On June 26, at 12:12 Mansfield Fire Dept. Tanker and Ladder truck were dispatched for mutual aid to Cummings Lumber on Rt. 14 in Troy Twp. for a silo fire.
FNN Article Update © June 26, 2024.
Huge Fire Hits Cummings Lumber Company In Troy, PA
TROY, PA – A fire broke out at the main sawmill building at Cummings Lumber Company just before 11:45 PM, on Tuesday evening, June 25, 2024.
This year’s SR EXPO & SR CENTER COUNTY WIDE GET-TOGETHER held yesterday in the Coudersport Arboretum was a HUGE SUCCESS!!!
This annual event is sponsored by the Coudersport Arboretum Association and in collaboration with Potter County Human Services Area Agency on Aging.
Many thanks to all of the vendors who set up, the Arboretum Committee Members, My Works for all their help, Donnie Hoffman, John Stilson & Rickie Ordway from Playing It Forward, Potter County AAA & Senior Centers and all the attendees!!
ATA provided transportation for some of the SR Center participants.
Special thanks to Rep. Martin Causer and Senator Cris Dush for sponsoring the morning refreshments and free hot dog lunch for everyone. Although they were not able to attend, due to working hard on the state’s budget to continue to bring programs and services to benefit us, their offices had tables set up with valuable information.
Also, we are very grateful for all of the door prizes and gift certificates donated by businesses, organizations and the vendors.
What a great community event!!
Pictures will be posted soon on the Coudersport Arboretum Association and Potter County Senior Centers Facebook pages!
William H. Wagenmann, age 85 of Lawrenceville, PA passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Corning Guthrie Hospital.
He was born on June 23, 1939 in Philadelphia, PA and was a son to the late Marie (McGlory) Wagenmann. Bill was a proud Army veteran, having served from 1961 to 1964. He enjoyed turkey and deer hunting, driving his tractor, listening to old country music and he loved his beer.
Bill was a member of the St. Thomas’ the Apostle Catholic Church for several years, long-term member of the Elkland Moose Lodge # 746 and he was a Freemason.
Totally Cool, Inc. of Owings Mills, Maryland is recalling multiple brands of ice cream products, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Williamsport, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host a virtual public hearing on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, beginning at 6:00 PM to accept public comments as part of its permit review for the Phase IV Pipeline Project proposed by Pennsylvania General Energy Co., LLC (PGE) in Cummings and McHenry Townships, Lycoming County.
The proposed project would include the construction of 19,925 linear feet of twelve-inch natural gas pipeline and 19,887 linear feet of two flexsteel waterlines. DEP’s Oil and Gas Program is currently reviewing PGE’s permit applications, including an Erosion and Sediment Control General Permit-3 (ESCGP-3) and a Joint Application for PA Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit and USACOE Section 404 Permit (JPA).
Individuals who wish to testify during the virtual public hearing must contact Megan Lehman at meglehman@pa.gov or 570-327-3659 no later than noon on Monday, July 1, 2024, to register. Individuals simply wishing to attend the virtual public hearing, but not testifying, do not need to register. Instructions to access the virtual public hearing will be available on DEP’s Calendar of Events.
Judy Jean (Thompson) Shaffer
Judy Jean Shaffer, 79, of Warren, PA, formerly of Russell, PA, died on Monday June 24, 2024, in the Warren Manor after a brief illness.
She was born in Ashtabula, Ohio on April 24, 1945, the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Charlotte Mae Thompson. She was the owner and operator of Kinzua Field and Stream, and a press operator and quality control specialist for Loranger Manufacturing.
Judy loved time with her family and grandchildren, yearly beach vacations, holiday gatherings, Sunday dinners, family camping trips, and picnics. Judy’s favorite holiday was Christmas when she could have all her family together to celebrate the holiday. She also enjoyed being in the sun, game shows, and her grandchildren’s events.
On July 18, 1962, in Geneva, Ohio she married Harvey D. Shaffer, and they spent 58 loving years together before he passed on September 6, 2020.
