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The Potter-Tioga Maple weekend is celebrating their 21st year of hosting the art of maple syrup creation. There are 17 participating farms and educational experiences throughout the two counties on March 15 and 16 from 10 AM - 4 PM. Photo by Andy Lychalk, Jr.
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John Peter Himchak, Jr., 62, of Bethesda, Maryland, died peacefully Tuesday morning, May 7, 2024, at his residence, after suffering an apparent heart attack. John was born November 23, 1961, in Washington, D.C. He was the son of the late John and Ann Marie Bleech Himchak. He was a lifelong resident of the Washington D.C. and Bethesda Maryland area. He was owner and operator of the John Himchak Construction Company, Inc.
John was a member of St. Gregory of Nyssa Byzantine Catholic Church, Beltsville, MD
John was a kind, loving person, who always put his family first.
Betty B. Fasnacht, 92, of Warren, PA, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the Rouse Home.
Born on May 19, 1931, in Roaring Spring, PA, she was the daughter of the late Earl Ray and Mary Myers Beegle. Betty had lived in Warren since 1984, moving to the area from Bradford, PA where she had lived for 20 years. She was a 1981 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford with a B.A. in English Writing. She was employed at the Warren State Hospital for 12 years as a registered nurse, retiring on July 1, 1996. While living in Bradford, Betty was the first woman executive at the Bradford Era newspaper, working as city editor from 1970 until 1975. She also served as church organist at Grace Lutheran Church and Temple Beth El in Bradford
Betty was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates fan and enjoyed reading, walking, and doing jigsaw puzzles.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two people were killed in a house fire in Ellicottville early Friday morning, according to fire authorities.
Crews responded to the home on Bryant Hill Road around 1:40 a.m. Friday. The fire was contained and extinguished to where it started, but the two people in the home had died.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The stage is no bigger than on the national championship level and three Pennsylvania College of Technology teams will be there this week.
The golf team is in Boulder City, Nevada, where play begins Tuesday in the NCAA Division III Championship.
The women’s softball team, fresh off winning the United East Championship on Saturday, will play in D-III action Thursday-Saturday at the regional level of the NCAA championships (the selection show will be streamed live on NCAA.com at 11 a.m. Monday).
Archers will compete Thursday-Sunday in the USA Archery Collegiate Target Nationals in Statesboro, Georgia.
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Two weeks ago at the United East Championship, everything came together for Rob Lytle’s Wildcats for the second straight year as they claimed the team crown and a berth at nationals.
Just after 6:00 pm on Saturday, Star Hose Company was dispatched for a single-vehicle crash with a person trapped. Rescue 3, Squad 3, and the Assistant Chief responded with 8 firefighters. Units arrived to find a passenger car overturned with one person trapped inside. The Rescue Company stabilized the vehicle and used the Jaws of Life to free the patient who was then transported to a local hospital by Port Area Ambulance Service.
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On May 11, at 10:33 pm Westfield Fire Dept. was dispatched to the Mt. Laurel Recovery Center for a commercial structure fire. Knoxville has also been dispatched
“Scuba Joe” reaches into Pine Creek to pick the winners for the 2nd Annual Duck Derby held by the Galeton 4th of July Parade Booster Club.
This event was held during the 4th Annual King of the Wing event sponsored by the Galeton Chamber of Commerce held at the John J. Collins Park. Even though we have had rain the last couple of days, the event was free of any rain from 10 AM – 4 PM.
The winners of the race were 1st place: Cora Shadle, 2nd place Dan Brown, and 3rd place Colleen Osgood.
The King of Wing had 5 competitors creating numerous flavors of wings for everyone to enjoy. They were from far as Philadelphia and 4 were within a 12 mile of range of Galeton. Thank you to Steve Benna of the Galeton Area Chamber of Commerce for chairing this great event. Photo by Andy Lychalk Jr.
