Port Allegany Fire Dept. dispatched for Gas Leak
At 5:11 PM on Wednesday, Port Allegany Fire Dept. dispatched to 58 Pearl Street for a natural gas leak.
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Roulette Ambulance to Railroad Avenue
At 4:42 PM on Wednesday, Roulette ambulance has been called to Railroad Avenue for a female fall victim with rib injury & difficulty breathing.
Port Allegany Ambulance to Rt. 155
At 4:33 PM on Wednesday, Port Allegany ambulance has been dispatched to Rt. 155 for a fall victim. Possible lift assist.
Coudersport Ambulance to Maple Street
At 4:30 PM on Wednesday, Coudersport Ambulance has been called to Maple Street for a fall victim with a possible head injury.
Letha A. (Dickinson) Teed, 92, of Wellsboro, PA
Letha A. (Dickinson) Teed, 92, of Wellsboro, PA passed away Wednesday December 28, 2022 at Broad Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation.Â
She was born February 15, 1930, in Wellsboro, to Ezra and Alta (Patrick) Dickinson. On June 24, 1950 she married Ernest H. Teed, and together they raised three children and shared 69 years of marriage.Â
Letha worked outside the home cleaning houses and offices, and was an employee at Witts Nursing Home in Nauvoo, but she was happy to consider her vocation, that of a homemaker. She had been a member of the Oregon Hill Grace Chapel. Letha and Ernest maintained a camper at Petticoat Junction in Cedar Run for 40 years and loved their time there. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting, gardening and canning, and was proud of her flower beds.
Letha is survived by her two sons:Â Larry Teed of Wellsboro and Scott Teed of Liberty; a daughter:Â Sandi (Victor) Johnson of Asheboro, NC; five grandchildren:Â Colin, Stephen, Todd, Karen, and Brittany; four great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a brother-in-law:Â LeRoy Teed of Oregon Hill.Â
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers:Â Larue and Don Dickinson, and a sister:Â Angie Fletcher.
Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Letha’s life from 11am-1pm Tuesday January 3, 2023 at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, a funeral will follow at 1pm in the funeral home. Burial will be in Oregon Hill Cemetery.Â
To share a memory or condolence, visit www.tusseymosher.com.
Phoenix & Port A Ambulance to Rt. 46 in Norwich
At 4:12 PM on Wednesday, Phoenix Ambulance & Port Allegany ambulance have been dispatched to Rt. 46 in Norwich Township for a patient with chest pain.
John C. McLaren, 82, of Lindholm Road, Mount Jewett, PA
John C. McLaren, 82, of Lindholm Road, Mount Jewett, PA passed away Sunday (Dec. 25, 2022) at his residence.
He was born on Feb. 3, 1940, in Johnstown. On Feb. 15, 1969, in Toledo, Ohio, he married Rose Switala, who survives.
John was a heavy equipment operator with the union in Toledo. John used to hunt in this area and he and Rose moved here after his retirement.
He was a life member of the Mount Jewett American Legion and the Mount Jewett VFW. He also was the Shriners, Zenobia Shrine, in Perrysburg, Ohio, the Free and Accepted Masons Harbor Light Lodge #746, the Mount Jewett Sportsman Club and the Wilcox Sportsman Club.
John had also served in the Army during the Vietnam War.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one sister, Mary “Suzie” Karalfa of Toledo, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Gary and Dennis McLaren.
Friends will be received at the Cummings Funeral Home on Thursday (Dec. 29) from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral ceremony will be conducted on Friday (Dec. 30) at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. David Pflieger, officiating. Burial and military honors will follow in Nebo Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Zenobia Shrine, 8048 Broadstone Blvd., Perrysburg, OH 43551 or to the donor’s choice.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
David L. Bizzarro, 73, of 23 River Street, Bradford, PA
David L. Bizzarro, 73, of 23 River Street, Bradford, PA passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at his residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
RECALLS
Alpha Foods Issues a Product Recall Due to Undeclared Milk in Meatless Burritos & Breakfast Sandwiches
Alpha Foods, Glendale, California (December 21, 2022) – Out of an abundance of caution, Miso Brothers, Inc. dba Alpha Foods, is voluntarily recalling its Meatless Breakfast Sandwiches and Burritos due to traces of undeclared milk (Casein – a milk protein), that may pose a health risk for those with milk allergies.
