Lafayette Dispatched for Wildfire
At 8:33 PM on Thursday, Lafayette Fire Dept. dispatched to 126 E L Bay Drive for an outside fire.
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Bolivar-Richburg Schools Explain Today’s Lockdown
Important Message posted on the school district website:
- On Thursday, April 20, the Bolivar-Richburg Central School District was made aware of a possible attempt to remove a student from one of our schools by a non-custodial party, allegedly known to the lawful guardian. Upon receiving this information, we immediately reported it to the New York State Police and the Bolivar Police who initiated an investigation in collaboration with our school administration.
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In accordance with District emergency management protocols, all schools were placed in Lockout as a precaution while the investigation was being conducted. Lockout means that all students have been brought into the schools and the exterior doors of all buildings in the District are verified locked. Visitors were screened and limited to our school buildings throughout the day while the protocol is implemented.
Based on their preliminary investigation, the New York State Police have deemed there is no threat to any of our schools. Normal operations are continuing in each of our buildings, and we anticipate a regular dismissal as well. Students and parents may observe an increased police presence at our campuses, which is a normal practice subsequent to a Lockout. We will be holding all after-school activities and inter-scholastic sports.
Please be aware that all statements or actions that suggest a threat to the safety and security of our school populations are taken seriously. Any such statement comes with significant consequences, even if they are made jokingly and/or are deemed as not credible. We need the assistance of the entire community as we strive to provide the safest possible learning environment.
We recognize the need to be transparent regarding incidents that may impact our school community. As a District, we will always act out of an abundance of caution to ensure all our students and staff are safe.
Port Allegany Ambulance to Two Mile Road
At 3:48 PM on Thursday, Port Allegany ambulance has been called to upper Two Mile Road for chest pain.
PUC Approves Settlement with National Fuel Gas Related to 2020 Gas Leak and Fire in Erie
NFG to Pay $125,000 Civil Penalty and Make Procedural Changes to Help Prevent Future Incidents
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a settlement between National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation (NFG) and the PUC’s independent Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E) – addressing a 2020 incident in Erie, Pennsylvania, which resulted in a natural gas main “hit,” gas leak, and fire in a nearby building.
The Commission voted 5-0 to approve the joint settlement submitted by NFG and I&E, following a period for public comment (no comments were received).
The settlement calls for NFG to pay a $125,000 civil penalty and make a series of modifications to business practices and policies intended to mitigate the likelihood of similar occurrences.
Erie Gas Leak/Fire Investigation
The settlement springs from an informal investigation by I&E’s Safety Division into an incident on Nov. 2, 2020, in the 1200 block of Brown Avenue in Erie, Pennsylvania. According to investigators, an NFG gas main was damaged as construction crews were replacing a damaged utility pole at that location. Before the flow of gas could be stopped, gas moved into the…
Leon Michael Gardner, age 48, of Austin, PA
Leon Michael Gardner, age 48, of Austin, PA passed away on April 18, 2023 at his home surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer.
Leon, also known as Mike, was born on November 21, 1974 in Wellsboro, PA and he was a son to the late Edward Gardner, Sr. and Donna (Dake) McFall. On January 8, 2000 Leon married Tammy Mann-Cook in Osceola, PA; together they spent 23 loving years before his passing.
Mike loved the outdoors; whether it be fishing, hunting or camping. He also enjoyed cooking and spending time with his loving family and friends. He also enjoyed drinking beer, his favorite past time hobby.
Leon is survived by his wife, Tammy Gardner; son, Travis Gardner; and grandson, Christopher Marsiglio all of Austin, PA. He is also survived by his siblings; James Gardner (Pamela) of Elkland, PA, Veronica Gardner of Elkland, PA, Ernest Gardner (Kerri) of Knoxville, PA and Edward Gardner, Jr. (Thoma) of Osceola, PA; step-father, Roy McFall; step-children; Crystal Cook (Jordan) of Costello, PA, Jennifer Ahern of Coudersport, PA, Eugene Ahearn (Samantha) of Coudersport, PA and Joshua Marsiglio of Emporium, PA; grandchildren, Dravyn, Adelaide, John Jr., Opal and Lily; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by both his parents and his paternal and maternal grandparents.
Family and friends are welcomed to the Elkland Moose Lodge #746 on May 7, 2023 at 2:00pm for a memorial dinner. Memorial donations can be sent to Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland, PA to help the family with expenses. Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
Brian W. Farnsworth, age 40, of Osceola, PA
Brian W. Farnsworth, age 40, of Osceola, PA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at UPMC Williamsport.
