A Bradford man was killed and a woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Minard Run Road Saturday night.
According to the Bradford Township Police, 75-year-old Michael J. Longstaff was traveling west when his vehicle went off the berm of the road into a drainage ditch where it struck an embankment.
Longstaff was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, 64 year old Cynthia Longstaff, was taken by Mercy Flight to an unspecified trauma center.
The Building Construction Occupations program at Seneca Highlands CTC nominates Joshua Hungiville as the student of the week. Josh is a 3rd year senior and has proven his content knowledge in the classroom and practical hands-on skills in the shop. He continues to challenge himself and has a good eye for detail.
Joshua attends Smethport high school. He lives at home with his parents Lenny and Megan Hungiville and also his younger sister and brothers, Elizabeth, Zach, and Wyatt. Joshua will either be seeking employment in the workforce or going on to a trade school.
Penn College has scheduled three clock-hour Practical Nursing Programs for 2023 – two full-time programs in Wellsboro and Coudersport, and a part-time program in Wellsboro only. The first full-time program will start March 14, 2023, and the second full-time program begins September 11, 2023. Students will graduate approximately one year from the start of the program. The part-time program, offered only in Wellsboro, begins June 8, 2023, and students will graduate twenty-two months later.
Qualified nursing instructors provide classroom instruction in theory and nursing skills. Affiliation with UPMC allows for clinical experiences at UPMC Wellsboro and UPMC Cole. Other local healthcare affiliates are also utilized. Graduates earn a certificate in Practical Nursing and are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam for licensure (LPN). Graduates find jobs in hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health agencies, private homes, physician offices, and other health-related offices.
To acquaint prospective students with the course, an Information Session is scheduled on Monday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Penn College/Wellsboro, 22 Walnut Street. The session will also be available live via Zoom at the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street. Learn how this Practical Nursing Program can help give you a great career boost! Registration is required. For more information, or to register for the Information Sessions, call Marie Van Ess at (570) 724-7703.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/09/2022 to STL RESOURCES LLC in Gallagher Twp, Clinton county. 78a86 – CASING AND CEMENTING – DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING – Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/09/2022 to STL RESOURCES LLC in Gallagher Twp, Clinton county. 78a86 – CASING AND CEMENTING – DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING – Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days.
Kevin and Patty Dusenbury, of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are grateful for the extreme generosity of many donors to their Gift of Memory program. Toys and gifts were delivered to the Christmas House in Coudersport, marking the 22nd year of the program.
Delivering the toys were Kevin and Patty and the Klesa family, who have graciously embraced the Gift of Memory program to honor their son and brother, Jon, having themselves brought 335 gifts and toys donated by their family and friends this year.
Dusenbury said, “We have donors from the first year that continue to donate and new donors every year. We had several donors who contributed very generous amounts of monies which allowed us to shop for specific needs to purchase items for the older children”.
Dusenbury, who is the owner and funeral director of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home in Shinglehouse and the Potter County Coroner stated, “we are once again amazed by the generosity of so many people. As we have done the last two years, we started collecting gifts early at the request of the Christmas House. We truly THANK each person who donated, assuring that many less fortunate individuals and families will have a brighter and happier Christmas. We wish everyone a beautiful, blessed and very Merry Christmas.”
Pictured with this year’s gifts are the Klesa family, volunteers from the Christmas House, and Kevin and Patty Dusenbury.
