BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will continue its celebration of Native American Heritage Month with three more events during November.
On Nov. 14, the White Pine Singers and Dancers will highlight Iroquois-style social dances during a performance at noon in the Mukaiyama University Room of the Frame-Westerberg Commons.
The performance will include dancing with encouraged participation from the audience and explanations of the traditional dances, instruments and outfits. A traditional lunch of Indian tacos, scone dogs, corn soup and strawberry drink will be served beginning at 11:15 a.m.
On Nov. 16, Hanley Library will host a noon session to discover the library’s newest books on indigenous topics, learn about native authors and uncover indigenous resources. A light snack will be served. Participants should feel free to bring their own lunch or stop by the Starbucks Café in the library prior to the presentation.
Finally, at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30, “Lake of Betrayal: The Story of Kinzua Dam” will be shown in the Bromeley Family Theater of Blaisdell Hall, followed by a discussion with producers Paul Lamont, Scott Sackett and Caleb Abrams via videoconference.
“‘Lake of Betrayal’ looks at how Kinzua Dam so drastically affected the Senecas’ way of life, and it examines the hidden agenda and political debts behind the United States government’s abrogation of the Canandaigua Treaty of 1794 which had guaranteed the Seneca Nation the free use and enjoyment of its lands, forever.
The creation of the Allegheny Reservoir in 1965 forced the removal of more than 130 Seneca families from their homes and properties.
Additionally, art and artifacts from regional Indigenous artists are on display in Blaisdell Hall throughout the month.
This is one of the eight illustrations created by Chris Jones under his pen name Jubalee for Kevin Coolidge’s new book, “The Cat Board and the Cardboard Caper.” When he first began illustrating Coolidge’s Totally Ninja Raccoon series in 2015, Jones lived in Wellsboro but now lives in Florida.
Kevin Coolidge, children’s author, will be releasing “The Cat Board and the Cardboard Caper” later this month. The book is the first in his new series involving the Cat Board, the main antagonists in his Totally Ninja Raccoons series.
“Writing the Cat Board scenes in the Totally Ninja Raccoons is a lot of fun. I also felt the Cat Board deserved its own series,” said Coolidge.
“Currently, 65 percent of those reading the Totally Ninja Raccoon books are boys between the ages of 7 to 10 and 30 percent are girls in that same age group. The remaining 5 percent are adults,” he noted.
“By focusing on cats, my goal is to encourage more girls to read the first book in my new series, which may lead them to get interested in also reading the Totally Ninja Raccoons,” said Coolidge.
“At the same time, I want to give my current readers another exciting adventure series,” he said.
“The Cat Board is the international organization that is plotting against the Totally Ninja Raccoons and humanity,” said Coolidge.
“Cats love boxes. Boxes are important to commerce. Control the flow of cardboard and boxes and you control the world, or at least that’s the Cat Board’s plan. You might have suspected that cats want to take over the world, and now you know it’s true,” he laughed
“People often ask me where my ideas come from. It’s often hard to explain, but the new book is definitely influenced by my blue-collar background and my most recent experience of working in a box factory,” said Coolidge.
“I love writing and working in the bookstore, but the pandemic has been hard on retail. I went to work at the factory to help the bookstore through tough times. This idea came to me while I was there and I decided it was a perfect first book for the new series,” he said.
Coolidge is planning to write more Cat Board and Totally Ninja Raccoon stories. Readers don’t have to be familiar with the Totally Ninja Raccoons to enjoy the new series.
Signed, personalized copies of “The Cat Board and the Cardboard Caper” can be ordered now in advance of its publication by calling From My Shelf Books & Gifts at 570-724-5793. Copies can also be reserved in-person by stopping in at Coolidge’s bookstore at 7 East Avenue in Wellsboro.
The Hamilton-Gibson Children and Youth Choirs 2022 Poinsettia Sale is now underway and will end on Monday, Nov. 21, which is the last day orders will be taken.
Proceeds will benefit the members of the three Hamilton-Gibson choirs. They include: Choir, Too students in grades 2-4, Children’s Concert Choir youth in grades 5-8, and Young Women’s and Young Men’s Ensemble students in grades 9-12. Involved second through twelfth grade singers attend public, or private schools throughout Tioga County or are homeschooled.
