Melanie Ann Ewing, 60, of Warren, PA
Melanie A. Ewing
Melanie Ann Ewing, 60, of Warren, PA., died with her family at her bedside, on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, after a brief illness. Melanie was born June 25, 1964, in Rockville, MD. She is the daughter of Virgil Boughton and Mitzie Flasher Anthony.
Melanie was a lifelong Warren area resident. She was a 1982 graduate of Warren Area High School. She was employed for 40 years, with Warren General Hospital in the Environmental Services Dept., as a supervisor. Melanie was a member of First Lutheran Church. She loved and was very passionate about being a grandmother. She enjoyed traveling and bowling.
MT JEWETT MAN CONVICTED-FAILED TO COMPLY WITH SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a Mount Jewett man was convicted of failing to register as required for sexual offenders. James MCMICHAEL was charged by Trooper Andy Eliason of the Pennsylvania State Police with failing to appear at the State Police barracks during a semi-annual registration window as required and for failing to update his mailing address, phone number and email address within 3 business days as required under the act.
He was convicted after a jury trial held today at the courthouse. MCMICHAEL is required to register as a sex offender for 25 years and to do so two times per year as designated by the state police. He has two windows of time each year during which he must register. One of them is the period of time from June 28th and July 7th. In 2024, MCMICHAEL was charged with failing to register between June 28 and July 7 and, additionally, failing to update his mailing address, phone number and email within 3 days of the change. He was charged with committing the violations between January 1, 2024 and July 7, 2024.
Janet A. WHITE, 75, of Riverside Drive, Wellsville, NY
Janet A. WHITE, 75, of Riverside Drive, Wellsville, NY died Friday, April 18, 2025, surrounded by her family in her home. Born December 23, 1949, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Arthur and Daisey Barlow Nye. In 1967, in Andover, she married Edward R. White, who survives.
A graduate of Andover Central School, she entered the workforce as a bus driver for Andover Central School before finding her career at Jones Memorial Hospital in the Dietary department, retiring after 28 years.
Philip E. Taylor, 75, of Sara Road, St. Marys, PA.
Philip E. Taylor, 75, of Sara Road, St. Marys, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois, with his loving wife by his side following a brief illness.
He was born on July 31, 1949, a son of the late Howard and Betty June Kohlepp Taylor.
He was a lifelong resident of St. Marys and a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, class of 1967. He was a member of Queen of the World Church.
He married Barbara DeGroat on August 11, 1973, at St. Leo’s Church in Ridgway, who survives. They were blessed with over 51 years of marriage.
Potter County Youth Leadership Graduates
The Potter County Youth Leadership Graduation was held recently in Ulysses at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum. Dr. Michele Moore, Executive Director of the Potter County Education Council, gave an overview of the program and introduced the graduating students. The Class Speaker was Skyler Burrows, Austin Area High School, Class of 2026. Keynote Speaker for the event was Barry Hayman, retired Potter County Commissioner and retired Coudersport Area School District teacher. The presentation of certificates and awards was done by Dr. Moore and the ceremony ended with closing remarks by Jett Finch, Austin Area School District, Class of 2026. Graduates included Skyler Burrows, Jett Finch, Alexis Lentz, Elizabeth Moate and Sabrina Perlmutter from Austin Area School District; Joanna Chen, Autumn Haggard and Hayley James from Coudersport Area School District; Sophia Komenda, Mia Shaffer and Lachlan Tabacheck from Oswayo Valley School District and Madison Fillhart, Tyler Fillhart and Lily Madison from Port Allegany School District. Pictured (left to right) PAHS students Lily Madison, Tyler Fillhart and Madison Fillhart with their graduation certificates. Tyler was also awarded a plaque naming him the PCYL 2025 Quiet Leader Award. Pictured with the PAHS students is Alexis Reed, PCEC, Port Allegany Career Mentor and McKean County Coordinator.
Port Allegany High School’s Ella Moses Signs Her Commitment To The University Of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Port Allegany High School’s Ella Moses, has signed her commitment to the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Women’s Basketball team. Moses will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. As a member of the Lady Gator basketball team for four years, Ella joined the 1,000 point club during her senior year, was named an NTL All-Star for three years and NTL MVP for two consecutive years, was named a Big 30 All-Star for three years and was named the Big 30 Player of the Year in 2025. She was also selected as a District IX All-Star. Pictured with Ella are her parents, Jennifer and Chad Moses and (back) left to right, Athletic Director Aaron Clark and coaches Becca Schwab and Jamie Evens.
