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FIREST1 : STRUCTURE FIRE – 1ST ALARM

967 SARTWELL CREEK RD, Apt , PLEASVAL

Cross Streets : HANSON HOLLOW RD * WEIMER HOLLOW RD

On Sunday, during our weekly bingo fundraiser, Departments 46, 48, and McKean 3 were dispatched to a structure fire in Pleasant Valley Township.

While responding, Tioga County relayed supplemental info of flames through the roof with possible entrapment. Chief 46-10 upgraded the box to a second alarm with this information.

Upon arrival, units found the second floor well involved with part of the roof structure already collapsed. Initial attack crews encountered what appeared to be a rare backdraft event upon forcing the front door open for entry. This backdraft event did result in one Fire Fighter sustaining second degree burns and being transported to UPMC Cole.

Attack crews made entry immediately following and made an aggressive attack on the flames quickly knocking the fire down and allowing the second crew to make entry and finding the victim on the second floor.

The victim was quickly removed from the structure and brought to awaiting ambulance crews outside, but unfortunately the individual was unable to be resuscitated and the coroner and PSP Fire Marshal were contacted to come to the scene.

A second Fire Fighter suffered a minor injury during operations and was transported to UPMC Cole for treatment and was released.

Crews worked on scene for several hours doing extensive overhaul and mop up operations. The coroner and two Fire Marshals arrived on the scene and all investigations were conducted.

The cause of the blaze is undetermined due to the amount of damage suffered to the structure, but no foul play was evident. Damages are estimated at $100,000.00.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family on their loss, as well as with both injured Fire Fighters on their recovery. We would like to thank our mutual aid departments for their assistance at the scene, as well as the public for the outpouring words of encouragement and concerns for the injured members.

Assisted by: McKean 3, 48, 39, 49, Potter County Coroner’s Office, PSP – Fire Marshals, as well as other stand by units.

Respectfully,

Justin W. Fillhart

Chief 46

AUG 8, 2023 Times-Observer

According to a Pennsylvania Lottery release, a Warren County man has won a $1.86 million Match 6 jackpot.

According to information from the Pennsylvania Lottery, Kevin Tome recently purchased a winning ticket from Brokenstraw Beverage on U.S. Route 6 near Youngsville.

According to the release, Tome said he will use the prize money to help pay for his two daughters’ college tuition.

Johnsonburg, Pa.:  Phil Fitch was a special member of the Rolfe Beagle Club and in the Elk County community.  Phil enjoyed raising, training, and hunting his sporting dogs.  In memory of Phil, on Saturday, September 23, the Rolfe Beagle Club will host the Phil Fitch Memorial Chukar Challenge from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Members of the Upland Bird Hunt Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society will be managing the Chukar Challenge.  Only 24 registrants will be accepted.  The Rolfe Beagle Club is located at 1016 Long Level Road, Johnsonburg, Pa., in Elk County.

“Phil always had a smile, and was always willing to impart some of his wisdom he had learned over the years in training his dogs,” said Tommy Launer, organizer for the event.  “We are proud to run this event in Phil’s honor.  Phil never missed a bird dog challenge at the Rolfe Beagle Club.”

Scott Mix of Mix’s Game Birds, www.mixgamebirds.com, out of Kane will furnish the chukars.

All dog handlers wanting to register their dog(s) should contact Mary Hosmer at 1016 Long Level Road, Johnsonburg, Pa., or at email wlhab9@gmail.com.

At 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 12, more than 30 area talented singers and dancers are bringing the magic of 16 Broadway hits to the Stony Fork Creek Campground stage at 658 Stony Fork Creek Road, Wellsboro for the Second Annual Broadway Under the Stars Fundraiser Concert for Hamilton-Gibson Productions.

This fun, family-friendly show will open with Ramon Duterte and an ensemble of singers performing “This is Me” from “The Greatest Showman.”

