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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.
MoreAlert! The Public Comment Period has Been Extended 30 days!! Comments due by September 7, 2023!
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will extend the public comment period for the Roulette Oil & Gas Company, LLC (ROGC), application to convert the Clara Field #20 gas well into an oil and gas waste disposal well (solely for ROGC conventional well waste) in Clara Township, Potter County. Persons can submit a written statement to the DEP by close of business on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
Written statements should be sent via the U.S. Postal Service to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Oil and Gas District, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, or emailed to
Each written statement must contain the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the permit application (Clara Field #20), and a concise statement of the objections to the permit application and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
Coudersport Dispatched to Natural Gas Leak
At 7:27 PM on Tuesday, Coudersport Fire Dept. dispatched to Natural gas leak at 1305 East Second Street.
GALETON BOROUGH AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING. AUGUST 1, 2023
The Galeton Borough Authority held its regular meeting this date in the Municipal building with the following members present: Tony Adami, George Bowen and Tom Smith. Not present were Joe Cimino and Mike Brown.
Others present were Engineer Tim Tritch on Phone and the Authority Secretary-Andrea Caracciolo
A motion was made by George, Bowen, Seconded by Tom Smith approving the 6/6/23 minutes as presented. All were in favor, motion carried.
Tim Tritch reported that the PennVest Application for the WWTP Phase III technical grant will be submitted the following day.
The Mill St. bridge project water and sewer final designs are completed and all permits are filed. Just waiting on the project to be put out for bid. The project won’t be done until next year.
A motion was made by George Bowen, seconded by Tom Smith adopting Resolution 3-2023 the filing of the PennVest Application. All were in favor, motion carried.
The secretary also presented the Letter of Responsibility to be signed and approved to be filed with the PennVest application. The Authority approved and Tony signed the letter.
A motion was made by George Bowen, seconded by Tom Smith approving Pay Request #3 for the Watrous Interconnection Grant. Eichelberger’s – $36,645.00 and John Yilek – $7,750.00. All were in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Tom Smith, seconded by George Bowen to adjourn. All were in favor, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:35 PM. The next meeting will be October 3, 2023 at 5:00 PM.
Governor Orders Flags Half-Staff For BT Police Lieutenant Who Passed Away on Duty
Governor Shapiro Orders US, Commonwealth Flags to Half-Staff in McKean County in Honor of Bradford Township Police Department Lieutenant Jeff Shade
Today, in accordance with the United States Flag Code, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered the United States and Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds in McKean County to immediately fly at half-staff in honor of Bradford Township Police Department Lieutenant Jeff Shade, who died in the line of duty on August 4, 2023.
The flags shall be lowered to half-staff until the date of interment, which has not yet been announced.
All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute.
Shinglehouse Ambulance to Clara Road
At 6:38 PM on Tuesday, Shinglehouse ambulance has been dispatched to Clara Road for altered mental status.
Bradford Ambulance to High Street
At 6:20 PM on Tuesday, Bradford City Ambulance has been called to High Street for a 4 year old bitten in the face by a dog.
BAPL Book Clubs Come Together at Chautauqua
It started as an idea to try to bring different generations of people together to share a common interest. It was only natural, then, that the three book clubs, the Middle Ground, Teen and Adult book clubs, would find a common interest to share . . . books.
Specifically, they were given the opportunity to read and share novels by the YA author Kwame Alexander at a book forum at the library on Saturday, July 15.
MoreRECALLS
David Oppenheimer and Company I, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Organic Green Kiwifruit Due to Possible Health Risk
August 8, 2023 / SEATTLE, WA – >David Oppenheimer and Company I LLC is voluntarily recalling from the market all one-pound clamshells of organic green kiwifruit described below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The organic green kiwifruit subject to the voluntary recall was shipped between June 14, 2023 and July 7, 2023, and sold in clamshells at retail locations in FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, and WI
Shinglehouse Ambulance to Pearl Street
At 5:28 PM on Tuesday, Shinglehouse ambulance has been called to Pearl Street for difficulty breathing.
