Child Died in ATA Bus/Bicycle Accident in Bradford
At 5:15 PM on Wednesday, Bradford Fire & EMS have been dispatched to Pleasant Street & North Center Street for an ATA bus/bicycle accident. A child died in this accident.
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Ronald D. Mix, 90, of Belfast, NY
Ronald D. Mix, 90, of Belfast, NY passed away Sunday (June 4) in The Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville. He was born in Eldred on July 22, 1932, the son of the late Herbert and Ester (Stall) Mix.
Ron attended the Mt. Jewett School where he graduated in 1951. During his schooling he was a cheerleader for the Mt. Jewett Magicians. Ron was the schools only male to earn a varsity letter and jacket in cheerleading. He then served in the US Army during the Korean War, being deployed to Germany. After being honorably discharged, he attended St. Bonaventure where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business education. From there he taught for ten years in the Belfast School system.
Ron’s next journey became his life’s passion, owning and running the Belfast Hotel. It was his pride and joy for over 40 years. He loved the public and was a devoted generous soul, always there to help his community. His love of the public was second only to his love of his family. He always checked on everyone to make sure all was okay. He had an amazing ability to recall everyone’s special dates, whether it be a birthday or anniversary.
He was a member of the Mt. Jewett Legion American Legion Post 574, the VFW Post 6347 and a member of the Lions Club in Belfast, NY.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Richard who was killed in action during WWII, Herbert “Pete” and Wendell “Bill” Mix; a nephew, Robert Mix and a great nephew Robert “Mike” Mix.
He leaves behind three nephews and six nieces, one that was extra special to him, his goddaughter, Cathy. He is also survived by 3 cousins, 10 great nephews, 5 great nieces, 8 great-great nephews, 14 great-great nieces, 2 great-great-great nephews and 5 great-great-great nieces.
Friends are invited to attend visitations at the Cummings Funeral Home in Kane on Thursday (June 8) from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and also on Friday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. A memorial service will take place on Friday (June 9) at Noon at the Mt. Jewett United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Beverly Spore officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the McKean County SPCA, 80 Glenwood Ave, Bradford, PA 16701.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
Allyson Nicole Auge, 36, of 6710 Oyler Avenue, Kill Buck, NY
Allyson Nicole Auge, 36, of 6710 Oyler Avenue, Kill Buck, NY, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at her residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Coudersport Dispatched For Crash on Dividing Ridge Road
At 2:48 PM on Wednesday, Coudersport Fire & EMS have been dispatched to 2048 Dividing Ridge Road for a 2 vehicle crash. SECOND CALLER REPORTS NO INJURIES BUT POSSIBLE CONFINEMENT.
Shinglehouse Ambulance to North Union Street
At 12:45 PM on Wednesday, Shinglehouse ambulance has been called to North Union Street for difficulty breathing.
Patricia Ann (Kerr) Watkins, age 74, of Horseheads, NY
Patricia Ann (Kerr) Watkins, age 74, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023.
She was born on December 21, 1948 in Indianapolis, IN a daughter of the late Raymond and Barbara (Mortensen) Kerr and was the wife of the late John W. Watkins, Sr.
Patricia was a home economics teacher for most of her life and was very active in her church. She loved sewing, wintering at her “cottage” in Florida, decorating and celebrating the holidays and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her son: John (Kerri) Watkins, of Churchville, NY, daughter: Anne (Chris) Fenton of Horseheads, NY, sister: Sue (Bill) Niles of Wellsboro, PA, brother-in-law: Bob Watkins of Watkins Glen, NY, and four grandchildren: Ben, Andrew, Katie, and Maggie.
She was predeceased by a brother: Richard Kerr.
A graveside service will be held at the West Branch Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA, on Friday, June 30, 2023 at 11:00 am.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.
Emmagean A. Corbin, 95, Eldred, PA
Emmagean A. Corbin, a lifelong resident of Eldred, passed away peacefully on Tuesday (June 6, 2023).
Born Feb. 8, 1928, she was the daughter of Howard and Olive Semelsberger Weakland. On Sept. 30, 1950, she married Kenneth Corbin, who predeceased her on Feb. 10, 1989.
