Ronald J. Bethel, 77, of Smethport, PA
Ronald J. Bethel, 77, of Smethport, PA passed away Saturday (May 6, 2023) at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
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Kris L. King, 60, of 1085 Water Street Extension, Johnsonburg, PA
Kris L. King, 60, of 1085 Water Street Extension, Johnsonburg, PA passed away early Thursday morning, May 5, 2023 at Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys, following a lengthy illness.
He was born on September 26, 1962 in Warren, PA a son to Elizabeth Steudler King and the late Marlin King. On October 7, 1983 in Johnsonburg, he married Valerie Krise and she survives.
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A lifelong resident of Johnsonburg, Kris was a 1980 graduate of Johnsonburg Area High School. Kris was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Johnsonburg. He loved spending time with his family, took pride in his home and property and tinkering in his garage. He especially took pride in decorating his home and grounds for the holidaysÂ
Kris had worked for Paper City Transfer for the past 12+ years. He had also worked for Mountain Metal, St. Marys and Willamette Industries, Johnsonburg Mill.Â
Kris is survived by his mother Elizabeth King of Johnsonburg, his wife Valerie King at home, daughters Jennifer (Joshua) Blose of Brockport, NY and Emily (Bryan) Geer of Johnsonburg and grandchildren Gracie and Elijah Blose and Cyrus and Addyline Geer. He is also survived by a brother Gene King of Jamestown, NY.
In addition to his father, Kris is predeceased by a brother Joseph King and a brother in infancy.
A Funeral Service for Kris L. King will be conducted at St. John Lutheran Church, Johnsonburg on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 11 with Rev. Aurdra Ferguson, Kris’ niece, Pastor of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Tiffin, OH as celebrant. Interment will be in Wardvale Methodist Cemetery, Johnsonburg.
Friends will be received at the Anthony F Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services Chapel, Â 401 Chestnut Street, Johnsonburg, PA Tuesday evening from 5 to 8 PM.
If desired, memorial contributions should be made in Kris’ name to St. John Lutheran Church, 325 Church St., Johnsonburg, PA 15845.
PennDOT Cameron/Potter County Maintenance Work Schedule for the Week of May 8 – May 12, 2023
Emporium/Coudersport, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Cameron/Potter County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of May 8 – May 12, weather permitting. Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.
Cameron County 0240
Sign Repair:
- State Route: 3001 (Whittimoore Hill/Moore Hill Road)
Crack Sealing:
- State Route: 872 (First Fork Road)
Potter County 0260
Bridge Cleaning:
- State Route: Various SR throughout County
Sign Repairs/Replacement:
- State Route: Various SR throughout County
Shoulder Cutting:
- State Route: 44 (Coneville to Shinglehouse)
- State Route: 244 (Coneville to Genesee)
Pipe Replacement: One-Day Road Closure on May 11th
- State Route: 4001 (Sartwell Creek Road)
Spray Patching:
- State Route: 1011 (West Bingham Road/Hickox Road)
- State Route: 4007 (Dingman Run Road)
Ditching:
- State Route: 1003 (Loucks Mills)
- State Route: 1005 (Phoenix Road)
The following work is scheduled to be completed by contractor, weather permitting:
Cameron County 0240
- Richardson Tree & Landscape Company, Inc: Tree Trimming on SR 46 (Rich Valley to the McKean County line)
Potter County 0260
- Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc: Roadway repairs including drainage work will continue on US Route 6 (Port Allegany to Coudersport) with flaggers to control work zones. Repairs on bridge structure located at the intersection of US Route 6 and Trout Brook Road and this section of roadway will be controlled by temporary traffic signals.
- Nestlerode Contracting Company, Inc: Bridge replacement on State Route 1011 (Hickox/Ulysses Road). Detour will be in place and traffic will use State Route 1012 (Jackson Road), State Route 49, and State Route 1011.
PennDOT McKean County Maintenance Work Schedule for the Week of May 8 – May 12, 2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation McKean County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of May 8 – May 12, weather permitting. Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.
