William Ice from Austin is in his third year of the welding program. He has become a reliable leader in the shop, completing all of his assignments, working on special projects and programming cuts on the CNC plasma table. He is routinely ahead of where he needs to be and is always looking for additional work or projects to get on. William has a great work ethic and will be a great addition to wherever he begins his career .
Calling all thespians! So you’ve never acted before but would love to? Come learn the essential skills needed to be on the stage. Even if you are not a novice, this is an excellent opportunity to refresh those skills and maybe learn something new to add to your repertoire, such as improvisation or different techniques. The local theatrical group, Potter-McKean Players, has plans to offer productions in the upcoming months. This course will teach you what you need to be ready for those auditions.
This 4-part course will be taught by local director Paul Herzig and actor Jared Empson, of Eliot Ness Fest fame. The classes will take place on Tuesdays, January 10 – January 31, 2023 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost of the course is $25 per person. Class size is limited, so register today at www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877.
Austin Volunteer Fire Department
As of 04:36 Station 44 was dispatched to Portage Township for a tree down blocking the roadway. Chief 44 (J.Rooney) and Patrol 44-24 with Chief 44-60 (T.Orlowski) responded. Crews arrived to find large tree blocking the roadway, PennDOT on scene. Chief 44 (J.Rooney) had command. Crew assisted PennDOT, providing traffic control and removing a large amount of debris from the roadway utilizing leaf blowers. Units were in quarters at 05:37.
Russell C. “Russ” Miller, 67, of Shinglehouse, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, after a short illness.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary
Austin Volunteer Fire Department
As of 14:16 Station 44 has been dispatched to Costello Road, Portage Township for a reported Tree Down on lines blocking the roadway. Patrol 44-24 with Chief 44-20 (B.Brooks), Rescue 44-8, Chief 44-60 (T.Orlowski), Chief 44-70 (S.Orlowski) & Captain 44 (A.Bothell) have responded.
Chief 44-60 (T.Orlowski) has established Austin Command reporting tree down on lines, roadway completely blocked, broken lines & pole. Notifying of a Tri County provider.
This has caused a power outage for multiple residents.
As of 15:10 scene has been turned over to Penndot and Tri County. All 44 units have returned.
Please use caution traveling in this area as Penndot is operating equipment and Tri County will be replacing pole and lines.
Joan Marie Miles, 84, formerly of Park Street Bradford, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at UPMC Hamot.
Born October 13, 1938, in Salamanca, NY, she was a daughter of the late William and Verneda (Fee) Nye. She attended Salamanca Schools.
Joan worked as a caregiver for Cattaraugus County and area families.
She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary as well as a Senior Regent, and the Moose Lodge Auxiliary and Moose Heart Haven.
Surviving are three daughters, Jeannie Byerley, of Endevor, Nancy (John) Palumbo, of Olean, NY and Verneda “Sunny” Kayes, of Olean, NY, four sons, Henry Louis (Wendy) Kayes, Jr., of Bloomfield, Daniel L. (Bonnie) Kayes, of Buffalo, NY, Tyler Kayes, of Endevor, and Damon Kayes, of Polleck LA, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, two sisters, Carol Hammerbeck, of Sheffield, and Sandra Hale, of Bradford, one brother, Walter (Butch) Hale, of VA, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, William Nye, and Clifford “Sonny” Nye.
Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Eagles Club, in Bradford, at 1:30 PM.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to the SPCA, or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Charles E. “Chuck” Patterson, 89, of St. Marys, formally of Ridgway, PA died on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Elk Haven Nursing after a lengthy illness.
He was born on November 16, 1933, a son of the late Robert and Agnes Hill Patterson.
On May 29, 1958, in Ridgway, he married Barbara Gardner, who survives.
Chuck was a resident of the area for 65 years and a member of First United Methodist Church. He served in the U.S Army. Chuck was a member of the Ridgway Elk, Ridgway Legion, Rolfe Beagle Club, and Island Run Sportsman. He had a passion for teaching his grandchildren to hunt and fish. He had a love for his beagles and was a avid Steelers fan.
In addition to his wife of nearly 65 years, he is survived by 6 children; Joyce Fledderman and her husband Peter of St. Marys, Linda Delullo and her husband Richard of St. Marys, Charles Patterson Jr. and his wife Mary of Grove City, Todd Patterson and his wife Laura of Lynchburg, VA, Bonnie Hoffman and her husband Don of Ridgway, and Brent Patterson and his wife Pam of East Aurora, NY, 12 grandchildren; Steven Fledderman, Paul Fledderman, Kristen Uhl, Lindsey Geci, Cecelia Midberry, Charles Patterson III, Clay Patterson, Kate Holloway, Mikah Patterson, Jenna Hoffman, Hailey Hoffman, and Kaden Hoffman, and 12 great grandchildren. He is also survived by 3 siblings; Kenneth Patterson and his wife Jerry, Francis Patterson and his wife Patricia, and Jane Delhunty, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 siblings; Robert and Harold Patterson, Doris Bowser, and Margaret Shirley.
Funeral Services for Charles E. Patterson will be celebrated on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church, 140 North St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857, with Pastor Rev. Sang Hak Lee officiating.
Family and friends will be received on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at First United Methodist Church from 10:00 AM until the time of services.
Military honors will be accorded by St. Marys Burial Detail.
Burial will follow at Oakmont Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, Trinity United Methodist Church, or American Legion Riders Chapter 103.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
James D. ZIEGLER, 72, of Genesee, PA, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at his home.
Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police investigated 481 motor vehicle crashes, which had no fatalities and injured 108 people during the New Year’s holiday weekend from Dec. 30, 2022-Jan. 1, 2023.
To coincide with the department’s zero-tolerance approach towards drivers who are operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, state troopers arrested 356 individuals for DUI during the enforcement period. Troopers also wrote a total of 12,445 citations for various traffic violations to include speeding, seat belt and child seat infractions.
| Year | Total Crashes | Fatal Crashes | People Killed | People Injured | Alcohol-Related Crashes | Alcohol-Related Fatal Crashes |
| 2022-23 (3 days) | 481 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 51 | 0 |
| 2021-22 (3 days) | 471 | 2 | 2 | 97 | 41 | 1 |
| Year | DUI Arrests | Speeding Citations | Child Seat Citations | Seat Belt Citations | Other Citations |
| 2022-23 (3 days) | 356 | 4,126 | 67 | 378 | 7,874 |
| 2021-22 (3 days) | 278 | 3,632 | 68 | 310 | 6,223 |
More information on 2023 New Year’s holiday enforcement, broken down by troop, is available here. These statistics cover only those incidents investigated by the state police and do not include incidents to which other law enforcement agencies responded.
For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit psp.pa.gov.
Patricia Regina Stelljes, 74, of Gaines, PA passed away on January 2nd, 2023, after a battle with lung cancer.
Pat was born on October 24 to William and Jean Duaime in Philadelphia, PA. After graduating from St. Hubert High School in 1966, Pat got her first full time job at Bell Telephone where she met her husband, William. They were married in November 1970 and had two children, Christina and Daniel.
Pat worked for twenty years at the Log Cabin Inn in Rexford, PA and then for Thomas Vroman Associates in Watrous, PA. After retiring in 2013, Pat enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, yearly vacations with her daughter to Ocean City, MD and attending numerous extended family gatherings.
Pat is survived by her husband William, her children Christina and Daniel (Kristin) and her two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Thomas. She is also survived by brothers William (Mary), Robert, Stephen (Denyse), John, Rev. Jeffrey T. C.S.SP. and Douglas; sisters Carol (Bill) and Janet (Paul) Miller, sister-in-law Diane (Jim) Wade and 18 nephews and nieces.
A Mass will be held at the convenience of the family in July or August 2023. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers a donation to the American Cancer Society at http://www.cancer.org.
The Game Commission is asking for the public’s help finding turkey flocks to trap for ongoing turkey projects.
The agency is encouraging Pennsylvanians to report the location of any turkey flocks they see between now and March 15. Information is being collected online at https://pgcdatacollection.pa.gov/TurkeyBroodSurvey.
Visitors to that webpage will be asked to provide the date of the sighting, the location, and the type of land (public, private or unknown) where birds are seen, among other things.
Richard E. “Dick” Delhunty, 82, of Ridgway, PA died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at his residence.
He was born January 28, 1940, a son of the late Jack and Verda Lyle Delhunty.
On November 14, 1964, at Faith United Church, he married Marlene Dias , who survives.
Dick was a lifelong resident of Ridgway and a member of Faith United Church. He was also member of Laurel Rod and Gun club, Elk County County Club, Fox Twp Sportsman, and Ridgway Moose. Dick enjoyed hunting, golfing, woodworking, and shooting trap and skeet. He was a avid Pirates fan and a even bigger Ridgway Elkers fan. He loved his family and enjoyed going to all their sporting events.
In addition to his wife of 58 years, he is survived by 3 children; Debra Santora and her husband Mark of N.J, Michael Delhunty and his wife Debbie of Ridgway, and Marcy Anderson and her husband Russ of Kersey, , 7 grandchildren; Daniel, Justin, Cody, Jesse, Payton, Luke, and Ryan, and 2 great-grandchildren; Logan and Landon, a sister; Mona Scott of Stow, OH, a brother, J. Samuel Delhunty of Ridgway, and numerous nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his beloved dog, Ivory.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 sisters; Mary Brattis, Kathryn Capuano, and Doris Kelly, 3 brothers; Frank Lyle, Jack and Wayne Delhunty.
A Celebration of Life for Richard E. Delhunty will be celebrated on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Krise Funeral Home, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853, with Pastor Stephen Fair as celebrant.
Family and friends will be received on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Krise Funeral Home from 11:00 AM until the time of Service.
Memorial contributions can be made to the donor’s choice.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Winter Services
Clearfield, PA – Two major winter storms impacted the north central PA region last month. Now, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in District 2 is reminding motorists that being prepared for winter weather includes being educated about the winter services PennDOT provides. PennDOT District 2 serves nine counties across the region, including Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Junita, McKean, Mifflin and Potter.
“Everyone plays a part in staying safe while traveling in winter weather,” said District 2 Executive Tom Zurat. “Along with understanding PennDOT’s methods for winter service, motorists should also review road and weather conditions through 511PA before they head out.”
Lancaster, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop J today filed criminal charges against a former PennDOT employee accused of using his government position to facilitate a fraud scheme that allowed ineligible drivers to operate motor vehicles.
Angelo Carrion, while employed by PennDOT as a driver’s license examiner assistant, solicited money from customers in exchange for his help with knowledge tests. Carrion’s actions allowed the customers to receive learner’s permits and, subsequently, driver’s licenses, according to a criminal complaint filed by Troop J’s Vehicle Fraud Investigations Unit.