Born July 12, 1982 in Wellsboro, he was the son of Stewart Dean “Bub” Farnsworth, Jr. and Debra (Hatch) Farnsworth.
Brian enjoyed farming, driving tractor and squealing his tires.
He is survived by his father, Bub and Lisa Farnsworth of Osceola; his mother, Debra Farnsworth of Elkland; his children, William, Hayden and Dalton Farnsworth; sisters, Jessica and Derek Tuttle of Elkland and Miranda and Chris White of Freeman, NY; a brother, Stewart D. Farnsworth, III of Muncy; grandmother, Mary Farnsworth of Nelson and nieces and nephews, Joseph, Jasyn and Jaidyn Tuttle and Matteo and Dallas White.
Brian was preceded in death by his brother, Joey; grandfather, Dean Farnsworth and grandparents, George and Geraldine Hatch.
Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Saturday, April 22nd from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 12:00PM with Rev. Larry O’Dell officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Osceola. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
Jeffery Allen Johnston, 62, of Woodbine
Jeffery Allen Johnston, of Woodbine, died suddenly of a heart attack on April 8, 2023, in his home.
Born Sept. 7, 1960, in Wellsville, N.Y., he was the son of William J. Johnston, of Cuba, N.Y., and Cheri Ambrose, of Severna Park.
Jeff will be remembered by all as a kind and generous man. He was a biker, avid hunter and a lover of animals and the outdoors, despite being allergic to both. Jeff and his partner, She-Jay, always enjoyed their trips on their motorcycles, including the 100th anniversary celebration of Harley Davidson in Milwaukee.
Before retirement, Jeff was a machinist. Jeff was a graduate of Bolivar (N.Y.) Central School. His nickname was Ton from his days of playing football for the Bolivar Bulldogs and was a member of the Sons of the American Legion. He also had a part in the John Waters movie, “A Dirty Shame.”
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his step-mother, Peggy Johnston; his loving partner of 35 years, She-Jay Travers; brothers Joe Johnston of Bolivar, Jonny Johnston of Lima, Ohio, and Jay (Cheryl) Johnston of Severna Park; step-brothers John (Thana) Smith of Cuba, Tom (Kristen) Smith of Victor, N.Y., and Bob (Karina) Smith of Canandaigua, N.Y.; a step-daughter, Brandyellen Richardson; a step-granddaughter, Charlotte Dicentra; and several nieces and nephews.
Jeff was pre-deceased by his stepfather, Al Ambrose.
A graveside service will be held at noon Saturday (April 22, 2023) at Saint Raphael Cemetery in Eldred, Pa. The family will receive friends at the Bolivar Golf Club immediately following.
Memorials if desired may be made to Huntington’s Disease Society of America, hdsa.org.
Mary Twila Gleixner, 89, of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of 375 Krug Lane, St. Marys, PA
Mary Twila Gleixner, 89, of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of 375 Krug Lane, St. Marys, PA passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk after a brief illness.
She was born November 21, 1933 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Edward and Clara Hasselman Krug. She was a lifelong resident of St. Marys. Twila graduated from St. Marys High School, Class of 1951, earned a degree in education from Penn State University, and taught at the local schools.
On August 27, 1955 in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, she married the late Jude R. Gleixner, who preceded her in death on May 28, 2014.
She is survived by her children: Sandy (Mike) Latini of Glenshaw, Mike (Paula) Gleixner of State College, Sue (Bill) Rominski of Sutersville, and Ann (Bruce) Hermanowicz of St. Marys; four grandchildren: Abigail (Jeremy) Cramer, Laura (Will Lacek) Latini, Alison (Pat) Laninger, and Josh (Lina) Latini; three great-grandchildren: Kyle Cramer, Thomas Laninger, and Valentina Latini; two sisters: Dorothy Marciniak of Rhode Island, and Clara Bezek of North Carolina; a sister-in-law Bea Ward of Florida; and by many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, Twila was preceded in death by three sisters: Mary Schlimm, Rita Straub, and Martha Krug in infancy; and by six brothers: Richard, Gilbert, Raymond, James, Earl, and William Krug.
She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church and was a committed member of her community. She was the chairperson of the Police Civil Service Commission, a member of the St. Marys Area School Board, and a member of the Elk County Assistance Board.
Funeral services will be held privately by the family.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the St. Marys Public Library, 127 Center Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.
The Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com
Joseph Duca Sr., age 91, of Coudersport, PA
Joseph Duca Sr., age 91, of Coudersport, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcewenfs.com for the Duca family.
Published by McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park on Apr. 19, 2023.