Three soloists, Justin Gordon, June Roth, and Emily Weber and a children’s ensemble of singers among them Milo, Oliver and Sylvia Duterte, will perform “Seize The Day” from “Newsies” and singers Karin Knaus, Jennifer Roth, Matt Huels, Ian Brennan, Emily Kreider and an ensemble of singers, “You Can’t Stop The Beat” from “Hairspray.” Doing the dancing for both numbers will be members of the First Position Dance Studio including Willow Repard, Layla Zay, Katie Kuhl, Gracie Worthington, Mea Bartlett, Molly Crane, Aleah Logan, June Roth, Molly Tice, and Eva Wheatley.

First Position Dance Studio Alumni Dancers Olivia DiMarco and Taylor Nickerson, Rachel Davis and Emily Kies will perform “Big Spender” from “Sweet Charity” with singer Anne Acker.

This Friday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m., the free outdoor summer concert series will feature Autumn Sun performing a mix of Americana, progressive and folk music on the outdoor stage at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. The outdoor stage is located on the Central Avenue side of the building. 

The Deane Center’s summer outdoor series includes concerts by different artists from throughout the area on consecutive Fridays, now until Sept. 1 thanks to the support and generosity of the Wellsboro Community Concert Association and Ward Manufacturing. 

Portville Fire District – Engine Company #1

Today just before 3pm we along with Westons Mills were dispatched to a reported truck into a tree near the car wash on route 417. Chief 3, Rescue 46, Em 218 and Ems captain responded shortly after dispatch. Chief 3 arrived on scene and updated dispatch that the accident was a pickup truck towing a loaded horse trailer vs a box truck.

At this time he requested an engine, ambulance and fire police from Westons Mills to the scene. Route 417 was shut down to one lane of traffic while crews from Portville and Westons worked to secure the scene and treat the patients.

2 patients were transported to Olean General for non life threatening injuries. Crews were on scene for approx. 2 hours while vehicles were removed and the scene was cleaned up.

Chief 3 would like to thank everyone involved in today especially those private citizens who stepped up to help take care of the horses and the Village Dpw for there assistance as well.

On or before this coming Monday, Aug. 14, Wellsboro Community Concert Association season subscribers can opt for an “Early Bird Combo” package for $100. Included in that package is the Tusk concert on Wednesday Sept. 13 for $25 ($14 off the $39 ticket price) and a $75 season subscription for the six-concert series or $12.50 per concert.

The Wellsboro Community Concert Association is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a special seventh concert in the 2023-2024 season plus six traditional concerts for $12.50 each with a season subscription.

Philip G. “Flip” Geyer, Jr., 66, of 431 W. Mill Street, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 4, 2023 at “The Garage” on Trout Run Road.

He was born February 22, 1957, in St. Marys, son of the late Philip “Snitz” and Gertrude “Gert” Seifert Geyer.  Flip was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1975.  Flip was committed to his craft at Geyer Transmission, where he worked and owned since 1987.

On January 11, 1985, in St. Marys, Flip married Rose M. Bauer, who survives.  Although not long enough, they were blessed to share their love in marriage for 38 years.

In addition to his loving wife, Flip is survived by three daughters: Jacqueline Nesbitt (Cory) of Kersey, Caitlin Geyer (Josh Foster) of St. Marys, and Morgan Mahovlich (Colby) of St. Marys; his son, Matthew Geyer of St. Marys; six grandchildren: Kenadi, Roman, Carson, Levi, Allora, and Kaden; three sisters: Karen Nichol (William) of DuBois, Marci Sanford (Rodney) of Navarre, FL, and Julia Meehan of Bethlehem, PA; three brothers: William Geyer (Donna) of Ridgway, David “Randy” Geyer (Barbara) of St. Marys, and Christopher Geyer (Cynthia) of Ridgway; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

In addition to his parents, Philip was preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Geyer and a brother-in-law, Raymond Meehan.

Flip was a member of the Sacred Heart Church, the St. Marys Eagles Club, and the Knights of Columbus.  In his younger days he raced motorcycles and enjoyed to hunt and fish. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, and playing horseshoes. Although he was a very hard worker, he was always the life of the party!  There was nothing more important to him than his family, especially his grandchildren, who affectionately called him “Wampa”.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church on Friday, August 11, 2023, at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. Samuel Pinheiro, OSB, officiating. 

