Dirt Bike Accident in Ulysses
On July 6, at 7:14 pm, Ulysses was dispatched to 406 State St. for a dirt bike accident with a head injury.
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Dispatch: Motorcycle/Car Accident on Germania Road
At 4:59 PM on Saturday, Galeton Fire & EMS were dispatched to 6 Germania Road in West Branch Township for a motorcycle accident.
Blossburg Dispatched For Crash on Landes Road
At 4:15 PM on Saturday, Blossburg Fire & EMS were dispatched to the Arnot Road & Landes Road for a vehicle crash of 2 vehicles.
Missing Person Sought By Coudersport Police
***MISSING PERSON***
Cody Thomas was last seen Wednesday at 5:30 pm near the 4th Street bridge in Coudersport. He is 5’7″ approximately 140lbs. He is considered an endangered person.
*Today at 1400 hours a search was conducted with help from Coudersport Fire Department with ATV’s as well as on foot in the wooded areas he was known to use with negative results. We will continue to follow up with leads as they come in.
If seen please contact Coudersport Borough Police Department at 814-274-8970 or call 911.
Betty J. Land, 69, of Baltimore, formerly of Shinglehouse,
Betty J. Land
Betty J. Land, 69, of Baltimore, formerly of Shinglehouse, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
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.
Dispatch: Motorcycle Accident in Gaines Twp.
At 1:14 PM on Saturday, Galeton Fire & EMS were dispatched to Route 6 & Davis Road in Gaines Twp. for a motorcycle accident with one injury.
Paul Carson, 74, of West Wind Rd., Kane, PA
Paul Carson, 74, of West Wind Rd., Kane, PA passed away Thursday (July 4) at UPMC-Shadyside, following a brief illness. Born Nov. 18, 1949 in Kane, he is the son of the late Emmett and Caroline (Caramboni) Carson.On Feb. 4, 1978, in Kane, he married Becky Kibbie, who survives.
Paul worked as a boilermaker for the Local #154 for many years. He then owned and operated West Wind Whitetails after his retirement from the union. He was a member of the Highland Sportsman Club and a past member of the Kane Fish and Game Club. He also frequented many car shows with his 57 Sedan Delivery.
Janice Johnson, 62, of North Charleston, SC
Janice Johnson, 62, of North Charleston, SC passed away Sunday (June 30) at MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston. Born Nov. 2, 1961 in Kane, she is the daughter of the late Edward and Patricia (Bouch) Johnson.
Janice was a career veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force. She attained the rank of Staff Sergeant and spent much of her career in the field of Aerospace Ground Equipment. She had also been a member of Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church prior to moving away.
Janice was a very active person and could be found biking or walking for hours. She also had a great sense of humor and made many friends both at home and while in the military. She will be missed by family and friends alike.
Linda A. (Keagle) Pettitt, 67, of Wellsboro, PA
Linda A. (Keagle) Pettitt, 67, of Wellsboro, PA passed away Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Corning Hospital in Corning, NY. She was born April 20, 1957, in Blossburg, PA, to Robert and Rachael Keagle.
She graduated from North Penn High School and earned a degree in Elementary Education from Mansfield University. On November 10, 1983, she married Michael Pettitt with whom she shared forty years of marriage. As Michael served in the US military and worked overseas, Linda served with him, and when she had the opportunity, taught where they lived.
Linda loved to golf, garden and take care of the lawn wherever they were stationed, and when she was able to move back to the Wellsboro area, they became members of the Tyoga Country Club. She was also an avid supporter of the Dean Center, and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Liberty and volunteered for the Military Food Bank.
Barbara Ann DAVIS, 89, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Andover, NY
Barbara Ann DAVIS, 89, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Andover, died Wednesday, July 3, 2024 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.
Born January 20, 1935, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Emerald and Inez Kenyon Ordiway. On August 27, 1960, in Genesee, PA, she married Harold L. “Smoky” Rennells, who predeceased her on July 13, 1964. On February 6, 1977, in Wellsville, she married Alfred L. Davis, who predeceased her on April 27, 2006.
She attended Andover School and was a homemaker. Barbara attended the Genesis Bible Church in Scio.
Douglas G. “Doug” Little, 55, of Austin, PA
Douglas G. Little
Douglas G. “Doug” Little, 55, of Austin, passed away unexpectedly at his camp on Friday, July 5, 2024.
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.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Doug, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Deloris M. Metheney, 81, of Willow Street, Johnsonburg, and formerly of Meadville, PA
Deloris M. Metheney, 81, of Willow Street, Johnsonburg, and formerly of Meadville, PA, passed away early Friday morning, July 5, 2024, at Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys, PA following a lengthy illness. Deloris was born on July 25, 1942, in Boyers, PA, a daughter to the late Victor and Louise McKean Craig. On February 25, 1962, in Grove City, PA she married Albert D. Metheney. He preceded her in death in January of 2015.
Deloris had lived the past 8 years in Johnsonburg, and had lived most of her life in Meadville. She was a 1960 graduate of Moniteau High School and had worked as a waitress at The Cottage and The Parkway Diner, both in Meadville.
Deloris was most at home with her family and grandchildren, she loved to garden and do puzzles.
Coudersport Fire Dispatched To E. Second St.
On July 5, at 10:27 pm Coudersport Fire Dept. was dispatched for an automatic fire alarm at UPMC Cole on E. Second St.
