2024
Commercial Fire Alarm I Foster Twp.
On March 11 at 12:45 am Derrick City Fire Dept. was dispatched to the Sheetz at 2 Bolivar Dr. for a commercial fire alarm.
Structure Fire In Scio
On March 10, at 10:13 pm Belmont and Scio Fire Department and Wellsville Ambulance were dispatched to 5435 Country Rd. 31 for a working structure fire.
STUDENT ENGINEERS GET TASTE OF INDUSTRY WITH FIELD TRIPS
BRADFORD, Pa. — It can be difficult for college students to commit to a career path when they haven’t had much life experience. That’s especially true if their path requires a lot of complex training and dedication – they need to focus early, but how do they know they will like what they’ve chosen?
MorePMEA District 2 Jazz Band and PMEA Region II Band
Lily Madison and Raelin Meacham participated in the PMEA District 2 Jazz Band held in February at Collegiate Academy in Erie. Lily, piano, and Raelin, tenor saxophone, were in one of four jazz bands selected through an audition held in November of 2023.
They worked with guest conductor John Roden from the General McLane School District in Edinboro and presented a public concert to end the event. Raelin, clarinet; and Lily, percussion, qualified for PMEA Region II Band Festival through their audition at the district band festival.
This year, Meadville Area Senior High School hosted the event with 160 students from all over Northwestern Pennsylvania. The festival was held February 22-24 and was guest conducted by Dr. Brad Genevro from Oklahoma State University.
Dickinson Sets Building Campaign Goal for St. Marys
RIDGWAY, Pa (March 5, 2024)— Dickinson Center, Inc. (DCI), an affiliate of Journey Health System, plans to start building their two-story, 12,000-square-foot facility within the lots along Railroad and Market streets, after delays due to the pandemic and evolving building plans. The integration of DCI’s St. Marys’ programs into the new building will not only improve service accessibility, but also increase organizational effectiveness while bringing a positive transformation to downtown St. Marys.
MoreOven Fire In Smethport
On March 10, at 6:40 pm Smethport, Port Allegany, Bradford Twp, and Norwich Fire Depts. with Coudersport Tower were dispatched to 308 Holmes St. for an oven fire. Smoke is reported coming from the front door
UPMC Expert: Don’t Get Burned by Heartburn
Leo Sillick, PA-C
Gastroenterology, UPMC
Everyone loves to indulge in fast food, processed snacks, and carbonated beverages from time to time. We know that they aren’t the best for us health-wise, but did you know that they can also trigger heartburn?
Heartburn is the burning feeling in your chest, up to the back of your throat, caused by acid reflux, or the backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus. Not only is it uncomfortable, but it can also leave you with a sour taste in your mouth. Learn about the ways to help treat this condition and know when to reach out to your physician if it starts to affect your everyday life.
MoreBradford Twp. Dispatched To Crash
At 6:15 PM on Sunday, Bradford Township Fire Dept. was dispatched to West Warren Road ner Songbird Road for traffic control at a vehicle crash at the request of police.
2-Vehicle Crash on Rt. 646 in Aiken
At 5:45 PM on Sunday, Hilltop Fire Dept. & City ambulance have been dispatched to RT. 646 & Minard Run road for a 2-vehicle motor vehicle crash. 3 occupants are involved. Rew was dispatched to assist.
CRCF Community Fund Grant Applications Due April 15
OLEAN, N.Y., March 5, 2024 — The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation’s Community Fund grant application process is open, with grant applications due April 15.
The Community Fund makes possible two rounds of annual funding, one in May and one in November, for unrestricted grants intended to support nonprofit projects and initiatives that respond to the changing needs of the community.
Applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations or a government entity or school district.
MoreDaniel K. “Mack” Lechner, 82, of St. Marys, PA
Daniel K. “Mack” Lechner, 82, of St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 8, 2024.
He was born on June 5, 1941 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late William and Sophie Barbarich Lechner.
On November 25, 1961, at Queen of the World Church, he married Carol Nussbaum, who survives. Together they shared more than 62 years of love, laughter, and marriage.
Mack was a 1959 graduate of Elk County Catholic High School. He went on to retire from Keystone Thermometrics after many years of service. He was a member of the St. Marys Moose, and in his free time enjoyed playing cards and going on trips to Salamanca. Mack excelled at bowling and was the city singles champ at one time. He could often be found telling jokes and making people laugh, or spending time on his porch taking care of flowers and watching hummingbirds. His family was the highlight of his life, he loved spending time with his grandkids and great-grandkids, and going for car rides with his loving wife.
Federal Funding For Emporium Chamber Purchase of Former Cabin Kitchen Restaurant For Innovation Center
US Congressman Glenn Thompson attended Lit & Lucky to announce with his support the federal appropriation has passed in Washington DC and provide the funds for the chamber to purchase the former Cabin Kitchen for an innovation center which will house the artisan center-production kitchen-workforce development and focus on economic development for the county!
