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POTTER COUNTY REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES INVITED TO SPEAK WITH LOCAL VOTERS AT TOWN HALL STYLE MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 6:00 PM GALETON, PA; MOOSE LODGE, 5 EAST MAIN STREET, GALETON, PA
All Republican Candidates-both primary winners and write in candidates are invited to speak at this event which is being sponsored with FREE Admission to all by Potter county FREE PA Chapter. We invite all candidates-including incumbents and those running un-opposed to come out for the event for a chance to get to know the area voters and hear their concerns before the November 7th election.
This meeting is directed towards the candidates representing Potter County Magisterial District 55-4-03. Candidates for these Townships and Boros will be featured; Pike, West Branch, Abbott, Ulysses, Ulysses Boro, Bingham, Harrison, Stewardson and both Galeton wards. Don Kudrick, Potter county’s Republican Party Chairman will be on hand to speak and to introduce countywide candidates who are in attendance.
On-site Voter Registration assistance will also available- so if you have been considering registering (deadline to register is October 23’rd) to vote-please show up and be ready to vote this November! Each voter present will be permitted one question per candidate and will be able to follow up pertaining to the response from the candidate.
We would like to extend an invitation for all school board candidates to attend-as parents have valid concerns and would like to know where the candidates stand on important issues such as forced masking, potential forced vaccinations for their children and their stance on male trans-genders using the girls restrooms or locker rooms.
FREE PA Potter County will be serving complimentary soups, snacks and desserts as well as an ice cream social at the meeting…so stop by after work, we hope everyone can attend and share their concerns and comments with the candidates participating to help with their decision on who to vote for in November.
We would also like to Thank the Candidates who care enough to attend, hear and respond to the voter’s questions’
lf you are a candidate who would like to participate as a speaker, or a candidate wishing to attend to meet and greet the voters please contact any of these FREEPA members: Kim Goodenough @814.558-4893; Lilian Cowburn @814.558.1975 or Cheryl Main @814-435-6548
Car Vs Deer Crash O Rt. 287
On October 16 at 9:06 pm Wellsboro Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to 4541 rt. 287 in Delmar Twp. for a vehicle vs. deer crash with 2 patients confined with a possible rollover
Deborah L. VanAlstine, 58, of 120 Pear Road, St. Marys, PA
Deborah L. VanAlstine, 58, of 120 Pear Road, St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 15, 2023.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Jane C. Nicholas, 70, of Shinglehouse, PA
Jane C. Nicholas, 70, of Shinglehouse, PA passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 15, 2023, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
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.
Shinglehouse Ambulance to Rt. 44 South
At 3:47 PM on Monday, Shinglehouse ambulance has been called to 2800 block of Rt. 44 South for abdominal pain.
Austin Ambulance to Garman Way
At 3:38 PM on on Monday, Austin Ambulance has been called to Garman Way for a female fall victim from a ladder.
Kevin Allen Kohn, 67, of Port Allegany, PA, a former longtime resident of Smethport
“a great storyteller that created strong connections with loved ones”
PORT ALLEGANY, Pa.—Kevin Allen Kohn, 67, of Port Allegany, PA, a former longtime resident of Smethport, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, in UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport after a long illness.
Born on Friday, February 10, 1956 in Buffalo, NY, he was a son of Ernest B. Kohn and Marlene Sullivan. Kevin was raised by his grandparents, Ernest H. and Myrtle Kohn of Smethport.
As a young boy, he spent time delivering milk with his grandfather. In the summer, he spent time in Emporium with his father and stepmother, Cassie Kohn. Kevin was a graduate of Smethport Area High School, Class of 1974, where he excelled in sports. Kevin participated in the first Big 30 Football game in 1974. He spent two years at Grove City College and then went into the workforce. He had a variety of jobs but spent most of his time as an over-the-road truck driver.
MoreElizabeth A. “Betsy” Snyder, 62, of Roulette, PA
Elizabeth A. “Betsy” Snyder, 62, of Roulette, PA, a lifelong resident of the area and had previously resided in Coudersport, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 13, 2023, in the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
Born on Tuesday, April 11, 1961 in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Milton L. “Bud” and Waneta P. Perkins Snyder.
Betsy was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1980 and later in life she attended the former Olean Business Institute where she earned her Associate’s Degree. She was employed for many years at Midland Optical in Coudersport in the Quality Control department, then at Acker and Larson Attorneys at Law in Coudersport and at JV Bank in Coudersport. At the time of her passing, she was employed at Edward Jones in Coudersport where she worked for Kelly Wieder, Financial Advisor, whom she considered a dear friend.
MoreRichard S. Houck, 86, of Smethport, PA
Richard S. Houck, 86, of Smethport, PA passed away Friday (October 13, 2023) at UPMC-Hamot, Erie.
He was born February 24, 1937 in Olean, the son of George and Clare (Arto) Houck. On August 19, 1961, in St. Elizabeth Church, Smethport, he married Sylvia J. Bryson, who survives.
Rich had worked in several areas of construction over the years. He was an electrician working for the Local #1319 Union. He had also worked for Case Cutlery of Bradford.
