At 5:49 PM on Wednesday, Portville, Westons Mills & Olean Town Fire Depts have been dispatched to a house fire at 9341 Nouvoo Road. Scanner report tree fell on house, now there is smoke showing.
Beth A. STEELY, 63, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Lewisberry, died Monday, October 24, 2022 in her home.
Born January 13, 1959, in Williamsport, she was the daughter of Habe and Bessieann Williams Rabuck. On April 20, 1985, in Ephrata, she married Terry L. Steely, who survives.
A graduate of Ephrata High School, she earned a bachelor’s degrees in Elementary Education and Library Science from Shippensburg University. She was employed by the PA State Turnpike Commission. Beth loved the mountains and enjoyed riding motorcycle and atv.
She cherished her relationships with her son and grandchildren.
Surviving besides her husband, Terry, are: a son, Steven M. Steely of Lewisberry; a grandson, Blake Steely; a granddaughter, Bristol Steely; a brother, Bradley (Roberta) Rabuck of Akron; a sister, Marti Rhoads of Leola; nieces and nephews.
Services will be private.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Legislation to make it easier for State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) universities to hire campus police officers has been overwhelmingly approved by the House and Senate and is now awaiting the governor’s signature to become law.
The action was applauded by the bill’s sponsors, Reps. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter), Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) and Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), who represent Mansfield, Clarion and Indiana universities, respectively.
House Bill 1988 would place campus police departments and campus police officers at PASSHE schools under the auspices of the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Education Training and Commission (MPOETC) for police certification, commission and training. The change would allow a campus officer to be immediately employed by a state system campus police force rather than having to go through a potentially months-long process of obtaining a commission from the governor via the state Department of Education.
Officers who complete MPOETC training can be immediately employed by municipal police departments and state-related university campuses; only those who wish to work on state system campuses are required to go through the extra step of obtaining a commission from the state. This, the lawmakers said, puts state system campuses at a disadvantage when recruiting officers.
“Campus security is more important than ever, and this simple and sensible change to the law will make it easier for campus leaders to meet the public safety needs of students, faculty and staff,” Owlett said. “I appreciate the bipartisan support for the measure and encourage prompt action by the Senate.”
“Removing this unnecessary and duplicative paperwork will help make our campuses safer because it will allow officers to get to work that much faster,” Oberlander said.
“Campuses like Indiana University of Pennsylvania and its PASSHE counterparts are experiencing staffing shortages like many other entities in today’s world,” Struzzi said. “I’m glad to see my House colleagues unanimously advance this legislation so we can move closer to full security complements and ensuring safe education environments.”
House Bill 1988 would also ensure recent and future reforms to laws impacting law enforcement apply automatically to campus police officers. It would also authorize state system campus police officers to wear body cameras, furthering increasing campus police accountability and public trust.
Finally, the bill was amended by the Senate to permit school police officers, who were previously certified by MPOETC, to maintain their certification. Under current law, MPOETC certification expires two years from the date of issuance and, because school districts do not fall within the definition of a “law enforcement agency,” MPOETC cannot recertify school police officers. Accordingly, MPOETC-certified school police officers lose their certification when they work for a school for over two years.
If signed by the governor, the law would take effect immediately.
We are having a benefit for the family in Coryville who lost their home and all of their belongings to the fire a couple weeks ago. I do have an event page set up on Facebook as well. Wondering if you could share that for us as we are hoping to reach many and know you have many followers who may otherwise not see our event.
The Cuba Police Department would like to introduce Officer Lewis Pettit to the community. Officer Pettit recently graduated from the Alfred State Police Academy. Officer Pettit will be filling 1 of 2 vacancies currently in our department. Here is a summary of his background in his own words.
First, I would like to thank Chief Burch, the members of the Town Board, and the rest of those who have allowed me to be in the position I am in. I do not take the honor of serving and protecting the community and the Town of Cuba lightly.
I grew up right next door in the Town of Bolivar. I graduated from Bolivar-Richburg in 2017 and moved to Canandaigua to attend Finger Lakes Community College. After completing an associate degree from FLCC in 2019, I moved to Alfred to attend Alfred State College. There, I chose to study Criminal Justice with the goal of a career in law enforcement. This past May, I graduated from Alfred State College with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and began the Police Academy just a week after. In August, I was hired as a patrolman and have been nothing short of excited to begin my law enforcement career here in Cuba.