The Meatless Breakfast Sandwiches and Burritos were distributed nationally throughout retail stores and shipped directly to consumers who purchased our products online.
GFA Production (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Easy Care First Aid® Burn Cream and First Aid Kits Due to Microbial Contamination
December 23, 2022 – Xiamen, Fujian, GFA Production (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Easy Care first aid® AfterBurn ® Cream, 0.9 g single-use packets. The single use packets are sold in boxes of 10 or packaged in certain First Aid kits. This recall is to the consumer level. FDA analysis found the product to be contaminated with Bacillus licheniformis, and Bacillus sonorensis.
Norwich Township Volunteer Fire Department Elects Officers for 2023
Norwich Township Volunteer Fire Department
Congratulations to the 2023 Officers:
President – Ed Hairston
Vice President – Andy Angell
Secretary- Sally Bennett
Social Secretary- Denise Hale
Chief 12 – Dan Lyons
1st Asst Chief – William Gallup
2nd Asst Chief – Marlin Hairston
3rd Asst Chief – Brian M. Lathrop
Fire Police Captain – Barb Sherman
Fire Police Lt. – Ed Hairston
Tri-County Delegates – Bill Gallup & Brad Curran Jr
Tri-County Alternates – Andy Angell & Joe Britton Jr
Congratulations also to the Relief Association Officers:
President- Brian M. Lathrop
Vice President- Blaine Puller
Secretary- Denise Hale
Treasurer – Barb Sherman
BRMC meals on wheels receives ARPA grant
Bradford, PA – The McKean County Commissioners and the McKean County Community Foundation (MCCF) has recently awarded the Meals on Wheels program, which is coordinated at Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC), a $10,000 grant through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).Â
Scott A. Canfield, Jr., 40, of Bradford, PA
Scott A. Canfield, Jr., 40, of Bradford, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.
He was born on December 14, 1982 in Bradford; a son of Scott Canfield Sr. and Carol Jackson Richardson of Bradford.
In addition to his mother; he is also survived by four children, Cole Canfield, Elijah Canfield, Kadence Canfield and Jaxon Canfield all of Bradford; two brothers, Ron Jackson of Bradford and Allen Canfield of Grand Prairie, TX; one sister, Tara Canfield of Grand Prairie, TX; one aunt, Kathy Witherell of Bradford; one uncle, Jim Jackson of Cowarts, AL and three nieces, Sierra and Kendra Jackson and Kaileigh Major.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.
Registration Now Open for NPRC’s Spring 2023 Semester
Do your future plans include taking college courses? The Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) Spring 2023 semester begins Wednesday, January 18th, bringing affordable education to a classroom near you!  Nearly forty courses are being offered, including Introduction to Psychology, Interpersonal Communication, Foundations of Math, Music Appreciation, and Environmental Biology. These courses are part of five associate degrees – Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Liberal Studies, and Social Sciences. If you are not interested in pursuing an associate degree at this time, NPRC’s team will help you select courses or training that meets your educational goals.  Â
These courses are perfect for recent high school graduates, mid-career adults seeking to advance their career or begin a new one, and even current eligible high school juniors and seniors who want to earn college credits while still in high school. This program is affordable with tuition rates 70% less than the average tuition at brick-and-mortar institutions. Students with a high school diploma or GED pay $185 per credit hour. Current eligible high school students pay $60 per credit hour. Institutional Aid and scholarship opportunities are available.
These courses are offered at the Education Council’s Coudersport office, as well as more than 20 additional locations throughout northwestern Pennsylvania.