Theresa M. Vizza, 91, a resident of Elk Towers,
Theresa M. Vizza, 91, a resident of Elk Towers, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Two Reported Injured in ATV Crash in Town of Bolivar
WNY Fire Alerts is reporting an ATV crash into a tree at 7300 Scott Hollow Road in the Town of Bolivar. Two victims with injuries. LifeNet air medical was dispatched to the scene.
The Allegany County Scanner feed has been offline for several days so no information here.
Jerrold Lee NORTH, 90, of Barefoot Bay, FL, formerly of Harrison Valley, PA
Jerrold Lee NORTH, 90, of Barefoot Bay, FL, formerly of Harrison Valley, PA, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in West Melbourne, FL.
Born April 13, 1934, in Grant, MI, he was the son of Clifford and Myrle North. A Korean War Veteran, he served honorably U.S. Army from 1954 – 1957 as a paratrooper. On November 4, 1954, in Parkton, MD, he married the former Irene M. Dill, who predeceased him on December 3, 2010.
He was employed by Air Preheater in Wellsville, NY, Eberle Tanning Company and Westfield Tanning Company. Jerry was a member of the NRA.
Travel Alert – I-86 Eastbound
This Alert has been cleared.
Crash on I-86 eastbound i86 (Campbell) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed
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Port Allegany Community Pool, Glow Party
The 80’s Glow Party held at the Port Allegany Community Pool was a big hit with the kids and their families. The party, with an 80’s theme, glow sticks, music and more was deemed a big success according to pool supervisor Liz Valentine. The weather was a little chilly but it didn’t seem to bother the kids! The party was free for those holding a pool pass and others could attend paying a small fee. Plans are in the works for a Christmas in July pool party.
Kym Marie Coolidge, 72, of Wellsboro, PA
Kym Marie Coolidge, 72, of Wellsboro, PA passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at her home. Kym was born on December 22, 1951, in Wellsboro, the daughter of the late Earl and Helen (Webster) Coolidge.
Kym worked in the Tech Department for the State of Michigan for many years. She enjoyed crafts, crocheting, and knitting.
Grovanz Graduates from Leadership Elk & Cameron
RIDGWAY – The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission (North Central) is pleased to announce that Elise Grovanz is now a graduate of Leadership Elk & Cameron.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO COUNT PENNSYLVANIA’S BIRDS
Those birds you see in the backyard, around camp, while hiking or otherwise outside? They’re more important than you think.
Reporting your observations of them is, too.
The Game Commission, together with Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, is conducting the third Pennsylvania Bird Atlas in state history. Between now and February 2029, it will document what birds live in Pennsylvania, where and in what numbers.
State Police investigating fatal ATV accident in the town of Alma, NY
On July 4, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., State Police were called to County Road 38 in the Town of Alma for a report of an ATV accident.
An investigation determined that the driver of the ATV, Jesse M. Bestine, 26, along with one passenger, Zachary J. Barnett, 25, both of Wellsville, were traveling east on County Road 38, when Bestine swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle causing the ATV to overturn several times.
Zachary J. Barnett sustained severe injuries and died at the scene.
Bestine was taken to Jones Memorial and was later transferred to Strong Hospital in Rochester for non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation is ongoing.
BRMC, OGH Announce July Star Award Recipients
BRADFORD, PA / OLEAN, NY – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), are excited to announce the July 2024 Star Award winners. This month’s winners are Carly Cataldo, BRMC, and Mary Jo Inzana, PT, OGH.
Carly Cataldo, a lead ultrasound tech and a team member since October 2019, received the July Star Award at BRMC.
Diana Rose Reed-Brooks, 61, of Emporium, PA
Diana Rose Reed-Brooks, 61, of Emporium, PA passed away at her residence, Emporium, PA on Monday (July 1, 2024) afternoon following a brief illness. She was born April 2, 1963 in Lorraine, Ohio a daughter of the late John and Delores Niskey Bodnar. On December 8, 2009 in Coudersport she married the late Kevin Brooks.
Diana graduated from Marion Steele High School in Amherst, Ohio in the class of 1981. She moved to Emporium from Ohio years ago. She loved cats and took many stray cats into her home.
She is survived by her companion, Joe Clary, Emporium; brother, James R. Bodnar (Janice), Avon, OH;
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a sister, Karen Bodnar.
There will be no visitation and services will be at the convenience of the family.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Cameron County SPCA, 678 South Mountain Rd., Emporium, PA 15834
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
Owlett Applauds Victaulic Commitment to Tioga County
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) today applauded Victaulic’s commitment to a $100 million-plus expansion project at its Lawrenceville foundry in Tioga County.
“Victaulic’s decision to stay here, invest here and grow here is a testament to the company’s loyalty to our community, as well as the outstanding work force and quality of life our region offers,” Owlett said. “I am excited by the opportunities this creates for us and hope it will encourage other long-time businesses, as well as potential new businesses, to invest in Tioga County and the Northern Tier.”
Patricia A. Torrey, 82, of Lewis Run, PA
Patricia A. Torrey, 82, of Lewis Run, PA passed away, Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the Olean General Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.co
2-Vehicle Crash on East Main in Bradford
At 2:28 PM on Friday, Bradford Firefighters & EMS were dispatched to 308 East Main Street for a 2-vehicle crash. Dispatch reports multiple patients. Airbag deployment.