TRIBUTE CONCERT TO JACKSON BROWNE IS THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 25
This Friday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m., a tribute concert to Jackson Browne, focusing on his unparalleled legacy as a singer, songwriter and American rock musician, is being held at the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
Browne’s iconic hits like “Somebody’s Baby,” “Tender is the Night,” “Running On Empty,” “Doctor, My Eyes,” “Rock Me On The Water,” and countless others have excited audiences for decades.
Running On Jackson captures Browne’s sound and the look and feel of his concerts.
Student of the Week Brandon Crosby
We are pleased to announce Brandon Crosby as the Student of the Week at Seneca Highlands CTC for the week of April 7, 2025. Brandon is a senior from Coudersport and a third year student in the Heavy Equipment Maintenance program. Brandon scored advanced on his NOCTI. He holds a 97 for the marking period. Brandon finished in the top 20 in states for track. His future plans include going to college to be an equipment operator after graduation. Brandon has a positive attitude and continues to grow in the shop. He is always willing to help and lend a hand to those around him.
Austin Tyler Campbell, 30, of N, Warren, PA.
Austin T. Campbell
Austin Tyler Campbell, 30, of N, Warren, PA., died peacefully Saturday, April 19, 2025, at his residence, of natural causes. He was born in Woodbridge, VA. He was the son of Lonnie DelMedico and Jennifer M. Campbell. Austin was a longtime resident of Warren, PA., where he was a self-employed mechanic. He was an avid motorcyclist and cook. He loved working on cars; his family and friends were the center of his life. Austin is remembered as a very generous person, who would help anyone he could. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his son.
Francis W. “Babe” Gee, Jr., 93, of Bradford, PA
Francis W. “Babe” Gee, Jr., 93, of Bradford, passed away with his family by his side, Sunday, April 20, 2024, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born August 20, 1931, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Francis W. Gee Sr. and Grace (Bartoo) Gee. He was a 1949 graduate of Bradford High School.
On September 12, 1953, in Bradford, he married Christie L. (Ekas) Gee who preceded him in death on June 11, 2006.
Babe worked at the Box Factory in Bradford and Thornton Company in Marshburg, and for Foster Township for several years. He and Christie moved to Wellsville in 1974, there he worked for Bo-Gee Assembly as a Tool and Die Maker until his retirement in 1995.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 21 at 5:23PM EDT until April 21 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Southwestern Wyoming County in western New York…
Northern Cattaraugus County in western New York…
Southeastern Erie County in western New York…
Northwestern Allegany County in western New York…
* Until 630 PM EDT.
* At 523 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ashford
Hollow, or 14 miles north of Salamanca, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include…
Fillmore, Cattaraugus, Ashford, Bliss, Ashford Hollow, New Albion,
Yorkshire, Sandusky, Chaffee, and Eagle.
INSTRUCTIONS: Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
MAN SENTENCED FOR STOLEN VEHICLE AND FLEEING IN CHASE INTO NY
(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: April 21, 2025): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a man with 2 cases pending in McKean County has been sentenced by a McKean County Judge. Patrick FUHR appeared last Thursday for sentencing on two cases. He had been charged by Foster Township Police with driving a vehicle that had been stolen from a Buffalo car dealership. After he made bail months after that arrest, Troopers with the State Police attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle he was driving and he attempted to flee them – hitting their cruiser before fleeing into New York where he would ultimately wreck the vehicle in a chase that saw officers from multiple jurisdictions in McKean County and NY participating.
FUHR was sentenced for Receiving Stolen Property (Felony 3); Fleeing Police (endangering others) (Felony 3); Resisting Arrest with use of a Deadly Weapon; 6 counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person with a Deadly Weapon and numerous traffic citations. FUHR was sentenced to a term of incarceration of 6 years to 12 years in state prison, pay restitution, and other terms. He is not eligible for any early parole programs.
MAN SENTENCED FOR INCEST AND RAPE OF A CHILD UPDATED
April 21, 2025: (MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the man convicted of sex crimes against a young child has been sentenced by a McKean County Judge. Steven BAKER was convicted at a jury trial on November 22nd with Rape of a Child, Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse with a child less than 13, Sexual Assault, Indecent Assault, Statutory Sexual Assault, and Incest of a Minor.
BAKER was sentenced by the Judge to 15 years to 30 years in state prison, 3 years of consecutive supervision, and other terms. He is not eligible for early parole. DA Vettenburg-Shaffer: “The Pennsylvania legislators draft the sentencing codes and enhancements that apply in any given case. For the crime of Rape of a Child, the legislators have provided for an enhancement of 10 years. The District Attorney’s Office sought the enhanced sentence allowed and the Judge imposed that sentence. The additional 5 years reflects the sentence for the other counts which do not allow an enhancement.” BAKER is required to register as a sex offender for his lifetime. If you suspect Child Abuse, please call 911 and Childline at 800-932-0313.
