Allegany Fire and Ambulance dispatched for a 2 car mva
On January 7 at 10:05 Allegany Fire and Ambulance were dispatched for a 2 car motor vehicle with no injuries accident on 86 East
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Blossburg and Mansfield Fire depts. were dispatched for a structure fire
On January 7 at 10:02 pm Blossburg and Mansfield Fire depts. were dispatched to 109 Williams Rd. at the Care Home for a structure fire. Blossburg is being held in quaters
Eugene N. “Gene” MILLER
On Friday, January 6, 2023 at 10:15 PM surrounded by family, our precious husband and dad, Eugene N. “Gene” MILLER, ran into heaven.
His passing was peaceful, beautiful, and quick. Born April 21, 1951, in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of Alvin B. and Ethel Newcomer Miller. On June 16, 1973, in Altoona, PA, he married the former Sharon Grove, who survives. A 1969 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he earned a degree in Agricultural Engineering from Penn State in 1973. In 1976, he graduated from Elim Bible Institute with a diploma in Bible and Ministry. He served as administrator of Penn-York Camp in Ulysses, PA from 1973 – 2006. Gene co-pastored and pastored at Yorks Corners Mennonite Church from 1977 – 2022. He was conference minister of New York Mennonite Conference form 2009 – 2017. He was employed as a bus driver by Wellsville Central School for over ten years. His primary vocation was always husband and dad.
Surviving besides his wife, Sharon, are: three children, Joel (Rebekah) Miller of Kitchener, Ontario, Joanna (Aaron) Clark of Whitesville, and Jonathan (Grace Dowd) Miller of Melfa, VA; four grandchildren, Alex, Olivia, Graham, and Ava; a number of others who call him Grandpa Miller; two brothers, Donald N. (Jeanette) Miller of Ulysses, PA and Harold N. (Karen) Miller of Broadway, VA; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was predeceased by an infant sister, Karen Joy Miller.
Friends may call Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 1:00 – 3:00 and 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Yorks Corners Mennonite Church, 3350 County Road 29, Wellsville, NY, where Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 1:00 PM. Co-pastor Matt Havens will officiate. Burial will be in Yorks Corners Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Penn-York Camp, 266 Northern Potter Road, Ulysses, PA 16948 or Yorks Corners Mennonite Church, 3350 County Road 29, Wellsville, NY 14895. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Coudersport ambulance was dispatched for difficulty breathing
On January 7 at 5:20 pm. Coudersport ambulance was dispatched to Angel Lane in Sweden TWP. for difficulty breathing
John A. “Moose” Lafferty, 81, of Duke Center, PA
John A. “Moose” Lafferty, 81, of Duke Center, PA passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at the Bradford Manor.
He was born on February 14, 1941 in Olean, NY, a son of the late Alfred and Violet Bennett Lafferty.
He was a 1961 graduate of the Smethport High School.
On December 31, 1972 in Bradford; he married Evelyn G. Tobin who preceded him in death on February 8, 2007. On April 12, 2008 in the Hilltop Baptist Church, Gifford, he married Delores M. Goodwin who survives.
John was a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church. He loved singing gospel music and he used to volunteer at various nursing homes once a week by singing to the residents. He ran the “Blessing Room” in Cyclone with his late wife, Evelyn from 1995 thru 2000. Lastly; he loved to give his grandchildren “Mooseyback” rides when they spent time together.
He was employed at the former Owens-Illinois / Georgia Pacific from 1970 until he retired in 1995 due to health issues.
In addition to his wife of fourteen years, Delores Lafferty of Duke Center, he is also survived by five daughters, Patricia (John) Shinaberger of Bradford, Lois Allen of West Branch, MI, Barbara (Dale) Songer of Bradford, Peggy Hoak of Bradford and Mickey (Dave) Monroe of Middletown, VA; one son, Dana (Samantha) Lafferty of Marshburg; two stepsons, Steve (Alice) Bennett of Duke Center and Andy (Penny) Bennett of Franklin; one brother, Bruce Lafferty of McSherrystown; one sister, Cheryl Bhe of Leon, NY; twenty grandchildren with one on the way; twenty-nine great grandchildren; seven great great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and his first wife; he was also preceded in death by one daughter, Rita Mae Ruttan and one granddaughter, Sophia Grace Metzler.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at the Hilltop Baptist Church, Gifford, with a celebration of his life to immediately follow at 3:00 PM in the church with the Rev. Max Simms officiating.
Private burial will be in McKean Memorial Park, Lafayette.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked for memorial contributions in his memory to be made to the Hilltop Baptist Church, P.O. Box 76, Gifford, PA 16732.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.
