No Injuries In Two Vehicle Accident On Rt. 6 In Liberty Twp.
April 2025
Joseph Michael Vollmer, 83, of St. Marys, PA.
Joseph Michael Vollmer, 83, of St. Marys, passed away at Penn Highlands DuBois on April 8, 2025. He was born on January 30, 1942 in St. Marys, PA, a Son of the late Thomas Vollmer and Kathryn Buerk Vollmer.
On May 21 1966, at St. Marys Church, he married Anita Vollmer, who survives. Together they shared more than 58 years of life. Joseph was a graduate of Central Catholic High School Class of 1960. He enlisted in the US Navy until 1966 where he worked on the flight deck of the USS Lexington where he was an aviation boatswains mate directing jets to land on the flightdeck. He started his local working career in the yard crew at Stackpole Carbon. He eventually worked his way into Environmental Services for Burkett and Associates until retirement. In 2015, he took on the most important role of his life, as the main caregiver to his beautiful wife. Joe was also US Army and retired from PA National Guard after 23 years of service.
Connie W. Fannin, 82, of Ridgway, PA
Connie W. Fannin, 82, of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at UPMC Presby.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Krise Funeral Homes and Cremation Services
MEET MYTHICAL MEATS AT FROM MY SHELF BOOKS & GIFTS NEXT SATURDAY, APRIL 19
Between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. next Saturday, April 19, Meet Mythical Meats at From My Shelf Books & Gifts at 7 East Avenue in Wellsboro. At this free tasty event, sample an array of Mythical Meats’ hot sauces and scrumptious meat sticks.
Mythical Meats is a company based in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania that is redefining the jerky experience with its premium, exotic meat sticks inspired by characters from the immersive world of Dungeons & Dragons.
From Bard (duck) to Wizard (yak), Paladin (camel) to Rogue (alligator), Mythical Meats blends bold flavor with creative storytelling to bring an unforgettable snacking experience to adventurous foodies and fantasy fans alike.
Port Allegany Ambulance To Main St
On April 9, at 12:22 pm Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to Main St. for seizures.
Norman Steis, 81, of Ridgway, PA
Norman Steis, 81, of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Krise Funeral Homes and Cremation Services.
Gretta Lee Olmstead, 77, of Shinglehouse, PA
Gretta Lee Olmstead
Gretta Lee Olmstead, 77, of Shinglehouse, passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a long illness.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Olean Police respond to armed disturbance at 124 N Barry St; Suspect taken into custody without incident.
Olean, NY – April 3, 2025 – at approximately 6:35 p.m., the Olean Police Department received a call reporting a male subject acting erratically and waving a gun around at 124 N Barry St, Apartment 5. In response, Olean Police, with support from the New York State Police, quickly established a perimeter around the apartment building to ensure the safety of the community and surrounding area.
According to dispatch reports, a description of the male subject was immediately provided. Within minutes, a male matching the description was observed descending the staircase from apartment #5. Officers on scene swiftly took control of the situation.
During the encounter, the male subject identified as Nathan A. Karns (31) of Little Genesee, NY and was found in possession of a hand gun.
Olean Police successfully took Mr. Karns into custody without further incident. He was transported to the Olean Police Department for processing.
Karns has been charged with Felony Criminal Possession of a weapon 2nd degree, Felony Reckless Endangerment 1st degree, Menacing 2nd degree and Endangering the welfare of a child. Karns was arraigned and remanded to Cattaraugus County Jail in Little Valley.
Vehicle Vs Structure Crash In Bradford
At 1643 City Fire, EMS, and Police were alerted of an MVA into a structure with a natural gas leak. Once on scene it was reported there were no injuries and there was an active natural gas line damaged inside the garage. A booster line was pulled and rescue tools were utilized to secured the garage door from snapping off the cables. The gas was secured and removal of the vehicles began, to assess the damage of the structure. City Fire with the help of Donovan’s Towing removed all the vehicles and the garage door. An assessment of the structure was performed and confirmed there was only the one gas line involved. City fire assisted with cleanup.
Captain 1-30(Tehle) had command.
Investigation into Attempted Theft from the ATM at Hamlin Bank and Trust In Bradford
At approximately 12:18 AM on April 7th, 2025, City of Bradford Police responded to Hamlin Bank and Trust following a reported alarm activation at the ATM. Upon arrival, officers discovered evidence of tampering and determined that the ATM had been accessed.
Simultaneously, officers received information regarding a suspicious vehicle parked in a private driveway on Hawthorne Avenue, near Hamlin Bank. Officers promptly responded to the scene and made contact with the vehicle’s occupants, one male and one female.
Subsequent investigation revealed compelling evidence linking the individuals on Hawthorne Avenue to the attempted theft at the ATM. While no money was successfully stolen, the incident clearly constituted an attempted theft. The investigation into this matter remains active and ongoing.
The individuals apprehended on Hawthorne Avenue were identified as citizens of Venezuela, with addresses traced to Bronx, NY, and Chicago, IL. It was determined that both individuals were not legal citizens of the United States. In collaboration with federal partners including the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Border Patrol, City officers transferred custody of the suspects to the appropriate federal agencies.
The City of Bradford Police Department urges anyone with information pertaining to this investigation to contact us at 814-887-4911. Any information provided will be handled with confidentiality and is crucial to furthering our ongoing efforts in this case.
