Thomas S. “Tom” Hager, age 67, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, October 27, 2023.
He was born on September 9, 1956 in Sellersville, PA a son of the late Lester L. Hager and Jean M (Bucher) Bitler. Tom was married to Sheila A. (Boyce)
Hager and worked with Don and Betty Bauer at Wellsboro Plumbing and Heating. He then was self-employed doing plumbing, heating and A/C for over 20 years. He worked in the gas field industry for the last 10 years until his retirement.
Judith M. Glatt, 84, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 410 Washington Street, St. Marys, PA passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at Pinecrest Manor following a lengthy illness.
She was born May 26, 1939 in the St. Joseph’s Convent in St. Marys, daughter of the late John “Jack” and Antoinette “Tony” Crawford Smith. She was a lifelong resident of St. Marys and a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1957.
On August 13, 1960, in Sacred Heart Church, she married the late, Donald J. Glatt, who preceded her in death on February 27, 2017.
Ronald J. Thompson, age 73, from Floral City, Florida passed away after a lengthy illness at Citrus Memorial Hospital on 10/26/2023 with his close family at his side.
Born October 30, 1949 in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Ronald Thompson and Virginia Miles.
Ron married Jacqueline Hathaway on June 14, 1969, whom he loved and cherished for 46 years before her passing.
For 50 years he worked for St. Gobain Glass where he was a maintenance supervisor, and then retired to care for his sick wife.
ELMIRA, NY – Early Friday morning, October 27, 2023, while Elmira Police were checking multiple vacant buildings as part of their investigation into a number of burglaries in the area, they found the doors of the Star Gazette building open.
One person was seen running from the building as police entered and that individual was captured a short time later. Four other individuals were also seen running through the building and they were immediately detained by police. Local residents said multiple police units surrounded the building by 8:45 AM.
According to police, those taken into custody were in the process of cutting out copper pipes and large gauge wire in the building, causing extensive damage.
The following were arrested and charged with felonies for Burglary in the 3rd degree, as well as Criminal Mischief in the 2nd degree: Levi Bailey, 29, of Elmira; Patrick Davis, 43, of Painted Post; Christopher Gee, 52, of Elmira; Erica Hurler, 39, of Westfield; and Blaine Hurler, 39, also of Westfield. All five were held and will be summoned in the Elmira City Court.
Elmira Police noted that the investigation into the incident is still active and additional arrests may occur as their investigation continues. Anyone with any information relating to the incident is encouraged to contact the Elmira Police Department at (607) 737-5626 or (607) 271-HALT.
All individuals are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Overcoming race-day adversity in championship fashion, the Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s cross-country team claimed its first conference title since 2012 on Saturday, while the college’s women’s soccer team posted a playoff shutout and advances to Tuesday’s 6 p.m. Volt Division semifinal at Penn State Harrisburg.
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In a brilliant team effort, the Wildcats overcame the loss of a key runner in midrace during the United East Championship meet hosted by Cairn University and pulled together to win their first crown in the NCAA era that began in 2014 and the first overall in over a decade.
On October 29 at 10:26 am Wellsboro was dispatched to Rt. 287 for a pickup vs water tanker crash with unknown injuries. Hazmat dispatched for fuel leak & well brine leak from the tanker. Fire units turned incident over to PennDOT & DEP at 1:00 PM.
WESTFIELD, PA – A search is underway after the vehicle of a missing Westfield woman was reported to have been found in a cornfield in Brookfield Township.
The white Subaru Outback was said to have been found empty yesterday and a search was put together around 6:30 PM for Phyllis Potter who has been missing since July 21, 2023. However, most of the responding units were recalled on the order of Pennsylvania State Police.
The search for Phyllis Potter was launched again Sunday morning, October 29, 2023, around 9:00 AM as fire personnel from Westfield, Knoxville, Harrison Valley and Sabinsville were requested to assist.
At this time, FNN wants to remind readers that this is breaking news, Pennsylvania State Police have not released or confirmed any information at this time, so information in this article will most likely change.
84-year-old Phyllis Potter of Westfield, PA. Potter has been missing over three months.
Potter is 5’2″, Weighs 150 lbs, gray hair, and blue eyes. Her race is listed as white, Non-Hispanic.
Phyllis Potter was last seen at Missy’s Market in Harrison Valley on Thursday, July 20, 2023, as she spent the night with her friend Emily. Phyllis left her friend’s home early Friday morning, but her friend did not see her leave. That Friday also marked the one year anniversary of her son David’s death. However, the family is unsure if that has any bearing to the present situation.
Although several searches have been held across area roads, nothing was ever found pertaining to the whereabouts of Phyllis Potter at the time.
Family hopes that their loved one will be found soon.
If anyone has information in this case please call PSP-Mansfield at (570) 662-2151.
On October 28 at 8:28 pm. Bradford Twp. Fire and Bradford City Ambulance were Dispatched to 575 High St. and Owens Way for a possible rollover crash with unknown injuries
ARC Area Development grant to support the expansion of PA Wilds entrepreneurial ecosystem Investment will help set up new commerce platforms and opportunities for rural entrepreneurs.
Harrisburg, PA – Exposure to lead, even at low levels, can have lasting intellectual and behavioral effects on children, as well as many other health impacts on adults. That is why during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, the Pennsylvania Department of Health is encouraging parents to get their children’s blood lead levels tested.
Next Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., explore the waterfalls along the lower Turkey Path on the quest to unlock the geologic secrets of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon.
The deadline to register for this free program is next Thursday, Nov. 2. Register by calling 570-724-3061 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays or this weekend.
