Blossburg, Mansfield Dispatched For Crash on Rt. 15
At 1:54 PM on Friday, Blossburg & Mansfield Fire Rescue & EMS have been dispatched to Rt. 15 at the 172 MM for a pickup truck rollover crash with confinement. Possibly no injuries.
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Ring in the New Year at Sinnemahoning State Park!
Monday, January 1st, 2024
10:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M. –First Day Hike– Start the New Year on the right foot with an easy 2.5-mile guided hike on level trails. Learn the importance of conifer trees to wildlife as we scout for tracks and traces of the animals that live in the park. Hike will be held rain or shine. A limited number of snowshoes available if needed. Dress for the weather and bring water. Good for all ages. Well-behaved dogs on short leashes are welcome.
No pre-registration required.
Meets at: 40 Maples Day Use Area
9:00 A.M.-9:45 A.M –Coffee with the Birds– Enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa, INDOORS, as we participate in a Project Feeder Watch bird count and learn to identify the birds visiting the feeders just outside the classroom window.
Stop by anytime. Repeat visitors are welcome.
No pre-registration needed.
Meets at: Wildlife Center Classroom
Saturday, January 13th, 2024
10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M-Cross-Country Skiing for Beginners– Join a park educator, for a fun lesson on the popular sport of cross-country skiing. All equipment, including skis, poles, and boots (adult sizes) will be provided. (Limited number. Please state boot size when registering.) Program will begin indoors with an introduction to cross country skiing equipment and styles, followed by a guided practice instruction on level ground, then a short excursion on the trail.
Program is free, but pre-registration is required by Thursday, 1/11.
When registering, please state BOOT SIZE (men’s) for each participant in comment section (or let us know that you are bringing your own equipment).
Register at: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/sinnemahoning_state_park
Meets at: The Wildlife Center
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If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a
Disability, please contact the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks at 888-
PA-PARKS (voice) 888-537-7294 (TTY) 717-558-2711 (local or international TTY) 800-654-5984 (AT&T Relay Service).
Seneca Highlands IU9 Chooses NPRC as Provider for Paraprofessional Pathways Program
SMETHPORT, Pa. – Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit IX (IU9) has chosen Northern Pennsylvania Regional College as the two-year educational provider for the Paraprofessionals Pathway Program. This program will begin in January at the beginning of the Spring 2024 term. This program is designed to assist current paraprofessionals in the IU9 service area with earning valuable special education preparedness and eventually a special education bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution.
IU9 partnered with NPRC as their community college partner because NPRC’s delivery model is flexible and accessible to students across the 10-county service area. Seneca Highlands IU9 includes 14 school districts in Cameron, Elk, McKean, and Potter counties. NPRC’s learning model can cater to students from across this region in different classrooms; making it possible for students from various communities to attend class at a location close to them.
Joyce “Joy” L. Lehosky, 85, formerly of West Eldred Road, Eldred, PA
Joyce “Joy” L. Lehosky, 85, formerly of West Eldred Road, Eldred, PA, passed away December 28, 2023, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home in Bradford, PA. Her daughter-in-law was by her side.
Joyce was born April 22, 1938, at the Canonsburg Hospital in Canonsburg, PA to the late Anthony and Bertha Fray Sacco of Southview, PA. She attended California State Teachers College (now known as PennWest California), in California, PA, where she met her husband. She graduated from St. Bonaventure University in Allegany, NY, and retired from Otto-Eldred Elementary School in Eldred, PA, where she taught second grade for several years.
Gerald E. “Jerry” Burrows, 70, of Barnum Road, Eldred, PA
Gerald E. “Jerry” Burrows, 70, of Barnum Road, Eldred, PA passed away on Tuesday (Dec. 26, 2023) at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born on May 7, 1953 he was the son of Donald K. and Alice M. Freer Burrows.
Jerry was a lifelong resident of the Eldred area and attended the Otto-Eldred School District. He retired from Dresser Rand and enjoyed hunting, fishing and drinking.
