Coudersport Dispatched For Mulch Fire At Sheetz
At 9:22 AM on Wednesday, Coudersport Fire Dept. has been dispatched to Sheetz on Rt. 6 West for a mulch fire.
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Tractor-Trailer Crash With Entrapment & Injuries on Route 6 in Hazel Hurst
At 8:40 AM on Wednesday, Hamlin Twp., Mt. Jewett & Kane ambulance have been dispatched to a tractor trailer rollover on Route 6 on Hazel Hurst hill with injuries & entrapment. Tanker contains oil or asphalt. Large amount of fuel & oil leaking on the roadway. PennDOT notified.
8:50 AM–Smethport Fire Dept. dispatched to assist.
8:55 AM–Driver has been extricated. Smethport RECALLED.
CHERRY SPRINGS STATE PARK TO HOST THREE FREE PROGRAMS THIS SATURDAY, MAY 13 AND ONE ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 17
This Saturday, May 13 will be three free in-person programs – an Owl Prowl, a Night Sky Tour and Through Our Telescopes – at Cherry Springs State Park at 4639 Cherry Springs Road, Coudersport, Pa. 16915. The park is 12 miles from Route 6 in Galeton via West Branch Road and 15 miles from Coudersport via Route 44.
Wednesday, May 17, a free Virtual Know Before You Go Stargazing program will be online, not at the park.
All programs at the park are in the Night Sky Public Viewing Area. Park in the gravel lot and follow the walkway next to the restrooms to the seating area. Since seating is limited and spring nights are chilly, those attending may want to bring a chair and/or blanket. Programs will be cancelled in the event of rain or thunder. Telescopes will not be available if there is significant cloud-cover.
All visitors should arrive before dark, including those who plan to observe the night sky on their own.
Nature at Night: Owl Prowl is This Saturday, May 13 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
After a half-hour presentation exploring owl traits and identification, park staff will hit the trail to listen and look for owls. Be prepared to silently stand still at times since owls can be a little shy. Wear suitable footwear for potentially damp grass and bring a red-light flashlight. The walk will be about 1-mile over mostly level grass and gravel surfaces.
Navigating By Starlight is This Saturday, May 13 from 9:15 p.m. to 10 p.m.
During a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff, experience the wonder of the night sky. Listen as the legends and myths surrounding late spring constellations care recounted and learn about how people and animals use the night sky to find their way, how to find the North Star and about park history, current use, and the importance of dark night skies.
Planets & Star Clusters is This Saturday, May 13 from 10:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Under the guidance of park volunteers and staff, embark on an amazing telescope tour of the night sky. Look through park telescopes at the wonders of the springtime sky, including Mars, Venus, and maybe even a few star clusters. Telescopes can be used on a first-come, first-serve basis for the time listed subject to the availability of staff and volunteers, weather conditions, and crowd size.
Virtual: Know Before You Go is Wednesday, May 17, 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
This 45-minute online program is designed to help first-time and novice stargazers make the most of their visit to the park. Find out the best way to plan an evening of stargazing, including what to bring and how to observe objects in the night sky, such as stars, constellations, planets, the moon, artificial satellites, meteors, aurora and even the Milky Way. After registering, you will receive an email with the link to join the program. This presentation is best viewed on a desktop or larger tablet. Note: This program does NOT take place at the park.
Registration is encouraged but not required for the three free programs on May 13. The public may choose to register. Registered participants will receive an email if a program is cancelled or modified due to weather, etc.
Register at https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/cherry_springs_state_park for park programs. Questions? Call 1-814-435-1037 or email cherryspringsee@pa.gov.
TIOGA COUNTY WOMEN’S SHOOTING SOCIETY SHOOTING PRACTICE AND MEETING ARE THURSDAY, MAY 18 AT MILL COVE
The Tioga County Women’s Shooting Society is meeting at the Mill Cove Shooting Range in the Mill Cove Environmental Area at 3036 Mill Creek Road in Mansfield on Thursday, May 18 from 5 p.m. until dusk.
