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            It started as an idea to try to bring different generations of people together to share a common interest.  It was only natural, then, that the three book clubs, the Middle Ground, Teen and Adult book clubs, would find a common interest to share . . . books.

        Specifically, they were given the opportunity to read and share novels by the YA author Kwame Alexander at a book forum at the library on Saturday, July 15. 

Theresa Phelps-Denhoff is with Kirsten Denhoff and Izzy Ostroski.

As word spreads….. I was driving myself, Kirsten and my cousins daughter Izzy Ostroski and our horses……Girlie, Paxton and Ivy…… We were in a bad accident in which someone pulled out in front of us and I had no other place to go hauling around 18,000 pounds…… I ended up t-boning a box truck……I am so sad to say that Girlie and Ivy passed away at the scene and Paxton is hospitalized…. We had some awesome people and horse people that helped at the scene at our most vulnerable moment….. we are devastated but certainly count our blessings on the what if’s….thank you everyone who had reached out to me and everyone involved we are beyond grateful.

Editors note: 2 patients were transported to Olean General for non life threatening injuries.

By JOHN ANDERSON

Residents on Scott Avenue and the area in the village of Wellsville woke up to the sound of a flash bomb from the FBI around 5:50 a.m. today.

Another flash bomb, or stun grenade, went off around 6:07 a.m.

Neighbors heard the FBI yelling, “FBI, come out with your hands up,” and the inaudible name of a male.

The home and belongings are being searched this morning and FBI agents in white hazmat suits have been taking items out of the house and putting them in vehicles.

Read more on this story by John Anderson at the Wellsville Sun……

Wendy Lentz 

It is with great sadness and heartache to on behalf of myself and my husband Gib Lentz to share of his fathers Gilbert Lentz passing last night due to a home fire.

He was a good godly simple man with his own sense of humor— lol- definitely his own! He loved his family and his Sartwell Creek Union Church who were also family to him.

Keep his son and daughter Marcia Lentz Jaques and her husband Bo in your prayers during their time of absolute grief.

Gilbert SR. absolutely adored his youngest grandson Xander. He was proud, loved and appreciated his 3 adult grandchildren Caleb, Courtney and Zack. He also welcomed and accepted and loved his bonus step grand children Jessica, Matt MoweryMya May and little Eric.

And his big sister and best friend Ruth Murphy

We will miss him dearly

He had a good life and was loved- what more could a man ask for? His life was complete. We weren’t ready to let go yet. But know and believe he will be watching over us.

(Edited to send a special sincere thank you to the responding fire departments- and please pray for the 2 firefighters that were injured- I pray they know that our family is greatly appreciative and wish them speedy recovery)

Roulette Chemical Engine #1 

MSG: DISPATCHED: 08/06/23 18:53:24

FIREST1 : STRUCTURE FIRE – 1ST ALARM

967 SARTWELL CREEK RD, Apt , PLEASVAL

Cross Streets : HANSON HOLLOW RD * WEIMER HOLLOW RD

On Sunday, during our weekly bingo fundraiser, Departments 46, 48, and McKean 3 were dispatched to a structure fire in Pleasant Valley Township.

While responding, Tioga County relayed supplemental info of flames through the roof with possible entrapment. Chief 46-10 upgraded the box to a second alarm with this information.

Upon arrival, units found the second floor well involved with part of the roof structure already collapsed. Initial attack crews encountered what appeared to be a rare backdraft event upon forcing the front door open for entry. This backdraft event did result in one Fire Fighter sustaining second degree burns and being transported to UPMC Cole.

Attack crews made entry immediately following and made an aggressive attack on the flames quickly knocking the fire down and allowing the second crew to make entry and finding the victim on the second floor.

The victim was quickly removed from the structure and brought to awaiting ambulance crews outside, but unfortunately the individual was unable to be resuscitated and the coroner and PSP Fire Marshal were contacted to come to the scene.

