Jerome G. “Jerry” Rosenhoover Sr., 77, of Spruce Street, Ridgway, PA
Jerome G. “Jerry” Rosenhoover Sr., 77, of Spruce Street, Ridgway, PA died on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at his residence after a brief illness.
He was born on May 8, 1946, in St. Marys, the son of the late Jerome and Anna Sorge Rosenhoover.
On November 26, 1966, at Holy Rosary Church, he married Marie E. Gigliotti, who survives.
Jerry was a lifelong resident of Ridgway. For 55 years, he served as a member of the Ridgway Fire Department, holding the esteemed position of Rescue Captain for 24 years. He had a passion for hunting, shooting, and riding his Harley. He worked many years as the Street Supervisor for the Ridgway Borough and retired from Penn Dot after more than 20 years of service. Jerry’s greatest joy came from spending time with his family. He cherished moments shared with his loved ones.
BOTTORF SENTENCED 8 YEARS TO 16 YEARS
(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: April 4, 2024): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a former Eldred and Bradford resident convicted last month at a jury trial of Flight to Avoid Apprehension and 2 counts of Persons Not to Possess Firearm (prior felony conviction, wanted person status) has been sentenced by the Judge to 8 years to 16 years in state prison plus 1 year of consecutive supervision.
Timothy Bottorf had been wanted by police after failing to appear at a jury trial in April, 2023, which resulted in the Judge issuing a warrant for his arrest. Over the next few weeks, police received various tips with sightings of Bottorf. In May, Pennsylvania State Police initiated a traffic stop and the driver indicated that he had just left a residence in Eldred and Bottorf was hiding in the residence.
PennDOT District 2 Lifts Most of its Flooding Related Closures
Clearfield, PA – Following heavy rains that fell across the state yesterday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in District 2 announced it has reopened most of the roads it closed due to flooding. The closures that remain in effect are as follows:
Centre County:
- Route 2012 (Penns Creek Road) in Penn Township between the intersections of Greenbriar Gap/Paradise Road and 1st Alley.
Clinton County:
- Route 4001 (Kettle Creek Road) between the intersections of One Forty Fourth Street and Kettle Creek Road in Leidy and Noyes townships.
- Route 4002 (Keating Road) in East Keating Township between the intersections of Route 120 and Vincent Drive.
Mifflin County:
- Route 103 in Wayne Township between the intersection of Bridge Street and Sugar Ridge Road.
SEVERAL TROUT STOCKINGS POSTPONED IN CENTRE, CLINTON, AND POTTER COUNTIES AHEAD OF OPENING DAY
HARRISBURG, Pa. (April 4) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is alerting anglers that due to high water conditions, several trout stockings scheduled for this week in Centre, Clinton, and Potter counties, have been postponed. As a result, the impacted stream sections will not receive stocked trout prior to the statewide Opening Day of Trout Season on Saturday, April 6. These waters include:
- Centre County; Pine Creek, Section 02
- Centre County; White Deer Creek, Section 02
- Clinton County; Kettle Creek, Sections 10 and 11
- Clinton/Potter counties; Kettle Creek, Section 09
Pending improved conditions, the impacted stream sections are scheduled to be stocked with trout during the week of April 8-12. Anglers who were planning to fish these stream sections on Opening Day and during the first several days of trout season should review the Trout Stocking Schedule to locate alternate waters that have already been stocked.
April Potter County Farmers Market CANCELED
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Potter County Farmers Market
The power outage originally scheduled for April 6th has been moved to April 13th. It’s too late to coordinate a Market for the 6th, so the April Farm Market has been canceled.
Please accept our apologies for this confusion. Looking forward to seeing everyone next month!
NOTICES:
* May 3rd starts our summer schedule on Fridays 12:30 to 4:30.
* Market times have been established after many trial times over the years. If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly. They are willing to try to accommodate your request.
* If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-554-7313
New Hours For Recycling in Roulette, PA
Roulette Township
Starting the week of April 21 the recycling hours will be as follows: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. It will now be closed on Tuesday and Thursday.
BRADFORD MAN SENTENCED TO STATE PRISON FOR SEX CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: April 4, 2024): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a Bradford man appeared for a sentencing hearing after previously been convicted of sexual offenses against two minor female family members several times between 2010 and 2015. Roger Traster, Sr. was sentenced by the Judge to a period of incarceration of 9 years – 18 years plus 3 years of consecutive probation.
Traster was also ordered to register as a sex offender for his lifetime due to the Court previously determining he meets the criteria to be considered a sexually violent predator. He was convicted of fondling the breasts of a minor child who was between the ages of 9 and 10 at least two times and to fondling the breasts and penetrating the vagina with his finger of another child who was between the ages of 9 and 12 at least two times.