Gloria J. Vecellio, 87, of W. Irvine Street, Lewis Run, PA
Gloria J. Vecellio, 87, of W. Irvine Street, Lewis Run, PA passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on Friday, March 8, 2024, at her residence.
Born August 6, 1936, in Crosby, she was a daughter of the late Albin and Ida (Frigo) Faes. She attended school in Crosby and graduated from Smethport High School.
On August 4, 1956 in Smethport, she married Clayton V. Vecellio, who survives.
Gloria was employed at Allegheny Bradford Corporation.
MoreScholarship Available For Livestock Exhibitors at Potter County Fair
Potter County Fair
A reminder to all our high school seniors that have exhibited livestock at the Potter County Fair! Check with your guidance counselor for an application or go to www.twintierscf.org to find an application.
Raymond, Tristan, and Evan Erway Memorial Scholarship
MoreRoxanna “Roxy” Dwyer, 82, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, PA
Roxanna Dwyer
COUDERSPORT, Pa. – Roxanna “Roxy” Dwyer, 82, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at UPMC Cole Place, Coudersport, after a lengthy illness.
Family and friends may call on Thursday, March 14, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the gathering space at St. Eulalia Catholic Church, Coudersport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Christopher Wheeler, pastor, as celebrant.
Roxy’s family has entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Roxy, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
A complete obituary with follow.
Janet L. Pesce, 83, formerly of 237 Madison Street, St. Marys, PA
Janet L. Pesce, 83, formerly of 237 Madison Street, St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully Friday, March 8, 2024, at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
…SNOW SQUALLS POSSIBLE TODAY…
Cold air moving in across the Great Lakes will generate numerous
snow bands and some dangerous snow squalls.
Use extra caution if you must travel into a snow squall, slow
down and consider exiting the highway. Rapid changes in visibility
and potentially slick roads may lead to accidents.
As the temperature will be near freezing all day today, any small
drop in temperature may cause a flash freeze where black ice will
form on roadways. Black ice is nearly impossible to see as the
road may appear to be only wet. Please use extreme caution,
especially on bridges, overpasses and around curves. Allow plenty
of stopping distance and avoid braking suddenly.
Clinton County Upgrades to Prepared 911 Calling
Clinton County Department of Emergency Services
The Clinton County Department of Emergency recently deployed state-of-the-art technology to improve services through a program called Prepared 911, which provides a variety of digital tools to bring enhanced situational awareness during emergencies.
One of the main features is the use of livestreaming technology, when a person calls 911, dispatchers at CCDES are now able to send a link that offers the caller the choice to opt in to allow live video to be sent from their device directly to the dispatcher. With the additional visual information, police, firefighters, and emergency medical services (EMS) can make more confident, better-informed decisions.
MoreSenators Questioning Leads To Cancellation of Agreement
Senator Cris Dush
My questioning, along with my colleague Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill, of the Game Commission last week for their hiring of former Senator Scarnati’s firm at $10,000/month has resulted in the termination of the agreement. The video of my questioning of the Executive Director on this issue can be seen in a post from last week.
Lately some folks have commented on my being direct in my questioning of Department heads. Some others have remarked that what I’m doing won’t make a difference. It’s true that a lot of times things move slowly in government but sometimes direct questions lead to direct results.
Maple Weekend Open House March 16 & 17 at Butler Family Maple in Tioga, PA
Potter – Tioga Maple Producers Association
Butler Family Maple (#15 on our brochure) invites you to join us for another Maple Weekend. We want to share our passion for the Maple Industry with you as well as our love of agriculture!
Penn College Spotlight on Sports (March 10)
Pennsylvania College of Technology’s baseball and softball teams combined for nine wins and seven losses during spring break play in South Carolina over the past week, while the men’s lacrosse squad split in its two outings. This coming Saturday, the men’s and women’s tennis teams begin their spring season.
BASEBALL
In a Monday twin bill against Eastern Nazarene College, Dallas Griess of Williamsport went yard twice and doubled, finishing with three hits, three RBIs and three runs scored in a 7-2 first-game win. Starting pitcher Jonas McGrath of Ashland got the win as he fanned eight in four innings of work. The Wildcats also won the second game, 7-4, getting a three-run homer from Adam Aldenderfer of Trout Run and a solo shot from Quinn Hanafin of Sayre to back starting pitcher Ryan Sawyer of Cornwall, New York, who earned the “W.”
MoreVehicle Crash on Rt. 49 West of Ulysses
At 10:30 AM on Sunday, Coudersport & Ulysses Fire & EMS has been dispatched to 3249 Rt. 49 West of Ulysses for a report of a vehicle on its side. RECALLED. No injury.