Mrs. Corbin worked for over 40 years for the former American Olean Tile Company. She enjoyed traveling, jigsaw puzzles, playing cards, and sudoku puzzles.
She is survived by; one daughter, Kay (Kristen Thomson) Corbin of Eldred; several nieces and nephews, including a very special niece, Lisa Folts of Olean, N.Y.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Corben was predeceased by her three brothers, Howard Weakland, Paul Weakland, and Conrad Weakland; and one sister, Sylvia Russell.
Friends will be received at the Guenther Funeral Home Inc., 1303 E. State Street, Olean on Monday (June 12, 2023) from 10 a.m. to noon. Funeral services will begin at noon in the funeral home. Burial will be in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Portville, N.Y.
If desired, memorials may be made to your local SPCA or the American Heart Association, heart.org.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.guentherfh.com.
Unhealthy (RED) Air Quality Health Advisory for Allegany County
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation the Air Quality Index (AQI) for Allegany County is listed at 180, which is considered unhealthy. The contaminant of concern is smoke and particles due to wildfires in Canada.
How does this effect my health?
Exposure to fine particles can cause short-term health effects such as eye, nose, throat, and lung irritation, coughing, sneezing, runny nose, and shortness of breath. Exposure to fine particles can also affect lung function and worsen medical conditions such as asthma and heart disease. Scientific studies suggest that long term exposure to fine particulate matter may be associated with increased rates of chronic bronchitis, reduced lung function, and increased mortality from lung cancer and heart disease. People with breathing and heart problems, children, and the elderly may be particularly sensitive.
People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children, and teens – take any of these steps to reduce your exposure:
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
- Keep outdoor activities short.
- Consider moving physical activities indoors or rescheduling them.
- Wearing a well fitted N95 or KN95 mask offers the best protection. Surgical masks may be used as well for use in outdoor activities.
Everyone else – take any of these steps to reduce your exposure:
- Choose less strenuous activities (like walking instead of running) so you don’t breathe as hard.
- Shorten the amount of time you are active outdoors.
To view the current Air Quality in your Zip Code please visitwww.airnow.gov for an interactive map. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at: 585-268-9250.
Shapiro Administration Streamlines Real ID Process, Expanding Acceptable Documents for Proof of Social Security Number
The Administration continues to work to improve customer experience and make Commonwealth services more accessible
Harrisburg, PA – In keeping with Governor Josh Shapiro’s commitment to serve Pennsylvanians more effectively and efficiently, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that the requirement for proof of Social Security Number for REAL ID products will expand to include additional documents. Per federal regulations, customers wishing to obtain a REAL ID product must present proof of Social Security Number. PennDOT is now expanding acceptable options beyond a Social Security Card.
PennDOT now accepts the following documents as proofs of Social Security Number:
· A Social Security Card;
· A W-2 form;
· A SSA-1099 form;
· A non-SSA-1099 form; or
· A pay stub with the applicant’s name and full Social Security Number on it.
“Governor Shapiro has made it clear that the Commonwealth should help people succeed, not get in the way. Under his direction, PennDOT is working to make our services more streamlined and effective for the people of Pennsylvania,” PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll said. “Obtaining a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or ID card is optional in Pennsylvania, but we want the process to be as convenient as possible while still following federal regulations. We have confirmed that accepting these additional documents does not compromise the security or integrity of the REAL ID program.”
Exploring Careers in Healthcare
The Education Council is pleased to partner with UPMC Cole to provide a healthcare exploration experience for students. Healthcare explorers will spend three days at UPMC Cole running through medical simulations and health science career observation. The other two days will be spent at the Education Council’s Coudersport office, being introduced to common medical terminology and the human body through games, hands-on activities, and learning about the opportunities for healthcare career preparation. Transportation and lunch are provided.
This camp, taught by Lana Barth, CTC Health Assistance Instructor, is for students entering grades 7– 9. It is scheduled for Monday, July 17 through Friday, July 21, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. Camp minimum is 6 and camp maximum is 12. The registration deadline is July 5th, so register today! Visit www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call (814) 545-1333.
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
1052 PM EDT Tue Jun 6 2023
…SMOKE TO AFFECT CENTRAL PA THROUGH WEDNESDAY…
Smoke from wildires over Ontario and Quebec will continue to drift
south into Pennsylvania through Wednesday. According to the
Environmental Protection Agency, sensitive groups, including
those with heart or lung disease, older adults, children, and
pregnant people should consider taking steps to reduce exposure.