MoreFuneral Service for Robert V. Howard
A Funeral Service for Robert V. Howard will be celebrated in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 10:30 AM, with the Rev. Ann Foor officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Benezette.
Lawrence J. Nicklas, Jr., a lifelong resident of St. Marys, PA
Lawrence J. Nicklas, Jr., a lifelong resident of St. Marys, PA passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk at the age of 91.
Lawrence was born on April 19, 1932 in St. Marys at 526 Chestnut Street, son of the late Lawrence Sr. and Eleanor (Simbeck) Nicklas.
He was a 1950 graduate of St. Marys Public High School. He met the late Shirley (Schreiber) Nicklas, his future wife, in 1949 at the Fox’s Skating Rink. The couple married on October 25, 1952 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church and celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last fall. She preceded him in death on June 4, 2023.
MoreElijah Charles Thomas Bailey, infant, Smethport, PA
Smethport – Elijah Charles Thomas Bailey, infant, was still born Wednesday (October 11, 2023) at Oishei Children’s Hospital, Buffalo, NY.
He was the infant son of Thomas R. Bailey and Jennifer M. Gault.
He is survived by his father Thomas R. Bailey of Bradford and mother Jennifer M. M. Gault of Smethport
One brother: Ethan W. C. Edwards of Smethport
One sister: Brooke A. Bailey of Glenwood, NY
Maternal grandparents: Rob & Lorie Gault “G-G” of Bradford
One Aunt: Shawna Gault
One Uncle: Rob (Justina Rodgers) Gault
Cousins: Maddison, Mackenzie, and Waylon Gault, Lydia Colts, and Cadin and Abram Rogers
Little Elijah was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Thomas and Martha Bailey.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, from 5-7PM in the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport, where a memorial service will begin at 7PM with the Rev. Josh Haney, pastor of the First Church of the Nazarene of Bradford, officiating.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to Oishei Children’s Hospital, 818 Ellicott St., Buffalo, NY 14203. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Ila Arlene Saulter “celebration of life slated”
COUDERSPORT, Pa.—To honor the life of Ila Arlene Saulter and add to our memories of her, a celebration of her life will be held from 1pm to 4pm on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the Coudersport American Legion, Buffalo Street, Coudersport. Please bring a memory of Arlene to share.
Arlene passed away on October 2, 2023.
Arlene 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
Coudersport, Ulysses Dispatched For Box Truck Rollover on Rt. 49
At 12:04 PM on Monday, Ulysses & Coudersport Fire & EMS have been dispatched to 2986 Route 49 West, near the Risser farm, for a box truck rollover with injuries.
2024 and 2025 Collette Trips Planned!
We have scheduled several exciting Collette tours for the last half of 2024 and the first half of 2025!
- Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria: August 21 – August 30, 2024
- Southern Italy & Sicily: October 25 – November 6, 2024 (same trip that was cancelled in 2020 due to Covid)
- Tropical Costa Rica: November 4 – November 12, 2024
- Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights: February 24 – March 2, 2025
- British Landscapes (England, Scotland & Wales): April 27 – May 6, 2025
Collette’s own Matt D’Eramo will provide details of each trip at a Zoom presentation scheduled for Monday, October 23rd at 6:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street. Please email jmorley@pcedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877 to let me know you plan to attend the presentation or to request trip brochures.
Joseph M. Champlin, 76, of Genesee Street, Olean, NY
“Loving Husband, Father & Grandfather”
Joseph M. Champlin, 76, of Genesee Street, Olean, NY passed away at his home on Friday, October 13, 2023, surrounded by his family, following a brief battle with cancer.
Joe was born on July 19, 1947, in Rochester and was the son of Lawrence L. and Betty Geise Champlin. On July 11, 1970, at the Hillside Wesleyan Church in Olean, he married his loving wife, Nancy Helen Marsh, who survives.
Joe attended grade schools in Olean, Millport, Ellicottville, Roulette, and finally, Hinsdale Central School, where he graduated in 1966.
MoreWellsville Police Blotter
Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Wellsville Police arrested Brady R. Hodge, age 30, of Scio, charging him with DWI (Unclassified Misdemeanor), Refusal to take breath test (Infraction), Improper or unsafe turn without signal (Infraction) and Inadequate or no muffler (Infraction). The charges stem from a traffic stop on East State Street in the Village. Hodge was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Hodge was released to a third party and is due back in Wellsville Village Court on October 17th at 4:30 pm.
Coudersport Volunteer Fire Dept. Lists Calls
10/9/23
941 CHAMPLIN HILL RD – LIBERTY TWP
STRUCTURE FIRE – 1ST ALARM
**WORKING FIRE**
At 0701 Hours, the Rescue Company was dispatched as a part of the first alarm assignment for a garage on fire with possible entrapment in McKean Station 3(Port Allegany)‘s first due. Rescue 48(w/5) responded and upon arrival established RIT Operations while first arriving companies worked. The rescue company then was utilized for minor overhaul before being released back to service by Command. Refer to Star Hose Company #1 for additional information.
