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PennDOT Reopens Route 244 Near Oswayo
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) updated drivers on a box culvert replacement project in Potter County. Replacing the box, which spans Tyler Hollow Run along Route 244 approximately two miles east of Oswayo, improved the structure’s overall condition from “poor” to “good.”
Crews reopened Route 244 between the intersections of Route 4025 (Brizzie Hollow Road) and Route 4011 (Peet Brook Road) this afternoon and lifted the detour implemented on July 27.
MoreDirt Bike Accident on Dennis Hill Road in Harrison
At 5:55 PM on Wednesday, Westfield, Harrison Fire & Ulysses Ambulance dispatched to a dirt bike accident at 700 Dennis Hill Road. Helicopter requested on a standby. Stand down helicopter.
RECALL except ambulance & squad 20.
Coudersport Falcons Game Day Lottery Tickets Available
If anyone is interested in one, they can email us at coudyfb@gmail.com.
Shirley Thompson Beam, 69, formerly of Huntington Twp. and currently of Ulysses, PA
Shirley Thompson Beam, 69, formerly of Huntington Twp. and currently of Ulysses, PA died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Williamsport Hospital.
Born Jan. 19, 1954, in Farmington, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Orie and Alice Cochran Thompson.
On Aug. 24, 1985, she married the late Melvin W. “Mel” Beam. Together, they celebrated 25 years of marriage before his death on Aug. 29, 2015.
MoreShaun L. Shelley, age 72, Bloomfield, NY
Bloomfield – Shaun L. Shelley, age 72, passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday, August 5, 2023,with his family by his side.
He is survived by his wife, Edith (Salter) Shelley; three children,
Aaron (Susan) Shelley, Amber Shelley (Scott Browne) and Alicia Olcott; two grandchildren, Alexis Peck and Michael Hurt II; brother, Terry (Valerie) Shelley; brother-in-law, Tom(Laura) Salter; sister-in-law, Amy Weidow; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother in-law, Donald Salter.
Shaun was born in St. Marys, PA and was the son of Francis and Dorothy (Scepanik) Shelley. He was a graduate of Cameron County High School, class of 1969 and earned an associate’s degree from Pennsylvania College of Technology, class of 1972.
Shaun worked at Southco, Inc., in Honeoye Falls, for over 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, going to the beach and spending time with his family.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Arrangements are by Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home, Inc., Bloomfield. Condolences may be offered at http://www.johnsonkennedy.com.
Patricia F. Frey, 82, of 117 Frey Road, Kersey, PA
Patricia F. Frey, 82, of 117 Frey Road, Kersey, PA passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at her home, following a lengthy illness.
She was born July 30, 1941, in Cambridge, MA, daughter of the late George and Helen Pratt Campbell.
On June 3, 1967, in St. John the Evangelist Church in Cambridge, MA, Pat married Richard J. Frey, who survives. They were blessed to share 56 years of marriage.
MoreRoulette Ambulance to Hester Avenue
At 2:07 PM on Wednesday, Roulette ambulance has been dispatched to Hester Avenue for a woman fallen.
Penn State Extension to offer Solar Law Symposium
The third annual Penn State Solar Law Symposium for attorneys and energy professionals will be held virtually on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, from noon to 4:30 p.m.
The event, co-sponsored by Penn State Extension, Penn State’s Center for Energy Law and Policy, and the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, is designed for those with beginning and intermediate levels of solar law knowledge. The program will continue building on the information from previous years’ symposiums.
MoreStephen (Steve) Lee Cornell, 78, Middlebury Center, PA
On the morning of Monday, August 7, 2023, a great loss was felt by the family and friends of Stephen (Steve) Lee Cornell. A brave man with great courage, who taught his loved ones to persevere through challenges and heartache, to embrace life, to acknowledge one’s blessings, and to cherish each moment you have with the ones you love.
Steve’s children: Mary (Curt) Owlett, Carol (Carl) Buss, James (Kelly) Cornell and Christine (Gary) Cardinale along with his nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren will forever be blessed by knowing and loving him.
MoreAaron “Hank” Thorne, 79, of Galeton, PA
Aaron “Hank” Thorne, 79, of Galeton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at the home of his companion, Ruth Webb.
Born August 18, 1943 in Wana, WV, he was a son of the late Addison and Ruby (Jones) Thorne.
Hank worked at the Cooper Company in Genesee, PA for many years. He was a talented musician who could play the guitar and mandolin, and especially enjoyed playing bluegrass, country and gospel music. He had an amazing sense of humor and was loved by all that knew him.
In addition to his companion, Ruth Webb, Hank was survived by two sisters, Barbara McNeill and Betty Ingram, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Hank was preceded in death by his companion of 40 years, Bessie Paul and two brothers, James and Arthur Thorne. As per Hank’s wishes, there will be no services at this time.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Collins Chapel, Galeton.
The Dog Days of Summer
Tickets are still available at Eddie’s on Main or call/text Kim Nelson at 814-598-0235 or Julia Overton Healy at 814-598-8430 for “The Dog Days of Summer!”, a fundraiser to benefit Teacher’s Pet Rescue.
The fundraiser will take place at Eddie’s on Main, Sunday, August 13th from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. featuring Little Mountain Winery Tasting, Silent Auction featuring jewelry, gift baskets, pet novelties, custom Artisan novelties, music by Karizma and more!
It’s a “Top Your Hot Dog & Load Your Tater Tots” afternoon, with ice tea, lemonade and water. Bring a bag of dog food, pack of paper towels, purple Fabuloso or mini dog biscuits and get Doggy Dollars to trade for special drinks and deserts!