Profits from the sale will be credited to each singer’s account. Those who would like to designate a singer are asked to do so with their order; otherwise Hamilton-Gibson will use those undesignated sales for singers who are in most need of financial support.
Members of the two older choirs will use their funds to help pay for their three-day trip in May 2023. They will be singing at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Stony Creek Township, Somerset Countyand at other sites in and around Pittsburgh.
The poinsettias come in a choice of red or white in two different sized pots. A 6.5-inch pot of poinsettias (one plant) is $15 and an 8-inch pot (three plants) is $20. A “Welcome Christmas” planter with evergreens and pinecones is $25.
The poinsettia and planter orders will be available for pick-up at the Warehouse Theatre at 3 Central Avenue in Wellsboro on Wednesday, Nov. 29.
To place an order online and pay, go to hgp.booktix.com. Scroll down to find the size and color of poinsettias and the Welcome Christmas planter and order.
Or, place an order by calling the Hamilton-Gibson office at 570-724-2079 or sending an email to hamgib@gmail.com, Attention Tara Gordon. The person ordering is asked to provide his or her name, phone number and email address and send a check with “Poinsettia” on the check memo line for the total amount of the order to the Hamilton-Gibson Children and Youth Choirs, 29 Water Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
Families whose children are interested in joining HG’s choral program, are welcome to call the Hamilton-Gibson Children and Youth Choirs at 570-724-2079 or email hamgib@gmail.com.
On 11/11/2022 at 10:50pm the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office was notified that an ATV had been washed away in the flood waters along the Allegheny River near Old Route 17.
At that time the operator of the ATV was able to make it out of the water safely, but had become separated from his passenger. The identity of the passenger was unknown to the driver, and was known to him only as “Matt from Jamestown”.
It is believed the passenger was a white male, possibly in his 40’s, first name of Matt, from Jamestown, NY and possibly drove a tan truck. It is unknown if he was able to get out of the water and make it back to safety.
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from anyone that may know the identity of this male, who may have been in the Salamanca area that night, so that we may be able to confirm that he made it out safely.
Anyone with any information, please CALL the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office by phone at 716-938-9191.
At 10:30 PM on Friday, there are multiple road closures in Cattaraugus County from flooding. Route 16 is closed in the Town of Ischua. Other routes also have water over the roads. Best to delay travel until daylight. Fire stations have been activated for flooded basements in many locations.
SINNAMAHONING, Pa.—John S. Wilson, 87, a longtime resident of Sinnamahoning, PA passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022, in UPMC Cole Place, Coudersport, after a long illness.
Born on Sunday, March 3, 1935 in Ickesburg, he was a son of Charles and Matilda Sweiger Wilson. On July 26, 1979 in Emporium, he married Arveta R. “Cookie” Kepler, who survives.
John honorably served in the US Navy, serving at the Brooklyn Navy Yard where he chauffeured the Senior Captain. He also served on a Naval survey ship, the San Pablo USS AGS 30.
He was employed for many years at Bethlehem Steel Corporation until retiring due to injuries he received on the job in Steelton.
In his younger years, John enjoyed hunting and fishing. In his later years, he and his wife enjoyed watching eagles and song birds.Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 43 years; a daughter, Colleen Klepak of Miami, Florida; twin grandsons, Dimitri Klepak of Miami, Florida and Yanni Klepak of Tallahassee, Florida; several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews, including Bernie (Sandy) Kepler of Annville and Amy (Shawn) Zimmerman of Kersey; and a brother-in-law, Charles (Peg) Kepler. Jr. of Leesburg, Florida.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by six siblings.
In keeping with John’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915 or to Elk County Humane Society, 1029 East Eschbach Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.
John’s wife entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Marjorie H. Woods, 93, of 232 South Kendall Avenue, Bradford, PA passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022, surrounded by her family, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Larry E. CADY, 82, of Maryville, MO, formerly of Port Allegany, PA, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022 in Parkdale Manor due to complications of dementia.