PennDOT – District 3 News
Lane Restriction on Bartlow Drive in Penn Township, Lycoming County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of lane restriction next week on Bartlow Drive (T-557) in Penn Township, Lycoming County, for tree and shrub clearing.
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, Sikora Brothers Paving, Inc., a contractor for Penn Township, will be performing tree trimming and clearing shrubs along Bartlow Drive between Grant Bartlo Road and Barto Hollow Road. Motorists can expect a lane restriction with flagging, as necessary. Work will be performed during daylight hours.
In the event of inclement weather, work will be performed on Monday, April 28.
Sikora Brothers Paving, Inc., is the prime contractor for this $830,836 bridge replacement project, for Penn Township. Work on the project includes removal of the existing bridge over Gregs Run, replacement with a precast concrete box culvert, paving, guide rail upgrade, and tree trimming. Work on this project began in the spring 2025 and is anticipated to be completed in the fall 2025, weather pending.
Austin Tyler Campbell, 30, of N. Warren, PA.
Austin T. Campbell
Austin Tyler Campbell, 30, of N. Warren, PA., died peacefully of natural causes, on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at his residence.
Family and friends will be received on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc.,
304 East St., Warren, PA.
A complete obituary will be published in Wednesday edition of the Warren Times Observer.
Volunteers Plant Mountain Ash for Wildlife on Saturday, April 19
Volunteers from Pennsylvania and southern New York worked together on Saturday, 4/19, to transplant small mountain ash trees into cribs on lands near Clermont in McKean County. Cribs are small fences about four feet high, six to eight feet wide, and about twelve feet long. The transplant work was planned by the Ruffed Grouse Society, Allegheny and Upland Bird Hunt Chapters, in north central Pennsylvania. The volunteer work site is on lands open to public hunting. The mountain ash were transplanted into the cribs from nearby mountain ash trees grown inside deer exclosure fences.
The volunteers split up into crews of two to four people so all ten cribs that needed mountain ash would get planted during the morning. John Dzemyan, Co-Habitat Leader, then led the volunteers on a tour of nearby habitat work for wildlife that was already completed.
Celebrating Conservation District Week McKean County Conservation District – Who are We?
Recognized by both the Pennsylvania State House and Senate, April 20-26, 2025 has been declared “Conservation District Week.”
We all know the importance of clean water and healthy soil to keep our families fed. Did you know that your local county conservation district is working in your community to ensure there is enough clean water and healthy soil for future generations?
Conservation Districts were created in PA in 1945 in response to the dust bowl of the 1930’s to improve soil and water conservation. County governing bodies became authorized to declare their county a conservation district by a simple majority vote after receiving a petition from the public. Within those counties, a district board of directors was given responsibility for assisting farmers in implementing voluntary erosion control plans.
The first meeting of the McKean County Conservation was held on August 19, 1959 with Russell Comes as Chairman, Paul Ostrander as Vice-Chairman and Helen Engstrom as Secretary-Treasurer.
Twila M. Alden, 99, of Emporium, Pennsylvania
Twila M. Alden, 99, of Emporium, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, April 21, 2025, at Guy & Mary Felt Manor in Emporium. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and community servant, Twila lived a life rich with faith, dedication, and quiet strength.
Born on November 4, 1925, in Smethport, PA, she was the daughter of the late E. Montgomery and Susan Lazorchak Ludwig. Twila graduated from Austin High School in 1944 and later married Fred Alden, on October 24, 1949, in the First Baptist Church. They shared a deep bond for many years together before his passing.
Crunch Time for Penn College Spring Athletes
With the final week of the regular season looming, crunch time has arrived and United East Conference playoffs are on the line for Pennsylvania College of Technology athletes in six spring sports.
The women’s tennis team opens the postseason with a play-in match on Tuesday at Penn State Abington, the men’s tennis team goes into first-round action on Saturday, and the men’s golf team seeks its third consecutive championship on Friday and Saturday.
Meanwhile, the men’s baseball, women’s softball and men’s lacrosse teams continue to battle for postseason positions, with 10 of 14 baseball and 10 of 15 softball teams qualifying for playoffs that begin April 29 and 30, respectively, along with four of the conference’s five men’s lacrosse teams, which start play on April 30.
Public Health Alert for Pork Carnitas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for pork carnitas products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically pieces of metal. FSIS did not request a recall because this product is no longer available for sale in commerce.
