Wellsville Police arrested Michael S. Root, age 50 of Hornell, charging him with DWI (Felony), DWI w/BAC of .08% or more (Felony), AUO 1st (Felony), Unlicensed Operator (Infraction), Operate out of Ignition Interlock Restriction (Misdemeanor), Visibility Distorted Broken Glass (Infraction), Consumption of Alcohol in Motor Vehicle (Infraction) and Moved from Lane Unsafely (Infraction).
The charges stem from a traffic stop on State Rte. 19 in the Village. Root was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Root was committed to the Allegany County Jail on no bail. Root is due back in Wellsville Village Court on February 6th at 4:30 pm.
Our Criminal Investigation unit is currently seeking the location of 23-year-old Dajon Wilcher.
Wilcher has an outstanding Arrest Warrant for stabbing two victims here in the City of Olean in August of last year on South 11th. St.
If anyone has information on a location for Wilcher please contact the Olean Police Department at 716-376-5677. Wilcher may have a different hairstyle than the photo shown.
Jack Abbott, 94, of Lander, PA passed away on January 9, 2024, at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice House.
Jack was born in Sugar Grove, PA on November 6, 1929, the youngest child of Ralph and Loretta (Spencer) Abbott. He graduated from Sugar Grove High School and went to work at Jamestown Bank where he worked until his draft number came close, so he joined the Navy, where they put him in the Reserves, remaining in for 14 years. He soon started his career with Bell Telephone, where he retired after over 30 years.
Jack married Janet Marie Burgett on January 29, 1955, celebrating over 61 years of marriage. Jack was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoying trips to Canada and out West. He enjoyed surf fishing in Avon, NC, and bass fishing on Lake Erie. But he loved living on his farm on the top of the hill in Lander, where they raised their children, who still run the family farm. The “boys” had to finally kick him out of the hay mow at 90 years old.
Delores A. “Dee” Johnson, 83, of Shinglehouse, PA passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY, after long illness.
Born on Friday, October 4, 1940 at the family homestead, she was a daughter of Clair L. and Charlotte A. Hackett Austin. On June 4, 1971 in in the Ceres United Methodist Church, she married Carl F. Johnson, who survives.
Dee was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse and was also a graduate of the former Olean Business Institute in Olean, NY. Dee was employed for 21 years at the Olean General Hospital as an EKG technician until her retirement.
She was a charter member of the Bell Run Union Church in Shinglehouse where she served on the Missions Board and was also a member of the Bell Run Community Club. Dee had a very caring heart and was a passionate caregiver, helping her neighbors and friends as they faced challenges in their later years. She also was a safe-haven for many teenagers who faced various challenges throughout the years, giving them a place to feel secure and loved. Her greatest love was her family.
Rita Marie Bevevino (Lepkowski), 81, Warren, PA died on January 10, 2024, surrounded by her family after a long and brave battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Mrs. Bevevino was born July 20, 1942, to the late Carl and Mary Lepkowski in Elyria Ohio. She attended Elyria Catholic High School where she was not only a cheerleader and valedictorian of her class, but wrote the school fight song. In addition to skipping a grade because she was so smart, she was member of student council and selected to serve as a representative to the Ohio Boy’s and Girls Ohio State Convention. Following graduation, she attended St. Johns college in Cleveland, OH, where she again wrote the fight song before graduating with a degree in education.
After meeting with a kiss on Saint Patrick’s Day in 1962, she married (her hero) William Bevevino two years later. The couple lived in Ohio and moved to Warren after Bill completed law school.
In addition to her devoted husband, Rita is survived by her three great kids; her son (and definitely the favorite) Mark A. Bevevino and our favorite daughter in law Lynn (Dabbiero), Malvern, Pa; and her equally great daughters Judy L. Bevevino; and Jill C. Tonachio and her husband Phillip J. Tonachio, (all of Chester Springs, Pa). She is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Billy, Frank, Elena, Tommy and Sam Bevevino; Skye, Riley and Lilly Bevevino; and Alicia, Angie and Amanda Tonachio, and her favorite adopted son Greg Latimer. Rita is also survived by siblings Jimmy Lepkowski and Carl Alan Lepkowski of Ohio.
Rita’s strong faith was an important part of her life. She was an active member of St Joseph’s Catholic Church and taught at the school for many years. She also dabbled in real estate as an agent for Century 21 before landing her favorite job with Whirley Industries Inc. where she was the Human Resources Manager. She shined in this role and helped the company be recognized as one of the best places to work in Pennsylvania.
