Vehicle Into Guardrail on Coryland Road
At 5:56 PM on Thursday, Milleton & Big Elm Fire Depts. have been dispatched to a one-vehicle into guardrail crash near 7648 Coryland Road. One patient is reported confined in the vehicle.
At 5:56 PM on Thursday, Milleton & Big Elm Fire Depts. have been dispatched to a one-vehicle into guardrail crash near 7648 Coryland Road. One patient is reported confined in the vehicle.
On January 5 at 3:40 pm Kane Fire Dept. was dispatched to 1036 Jojo Rd. for a working residential house fire. Wilcox has also been dispatched
At 3:11 PM on Thursday, Roulette Ambulance has been called to Sartwell Creek Road for difficulty breathing.
Beverly “Sue” Jean Crawford, 77, died at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, PA at 6:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.
She resided with her longtime companion, John Ziegler, at 27 Whispering Pines Lane, Galeton, in Potter County, since moving there in 2001.
Beverly was born Aug. 5, 1946, the daughter of the late Jesse Clinton Keith and Betty Alva Harshbarger-Fouse.
She married Gary M. Crawford Sr. Dec. 31, 1979, at the Church of the Brethren, Harrisburg, and he preceded her in death May 24, 2001.
MoreIn Loving Memory of Cathey Louise Beldin
Cathey Louise Beldin, passed away peacefully in December of 2023, in Darlington, PA. She was born in August of 1953, in Punxsutawney, PA to the late Delores and John Fuller.
A proud native of Punxsutawney, Cathey spent her life in Emporium, PA, where she became an integral part of the community. She was a union officer during the majority of her employment at GE Motor Coils. She retired from GE Emporium after decades of dedicated service, leaving behind a commendable professional legacy.
MoreLoving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather
Robert C. Pettit, 86, formerly of 9367 Watts Road, Cuba, NY passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Cuba Memorial Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit after a lengthy illness.
Born on July 25, 1937, in Olean, he was a son of Donald and Doris Keller Pettit. On February 11, 1957, in High Point, North Carolina he married the former Mona Walden and together they shared 66 years of marriage until her passing on October 20, 2023.
Bob was a graduate of Rushford Central Schools Class of 1955, where he was a star soccer and basketball player.
MoreCongratulations Mr. Furman on your retirement! We are so thankful for your service to the CASD. Mr. Furman plans to enjoy time hunting, fishing, and traveling with his wife. All the best!
At 11:20 AM on Thursday, Shinglehouse Ambulance has been called to Bombitch Road for a woman ill.
ServSafe is a certification program developed by the Restaurant Association Education Foundation. The course meets certification requirements for individuals who are responsible for the safe handling of food in restaurants, schools, elder care facilities, lodges, bed and breakfasts, community centers, and other food concessions (organizations or businesses that sell or prepare food on a regular basis).
MoreThe Pennsylvania Game Commission has appointed a new director of the Northwest Region Office in Franklin.
Jesse Bish, who has served the Northwest Region through his entire career with the Game Commission, took the reins as director Dec. 23.
Bish fills the vacancy created when former Northwest Region Director Rich Cramer retired.
MoreGREYLOCK PROD LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Hector Twp Township |
Description: GREYLOCK PROD LLC reports drilling started on 1/4/2024 at site Ron 2 UH in Hector Twp township, Potter county |
Incident Date/Time: 2024-01-04 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that work to trim and remove trees along Route 4003 in Jones and Ridgway townships, Elk County, began earlier this week. This work will enhance driver safety and extend the life of the roadway surface.
PennDOT expects the work to take one to two months, but all work is weather-dependent. The contractor will complete the work during daylight hours. Drivers may encounter short delays as roadway flaggers enforce an alternating traffic pattern during these operations. Drivers should remain alert for flaggers and slow-moving or stopped traffic.
MoreCoudersport Rotary Club welcomed Ann Burt to their December 18, 2023, meeting at A&W West End Grill. Ann Burt is a representative for North Pennsylvania Regional College for Potter County. She has degrees in Anthropology and Archaeology. Ann encourages us all to spread the word that the North Penn Regional College offers affordable education towards an Associate’s Degree and Workforce Programs. Cost is $185 per credit.
Classes are available in Oswayo, Galeton, Austin and Coudersport which makes it convenient for working parents and people seeking a career change. The classes are offered in person/online with interaction between students and faculty.
High School Juniors and Seniors can take college classes at $60 per credit either during or after school. They can “try on” college level work to see if it feels right for them. North Penn Regional College will help students work to get credits transferred if they wish to pursue a 4-year degree.
There is Open Enrollment, meaning there are no admission requirements. It is also helpful because students can live at home where they may have support from family and friends. The College will help students get Career Link funding if applicable. North Penn Regional College also offers a Leadership program.
Go to https://regionalcollegepa.org for more information about Northern Pennsylvania Regional College.
Thank you Ann for your interesting and informative presentation!
On January 4 at 9:00 am Coudersport Fire Dept. was dispatched to E. Second St. for a motor vehicle accident with no injuries traffic control has been requested
On January 4 at 8:19 am Austin Ambulance was dispatched to East Fork Rd. for difficulty breathing
On January 4 at 7:29 am Ridgway and Johnsonburg were dispatched to the Ridgway Johnsonburg Rd. for two vehicle crash with a 20 year old female entrapped in the vehicle that rolled over.
On January 4 at 1:09 am Roulette Ambulance was dispatched to Fishing Creek Rd. Ext. for a man fallen
To the residents of Sweden Township; A special meeting was held on Wednesday, December 27, to discuss the status of the Township Police Department.
