Two Pennsylvania College of Technology fall sports teams — women’s volleyball and men’s soccer — were double winners this past week.
Women’s Volleyball
In a five-match series first dating to 2013, the Wildcats bested Penn State Mont Alto 3-1 on Monday in posting handing first-year coach Kyle Hawk his initial victory. Among the individual leaders were Nevaeh Ward of Odenton, Maryland, with 17 digs and 16 kills; Kathryn Burnett of Wellsboro, with 40 assists and 14 digs; and Hailey DeBrody of Cogan Station with 15 kills. The win avenged a 3-0 loss to Mont Alto on Aug. 31 and snapped a two-season, 14-match losing streak.
The Genesee Area Library is currently looking for vendors for our annual Holiday Festivities to be held on November 9th, 2024. Anyone interested in becoming a vendor should contact that Genesee Area Library and request a vendor form be mailed to them, or they can sign up online via our website: https://geneseelibrary.com/event/holidayfest24/
The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Central Potter County in north central Pennsylvania… * Until 845 PM EDT. *
At 754 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Coudersport, moving southeast at 25 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… Coudersport, Roulette, Cherry Springs State Park, and Sweden Valley.
Instructions
Stay inside a well built structure and keep away from windows. Very heavy rainfall is occurring with this severe thunderstorm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Northeastern Potter County in north central Pennsylvania… Western Tioga County in north central Pennsylvania…
* Until 730 PM EDT.
* At 648 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Harrison Valley, moving southeast at 25 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…
Westfield, Genesee, Harrison Valley, and Ulysses.
Radar has indicated rotation within this severe thunderstorm. Although a tornado is not immediately likely, tornadoes can develop quickly during severe thunderstorms.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Stay inside a well built structure and keep away from windows.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this severe thunderstorm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature’s leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Very heavy rainfall is occurring with this severe thunderstorm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for… South Central Allegany County in western New York…
* Until 1015 PM EDT.
* At 618 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE…Radar.IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urbanareas, highways, streets and underpasses as well asother poor drainage and low-lying areas.* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…Wellsville, Friendship, Scio, Belmont, Knight Creek and Stannards.
INSTRUCTIONS: Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which arepotentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross floodedroads. Find an alternate route.Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know whereyou are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can becomekillers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams orcreeks.
On September 21, Middlebury Fire Dept. was dispatched to Colton Point State Park for land rescue. Galeton and Wellsboro were ordered to their stations for a land rescue
Galeton Fall Festival a Success – Galeton Chamber of Commerce held their 19th Annual Fall Festival at John J. Collins Memorial Park. The sky was blue, the weather was perfect, food was great, the children enjoyed the playground, and the crowd enjoyed it all! A total of 44 vendors lined the perimeter of the park with their food and items for sale. Chairperson Ernestine Lovell was pleased with the turnout and is planning for the event for 2025.
Photo L to R: Tana Smith, Journey Health System Director of Institutional Advancement; Bob Ordiway, Dickinson Center, Inc. (DCI) Capital Campaign Committee Chair; Jason and Becky Gabler, Advantage Metal Powders; and Jim Prosper, DCI Executive Director.
RIDGWAY, Pa– Dickinson Center, Inc. (DCI), a non-profit organization and affiliate of Journey Health System, is thrilled to announce a generous donation from Advantage Metal Powders, Inc. (AMP) towards their St. Marys’ building project.
Barbara A. TREGLOWN, 86, of Sunderlinville, PA, formerly of Philadelphia, PA and Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, September 19, 2024 in her home. Born May 5, 1938, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of John Minici and Marie Greer.
She was employed by Home Décor for ten years. Barbara was a member of St. Veronica Catholic Church in Philadelphia and Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville.
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On September 21, at 2:34 am Bradford City and Bradford Twp Fire Depts. were dispatched for a structure fire at 66 Bank St.
Photo from Bitching Bout Bradford
At 0230 this morning your city firefighters were sent to work for a house on fire at 66 Bank St. While en route a 2nd alarm was requested bringing in off duty city firefighters and BTVFD for RIT.
First in units arrived on scene to find a single story occupied home with heavy fire showing on the C/D corner. An 1 3/4” line was quickly pulled from the Squad and a push to the interior was made. As soon as the front door was forced a flashover occurred engulfing the first floor in flames. An aggressive interior attack quickly knocked down the fire allowing crews to advance forward with fire attack and a primary search.
