Kenneth M. “Kenny” Shelander, 49, of Loop Road passed away Thursday January 18, at Buffalo General Hospital following a short illness.
Born Dec. 20, 1974 in Olean, N.Y., he was a son of Kenneth J. and Florence N. Hoke Shelander. Kenny was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School.
In addition, Kenny had attended St. Raphael’s Church in Eldred and was a member of the Eldred Township Firehall. He also enjoyed working on his tractors, playing video games, shopping, driving around listening to music, and hanging out with his good friend, Chris Woods.
BRADFORD, PA/OLEAN, NY – Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), which consists of hospital campuses, Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), is proud to announce the January 2024 Star Award winners.
Brett Murphey, a distribution tech in the materials management department, received the January Star Award at BRMC. He has been with the organization for almost five years, starting in February 2019.
“Brett is always helpful when any product is needed at the Pavilion. He is always available to assist any co-worker with questions they have, answering them courteously and professionally. Brett is upbeat all the time and frequently asks if additional help is needed,” stated his nomination. “He is timely and helping anywhere he is needed without fail. For example, during a recent power outage he was readily available to help move residents.”
Samantha Foster, a patient access representative in the admitting department, was awarded the January 2024 Star Award at OGH. She has been with the organization since May of 2022.
“Samantha is always so helpful and is a true testament of what a team player truly is. She’s willing to help anywhere and anyone she can. Her skillset is diverse and has the ability to cover in all areas of the registration department. Samantha’s demeanor is not only pleasant, but a calming force in stressful situations providing others with reassurance,” according to her nomination. “Samantha is friendly to patients and co-workers. We’re lucky to have her!”
At 11:05 PM on Sunday, Liberty, Cogan House Substation & Blossburg Fire & EMS have been dispatched to Route 15 N at MM 168 for a vehicle into the guardrails. A female is reported possibly not injured in another car at the scene.
The Friends of the S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library will host a book sale on February 23 and 24 from 9-3pm in the library at 201 E Maple Street in Port Allegany, PA. The library is currently accepting GENTLY USED books in sellable condition for the sale. Please consider that items that are unacceptable and need to be disposed of become a financial burden on the library. Unacceptable for donation: encyclopedias, reference manuals, textbooks, workbooks with completed pages, personal diaries, school yearbooks, newspapers & magazines, coloring books & word puzzle books with completed pages, VHS and cassette tapes, outdated calendars, and books that are moldy, stained, torn, or falling apart. Please do not leave books for book sale outside the library after hours. Please bring your books for donation into the library during business hours. If you need help carrying your books for donation into the library, the library staff is happy to assist you! Thank you for your donation!
Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police announced today the number of firearms purchase denials and subsequent investigations for the fourth quarter of 2023.
The Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) is used by county sheriffs, chiefs of police of cities of the first class, and licensed firearms dealers to determine an individual’s legal ability to acquire a license to carry firearms or obtain a firearm through a purchase or transfer. When an individual attempts to provide false information on a state and/or federal form, an investigation is initiated, and an investigation referral is sent to the corresponding law enforcement agency.
Auditions for Hamilton-Gibson Women’s Project production of “Women,” a collection of original works written, directed, and produced by local women, are next Sunday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 6:30 p.m. all in the Gallery of the Warehouse Theatre at 3 Central Avenue in Wellsboro.
James “Jim” “Poppy” Charles Mallon, age 70 of Westfield, PA passed away on January 19, 2024 at UPMC Wellsboro surrounded by his family.
Jim was born on November 12, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA, to the late John Francis and Josephine Elizabeth (Kephart) Mallon. After graduating from Upper Perkiomen High School in 1973, he worked many jobs including starting and running his own drywall business and most recently was employed by Viant Medical in Westfield.
Jim recently celebrated 50 loving years of marriage with his high school sweetheart Anna Marie Paulik. Together they raised four daughters and one son. Jim had a passion for reading, gardening, baking and deep conversation with his family and friends.
James Roland Scandle, 76, of Wellsboro, PA passed away at home on January 18, 2024, with his wife at his side. He was born on September 17, 1947, to Roland and Margaret (Buggy) Scandle in Shamokin, PA. He married Merry Carol (Herb) on February 5, 1966.
