Lawrenceville Dispatched
At 7:04 PM on Wednesday, Lawrenceville Fire Dept. dispatched for unknown type fire at Main & Franklin Streets.
CHIEF 8–HOLD ALL UNITS IN QUARTERS.
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Christena L. Pistner, 77, of Morianna Avenue, Bradford, PA
Christena L. Pistner, 77, of Morianna Avenue, Bradford, PA passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Olean General Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
PennDOT Announces Roadway Improvements on Route 219 in Elk and McKean Counties
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced roadwork will begin in April on Route 219 between Ridgway Township in Elk County and Lafayette Township in McKean County. Roadway repairs, resurfacing and paving, and drainage and guiderail updates will be performed in order to improve safety and ride quality for motorists traveling on the corridor.
Work on Route 219 is slated to begin on April 1, south of Lewis Run in McKean County, and on April 8, from Ridgway to Johnsonburg. Single lane closures with flaggers will be utilized for traffic control. Workers will be in the roadway and motorists are advised to be alert for sudden stops. Motorists are asked to use caution in the area, to be prepared for traffic delays, and not to follow trucks into the closed lane as they deliver material.
This project involves roadway reconstruction, paving, drainage improvements, installation of guiderail, placement of pavement markings, and related tasks. Glenn O. Hawbaker is the contractor on this $5.2 million project.
Project completion is estimated for late October 2024. All work and scheduling is weather dependent.
R. Dwight ‘Squirell’ Gross, 80, of Clearfield, PA; A Coudersport Native
Russell Dwight Gross
R. Dwight ‘Squirell’ Gross, 80, of Clearfield, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at his home.
He was born on May 14, 1943 in Coudersport, a son of the late Raymond L. Gross and Margaret L. (Freeman) Gross.
In June of 1967, he married his first wife, Sandra L. Notor of Clearfield, and on August 21, 1999 he married Darlene J Litz of Clearfield at the Centre Grove United Methodist Church in Clearfield.
Surviving are his wife Darlene; daughter-in-law Erin Gross of Montgomery, AL; three grandchildren, Jackson, Jameson, and Georgia Gross all of Montgomery, AL; a brother, Charles Gross of Coudersport; and a sister, Carol Shroeder of Coudersport.
Along with his parents parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jason L Gross; a sister, Evelyn Jenigen; and his twin brother, Ronald Duane Gross.
Rollover Crash Tuesday Night in Knoxville
Knoxville-Deerfield Vol. Fire Company
MSG: DISPATCHED: 03/26/24 21:49:50
MVAI : MVA WITH INJURIES
118 E MAIN ST, Apt , KNOXVILLE
Dept 6,5,25,26, Wellsboro UPMC medics dispatched for a motor vehicle accident reported two vehicles, one rollover. It was reported a vehicle struck a parked car and rolled over. Rescue 6-8, Chief 6-20 responded and arrived on scene reporting one vehicle on its roof.
Command reported 1 ALS patient. Engine 6-2 and Chief 6-30 responded and pulled in on the west side of the incident creating a safe zone for responders to work. Command put a helicopter on standby. Squad 5-18 arrived on the scene and assisted with patient care. Engine 5-3 arrived on the scene and was staged at the intersection to be ready to go to the LZ.
Chief 5-10 provided an update to the responding medic and it was called for the helicopter to go airborne. Command set the LZ at the airstrip in Knoxville and Engine 5-3 was Landing Zone Officer. Ambulances 26-6 and 26-7 responded as well as micu 4 from Wellsboro. After some time the helicopter aborted due to weather. The ambulance went en route to the hospital.
Fire units remained on scene for a brief time until the vehicle was removed and all units went back into service. Truly amazing TEAM work by all agencies, Dept 6,5,26, UPMC medic, TC 911, PSP, and Whites Towing
As always our thoughts and prayers go out to the patient for a speedy recovery
Please slow down when seeing emergency personnel at the scene of an emergency
UAHS to host ConnectLife blood drives this April
BRADFORD, PA / OLEAN, NY – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), hospital campuses of Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), will be hosting community blood drives. Both blood drives are in collaboration with ConnectLife, the region’s only community blood bank.
