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A Memorial Service for Grace Redcay who died in this fire will be held at God’s Country Ministries, Coudersport, Pa. Mon. 11/21 at 11 a.m.

FNN Article © Wednesday, November 16, 2022.

Images provided to FNN © Nov. 16, 2022.

COUDERSPORT, PA – Around 5:45 PM on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, Coudersport fire crews rushed to the 700 block of North Hollow Road in Sweden Township for a reported structure fire with entrapment around 5:45 PM.

Flames and heavy smoke were reported coming from the 102 year-old 2.5 story home by nearby neighbors. When fire personnel arrived on scene, they immediately requested a second alarm and confirmed one person to be trapped inside the home.

Firefighters from Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, Austin Volunteer Fired Department, Galeton Goodyear Hose Company, Germania Volunteer Fire Department, Roulette Fire Department, Tri Town Volunteer Fire Department, McKean Station 3, Port Allegany and Ulysses units.

Firefighters work together as they battled to rescue the individual said to still have been in the house when the fire was first reported.

Around 7:00 PM word was received by FNN that the coroner had been called to the scene of the fire, as was the Fire Marshal.

By 7:45 PM the fire was reported to have been brought under control. It is unknown when the fire was officially reported out.

FNN was also told that the American Red Cross had also been contacted by on scene personnel for refreshments and coffee. Also Sheetz in Coudersport donated muffins cookies, hotdogs and coffee for those working at the scene.

It is with great pride that the Networking Shop at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center names Nicole Hockey as Student of the Week. Nicole has shown an incredible amount of determination and school spirit throughout the school year. She is a member of the Student Committee, the CyberPatriot team and the Screaming Eagles esports team. With her work effort, it is clear Nicole will go as far as she wishes in her future endeavors.

Alexis Kemp is the Student of the Week for November 14, She is in the Early Childhood Education program at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center. Alexis is a Junior enrolled at Oswayo Valley High School. Upon graduation, Alexis would like to be a psychologist. She made the decision to enroll in Psychology 111 this year at the Career and Technical Center for college credit.

Alexis is kind and honest, dependable and inclusive. Alexis strives to get good grades and has a positive attitude and thoughtfully prepares her work. She was able to take the lead and assisted last year on the Student Committee at the Career and Technical Center and has assisted with tour groups coming to the Career and Technical Center.

Alexis has been volunteering at the Oswayo Valley Elementary School this academic year. She hopes to attain her Child Development Associate next year. Alexis is also involved with the Yellow Ribbon Club, Varsity Club and Envirothon at her home school. Alexis will be a great candidate for working with children or adults in the future based on her passion and desire to help others.

Lori Edgar, her Mentor teacher currently, wrote “It has been my pleasure to have Alexis Kemp in the classroom in which I am a short-term substitute.  I thought she was an intern as she was so confident, motivated and mature.  She had her assignments and implemented her lessons with the students without assistance.  The students enjoy her company and they listen to her instructions with ease.  She is always working and will complete any task given.  She has also taken on specific tasks as her own and completes them with no prompting.  She works on benchmarking, phonics and grammar activities as well as assists in student specials (PE, STEM, Art and Music).  She also leads the students on Wednesdays during the Mileage Club fitness challenge. Students are expected to walk at least a quarter mile each week.  Alexis monitors and tracks student mileage.  She has recently assisted with some preparation for our Veteran’s Day program on Friday, November 11th.

Alexis was present during a supervisor walkthrough on November 8, 2022. The principal added the following information to my observation regarding Alexis: “Service Learner from the high school sitting in on the class.  Assists in the transition from worksheet to Chromebooks, prompting students to grab any Chromebook.  Monitors a small group of students and guides them back to task when they seem to be distracted.  Students eagerly seek assistance from the Service Learner.  She interacts with them in a gentle, supportive manner.  Very respectful.”

It’s time to introduce the new director of the Emporium Senior Center! She has been busy training these past few weeks and has been doing a great job and learning so much!

Some fun Jennifer facts for you:

Jen is a mom of 3 who loves animals and nature! Her favorite color is purple and her favorite food is pizza. She is kind and caring and a very hard worker.

The center will be blessed to have her!

Join us in welcoming Jennifer Kane!

At 11:32 AM on Thursday, Limestone Fire Dept. dispatched to a rollover crash on RT. 219, 1 mile south of Limestone.

Thursday morning lake effect snows are making travel miserable, especially in Cattaraugus county where multiple accidents have been dispatched all morning. Predictions of up to three feet of snow for the snow belt areas to the north as the wind shifts to the north across the open lake. A widespread area reporting slippery roads covers a large portion of WNY & western PA. If you don’t have to go today, you’ll be safer in your home.

WARREN, Pa—Mary Anne Albaugh, MD, DLFAPA, from Deerfield Behavioral Health of Warren, an affiliate of Journey Health System, was a guest speaker at the 2022 Community Health Net Annual Meeting on October 21 at the Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel in Erie, Pennsylvania. Healthcare and business professionals from the Erie Region gathered to discuss the important impact of mental health on the community, under the theme of “Healthy Minds, Healthy Communities”.

A graduate of Gannon University and the Hahnemann University School of Medicine (now Drexel University College of Medicine), Dr. Albaugh is double-boarded in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. With greater than 30 years of clinical experience, she has dedicated her career to improving the mental well-being of communities throughout Northwestern Pennsylvania.

Dr. Albaugh’s powerful message was very important than ever as it provided valuable insights for those in attendance. She talked about lessons learned while providing psychiatric mental health care and consultation throughout the region. She discussed the importance of improved mental health for children, adolescents, adults and families, prevention and early intervention, attachment disruptions and complex trauma, social determinants of health and mental health-whole person care, models of collaborative care that reduce disparities and the need for increased access and support for the mental health needs of the community.

For more information about Deerfield Behavioral Health, visit www.deerfieldbehavioralhealth.org or call 814-723-5545.

Belmont, N.Y. – Allegany County has recently seen an increase in respiratory virus activity like RSV (Respiratory  Syncytial Virus) and Flu, especially among children. The UR Jones Memorial Hospital’s Sandra Watkins, BSN,  RN, Vice President of Patient Care Services reports, “Respiratory illnesses have been rising in our area. Our ED  volume is increasing due to this phenomenon. A majority of the cases are able to be discharged back into the  community.” 

The holidays will soon be here so take these steps to ensure you and your family have a healthy and happy holiday  season. 

The Allegany County Department of Health encourages County residents to get you and your family vaccinated  for Flu, wash your hands often, stay home when you or a household member are sick, and don’t wait to talk to  your healthcare provider if you or a loved one experiences symptoms of RSV or Flu. 

(https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/about/symptoms.html)  

Visit this link: www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/respiratory_syncytial_virus/ for more information on  respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection from the New York State Department of Health. Click here to view our upcoming immunization clinics: www.alleganyco.gov/departments/health or contact  our office at (585) 268-9250 to schedule your appointment or talk with your local pharmacist or healthcare  provider today!