into boards. From the boards, he will make birdhouses, tables, lanterns and other Items to be sold at the 2025 benefit to raise money for Second Chance’s Heading Home Center.
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18 and 19, Jerry and Helen Gaye of Osceola held their 10th Annual Homeless Animal Benefit at Howard S. Lines Knoxville VFW Post 6753 at 703 Boatman Road in Knoxville, PA.
Raised was $2,633. In addition, a $500 donation was made during the benefit bringing the total contributed to $3,133 on Oct. 19 to the Heading Home Center at 725 Gee Road in Tioga, PA.
PITT-BRADFORD CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY
BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, including Hanley Library, will be closed Nov. 28 through Dec. 1, in observance of Thanksgiving.
Residence halls are closed, and there are no classes through Nov. 29.
Hanley Library will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 27 and closed from Thanksgiving through Nov. 30. The library will reopen on Sunday at 6 p.m. and remain open until 10 p.m.
The Marilyn Horne Museum and gift shop is closed through Sunday, Dec. 1, when the Marilyn Horne Museum Store will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to celebrate Museum Store Sunday with 20% off all items.
The Marilyn Horne Museum Café will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but otherwise open regular hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
On campus, classes will resume, and offices will reopen on Dec. 2.
STARLITERS BIG BAND TO PLAY SWING AND OTHER DANCE TUNES AND CLASSIC HOLIDAY SONGS ON SATURDAY, DEC. 14; FREE SWING DANCE LESSON IS THAT DAY
Pictured is the trumpet section of the Starliters Big Band.
Love to dance or watch others do it or listen to music or sing along? Then, plan to attend the Starliters Big Band performance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. There will be room for dancing.
Sarah E. Hill, 48, of Ridgway
Sarah E. Hill, 48, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on November 19, 2024, at her residence.
Funeral arrangements are being held privately by the family. Arrangements are entrusted to Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
EARLY BIRD SEASON PASS IS $150 UNTIL TUESDAY, DEC. 31 TO ATTEND ALL 17 ENDLESS MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL CONCERTS IN THE SUMMER OF 2025
A $150 early bird season pass to attend all 17 Endless Mountain Music Festival concerts is available now through Tuesday, Dec. 31.
WILLIAMSPORT CITY JAZZ ORCHESTRA TO PRESENT HOLIDAY JAZZ CONCERT AT LYCOMING COLLEGE ON FRIDAY, DEC. 20 AND AT THE DEANE CENTER IN WELLSBORO ON SATURDAY, DEC. 21
The Williamsport City Jazz Orchestra is presenting its popular annual Holiday Jazz Concert twice, first on Friday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at its home in the Trachte Music Center at Lycoming College and the next night, Saturday, Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m.at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.