Judy is survived by her loving children, Laura Winslow and husband Andrew of Warren, Tammy Fiscus and husband Charles Jr. of Columbus, Ohio, Brenda Huntoon and husband Brian of Warren, Harvey L. Shaffer and wife Jillian of Scandia; 13 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; sister, Jane Cutright and husband Larry of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Billy Thompson and wife Sandy of Ashtabula, Ohio, and Jimmy Thompson of Clarion, PA.
Gerald E. DECKER, 80, of Scio, NY, died Sunday, June 23, 2024 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. Born March 11, 1944, in Wellsville, he was the son of Raymond E. and Mary C. Crandall Decker. He was a graduate of Belmont High School.
A Vietnam War Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Navy from 1963 – 1967 on the USS Kitty Hawk as an aircraft mechanic. He was employed by Current Control in Wellsville. Gerry enjoyed go kart racing, NASCAR, football, basketball, wrestling, and watching Westerns.
This year’s SR EXPO & SR CENTER COUNTY WIDE GET-TOGETHER held yesterday in the Coudersport Arboretum was a HUGE SUCCESS!!!
This annual event is sponsored by the Coudersport Arboretum Association and in collaboration with Potter County Human Services Area Agency on Aging.
Many thanks to all of the vendors who set up, the Arboretum Committee Members, My Works for all their help, Donnie Hoffman, John Stilson & Rickie Ordway from Playing It Forward, Potter County AAA & Senior Centers and all the attendees!!
ATA provided transportation for some of the SR Center participants.
Special thanks to Rep. Martin Causer and Senator Cris Dush for sponsoring the morning refreshments and free hot dog lunch for everyone. Although they were not able to attend, due to working hard on the state’s budget to continue to bring programs and services to benefit us, their offices had tables set up with valuable information.
Also, we are very grateful for all of the door prizes and gift certificates donated by businesses, organizations and the vendors.
What a great community event!!
Pictures will be posted soon on the Coudersport Arboretum Association and Potter County Senior Centers Facebook pages!
Patricia L. Kagarise “beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend”
ROULETTE, PA—Patricia L. “Pat” Kagarise, 74, of Roulette, PA passed away with her loving family by her side, on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long illness.
Born on Monday, October 31, 1949 in Clay, she was a daughter of David H. and Carrie E. Hutchinson Haldeman. She was first married to Ray Elmer Unangst, who preceded her in death. She later married Roger Kagarise, who also preceded her in death.
Pat was a graduate of Ephrata High School. Before relocating to Roulette, Pat was employed as a school van driver for the IU13 Program in Ephrata. She and her late son, Steven, owned and operated Steve’s Farm Fresh Produce and Misty Maple Farm, both in Roulette.
While living downstate, Pat was a member of the Durlach-Mt. Airy Fire Department in Clay Township, where she served in the Fire Police. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and watching birds. Her greatest love was her family.
The McKean County Mosquito Control Program will be conducting a truck-mounted ultra-low
volume (ULV) mosquito control operation in Annin, Keating, and Eldred Townships and Eldred
Borough, McKean County. Residential and recreational areas in the township and borough will
be sprayed for adult mosquitoes.
The control work will begin late evening on Tuesday, June
25th through Thursday June 27th, weather permitting.
High populations of adult nuisance mosquitoes have been detected in the areas through
surveillance efforts.
The truck-mounted ULV spray will be conducted by McKean Environmental Solutions LLC in
cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The business
license is 13152. The product used will be Biomist 3+15 applied at a rate of 0.75 oz/ac. This
product is designed to provide quick knockdown and effective control of adult mosquitoes.
Weather conditions, surveillance data, and other unexpected events could delay or cancel this
spray operation.
If this operation is cancelled due to weather conditions, it will be rescheduled
for Monday, July 1st. Please call Heather McKean at 814-598-3652 if you have any questions or
concerns.
Lewis Virgil Gillotti, 95, of 2 Greeves St, Kane, PA passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2024 in Erie. He was born September 16, 1928 in Kane to William and Zella Knapp Gillotti.
He was a 1946 graduate of Kane High School. On December 31, 1949 in Kane, he married Elaine Neale Gillotti, who preceded him in death in 2019. Elaine died 10 days before their 70th wedding anniversary.