Traster was ordered to provide his DNA, undergo sex offender treatment and other terms. Traster had been convicted after a jury trial in 2018 but, prior to the original sentencing date, various motions were filed by the defense related to Traster’s medical condition that required the Court to hold hearings at various intervals and prevented the Court imposing a sentence sooner. DA Vettenburg-Shaffer: “One of the children disclosed the sexual abuse during a talk in her classroom about “good touch/bad touch.” The other child wrote a note to a teacher’s aid about what the defendant had done to her and asked the aid for help. These children knew that these adults in their school could help them and, in both cases, the teachers reported the crimes as mandated reporters. This resulted in CYS and City of Bradford Police initiating investigations. Anyone who works with children is deemed a “mandatory reporter” under Pennsylvania law where they are required to report suspected child abuse. But all adults are in a position to report suspected abuse to authorities and could stop a child from being abused. If you suspect child abuse, please call Childine at 1-(800) 932-0313 and 911.”
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/da/136029/post/bradford-man-sentenced-state-prison-sex-crimes-against-children
PennDOT Job Fair Planned for Tioga County
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that a job fair will be held for those seeking employment with the department in Tioga County.
The job fair will be held Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the following location:
- Tioga County Maintenance Office, 6 Berwart Street, Wellsboro PA 16901. For more information, please call 570-724-4142.
Current vacancies include:
- Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee/Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic
- Transportation Equipment Operator A
- Summer Highway Maintenance Workers
- DOT Summer Students
PUC Finalizes Policy Statement on Use of Electric Storage to Enhance Grid Reliability and Resilience
Commission Policy Statement Follows Extensive Review of Stakeholder Input and Public Comment from Utilities, Advocates, State Agencies, Consumer Groups and Other Parties
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a final policy statement establishing guidelines for the use of electricity storage by electric distribution companies (EDC).
The PUC voted 5-0 today to adopt the final policy statement – creating a path for future use of various “non-wires solutions” that enhance the reliability and resilience of the electric distribution grid in Pennsylvania and help provide better service to customers.
Potter County, PA: Position Openings
Position Opening
Potter County Register & Recorder of Deeds
Full Time Deputy II Position
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a full-time Deputy II position in the Register & Recorder of Deeds. Job descriptions/applications can be obtained from Potter County CareerLink and/or the Administrative Office, Suite 203 in the Gunzburger Building. Resumes and letters of interest should be submitted to Danielle Gietler; Executive Secretary/HR Admin. at dgietler@pottercountypa.net or at One North Main Street, Suite 203, Coudersport, PA 16915 and will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., April 10, 2024.
Position Opening
Potter County Elections/Voter Registration Office
Part Time Secretary/Clerk
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a part-time Secretary/Clerk position in the Elections/Voter Registration Office. Job descriptions/applications can be obtained from Potter County CareerLink and/or the Administrative Office, Suite 203 in the Gunzburger Building. Resumes and letters of interest should be submitted to Danielle Gietler; Executive Secretary/HR Admin. at dgietler@pottercountypa.net or at One North Main Street, Suite 203, Coudersport, PA 16915 and will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., April 10, 2024.
Position Opening
Potter County Maintenance Department
Full Time Housekeeping/Janitor Position
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a full-time housekeeper/janitor’s position with the Maintenance Department. Job descriptions/applications can be obtained from Potter County CareerLink and/or the Administrative Office, Suite 203 in the Gunzburger Building. Resumes and letters of interest should be submitted to Danielle Gietler; Executive Secretary/HR Admin. at dgietler@pottercountypa.net or at One North Main Street, Suite 203, Coudersport, PA 16915 and will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., April 10, 2024.
Position Opening
Potter County Public Defender
Full Time Secretary/Clerk
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a full-time Secretary/Clerk position in the Public Defender’s Office. Job descriptions/applications can be obtained from Potter County CareerLink and/or the Administrative Office, Suite 203 in the Gunzburger Building. Resumes and letters of interest should be submitted to Danielle Gietler; Executive Secretary/HR Admin. at dgietler@pottercountypa.net or at One North Main Street, Suite 203, Coudersport, PA 16915 and will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., April 10, 2024.
Position Opening
Potter County Jail
Full Time Secretary/Clerk
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a full-time Secretary/Clerk position in the Potter County Jail. Job descriptions/applications can be obtained from Potter County CareerLink and/or the Administrative Office, Suite 203 in the Gunzburger Building. Resumes and letters of interest should be submitted to Danielle Gietler; Executive Secretary/HR Admin. at dgietler@pottercountypa.net or at One North Main Street, Suite 203, Coudersport, PA 16915 and will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., April 10, 2024.
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a full-time Sheriff’s Deputy at the Potter County Sheriff’s Office. Job descriptions/applications can be obtained from Potter County CareerLink and/or the Administrative Office, Suite 203 in the Gunzburger Building. Resumes and letters of interest should be submitted to Danielle Gietler; Executive Secretary/HR Admin. at dgietler@pottercountypa.net or at One North Main Street, Suite 203, Coudersport, PA 16915 and will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., April 10, 2024.
Potter County is an equal opportunity employer.
Potter County Commissioners
Nancy J. Grupp, Chairman
Paul W. Heimel, Commissioner
Robert W. Rossman, Commissioner
Attest: Jessica M. Giebel, Chief Clerk