One Home Totaled, Another Damaged in House Fire on Williams Street in Bradford, PA
City of Bradford Firefighters and Police Department were on scene of a working structure fire last night at 44 Williams Street at approximately 0230 hrs. Firefighters worked through the night to contain this fire and protect adjacent structures. The residents were able to get out safely!
Barbara J. Barth, 76, of Oswayo, PA, formerly of Bolivar, NY
Barbara J. Barth, 76, of Oswayo, PA, formerly of Bolivar, N.Y., passed away in her home on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, after a lengthy illness.
Born on Thursday, July 18, 1946 in Franklinville, N.Y., she was a daughter of Kenneth Hirt and Helen Allen Hirt Bortz.
Barbara attended school in Olean.
Surviving are six children, Tamala Barth, Steve (Tammy) Barth, Donald Barth, Tracy (Kurt) Martin, Christina Poweska, and Alvin (Stacey) Poweska; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; three siblings, David Hirt. Sandra Hirt Knox, and Daniel Hirt; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Barbara was predeceased by a son, William “Billy” Joe Barth.
There will be no public visitation or funeral services.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Barbara’s name to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Barbara’s family has entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Barbara, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Oswayo Valley Memorial Library News
Oswayo Valley Memorial Library 103 N. Pleasant St. P.O. Box 188 Shinglehouse, PA 16748
Upcoming Programs: The library currently has a few programs in the works. Please
watch our website and Facebook page for updates.
The Book Discussion Group meets at the library on the 2nd Thursday of each month
at 10:30 a.m. All are invited to participate. Books are provided by the Potter-Tioga
Library System.
Website: You can search the card catalog by visiting our website at ovmlibrary.org.
You can also log into your account and renew the books you have out or put a book on
reserve.
Board of Directors Meeting: The monthly board meetings are held on the fourth
Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.
Memorials & Donations:
● Donations:
○ Julie Perkins
● Memorials:
○ Mary F. Shon by Ann Shaffer & Thomas Shon
FREE PRESENTATION ON BUILDING PONDS IS TUESDAY, JAN. 31 NEAR WELLSBORO
Members of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), PA Fish and Boat Commission, Penn State Extension, and the Tioga County Conservation District are conducting a free presentation titled “Thinking of Building a Pond?”
This program is for anyone considering building a pond or enlarging or repairing one in Tioga County.
Learn about all aspects of having a pond from required permits, erosion and sediment control to maintenance and even stocking fish.
The program is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at the Tokishi Training Center at 124 Nypum Drive, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
Those interested in attending “Thinking of Building a Pond?” are asked to call the Tioga County Conservation District office at 570-724-1801 to sign up anytime between now and Friday, Jan. 20.
Those with questions about the program can call Tioga County Conservation District Erosion and Sediment Control Technician Scott Moore at 570-724-1801 ext. 1305. Moore is the coordinator of “Thinking of Building a Pond?”
SHOWING OF “THE AUSTIN DISASTER, 1911 – A CHRONICLE OF HUMAN CHARACTER” TO OPEN FREE FESTIVAL OF EIGHT DOCUMENTARY FILMS BY GALE LARGEY THIS COMING WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11
Photo by John Eaton
This coming Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Grand Community Room in the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro will be the free showing of “The Austin Disaster, 1911 – A Chronicle of Human Character,” a 90-minute documentary film produced by Dr. Gale Largey of Wellsboro.
The Grand Community Room is located on the second floor of the Deane Center and is handicapped accessible via a ramp into the lobby from Main Street and an elevator on the right side at the back of the lobby.
“The Austin Disaster, 1911” is the first of eight Largey films that will be shown for free at 7 p.m. on scheduled Wednesdays in January, February, March and May. Donations are appreciated and will be used to support the Deane Center and its programs.
Wellsville Fire Police Dispatched For Crash
At 11:30 AM on Saturday, Wellsville Fire Police have been dispatched to South Main & Genesee Parkway for traffic control at a 2 vehicle crash.
Half-Ton Butter Sculpture Highlights 2023 Farm Show Theme: Rooted in Progress
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| Half-Ton Butter Sculpture Highlights 2023 Farm Show Theme: Rooted in Progress Secretary Redding unveiled the 2023 Pennsylvania Farm Show butter sculpture. Carved from 1,000 pounds of butter, it highlights this year’s theme: Rooted in Progress. The sculpture, a longtime PA Farm Show staple that celebrates Pennsylvania’s 5,200 dairy farmers, highlights the strong roots Pennsylvania agriculture has today thanks to a vision rooted in progress and eight years of targeted support and investments for the industry. |
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ACS is preparing for spring with the return of Daffodil Days
(Pennsylvania) – The American Cancer Society is once again ready to say goodbye to winter with the return of our annual Daffodil Days. This colorful first flower of spring represents a campaign that brings hope to cancer patients, their caregivers, and families, while providing much-needed funding to support the groundbreaking research, programs, and services of the American Cancer Society.