He was proud of playing football for the Wolves, being nicknamed “Radar” for playing without his much-needed glasses.
Virgil was a corporal in the US Army, serving with the Reconstruction Force in Austria during the years of the Korean Conflict.
Virgil worked for 25 years for Spring Water Company and then Pennsylvania American Water Company, never missing a day’s work. When he retired in 1985, he and Elaine moved to Tavares, Florida for 30 years until health problems brought them back closer to their children. In Florida, they enjoyed mall-walking and beach-walking at Daytona.
Virgil was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Warren. He was known for his story-telling and his accurate recall of historical events, particularly Kane history. He was a well-known figure walking around Kane. He loved the Emeritus Reunion, which was held on the day of his death, and was still planning to attend the day before.
At age 88, Virgil decided he wanted to be a world traveler. He asked his daughter to accompany him. The first trip was to Austria to revisit the places he knew from his military service there. Amazingly, the Old City of Salzburg was still the same and he spent a wonderful week reliving memories. At 89, he did a bus tour of Italy. He especially wanted to see Pompeii, which he had visited on a military leave. He celebrated his 91st birthday in London as part of a bus tour of Ireland, Wales and England. When his children curtailed his overseas travel, he insisted on a family trip to Disney World at 93, riding all of his favorite rides.
St. Marys, PA – The Elk County Democratic Committee will hold its June meeting this Thurs. June 27th starting at 7:00pm at its 2024 Victory Headquarters, 210 Brusselles St. in downtown Saint Marys. The Committee will continue to work on its plans for the summer and fall election season along with finalizing details of several upcoming voter outreach initiatives and events.
After the meeting, everyone is encouraged to stay at Headquarters to watch the first Presidential Debate of 2024. Democrats will be cheering on the 46th President of the United States Joe Biden as he seeks his second term. Area Democrats are excited about the progress that Biden has made in protecting our democracy, standing up for the rights of women, children, senior citizens, and minorities while strengthening protections for the environment and workers. The debate is scheduled to get underway at 9:00pm and the Committee will have it playing up on the big screen at the Headquarters.
As always, the meeting and the debate watch party are open to all area registered Democrats and those that stand up for the values and principles of the Democratic Party. For more information, contact the Committee via phone/text at (814) 636-1030 or email elkcountydemocrats@gmail.com.
With the biggest, and arguably the loudest, holiday of the summer approaching, many are rushing to take advantage of last-minute firework sales, counting their matches, and ensuring they have all the hot dogs, burgers, and apple pie anyone could ever eat. However, these fun and joyous celebrations can take a turn for the worse, quickly. Here’s some advice to celebrate Independence Day the right way.
Firework Facts
As impressive and fun as fireworks can be, one thing is clear: They also come with potential dangers, particularly in the hands of the untrained. In some states, they’re illegal for consumers to use. Know the facts before spending hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars that will just go up in smoke.
In 2022, at least nine people died – and an estimated 11,500 were injured – in incidents involving fireworks, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. In addition:
Dos and Don’ts
If you choose to include fireworks at your next party, keep the following safety tips in mind.
Do:
Don’t:
Treating Common Firework Injuries
If you or a loved one gets burned by fireworks, you need to act fast.
Partial thickness burns (previously called second degree burns) or full thickness burns (previously called third degree burns) need immediate medical treatment. Some partial thickness burns appear wet or blistering. Others appear deep cherry red. Full thickness burns appear white or charred. These burns might not even be painful, as nerves may have been damaged.
Fireworks occasionally cost people their fingers or toes. Prompt medical treatment can reattach them.
Always call 911 for large burns or if you are involved in an explosion.
This 4th of July, don’t let yourself or a loved one become a fireworks safety statistic. Remember to celebrate safely. Leave explosives to the professionals and consider firework alternatives such as glowsticks, noise makers, bubbles, silly string, and confetti, which are safer for all ages.
Kayla Keen, R.N., is the injury prevention coordinator, Trauma Services, UPMC in North Central Pa. For more information, visit UPMC.com/TraumaNCPA.
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