A second Fire Fighter suffered a minor injury during operations and was transported to UPMC Cole for treatment and was released.

Crews worked on scene for several hours doing extensive overhaul and mop up operations. The coroner and two Fire Marshals arrived on the scene and all investigations were conducted.

The cause of the blaze is undetermined due to the amount of damage suffered to the structure, but no foul play was evident. Damages are estimated at $100,000.00.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family on their loss, as well as with both injured Fire Fighters on their recovery. We would like to thank our mutual aid departments for their assistance at the scene, as well as the public for the outpouring words of encouragement and concerns for the injured members.

Assisted by: McKean 3, 48, 39, 49, Potter County Coroner’s Office, PSP – Fire Marshals, as well as other stand by units.

Respectfully,

Justin W. Fillhart

Chief 46

AUG 8, 2023 Times-Observer

According to a Pennsylvania Lottery release, a Warren County man has won a $1.86 million Match 6 jackpot.

According to information from the Pennsylvania Lottery, Kevin Tome recently purchased a winning ticket from Brokenstraw Beverage on U.S. Route 6 near Youngsville.

According to the release, Tome said he will use the prize money to help pay for his two daughters’ college tuition.

Johnsonburg, Pa.:  Phil Fitch was a special member of the Rolfe Beagle Club and in the Elk County community.  Phil enjoyed raising, training, and hunting his sporting dogs.  In memory of Phil, on Saturday, September 23, the Rolfe Beagle Club will host the Phil Fitch Memorial Chukar Challenge from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Members of the Upland Bird Hunt Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society will be managing the Chukar Challenge.  Only 24 registrants will be accepted.  The Rolfe Beagle Club is located at 1016 Long Level Road, Johnsonburg, Pa., in Elk County.

“Phil always had a smile, and was always willing to impart some of his wisdom he had learned over the years in training his dogs,” said Tommy Launer, organizer for the event.  “We are proud to run this event in Phil’s honor.  Phil never missed a bird dog challenge at the Rolfe Beagle Club.”

Scott Mix of Mix’s Game Birds, www.mixgamebirds.com, out of Kane will furnish the chukars.

All dog handlers wanting to register their dog(s) should contact Mary Hosmer at 1016 Long Level Road, Johnsonburg, Pa., or at email wlhab9@gmail.com.

At 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 12, more than 30 area talented singers and dancers are bringing the magic of 16 Broadway hits to the Stony Fork Creek Campground stage at 658 Stony Fork Creek Road, Wellsboro for the Second Annual Broadway Under the Stars Fundraiser Concert for Hamilton-Gibson Productions.

This fun, family-friendly show will open with Ramon Duterte and an ensemble of singers performing “This is Me” from “The Greatest Showman.”

Three soloists, Justin Gordon, June Roth, and Emily Weber and a children’s ensemble of singers among them Milo, Oliver and Sylvia Duterte, will perform “Seize The Day” from “Newsies” and singers Karin Knaus, Jennifer Roth, Matt Huels, Ian Brennan, Emily Kreider and an ensemble of singers, “You Can’t Stop The Beat” from “Hairspray.” Doing the dancing for both numbers will be members of the First Position Dance Studio including Willow Repard, Layla Zay, Katie Kuhl, Gracie Worthington, Mea Bartlett, Molly Crane, Aleah Logan, June Roth, Molly Tice, and Eva Wheatley.

First Position Dance Studio Alumni Dancers Olivia DiMarco and Taylor Nickerson, Rachel Davis and Emily Kies will perform “Big Spender” from “Sweet Charity” with singer Anne Acker.

This Friday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m., the free outdoor summer concert series will feature Autumn Sun performing a mix of Americana, progressive and folk music on the outdoor stage at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. The outdoor stage is located on the Central Avenue side of the building. 

The Deane Center’s summer outdoor series includes concerts by different artists from throughout the area on consecutive Fridays, now until Sept. 1 thanks to the support and generosity of the Wellsboro Community Concert Association and Ward Manufacturing.