McKean County 0250
Sign Repairs and Upgrades:
- Various State Routes throughout the County
Bridge Repairs:
- State Route: Various Repairs throughout county
Patching:
- State Route: 146 (Clermont to Crosby)
Crack Sealing:
- State Route: 646 (Aiken to Rew)
Drainage Improvements:
- State Route: 446 (Main Street, Eldred)
Slide Repair:
- State Route: 446 (Eldred/Portville Road)
Underdrain Installation:
- State Route: 146 (Clermont Road)
Pipe Replacement:
- State Route: 246 (Looker Mountain Trail)
- State Route: 1015 (Rixford Area)
Ditching:
- State Route: 646 (Olean Road)
- State Route: 346 (West Washington Road)
Galeton, Germania Dispatched To Motorcycle Crash
At 4:22 PM on Saturday, Germania & Galeton Fire Depts with Galeton Ambulance dispatched to the Rouse Road near MM 120 in Abbott Township for a motorcycle accident with one injury.
William J. Baker, 81, of Roulette, PA
William J. Baker, 81, of Roulette, PA passed away Saturday (May 6, 2023) at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, surrounded by his family.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.
Riding Lawnmower Fire on Montmorenci Road in Ridgway
At 3:30 PM on Saturday, Ridgway Fire Dept. has been dispatched to Montmorenci Road for a riding lawnmower that is on fire.
FIRE IS OUT. Cancelled.
Wildfire on Glendale Road in Ridgway
At 3:10 PM on Saturday, Ridgway Fire Dept. dispatched to 443 Glendale Road for a out of control brush fire.
Coudersport Ambulance to Courthouse Square
At 3:05 PM on Saturday, Coudersport Ambulance has been called to the courthouse square for a person unresponsive.
Motorcycle/Deer Crash With Injuries
At 2:39 PM on Saturday, Allentown Fire & Wellsville Ambulance have been dispatched to 4372 Donovan Road for a motorcycle/deer crash with injuries.
Coudersport Ambulance to Softball Field
At 10:59 AM on Saturday, Coudersport Ambulance has been called to the high school softball field for a dog bite with finger amputation.
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to ARMAC RESOURCES LLC in Warren City, Warren County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 5/05/2023 to ARMAC RESOURCES LLC in Warren City, Warren county. SWMA 302(A) – DISPOSAL, PROCESSING AND STORAGE OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person disposed, processed, stored, or permitted the disposal, processing or storage of residual waste in a manner which is contrary to the rules and regulations of DEP or to any permit or to the terms or conditions of any permit or any order issued by DEP. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-05-05 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Penn State Dubois Lists Graduates
DuBOIS, Pa. — Culminating many hours of hard work and dedication, graduates from Penn State DuBois celebrated their accomplishments during the commencement ceremony held on Friday at the PAW Center. Jungwoo Ryoo, chancellor and chief academic officer, presided over the ceremony, with Arshad Khan, professor of chemistry, serving as faculty marshal and Dylan Treaster serving as the student marshal.
The full 2022-23 Penn State DuBois commencement ceremony is available to view here.
Penn State DuBois 2022-2023 degree recipients include:
Eberly College of Science
Degree of Bachelor of Science
Science:
- Breanna McCahan*, Curwensville, PA
University College
Degree of Bachelor of Science
Business:
- Cole Breon, Millheim, PA
- Andrew Britton, Punxsutawney, PA
- Taylor Charles (Magna Cum Laude)#, DuBois, PA
- Alyssa Dobson (Cum Laude), Kersey, PA
- Sydney Kaschalk (Magna Cum Laude), DuBois, PA
- Larissa James-LaBranch (Magna Cum Laude), Wimauma, FL
- Sarah Peters, DuBois, PA
- Anna Raffeinner, Kersey, PA
- Dominic Torretti*, DuBois, PA
Criminal Justice:
- Kierra Keck, Roulette, PA
- Brice Miller (Magna Cum Laude), Shelocta, PA
- Paige Pleta, Hudson, OH
Human Development and Family Studies:
- Jordan Bundy, Ridgway, PA
- Skylar Ceprish+, Allport, PA
