The Underclass Award Winners at the PAHS Annual Awards Assembly
The Underclass Award winners at the PAHS annual Awards Assembly are pictured (front row, left to right) Lily Madison, Alayna Palmer, Svea Ayers; (middle) Ella Moses, Steffi Buchsen, Raelin Meacham; (back) Austin Hamilton and Levi Howard. (Missing from the photo is Juuso Young.)
Steffi Buchsen received the 7th grade Geography Award; Svea Ayers received the Student Handbook Cover Design for 2023 – 2024; Alayna Palmer received the Biology Award; Ella Moses received the Alfred University Out of the Ordinary Award; Levi Howard and Austin Hamilton received the Bonnie Scholar Award from St. Bonaventure $20,000 a year for 4 years; The Science Award from Bausch & Lomb went to Juuso Young; Frederick Douglas & Susan B. Anthony Award in Humanities and Social Sciences from the University of Rochester went to Lily Madison; and the Horatio Alger Scholarship – PA State Winner was Raelin Meacham;
A FAMILY AFFAIR FAIRYTALE
Once Upon A Crime, The Trial of Goldilocks, by Robert Chauls and Joseph Robinette opens on Thursday, June 13th at 7:00pm at The Warehouse Theatre in Wellsboro. Directed by Titus Himmelberger, the story is a family-friendly romp through the aftermath of Goldilocks’ intrusion into the bears’ home as told in the classic tale, Goldilocks and the Three Bears. In the show, Goldilocks is prosecuted for breaking and entering, and the fairytale testimony takes the audience on hysterical twists and turns with all of our favorite characters offering their version of the story.
Bonny E. Oaks, 86, of Bradford, PA
Bonny E. Oaks, 86, of Bradford, PA entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
She was born on February 23, 1938 in Bradford, a daughter of the late Albert and Luella Keys Troutman.
She attended Bradford Area Schools.
On April 28, 1967 in Limestone, NY, she married Marvin W. Oaks who preceded her in death on May 29, 2006.
Helmuth VanHarte, 80, of Warren, PA
Helmuth VanHarte
Helmuth VanHarte, 80, of Warren, PA, died on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Warren General Hospital after a fall.
He was born on January 25, 1944, in The Hague, Netherlands, and was the son of the late Henricus Wilhemas Marinus and Anna Viktoria Zarzetzki.
Helmuth served with the Dutch Army and was a medic. In 1966, he moved from the Netherlands to the United States and was very proud of his American Citizenship which he received on Aug 6, 1999. Helmuth was a beloved beautician and the owner and operator of Casa Bella Boutique. He was an accomplished Figure Skater, and a lifeguard in the North Sea. Helmuth had a passion for life and loved celebrating it, he never met anyone who wasn’t his friend. Helmuth was an avid world traveler, visiting every continent and, numerous countries. He loved all animals, and those animals sensed it. Helmuth was very active with volunteer work with the WGH, receiving a 2000-hour pin, and also volunteered with Hospice of Warren County.our pin with Hospice of warren county
Port Allegany High School Class of 2024 Commencement Held on May 31st
Pictured: 1. The graduating class did their traditional cap toss following the graduation ceremony.
2. School Superintendent Gary Buchsen is pictured awarding Brieanne Hosterman with her diploma. Henry
3. Troupe is pictured with his mother, Terrie Austin during the reception following the graduation ceremony.
4. Kayleigha Dowell, Colton Crowe, Brayden Pearsall, and Kole Kisko line up in the gym before taking their final
walk down the halls of PAHS on the way to the auditorium and their graduation ceremony.
5. Class president Miska Young and classmate Anastasia Penick celebrate after leaving the doors of the school as
PAHS graduates.
Richard Martin “Rich” Hannon, 74, of Congress Street, Bradford, PA
Richard Martin “Rich” Hannon, 74, of Congress Street, Bradford, PA passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Dennis D. Baldwin, 75, of Windsor OH, formerly of Bradford and Rixford, PA
Dennis D. Baldwin, 75, of Windsor OH, formerly of Bradford and Rixford, passed away, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at his residence in Windsor OH.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Patrick Joseph Black, 78, of Russell, PA and formerly of Sugar Grove
Patrick Joseph Black
Patrick Joseph Black, 78, of Russell, PA and formerly of Sugar Grove, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Monday, June 3, 2024, at the John & Orpha Blair Hospice Residence, Warren, PA.
