Shae A. Ebner, age 28 of Rochester, NY, passed away on Saturday August 26, 2023 in Austin, PA.
He was born on March 16, 1995 in Warsaw, NY a son to Dawn M. (Herbert) Ebner and John C. Ebner.
Shae was a 2013 graduate of Letchworth Central High School. He attended Keuka College and transferred to Finger Lake Community College where he received his bachelor’s degree in Music, and Sound Engineering.
He was employed by Iatse 25 Union in Rochester where he worked as a Stage Hand Rigger. Shae was a drummer in several local bands, The Domino King Band, Herbal Tonic and Faukai. He had a great love for music, a passion for living everyday to the fullest.
He was known for his hugs, infectious smile and having the kindest soul. He enjoyed playing basketball, soccer, hiking, bike riding and cooking. His favorite things in life were his family, friends, music and the love of his nephew Colter.
At 4:24 PM on Tuesday, Fox Township Fire & EMS have been dispatched to a multi car accident on the Million Dollar Highway at West Theresa Road. Minor injuries are reported.
At 4:04 PM on Tuesday, Mansfield & Blossburg Fire & EMS have been dispatched to a 2 vehicle crash on Route 6 near Tice Road in Sullivan Township. Report 3 ALS injury patients on scene. Additional ambulances dispatched from Western & Mansfield.
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, September 2, 2023, through Monday, September 4, 2023, in observance of the Labor Day 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.
Smethport — The McKean County Republican Committee will host a fall picnic on Thursday, September 14th, starting at 4 p.m. at the Hamlin Lake Park pavilion in Smethport.
Invited featured speakers include statewide judicial candidates as well as candidates for county and local government offices. Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson, Rep. Martin Causer and Sen. Cris Dush have also been invited to speak.
There is no charge and no need to RSVP for this event. Come out and meet the candidates and pick up campaign materials for the fall.
BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Alumni Association will recognize Dr. Michael Klausner, associate professor of sociology, and Richard “Rick” Weinberg ’94 during Alumni and Family Weekend Sept. 22-24.
Klausner will receive the Pitt-Bradford Alumni Association Teaching Excellence Award, and Weinberg will receive the Denny Lowery Distinguished Volunteer Award at a dinner Sept. 23.
Both Klausner and Weinberg will be recognized alongside Athletic Hall of Fame inductees Diego Vacaflores ’00 and men’s and women’s soccer coach Peter Butler at 5:30 p.m. in the Mukaiyama University Room of the Frame-Westerberg Commons. The cost is $25 for adults, $12 for children aged 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and under.
Weekend events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. For reservations, visit www.upb.pitt.edu/afw or call 814-362-5091.
Montoursville, PA – A pipe replacement project is set to begin next week on Route 3009 (Roundtop Road) in Charleston Township, Tioga County.
On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will begin replacing pipes along Roundtop Road during daylight hours. While work is being performed, the roadway will be closed to traffic between Mills Hill Road and Mt. Zion Spur Road. A detour will be in place using Route 3011 (Shumway Hill Road) and Route 6.
This project is expected to take one week, weather permitting. Motorists are urged to drive with caution in the area.
DEP aims to protect every Pennsylvanian’s Constitutional right to clean air and clean water and ensure communities most at risk from pollution and climate change have an equal seat at the table
Harrisburg, PA – The Shapiro Administration will adopt an updated Environmental Justice (EJ) Policy, which expands environmental safeguards throughout the Commonwealth, a milestone in updating a 20-year-old policy the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has used to guide protections for communities most vulnerable to environmental challenges. Environmental justice areas make up 20 percent of the entire Commonwealth.
“Pennsylvanians’ right to clean air and pure water is enshrined in our Constitution and I’m committed to protecting those rights – that’s why my Administration is elevating environmental justice work within DEP and implementing a new policy that will protect communities most at risk,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “The impacts of climate change aren’t limited to one community or another — they affect rural and urban areas alike, and every Pennsylvanian deserves to be able to let their children play outside without worrying about air quality and drink their tap water without fear of harmful chemicals. At my direction, Secretary Negrin and the Department of Environmental Protection will continue their important work to ensure every community, no matter their location, demographics, or wealth, has equal access to environmental protections.”
Following a public comment period, the Environmental Justice Policy is expected to be implemented on September 16, 2023. This updated policy will usher in deeper advancements for the Commonwealth’s environmental justice communities and is a critical benchmark towards the final EJ Policy, which is expected to be implemented by 2024. Additionally, DEP has developed an improved mapping tool to better identify EJ areas within the Commonwealth and has expanded the Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) and elevated its leadership to a more senior position within the DEP for the first time in Pennsylvania history to better serve EJ areas.
“Through the process of creating this EJ Policy and mapping tool, DEP reached out to community leaders to get input. The policy calls for proactively bringing communities together, to help make people aware of the rights they have around the environment and protect those rights. The emphasis on the Environmental Rights Amendment in this administration is an exciting change in perspective for the agency,” said Rafiyqa Muhammad, a member of the Environmental Justice Advisory Board, the body charged with making written recommendations to the Secretary concerning policies, practices, and actions that DEP may implement to advance the goals of Environmental Justice.
Michael A. Hoza, 85, of Galeton, PA, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport, PA.
Born September 30, 1937, in Wilpen, PA, he was a son of the late Steven and Mary (Fendorak) Hoza. On August 19, 1961, at St. Bibiana’s Catholic Church in Galeton, he married the former Marial Purdy, who survives.