Shinglehouse Ambulance to Health Center
At 1:57 PM on Thursday, Shinglehouse ambulance has been called to the Health Center for difficulty breathing.
Bradford Firefighters Dispatched For Working House Fire
At 1:36 PM on Thursday, Bradford City Fire Dept. has been dispatched to 15 Highland Avenue for a working house fire.
John Henry Matha, 68, of Warren, PA
John Henry Matha, 68, of Warren, PA, died Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA.
The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
MaryKay R. Frye, 81, of Smethport, PA
MaryKay R. Frye, 81, of Smethport, PA passed away Tuesday (April 18, 2023) at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.
She was born October 8, 1941 in Johnstown, PA the daughter of Thomas and Mary (McGee) Read. On June 13, 1962, in Elkton, Maryland, she married Donald P. Frye, who survives.
MaryKay graduated from Altoona Catholic High School. She then went to nursing training school in Chestnut Hill, PA and from there, anesthesia school, graduating from Duke University in 1991.
Mrs. Frye was a registered nurse anesthetist. Her last employment was at Williamsport Hospital, now UPMC-Williamsport, PA.
She was the love of my dad’s life and stood together with him in partnership and loyalty. They spent years traveling and going on cruises. She lived her life with a determination to succeed and offered loving support for her husband, child and grandchildren. She will be forever missed and remembered by our family.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by:
One daughter: Lisa Frye Mann (Glenn) of Wilmington, NC
Grandchildren: Alexander Barnes and Hannah Barnes
Brothers: Paul Alexander Read of Raleigh, NC, William “Bill” Read of Slidell, LA
Step Sisters: Emily Frazier of Irwin, PA, Leora Miller of Hooversville, PA and Donna Jean Sambol
Step brother: Phillip Read of Hooversville, PA
And several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and one step brother.
In keeping with MaryKay’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport.
In lieu of flowers, please reach out and help a friend or neighbor in MaryKay’s memory. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
PFBC ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON APRIL 24
HARRISBURG, Pa. (April 18) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will conduct several meetings and a public hearing on Monday, April 24, 2023, at its Harrisburg headquarters, located at 1601 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. All meetings are open to the public.
- 11:30 a.m. – Public Hearing on Proposed Fee Adjustments
In accordance with Act 56 of 2020, which provides the PFBC with the authorization to set fees, this hearing is being conducted to gather public input on proposed fee adjustments for the 2024 license year. This hearing may be viewed remotely by joining the webinar from your internet browser using this link: https://bit.ly/PublicHearing-April24. If prompted, enter the webinar access number code: 2633 645 7382. Password: public (782542 from phones)
- 1:00 p.m. – Law Enforcement Committee Meeting
During this meeting, PFBC law enforcement staff will present committee members with proposed revocations for persons who have violated fishing and boating regulations. This meeting may be viewed remotely by joining the webinar from your internet browser using this link: https://bit.ly/BLEMtg-April24. If prompted, enter the webinar access number code: 2634 421 9229. Password: public (782542 from phones)
- 1:30 p.m. – PFBC Quarterly Business Meeting
The complete schedule and agenda for this meeting and information on how to provide public comment is available on the PFBC website (Fishandboat.com). This meeting may be viewed remotely by joining the webinar from your internet browser using this link: https://bit.ly/CommissionMtg-April24. If prompted, enter the webinar access number code: 2632 517 4733. Password: public (782542 from phones)
PUC Seeks Public Comment on Revised Settlement with Columbia Gas Concerning Washington County House Explosion
Proposed $990,000. Penalty
2019 Incident Destroyed a Home in Washington, Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted to seek public comment on a proposed revised settlement regarding a natural gas explosion that destroyed a house in the City of Washington, Pennsylvania, in July 2019 – injuring several people and damaging other nearby homes. The incident occurred as construction work was underway nearby on a Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania (Columbia Gas) project involving gas mains in the area.
The Commission voted 5-0 to seek comment from interested parties regarding the revised joint settlement presented by Columbia Gas and the PUC’s independent Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E). The proposed settlement will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, and that publication will begin a 25-day comment period.
Explosion Investigation
Pipeline safety inspectors from I&E and the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal jointly conducted an evaluation to determine the cause of the July 31, 2019, explosion at 100 Park Lane. According to investigators, the primary cause of the explosion was the over-pressurization of the house piping and appliances – noti…
Cuba Dispatched For Working House Fire
At 12:31 PM on Thursday, Cuba & several mutual aid fire companies have been dispatched to a working structure at 4078 Youngs Road in Cuba. Among those dispatched are Hinsdale, Westons Mills, Portville, Friendship, New Hudson & more.