Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 16 at 5:18AM EST until December 19 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo
DESCRIPTION: …LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY…
WHAT…Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
WHERE…Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie counties.
WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday.
IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
INSTRUCTIONS: Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/14/2022 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Hepburn Twp, Lycoming county. 78a81(a)2 – CASING AND CEMENTING – GENERAL PROVISIONS – Operator conducted casing and cementing activities that failed to prevent migration of gas or other fluids into sources of fresh groundwater.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/14/2022 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Hepburn Twp, Lycoming county. 78a86 – CASING AND CEMENTING – DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING – Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days.
Frances M. Shaw, 95, of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.
She was born on January 30, 1927 in Flemington, PA, a daughter of Harold and Blanche Nearhood Fye.
On November 21, 1948, she married the late Rex Shaw, who preceded her in death on October 29, 2002. Together they shared more than 54 years of marriage.
Frances was a graduate of Clearfield High School and lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she was also very active and enjoyed volunteering her time. She was a seamstress for many years for Brody’s. She enjoyed spending her time reading, gardening, and playing Dominoes. She also enjoyed getting together with friends at the Red Hat Society.
She is survived by one son; Scott Shaw and his wife Laura of Ridgway, by four grandchildren; Carol (Vince) Gaudino, Chris (Michelle) Shaw, Rose (Darren) Billock, and Hope (Jason) Brolsma, as well as by six great-grandchildren; Taylor, Dominic, Britney, Sydney, Parker, and Weston. She is also survived by her son-in-law; David Woelfel of St. Marys, and by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeanne Woelfel, two sisters; Lillian Hetrick and Elizabeth Tomlinson, and by two siblings in childhood; Jimmy and Naomi Fye.
A Memorial Service for Frances M. Shaw will be held on Friday, December 23, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church, 19 S. Broad Street, Ridgway, PA 15853.
Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens.
There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
What are your thoughts about Chrstmas? Is it just a holiday or is there a greater significance? This is how Linus summed it up in the 1965 classic “Charlie Brown Christmas”. “Fear not, for behold, I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you this day is born in the City of Bethlehem, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; you shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel, a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth peace, good will toward men'”. That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.”
I know that some will scoff and ridicule Linus summation of Christmas, and that is their prerogative. In some cultures celebrating Christ and Christmas is punishable by death. It’s nothing new, Christians have been martyred for 2000 years. Christ himself was crucified and by religious people who believed they were doing right by God.
We don’t get much persecution in this country. Oh it’s true we might get made fun of or ridiculed, but that’s nothing compared to those who suffer physical persecution. Persecution is nothing more than bullying and taken to the extreme, death can result. Maybe the reason we don’t get much persecution is because we’re just religious. We don’t do the one thing that Christ asked us to do, “Go make disciples”. We’re good at going to church and giving to worthy causes, but when it comes to really living out our faith, we fail miserably. Don’t agree? The next time you leave the parking lot at a church listen to the comments made about the other drivers. It’s hard to believe that these same people were just “praising” God.
What is Christmas? For many it’s a time to get, but for God, it was a time to give. Jesus said that there was no greater love than to lay down one’s life for another. Now that’s a gift and that’s what Christmas is all about. Think about it
On December 15, at 10:40 Pm. Friendship fire and ambulance were dispatched to 7698 County Rd. 20 for single vehicle rollover crash with one person injured
Donna M. Cribbs, 83, of 1400 Million Dollar Highway, Kersey, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at her residence with her family by her side.
She was born February 16, 1939 in her home in Kersey, daughter of the late Joseph and Martha Raffeinner Resch. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Kersey High School, Class of 1956.
On July 21, 1962, in St. Boniface Church, she married the late, Donald L. Cribbs, who preceded her in death on February 19, 2012.
Donna is survived by three sons: Mike Cribbs (Amy) of St. Marys, John Cribbs of Kersey, and Dan Cribbs (Lynn Young) of St. Marys; six grandchildren: Cody Cribbs (Alyssa), Abbey Barber (Scott), Tyler Cribbs, Rikki Cribbs, Daniel “Ian” Cribbs, and Maddie Cribbs; six great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law: Margaret Resch of Kersey, Dolores Resch of Kersey, and Janet Resch of St. Marys; and many nieces and nephews.
Along with her husband and parents, Donna was preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn Wennin; and three brothers: Joseph, Donald, and Glenn Resch. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She was a member of the St. Boniface Church. Donna took great joy crocheting and loved all flowers and plants. She was a long-time participant in the farmer’s markets downtown where people would line up to buy her baked goods, especially her pies. She was proud of her family and loved them very much, especially her grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 10:00 AM in the St. Boniface Church with the Rev. Kevin Holland, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Penn Highlands Community Nurses Memorial Fund,757 Johnsonburg Road, Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
After being sworn-in to office Monday with an undeniable 101-99 Republican majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) issued lawful writs of election for the 34th and 35th House Districts on Thursday.
“With the authority of a clear and undeniable majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and backed up by prior House precedent, Pennsylvania statute and the prior decisions of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, I am issuing these lawful writs of election to finally provide electoral certainty for the people of Allegheny County who are currently lacking representation in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives,” Cutler said.
“It is unfortunate we had to arrive at this conclusion today, but the illegitimate and illegal writs of election issued last week by the leader of the minority party in the House, with the cooperation of the Pennsylvania Department of State, forced this continued action and the ongoing litigation over those writs. This is what happens when Democrats continue to redefine terms to fit their singular belief of what is right and show their true nature as pure partisans, instead of as rational stewards of our shared institutions.”