At 6:05 PM on Saturday, Port Allegany Fire & EMS was dispatched to 5805 Rt.155 South for a rollover vehicle crash with possible entrapment. Report an unrestrained, unresponsive female, now responsive. Air medical not available due to weather. Extrication is complete. Crews are searching for a possible second patient.
Roulette ambulance was dispatched & RECALLED as it is confirmed there is no second patient.
On May 2nd, 2024 City of Bradford Police conducted a traffic stop on Main Street in Bradford. One of the occupants was identified as Stephanie Kay Ohara. Police determined Ohara was a Fugitive from Justice having an active County Bench Warrant from a prior case. Ohara was taken into custody and transported to McKean County Jail.
Pictured, (front row, left to right) Becky Naylor, Mike Naylor, Jesse Werts, Pete Fuller; (back) Tim Garity, Jr., Tim Garity, Sr., Ilene Altenhein, Cheryl Smith and Dewayne Werts.
Hiding in plain view – that is what has been said about AMEIA (Allegheny Mountain Engine and Implement Association) by locals who did not even realize that the organization exists.
A change in leadership and the embracing of new ideas and new members has started to change that. There are now displays that change periodically to draw attention from the road. While the grounds have always been well-maintained, focus has been placed on improving the grounds to being used more regularly.
AMEIA is a 501c3. It is a family oriented organization that is always looking for a way to give back to the community. If you are looking for a low cost event to take the family to this summer, the AMEIA directors cordially invite you to attend the 46th annual show July 26-28.
This is a free event. Donations are accepted to offset costs, but there is no entrance fee. Anyone interested in getting involved is encouraged to stop by any time the gate is open. AMEIA offers many opportunities for community-minded individuals and families to volunteer. Little ones can even volunteer alongside an adult.
Please consider helping this organization grow and give back to the community.
Email alleghenymeia@gmail.com for more information or with questions. AMEIA website and Facebook page will be functional in the near future.
Allegany County, NY, May 6, 2024 – The Allegany-Cattaraugus-Chautauqua Fund for Women (ACC FFW) announced today its seventh annual Mother’s Day Campaign, which allows donors to make a contribution in honor or memory of women who have made a difference in their lives in order to support women seeking continued betterment.
Leave the details to us! Join the Bradford Area Public Library on a bus trip to the Chautauqua Institution to hear author, Geraldine Brooks speak on Thursday, July 25. The library will handle the tickets, driving and parking; enabling attendees to thoroughly enjoy the outing.
Brooks has written nine books, with five of them – Horse, The Secret Chord, Caleb’s Crossing, Year of Wonders, and March – selected as Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle (CLSC) book picks. The novel March earned Brooks the Pulitzer Prize in fiction. Brooks began her career as a journalist in Sydney before becoming a correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, reporting on conflicts in Bosnia, Somalia, and the Middle East. In 1990, she and her husband Tony Horwitz were honored with the Overseas Press Club Award for their outstanding coverage of the Gulf War. The next year, they were recognized with a citation for excellence for their series “War and Peace.” In 2016, she was named an Officer in the Order of Australia. She now lives on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.
(Pictured from the left: Gregory LaRocca, Journey Health System’s Board Chair; Maurice Cashman, 2024 BEACON Award Honoree & Beacon Light Behavioral Health System’s Board Chair; and Guy Signor, Journey Health System’s President & CEO.)
BRADFORD, PA (May 9, 2024)— Beacon Light Behavioral Health System, Beacon Light Adult Residential Services and Journey Health System, held their annual board and donor appreciation event with nearly 70 people on May 9 at the Pennhills Club in Bradford. Agency leaders thanked board members for volunteering and the donors in the community for providing philanthropic support toward the agency’s mission.
The program commenced with a prayer by Father Leo Gallina. Gregory LaRocca, Journey Health System’s Board Chair, delivered a warm welcome message, followed by an introduction of all of the Board members. Their Boards’ combined total of 319 years of service was applauded, along with the longest tenure of 49 years held by Bob Saunders.