“We will continue to meet from 5 p.m. until dusk on the third Thursday of each month from June until September,” said Marilyn Jones. The dates are: June 15, July 20, Aug. 17 and Sept. 21. The meeting on Oct. 19 will be from 4:30 p.m. until dusk. Attendees are required to pay a $10 range fee and sign a hold harmless waiver.
All women desiring to become a member of the Tioga County Women’s Shooting Society will be required to fill out a membership and medical form and a hold harmless waiver and pay membership dues of $25, in addition to the range fee.
“Starting this November, we will return to carpooling to the National Range and Armory in Williamsport for the winter season,” said Jones. The dates for the winter season will be announced.
Those attending practices at the National Range and Armory only pay for anything purchased from National including target(s), ammunition, hearing protection, eye protection and rental guns. Carpool riders are asked to assist drivers with gasoline costs.
For more information, contact Marilyn Jones at 570-549-2794 or at jones_mk@yahoo.com or Michelle Lawrence at 570-404-7738 or at annietackleberry@hotmail.com.
Ridgway Fire and ambulance dispatched for mva
On May 10 at 8:28 am Ridgway Fire and ambulance were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment on Mohan Run Rd.
Can Birdie: Here To Help On Trash Day
Can Birdie and it’s a service for elderly and disabled people that takes the trash out to the curb on trash day and brings the can back after collection.
My service areas are Bradford, Smethport, Eldred, Port Allegany and their surrounding communities.
ELECT KEVIN M. SISKA FOR POTTER COUNTY SHERIFF
My name is Kevin Siska and I am a Republican candidate for Potter County Sheriff. I have been in various facets of law enforcement for 28 years. I worked in a maximum security, state prison in Alaska. Later, while employed by the Juneau Police Dept. in Juneau, AK, I held positions as a Sergeant in Patrol, Investigations, and Administration. I served as a supervisor in Patrol and Investigations.
I am currently a Deputy with the Potter County Sheriff’s Department and have been employed in that capacity for seven years.
I am the only candidate with law enforcement experience. Along with that experience, I have the knowledge and training to make the transition to Sheriff seamless. While working for the Juneau Police Department we took great pride in working well with other agencies and being responsive to the area residents. I was taught to treat people fairly and with respect. I have always lived by those standards and will continue to do so as your sheriff.
I am currently a Certified Deputy with the Pennsylvania Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Board. From the time I am sworn in as Sheriff, I will be able to not only tend to the administrative duties of the Sheriff but be able to assist with all the other duties handled by the deputies. When in a department that has only four full time sworn positions at full staffing levels, being able to assist with daily duties is beneficial. Currently the Department is operating with only 2 full time and 1 part time positions filled. It then becomes a necessity not a luxury for the Sheriff to be able to assist with daily tasks.
If elected, I look forward to continuing my service to the residents of Potter County as the new Sheriff. I have the necessary qualifications and experience to perform all the duties of Sheriff immediately upon taking office. It will be my privilege and honor to continue to serve the people of Potter County as the new Sheriff.
Please remember to vote for Kevin M. Siska on May 16th. As a Republican candidate, I am asking those who are Democrats and do not have a Democratic candidate on the ballot to please examine my qualifications and write me in on the Democratic Ballot. Thank you for all your continuing support. Remember to vote on Tuesday, May 16th!
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The Potter County Conservation District Is Seeking Dirt and Gravel/Low Volume Road Technician.
Job Announcement
The Potter County Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of a Dirt and Gravel/Low Volume Road Technician.
The position will be full-time (37.5 hours/week) with a probationary period of six months. The purpose of this position is to provide for the successful implementation and administration of the DGLVR Program by protecting soil and water resources. The position requires that the person possesses or is willing to acquire
knowledge of the entire system. The position also requires knowledge of and the ability to use various software packages. In-house technical knowledge is necessary to evaluate sites for potential pollution and perform all elements of contract management for the program.
The qualified applicant should have an Associate’s Degree/Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field or equivalent experience and a valid driver’s license.
The position involves extensive contact, both by phone and in person, with a variety of District customers and partners. The person in this position must have excellent communication skills, a pleasant disposition, be courteous, kind, and detail oriented. Tasks will be assigned and supervised by the District Manager per program needs.
