Please be advised that Allegany County DPW will have daily closures of County Road 23 between State Route 243 and Wesley Road intersections from May 2 through May 11.
The road will be closed during working hours and will reopen for use at night and on the weekend. There will be no on-site detour and motorists are urged to seek alternate routes.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Coudersport Rotary Club was pleased to host students Brooke Tubbs, Stella Bray, Alyssa Dunn, and Savannah Gill to the annual Rotary Four Way Test Competition.
The Four Way Test Competition is offered to high school students where the student must prepare a five to seven minute speech to illustrate the Rotary Four-Way Test principles of “Is it the truth?”, “Is it fair to all concerned?”. “Will it build goodwill and better friendships?” and “Will it be beneficial to all concerned?”.
Brooke Tubbs will move on to the Regional Competition.
Got lawn and garden questions? Ask us! The Penn State Master Gardeners of Potter County have reopened their Garden Hotline for the 2023 season. Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who support Penn State Extension’s educational programs in consumer horticulture. They develop their horticultural expertise through participation in educational training classes conducted by Penn State University faculty and Extension staff.
Potter County Master Gardeners provide individualized solutions to garden problems that are practical, safe, effective, and natural. Our Hotline is a free service where you can ask about topics such as composting, fruit trees, house plants, insect and plant identification including pests and diseases, lawns, native and invasive plants, pollinator-friendly gardening, pruning, vegetable horticulture and more. Master Gardeners can be reached as follows.
For additional information, contact Leona Smith, Potter County Master Gardener Coordinator,
814-274-8540, ext 103, lds5520@psu.edu.
Photo caption: Poison Hemlock Research
Photo credit: Leona Smith
The entry fee for adults for the 32nd Annual Upper Pine Creek Trout Tournament is $25 through this Monday, May 1 and increases to $30 beginning Tuesday, May 2. The entry fee for youth under 16 stays the same, $15.
The two-day tournament, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon Snowmobile Club, is being held on Saturday, May 20 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 21 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. along a 13-mile stretch of Pine Creek between the Ansonia Bridge in Shippen Township and the Mill Street Bridge in Galeton Borough.
Each of the 250 fish float stocked by snowmobile club members in that section are tagged. The minimum prize for a tagged fish is $50 and may be cash, merchandise or a gift card or a combination of the three. Up to $14,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded during the tournament. The top cash prize is $1,000. There will also be six $500 cash prizes.
Visit www.pagrandcanyonsnowmobileclub.com anytime to register online and download a registration form or pick one up at a business in the area.
In-person registration will be outdoors in tents in front of the organization’s clubhouse at 4814 Route 6, 12 miles west of Wellsboro, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday, May 19 and during tournament hours on May 20 and 21. The clubhouse is located on the south side of Route 6, halfway between Wellsboro and Galeton.
Those who register online can pick up bags, badges and maps at the clubhouse between May 19 and 21.
For more information, about this tournament, call 1-717-881-9358 or the club at 570-724-2888 or visit the club’s website at www.pagrandcanyonsnowmobileclub.com or its Facebook page.
BRADFORD, Pa. – Summer camps are back at Pitt-Bradford with more than a dozen offerings in athletics, outdoors, STEM, ceramics and camping for children in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Camps take place June 5 through Aug. 5 and costs range from free wrestling prospect camp to $250 for a three-day canoe trip.
Grades listed are for the fall of 2023. For more information or to register for camps visit upb.pitt.edu/summer, call Conference and Event Services at 814-362-5053 or email CampsUPB@pitt.edu.
Athletics camps
At 11:36 AM on Thursday, Cogan House Fire Dept. has been dispatched to Rt. 15 S at the 155 MM for a vehicle fire.
Wilma J. “Mike” Haupt, 89, of Canfield Hollow, Eldred, PA passed away on Monday (April 24, 2023) at Lakeview Senior Center.
Born on Oct. 31, 1933, she was the daughter of John and Fannie Childs Powell. On Feb. 23, 1952, in Olean, N.Y., she married Leonald “Lee” Haupt Sr., who preceded her in death on Nov. 10, 1995
Wilma attended Portville, N.Y., schools and was raised in Obi, N.Y., prior to moving to Eldred after she got married. She attended the Coryville Church of Faith and enjoyed crocheting and gardening.
Surviving is two sons, Leonald “Bub” (Susan) Haupt Jr. of Winterhaven, Fla., Gary (Michael Ewing) Haupt of Navarre, Fla.; three daughters, Marlene McClain of Portville, Pamela Moyer Laroche of Ocean View, Del., Lisa Taylor of Eldred; nine grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son-in-law Roland Laroche, three brothers and two sisters.
Visitation will be held on Friday (April 28, 2023) at the Coryville Church of Faith from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at which time funeral services will be held with Pastor Karmon Wood officiating. Burial will be in Lamphier Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Coryville Church of Faith or a veteran’s charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.framefuneralhome.com
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Terry Twp, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 4/26/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Terry 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: 2023-04-26 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of maintenance work today, Thursday, April 27 on Route 4001 (Little Pine Creek Road) in Cummings Township, Lycoming Township.
A Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will be performing base repairs on Little Pine Creek Road between Route 44 and Little Pine State Park. Motorists can expect single lane conditions with flagging where work is being performed. Work will be performed during daylight hours, weather permitting and is expected to be completed late afternoon.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, watch for slow or stopped vehicles, watch for lane changes, and drive with caution through the work zone.