The Spring 2023 registration deadline is Thursday, January 12, 2023. For more information, contact the NPRC admissions team at admissions@rrcnpa.org or (814) 230-9010.
Missing Child Alert CANCELLED Child Found
Missing From: ROCHESTER, New York
Date Missing: 12/26/2022
CARTIER WEBB-TERRY
DOB: 11/10/2022
Sex: Male
HGT: 2’00”
WGT: 10 lbs.
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Race: Black
Other Information: Cartier Webb-Terry is a 6-week-old missing child who is believed to be endangered and may be in need of medical attention. He was last seen on Rosalind Street in the city of Rochester, Monroe County at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 26. Cartier is believed to be with his non-custodial mother, Shelenese Webb and may have travelled to Canandaigua.
Case Date: 12/28/2022
Last Seen With
SHELENESE WEBB
DOB: 08/01/1990
Sex: Female
HGT: 5’08”
WGT: 157 lbs.
Hair: Red
Eyes: Brown
Race: Black
Rochester City Police Department
(585) 528-2226 or 911
PFBC TO HOLD FISHERIES AND HATCHERIES COMMITTEE MEETING VIRTUALLY ON JANUARY 4, 2023
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will conduct a meeting of the Fisheries and Hatcheries Committee on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m. This meeting will be held online with committee members participating remotely.
Because this meeting is being held in a virtual format, the process for accepting public comment will be different than an in-person gathering. Public comments pertaining to the agenda can be submitted by calling (717) 705-7846 beginning on Thursday, December 29 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, December 30 at 12:00 p.m. Recorded comments will be limited to 5 minutes and will be presented to committee members prior to the meeting.
This meeting may be viewed remotely by joining the webinar from your internet browser using this link:
https://pfbc.webex.com/pfbc/j.php?MTID=me9479d8da0314f5304e6521158d9fcac
If prompted, please enter the following information:
Webinar number (access code): 2632 145 1277
Webinar password: public (782542 from phones)
PFBC TO HOLD FISHERIES AND HATCHERIES COMMITTEE MEETING VIRTUALLY ON JANUARY 4, 2023
HARRISBURG, Pa. (December 28) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will conduct a meeting of the Fisheries and Hatcheries Committee on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m. This meeting will be held online with committee members participating remotely.
Because this meeting is being held in a virtual format, the process for accepting public comment will be different than an in-person gathering. Public comments pertaining to the agenda can be submitted by calling (717) 705-7846 beginning on Thursday, December 29 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, December 30 at 12:00 p.m. Recorded comments will be limited to 5 minutes and will be presented to committee members prior to the meeting.
This meeting may be viewed remotely by joining the webinar from your internet browser using this link:
https://pfbc.webex.com/pfbc/j.php?MTID=me9479d8da0314f5304e6521158d9fcac
If prompted, please enter the following information:
Webinar number (access code): 2632 145 1277
Webinar password: public (782542 from phones)
ALLEGANY COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS AGENDA – December 28, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – Legislator Adam B. Cyr
INVOCATION – Legislator Gretchen Hanchett
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
- Board Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2022 – motion to approve
ON THE DESKS:
- January 2023 Calendar
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS, ETC.
- Correspondence from the Allegany County Farm Bureau inviting Board members to attend their
annual holiday celebration on January 11, 2023, at the Wellsville Brewing Company in
Wellsville. - Correspondence from HuFriedyGroup (formerly Crosstex International, Inc.) indicating that their
facility located in Cuba will be relocated to Rush, NY, and Mentor, OH, and approximately 29
employees will lose their jobs. - Correspondence from the Allegany County Social Services Department Foster Care Unit
thanking the Board for collecting children’s books for the Foster Care Christmas party.
RESOLUTIONS:
- Resolution Intro Nos. 267-22 and 405-22 through 462-22 (Please note that Resolution Intro. No. 461-
22 was not pre-filed and will require a 2/3 vote to consider from the floor.)