Also pictured is Officer Mackney who was recognized at the graduation ceremony for his commitment and dedication to the academy and the recruits throughout each phase.
Agriculture Secretary Seeks Proposals for $200,000 in Matching Grants to Boost Hemp Sales, Exports
10/17/2022
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding called for proposals from nonprofit marketing and promotion organizations for projects aimed at increasing sales, export or consumer awareness of Pennsylvania hemp products. The department plans to award $200,000 in matching funds to reimburse up to half of project costs, with a minimum grant amount of $1,000.
“Hemp has presented a unique opportunity to grow an industry from the ground up, supplying seemingly limitless sustainable construction materials, fiber and food products,” said Sec. Redding. “These grants will feed a new industry that was once a staple of Pennsylvania’s economy and is again presenting opportunities for farm income and jobs as well as new possibilities for climate-friendly, environmentally beneficial products.”
The department will give special consideration to projects that leverage other funding and public-private partnerships. Eligible projects may include regional or national promotion.
Projects must have started on or after July 1, 2022 and must be completed on or before June 30, 2023.
The minimum matching grant is $1,000. Applications will be selected in a competitive process.
Qualified nonprofits may apply for grants through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development online application system. The application period closes Friday, December 2, 2022 at 5:00 PM. Full grant guidelines can be found in the October 15 issue of the Pennsylvania BulletinOpens In A New Window.
These matching grants are one way in which the Wolf Administration has fed growth in the fledgling hemp industry, creating Pennsylvania Specialty Crop Block grants through the historic PA Farm Bill when federal funding for hemp was not yet available, and funding key R&D beginning in 2019 through the department’s research budget. Hemp-specific grant investments to date have topped $923,000.
For information about hemp in Pennsylvania, visit the department’s hemp web page and for more on grants and initiatives to grow or start your PA agriculture business visit the department’s PA Farm Bill web page.
Raymond Joseph Holmberg, 83, of Coudersport, PA passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at UPMC Cole.
He was born May 18, 1939 in Baltimore, MD to Paul W. and Bessie (Gauntner) Holmberg. Raymond worked many different jobs over the course of his life, and settled in the Coudersport area.
He was a member of the St. Eulalia Catholic Church, and enjoyed rodeos, fishing, hunting, art, and Cross Forks Sportsmen’s Club in Renovo, PA.
He is survived by two sons: Tony and Kevin Holmberg; a daughter: Colleen Holmberg; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchildren; and two sisters: Catherine Shirk and Jeanne Fry.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother: Russell Holmberg.
His family has entrusted the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home 210 North East Street Coudersport, PA with his local arrangements, and a memorial service will be held at a later date in the Altoona Area. To share a memory or condolence with his family visit: https://www.thomasfickinger.com.
Harrisburg, PA – Acting Secretary of Health and Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson today announced changes to birth certificate eligibility requirements, providing access to individuals as young as 16 and creating new fee waiver options.
“When the department learned that some minors experiencing homelessness or navigating through the foster or juvenile justice system were struggling to receive their birth certificate, we made appropriate changes,” Dr. Johnson said. “Now people as young as 16 can access their personal vital records which can help them establish their identity.”
Earlier this month the department updated the birth certificate request process to lower the age of eligible applicants from 18 years old to 16 years old. The lower age will make it easier for 16- and 17-year-old individuals to obtain their birth certificate, which is necessary to apply for a driver’s license or college admission.
In addition, a new fee waiver option was implemented this month to allow individuals aged 16-24 who are, or have been, involved in foster care or juvenile justice to access their birth certificate without the $20 fee. A separate fee waiver application was created for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Each year, the department receives tens of thousands of birth certificate applications. Thus far in 2022 the department has received more than 32,000 mailed, and 35,000 walk-in applications.
Tiadaghton Chapter #688 of Trout Unlimited will meet in person this coming Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Wellsboro Community Center at 3 Queen Street in Wellsboro or via Zoom (# 838 766 1706 – Passcode white – no caps).