There was much discussion on how to proceed since Chief Phelps will be stepping into the District Magistrate job.
By a vote from the Sweden Township Supervisors, it was decided to disband the police department.
The Sweden Twp Supervisors would like to thank Chief Phelps and the part-time officers for their service and dedication to the department for the last 24 years.
If you have any police concerns, please contact the PA State Police at 814-274-8690 or call 911
National Weather Service State College PA
853 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2024
…AREAS OF FREEZING DRIZZLE POSSIBLE THROUGH 2 AM THURSDAY…
A cold front that was crossing Lake Erie and Eastern Ohio this
Wednesday evening was helping to produce clouds containing small,
super-cooled water droplets.
As these droplets fall and come in contact with the cold ground,
where temperatures were in the upper 20s to low 30s, they will
freeze and could create a hazardous, thin layer of black ice on
from freezing drizzle.
Thicker and colder clouds spreading in behind the cold front will
cause a changeover to flurries and snow showers around or shortly
after midnight across the Northwest Mountains of the state. Up to
one inch of snow accumulation is possible by daybreak Thursday.
Motorists should exercise caution and be prepared for potentially
slick travel on untreated roads, bridges, and overpasses,
especially across the ridge tops where sub-freezing surface
temperatures will be most likely.
Lambert
PA Permit Violation Issued to XTO ENERGY INC in Chapman Township, Clinton County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/28/2023 to XTO ENERGY INC in Chapman Township, Clinton county. 78a86 – CASING AND CEMENTING – DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING – Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days. |
Incident Date/Time: 2023-12-28 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police released their annual New Year’s holiday crash and enforcement report today, which included 326 people arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Over the three-day period (Dec. 30 – Jan. 1), PSP investigated 336 crashes, in which five people lost their lives and 68 others were injured. Alcohol was a factor in 47 of those crashes.
Troopers also issued:
Table 1: New Year’s Weekend Crash Data
Year | Total Crashes | Fatal Crashes | People Killed | People Injured | Alcohol-Related Crashes | Alcohol-Related Fatal Crashes |
2024 (3 days) | 336 | 5 | 5 | 68 | 47 | 1 |
2023 (3 days) | 481 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 51 | 0 |
Table 2: New Year’s Weekend Enforcement Data
Year | DUI Arrests | Speeding Citations | Child Seat Citations | Seat Belt Citations | Other Citations |
2024 (3 days) | 326 | 3,833 | 56 | 344 | 8,125 |
2023 (3 days) | 356 | 4,126 | 67 | 378 | 7,874 |
More information on the 2024 New Year’s holiday crash and enforcement report, broken down by troop, is available. These statistics cover only those incidents investigated by the state police and do not include incidents to which other law enforcement agencies responded.
This report reflects PSP’s dedication to ensuring Pennsylvania roads are safe all year round, especially during high-volume travel times like the New Year’s holiday.
For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit psp.pa.gov.
Carol A. Miller, 76, of Bradford, PA passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at her son’s residence, surrounded by her family.
Carol was born in Bradford, on November 10, 1947, a daughter of the late Robert and Katherine L. (Schine) Livingston.
On October 21, 1978, in Bradford, she married Charles L. Miller who preceded her in death on February 19, 2005.
She attended Bradford Area High School. Carol formerly worked at Case Cutlery and worked as a bartender at the VFW. Carol was outspoken, generous, funny, and kind. She loved Elvis, Betty Boop, word searches, collecting dolls, and German chocolate cake.
MoreFrank A. Fragale passed away on December 31, 2023 at age 78. He was born in Emporium, PA to the late, Michael and Anna Fragale. He was also predeceased by his wife, Nanci Fragale; brothers, Michael and Jennie and James and Janice Fragale; sister, Mary Lou Fragale; nephews, Pete Fragale.
Frank is survived by his daughters, Aletha (Charlie) Fragale-Steehler and Christine (Michael) VanDemortel; grandchildren, Angela (Jake) Stacy, Anthony Mosca, Emilee (Aaron Maltese) VanDemortel, and Ryan VanDemortel; great-grandchildren, Jaxson and Karter Mosca, Judah and Iris Stacy; siblings, Marlene (Chuck) Farren and John Fragale; several nieces, nephews, and other family.
Frank Lived in the Rochester area for over 50 years. However, Emporium was always Home. There was nothing more important to Frank than his family. Frank was an avid Hunter…Deer, Duck, Turkey, it did not matter as long as he was out with nature and family and friends. He Loved his annual “Fishing Trips” back home to the “Rats Nest” with his Brothers. Frank spent the majority of his career at Artcraft Optical. Where not only did he manage the business, he also molded and changed the lives of so many.
MoreDetails of the Incident: Upon receiving a report of a male body laying unresponsive in an embankment on the side of the roadway on State Route 305 South in the Town of Cuba on December 30th, 2023 at approximately 11:45pm and upon further investigation, the above-named individuals were charged with the death of Kevin J. Green (44) of Cuba. The victim was riding on a bicycle when he was allegedly struck by the suspect’s vehicle. This investigation remains ongoing.
Investigated by: Investigator Brandon Vosburg
David James Farrell, 72 of Limestone, NY died Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Olean General Hospital from complications related to COPD.
Born January 6, 1951, in Bradford, he was a son of the late George Raymond and Patricia Lou (Clark) Farrell Jr.
Dave was known in his career as an excellent salesman, starting out working at the Western Steer for his father George and having worked for several companies such as Coca-Cola, Bradford City Beers and Save- A-Lot Markets.
He was a fan of the outdoors, as a hunter, a fisherman and avid golfer.
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