City of Olean Firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire at 623 Seneca Avenue in Olean early Wednesday morning. Firefighters received the alarm at 0236am. Engine 41 arrived within 4 minutes of the alarm and found heavy fire in the rear of the structure. 1 3/4″ handline was pulled to begin extinguishing the blaze. Firefighters performed a search of the structure for any residents still inside, however all were evacuated prior to firefighters arrival. Fire had followed the balloon frame construction through the second floor and into the attic. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze. There was a report that one occupant did seek medical attention and was transported to Olean General Hospital by Trans AM Ambulance. No firefighters were injured. City of Olean Fire Investigators are on the scene working to determine a cause of this fire.
Units on scene:
City of Olean
Engine 39
Engine 41
Engine 42
Ambulance 250
Ambulance 251
Portville Fire Department (on scene with their Air Truck)
Olean Police
Trans AM Ambulance
Allegany Fire and EMS (Standby at Central Fire Station)
Westons Mills Fire Department (Standby at Fire Station #1)
Christopher William Lane, a loving husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on April 22, 2024, at the age of 67. The middle of five children born to Daniel and Joyce (Ackman) Lane, he spent his childhood in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania (aka P.A., PA) playing football, running track, and generally creating good-hearted shenanigans with his siblings and friends. He attended Penn State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and becoming a life-long Penn State football fan in the process. Early in his career, he worked in the banking industry, later switching to marketing and sales at Osram-Sylvania and KOA Speer Electronics. He met and married his wife of 42 years Kimberly (Abel) Lane while completing his MBA at St. Bonaventure University. Chris and Kim enjoyed traveling together, watching live sports, and sharing good food and drinks with friends.
They had two children, Jennifer (Travis) Myler and Daniel (Amber) Lane. Throughout their lives, Chris showed up for his children; attending countless school and athletic events across the region and state. Chris loved his children dearly, but maybe not quite as dearly as he loved his grandchildren, Isaac Myler and Riley Corrigan. Chris was dealt a hard hand (as many of us have been or will be) health wise. Throughout it all, he handled himself with grace; teaching us the values of perseverance and optimism through his example. We will think of him always, but especially whenever we enjoy some of his favorite things like listening to classic rock, visiting national parks, hearing the crowds roar WE ARE…PENN STATE, or drinking a craft beer.
Chris is now reunited with his cherished parents and in-laws (George and Mae Abel), finding comfort in their loving presence once more.
In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by brothers Daniel (Terry), James (Kathie), and Martin Lane, as well as his favorite sister, Sarah.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Friday, April 26, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 1:30 P.M. at St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, West, Warren, PA., with Fr. Richard C. Tomasone, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery, Warren, PA.
David L. DeLullo, Jr., 70, of Silver Creek Road, St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, with his family by his side.
He was born November 9, 1953, in Ridgway, son of Diane G. DeLullo and the late David L. DeLullo, Sr. David was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1971 and Penn State University, Class of 1974.
On December 22, 1986, the iron horse cowboy married his horseless cowgirl, Sara Lion Schlimm, and then remarried Sara DeLullo on September 28, 1996.
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Roger W. Hanson, 77, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Barkeyville, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long struggle with multiple medical issues.
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.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Roger, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
We are pleased to recognize Logan Hurlburt from Smethport High School is our Student of the Week! Logan has been a dedicated member of Mr. Miller’s Building Construction Occupations Class at Seneca Highlands CTC for three years, where he has consistently demonstrated hard work, a positive attitude, and exceptional focus.
Dale L. “Uncle Dale” Southard, 66, of Main St. passed away on Sunday (April 21st, 2024).
Born on October 29, 1957 he was the son of Lewis F. and Catherine Baker Southard. He was a 1975 graduate of Otto Eldred High School and then attended Toni and Guy Barber’s school in Erie, Pa.
Dale was a life long resident in Eldred and owned and operated Dale’s Barber Styling since 1986. He was a drummer in several local bands including Imagine, Tradewind, Shuffle, and Alabama Rain. He also played softball for “Skeeters Inn” and “The Dukes”
Dale was also an avid Buffalo Bills fan. Most of all, he was a great uncle to everyone and loved spending Wednesdays and Sundays at his sisters house with family. He was affectionately known as “Floyd the Barber” by all the locals.
The 2024 Wine Walk has been deemed a big success by organizers. This year’s participants included the Moose Family Center with registration; Allegheny Cellars Winery at Baxter Hardware, LLC; Uncle D’s Sassy Glass Winery at Rustic Roots; Twisted Vine Winery at Olson-Tenglund, Inc.; Laurel Mountain Winery at Trail’s End Realty; Brokenstraw Valley Winery at Mid-Town Motel; Flickerwood Wine Cellars at Mountain Laurel Federal Credit Union; Bear Creek Wines at A Stitch in Time; Mountain Winery at Neighborhood School of Dance; Sugar Bush Winery at Karen’s Hairstyling Salon; Triple Nickel Distillery at GLC; and The Winery at Wilcox at Port Notary Service and Kim Nelson HHP. The Port Allegany Senior Center will benefit from the proceeds of the 2024 Wine Walk.
The Port Allegany Music Department will present the 2024 Spring Showcase on Friday, April 26 at PAHS. Show time is 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $3 and available at the door. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. There is first come, first serve seating. The Showcase will feature bands, jokes, original compositions and more!! Pictured are three of the Showcase performers – Isaac Barber, Henry Troupe and Amber Funk, all members of the Class of 2024. The program is under the direction of high school vocal instructor Rachael Karwowski.
At tonight’s council meeting, Bradford native Brett Butler will be sworn in as the new fire chief for the City of Bradford after former fire chief Eric Taylor assumed the city administrator role. Brett started out in emergency services as a volunteer with Bradford Twp VFD and from there started a career with the City FD in 2012. Brett is a true professional and will take us to the next level of professionalism and service to our community. We have confidence that he will lead with distinction, fostering a strong culture of service, honor and professionalism in our Fire Department. Brett has a management and business degree from The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford as well as advanced fire, rescue and EMS training including fire officer certifications. He resides in our community with his wife and new born son. We wish Brett many years of success as Chief of the department.
When the Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s golf team won the United East Championship last spring, coach Rob Lytle called it a “great, great tune-up because I believe we’ll be doing this again, year after year.”
After one of the most competitive fall and spring seasons in program history on some of the most challenging courses several of his players have experienced, Lytle has his team primed and ready for this Saturday and Sunday’s UE Championship at Philmont Country Club in Huntingdon, where the winner also earns an automatic berth in the NCAA Division III Championship.
Description: Administrative violation issued on 4/22/2024 to NUCOMER ENERGY LLC in Hickory Township, Forest county. 78a121(a) – WELL REPORTING – PRODUCTION REPORTING – Well operator failed to electronically submit a monthly production and status report for each well on an individual basis, within 45 calendar days of the close of each monthly reporting period.