Women’s Giving Circle of McKean County (WGC), a fund held at the McKean County Community Foundation, announces that applications are now open for grants that will be awarded at their annual meeting in November. The deadline to apply is September 23. Applications can be found on McKean County Community Foundation’s website at https//mckeancountyfoundation.org.
Missing Dog since yesterday at 730 pm on Harvard Street in Wellsboro, Pa
Her name is Sage! She is friendly just skiddish! Please help us bring her home! She belongs to two young boys and a disabled man who loves her very much! Please contact Carol at 814-598-4736 with any Info if u see her where abouts! Thank you so much!
Program Title: Paint & S’mores
Date: Saturday, September 21st
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Pavilion 1
Annette M. Hulings, 56, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 9, 2024, at her residence.
She was born on July 10, 1968, in Ridgway, the daughter of Veryl Gess and the late Nancy Vantassal Gess.
Annette was a lifelong member of the community and graduate of Ridgway High School. She worked many years at the YMCA and recently worked for Dickinson Mental Health. Annette enjoyed time with her grandchildren, creating cherished memories with her family that will last a lifetime. Her dedication to her loved ones and her unwavering kindness will forever be cherished and remembered.
She is survived by a daughter, Randi Hulings(Jim Woodford), 2 grandchildren, Elijah and Elle Gadley,2 special nieces, Aliannah and Addison Gess. She is also survived by 3 siblings: Bruce Gess, Harvey Steel, and Cindy Steel, several half siblings, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a son, Randy Hulings.
A Family Gathering will be held on Monday, September 16, 2024, from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Krise Funeral Home, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA, 15853.
Nancy R. Kucenski, 87, of Ridgway, died on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a brief illness.
She was born on May 12, 1937, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Rosario and Mary Giffi Grandinetti.
On November 12, 1960, in Ridgway, she married the late Eugene S. Kucenski, who preceded her in death on March 5, 2001.
Sophie A. Hardy “beloved mother and Nana”
Sophie A. Hardy, 92, of Portville, passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at The Pines, in Olean, NY.
Born on Sunday, August 21, 1932 in Cohoes, NY, she was a daughter of Arthur and Martha Thomas Hippensteel. She was married to Howard L. Hardy, who passed away on October 30, 1981.
Sophie was employed by the former Cooper Industries in Olean for many years until her retirement.
She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, watching television, playing cards, and putting jigsaw puzzles together. She was a die-hard Miami Dolphins fan. Sophie’s greatest love was her family, especially her grandchildren.
(McKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: September 14, 2024): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the Wilcox man accused of having sexual contact with a 13-year-old girl in McKean County has pled guilty during a plea hearing at the McKean County Courthouse on September 13th. John HODGDON, of Wilcox, pled guilty to Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse (victim under the age of 16); Aggravated Indecent Assault; and Sexual Abuse of Children (Child Pornography – 29 images).
HODGDON was accused of driving a 13-year-old girl from Wilcox into a wooded area in Wetmore Township, McKean County on October 23, 2023 and performing oral sex on her, having her perform oral sex on him, and engaging in sexual intercourse with her when she was 13 and he was 52 years old. While in the wooded area, HODGDON photographed the juvenile while she was nude. State Police would later find 29 photographs of the juvenile on his electronic device.
The District Attorney indicated that she was seeking the enhanced sentence available for the crime of Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse on a victim under age 16. HODGDON was ordered to undergo an assessment with the Sexual Assessment Offender Board to determine if he meets the definition of a sexually violent predator under Pennsylvania law. The Board has 90 days to finish the assessment and, therefore, the sentencing was scheduled for January 10th. Trooper Anthony Tettis of the Pennsylvania State Police-Ridgway barracks investigated the case.
Classmates will meet at Moose Club on Pearl Street, Friday, Sept.27 at 6 P.M. for an informal get-together. The menu will be pizza and other finger foods. No reservation is needed for this.
Saturday, September 28, the class will gather at the VFW, Route 155 South, 5 P.M. social hour, 6 P.M. for dinner and reminiscing. The cost for Saturday night is $25 per person and reservations need to be in by September 21. Please send your check made out to P.A. Alumni to Linda Jackson, 320 Harrison or Mary Mensch, 313 Broad Street.
Please note changes have been made since our flyers were sent out to classmates. Questions: 814-558-6815 or 814-598-7580.
It’s probably safe to say that most people, given the chance to trade their cellphone for a landline, swap out their vehicle for a horse and buggy, or replace their washing machine with a bucket, a bar of rough homemade soap and a 100-yard walk to the nearest river, would opt to keep their modern conveniences.
Tools offering efficiency, ease and comfort are hard to forgo.
WELLSBORO – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) issued the following statement in response to the Biden administration issuing a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth in the wake of flooding in the region Aug. 9:
“This is outstanding news for our region and the thousands of people impacted by the extreme flooding brought on by Tropical Storm Debby,” Owlett said. “I commend the Tioga County commissioners, Tioga County PA Emergency Services, dedicated first responders, business owners and citizens for making this happen by being diligent in reporting the damages they incurred to accurately demonstrate to the federal government the immense need in our communities.
The second annual Touch-A-Truck will be held Sunday, September 15 from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial, Inc. located at 4743 Route 155 in Port Allegany. Admission is free to this interactive, outdoor family adventure that let kids climb, explore and discover their favorite big trucks and vehicles. This year’s event will feature a Black Hawk Helicopter as well as fire trucks, tractors and more. If you would like to bring your machine up and share with the kids, please contact Mindy at 814-558-9342 or Patty at 814-598-4642.