The following donated toys and gifts in memory of their loved ones:
In memory of Cindy Siebert and Heather Siebert Baker from Bonnie and Gary Bachand
In memory of Dave Brabham and Edwin and Virginia Sturdevant from the Bev Brabham family
In memory of Kay and John Press and Jean and Grant Wisel from John Press
In memory of Thomas and Gertrude Traska and Barbara Adams from Tami and Larry Adams
In memory of Russ Baker from Penny Baker and family
In memory of Gerald Sekoll from the Sekoll’s and Hackett’s
In memory of loved ones from Kevin Jr. and Nicole Dusenbury
In memory of Douglas Perry, Juanita Perry, Kenneth Perry, Myra Bledsoe and Harold Bledsoe from Paul and Pat Perry
In memory of Larry Bump and Keith Pratt from Deb Hadden
In memory of Theo Dickerson from the Dickerson Family
In memory of Heather Siebert Baker from Sandy Walmer
In memory of Cindy Siebert from Sandy Walmer
In memory of Janet Hoock and Brad Mason from Wayne and Brenda Varga
In memory of Clyde Eck, Jr. from Tina Rader
In memory of Clyde Eck, Jr. from Louise Setzer
In memory of Grace Peterson from Thomas Duell
In memory of Don Rader from Tina Rader
In memory of Robin Murray from Linda Skiver
In memory of Chuck Harris from Tina Harris
In memory of our loved ones we lost from Pam and Keith Learn
In memory of Arthur and Beulah Haynes and Rich and Yvonne Milliken from the Milliken Families
In memory of Laura and Bob Brewer from the Brewer Family
In memory of Jeannette Gross from Penny Thomas
In memory of Jeannette Gross from Jessica Rohrer
In memory of PeeWee Phillips from the Phillips Family
In memory of Richard Durst from Judy Durst and Family
In memory of Doug and Deloris Evingham from Jane, Connie, Kayle and Rubi Perkins
In memory of departed loved ones from Roger and Dee Prince
In memory of Bob and Betty Barger, Pat Raven, Bernice and Manford Dusenbury, and Jim and Gloria Taylor from Kathryn, Rob, Brody, and Gwynne Barger
In memory of Freda Reed from the Reed Family
In memory of Sandra Goodenough from the Goodenough Family
In memory of Larry Bump and Ann Meacham from Pat Clark
In memory of Mel Rathbun from Grandkids and Great-grandkids
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police promoted 38 members to the rank of sergeant and 121 members to the rank of corporal during a ceremony at LCBC Manheim in Lancaster County on December 7, Commissioner Robert Evanchick announced. Two Bureau of Liquor Enforcement employees were also promoted to enforcement officer 3 during the ceremony.
Adam S. Kirk, of Williamsport, Lycoming County, has been promoted to sergeant and assigned to Troop C, Lewis Run. Sergeant Kirk enlisted in the state police in 2006 and was promoted to corporal in 2018.
Michael J. Flook, of Bald Eagle Township, Clinton County, has been promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop F, Emporium. Corporal Flook enlisted in the state police in 2007.
Daniel M. Henry, of DuBois, Clearfield County, has been promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop C, DuBois. Corporal Henry enlisted in the state police in 2016.
Ryan J. Maggs, of Bald Eagle Township, Clinton County, has been promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop F, Emporium. Corporal Maggs enlisted in the state police in 2014.
Andrew S. Mills, of Houtzdale, Clearfield County, has been promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop C, DuBois. Corporal Mills enlisted in the state police in 2014.
Nathan S. Owens, of Morrisdale, Clearfield County, has been promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop C, Ridgway. Corporal Owens enlisted in the state police in 2009.
Ryan J. Salas, of Mansfield, Tioga County, has been promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop C, Lewis Run. Corporal Salas enlisted in the state police in September 2012.
Robert J. Southern Jr., of Houtzdale, Clearfield County, has been promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop C, Lewis Run. Corporal Southern enlisted in the state police in 2005.
Dennis W. Twigg, of Philipsburg, Centre County, has been promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop C, Lewis Run. Corporal Twigg enlisted in the state police in 2014.
Nicholas G. Wissinger, of Allport, Clearfield County, has been promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop C, Lewis Run. Corporal Wissinger enlisted in the state police in 2016.
Kyle R. Witmer, of Watsontown, Northumberland County, has been promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop C, Lewis Run. Corporal Witmer enlisted in the state police in 2016.
Newly Promoted Enforcement Officer 3
Ronald P. Beeler, of Ridgway, Elk County, has been promoted to enforcement officer 3 and assigned to the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement, District Enforcement Office Number 4, Pittsburgh. EO3 Beeler enlisted in the state police in 2010.