A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 12, 2022 at the Gold Church, 2402 SR 49 W, Ulysses, PA. Rev. Cameron Cowburn will officiate. Military Rites will be accorded by members of the Potter County Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to Gold Church, 2402 SR 49 W, Ulysses, PA 16948. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfosut.com.
Olean General Hospital facilities department employees pose in the newly renovated Interventional Cath Lab.
Olean, NY – Olean General Hospital (OGH) is set to reopen the Interventional Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, “cath lab,” after a five-week hiatus due to renovations and upgrades. OGH now has the state-of-the-art Siemens Artis Icono Lab that will continue to allow the cardiology team to continue to provide full comprehensive cardiology services to the region.
Since 2013, the cath lab at OGH has performed nearly 5,000 cardiac catheterizations and treated over 700 heart attack (STEMI) patients with excellent outcomes. Led by Dr. Christopher Mallavarapu, a world-class interventional cardiologist, the cardiology team provides comprehensive care that ranges from treatments as simple as lifestyle changes to performing pacemaker and defibrillator implants right here in the community.
“We are pleased to continue to provide advanced cardiac procedures close to home,” said Christopher Mallavarapu, MD, FACC, FASCAI, medical director, cardiology. “With this new technology and experienced team of cardiologists, clinical and non-clinical staff, the community is in great hands for cardiac care!”
The team of cardiologists include Dr. Mallavarapu, Christopher Michaeles, MD both local community members along with Gates Vascular Institute (GVI) interventional cardiologists, Vijay Iyer, MD, Kishor Phadke, MD, Selvakumar Chockalingam, MD, and cardiac electrophysiologists, Chee Hoon Kim, MD and Donald Switzer, MD.
“This team performs life-saving procedures every day,” said Dr. Mallavarapu. “Having the service, technology, and accessibility are very important to effectively treat patients with heart diseases. The community is fortunate to have a hospital that offers these services in such a rural region. The accessibility alone increases the patient’s chances of a positive outcome because every minute counts.”
Though Olean boasts a population around 14,000, 1% of all heart attacks in New York State are treated at Olean General Hospital. The newly enhanced cath lab will allow the cardiology team at OGH to continue to treat these cardiac patients for years to come.
The American Heart Association (AHA) sets guidelines for cardiology cases to ensure that patients receive timely cardiac care because “time is muscle.” The cardiology team at OGH has continued to surpass these metrics since its inception in 2013.
The AHA sets a 90-minute threshold that starts upon entering a facility to receiving the procedure, also known as the door to balloon time. The OGH team’s average is 60 minutes for the door to balloon. Another guideline set by the AHA is a 120-minute threshold with transfers from other hospitals — door to door to balloon. OGH averages 96 minutes for door to door to balloon metrics, besting the AHA threshold by 24 minutes.
The last metric that AHA sets is 90 minutes from first medical contact to balloon meaning from first contact by emergency medical services (EMS) to the patient receiving the procedure. OGH’s average is only 83.5 minutes. This average is most notable due to the increased transport times from home to the hospital in this rural region. The partnership and open communication with local EMS allows the OGH team to mobilize and be ready upon the patient arrival, bypassing the emergency room and the patient being transported directly to the cath lab for immediate treatment.
The OGH cardiac cath lab has been recognized multiple times by the American Heart Association’s Mission Life Line for performance and last awarded the silver plus distinction. Olean General Hospital was also recognized in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” American College of Cardiology for implementing high standards of care and protocols for patients.
The lab is operated in partnership between Olean General Hospital and Kaleida Health’s Gates Vascular Institute in Buffalo, the largest provider of cardiac services in Upstate New York. Olean General Hospital is the only hospital in Southwestern New York to offer advanced cardiac care, including interventional cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology, in partnership with Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute. OGH is a designated heart attack receiving center and an accredited stroke center.
“This project wouldn’t have been possible without the help from the OGH Foundation, its board members, and the community,” said Jill Owens, MD, president, BRMC, OGH. “We can’t thank everyone enough for their commitment to understanding the needs and the importance of having quality healthcare in this region.”
Dianne E. McFall, 74, of King Street, Eldred, PA passed surrounded by her family on Thursday, (November 10, 2022) at the Olean General Hospital.