The salary will be commensurate with experience. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, age, sex, ancestry or national origin.
Please visit www.pottercd.com for an employment application and full job description, or contact our office at 814-320-4012 or at j.childs@pottercd.com Please submit a cover letter, resume, and employment application by June 16th, 2023 to: Jason Childs
Potter County Conservation District 107 Market Street Coudersport, PA 16915
PCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the PCCD will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both perspective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer
Vote Angela Milford For Potter County Sheriff
ELECT FOR POTTER COUNTY SHERIFF
My name is Angela Milford, and I am a Republican candidate running for the position of Potter County Sheriff. I was born and raised and have worked in this area my entire life. I have worked for Potter County government for approx. 29 years in the jail. I was a Corrections Officer and was moved up into management of Deputy Warden and now Warden for approx. 14 years of that. I work very closely with the Sheriff’s Department and am very familiar with their role. I am being endorsed by the current Sheriff, Glenn Drake. He has expressed to me his desire and intention, should I be elected, to stay on with the department in a part-time capacity, which will assist me in my transition into this new job. The role of Sheriff has many different aspects with much of it being administrative and delegating other functions to deputies. I do some parts of the administrative tasks already in assistance to their department such as coordinating transports, going on transport, taking care of extradition requirements and many other tasks. I am confident I will be able to jump into this position and take it on. I do understand and know there will be training that I need to attend and look forward to learning. I believe I am the best candidate for this position as I am motivated by a desire to help people. I am firm but I am also fair. I hope you will vote for me as your next Sheriff. I would appreciate my democratic friends to write me in also. Thank you.
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Ridgway Dispatched For A Brush Fire
On May 9, at 10:11 pm. Ridgway Fire Dept. was dispatched for a brush fire in the woods off West Cardott St.
Kelly Sue Shaffer Kirkwood, of Tiona, PA
Kelly Sue Shaffer Kirkwood, of Tiona, PA, passed on Monday, May 8, 2023.
She was born April 12, 1959, in Warren, PA. She was the daughter of Hartwell and Judy Minor Shaffer.
Kelly has resided the past 10 years in Tiona, PA., living in her childhood home. Kelly had a wonderful sense of humor and a biting wit. She loved to entertain family and friends.
Her cousin, Reg Darling, penned these words, “The world lost a wild, beautiful, and sometimes strangely wise spirit, yesterday. When Kelly was younger, spending an evening with her was like running away with the circus. Later in the gentle embrace of her marriage to Rick, her wildness remained keenly alive, but manifested itself in kindness and deep appreciation of life’s most basic pleasures. She will be missed, and she will always be with us.”
She is survived by her husband, Richard Kirkwood, her mother, Judy Shaffer, her stepson, Christian Kirkwood, her brother, Jon Shaffer and his wife, Dawn, her sister, Jennifer Hackley and her husband, Jack, several nieces, and nephews who loved to sit and hear Aunt Kelly’s stories.
Kelly was preceded in death by her father, Hartwell Howard Shaffer, stepdaughter, Erin C. Ferry.
A Celebration of Kelly’s life will be held at Tiona United Methodist Church, 111 Six Mile Road, Tiona, PA., on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 2:00 P.M.
Those wishing to place memorials in Kelly’s name, may do so through the Warren Cancer Center, 105 Lee Street, 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.
Timothy A. Sidelinger, 65, of Kersey, PA
Timothy A. Sidelinger, 65, of Kersey, PA passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Penn Highlands Elk, surrounded by his family.
He was born November 18, 1957, in Ridgway, son of the late Wallace C. and Rosemond M. Secco Sidelinger. Tim was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1975. He was employed at Keystone Powdered Metal company for 42 years as a Class A machinist and tool and die maker before retiring on December 1, 2019.
On July 16, 1983, in St. Boniface Church, Tim married Jamie Sheeley who survives. They would have celebrated 40 years of marriage together this year.