“Cancer touches all of us in one way or another,” noted Dan Tobin, American Cancer Society Director of Regional Integrated Marketing. “By supporting the American Cancer Society through Daffodil Days, you are not only warming the hearts of others with these beautiful first flowers of spring, but you are also helping the American Cancer Society Improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.”
Austin Ambulance to Gardeau Road
At 10:59 AM on Saturday, Austin Ambulance has been called to Gardeau Road for altered mental status.
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Troy Twp, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/04/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Troy Twp, Bradford county. CSL 402(b) – POTENTIAL POLLUTION – Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued under that authority by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-01-04 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Troy Twp, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/04/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Troy Twp, Bradford 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. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-01-04 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Tuscarora Twp, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/28/2022 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Tuscarora Twp, Bradford county. CSL 402(b) – POTENTIAL POLLUTION – Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued under that authority by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-12-28 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Coudersport Ambulance to Snyder Road
At 10:20 AM on Saturday, Coudersport Ambulance has been called to Snyder Road for a full arrest
Andover Dispatched For Crash on Rt. 417
At 9:25 AM on Saturday, Andover Fire & EMS have been dispatched to Rt. 417 & County Road 12 for a 2 vehicle crash with possibly one injury.
Coudersport Ambulance to Rt. 6 West
At 8:55 AM on Saturday, Coudersport Ambulance has been called to Rt. 6 West for a fall victim. Coudersport Fire Dept. dispatched to assist with lifting.
Van Into Pole Crash on Rt. 646
At 8:30 AM on Saturday, Hilltop Fire Dept. & Port Allegany ambulance have been dispatched to a vehicle into a pole crash on Rt. 646 near Pithole Road. All occupants are out of the vehicle.
Bradford City And Bradford TWP. were dispatched for a structure fire
On January 7 at 2:55 am Bradford City And Bradford TWP. abd Derrick City fire depts.were dispatched to 44 Williams St. for a second alarm house fire
Winter Market is the first Saturday of the month at the Riley Gallery on Main St., Coudersport from 10 am to 2 pm
The Potter County Farmers Winter Market will be indoors at the Riley Gallery, next to the Crittenden, the first Saturday of the month from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The next market will be this Saturday, January 7th. Here is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
BLACK CATS AND PAPERCRAFTS is planning on being there with charms, quilled paper light boxes, wall hangings, hair accessories, paper and resin jewelry and other assorted paper crafts. We also have some winter/holiday decor. We are taking commissions again. For more information, or to make a custom order contact Leon at blackcatsandpapercrafts@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page to see sneak peeks of the new things we’re making at https://facebook.com/blackcatsandpapercrafts
BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce. We will have storage beets, carrots, salad turnips and winter squash. Stop by and learn more about our CSA Shares. We accept cash, credit cards, and SNAP. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com
CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the Farmers Market, January 7th. I will be bringing artisan rye, light whole wheat, many seeded breads. Sweet treats for breakfast and anytime. I will be taking requests now, at the market and throughout the month. netrabaker@hughes.net. 814-544-7313
CARING CRAFTS will be attending this Saturday’s Farmers Market! We have Homemade pillows in a variety of designs, plastic canvas magnets in different logo & designs and Hand painted clothespin wreaths to decorate your home. We accept cash payment. Like us on Facebook! Hope to see everyone there!
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Saturday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products. We accept cash or card payments. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.
Ulysses and Harrison TWP. were dispatched for an appliance fire
On January 6 at 9:34 pm Ulysses and Harrison TWP. were dispatched to 625 Academy St. for an appliance fire. The fire is out now
Twenty-eight New Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Units Placed In Service at Blossburg
Today was a pretty exciting day at our department! Twenty-eight Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units, 56 cylinders and associated face-pieces arrived and were placed in service!
Special thanks to the community and the six municipalities that have supported this project and our department! …
BRMC Pavilion set to open 4th floor
Bradford, PA – The Pavilion at Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) is set to open the fourth floor on Monday, January 9 which will increase the current occupancy by 31 beds, from 64 to 95 beds.
The Pavilion closed operations of the fourth floor in June of 2022 due to the staffing shortages which has plagued long-term care facilities in the region and throughout the entire nation. Until staffing was able to provide adequate and quality care to the residents, the Pavilion temporarily brought its total census down to 64.