There will not be a speaker. The business and general meetings are free and open to the public. Participants do not have to be a member to attend.
Discussed will be projects in progress and upcoming projects. Among them is the Darling Raffle being held to raise $2,000 to support the Potter County Anglers Club in raising the 1,000 trout stocked in the Darling Run section of Pine Creek in Ansonia earlier in October. The drawing will be held during the group’s Tuesday, Dec. 6 meeting. Ticketholders do not need to be present to win.
Raffle tickets are $20 each and are available at the Tackle Shack, from TU members, at Chapter meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at the Wellsboro Community Center and on the Chapter’s website at tiadaghtontu.com. “The Tackle Shack has donated amazing prizes for the raffle with all proceeds going to support the stocking,” said Chapter #688 President Jere White.
For more information about the meeting or the raffle, email Jere White at whitesgordonsetters@gmail.com or call him at 570-662-2167.
Emporium Food Market owner, Scott McCann says two popular community events returning in November. Turkey bowling will be held Sunday November 20 at 2pm. Last year was the inaugural event which saw 5 people roll frozen turkeys down grocery isles to knock down 10 bowling pins. McCann and the store staff will start accepting entries Tuesday, November 1. This year participants will be selected Friday November 11 from receipts placed in boxes at the store. The winner of the turkey bowling contest will take home all the ingredients for Thanksgiving dinner.
Following the turkey bowling, a panel of three judges will declare who bakes the best pumpkin and apple pies. There is no charge to enter the contest. The winner will receive store gift cards.
M. Patricia Murphy, age 89, of Johnsonburg, PA, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022 at Penn Highlands-Elk.
She was born July 25, 1933 in Johnsonburg, a daughter of the late Edward & Mary (Papa) McAlee. She married Robert L. Murphy on December 12, 1952, who survives in Johnsonburg.
She was born and raised in Johnsonburg and graduated from Johnsonburg High School. After living in Vestal, NY and Westfield, PA, she moved back to Johnsonburg in 1988. She was a member of Holy Rosary Parish in Johnsonburg and a loving, caring mother to her children.
Along with her husband of seventy years, Pat also leaves behind, a son Robert (Claire) Murphy of Clarksville, TN, two daughters Christine Elwell of Wellsboro, PA and Colleen (Jack) Collson of Horseheads, NY and ten grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Pat was also preceded in death by a son William Murphy, a granddaughter Amy Joe Frost, a sister Anna Ion and two brothers Edward “Chub” and John “Corky” McAlee.
As per Pat’s wishes, there will be no public visitation.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held, 10 a.m., Thursday, October 27, 2022 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Johnsonburg, with Father David Wilson.
Special Thank You to Brenda Copelli, Rhonda Horchen and all the nurses on the 2nd floor at Penn Highlands Healthcare in St. Marys and a very special thank you to Nancy and Louie Votano.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ubel Funeral Home of Johnsonburg. Online condolences can be made at www.nedzafamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of two (2) lots (refer table below) of Quinapril and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 20mg / 12.5mg, to the consumer level from the US market due to presence of Nitrosamine Drug Substance Related Impurity (NDSRI), N-Nitroso-Quinapril above the proposed interim limit.
Boston, MA, October 18, 2022 / PRNewswire / – Whele LLC, of Boston, MA, is voluntarily recalling its Mighty Bliss Electric Heating Pad, due to product safety concerns. Use of this product may lead to burns, mild shocks, or rashes/irritation.
This recall applies to 544,212 Mighty Bliss Electric Heating Pad units manufactured between 08JAN21 to 03JAN22 and distributed from 29JUL21 through 21JUL22. Product was sold via Amazon.com and Walmart.com.
Sotto i Trulli INC/DBA Bombolo Biscotti, is recalling its Assorted Italian Cookies, because it contains Italian Wedding Cookies with undeclared walnut ingredient. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnut allergen, run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – PITTSBURGH, October 25, 2022- Mylan Institutional LLC, a Viatris company, is voluntarily recalling lot AJ21002, exp 3/2024, of Octreotide Acetate Injection, 500 mcg/mL, packaged in a carton of ten 1mL syringes. This lot is being recalled at the user (hospital/pharmacy) level due to a product complaint of the presence of glass particles in a syringe.