10/9/23
101 E MAPLE ST
AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM
At 1208 Hours, dispatched for an Automatic Alarm sounding at the above address(Cole Manor). Chief 48(Phelps) responded and upon his arrival, found a 2 1/2-Story Assisted Living Facility, with the evacuation in progress and was advised that the alarm was indicating a 2nd floor smoke detector. Engine 48-1(w/5) responded and upon their arrival, laid out from the hydrant at S East St / Maple St and stretched a dry-line to the 2nd Floor. Truck 48(w/4) and Rescue 48(w/3) also made the response sending their manpower forward to assist. Upon investigation, it was deemed that there was no fire, and that the alarm system was activated accidentally. The scene was turned over to hospital maintenance, and units returned to service.
10/11/23
7 BUFFALO ST
MVA WITH INJURIES
At 2201 Hours, dispatched for a Vehicle into a Building at the above address. Chief 48(Phelps) responded and upon his arrival, located a single pickup truck into the building with the operator self-extricated and utility lines(power, cable and phone) down. Rescue 48(w/4), Engine 48-3 and Patrol 48 also made the response. Crews were sent to check the structural integrity of the building and secure the utilities. The operator of the vehicle was evaluated by EMS and refused treatment. Once the building was deemed safe, the incident was scaled back, leaving Engine 48-3 and Patrol 48 to control traffic at the location of the downed lines. Utility Companies arrived, secured their lines, and units returned to service.
10/12/23
102 S MAIN ST
AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM
At 1032 Hours, dispatched for an Automatic Alarm sounding at the above address(Zito Media). Tanker 48(w/3) was on a Fire Prevention Detail in the Borough and responded at dispatch along with Truck 48(w/3) who had a crew staffed at the firehouse. Tanker 48 arrived with a 4-Story Commercial Building, with nothing evident from the exterior and a partial evacuation in progress. The Tanker Company met with staff reporting a Smoke Detector activation in a 2nd Floor bathroom and went to investigate. Upon investigation, it was deemed there was no fire, and units returned to service.
10/15/23
114 N MAIN ST
AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM
At 1510 Hours, dispatched for an Automatic Alarm sounding at the above address. Chief 48(Phelps) responded and upon his arrival found a 2-Story Middle of the Row Mixed Occupancy with nothing evident from the exterior and an audible alarm sounding. Engine 48-1(w/4) arrived, laying out from the hydrant at N Main / E First and stretched a dry-line to the 2nd Floor to begin their investigation. Truck 48(w/5) and Rescue 48(w/2) also made the response and sent their manpower forward to assist. Engine 48-1’s crew encountered no conditions of the primary building while the Truck and Rescue Companies were split going to the roof and checking the exposure buildings for any conditions. After the investigation, it was deemed there was no fire, and the alarm had malfunctioned. Units returned to service.
PUBLIC SERVICE DETAILS
This week was Fire Prevention week, as multiple crews visited various Daycares & Schools throughout the First Due Area to provide demonstrations and lectures on this years topic (Cooking Safety starts with YOU) as well as any other information regarding Fire Safety.
Dale L. Lowrie, 68, of 152 Pine Street, Wellsville, NY
Dale L. Lowrie, 68, of 152 Pine Street, Wellsville, NY passed away at home on Friday, October 13, 2023.
He was born February 12, 1955, in Bath, NY, the son of the late Leroy J. and Gladys M. (Raub) Lowrie.
Dale was a 30-year resident of Oswayo, Pennsylvania, and a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse, PA. He was formerly employed at Hennigh’s Trailer Sales in Shinglehouse. In 1995 he moved to Wellsville, and was employed by K-Arcy Corporation, Benjamin Smith Company, and Giant Food Mart. Dale was a long-time resident of 269 S. Main Street, and enjoyed swimming, hiking, winter sports, outdoor activities, and maintaining his home and lawn.
MoreMarilyn I. Veit, 84, of Port Allegany, PA
Marilyn I. Veit, 84, of Port Allegany, PA passed away Monday (October 9, 2023) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
She was born January 6, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Clarence and Dorothea (Babcock) Gulick. On September 6, 1957, in Elkton, MD, she married Henry P. Veit, who died on June 5, 2004.
Marilyn was a graduate of Franklin K. Lane High School and was a homemaker, tending to the needs of her family.
MoreScott Raymond Gibson, 53, of Northwest Rd., Kane, PA
Scott Raymond Gibson, 53, of Northwest Rd., Kane, PA died unexpectedly, Thursday, October 12, 2023, at UPMC-Hamot.
He was born October 28, 1969 in Kane to Corine Varga and the late James Gibson, and on June 7, 2008 in Kane, he married Kathleen Lindquist. On September 10, 2009, he became a father to Tyler Raymond Gibson, and then on September 9, 2011, his second son, Kellen George Gibson, was born.
Scott graduated from Kane High School in 1987. He then graduated from Gannon University with a degree in accounting. He went on to be the Controller at Clarion Sintered Metals where he would have celebrated his 30th anniversary this week.
MoreCoudersport Ambulance to Memorial Drive
At 8:50 AM on Monday, Coudersport Ambulance has been dispatched to Memorial Drive for an unresponsive individual in a vehicle in the parking lot.