Born on October 6, 1948 she was the daughter of William K. and Rhea Bradford McCauley.
Diane was a 1966 graduate of Otto Eldred Schools. She had worked for 15 years as a secretary for the First Presbyterian Church, and then Cutco- Vector Marketing.
Dianne loved to cook and bake with her great grandchildren, riding in her best friend Wayne Nolff’s convertible wearing her sun hat and glasses. She also enjoyed the time she spent on the bowling league, teaching swim classes at the Bradford YMCA, and her poker nights with her close friends. Dianne loved all the Holidays, even the smallest she would decorate her whole house for them all. She enjoyed Sunday Fundays with her whole family and especially she had a love for everyone that was unmeasurable.
Surviving is one Son; Mik (Beth Dunson) Foster of Phoenix, Az., one Daughter; Crystal (Robert) Harris of Eldred, one Step Son; Brandon McFall of Port Allegany, one Sister; Pat (Don) Tyler of Coryville, three Grand Children; Antrika (Ricky) Camejo of Bradford, Michael (Haylee Hathaway) Updegrove of Bradford, and Zoe Updegrove of Bradford, three Great Grand Children; Maya Hathaway, Amani and Avari Camejo.
She was preceded in death by one Great Grandson Deandre Brooks and her parents.
Following Dianne’s wishes, there will be no services at this time.
At 3:10 PM on Friday, Blossburg & Liberty Fire & EMS dispatched to Rt. 15 Northbound, 1 mile north of gravel pit, for a vehicle in the median. No injuries.
“loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather”
Robert W. “Bob” Brewer, 91, of Shinglehouse, PA passed away with his loving family by his side on Thursday, November 10, 2022, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long illness.
Born on Tuesday, April 21, 1931 in Wyalusing, he was a son of Robert J. and Sarah L. Foster Brewer. On April 24, 1948 in Portville, N.Y., he married Laura M. McKeel, who passed away on January 31, 2009.
Bob was employed at the former Dresser-Rand in Olean, N.Y., first as a machinist and later as an inspector. He retired after 42 years of service.
He enjoyed fishing and wintering in Florida with his wife, Laura. His greatest love was his family.
Left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Susan A. (Victor) Safford of Port Allegany and Terri M. VanWhy of Shinglehouse; a son, Robert A. (Maureen) Brewer of Bolivar, N.Y.; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; a sister, Sue (Don) Faulkner; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Bob was predeceased by a son, Steven Brewer; four grandchildren, Valorie S. Safford, Victor R. Safford, Chad M. Brewer, and Steven William Brewer; and four siblings, Francis “Bud” Brewer, Anne Ferris, Barbara Stevens, and Marie Woodward.
Family and friends may call from noon to 1pm on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, where funeral services will follow at 1pm. Burial will be in Wells Cemetery, Little Genesee, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shinglehouse Volunteer Ambulance Association, PO Box 98, Shinglehouse, PA 16748.
Bob’s family entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Bob, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Thomas L. Brown, 81, of Route 446, Eldred, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, (November 10, 2022) at the Olean General Hospital.
Born on July 16, 1941 he was the son of Julius and Dorothy Trask Brown. On February 13, 1965 at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, he married Joan Welch, who survives.
Thomas was a 1961 graduate of Otto Eldred School, and then went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force. He was formerly employed by Quaker State prior to becoming disabled.
He enjoyed hunting, his local High School Sports, camping, his jeep and most recently helping out, and working with his grandson at DB Cattle Company in Eldred.
Surviving are two sons; Steve (Vicki) Brown of Eldred, and Matthew (Shannon) Brown of Eldred, One daughter; Rene Smith of Eldred, One brother; Joe Brown of Eldred, 6 grandchildren; Deric (Marklyn) Brown of Smethport, Jordan Brown of Eldred, Katelyn Brown of Eldred, Ashley Brown of Olean, NY., Kylee Gross of Erie, PA., Zander Smith of Cheyenne, WY., and one great grandson Rhett Farrell.
Preceding him in death are two brothers; Manley and Charles Brown, two Sisters; Jane North and Donna Brown.