This includes avoiding strenuous outdoor activities, keeping
outdoor activities short and consider moving physical activities
indoors or rescheduling them. Go indoors if you have symptoms.
For more information please visit: airnow.gov
Air Quality Alert Message
Relayed by National Weather Service State College PA
930 AM EDT Wed Jun 7 2023
…AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR WEDNESDAY JUNE 7…
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a
Code RED Air Quality Alert for all of Central Pennsylvania due to
widespread smoke impacting the state from forest fires across eastern
Canada.
A Code RED Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations
within the region are unhealthy, and the general public may
experience mild health effects. Members of sensitive groups may
experience more serious health effects. The effects of air pollution
can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.
For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles, visit
www.airnow.gov.
RXR/BCL/ART
Hay Bale Fire Rekindles In Annin Twp
On June 6 at 10:47 pm. Port Allegany Fire Dept. was dispatched to 91 Sun Valley Rd. for a rekindle of a hay bale fire from last night
Meet Remote Workers
Wilds are Working project bringing six families to Cameron County during the month of July. Kathleen McGuire works with 2-3 clients at a time as a geologist focusing on subsurface oil and gas development. Her passion is cycling. From mountain biking to gravel and road cycling Kathleen enjoys the view from the bike seat.
She has called home cities across the United States including Los Angeles, Houston, and Oklahoma City. Now she wants to reconnect with her roots and enjoy the abundance of state forest and parks. Working remotely allows her to get to know Cameron County and see if living in a small town is the right fit for her.
A committee operating under the direction of the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce had the task of sifting through 41 applications for the PA Wilds Remote Working project. “The committee focused on those ready to relocate and seeking the opportunity to leave big box stores and strip malls behind,” says chamber director Tina Solak.
Memorial Service for Elizabeth “Betty” Sallade on Saturday, June 10
Memorial Service
There will be an internment of ashes for Elizabeth “Betty” Sallade at Sweden Hill Cemetery at 1pm on Saturday, June 10th. Following the internment, please join her family for a celebration of life at the Black Forest Conservation Association clubhouse. For more information or directions please call Bill Sallade at (814) 598-3920.
Shinglehouse Ambulance to Powerhouse Road
At 9:00 PM on Tuesday, Shinglehouse ambulance has been called to Powerhouse Road in Ceres Township to assist PSP with a medical emergency.
One Injured In Motorcycle Crash on Cummings Creek Road
At 8:33 PM on Tuesday, Tioga, Middlebury & Nelson have been dispatched for a motorcycle accident on Cummings Creek Road near Learn Road. One injury is reported. Air medical is requested.
No air medical available due to smoke & haze.
David C. “Wally” Post, 76, of Warren, PA.
David C. “Wally” Post, 76, of Warren, PA., died Sunday evening, June 4, 2023, after an extended illness. He was born September 1, 1946, in Warren, PA. He was the son of Wilbur and Bernice K. Pierce Post. He had served with the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968 in Germany. Wally was employed with the former New Process Company for 40 years and retired from Warren Times Observer in the advertising department after several years employment. He was a member of the Warren Jaycees since 1972 and was instrumental in forming the Warren County 4th of July Organization. He was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church, Warren American Legion Post, Warren Eagle Aerie. Wally was a diehard Buffalo Bills fan.
Wally is survived by his wife, Polly B Post of Warren, PA., a son, Michael Post (Natalie), and granddaughter, Erin Elizabeth Post all of Frederick, MD., brother, Wilbur Post (Linda) of Gilbert, AZ., niece, Jenna Post (Tushar) of Sharma, TX, great niece – Jia Bee, nephew, Collin Post (Janin), great niece, Johanna Ruby of N.C. and all of his 4th of July family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister at birth, his stepfather, John Smith, daughter-in-law, Allie Post.
A Celebration of Wally’s life, will be announced at a later date, time and place. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Warren County 4th of July Organization, P.O. Box 434, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
James C. Henderson, 86, of Henderson Road, Lewis Run, PA.