The OGH blood drive will take place on Tuesday, April 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. which will be coordinated on the ConnectLife Bus at the Mildred Milliman Outpatient Surgery Center across the street from OGH. Anyone can make an appointment at www.connectlifegiveblood.org with the sponsor code 000485, or by calling (716) 529-4270.
On Wednesday, April 3, BRMC will be hosting a blood drive in the main lobby from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments can be made at www.connectlifegiveblood.org with the sponsor code 000468, or by calling Kim Murphey at (814) 362-8298.
Allegany County Tax Foreclosure Auction Postponed Until Further Notice
Belmont, New York – At the Allegany County Ways & Means Committee meeting this afternoon, County Treasurer Terri Ross announced that the tax foreclosure auction that was scheduled to run from April 22, 2024, through May 6, 2026, has been postponed until further notice.
County Treasurer Ross stated, “In light of the current negotiations at the state level on new procedures and policies for the collection of delinquent taxes and eventually foreclosure, it was determined, in consultation with our outside and internal counsel and County Administrator, that in the best interest of the County, we would postpone our property auction sales until a later date. We do not believe that the procedures/process will be developed for the distribution of any surplus from the auction. We will wait until the state adopts legislation. Waiting for the law changes to be adopted at the state level will give us the guidance that we need to meet the adopted requirements.”
Elizabeth A. “Liz” Geci, 93, of St. Marys, PA
Elizabeth A. “Liz” Geci, 93, of St. Marys, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Patricia Ann Miesowitz, 77, of Smethport, PA
Smethport – Patricia Ann Miesowitz, 77, of Smethport, PA passed away Tuesday (March 26, 2024) at Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
PA Permit Violation Issued in Chatham Twp.
| PA Permit Violation Issued to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Chatham Township, Tioga County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 3/25/2024 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Chatham Township, Tioga 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. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-03-25 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Smethport Area High School Student Of The Week Brennan Donovan
Brennan Donovan is the engineering student of the week at Seneca Highlands CTC. Brennan is a senior from Smethport Area High School. He has been a top student academically for the past three years in the engineering program. Brennan is a successful program completer, recently scoring the highest yet for our school on the written portion of the NOCTI exam. This qualified him as advanced on the NOCTI. Brennan also works at McKeirnan’s Bus Garage, performing light maintenance and custodial tasks for them.
Penn College spotlight on sports: Golf opener Friday
After a fall season that included a first-place finish in the United East Fall Preview, Pennsylvania College of Technology golf coach Rob Lytle looks to use five spring outings to sharpen his team as it seeks to defend its regular-season-ending United East Championship and earn a second-straight trip to the NCAA Division III Championship.
The Wildcats open their season on Friday and Saturday in the Pennsylvania Classic, hosted by Penn State Altoona on the Penn State White and Blue courses.
“Spring practice has gone well so far. We have been fortunate to have some good spring weather to get on the course and be outside. The team has been working hard on all aspects of their games to prepare for the season,” Lytle said, entering his second full season.
Robert C. Taylor, 83, of St. Marys, PA
Robert C. “Bob” Taylor, 83, of St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Howard Earl Ott, 83, of Big Run, PA
The enigmatic life of Howard Earl Ott, of Big Run, PA concluded on Monday, March 25, at Riverside Manor. He was just five days shy of 84.
Howard was born on March 30, 1940, in Punxsutawney, the seventh child of the late Donald James and Gertrude Caroline (Zimmerman) Ott. Growing up in the Harmony/Adrian area, he and his eight siblings knew sacrifice and hardship, growing up in post-WWII America in a single-parent environment.
He graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School in 1957, and later enlisted in the USAF, training at Lackland AFB in Texas, then serving as an MP in exotic locations such as Morocco and the Deep South. His duties included defense and security of the B52s and other large aircraft vital to the nuclear capabilities of the U.S. military. Just prior to his honorable discharge in 1962, Howard met Jennieve (Jenny Vee) Gillentine while serving at the Blytheville, Arkansas Air Force Base. They were married on May 25, 1962, and later made their home in Big Run for over 60 years. Howard worked as a meatcutter at the A&P Market, in Punxsutawney before beginning an apprenticeship with IBEW and continuing in that field until his retirement.
Howard enjoyed college sports and was an avid Penn State football fan attending many seasons worth of home and Bowl games. He also enjoyed and supported high school sports and local youth athletics. Upon retiring, he developed a passion for golf and scored a hole-in-one on July 31, 2008. He continued to play the game into his 80s and until he was no longer physically able to do so.
He was a Freemason and a member of the Coudersport Consistory, also a proud member of the Jaffa Shriners.
Howard was preceded in death by his wife; two infant brothers; his brother, Russel; and sisters Delores, Beverley, Carol, Ruth, Sara, Geraldine and Cheryl.
Surviving Howard are his four children, Leslie Baxter and husband Kenneth of Salem, Utah, Donald Ott and wife Cheryl of Linesville, Daniel Ott of West Jordan, Utah, and Darrin Ott and wife Karen of Coudersport; nine grandchildren, Michelle Baxter-Maynard, Chad Baxter and wife Jen, Megan Jepperson, K.C. Baxter, Christian Baxter, Josiah Ott, Owen Ott, Ameilia Ott and Ethan Ott; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Fire Alarm at Whitesville School
At 11:10 AM on Wednesday, Whitesville Fire Dept. & Independence Rescue have been dispatched to Whitesville Central School for a fire alarm.
11:17 AM–School called reporting FALSE ALARM.
Basic Sign Language and Intermediate Sign Language Offered This Spring!
How many times do we encounter hearing-impaired people and wish that we could communicate with them? As we age, we gradually lose some of our hearing. Sign language can help. Also, mothers of pre-lingual children can use sign language as a tool with their little ones. Here is your opportunity to learn basic sign language that could help you communicate with someone you care about.
Three Buchanan’s Pharmacy Locations Sold To Rite Aid; Westfield & Elkland Stores Remain Open
It is with mixed emotions we announce the sale of three of our locations to Rite Aid. It was a decision we did not reach lightly. Due to poor insurance reimbursement, independent pharmacies across the country are being forced to close their doors. Pharmacy organizations representing all sectors of retail pharmacy have been aggressively asking legislators to address these issues with the pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) for quite some time. Unfortunately, they have been slow in taking action. It simply is not a sustainable business model when total reimbursement is less than the costs we pay for medications.
Thank you to everyone in the surrounding communities who have supported our business over the years. We appreciate you. It has been our pleasure to take care of your prescription needs.
A huge thank you to ALL of our employees, both past and present. We value each and every one of you. You are what made our business successful for over 40 years.
We are grateful that Rite Aid remains committed to serving rural Pennsylvania and has offered employment to all of our current staff in Potter and McKean counties. No action is required on your part to transfer your prescriptions. All of the prescriptions from our Eldred and Smethport locations will be automatically transferred to Rite Aid in Port Allegany and all of the prescriptions from our Coudersport pharmacy will be automatically transferred to Rite Aid in Coudersport. The last day of business in our Smethport location will be Monday, April 8th, Eldred will be Tuesday, April 9th, and Coudersport will be Wednesday, April 10th.
Please note that there is no change to our Westfield and Elkland locations. With a more diverse and better payor mix in Tioga County, those stores will continue to remain open and it will be business as usual. Once again, we are continuing to operate our stores in Westfield and Elkland.
We sincerely appreciate the support of our valued patients over the past several decades. It has been a privilege to serve you.
Buchanan Brothers Pharmacy