- Alyssa Dobson (Cum Laude), Kersey, PA
- Brook Grove, Valier, PA
- Jenna Kavelak (Cum Laude), Grampian, PA
- Kaelynn Kuhar+, Saint Marys, PA
- Hayley Matter*, Lower Burrell, PA
- Shaylee Olson, Clearfield, PA
- Krysten Ruch, Penfield, PA
- Lukas Salvo#, Rimersburg, PA
Information Technology:
- Kyle Fitzpatrick, DuBois, PA
- Aaron McCracken, Glen Richey, PA
- Cameron Stom+, Penfield, PA
- Gaven Wolfgang, DuBois, PA
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Degree of Bachelor of Engineering
Engineering:
- Cole Bressler, Curwensville, PA
- Nanna Bush, Saint Marys, PA
- Devin Carns (Magna Cum Laude), Clearfield, PA
- Jeremiah Kahle, DuBois, PA
- Grant Kiehl, Brookville, PA
- Tyler Stitt (Cum Laude), Reynoldsville, PA
- Dylan Treaster (Summa Cum Laude)#, Rebersburg, PA
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
Degree of Bachelor of Science
Psychology:
- Larissa James-LaBranche (Magna Cum Laude)#, Wimauma, FL
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Degree of Associate in Science
Business Administration:
- Nicholas Humble, Punxsutawney, PA
Human Development and Family Studies:
- Darcie Grenier, Clearfield, PA
Information Sciences and Technology:
- Nathan Bloom (Cum Laude), Olanta, PA
- Darin Glass, DuBois, PA
- Gavin Leckey, Saint Marys, PA
- Derek Mohney, Reynoldsville, PA
- Levi Potash+, DuBois, PA
- Colin Say (Cum Laude), Emlenton, PA
Occupational Therapy:
- Mackenzie Bauer+, Lucinda, PA
- Bailey Bloom+, Woodland, PA
- Alexis Cowburn+, Bradford, PA
- Karen Emmerich+, DuBois, PA
- Hannah Freeburg+, Ridgway, PA
- Heather Jones+, Apalachin, NY
- Kelsey Makin+ (Cum Laude), Brookville, PA
- Lexie Wertz+, Dysart, PA
- Emiley Wheeler+, Sugar Grove, PA
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
Degree of Associate in Science
Wildlife Technology:
- Guy Anthony, Pleasantville, PA
- Lillian Biddle La, Bell, PA
- Heather Bittle+, DuBois, PA
- Sydney Brown+, Union City, PA
- Raymond Cunningham+, Reynoldsville, PA
- Jacob DeBerti, Brookville, PA
- Madysen Ewing* Punxsutawney, PA
- Mitchell Holden+, Howard, PA
- Makayla Holleran, Wellsboro, PA
- Seth Jordan+, Homer City, PA
- Jackson Kearney+, Kennett Square, PA
- Dakota Malmgren, Falls Creek, PA
- Caleb Rieder, Emporium, PA
- Haley Sanford, Ford City, PA
- Jessica Tarr, Pickerington, OH
- Logan Wagner+, Liverpool, PA
- Anthony Whitaker, Kersey, PA
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Degree of Associate in Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology:
- Luke Ammerman, Clearfield, PA
- Ryan Gildersleeve, DuBois, PA
- Cort Holben, Brookville, PA
- Zachary McKendree, Brookville, PA
+ – Indicates Fall 2022 Graduate
* – Indicates Summer 2023 Graduate
# – Indicates Honors Scholar
Coudersport Ambulance To Allegany Avenue
At 9:59 AM on Saturday, Coudersport Ambulance has been called to Allegany Avenue for syncope.
House Fire on Silfies Lane in Sergeant Township
At 8:50 AM on Saturday, Several Fire Depts. are responding to a house fire with smoke showing at 311 Silfies Lane in Sergeant Township. Clermont, Hamlin Twp. & Mt. Jewett are responding.
9:42 AM– Fire Out
Shinglehouse Ambulance To Karr Hollow Rd.
On May 6, at 6:35 am. Shinglehouse ambulance was dispatched to Karr Hollow Rd. for altered Mental Status
Possible Structure Fire In Downtown Bradford
On May 6, at 6:29 am. Bradford Firefighters were dispatched to 20 Main St. for a possible structure fire in downtown Bradford. Caller reported smoke in the apartment. All units returning nothing was found
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Mt. Jewett Dispatched For Crash on West Main Street
At 9:54 PM on Friday, Mt. Jewett Fire Dept. has been dispatched to West Main Street for traffic control at the scene of a no-injury motor vehicle accident.
Port Allegany Ambulance to Gleason Hollow Road
At 9:43 PM on Friday, Port Allegany Ambulance has been called to Gleason Hollow Road for chest pains.