Under these valid writs of election, the two special elections will be held on May 16, 2023.
“Holding these special elections on the date of the 2023 primary election will save Allegheny County money by not requiring the duplication of resources and election expenses and will allow plenty of time for the county to prepare for mail-in and absentee ballots,” Cutler said.
Candidates for the office will be selected by a process designated by their respective political parties, and the winner of the special election will take office after the results are confirmed.
Amelia Gail Crowley, 78, of 1550 W. Eldred Road, Eldred, PA passed away Tuesday (Dec. 13, 2022) at her home.
Born March 5, 1944, in Abemarle, N.C.,, she was the daughter of the late George Ernest and Hazel Irene Hatley Rogers. Having just moved here from Jacksonville, Fla., she married Jack Stephen Crowley on Aug. 7, 1965, and they have lived in the Eldred area since 1968.
For most of her life, Gail was a homemaker. The last 19 years before retirement she worked as a home health aide for HomeCare and Hospice in Olean, N.Y. She enjoyed sewing and giving these various gifts to family and friends. Gail also loved to share her cooking and baking; her pies will especially be missed.
Gail was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Olean for many years. She served as a deaconess and a fellowship committee member for several years, and donated many of her silk floral arrangements for the church’s use.
Gail is survived by her husband and is the loving mother of four children; Stephen K. (Cindy) Crowley of Warner Robins, Ga., David P. Crowley of Eldred, Alisa L. (Jeff) Schmidt of Phoenix, Ariz., and Bradley M. (Stacy) Crowley of Smethport; grandmother to five grandsons and five granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; and an aunt to two nieces and two nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents.
Friends will be received at the Guenther Funeral Home Inc., 1303 E. State Street, Olean, on Monday (Dec. 19, 2022) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be private. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Allegany, N.Y.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to HomeCare and Hospice, 1225 W. State Street, Olean, First Baptist Church, 133 S. Union Street, Olean, or to the Genesis House, 107 S. Barry Street, Olean.
At 1:39 PM on Thursday, Blossburg, Liberty & Cogan House Substation have been dispatched to a tractor trailer crash on RT. 15 MM 169 with heavy fire. Driver is out of the vehicle. RECALL Cogan House. Dispatch Morris with a tanker. Vehicle is well off the roadway, fully involved in fire. Mansfield tanker requested.
PALMVIEW, Texas—Thomas M. “Tom” Spoon, 79, of Palmview, formerly of Coudersport, Pa., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in Mission Regional Medical Center, Mission, Texas.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, Pa., are incomplete and will be announced with full obituary.
At 1:05 PM on Thursday, Eldred Fire & EMS have been dispatched to the area of 5015 Route 446 for a vehicle into a culvert. One occupant is self-extricated with unknown injuries.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of a lane restriction on Route 15 northbound in Covington Township, Tioga County, due to a tractor trailer crash.
Motorists can expect the right (driving) lane to be restricted north of Blossburg.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution.
While PennDOT recommends not traveling during winter storms, motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting http://www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
Cleo P. Mascho, 92, a lifelong resident of Bolivar, NY passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in Cuba Memorial Hospital, Cuba, N.Y., after a long illness.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, Pa.., are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Ellen N. Lyon, 97, passed away quietly on Sunday morning (Dec. 11, 2022) in the Guy and Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA with her son Paul and daughter-in-law, Sue, and her faithful caregivers sitting by her side. This sweet, sweet woman is now with her Lord and Savior.
Ellen Grace Nickler was born in Emporium on Nov. 3, 1925, to Adam and Ellen Nell Metz Nickler.
Ellen grew up in Oil City, where she lived until her sophomore year of high school, when the family moved back to Emporium and bought the farm that Paul and Sue now own. Ellen worked in the school office before graduation and then at Sylvania Electric in Emporium where she met the love of her life, Lyle Lyon, who worked there after returning from World War II.
Ellen and Lyle were married on June 15, 1946. In 1950, they purchased their home on Poplar Street where they lived and raised their family until Ellen moved to the Guy and Mary Felt Manor in January of this year. They had four children, Paul (Sue) of Emporium, Margie (Larry Kelly) of Allentown, Ray (Kathy) of Indiana, Pa., and David (Mollie) of Hermitage. They had eleven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. Ellen has many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly and of course her sister-in-law, Twila Lyon
Grimm, who loved her like a true sister. In addition to her parents, and her husband Lyle in 2016, she was preceded in death by one sister, Alice Cavenaugh, one brother, Donald Nickler, and one granddaughter, Christine Medley.
Ellen loved to bake and to sit on her front porch and wave at her neighbors. She was famous for her fudge, her egg custard, and her cinnamon rolls and lately for her colorful socks. She retired from Sears and Roebuck in Emporium where she was employed as the teletypist for many years. She was a life member of the First United Methodist Church in Emporium where she served as the church treasurer for many, many years. Ellen was also a life member of the Ladies Firemen’s Auxiliary. She belonged to the Order of Eastern Star and served as Worthy Matron twice and as District Deputy Grand Matron. She and Lyle were members of the Campers and Hikers in Emporium and enjoyed years of camping and traveling the country in their Air Stream trailer.
A life well lived. Rest in peace, Ellen, your memory and legacy lives on. Friends may call at the Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home in Emporium on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022 from 4 to 7 p.m. at which time an Eastern Star Service will be held. There will also be a visitation in the First United Methodist Church one hour prior to Funeral & Committal services which will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 with Rev. Dr. Andrew Spore, pastor, officiating.