In addition to his loving wife, Tim is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Weinzierl and her husband Nathan of St. Marys; his two grandchildren, who were his biggest joy, Westin and Ethan; one sister; three brothers; numerous nieces and nephews; a brother-in-law, Timothy Sheeley; sisters-in-law: Patricia Walker (David), Lisa Feidler, Amy Gorton (Robert); and nephews, Evan and Alex Gorton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, a brother in infancy, and his mother and father-in-law, Shirley and James Sheeley.
Tim enjoyed spending time with his grandsons whenever he had the chance. “Papa” was his best title. Over the years he enjoyed gardening and it seemed the garden got bigger each year. He had a love for growing blueberries and fruit trees. It was a frequent occurrence to see him driving his John Deere tractor around the yard. He cherished his time with his family and his dog, Chloe. He will be greatly missed.
A Funeral Service will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Friday, May 12, 2023, at 1:00 PM, with the Rev. Kevin Holland officiating.
Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Friday, from 11:00 AM until the time of the service.
Memorial donations if desired may be made to the Fox Township Ambulance Service, 432 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846.
Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
James M. Fries, 52, of 224 West Corydon St., Bradford, PA
James M. Fries, 52, of 224 West Corydon St., Bradford, PA passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Olean General Hospital.
Born July 16, 1970, in Bradford, he was a son of the late James M. Fries and Beverly A. (Weilacher) Begin. Jim attended Bradford Area Schools.
He worked in customer service at M&M Junction and was employed as a manager for Papa’s Place II.
Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, bowling, and providing 4th of July firework displays.
Surviving is his life companion of 26 years, Ginny Swanson, four children, Kayla Button, James Fries III, Chanelle Keller, and Samantha Swanson, 11 grandchildren, two sisters, Theresa (Chris) Overbeck and Rhonda O’Neil, several nieces and nephews, two uncles, Ronald Weilacher, and George Weilacher, all of Bradford.
He was preceded in death by his parents, maternal grandparents, Edward Clair and Olive “Ollie” (Osborne) Weilacher, one sister Angela Fries-Fehringer, and his step father, Lance Begin.
Friends will be received on Saturday May 13, 2023, from 10:00 am to Noon in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Avenue, at which time funeral services will be held with Fr. Jim Gutting, officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to No Feline Left Behind, PO Box 783, Bradford PA 16701, or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Rosalie (Isenberg) Kuhns, 87, of Wellsboro, PA
Rosalie (Isenberg) Kuhns, 87, of Wellsboro, PA passed away Saturday May 6, 2023, at UPMC Soldiers and Sailors.
She was born November 3, 1935, in Huntingdon to Fred and Ruth (Gillam) Isenberg. On June 27, 1959, she married Joel D. Kuhns.
Rosalie was a registered nurse at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. She volunteered for the Red Cross in their Bloodmobile for many years and member of the United Methodist Church of Wellsboro. She was also a member of the Tyoga Country Club where she was an avid golfer. She enjoyed playing cards especially Uno, Phase 10, and Pinochle. Rosalie had a zest for life, she lived her principles and touched many lives.
She is survived by her sons: Keven Kuhns (Melissa) of Franklin, TN, Erich Kuhns (Aisha) of Baltimore, OH; her daughters: Diane Winstead of Purcellville, VA, Linnea Repard of Wellsboro, PA; grandchildren: Jordan Winstead, Jade Simpson, Broc Repard, Taynton Repard, Madisyn Foltz, Ethyn Kuhns, and Holdyn Kuhns; and 6 great-grandchildren.
Rosalie was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and her two brothers David and Fred Isenberg.
Her friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Rosalie’s life from 12-1pm Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. To share a memory or condolence with her family visit www.tusseymosher.com.
Robert C. JONES, 84, of Lexington, KY, formerly of Scio, NY
Robert C. JONES, 84, of Lexington, KY, formerly of Scio, NY, died Saturday, March 25, 2023 in the Lexington VA Medical Center.
A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, May 15, 2023 at OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Rev. Glen Layfield will officiate. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery, Scio. Military Rites will be accorded by members of the Wellsville American Legion Honor Guard and active duty personnel from the U.S. Navy.
Memorials may be made to Morrison Hayes American Legion Post #702, 23 Jefferson St., Wellsville, NY 14895 or the Dementia Society of America at www.dementiasociety.org. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.