Years of Service milestone awards were presented to: Craig Hartburg for 35 years; Richard Esch and David Ferguson for 20 years; Anne Albright, Dee Baxter, Maurice (Maury) Cashman, Jean Hvizdzak and Gregory LaRocca for 15 years; Bill Chapman, Karen Costello-Pecht and Cindy Zembryki for 10 years; and Norm Strotman for five years of service.
The 11th Annual B.E.A.C.O.N. Award was presented to Maurice Cashman. B.E.A.C.O.N. stands for Being an Enthusiastic Advocate for Community and Organizational Needs and is awarded each year to an individual who exemplifies service to the Beacon Light companies.
“Whether he is at work, with his family, or in the community, Maury is passionate,” said Guy Signor, president and CEO. “Maury is an enthusiastic advocate not only for Beacon Light, but the entire community of Warren.”
With 15 years of dedicated service, Cashman currently serves as Chair on the Board of Directors for Beacon Light Behavioral Health System. Additionally, he serves as a member of the Journey Health System Board of Directors, contributing his expertise to various committees including Executive, Corporate Governance, Development, Strategic Plan Oversight, and Finance. Maury’s extensive involvement underscores his profound dedication to fostering excellence and driving positive change within both Beacon Light and Journey Health System.
“I wish to thank Maury for his dedication to Beacon Light and Journey Health System”, added Jennifer Gesing, executive director of Beacon Light Behavioral Health System. “He’s always been available to me to offer advice, help establish relationships in the Warren community and make Beacon Light better a place.”
Cashman stated, “I did not set out to win this award 15 years ago. However, my goal was to be the best board member that I could be by bringing my strengths in finance and my business background to the organization. This continues to me goal going forward.”
The evening closed with a live video with Beacon Light Behavioral Health System’s children’s programs.
Signor thanked HUB International for co-sponsoring the event, all of the agency’s staff, donors and honorees for their continued support. He also noted the thousands of children and adults who received treatment throughout Beacon Light’s over 120 years of service. Each day, their programs touch more than a 1,100 individuals in some way, and whether it’s in a family therapy session, a structured group home setting, a peer-led mental illness recovery journey, or alternative classrooms teaching life skills.
“It is through your efforts and commitment that our future caring for the most vulnerable members of our community is secure. So, this night is about thanking all of you,” added Signor.
For more information about career opportunities or donating to Beacon Light Behavioral Health System and Beacon Light Adult Residential Services, please visit www.beacon-light.org.
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Journey Health System supports the following behavioral health affiliates: Beacon Light Behavioral Health System, Beacon Light Adult Residential Services, Deerfield Behavioral Health, Dickinson Center, Forest-Warren Mental Wellness Association, and Stairways Behavioral Health. The Journey Health System Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from each organization which deliver mental health care to 21 counties across Pennsylvania. For more information, visit www.journeyhealth.org.
Photo (From left): UAHS leaders pose with the BRMC 2024 nurse award nominees and honorees. David Monroe, chief administrative officer, BRMC, Brooke Lipps, RN, Rachel Windsor, BSN, RN, Shirley O’Dell, RN, Amanda Wehler, RN, Ann Kriner, RN, and Jennifer Ruggles, MSN, RN, chief nursing officer, UAHS.
BRADFORD, PA / OLEAN, NY- Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), which is comprised of Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), honored numerous nurses across both hospital campuses throughout nurse’s week which ran from May 6 through May 10.
On Wednesday, May 8 there was a nurse award reception hosted in the main lobby of BRMC. The event was sponsored by longtime physician, Dr. Luis Gonzalez, general surgery. The ceremony was well attended by hospital leaders, staff, and community members who were served refreshments after the awards were presented.
(From left): OGH 2024 nurse award honorees pose together. Meagan Winer, BSN, RN, Frances Perez, RN, Jesse Barnes, LPN, Katie Weaver, RN, and Amy Hayman, unit coordinator.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 5/08/2024 to EQT ARO LLC in Plunketts Creek Township, Lycoming county. CSL 402(b) – POTENTIAL POLLUTION – Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued under that authority by the Department.