As a mother and grandmother, she loved spending time with her family baking, watching the waves in Sanibel, worrying about the weather, and sharing the local news. Rita was a life-long learner and loved to travel with her dearest friend Jane Betts. She and Jane read Fodor’s travel books and adventured across Europe, convincing Rod and Bill to join them on occasion.
She showed us what it means to always be engaged as she chaperoned our trips, painted Christmas ornaments, took guitar, learned Italian, played piano, made various Jello desserts, and enjoyed every type of candy. She was a voracious reader who loved a good romance, and has graced us with several macrame plant holders and bead necklaces created at the Rouse Home where she was well cared for and loved by the nurses and staff alike.
Family will receive friends on Friday January 19, 2024, from 9:30 to 11:00 am at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 600 Pennsylvania West, Warren Pa. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am with Fr. Richard Tomasone, pastor, officiating. A luncheon will immediately follow mass in the church.
Donations can be made to The Rita Bevevino Endowment Fund and sent to St. Joseph’s Church at 600 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, Pa 16365. Email condolences may be sent by visiting www.delewisfuneralhome.com. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Friday, Jan 12 @ 7:45 AM | Snow and sleet will push up through central PA early this evening, beginning between 4pm and 7pm from south to north. A general 2-4 inches of snow is expected across the northern mountains, with isolated 5 inch amounts possible. The wind will pick up late this afternoon into tonight, with gusts over 50 mph possible in the Laurel Highlands. Rainfall amounts will generally be between 0.75 and 1.00 inch, with locally higher amounts possible. We do not expect widespread flooding, but isolated minor flooding is possible.
This morning at 02:33 we were dispatched for an MVA on I-86 West bound, just before the Route 19 overpass in the Town of Angelica. The driver was transported via MTS Ambulance to Jones Memorial for evaluation. One of the trucks fuel tanks was ruptured in the accident causing a large amount of diesel to leak out and into the median ditch. We deployed all of our oil absorbant material until more resources arrived with AL-51 and the County Haz-Mat trailer and the NYS DEC spill response team. As of 11:00am this morning I-86 West bound is still shut down at exit 30, all traffic is being diverted off the exit.
Do you like the trials and struggles of life? I don’t know of any that would say they do. In fact, I’m sure that many would feel that we don’t need them, yet they come anyway.
Some have said that the trials and struggles of life serve to make us stronger. Do they? Are they teaching moments that we all seem to need from time to time or are there other ways that we could learn the same lesson without the experience?
I, like many, like to be in control. Having our ducks in a row and everything fitting into its proper place is the way we like it. Having no control disrupts our sense of security and normalcy. Are we living in a fantasy world when we think that we can control everything and everyone? Perhaps so, but that doesn’t stop us from trying. We like predictable. We want to know what’s coming around the corner. We don’t like surprises because they disrupt our sense of power and control.
The Apostle James shared that the various trials and tribulations are to be welcomed because of the many things that they produce in us. How many get excited about this? Probably not many, but the truth is, they do create good things in us, things that we could probably not learn in any other way. So, do I just gracefully resign myself to the fact that trials will come and that I just need to go along with it? Perhaps not.
I believe that it comes down to outlook. Is the thing I’m experiencing right now happening to me or for me? If I step out of the victim position, I start to see that even though I may not be able to control the circumstance I can make it work for me. I can choose to not be a victim of it but rather one who allows it to move me into a better place. Giving into the trial only gives our power away. We need to understand that even though it may have knocked me down, it is still my responsibility to get back up. Think about it.
Harriet Rutkowski-Hood showed her 261lb. market hog to a fourth place win in class 11 of the Crossbred Division securing a place in the Jr. livestock Sale.Saige Amenhauser showed her 247 lb. market hog to a 6th place win in class 5 of the Crossbred Division and qualified for the Jr. Market Livestock Sale.Lucille Rutkowski-Hood exhibited her 172 lb. Natural Colored Lamb placing 11th in class 2. Lucy also showed her 270 lb. hog in class 15 of the Crossbred Division to a fourth place and qualified for the Jr. Livestock Sale.Ryatt Coffed exhibited his 230 market hog winning 6th place in class 1 of the Crossbred Division and secured a place in the Jr. Livestock Sale.
A reminder to all of our customers. Starting this week, we will only be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday for our winter hours until March.
Check out all the new hunting gear available at North Central Supply. New shipment of double hung vinyl replacement Windows have arrived…prices start @ $60.00 Multiple sizes available…best prices around..( please do not call asking for sizes, too many to check).. Save money and make the drive to Galeton…
Patricia A. BLACK, 86, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, January 10, 2024 in Jones Memorial Hospital.
Born February 16, 1937, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Edward and Dorothy Clark Fisher. On December 2, 1955, she married Richard Jadwin, Sr., who predeceased her in 1958. In 1959, she married King S. Black, III, who predeceased her on November 9, 1996.