Mike graduated from Lock Haven State Teacher’s College and then taught math and driver’s education at the Galeton Area School District for 35 years.
Victor E. KIENITZ, 93, of Hot Springs, SD, died Monday, August 21, 2023 at Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY.
Born December 10, 1929, in Smithwick, SD, he was the son of Henry and Phyllis Buoey Kienitz.
A hard-working farm boy and beloved brother, Victor enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 18. After basic training, he was sent to Camp Lee in Virginia for shoe repair school, which eventually sent him to work in Okinawa in the fall of 1949 until the fall of 1951.
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) alerted motorists that work to a deteriorated driving surface along Interstate 80 westbound in Cooper Township, Clearfield County, started today. This project will improve the ride quality and extend the life of the roadway surface.
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 or someone you care about.
Note: The following information is preliminary and may be supplemented or corrected as the investigation continues.
HARRISBURG – The investigation of a deadly August 12th house explosion in Plum Borough, Allegheny County, by the Safety Division of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) remains active and ongoing, exploring whether public utility infrastructure or operations contributed to the cause and circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.
OLEAN, N.Y., August 28, 2023 – Five graduates of area high schools recently received Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation-managed scholarship awards.
BRADFORD, Pa. – Judith Bodamer of Bradford has been named vice president for business affairs at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and will begin her new role Oct. 2.
Bodamer, who was chosen after a national search, also will serve on the President’s Cabinet. She will oversee all of the functions in Pitt-Bradford’s Office of Business Affairs, including business and financial reporting, facilities management, accounts payable, human resources and payroll, purchasing, computing and media services, and auxiliary services.
“Judy brings a wealth of business affairs-related experiences to our campus,” said Rick Esch, Pitt-Bradford’s president, “which will enable her to help enhance and strengthen all of the functions within that area.”
“She will be a great addition to our campus’s leadership team,” added Esch, who previously held the role until being named Pitt-Bradford’s president.
For the past eight years, Bodamer has served as the director of finance for the Bradford Area School District. In that role, she oversaw all of the district’s non-instructional services, including finance, payroll, accounts payable and purchasing, food service, transportation, maintenance, facility planning, risk management, and general business office operations.
While serving as the district’s director of finance, the district’s fund balances increased, taxes remained steady, multiple capital improvement projects were completed, and the district’s credit rating improved.
Prior to joining the Bradford Area School District, she served as the business manager for the Port Allegany School District for 14 years. During that time, she prepared and coordinated the district’s annual budget; maintained financial records; formulated long-range projections; and supervised accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax collections, debt service, and the insurance program.
Earlier in her career, Bodamer served as branch manager and then controller for the First National Bank of Port Allegany.
She is a Pitt-Bradford alumna, earning a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials and the Pennsylvania School Board Association.
Galeton Area Chamber of Commerce recently purchased an engraved brick in memory of Past President Lyle “Pete” Folk. Pete was president of Chamber in the late 1970’s and was on the Committee of the White Water Weekend Float Competition down Pine Creek. Pete continued to be a member of the chamber and supporter of Galeton until his death on May 20, 2022. Shown in photo is Allan McConaghay, caretaker of the Memory Brick program in the front of the Galeton Public Library.
Added experience and depth, new attackers, better team bonding and extra motivation to win. Those are the things that coach Tyler Mensch is counting on to get his Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s soccer team to the next level this season.
The Wildcats open at 7 p.m. Friday at Keystone College in the first of five nonconference road matches over nine days.
“One of our Achilles heels over the years has been our results on the road, and unfortunately, the way our two-year agreements align for this fall, we are road-heavy to begin the season. We talked about it a lot in the spring on how can we be better prepared for road matches this fall, knowing we were going to have a busy first 10 days of our season. We have a deep roster where we feel like we can go further into our bench to hopefully save some legs during our busy stretch,” Mensch said.
After a season during which first-year coach Ian Scheller’s Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s soccer team reached the United East Conference semifinals, Scheller has one expectation for this year’s players: Do your job.
“Everyone on the team prides themselves on their ability to work hard and also possess the ability to impact a game in many ways. It is important to not try to do too much, trusting your teammates to handle their responsibilities,” Scheller said as his squad prepped for its nonconference season opener at 6 p.m. on Friday at Mount Aloysius College.
After taking over the Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s volleyball program that had only two wins in its previous two full campaigns and was coming out of the COVID-canceled 2020 season, coach Carolyn McKeon had her hands full.
The Wildcats’ 2021 season again produced one win and last year’s squad doubled that number but began to show signs of growth in player bonding and on-court success against some of the United East Conference’s top teams.
Entering his second season, coach Tom Leeser is looking for improvement for his Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s and women’s cross-country teams.
Both squads open their seasons at 6 p.m. Friday at Misericordia University.
A year ago at the United East Conference meet, the Wildcat men finished third among eight teams, with freshmen Mitchell Campbell, of Riegelsville, and Matthew Woolcock, of Oil City, placing third and seventh, respectively; both earning all-conference first-team honors and Campbell was the UE Rookie of the Year. The men’s squad also finished 25 of 32 at the NCAA Division III Mid-Atlantic Region race, the highest ever for the program.
Wellsville Police arrested Kyle J. Caschera, age 30 of Wellsville, charging him with Assault 3rd (Class A Misdemeanor). The charge stems from an incident that took place on Madison Street. Caschera was processed, issued an appearance ticket and released. Caschera is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court on September 19th at 4:30 pm.