Friends may call on Sunday (November 13, 2022) from 2 to 4pm at the Frame Funeral Home, Eldred with services immediately following with Rev. Max Simms officiating.
Carl J. DeStefano, 90, of Warren PA, died on Wednesday November 9, 2022, at Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehab Center, Angola, Indiana, where he was since his prolonged illness.
Carl was born on March 22, 1932, in Warren, PA, the son of the late Samuel and Lena Guiffre DeStefano. He graduated from Warren Area High School. Carl was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean War. He was a life member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Warren. Carl retired from Osram Sylvania as a mold maker, with over 30 years of service and took great pride in his work. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
He married Mary Joan Nordstrom on September 10, 1955, in St. Joseph R.C. Church, they spent 53 loving years together before she passed in 2008.
Carl is survived by his children, David DeStefano and wife, Lisa of Angola, Indiana, D’ Ann Main and husband, Jeffrey of Warren, PA; grandchildren, Mike DeStefano, Samuel DeStefano, Bryan Hossman, Casey Main, Jeremy Main, Daniel DeStefano II, and Andrea DeStefano; great grandchildren, Nathan, Ashlynn, Brantley, and Matthew.
In addition to his parents, and wife, Carl was preceded in death by his oldest son, Daniel J. DeStefano.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday November 16, 2022, at 1:00 pm in St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. West, Warren PA, with the Rev. Richard Tomasone, pastor, officiating. Private Entombment and military honors will be in the Mausoleum of the Ascension in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery. There will be no viewing or visitation. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made through St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania West, Warren PA 16365. Email condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.
Hudnell W. Caldwell, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Cleveland, TN with family by his side on Friday, November 4, 2022. He was born January 28, 1934 in Johnsonburg, PA, a son of the late Hudnell Sr. and Daisy Delong. On April 23, 1955 he married the “love of his life” – Shirley Dagustine who preceded him in death August 29, 2019.
Hud graduated from Johnsonburg High School with the Class of 1952. He later went on to work as a self-employed contractor throughout the Elk County Area. Throughout his years he was actively involved in his community serving on the Johnsonburg School Board, Johnsonburg Borough Council, where he also served a term as Council President, and Johnsonburg Water Authority. He was also an active member of the Johnsonburg United Methodist Church, Johnsonburg Elks Club, Wilcox Sportsmen and Wilcox Legion.
One of his passions was his membership as a Mason in the James W. Brown Lodge 675. He became a Master Mason on January 14, 1957 and went on to serve as Worshipful Master several times over the years. In 2017 he proudly received his 60 year pin for masonic service. He also was a member of Shriner’s International where he held a lifetime membership with the Zem Zem Shriners of Erie, PA.
Hud is survived by three children, Lori, Mrs. Paul Ingraham of Cleveland, TN; Hudnell Caldwell, III, and wife Denise of Scottdale, PA; and Troy Caldwell and wife Kerrianne of Pleasanton, CA; ten grandchildren, Zachary Ingraham (wife Megan), Jordan Ingraham (wife Alisha), Eric Ingraham, Sara Kaczynski (husband Michael), Samantha Dvorchak (husband Luke), Bethany Ebert (husband Brian), Hudnell Caldwell IV (wife Christina), Taylor Caldwell, Nicholas Caldwell, and Grace Caldwell; two great grandchildren, Wesley Kaczynski and Chase Dvorchak; a brother Mark Caldwell of Rantoul, IL, and two sisters, Dawn Rovnak of Fort Collins, CO, and Thyra Caldwell of Littleton, CO.
He was proceeded in death by sisters; Margie Rogers, Anna Mae Lorigan and Emma Lou Piccirillo and brother Alfred Caldwell.
Funeral services will be held at the United Methodist Church, 5 Clarion Rd, Johnsonburg, PA on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 11:00 am. Interment will take place at the Holy Rosary Cemetery.
Friends will be received at the Anthony F. Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc, 401 Chestnut Street, Johnsonburg, PA on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 from 2:00 – 8:00 pm. A Masonic service will be held @ 7:45 pm.
If desired, memorial contributions can be made to the United Methodist Church – 5 Clarion Rd, Johnsonburg, PA, Shriner’s Hospital – 1645 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505 or the charity of one’s choice.