Knoxville Fire Dept. Dispatched For Gas Leak
On December 29 at 10:09 am Knoxville Fire Dept. was dispatched to 6063 Rt. 49 for a natural gas leak outside
Kane Fire Dept. Dispatched For A Fire Alarm
On December 29 at 9:28 am Kane Fire Dept. was dispatched to Central Towers for a fire alarm
North Central Supply And the “Shops of Quarterwest”
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.
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…
Judith A. Cady, age 76 of Westfield, PA
Judith A. Cady, age 76 of Westfield, PA passed away at her home on Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Born March 26, 1947 in Westfield, she was the daughter of the late Van and Ella (Schultz) Grenolds.
Judy enjoyed crocheting and canning, most of all she loved being a grandmother and great-grandmother.
James McLaughlin, 84, of Marshburg, PA
James McLaughlin, 84, of Marshburg, PA passed away, Monday, December 25, 2023, at his residence.
Born August 11, 1939, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Marshall P. and Marion G. (Sheldon) McLaughlin Sr.
Jim served in the United States Army. After the service he joined the Ironworker Local 772 in Clearfield, and the Laborers Local Union 603 and worked for Cummins Construction Company for many years.
He was a member of the Eagles, Bradford Moose Lodge, and the American Legion.
Lillian A. Panew, 99, formerly of New Jersey
Lillian A. Panew, 99, formerly of New Jersey, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home, surrounded by her family.
Born August 4, 1924, in Mannington WV, she was a daughter of the late Wesley and Grace (Keyes) Ice. She was a graduate of Mannington High School.
Lil had been employed for over 20 years as a custodian at the Skillman Training School in New Jersey. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, and raising plants, and flowers.
Henry D. “Dan” Bunce, 70, of 10 Riterville Road, Mt. Alton, PA
Henry D. “Dan” Bunce, 70, of 10 Riterville Road, Mt. Alton, PA passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at his residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Rev. Robert Edward ANDERSON, Jr., 63, of Ulysses, PA
Rev. Robert Edward ANDERSON, Jr., 63, of Ulysses, PA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
Friends may call at Penn-York Camp Alpine Center, 266 Northern Potter Road, Ulysses, PA 16948 on Saturday, December 30, 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, with a Celebration of Life service following at 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Penn-York Camp and Retreat Center, 266 Northern Potter Road, Ulysses, PA 16948 or online at www.pennyork.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Kane Fire Dept. Dispatched For A Fire Alarm
On December 28 at 5:20 pm Kane Fire Dept. was dispatched to the New Thompson House for a fire alarm
Port Allegany Ambulance To 2 Mile Rd.
On December 28 at 5:16 pm Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to 2 Mile Rd. for a person unresponsive
Liberty Township Office Locked Due To Covid
Due to the fact that the secretary has covid the door at the township building will be locked and all communication will have to be done by telephone, mail or email. Also it would be appreciated if the public did not come to the reorganizational meeting for your own safety. Thank you.
Mt. Jewett Fire & Ambulance Dispatched To Burning Well Rd.
On December 28 at 2:06 pm Mt. Jewett Fire and Ambulance were dispatched for a one vehicle rollover crash with one female injured on Burning Well Rd. patient is self extricated
Richard Todero, 66, of Greensburg, PA
Richard Todero of Greensburg, PA passed away, Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Kent General Hospital. He was 66.
Richard was born May 29, 1957 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to the late Richard Ralph Torero and Mary Kantz Todero.
He served in the United States Air Force retiring in 1995 after 20 years, and many deployments worldwide. He was a jack of all trades, very giving, caring man, a good dad, fully supporting his children in all their endeavors. Richard was a member of the American Legion Jerome Post #802 and former Commander.
Organization Meeting of the Allegany County Board of Legislators
The Organization Meeting of the Board of Legislators will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. for the purpose of selecting a Chairman of the Board and such other officers as may be needed, and for the conduct of any business which may properly come before any regular meeting of said Board. The meeting will be livestreamed at:
https://www.facebook.com/alleganycountyny/
Brenda Rigby Riehle, Clerk of the Board
Allegany County Board of Legislators
Hebron Township Vehicle Crash
At 1:30 PM on Thursday, Coudersport Fire Dept. is responding to a traffic accident at 12 Rt. 244 North in Hebron Township. Traffic control needed.