PSP Requests Assist With Traffic Control on Rt. 6
At 4:25 PM on Tuesday, Coudersport Fire Dept. requested to assist PSP with traffic control for a disabled water truck at Robin Lane & East Second Street.
W. Elaine FLEWELLYN, 97, of Ulysses, PA
W. Elaine FLEWELLYN, 97, of Ulysses, PA, died Monday, August 7, 2023 Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born May 4, 1926, in Ulysses, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Lois M. Cook Hyde. On June 22, 1946, in Ulysses, she married John E. Flewellyn, who predeceased her on April 26, 1990.
A 1944 graduate of Ulysses High School, she was employed by Morgan’s Country Cottage in Ulysses and the Koch, Koch-Wetmore, and Olney Funeral Homes in Ulysses.
MoreEmily Y. CARY, 84, Westfield, PA
Emily Y. CARY, 84, Westfield, PA, died Monday, August 7, 2023 in UPMC Williamsport. Born October 9, 1938, in Harrison Township, she was the daughter of Arthur and Belva Lampman Hand. On May 3, 1969, she married George W. Cary, who predeceased her on November 29, 1995. She attended the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church in Harrison Valley. Emily devoted her life to caring for her family.
Surviving are: two step-sons, George Cary, Jr. of Newton, NC and Donald (Christine) Cary of Harrison Valley; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a brother, Lloyd (Esther) Hand of Harrison Valley; nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Gregory Cook; a step-son, Keith Cary; a step-daughter, Diane Counts; three brothers, Carlton Hand, Elmer Hand, and Pecos Hand; and a sister, Vivian Harper.
Friends may call at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA on Thursday, August 10, 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 4:00 PM. Rev. Timothy H. Miller will officiate. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
2 Show Horses Die In Portville Crash
Theresa Phelps-Denhoff is with Kirsten Denhoff and Izzy Ostroski.
As word spreads….. I was driving myself, Kirsten and my cousins daughter Izzy Ostroski and our horses……Girlie, Paxton and Ivy…… We were in a bad accident in which someone pulled out in front of us and I had no other place to go hauling around 18,000 pounds…… I ended up t-boning a box truck……I am so sad to say that Girlie and Ivy passed away at the scene and Paxton is hospitalized…. We had some awesome people and horse people that helped at the scene at our most vulnerable moment….. we are devastated but certainly count our blessings on the what if’s….thank you everyone who had reached out to me and everyone involved we are beyond grateful.
Editors note: 2 patients were transported to Olean General for non life threatening injuries.
Jeanne Claire Fritz Dostal, 88, of St. Marys, PA
Jeanne Claire Fritz Dostal was welcomed by the angels on Sunday June 25th, 2023.
She was born August 9, 1934, in St. Marys, PA, daughter of the late Theodore “Babe” and Elva Herzing Fritz. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1952.
She went on to attend Clarion University where she majored in Library Science. While attending Clarion, she was the first president of the Newman Club, the Middle Atlantic Province where she taught leadership classes. She was voted Miss Clarion in 1956 and was 2nd in the Miss Pennsylvania competition that same year. Jeanne graduated from Clarion University in 1956, earning her Bachelor of Science Degree in Library Science and English, as well as continuing her education at Millersville University.
She married Robert C. Dostal on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1958 in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
MoreCarol Stewart Mead, 90, of Warren, PA
Carol Stewart Mead, 90, of Warren, PA, died Monday, August 7, 2023, at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice Home, Warren, PA., following a brief illness.
She was born November 10, 1932, in Warren, PA. She was the daughter of William “Pete” and Marion Tuttle Stewart. Carol graduated from Warren High School, class of 1950 and was employed as a secretary at Pennsylvania Gas Company. On October 28, 1950, she married Wyllis “Will” Mead, Jr., with whom she shared over seventy years of loving marriage. She was a stay-at-home mom for their five children, after her children were raised, she worked as a secretary at the Penn State Cooperative Extension Office and the Watson Memorial Home.
