Smethport Area School District Is Hiring Supplemental Positions


At 7:30 PM on Monday, Shinglehouse Fire Dept. has been dispatched to a 2 vehicle crash on Rt. 44 near the Gravel Pit. Traffic control requested.

Marjorie “Jean” Clawson Quiggle Hackett, 99, of Warren, PA, died, Sunday, January 14, 2024.
A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.

Helen J. McCanna, 88, of Coudersport, PA passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, at UPMC Cole.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

On January 15 at 1:55 pm Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to Main St. for chest pain

Judith Ann “Judy” BRAYMILLER, nee Evans, 84, of Riverside Drive, Wellsville, NY, died in her sleep at home on January 10, 2024.
Born September 24, 1939, in Salamanca, she was the daughter of Arnold R. and Helen L. Holmes Evans. A 1957 graduate of Salamanca High School, she began attending Deaconess Nursing School in Buffalo in the fall, but soon left due to homesickness.
On April 30, 1960, in Salamanca, she married Wayne G. Braymiller and began their family life. In 1963, the couple settled in Wellsville and bought the family home about two years later.
Judy’s love for caregiving was seen in her choice of employment throughout the years. She worked as a nurse’s aide in several nursing homes in the Wellsville area, and as a receptionist for Doctor Hong for several years. She was finally able to finish her nursing degree at Alfred State College in 1984.

Kay L. McNett, 75, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away at home on Thursday, January 11, 2024. She was born on January 6, 1949, in Shinglehouse, PA to Perry “Buster” and Ellen (Reed) McNett.
She worked in Quality Control for Corning Glass/Osram for over 37 years. She was a Deacon and Treasurer for the Presbyterian Church of Upper West Conococheague, a member of Presbyterian Women Organization and volunteered at Bountiful Blessings Inc. in Mercersburg, PA. Kay enjoyed playing bingo and truly loved her family.
The last meeting was postponed due to weather and rescheduled for this Tuesday, Jan 16, at 6 in the BMBM Library Conference Room.

All interested residents are urged to attend and bring a friend.
| SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Middlebury Twp Township |
| Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 1/15/2024 at site Taft 109HU 53814 in Middlebury Twp township, Tioga county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-01-15 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |

Robin M. Sammis of Jefferson Street, Salamanca, NY passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Olean General Hospital following a brief illness.
Robin was born on December 24, 1964, in Cuba, and was the daughter of Robert and Gale Abbey Givan. She was formerly married to Ronald P. Sammis.
Robin lived in Long Island for a period of time where she worked as a house cleaner until she returned to Western NY in 2010. She enjoyed Classic Rock & Roll, loved nature, camping, all animals and pets.

At 11:45 AM on Monday, Shinglehouse ambulance has been called for a female hemorrhaging.

On January 15 at 10:16 am, Galeton Fire Dept. was dispatched to The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum for a water flow alarm in room 101.

On January 15 at 6:32 am Rew Fire Dept was dispatched to a two vehicle crash on South Kendel Ave. A vehicle tried to pass a county plow truck and tore the plow off into the road blocking traffic no injuries have been reported

On January 15 at 6:25 am Fox Twp. Fire Dept. was dispatched to 346 Coal Hollow Rd. for a chimney fire

On January 14 at 10:44 pm. Austin Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Rt. 155 and Keating Summit St. for a motor vehicle accident.

Congratulations to Brady Danielson and Jacob Troutman of Boy Scout Troop 410 in Mount Jewett for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) was honored to attend their court of honor and present them with congratulatory citations from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Pictured from left: McKean County Commissioner Tom Kreiner, Brady Danielson, Jacob Troutman, Causer and Scoutmaster Thomas Geer.

Philip M. Kio, 99, of Kio Rd., Port Allegany, PA passed away Friday (Jan. 12, 2024) at his home.
Born July 22, 1924, in Coudersport, he was a son of Byron J. and Etha V. Hayes Kio. On Dec. 4, 1971, he married Leah Rae Whitney, who survives. They were married 52 years.
Philip was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, class of 1942.
He was longtime farmer and was employed with North Penn Gas Co. for many years before his retirement.
Philip was a veteran of WWII, having served in the US Navy.
He was a member of the American Legion, Post 192, Coudersport, and Moose Lodge #460, Port Allegany.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists in north central Pennsylvania are advised the restrooms at the Interstate 80 westbound and eastbound rest areas in Columbia County are temporarily closed due to a power outage in the area.
The restrooms will reopen once power is restored. Parking is still open to motorists.

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY—Theodore S. “Ted” Seamans, 85, of Williamsville, formerly of Wellsville, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, in Hospice Buffalo, after a short illness.
Arrangements, entrusted to the care and direction 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.

Friday, January 12, 2024
Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library invites book enthusiasts to embark on a literary journey with its Virtual Author Talk Series, starting February 2024. This monthly spectacle features bestselling, award-winning authors from around the world, covering a diverse range of genres. Program details can be viewed now at https://barbaramoscatobrownlibrary.org/author-talk/ and https://libraryc.org/barbaramoscatobrownlibrary.