Baxter International Inc. announced today it has issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction for the WatchCare Incontinence Management System due to potential for radio frequency (RF) interference with other medical devices. The WatchCare system is designed to discreetly alert the caregiver of an incontinence event. Although the WatchCare system has been developed to comply with the most recent RF standards, it radiates RF that might affect other devices in the vicinity, including devices on both patients and staff members. This RF interference could result in erroneous readings or additional malfunctions of these other devices and could therefore result in inappropriate medical intervention. Depending on the intended use of the device that malfunctions, there may be different hazardous situations that could occur. This product is manufactured by Hillrom, which was acquired by Baxter in late 2021.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 18, 2022 – Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey – Unilever United States today issued a voluntary product recall to the consumer level of select lot codes of dry shampoo aerosol products produced prior to October 2021 from Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI (Rockaholic and Bed Head), and TRESemmé due to potentially elevated levels of benzene.
Ronald John Rees, 56, of Port Allegany, PA passed away on Tuesday (October 25, 2022) at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany are incomplete and will be announced with a full obiturary.
John A. DENHOFF, 92, of Whitesville, NY, died Monday, October 24, 2022 in Highland Park Health & Rehabilitation Center, Wellsville, NY.
Born April 20, 1930, in Coudersport, PA, he was the son of William Adam and Victoria Sabin Denhoff. On November 14, 1952, in Whitesville, he married the former Jeanette Webster, who predeceased him on February 22, 2017.
He was employed by National Fuel Gas. John was a member of The Gospel Chapel of the Christian & Missionary Alliance in Whitesville.
Surviving are: a son, David A. Denhoff of Rexville; several grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by seven siblings, Elizabeth Harding, William Denhoff, Jr., Kathryn Grom, Sophia Snyder, James L. Denhoff, Franklin Denhoff, and Levi Denhoff.
Friends may call at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY on Friday, October 28, 2022 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 1:00 PM. Rev. Timothy Armstrong will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Coudersport, PA.
Memorials may be made to Whitesville Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 256, Whitesville, NY 14897, The Gospel Chapel of the C&MA, P.O. Box 217, Whitesville, NY 14897, or Whitesville Rural Cemetery, P.O. Box 6, Whitesville, NY 14897. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Joseph “Bubba” J. Capuano, Jr., 85, of Ridgway, PA died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at his residence.
He was born on October 31, 1936, in Ridgway, the son of the late Joseph and Margaret Nortorrani Capuano.
He was married to the late Katheryn Delhunty Capuano, who preceded him in death in 2001.
Joe was a lifelong resident of the area and a faithful member of St. Leo’s Church. He graduated from Ridgway High School, attended Penn State University, and later enlisted into the U.S Army. Joe was a very caring and friendly person and could strike up conversation with anyone. He had a great love for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penn State football and Ridgway Elkers Football. His love for his hometown and the sports, Joe could be found many Friday nights sitting in the stands cheering.
He is survived by 2 daughters; Mary Yates and her husband Scott of Penacook, NH, and Julianne Anderson and her husband Allen of Dubois, 3 grandchildren; Bryant Capuano, Alex Yates, and Jordyn Morgan, 2 great grandchildren and 1 great grandchild on the way. He is also survived by a brother, Don Capuano and his wife Judy of Ballston, NY.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Joseph J. Capuano will be celebrated on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 11:00 AM at St. Leo Magnus Church, 111 Depot Street, Ridgway, PA with Fr. Justin Pino as celebrant.
Family and friends will be received on Friday, October 28, 2022, at the St. Leo’s Church from 10:30 AM until the time of service.
Military Honors will be accorded by the Ridgway-Johnsonburg Servicemen’s Burial Detail.
Burial will follow at Lake City Cemetery
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Joyce E. Lucco, 94, of North Main Street, Limestone, NY passed away, peacefully, Monday, October 24, 2022, at Bradford Ecumenical Home, with her family by her side.
Born October 22, 1928, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Truman S. “Jeff” and Helen (Jones) Eck. She was a 1945 graduate of Bradford High School.
On May 8, 1948, in Bradford, she married Jack A. Lucco who preceded her in death on August 28, 2019.