As much as we love four legged friends, this is an event for two legged humans. Reserve your tickets now! There will be a limited number of tickets available at the door. Voting has started for the “Dog Days of Summer Top Pet” contest. Largest donation, PAWS DOWN, will win the title.
Kim Nelson and Ed Vicic are pictured with the display of pets vying for the title
“In the Bag” Handbag Sale
The Cole Foundation is excited to host the “In the Bag” Handbag Sale on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at UPMC Cole IMAC Link from 7a-3p.. (outside the gift shop)
Huge selection of name-brand and designer handbags, backpacks, wallets, luggage, and much more.
40-60% off on regular retail prices. Cash, debit, and credit cards will be accepted.
– Steve Madden
– COACH
– Kate Spade
– Michael Kors
– Nicole Miller
– and much more.
For more information, please call 814-274-5520.
St. Marys Area United Way Awards Grant to Elkland SAR
Elk County- Doug Gaffey, St. Marys Area United Way President; Jim Ryan, United Way Vice-President; and Doug Bauer, United Way Payroll Campaign Chair presented a $5,000 grant award to Elkland Search and Rescue volunteers, Matt Young, Whitney Stewart, Harry Smith, Ronnie Herbstritt, Andy Lenze and Terry Detsch.
The funds were awarded to Elkland to help assist them with the purchase of a drone. The drone can be used for tactical search efforts by provided the Elkland search teams by offering long-range aerial views and thermal imaging to precisely locate lost individuals.
The Mission of Elkland Search and Rescue Association, Inc. is to locate, medically stabilize and evacuate people who are lost, trapped, stranded or missing in all types of weather and terrain.
Elkland Search and Rescue are one of the many partnering organizations that have sought grant money from the St. Marys Area United Way. The grant funding disseminated in 2023 is as a result of the funding raised during the St. Marys Area United Way 2022 campaign. Funding raised in 2023 will be available for organizations to seek grant funding in 2024.
The St. Marys Area United Way relies on the contributions from companies and local individuals. If you would like to become one of these individuals or corporate donors, please call 781-6000 or mail your check to the St. Marys Area United Way, 44 So. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Seniors 2 Seniors Program is Back Again!
The Potter County Education Council, Tri-Co Connections, the Potter County Human Services Area Agency on Aging, and our local school districts are continuing to team up to implement a county-wide program called Seniors 2 Seniors.
This program is teaching basic computer skills, digital literacy, and cybersecurity to senior citizens so that they have the skills and knowledge to utilize the many benefits of high-speed Internet, which can include: Staying connected to friends and family; Sending and receiving emails; Using search engines to navigate the Internet; Utilizing telemedicine (healthcare from home); Using on-line banking; and Shopping from home (for items not available in the local area).
As a part of this program, local high school students volunteer to provide on-site support to each of the adults who participate in the course. The area high school students are a logical resource to support the senior citizens as they learn about the Internet since this generation of students has grown up with technology as a part of their daily lives. They are a true “tech savvy” population and can provide valuable support to older adults who are learning to navigate and use new technological skills and information.
The Seniors 2 Seniors technology course is being offered at each of the four senior centers in Potter County on a six-week rotating schedule, meeting on Wednesdays (following the school districts’ calendars), throughout the 2023-2024 school year.
The course will meet at the Shinglehouse Center on Wednesdays, September 13th – October 18th from 12:45 – 2:15 p.m. The course is tentatively scheduled to meet at the Coudersport Senior Center on Wednesdays, October 25th – December 6th. (The course will not meet on November 22nd.)
The registration deadline for the Shinglehouse course is Wednesday, September 6th. Register yourself, a parent, or grandparent by calling the Potter County Education Council at (814) 274-4877 or by stopping by the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street.
Roulette Ambulance to Second Street
At 10:40 AM on Wednesday, Roulette Ambulance has been called to Second Street for a fall victim.
Linda Jane Lovell, 60, Olean, NY
Linda Jane Lovell passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, August 5.
Linda was born in Olean, New York on April 25, 1963, and was a lifelong area resident. At the age of 17, she began working for Koeppel’s hobby shop in Olean. She worked at Computer Experience from 1983-1985, where she met her husband of 36 years. She married Perry R. Lovell on July 18, 1987, with whom she spent the rest of her life.
From 1985 to 1986, she worked as an administrative assistant at Blumenthal’s of Bradford. After a brief period in the office at Eade’s Distributing in the summer of 1986, she was hired as a Computer Coordinator for Franklinville Central School until 1988. Throughout her early adult life, she would spend the fall working as time permitted at her family’s Cider Mill in Portville, New York until they sold it in 1989. Linda was an assistant manager at Manos Theater in the Olean Center Mall from 1988-1990, when the first of her two children was born. She began working again in 1994, as the manager of The Castle Cinemas for the next ten years. She was elected Hinsdale Town Justice in 2001 and served two four-year terms. In 2011, she joined the Cattaraugus County Public Defender’s Office, where she proceeded to work until her passing.
MoreMichael P. Close, 63, Ret. Police Chief of the Bradford City Police Department, a resident of Bradford, PA
Michael P. Close, 63, Ret. Police Chief of the Bradford City Police Department, a resident of Bradford, PA passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, at his home, after a brief illness.
Rita Marie Simchick, 84, of 141 East Avenue, Johnsonburg, PA
Rita Marie Simchick, 84, of 141 East Avenue, Johnsonburg, PA passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side at home on Monday evening, August 7, 2023 following a brief illness.
She was born in St. Marys on April 16, 1939, a daughter to the late George and Mary Margaret Seifert Schinabeck. On October 27, 1962 in Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg she married Edward R. Simchick. He preceded her in death on June 23, 2005.
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