Get in the Christmas spirit with “A Harp Holiday,” a free Golden Afternoons program for people 55 years old and up at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13 in the lobby at the Deane Center at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. Featured will be Cheryl Hein Walters (shown) performing festive harp music. Free light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call the Deane Center at 570-724-6220.
The Tiadaghton Audubon Society, a group of local birders based in Wellsboro, Pa. needs help with the Cowanesque Circle Christmas bird count in Tioga County, Pa. and New York on Saturday, Dec. 17. People who can help are asked to sign up by this coming Monday, Dec. 12.
It is not necessary to be a member of either the Tiadaghton or the National Audubon Society to participate.
The Cowanesque Circle has a diameter of 15 miles and is centered on Cowanesque Lake with a radius of 7.5 miles. It covers the following areas: North – Pinnacle State Park in N.Y.; South – Ives Run Campground; West – Osceola; and East – East Lawrence Road and Woodford Road.
“We would appreciate it if more people living in or outside the Cowanesque bird circle area who don’t want to leave their homes would get involved by counting the birds at their own bird feeders in their own backyards,” said Sean Minnick, coordinator.
“If backyard birders call or email me, I can tell them how to do a count and whether they are in the Cowanesque Circle area and should send the data to us. If they live outside our circle area, they will be referred to the appropriate place to report their bird data,” Minnick said.
“We also need people willing to go on the road to participate in the Cowanesque Circle bird count,” he said. At least 10 volunteers are needed. Each participant will count every bird they see as he/she/they follow their assigned routes.
People who have never participated before but are interested and comfortable with going out on their own are welcome to help,” Minnick said. “It might be fun for a family or people living in the same household to participate together.”
Those interested can sign up by emailing tasmember@yahoo.com or calling Minnick at 570-948-9052. “Anyone interested is welcome to call me for more information,” said Minnick.
Bird count volunteers will get their area assignments or confirmation of their participation from their own properties via email.
Preregistration opens this Friday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. for the “Women’s Intro to Ice Fishing” program for adult women as well as girls and young women,12 and older and for the “Intro to Ice Fishing” program for any adult and youth ages 12 and up in January of 2023 by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission in partnership with Wellsboro Tackle Shack. Slots will fill up fast based on what has happened in years past.
All of the programs are free and include both a required virtual session and an on-ice session.
For the virtual session, participants, from the comfort of their own homes and using their own computers, will join instructors online to begin their ice fishing journey. This session will introduce participants to ice fishing equipment, ice safety, baits, lures, layering, planning a trip, ice fishing locations and important details about the on-ice session of the program.
The on-ice session will be at Nessmuk Lake, Wellsboro, PA 16901. It includes a brief review of information from the virtual session, skills instruction and hands-on ice fishing. Participants will learn more about ice augers, shelters, heaters and techniques. This session also includes a fish filleting and cooking demonstration. Samples will be available.
A fishing license is not required.
PFBC instructors will not only provide free instruction, both virtually and in-person, but also ice fishing gear and bait for the on-ice session. Participants will also have a chance to win random door prizes provided by Wellsboro Tackle Shack.
Thefour dates and times the on-ice session of the Women’s Intro to Ice Fishing Program are being offered are: Friday, Jan. 13, 2023 at 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 at 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; or Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 at 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; or at 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Select only one.
The three dates and times the on-ice session of the Intro to Ice Fishing Program are being offered are: Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 at 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023 at 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023 at 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Select only one.
Participants who register for one on-ice session will automatically be registered for the virtual session, which is being held on one day only, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email with the date and time of the virtual program as a reminder. The virtual session link will be sent to registrants one week in advance.
During a week in which the Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s basketball and wrestling teams were off, one wrestler made national headlines, and the women’s basketball squad hit the court twice.
FLASHBACK
Wrestling
Isaac Cory, a freshman from Montoursville who is 10-0 this season, made program history when he became the first nationally-ranked Wildcat, garnering the No. 11 spot at 184 pounds in the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III rankings. Cory, who won the PIAA Class AA 189-pound championship earlier this year, also is ranked No. 2 in the Mideast Region.