Gary G. Ostrander, 85, of Bradford, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
He was born on January 23, 1938 in Olean, the son of the late Ralph and Lucille Schenfield Ostrander.
He attended schools in Erie.
On May 30, 1964 in Bradford; he married Mary Ellen Bennett who preceded him in death on July 24, 2009.
Gary worked many years in the Bradford area in the oil industry and as a roofing contractor.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 108 and the Lt. John C. Roche Post 212 VFW as well as a former member of the IAS Club. Gary loved spending time outdoors, fishing and swimming. He also loved being around his friends and family. Those that knew Gary knew he also enjoyed tinkering with his collection of lawnmowers.
He is survived by three daughters, Pamela (Thomas) Morey of Virginia Beach, VA, Joy (Kenneth) Arble of Bradford and Mary Lou Lee of Bradford; one son, Randy (Laurie) Ostrander of Bradford; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife he was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Ellis Beals.
A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date.
Memorial contributions in his memory can be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005 or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.
BRADFORD – State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) will hold monthly satellite office hours on Thursday, May 4, at the following locations:
Services available include assisting constituents with state-related issues or concerns, assistance with driver license and vehicle registration applications, and help in filling out applications for various state programs, such as the senior citizen Property Tax/Rent Rebate and PACE prescription drug assistance programs.
People who cannot make the satellite sessions may contact Causer’s offices in Bradford at 78 Main St., first floor, telephone 814-362-4400; or Coudersport, 107 S. Main St., Room 1, telephone 814-274-9769; or Kane, 54 Fraley St., Suite 2, telephone 814-837-0880. Information is also available at www.RepCauser.com or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/RepCauser
On 04/19/2023 at approximately 0206 hrs City of Bradford Police responded to 38 High Street attempting to locate a wanted male Justin Hillard who had an active McKean County bench warrant. A search was conducted at the residence but he was not initially located. Police then found Hillard hiding outside on the roof and ordered him back inside taking him into custody. Hillard was then transported to the McKean County Jail.
Charges McKean County Bench Warrant Location 38 High Street, Bradford, PA 16701
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/bradfordpd/68048/arrests/hillard-justin-c-mckean-county-bench-warrant
Position: American Rescue Plan Coordinator
Status: Temporary Part Time (20 – 29 hrs. per week)
Reports To: County Commissioners
Location: 500 W. Main Street, Smethport
McKean County is seeking an American Rescue Plan Coordinator to assist with managing programs identified by the county commissioners for funding through the America Rescue Plan Funds. Candidate will work an interim time period with weekly hours to fluctuate with release of funds to community partners. Ideal candidate will have general knowledge of McKean County with knowledge of economic impact funding and grant processes.
Responsibilities:
to identify global focus and goals of initiative and tailor process to align with those goals
and presentations as public meetings
application assistance to applicants for internal and external reports
final reporting
Education and Experience:
Interested applicants are invited to apply by completing a McKean County job application and resume. Please forward it to: Michele Jubon, Human Resources Director, McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749 or emailing it to: mmjubon@mckeancountypa.org by May 8, 2023. We are an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.
Linda J. Jacobson, 75, of Warren, PA., died Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA., after a brief illness.
Linda was born July 8, 1947, in Jamestown, N.Y. She was the daughter of D. Melvin “Jake” and Carolyn Ruden Jacobson. Linda was a 1965 graduate of Warren High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in education at Edinboro University. She was employed with Warren County School District as a 5th grade schoolteacher at North Warren Elementary School. In 1983, she moved to West Palm Beach, Florida area, where she was employed with the Windbrook Elementary School, as a 3rd and 4th grade schoolteacher, retiring in 2016. While in West Palm Beach, Linda enjoyed local talent, concerts, plays and attending orchestra performances. She was a member of the West Palm Beach Elks Ladies Auxiliary. For the past 6 years, she has resided in North Warren, PA. Linda was a member of First Lutheran Church, where she was a member of the church prayer shawl group. She was also a member of the Lakewood Loyal Order of the Moose Ladies Auxiliary. She was an active member with the Warren Players Club as a costume designer and served as their box office chairperson. Linda was very instrumental in the lives of her nieces and nephews, exposing them to their love of the arts.
Linda is survived by her brother, D. Melvin “Skip” Jacobson and his wife, Marianne of N. Warren, PA., his sister, Elaine Crandall of Warren, PA., 4 Nieces – Carolyn Mummert and husband, Chad of Erie, PA., Joy McMonigal of Warren, PA., Kristen Bosko and husband, Michael of Pittsfield, PA., Melissa Feaster and husband, Kenneth of Warren, PA., 2 Nephews – Robert Jacobson of Charlotte, N.C., Matthew Jacobson and wife, Angela of Killingworth, CT, several great nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, her brother-in-law, Denny Crandall, longtime companion, Ted Olson.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Friday, April 28, 2023, from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon. A funeral and committal service will be conducted at Noon with Rev. Nancy Schwanke, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Lakewood, N.Y.
Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Hospice of Warren County, www.hospiceofwarrencounty.org 1 Main Avenue, Warren, PA., 16365 or First Lutheran Church, 109 W. 3rd Avenue, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