All of November through the week before Christmas, the Potter County Farmers Market will move indoors to the Riley Gallery, next to the Crittenden, on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The next market will be this Saturday, November 12th. Here is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the Fall Farmers Market on Saturday. We will have cheese garlic, rye, cinnamon and many seeded bread. A selection of several kinds of sweet treats will be available. If there is something special you would like this week or in the future please let me know. netrabaker@hughes.net. 814-544-7313
ALPACA CREATIONS will be bringing new and beautiful hand knit alpaca apparel. There will be a large variety and sizes of alpaca socks. Time to also think about your winter projects using roving for felting and yarns for knitting socks. Dryer balls and an assortment of other alpaca items products. Accepting credit. 814-601-0049 for special orders.
BLACK CATS AND PAPERCRAFTS is planning on being there with charms, quilled paper light boxes, wall hangings, wind chimes, hair accessories and an assortment of other things made from paper. Now introducing the Catcula Photo Booth. For more information, or to make a custom order contact Leon at blackcatsandpapercrafts@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page to see sneak peeks of the new things we’re making at https://facebook.com/@blackcatsandpapercrafts
CARING CRAFTS will be attending this week’s market! We will be bringing our homemade wreaths, hand sewn travel pillows, plastic canvas ornaments/magnets and scrabble word letter ornaments ! Hope to see everyone there! We accept cash payments! Like us on Facebook
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Saturday with soap bars, shampoo bars, lotions, and bath bombs. We do have some bath bomb gift sets put together for you holiday needs. We accept cash or card payments. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.
At 11:57 AM on Friday, Wellsboro Fire & EMS have been dispatched to 397 Tioga Street for a 3 vehicle crash with possible confinement & multiple injuries. Roadway is partially blocked. One vehicle is on its side in the ditch. Mansfield Ambulance also dispatched. Two injuries are confirmed.
It’s that time of year again. Leaves are falling and it’s getting colder. Our days are getting shorter and shorter. Soon it will be snowing. In fact, even while I write this, I’m aware of a winter advisory for the area that I grew up in.
Falling leaves represent many things to many people. For me it’s time to put the summer activities away and to prepare for winter. The snow blower gets checked out, the lawn mowers are put away, air conditioners are removed and stored, and of course the raking of leaves begins. At a previous house that was a full two-day chore or more. I have a 5×9 foot trailer with 2-foot sides and I pack it full. The riding mower mulches what’s left over. I also have a walk behind vacuum that does a great job but if there are a lot of leaves, I’m emptying the bag every other pass, and that’s not fun.
The natural seasons are each unique. To each season there are positive and negatives, but try as we might, they come, and they go regardless of our thoughts about them. The truth be known there are things I like about each of them. The seasons of life are similar in that they come as they are supposed to. The writer of Ecclesiastes states, “There is a time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest.” The seasons of life and the natural seasons are not going away. Perhaps the question we all must ask isn’t about what but rather how. How am I going to deal with the changes that are coming. Am I willing to embrace them as part of life’s many challenges and roll with them, or am I going to buck and complain at every turn?
We find that there are two different things that people do when faced with the challenges of life. They either react or respond. Those that react often create more problems for themselves because they don’t think through their actions. Those that respond create less drama and tend to have a greater sense of peace through the journey. Both natural and life seasons come and go. The journey will be affected by our reactions or our responses. We have a choice in either case.
On November 10, 2022, Trooper out of SP Amity arrested Jacob J. McCowen, 39 of Centerville, NY for Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree- loaded firearm (C Felony), Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree- 5 or more firearms (C Felony), Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree- Assault Rifle- 5 counts (D Felony), Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4th degree (E Felony), Endangering the Welfare of a Child- 5 counts, Menacing 2nd degree 2 counts, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition Feeding Devices- 26 counts, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th degree, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd degree.