“It’s well-earned recognition,” coach Pankil Chander said. “This is the first time a Penn College wrestler has been ranked nationally and may be the first time a PCT athlete or program is represented in any top 15 national category ever, so it’s an excellent milestone for a great young man.
“At the end of the day, matches are won and lost on the mat and rankings change every other week — Isaac’s work ethic and mindset will remain consistent regardless. He knows that is what will propel him to new heights.”
Women’s basketball
A 17-8 first quarter gave Penn College the early advantage at home in nonconference play on Friday before Penn State Altoona held the upper hand over the following three periods in a 55-47 Lions win, their second over the Wildcats in 10 days. Kayleigh Miller, of Sayre, came off the bench to lead Penn College in scoring with 13 points, while Rachael Teats, of Middleburg, tallied 10.
Back in action on Saturday, hosting once-beaten Houghton College, the visitors opened a 30-12 halftime lead and went on for a 66-43 nonconference win that dropped the Wildcat to 1-7 overall. Miller, Teats and Ja’Quela Dyer, of Dover, Delaware, each scored eight points to pace Penn College and Dyer led the team with eight rebounds.
The Wildcats now are idle until the last week of the month when they compete in the CUNY Coaches vs. Cancer Tournament at Lehman College in Bronx, New York.
SCHEDULES/RECORDS
Women’s basketball
Overall: 1-7
UE: 0-1
Friday, Dec. 9 — host Penn State Altoona, L, 55-47
Wednesday, Dec. 28 — CUNY Coaches vs. Cancer at Lehman College, Bronx, NY: Penn College vs. Lehman College, 2 p.m. (Neumann vs. William Paterson, noon)
Thursday, Dec. 29 — CUNY Coaches vs. Cancer at Lehman College, Bronx, NY: Consolation, noon; Championship, 2 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 6 — host Penn State Harrisburg (UE), 5 p.m.
Men’s basketball
Overall: 4-4
UE: 0-1
Monday, Dec. 12 — at King’s College, 4 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 2 — at Centenary University, 5 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 6 — host Penn State Harrisburg (UE), 7 p.m.
Wrestling
Overall: 1-1
ECWC: 0-0
Monday, Dec. 19 — at King’s College Quad Match with New Jersey City University, King’s College and Pitt-Bradford, 11 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 22 — at Wilkes University Open, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 7 — at 11th Waynesburg University Invitational, 10 a.m.
Esports
Collegiate iRacing League Premier Series
Tuesday, Dec. 6 — Michigan, 11 of 34
For more about the United East, visit the conference website.
For additional information, visit the Wildcats Athletics website.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of a lane restriction on Route 15 southbound in Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, due to a tractor trailer crash.
Motorists can expect the left (passing) lane to be restricted near the Route 973 interchange (Cogan Station /Perryville).
Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA,
Here are the officers of the Ridgway Fire Department for 2023:
President–Curt Dahler
1st Vice President–Rich Decker
2nd Vice President–Kevin Anstrom
Secretary–Roger Carlson
Treasurer–Dave Parsons
Chief–Scott Pontious
Deputy Chief–Steve Neureiter
Assistant Chief–Jeff Yeager
A special thank you to long time Deputy and Assistant Chiefs Joe Gasbarre and Ray Imhof who decided it was time to hand off the white helmets to someone new.
The staff at Sinnemahoning State Park invite the local community to join them on Saturday, December 17th, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, for the park’s annual Holiday Open House.
View the Wildlife Center, all decked out in eye-catching holiday decorations, while enjoying a cookie and cocoa by the fire. Or make holiday ornaments with pinecones and other natural materials while listening to live music in the classroom.
All ages are welcome to join us for this relaxing holiday event. Light refreshments will be offered. The park gift shop will be open.
No pre-registration is required for this FREE seasonal program. For more information, please call the Park Office at 814-647-8401, or email SinnemahoningSP@pa.gov.