James was an Electrician for many years and was employed by IBEW 607. He was a member of the Galeton Moose, enjoyed hunting and fishing and cutting firewood. James had visited Tioga County since he was in high school and eventually bought a camp and built his home here.
Dolores C. “Dee” Euken, 86, of 522 First Avenue, Johnsonburg, and formerly of Elk Avenue, Johnsonburg, PA passed away early Thursday morning, January 18, 2024, at Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys following an illness of the last several months. She was born in Johnsonburg on September 11, 1937, a daughter to the late James and Rose Judice Cherry. On May 3, 1958, she married Stanley J. Euken. He preceded her in death on May 5, 2006.
A lifelong resident of Johnsonburg, Dee was a 1956 graduate of Johnsonburg High School. She was a member of Holy Rosary Church. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she loved to read, do crossword puzzles, crochet and later in life make trips to the casino.
In 1999, Dee retired from GTE-Sylvania in St. Marys after 35 years of service.
On January 20 at 7:53 pm, Penfield Fire and Bennetts Valley Ambulance were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. The accident is on State Park Rd. and Oak Stub Rd. in Penfield.
On January 20 at 4:28 pm, Wellsboro, and Morris Fire Depts were dispatched to assist Fire Depts. in Lycoming County with a fully involved cabin fire at 88 Kee Kee Run Rd. in Brown Twp. Lycoming County.
Pictured are PAHS Varsity Cheerleaders Alexsis Bennett, Jersey Gamet, Lillianne Reed, Lily Babcock, Milla Senna and Savannah Hart as they prepare for the competition to begin.
The PAHS National Honor Society is helping the Port Allegany United Methodist Church with a shoe drive beginning Monday, January 22nd through Friday, February 2nd. It’s a great time to clean out your closets and donate new, slightly worn or gently used sneakers, boots, dress shoes and sandals and send them with a high school student to take to their homeroom. The homeroom that collects the highest number of pairs of shoes will win a doughnut party sponsored by the church. The maintenance staff has placed green recycling bins into every homeroom. The donations of footwear are the only items to be placed in these bins. The bins will be emptied and counted on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Sally J. Conner, 75, of Bradford, PA passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at the Pavilion at BRMC.
She was born on July 28, 1948 in Bradford, a daughter of the late Calvin and Eleanor Milks Abrams.
She was the widow of Andrew Conner; who preceded her in death.
She was a talented crocheter who enjoyed growing flowers in her garden and taking care of her houseplants. She especially enjoyed cooking for her family.
She was employed at the former Anderson’s Diner, Bradford, as a baker for several years.
National Weather Service State College PA 327 PM EST Sat Jan 20 2024 …MULTIPLE LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW BANDS WILL INCREASE OVER PARTS OF MCKEAN…WARREN…POTTER… SOUTHERN CLINTON…NORTHERN CENTRE…NORTHERN CLINTON…CAMERON… CLEARFIELD…TIOGA… BLAIR…ELK…AND SOUTHERN CENTRE COUNTIES THROUGH LATE AFTERNOON…
HAZARDS…Several bands of light to moderate snow accompanied by wind gusts over 30 mph. This combined with recent powdery snowpack will produce areas of blowing snow and local visibilities below one mile.
LOCATION AND MOVEMENT…At 321 PM EST, regional radar indicate increasing bands of light ot moderate snow across the northern half of central Pennsylvania. The bands have a connection to the eastern Great Lakes, and are moving southeast at 35 mph.
THIS SQUALL WILL BE NEAR… Scandia, Truman, and Russell around 325 PM EST. Marshburg around 345 PM EST. Monument and Kinzua Bridge State Park around 350 PM EST. Stevenson Dam and Westport around 355 PM EST. Kettle Creek State Park around 410 PM EST. Betula around 415 PM EST.
For those driving on Interstate 80, this includes areas between the Dubois Route 255 and Mile Run exits, specifically from mile markers 105 to 193.
This includes Interstate 99 from mile markers 50 to 85.
SAFETY INFO… Use extra caution if you must travel into or through these snow showers through late afternoon. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads may lead to accidents.