The City of Bradford Police Department is committed to serving and protecting the residents of Bradford with integrity and professionalism. We work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of our community through proactive policing and collaborative partnerships with all Local, State and Federal Agencies, residents, and stakeholders.
Bradford Man Charged With Possession with Intent to Deliver
On April 7th, 2025, at approximately 0900 hours, the City of Bradford Police Department assisted Pennsylvania State Parole at 1 Circle Street in Bradford. As a result of this investigation, City Police took, Norman Michael Quinn, into custody for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver and Possession of related drug paraphernalia. Methamphetamine is a Schedule II Controlled Substance. Magistrate Luther arraigned Quinn and remanded him to McKean County Jail on $50,000 straight cash bail. Preliminary hearings are set in the matter. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The City of Bradford Police Department is committed to keeping our community safe and working to combat illegal drug activity. We appreciate the cooperation of Pennsylvania State Parole in this investigation. If you have any information about this case please contact the City of Bradford Police at 814-887-4911. Thank you for your continued support in keeping our community safe.
WOMAN FACES MORE CHARGES AFTER METH FOUND INSIDE JAIL
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports the woman previously charged by City of Bradford Police with Criminal Trespass has now been charged with additional crimes related to methamphetamine inside the McKean County Jail. Amber TUCKER was charged by McKean County Detective Linda Close with Contraband (bringing a controlled substance into a jail); Contraband by an Inmate; and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
TUCKER had been arraigned on her original charges and remanded to the Jail. The criminal complaint filed against her alleges that, upon her processing at the jail, Corrections’ Officers found methamphetamine in TUCKER’S jacket. She was arraigned by Magisterial Judge William Todd who set bail at $20,000.
KANE WOMAN SENTENCED TO STATE PRISON
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a Kane woman who discharged a weapon after having been drinking alcohol causing paralysis in a Kane man was sentenced by the Judge at a sentencing hearing this afternoon. Tammy ROBERTSON was convicted on December 17th after a 2 day jury trial of Recklessly Endangering Another Person (Deadly Weapon Used enhancement). She was sentenced to state prison by the Judge for a term of 10 months to 24 months and she was immediately remanded to the jail following sentencing awaiting transfer to a state prison.
During the sentencing hearing, the judge expressed that ROBERTSON showed an extreme level of recklessness and caused an extreme level of harm such that an aggravated sentence above the standard range set by the legislature was appropriate. ROBERTSON is not eligible for early parole. ROBERTSON was charged after officers were dispatched to a Kane residence in March, 2022, for what ROBERTSON reported to be an accidental discharge from her firearm. Officers found the shot hit the victim who suffered substantial injury. Following his investigation, Officer Nichols charged ROBERTSON. Assistant District Attorney Thomas Coppolo prosecuted the case on behalf of the Commonwealth.
Grace Yentzer Celebration Of Life April 12th
Grace M. Yentzer “celebration of life slated”
PORT ALLEGANY, Pa.—Family and friends may pay their respects from 10am to 12pm on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Roulette Fire Hall, 12 River Street, Roulette, for Grace M. Yentzer, 97, of Port Allegany, where a celebration of life will follow at 12 noon.
Grace passed away on March 30, 2025.
Grace’s family has entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
Timothy Alan Pedersen, 63, of Aliquippa, PA
Timothy Alan Pedersen
Timothy Alan Pedersen, 63, of Aliquippa, PA, Died on April 3, 2025, in his home.
He was born on July 17, 1961, at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas, the son of the late Ralph L. Pedersen and Roxan Johnson VanOrd. Tim grew up in Warren, Pa, and graduated from Warren Area High School, Class of 1979, attended Penn State-Behrend and worked as a Consulting Field Engineer.
Leslie Tyler-Frank, 45, of 35 Boser Road, Bradford, PA
Leslie Tyler-Frank, 45, of 35 Boser Road, Bradford, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital.
Born September 7, 1979, in Coudersport, she is the daughter of Lee and Theressa Tyler, III of Eldred.
She was a 1997 graduate of Bradford Area High School and attended Clarion University and the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
Larry A. Minschwaner, 71, of Wellsboro, PA
Larry A. Minschwaner, 71, of Wellsboro passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.
He was born March 13, 1954, in Doylestown, the son of the late Walter and Hazel (Bair) Minschwaner, Jr. He married the former Karen L. Van Horn on March 26, 1977 and have celebrated 48 years of marriage. Larry graduated from Hopewell Valley Central High School, Pennington, NJ, class of 1973.
Hilda E. Schroll-Smith, 77, of Lady Lake, FL and Port Allegany, PA
Hilda E. Schroll-Smith, 77, of Lady Lake, FL and Port Allegany, passed away Monday (April 7, 2025) at Chatham Glen Healthcare & Rehabilitation Ctr., The Villages, FL.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany, are incomplete and will be announced
Shapiro Administration Expands Access to REAL ID with Special REAL ID Days at Nearly 60 Driver License Centers on April 14
PennDOT also offers certain driver license and vehicle transactions online as a convenient way for customers to obtain services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
With only a few months left until the May 7 federal REAL ID enforcement begins, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is holding REAL ID Days events at 57 driver license centers on Monday, April 14. The events have been popular with residents, with over 8,500 people being assisted at previous REAL ID Days events.