Joyce had several careers during her long life, most notable being her time as manager of Montgomery Ward when they opened in 1958 in Bradford, secretary at Limestone Union Free School where she was able to get her daughters on the student bus for away football and basketball games (Thanks Mom!), Tax Preparer at Bill Fox H&R Block of Olean NY, Front Desk Manager of Holiday Inn, Olean and Junior Accountant at The Pines Senior Care Facility of Olean NY. Joyce was active in local town activities in an unofficial capacity for many years and, not content to be fully retired, Joyce ran for and won the Town of Carrollton Supervisor position for 4 years.
She served on the Board of Directors and was the longtime caretaker at Limestone Cemetery. She and her husband bowled in the Sunday Night Bowling League. She also bowled in a league with her sister Carla.
Surviving are three daughters, Jacqueline Lucco, of Bradford, Jeri Ann (Charles Coppola) Lucco, of Columbus OH, and Julie (Larry) Carlson, of Limestone, six grandchildren, Christa Coppella, Chris Lucco, Sarah Lucco, Abbey Carlson, Chad Carlson and Jay Lucco, six great grandchildren, sister, Carla Dittman and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jack of 71 years, one son Joel Lucco, and one daughter-in-law, Millie Lucco, two sisters, Avonelon Eck and Paula Willis, two brothers, Minor E. Eck, and Gerald Eck.
Joyce attended West Branch United Methodist Church.
Family will receive friends on Friday October 28, 2022, ion the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Avenue from 11:00 am to 1:00pm where funeral services will be held at 1pm with Rev. Fred Zickefoose, Pastor officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery in Limestone.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to Limestone Volunteer Fire Department or the Activities Fund at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Joan L Stack, 90, of Latchaw Hollow, Bradford, PA passed away, Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born on August 18, 1932, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Oscar I. and Florence G. (Danielson) Stranburg.
She was a 1950 graduate of Bradford High School and a 1953 graduate of the Bradford Hospital School of Nursing.
On September 26, 1953, in the Emanuel Lutheran Church, she married Gerald C. Stack, who passed away on January 19, 2010.
Throughout her career, she served as a nurse for Dr. McGrail, the Bradford Hospital, and Limestone Union Free School. She and her husband also owned and operated Stack’s Riding Stable for six years.
Joan is survived by two daughters, Kristie A. Stack, of Limestone, NY and Linda (Dennis) S. Thiel, of Bradford, two sons, Jeffrey (Brenda) S. Stack, of Bradford, William (Kim) O. Stack, Lusby, MD, 14 grandchildren, Ryan Hatch, Sean Hatch, Heather Laird, Jeffrey Stack, Jessica Cornelius, Doug Thiel, Julie Piper, Dan Thiel, Alex Stack, Breanna Stack, Kelsey Stack, Janelle Stack, Liam Stack, and Sarah Stack. 17 Great-grandchildren, Haley Stack, Aaron Stack, Everett Hatch, Brinley Hatch, Madeline Hatch, Evelyn Hatch, Julia Laird, Elliot Laird, Kinley Thiel, Declan Thiel, Raelyn Thiel, Ellianna Thiel, Savannah Piper, Colton Piper, Carly Piper, Austyn Piper, and Callister Stack, and one niece, Phyllis Quirino.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, Larry Stranburg, and one nephew, Jimmy Stack.
Family will receive friends on Friday, October 28, 2022, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 372 East Main St., where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2:00 pm with John Kearns, Lay Worship Leader at the Emanual Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery in Latchaw Hollow.
Memorial contributions, if desired may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Professional watercolorist Jessie Vaughn will be teaching you how to paint beautiful fall leaves. Jessie’s highly-rated classes are relaxing and filled with lots of laughter. No previous experience in watercolors needed, as Jessie is comfortable teaching all levels.
There are two class times available on Thursday, October 27, 2022: 10:00 -11:30 am or 5:30 – 7:00 pm. The cost is $25 per person, and all supplies are provided for this 1.5 hour watercolor class. Class will be held at Jessie’s Studio/Gallery at Abundant Blessings, Main St., Coudersport, PA. Class size is limited, so register ASAP at www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877.