Pat was a homemaker, spending most of her time chasing her five boys around. She loved music, participating in a band in her younger years.
Ann A. COYLE, 82, of Genesee, PA, died Thursday, January 11, 2024 in her home.
Born April 29, 1941, in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of Joseph and Josephine Svendsen Arehart. On July 6, 1998, in Ulysses, she married William J. Coyle, who survives.
A graduate of Mountain Lakes High School, Mountain Lakes, NJ, she earned a degree in English Literature and Secondary Education in 1963 from the University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA.
Ann was employed as an English teacher by Immaculate Conception School in Wellsville, NY from 1980 – 1982 and by Northern Potter High School from 1982 – 2003.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Genesee and Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees. Ann enjoyed gardening and reading.
Pictured (left to right) Alexsis Bennett, clarinet; Aidan Clark, euphonium; Lily Madison, percussion; Raelin Meacham, clarinet; and Kendra Meade, clarinet. The musicians are students of Mr. Brad Stewart.
Five Port Allegany High School music students have been selected to attend the PMEA District 2 Band Festival January 11-13 at Bradford Area High School.
The students have been preparing for a program of music under the direction of Dr. Nathan Rhinert from Mansfield University.
During the event, students will audition for chair placement and the opportunity to advance to the Region Band Festival in February.
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 321 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024 …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY NIGHT…
* WHAT…Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE…Warren, McKean, Potter, Elk, Cameron and Clearfield Counties.
* WHEN…From noon Friday to midnight EST Friday night.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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 teaches 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. 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 Seniors 2 Seniors technology course is being offered at the Ulysses Senior Center on Wednesdays, March 6 – April 10, 2024, from 12:45 – 2:15 p.m. This course will also be offered in Galeton on Wednesdays, April 17 – May 22, 2024. The registration deadline for the Ulysses course is Wednesday, February 28th. Register yourself, a parent, or grandparent by calling (814) 274-4877 or by stopping by the Potter County Education Council office at 5 Water Street in Coudersport.
On January 11 at 6:46 pm Bradford Twp. Fire and Bradford City Ambulance were dispatched to the West Warren Rd. for a one-vehicle crash. Vehicle is off the road up the embankment.
Gary C. Hickerson, 77, of Austin, PA passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at his home. Gary was born on April 11, 1946, in Patterson, NJ, the son of the late Samuel and Eleanor (Smith) Hickerson.
Gary was an Army veteran, serving in Vietnam. He worked many years as a security guard for a mall in New Jersey.
Delores A. “Dee” Johnson, 83, of Shinglehouse, PA passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY, after long illness.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care 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.
Leslie Michael “Les” Blouvet, 37, of 4112 Blouvet Road, Friendship, NY passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born on March 5, 1986, in Wellsville, he was a son of Michael Blouvet and Tina Homuth Blouvet. On May 25, 2007 in Concord, North Carolina, he married the former Emily A. Evingham who survives.
He was a graduate of Friendship Central Schools Class of 2005.
Les owned his own semitruck and drove over-the-road several years, but was currently working as a logger for Blouvet Logging.
He loved tinkering, trucking, logging, the “new” yearly trips to Tennessee, and Saturday night cards.
With great sadness, Virginia Joan Kellogg (aka Peanut, Mom, Nana), 81, of Pocomoke City, Maryland passed away on December 25, 2023 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Maryland after a short illness.
She was born in Coudersport, PA in 1942 and is the daughter of the late Myron and Mary Lloyd. Virginia graduated from Coudersport High School in 1960 where she was a majorette (“GO FALCONS”) and involved in many club activities. She loved the Eastern Shore but longed to be home in Pennsylvania.
Gary Lee Fancher, 73, of 6474 New Hudson Road, New Hudson, NY passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at home.
Born on April 15, 1950, in Olean, he was a son of Harlan James and Virginia Mae Russell Fancher. On November 22, 1969 at the Seventh Day Baptist Church, Richburg, he married the former Lois May Taylor who survives.
Gary had worked for Dresser Rand and Air Preheater before going to work for the New York State Department of Corrections working for both the Fishkill Correctional Facility in Beacon and the Livingston Correctional Facility in Sonyea from where he retired in April of 2012.
He played lead guitar in several local rock and country bands and was proud to have the Christian music song he wrote “Where Would I Be” copyrighted, loved watching old westerns on TV, and was a season ticket holder of the St. Bonaventure Men’s Basketball team for many years.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/03/2024 to ALLSHOUSE TERRENCE L JR in Corydon Township, McKean county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP.