The family will gather briefly prior to Mass around 10:15 AM at the Center Street entrance to church.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to Elk County Humane Society, 1029 E. Eschbach Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.

Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.

Ronald A. Tubbs, 82, of Warren, PA, passed away on Monday August 7, 2023, in Kinzua Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. A complete obituary will be published when it’s available. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements

Women’s Giving Circle (WGC) is a project of the McKean County Community Foundation that connects charitable-minded women with each other for a very affordable way to make a greater impact in their communities. WGC holds two gatherings each year for members and their guests: a social event, and an annual meeting where they award grants to area nonprofits.

Members and guests recently experienced an incredible evening enjoying culinary creations from garden grown produce at their 2023 special event, “The Chef’s Table at Eddie’s on Main” in Port Allegany. Little Mountain Winery added to the festivities with wine tasting to complement the delicious food. Good friends, good food, and good times were enjoyed by 36 women who support the work of WGC. Angela Erway, YWCA volunteer, spoke about the good work they have been able to do with the grant dollars they received last fall from WGC.

Women’s Giving Circle of McKean County is made up of ordinary women of all backgrounds and financial means who want to enhance life for women and families. Each member donates a minimum of $100 per year. WGC pools these individual donations together and award grants at their annual meeting to area non-profits to support worthy programs and projects.

This community-minded group invites all McKean County women to join them in their charitable endeavors. 2023 memberships will be accepted until October 1. Grants will be awarded following the close of the current membership year. WGC is a relatively young organization, established in 2018.  To date, the women of WGC have awarded a total of $23,800 in grants to McKean County nonprofit organizations.

The McKean County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies, is a non-profit organization that works with donors to help them meet their charitable goals.

Learn more about the work of the Women’s Giving Circle by visiting the McKean County Community Foundation website at www.mckeancountyfoundation.org or call them at 1-844-238-2289.

Educators, discover new techniques for teaching your students about some of the most exciting and perhaps greenest careers in Pennsylvania – jobs that promote the health of our forests and our planet while providing sustainably produced forest and wood products we use every day.

On Wednesday, August 16^th, the Allegheny Hardwood Utilization Group and Pennsylvania State Parks, will present “Teaching About Green Jobs with Project Learning Tree” educator workshop open to all educators who work with students ages 12-25.

Project Learning Tree (PLT), an award-winning environmental education program, has a new resource for helping learners explore green careers in forestry and conservation. Green Jobs: Exploring Forest Careers is designed for adults working with youth in settings ranging from community youth programs to school classrooms.

Cost $20 per person.  Each participant receives the new PLT Green Jobs educator guide (value $25), an opportunity to participate in hands-on demonstrations of sample lessons, an introduction to other PLT curricula, plus a free lunch!  6.0 Act 48 hours are available for classroom teachers.

This workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, at Seneca Highlands IU, 119 Mechanic St., Smethport, PA 16749.

Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, August 9^th.  Register online at https://forms.gle/GreenJobsWorkshop

If any questions or if need help with registration, contact Cindy Murphy at Seneca Highlands IU9, 814-887-5512 ext. 121, csmurphy@iu9.org

PennDOT Potter County Maintenance to Begin Bridge Repairs

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) alerted drivers that Potter County maintenance crews will begin deck repairs on a bridge spanning a branch of Fishing Creek along Route 4005 (Fishing Creek Road) about three miles northeast of Roulette on Friday, August 18.

These repairs will allow PennDOT to remove a weight limit posting of 16 tons for single and combination vehicles and improve the bridge’s overall condition rating from “poor” to “good.”

Starting Friday, August 18, PennDOT will close the bridge and implement a detour using Route 4006 (Steer Brook Road), Route 4007 (Dingman Run Road), and Route 6. PennDOT expects this detour to be in place through the end of September.

Work includes replacing the concrete deck surface. PennDOT Potter County Maintenance crews will complete all work associated with this project.

The bridge is 15 feet long and carries 236 vehicles daily on average.

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