James C. Henderson, 86, of Henderson Road, Lewis Run, passed away, Monday, June 5, 2023, at ECMC in Buffalo NY.
Born February 12, 1937, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Thomas A. and Freda (Goodwill) Henderson Sr., he attended schools in Lafayette and Buffalo.
On September 8, 1954, he entered the United States Navy. He served overseas on submarines until he was honorably discharged on December 12,1957.
In 1959 after returning from the service he married Phyllis (Overholt) Henderson who preceded him in death.
Jim graduated from Williamsport Tech as a Diesel Mechanic and moved to Buffalo, NY where he worked for several companies before working at Consolidated Freightways, in Tonawanda, NY for 18 years.
Jim later married Barbara (Brown) Henderson and returned to reside in Lewis Run. He began working at the Area Transportation Authority as Head Mechanic from which he retired in 2000. Bored with retirement he worked for C.J. Morris as a mechanic and Dallas-Morris Drilling as a heavy equipment operator until 2010.
After retirement he enjoyed working in his self-taught wood shop, crafting many
wonderful things.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara of 44 years, four children, James (Annette) Henderson Jr, of Lewis Run, Bonnie (Dave) Vaughn of Churchville, NY, Delores Henderson of N. Tonawanda, NY, and Cindy (John) Baker of Lewiston, NY, two stepchildren, Donald (Denise) Myers of Erial, NJ and Daniel (Heidi) Myers of Savage, MN, 15 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, one sister, Marjory (John) Knox of Lewis Run, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, four sisters, Delores Wasson, Virginia Henderson, Jane Coskey, and Janet DiFonzo and two brothers, Charles Henderson, and Thomas Henderson.
Private graveside services will be held for family members at McKean Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Jeremy Childs, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating, followed by members of the United State Navy and the Honor Guard of the Bradford American Legion Post 108, according Full Military Honors.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Vincent C. Horth memorial softball tournament raises funds for C-LV scholarship
OLEAN, N.Y., June 2, 2023 — The second annual Vincent C. Horth Memorial Softball Tournament, held May 28, raised $1,621 for the Vincent C. Horth Memorial Scholarship fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.
This year’s tournament brought together 72 players at the Cattaraugus Fireman’s Club for a draft-style tournament that celebrated the life of Vincent C. Horth, a Cattaraugus native who passed away in 2022.
Horth, a skilled mechanic and electrician, loved sports and the outdoors, and particularly enjoyed playing softball. The first Horth Memorial tournament was organized in 2022 as a tribute and a way to raise money for a scholarship in Horth’s name that supports students planning to follow in his footsteps in the mechanical/electrical field.
Horth’s family established the Vincent C. Horth Memorial scholarship at CRCF in early 2023. The fund is making its first scholarship award this year.
Donations can be made to the Vincent C. Horth Memorial Scholarship fund at CRCF, 301 North Union St., Suite 203, Olean, NY 14760 or online at cattfoundation.org.
James H. McPHERSON, 84, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Asbury and Flemington, NJ
James H. McPHERSON, 84, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Asbury and Flemington, NJ, died Monday, June 5, 2023 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport. Born December 3, 1938, in Sunnyside, NJ, he was the son of Hervey and Dorothy Arnenson McPherson. He was married to Bessie Thompson McPherson, who predeceased him on May 24, 2023. A U.S. Army Veteran, he served honorably from 1962 – 1964. He was employed by Johnson & Johnson in Pittstown, NJ and Raritan, NJ for 28 years. Jim was a member of Carl E. Hyde American Legion Post #963 in Ulysses and the NRA.
Surviving are: three children, James B. McPherson, Jesse McPherson, and Thomas Motto; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Cassullo; nieces and nephews.
Services will be private. Memorials may be made to Carl E. Hyde American Legion Post #963 Auxiliary, P.O. Box 125, Ulysses, PA 16948 to assist with postage for mailing packages overseas to active duty military personnel. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Honey R. DUNN, 89, of Ulysses, PA
Honey R. DUNN, 89, of Ulysses, PA, died Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in Greenville, NC. Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Smethport, Norwich Dispatched For Wildfire
At 7:30 PM on Tuesday, Smethport & Norwich have been dispatched to East Valley Road for a wildfire.
All units except Engine 25 RECALLED.