Born March 30, 1946, in Warren, PA, the son of Lester and Mary Taydus Black, he graduated from Youngsville High School in 1964, Edinboro State College with a B.S Education in 1968, and Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 1971, with a M. Ed. He resided in the Youngsville area until college graduation. He married Susan Rockwell Black on June 11, 1966, and they moved to Sugar Grove in 1968, where they raised their family together. He moved to Russell in 2010.
Pat was a former member of the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club, Youngsville American Legion, Fraternal Order of Eagles in Warren and Knights of Columbus in Youngsville. He was a member of St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church in Youngsville, where he served as a member and past president of the pastoral council, taught religious education and served on other committees. He enjoyed many years of playing in softball, bowling and golf leagues.
Pat was proud to be a mathematics teacher at Eisenhower High School from 1969 through 2001, spending his entire 32-year teaching career there. After retirement, he continued to tutor students for many years. While at Eisenhower he was Senior Class Advisor, Student Council Advisor and Math Department Chairman. He also served on many committees for the Warren County School District. In addition to the classroom and academics, he was a dedicated and successful coach, winning several league titles. He coached Girls Basketball for 16 years, Girls Softball for 14 years, starting the team in 1972, and also coached Boys and Girls Bowling at Sugar Bowl Lanes in Sugar Grove. He was a PIAA softball umpire for many years after coaching softball.
Riley Thompson new Ag Extension Assistant in McKean
SMETHPORT, Pa. – Penn State Extension is honored to welcome Riley Thompson as the new Agriculture Assistant in the McKean Office.
Riley is currently wrapping up her first year at Oregon State University studying Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences. “Although this a very broad degree, my focus is on agricultural conservation,” says Thompson.
Riley is not new to the agriculture community in the northern tier. She explains “In my spare time I can be found working with our herd of commercial beef cattle on our family farm in Potter County.” Prior to high school graduation she was very involved in Potter and McKean County 4-H, competing in both dairy and livestock shows. She is enthusiastic about connecting farmers, landowners, and other industry professionals in McKean and sharing Penn State’s resources.
When asked what she would say to the McKean public she stated, “I am excited to give back to the agricultural community of McKean County and I can’t wait to work with you!” She will be out in the community this summer, scouting crop fields and meeting with farms.
Riley Thompson can be reached by phone at the McKean County Extension Office at 814-887-5613 ext 101 or by email rst5310@psu.edu or in the office by appointment.
Drilling Permits Issued for Wells in Cyclone
| PA OBSERVATION Drilling Permit Issued in Keating Twp Township |
| Description: OBSERVATION permit issued on 5/31/2024 to CATALYST ENERGY INC for site (PENNZOIL OIL CO SURFACE) AMOCO WITC 1 in Keating Twp township, McKean county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-05-31 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, permit, drilling, OBSERVATION |
| PA OBSERVATION Drilling Permit Issued in Keating Twp Township |
| Description: OBSERVATION permit issued on 5/31/2024 to CATALYST ENERGY INC for site SWEELEY 1 in Keating Twp township, McKean county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-05-31 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, permit, drilling, OBSERVATION |
PA Drilling Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Tuscarora Township, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 5/29/2024 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Tuscarora Township, Bradford county. 78a56(a) – TEMPORARY STORAGE – Operator failed to contain regulated substances and wastes used at or generated at a well site in a tank, series of tanks or other storage structures approved by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-05-29 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PennDOT to Host Plans Display For Route 120 Reconstruction June 10 at Emporium Borough Office
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to attend a public plan display for its Route 120 (East Fourth Street/Allegany Avenue) roadway reconstruction project on Monday, June 10. The purpose is to introduce the project, share the results of the current engineering studies, and gather public input related to the project.
Attendees will have the chance to review project displays and participate in discussions with project team members from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Emporium Borough office Building located at 421 North Broad Street, Emporium, PA 15834.