MoreWellsville Residents Awakened By Flash Bombs From FBI Raid on Scott Avenue Residence
By JOHN ANDERSON
Residents on Scott Avenue and the area in the village of Wellsville woke up to the sound of a flash bomb from the FBI around 5:50 a.m. today.
Another flash bomb, or stun grenade, went off around 6:07 a.m.
Neighbors heard the FBI yelling, “FBI, come out with your hands up,” and the inaudible name of a male.
The home and belongings are being searched this morning and FBI agents in white hazmat suits have been taking items out of the house and putting them in vehicles.
Read more on this story by John Anderson at the Wellsville Sun……
Fire Victim Will Be Greatly Missed by Family & Community
Wendy Lentz
It is with great sadness and heartache to on behalf of myself and my husband Gib Lentz to share of his fathers Gilbert Lentz passing last night due to a home fire.
He was a good godly simple man with his own sense of humor— lol- definitely his own! He loved his family and his Sartwell Creek Union Church who were also family to him.
Keep his son and daughter Marcia Lentz Jaques and her husband Bo in your prayers during their time of absolute grief.
Gilbert SR. absolutely adored his youngest grandson Xander. He was proud, loved and appreciated his 3 adult grandchildren Caleb, Courtney and Zack. He also welcomed and accepted and loved his bonus step grand children Jessica, Matt MoweryMya May and little Eric.
And his big sister and best friend Ruth Murphy
We will miss him dearly
He had a good life and was loved- what more could a man ask for? His life was complete. We weren’t ready to let go yet. But know and believe he will be watching over us.
(Edited to send a special sincere thank you to the responding fire departments- and please pray for the 2 firefighters that were injured- I pray they know that our family is greatly appreciative and wish them speedy recovery)
2 Firefighters Hurt in Fatal House Fire Sunday Near Roulette, PA
Roulette Chemical Engine #1
MSG: DISPATCHED: 08/06/23 18:53:24
FIREST1 : STRUCTURE FIRE – 1ST ALARM
967 SARTWELL CREEK RD, Apt , PLEASVAL
Cross Streets : HANSON HOLLOW RD * WEIMER HOLLOW RD
On Sunday, during our weekly bingo fundraiser, Departments 46, 48, and McKean 3 were dispatched to a structure fire in Pleasant Valley Township.
While responding, Tioga County relayed supplemental info of flames through the roof with possible entrapment. Chief 46-10 upgraded the box to a second alarm with this information.
Upon arrival, units found the second floor well involved with part of the roof structure already collapsed. Initial attack crews encountered what appeared to be a rare backdraft event upon forcing the front door open for entry. This backdraft event did result in one Fire Fighter sustaining second degree burns and being transported to UPMC Cole.
Attack crews made entry immediately following and made an aggressive attack on the flames quickly knocking the fire down and allowing the second crew to make entry and finding the victim on the second floor.
The victim was quickly removed from the structure and brought to awaiting ambulance crews outside, but unfortunately the individual was unable to be resuscitated and the coroner and PSP Fire Marshal were contacted to come to the scene.
A second Fire Fighter suffered a minor injury during operations and was transported to UPMC Cole for treatment and was released.
Crews worked on scene for several hours doing extensive overhaul and mop up operations. The coroner and two Fire Marshals arrived on the scene and all investigations were conducted.
The cause of the blaze is undetermined due to the amount of damage suffered to the structure, but no foul play was evident. Damages are estimated at $100,000.00.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family on their loss, as well as with both injured Fire Fighters on their recovery. We would like to thank our mutual aid departments for their assistance at the scene, as well as the public for the outpouring words of encouragement and concerns for the injured members.
Assisted by: McKean 3, 48, 39, 49, Potter County Coroner’s Office, PSP – Fire Marshals, as well as other stand by units.
Respectfully,
Justin W. Fillhart
Chief 46