AUDITS
ADJOURN
Port Allegany Dispatched For Natural Gas Leak
At 11:22 AM on Wednesday, Port Allegany Fire Dept. has been dispatched to 3236 Rt. 155 North for a natural gas leak inside a building.
Wellsboro Dispatched for Pole Fire
At 11:17 AM on Wednesday, Wellsboro Fire Dept. dispatched to a pole fire on Rt. 660 near Perry Road. Power company notified.
NORTHWEST PRESENTS CHECK
Front Row: Doug Gaffey and Angel Fritz
Middle: Jim Ryan, Leah Whiteman, Mark Saline, and Doug Bauer
Back: Jason Gabler
Elk County- Angel Fritz from Northwest Bank presented a generous donation to Doug Gaffey, St. Marys Area United Way President; Jim Ryan St. Marys Area United Way Vice-President; Jason Gabler, United Way Corporate Campaign Chair; Doug Bauer, United Way Payroll Campaign Chair; Leah Whiteman, United Way board member; and Mark Saline, United Way board member. Â
Northwest’s corporate donation of $2,000 will support the St. Marys Area United Way 2022 campaign. The United Way’s 2022 campaign goal is $170,000. Funding raised in 2022 will be available for eligible organizations to seek grant funding for 2023. In order to be eligible for funding from the St. Marys Area United Way, an agency must: have a current 501(c)(3) status, provide services to citizens living within the St. Marys Area School District, provide services to meet health and human welfare needs, and be registered with the PA State Bureau of Charitable Solicitation or be exempt from registration. The St. Marys Area United Way encourages any organization interested in seeking grant funding to inquire by calling 814.781.6000 to receive an application. The 2022 grant application deadline was December 15, 2022, with grant awards announced in 2023.
As a result of the 2021 campaign, the St. Marys Area United Way provided grant awards to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Boys & Girls Club of St. Marys, Boys Scouts-Bucktail Council, CAPSEA, Catholic Charities, City of St. Marys Parks and Recreation, Dickinson Center, Fox Township Sportsmen Youth Program, Girl Scouts of Western PA, Guardian Angel Center, Life & Independence for Today, St. Marys Area School District, St. Marys Interparish Rooted Youth Ministry, St. Marys Library and the Veteran’s Memorial-Eternal Flame located on the Diamond downtown St. Marys.
The St. Marys Area United Way has served the citizens of the City of St. Marys and surrounding counties since 1925. The St. Marys Area United Way relies on the contributions from companies and local individuals. Those donations support the financial needs of non-profit agencies that serve the health and human welfare needs of our community. If you would like to become one of these individual or corporate donors, please call 781.6000 or mail your check to the St. Marys Area United Way, 44 So. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.
UWBA Request for Proposals Deadline Due
Immediate —The United Way of the Bradford Area is currently accepting Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 2023 calendar year. Local 501(c)3 health and human service organizations who would like to apply for funding can submit an RFP by 2:00 pm on Friday, December 30, 2022.Â
Interested agencies with programs in health, education and financial stability are welcome to submit an application.
All applications are reviewed by committees comprised of United Way Board members, with recommendations being presented to the full board for final approval. Awarded agencies will be announced in late February and will receive a monthly allocation to begin on March 1, 2023.
For more information or to receive an application, please contact Sarah Lonzi, Executive Director, at sarah.lonzi@uwbanews.org or 814-368-6181.
PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for New Year’s Holiday
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, December 31, 2022, through Monday, January 2, 2023, in observance of the New Year’s holiday.
Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website, www.dmv.pa.gov.
Driver and vehicle online services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and include driver’s license, photo ID and vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver license and vehicle registration restoration letters; ability to pay driver license or vehicle insurance restoration fee; driver license and photo ID duplicates; and driver exam scheduling. There are no additional fees for using online services.
A complete listing of PennDOT driver and photo license center closings in 2022 is available online. If you are planning to visit one of PennDOT’s On-Line Messenger Service Centers, please call ahead for hours of operation during holidays.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following twitter regional alerts.