On October 28 at 7:29 pm Roulette Ambulance was dispatched to Ought St. for a person fallen with unknown injuries. Update Ambulance on its way to UPMC Cole
Next Sunday, Nov. 5 at 2:30 p.m., the Wellsboro Women’s Chorus and the Wednesday Morning Musicales are presenting a concert titled “For Love of God and Country” at the First Presbyterian Church at 130 Main Street in Wellsboro.
The concert is in celebration of Veterans Day, being observed on Saturday, Nov. 11, and features inspirational and patriotic songs. It will open with the audience and both choruses singing “The Pledge of Allegiance.”
On October 28 at 6:57 Allegany, Wellsville, And Genesee were dispatched for a land rescue a man fell 14 feet out of a tree stand and hurt his back at Harrison Rd and Jones Road in Bingham Twp. Update patient has been extricated
Dayton Alan Brown, age 85, of Knoxville, PA passed away on October 27, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.
Born January 1, 1938 in Blossburg, PA, he was a son to the late Harold and Alice (White) Brown. Dayton married Joyce L. Coates on July 4, 1957 and they spent 66 loving years together before his passing.
For 20 years Dayton was the Mayor of Elkland and he was always heavily involved in the community. He worked at Ingersoll-Rand for a handful of years where he was the president of the union. He later became an international union representative with Communications Workers of America Union (CWA) up until he retired. He enjoyed hunting and camping when he wasn’t traveling for work.
Sabrina May (Brown) Boyden, age 36, of Lancaster, PA passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, October 23, 2023.
Born November 9, 1986 in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of John W. Brown and Susan L. (Foster) Johnson.
Sabrina enjoyed arts & crafts, adult coloring books, cooking & baking and shopping, always enjoyed new outfits. She loved candy, kids and babysitting. Most of all she enjoyed life.
She is survived by her husband, Craig Boyden of Mansfield; her four children, Isaiah M. Crider of Kansas, Jeremiah G. Crider of Wellsboro, Aeriona R. Maldonado of Wellsboro and Randy W. Boyden of Wellsboro; mother, Susan L. Johnson of Williamsport; siblings, Robert D. Brown of Trout Run, Richard W. Colon of Elizabethtown and Marissa J. Kio of Hawesville, KY; aunts, Vicky Brown of Nelson, Ginger Post of Williamsport, Penny Fuller of Austin, Kelly Kelly of Blossburg, and Ruth Hayward of Louisiana; uncles, David Foster of Westfield and Charlie (Debra) of Shinglehouse; grandfather, Harry Foster and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Tuesday, October 31st from 1:00 – 2:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 2:00 PM with her mother, Susan Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W Main St., Elkland, PA 16920 to help the family with expenses. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
(Pictured: Rotarians Jim Plotts, Paul Herzig, Ronnie Schenkein, Sharon Fitzgerald, Lynne Ruffner, John Abplanalp, Andrea Streich, John Leete, Jim Babcock)
The Rotary Club of Coudersport is joining in a worldwide recognition of World Polio Day, October 24, 2021. Billed as the “World’s Greatest Meal to Help End Polio” attendees of the October 23, 2023, meeting of Coudersport Rotary Club at A&W West End Grill will give a donation towards the PolioPlus efforts of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.
Started in 1985, Rotary’s PolioPlus program set out to eradicate polio from the planet at a time when annual cases of the disease numbered in the hundreds of thousands. Today, thanks to the efforts of Rotary and its global partners, we are on the verge of certifying the world polio free! Completion of this mission will mark only the second time in human history that a disease has been eradicated. Previously, only smallpox has been eliminated. Once complete, the annual worldwide savings in medical care is estimated at $1.5B US.
The Potter County Artisan Co-op in Coudersport is planning several classes over the next few weeks.
Laurie Angood, will teach an Adult Painting Class on Saturday, November 4 from 1-3pm. Students will paint a fantasy mushroom scene in acrylic on an 11×14 canvas. Cost is $30.00. All materials provided.
Rose Lloyd with be teaching a Christmas Card Making class on Thursday, November 9, from 5 – 7 pm. Cost is three cards for $20; supplies included.
Basket-weaver, Catherine Snyder, will guide students to make one of three baskets (per student choice), the Forager ($70), Hiker ($75), or Berry Basket ($32), on Saturday, November 11. The berry basket making class is from 9 am – 1 pm and the other two baskets will be made during 9:30 am – 4:00 pm. All supplies included. Bring a drink and a snack for lunch.
A photography class is being offered by Curt Weinhold on Wednesday, November 15, 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Cost is $35.
Ginny Mainus and friends, with be offering a Spa Night on Friday, November 17, 6 – 9 pm. Reservations are not necessary. The price is $5 per entry plus the cost of the chosen spa service.
To register for these classes, please call the center at 814-274-8165. The co-op is located at 227 N. Main Street and is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday.
October 28, 2023 is National First Responders’ Day – a day set aside to recognize those on the front line.
Without hesitation they respond – while the rest of us run from danger, they run toward it.
With each call, they are confronted by the tragedy and devastation facing the people they serve. Because rarely are they called during peaceful times.
Their heroic and collective efforts keep the citizens of McKean County protected and provided for – in emergency response, in emergency medical aid, in emergency fire aid, and in emergency police aid.
Our “small-town” community benefits from the close-knit group of first responders – where everyone knows everybody and they work cohesively. And because of that, their actions are not frequently known except to the immediate recipient of their care. There is little fanfare for a job well done as their heroic work takes place behind the scene and away from the public eye.
No two calls are the same and the ease in which they determine the need and provide the resource immediately is just one example of their expertise.
And their families share them with the rest of us and we recognize them as well.
Our first responders face an unknown danger without regard to their own safety.
On behalf of the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, I am honored to recognize our First Responders. I thank you Ladies and Gentlemen. We are honored to work with you.