On November 9, 2022, at 10:19 P.M., Troopers out of SP Amity responded to Findlay Road in the town of Centerville, NY for a domestic dispute. Troopers attempted to make contact McCowen in the residence and he menaced them with a firearm. McCowen barricaded himself in the residence with other occupants. Troopers were assisted by NYSP Hostage Negotiators, Special Operations Response Team and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation throughout the night. At approximately 6:25 A.M., McCowen walked out of the residence and attempted to leave in his vehicle. McCowen was taken into custody without incident. Numerous firearms and possible explosive devices were recovered from the residence. McCowen was transported to SP Amity for processing.
McCowen was arraigned at the Town of Hume Court and remanded to the Allegany County Jail on $25k bail.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/08/2022 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Middlebury Twp, Tioga county. CSL 402(b) – POTENTIAL POLLUTION – Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued under that authority by the Department.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/08/2022 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Middlebury Twp, Tioga county. 78a56(a) – TEMPORARY STORAGE – Operator failed to contain regulated substances and wastes used at or generated at a well site in a tank, series of tanks or other storage structures approved by the Department.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/08/2022 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Middlebury Twp, Tioga county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP.
James, this is a special moment — a historic moment — because Pennsylvania chose unity over division, love over hate, progress over extremism. Pennsylvania chose to elect the first Black Lieutenant Governor in our Commonwealth’s history.
And I am humbled.
From the bottom of my heart — thank you. I can’t even put into words what this moment means — and the message this sends to millions — throughout Pennsylvania and this nation.
Throughout this campaign, I’ve crisscrossed this Commonwealth — and it’s been an honor to meet and to listen to Pennsylvanians in rural, urban, and suburban communities — and in communities across our state that are too often left behind.
I saw people from all walks of life come together, from kids in North Philly and hard-working men and women in union halls, to church parishioners at Sunday masses and families at county fairs and picnics — no matter Republican, Democrat, or Independent — people came together, got off the sidelines, and made the choice to denounce hate and extremism and to unite behind a vision that would move Pennsylvania forward for everyone.
They chose to stand by leaders who they know will work for them, and put them first.
As the son of a union bus driver and a hairdresser, I know what it’s like to come from a family that oftentimes had to get creative to make ends meet.
It was because of a community that loved and cared for one another, a good public school and good teachers, and a union that allowed my father to make a living wage that allowed him to support our family, that a young Black kid from a small and old steel town too often overlooked by the powers in Washington and Harrisburg, was able to grow up to become the first Black legislator outside the city of Pittsburgh — and now the first Black Lieutenant Governor.
But this is more than just my moment — it’s so much larger than that.
This is a moment that defines us as a Commonwealth. That says to extremists, to those who sought to roll back women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, voting rights, and workers’ rights — to those who wanted to restrict our fundamental freedoms — that we won’t go back and we will never back down.
Most importantly, Pennsylvania has sent a message to young people across our Commonwealth — the next generation of leaders — that Pennsylvania will always be a place where all are welcomed and where all will have opportunities to succeed.
In the weeks leading up to this moment, I’ve thought a lot about my grandparents. One grandfather was a steel worker and the other was a railroad foreman for B&O railroad. Both of them came to Pennsylvania from the South to create a better life for our family, just like I’m sure many of your families.
I don’t think my grandparents ever imagined that their grandson would be elected to the second highest office in this Commonwealth, but they fought to make sure that I had that chance. That I had the right to vote and that when I walked into a room — that my voice would not only be respected, but heard. They ensured that I had the opportunity to chart my own path and that I could be standing on this stage with you all right now.
I often say the people closest to the pain should be closest to the power.
That’s why I have a message for all the hardworking families across our Commonwealth. I say to you, that you are not alone, that I hear you and understand your worries, because I’ve lived them, and that as your next Lieutenant Governor — I will be your champion.
I will make whatever sacrifices are needed — just like my grandparents did for me — to ensure that every child and family in this Commonwealth has opportunities to succeed — so that every generation that comes after can be better off than the one that came before.
Governor-Elect Josh Shapiro and I are going to create an economy that works for everyone, to help working-class folks struggling with inflation, to make sure people have more money in their pockets. To make sure our kids have good schools, and that our working families have more opportunities to succeed. And because of you, starting tonight — we get to work on making those things a reality.
Thank you.
Let’s get to work,
Austin Davis Lieutenant Governor-Elect of Pennsylvania