After the bulk of the fire was knocked down an extensive overhaul exposed the remaining fire for complete extinguishment. Captain 1-20(Kloss)initiated command and then passed command to Chief 1(Butler). City Fire was assisted on scene by BTVFD(RIT) and City Police. This was one of ten calls for the shift. Two ambulance calls were dispatched during the fire and were handled by city firefighters.
On September 21, at 12:12 am Westfield, Knoxville, Clymer, and Harrison Valley were dispatched to Church St. E. Main St. for a vehicle that crashed into the post office with possible smoke in the building. Possibly three patients Valley and Ulysses were also dispatched
WESTFIELD, PA – A pickup truck smashed into the Westfield Post Office located at 103 West Main Street just after midnight on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
Fire crews from Crary Hose Company responded, as did units from Knoxville-Deerfield Fire Company, Harrison Valley and two ambulances from Sabinsville and an ambulance from Ulysses all responded. A short time later, most Knoxville-Deerfield units were told to hold at their present location as Crary Hose Company personnel arrived at the accident scene by 12:17 AM. Fire units started arriving at the post office a short time later. Knoxville tanker responded in to the scene.
It was confirmed that a pickup truck traveled approximately 15 feet into the post office and smoke was reported inside that building after the crash.
Three individuals were inside the truck at the time of the collision into the building which also houses the Masonic Lodge.
Westfield firefighters were directed by Crary Hose Company fire chief to set up a collapse zone, and apparatus was moved back away from the building.
The integrity of the building was a concern and was checked as the gas and electric were shut off to the building. UGI and the local electric company were requested to the scene.
Firefighters were able to enter the building and check the second and third floor for issues.
By 12:36 AM West Main Street was shut down in both directions to traffic.
Westfield fire chief made note that the post office would need security as the front was wide open. Later a local post office representative arrived on scene at 1:14 AM. Around that same time, the okay was given that when crews were ready the pickup truck could be removed from the interior of the building.
According to a witness, the truck was traveling at a fast pace down Church Street and the black truck never slowed down or even tried to stop when it went through the intersection and plowed into the town’s post office.
As for injuries FNN was told that none of the occupants were injured in this accident. In fact, both Sabinsville ambulances were able to return to their station.
At 2:31 AM Route 49/W. Main Street was reopened to traffic, as fire crews awaited a crew from the electric company to arrive. At 3:00 AM the Penelec crew finally arrived on scene.
Crary Hose Company fire chief started breaking down command around 3:24 AM.
White’s Towing was said to have removed the vehicle from the post office and towed it away.
The post office suffered heavy damage and the building was finally secured. This allowed fire personnel from Crary Hose Company and Knoxville-Deerfield Fire Company the opportunity to be cleared from the scene by 4:01 AM.
Great job by all on scene. Remember to support your local fire and ambulance companies in 2024.
Photo By Crary Hose Fire Department
Station 5,6,20, Wellsboro Medics and 26 were dispatched to a MVC with injuries, vehicle into a building, with a smoke condition. Ambulance 26-6 and Chief 5-30 arrived with a vehicle into building with three injuries. Chief 5 arrived and assumed Command, crews from 5 and 6 set up a collapse zone, also had an additional ambulance from Tri-Town dispatched. 20 crews arrived assisted with patient care and secured utilities.UGI,Pen-Elect,and Boro crews were notified. 20 and 47 were released for a second call , why 5 and 6 crews shored up building building . PSP arrived to investigate the crash. All three patients refused treatment. Westfield Post Master arrived and building was turned over to her. Thanks to everyone who assisted!!!
Shirley J. Kelly, 88, Warren, PA., passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at UPMC Hamot Hospital, Erie, PA., after a brief illness.
Shirley was born in Sheffield, (Hastings) PA., on August 31, 1936. She was the daughter of Harry and Gertrude Ewing Fair.
Shirley was educated in Sheffield schools. She spent her working life at Sylvania of Warren retiring in 1994, after many years of service. Shirley was a devout member of First Methodist Church of Warren. She often helped secure communion bread for the early weekly service for several years.
The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners met today at the agency’s Harrisburg headquarters, hearing public comment and conducting official business. Highlights from today’s meeting follow.
MINIMUM AGE FOR FALCONERS DECREASED
Pennsylvania falconers will be able to get their start at a slightly younger age, thanks to a vote by the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners.
The commissioners voted to decrease the minimum age for a general class falconry permit from 18 years old to 16 years old, which is the minimum age established by federal regulations. The change will take effect upon publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, which usually takes six to eight weeks.
This action had been requested by the Pennsylvania Falconry and Hawk Trust, and the Game Commission did not identify any biological or safety concerns that would result from lowering the minimum age.
