Pennsylvania’s 2024-25 migratory game bird seasons have been set.
Annual migratory game bird seasons are selected by states from frameworks established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Game Commission selections were made after reviewing last year’s hunter harvests, population survey data and public input.
There is one significant change to Pennsylvania waterfowl seasons this year, said Game Commission Waterfowl Biologist Amanda Hoyt. The regular season length for Canada geese in the Atlantic Population Zone has decreased from 45 to 30 days but the daily bag limit remains three.
“With the population recently falling just below the threshold for a “liberal” season, the harvest strategy mandates a shorter hunting season for this population,” said Hoyt.
Lois Marie Yonker, age 93, of 231 High Ave, Ridgway, PA died at her home, early Thursday morning, May 9, 2024, on the Feast Day of the Ascension of the Lord.
Lois was born January 22, 1931 and raised in Johnsonburg, PA, the daughter of the late Francis and Rita McAlee Kelly. She attended the Rolfe School thru her sophomore year and graduated from Johnsonburg High School with the Class of 1949.
On June 13, 1953, at Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, PA, she married Darrell Yonker. He preceded her in death on October 20, 2015. In the late 1950’s, Darrell and Lois moved to Ridgway where they raised a family including three boys, two girls, and Lois’s younger sister. Lois was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church.
Lois was employed by Stackpole Carbon Co. before starting a family, and, in later years, prepared meals at the old County Home in St. Marys, PA for the Senior Citizens Meals on Wheels Program. She was a former den mother for the Cub Scouting program and thoroughly enjoyed attending every one of her children’s Little League baseball games.
Children were a constant in her life whether taking care of her own or one of a friend or neighbor, and later, her own grandchildren. She was always happiest, and it made her Irish eyes smile, when there were children around.
Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 at approximately 1231 the Allegany Fire Department responded to I-86 for a reported vehicle fire. Units arrived on location quickly and were able to contain the fire to the engine compartment of the vehicle. Responding units were E31, E30, R7, and UT 261.
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Potter County for the week of May 13. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in Potter County for the coming week is as follows:
Montoursville, PA – Motorists who travel in Northumberland County are advised a bridge flushing project will take place on Interstates 80, 180, and Route 147 next week throughout Northumberland County.
Beginning Monday, May 13, 2024, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will be performing bridge flushing as a moving operation, weather permitting. Motorist can expect to encounter lane restrictions where work is being performed between the hours of 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM and are urged to drive with caution in the area.
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County for the week of May 13 PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in McKean County for the coming week is as follows:
On May 3rd, 2024 at approximately 1057 hrs, City of Bradford Police conducted a search at 79 High Street in Bradford. This was a vacant property which had been placarded by Code Enforcement as a property not fit for occupation. The search yielded two adult males found inside the property trespassing. One of the males was identified as Jacob Levi Miller. It was determined that Miller was a wanted fugitive from Pennsylvania State Parole for absconding. Miller was taken into custody and transferred to Pennsylvania State Parole Agents for re-incarceration.
On May 6th, 2024 City of Bradford Police located Zachary Michael Koch walking on West Corydon Street while on patrol. Officers knew Koch to have an active bench warrant from the McKean County Sheriffs Department and subsequently stopped him and took him into custody. Koch was taken to the McKean County Jail.
Delores J. Fields, 88, of 7803 Crawford Creek Road, Caneadea, NY passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Olean General Hospital after a short illness.
Born on March 29, 1936, in Andover, she was a daughter of Glenn R. and Vivian E. Swain Cooper. On March 29, 1958, in the Cuba First Baptist Church she married Howard W. Fields who predeceased her on May 9, 2018.
Delores had worked as a waitress at the former Belvidere Truck Stop.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and taking care of grandchildren when needed.
Michael R. Coats, 48, of 8041 County Road 5A, Bolivar, NY passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born on September 28, 1975, in Wellsville, he was a son of William Giles and Brenda Coats Bissell. On August 11, 2001 in Bolivar, he met April Mott who survives.
Michael was currently employed as a welder for API in Arcade.
He was a former member of the Richburg Volunteer Fire Department and a current member of the Allegheny River Valley Aquarium Society.
At home he enjoyed raising turkeys and emus on his hobby farm and was a freelance lumber jack. He also enjoyed reading and online gaming.
At 9:05 AM on Friday, Smethport Fire & EMS were dispatched to Rt. 59 in the area of the Golf Course for a 2-vehicle crash. Now reporting no injuries, Fire Police only for response.
When the Allegany County Democratic Committee hosts its monthly “Coffee with Democrats” on Saturday, May 11th in Little Genesee, they will be collecting non-perishable food and personal care items to be donated to the Bolivar Food Pantry located at the Community Center at the Little Genesee 7th Day Baptist Church. The pantry is asking specifically for canned fruit, canned soup, and dry cereal, as these are its immediate needs.
The event runs from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the Genesee Library, 8351 Main St., Little Genesee, NY and is open to all registered Democrats. Coffee and light snacks will be served. Sign up here to attend.
UPMC in North Central Pa. BEE Award winners (from left) Michelle Meacham, staffing coordinator, Cole Place, Tamara Ruman, nurse assistant, The Laurels, Staci Kaler, CNA, Haven Place, and Bethany Stephens, CNA, Muncy Place.
UPMC Senior Communities in North Central Pa. recently recognized four staff members with the BEE Award for their outstanding support of the nursing team.
The BEE Award, meaning Be Extraordinary Every Day, recognizes the care team that supports nursing staff and works closely with them to provide patients with the compassion and care they need.
Michelle Meacham, staffing coordinator, Cole Place, Tamara Ruman, nurse assistant, The Laurels, Staci Kaler, CNA, Haven Place, and Bethany Stephens, CNA, Muncy Place, were all honored with BEE Awards for the month of April.
The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission (North Central) announces a new in-person training course focusing on local asphalt road maintenance issues through PennDOT’s Local Technical Assistance Program
Asphalt Roads Common Maintenance Problems will be hosted by Emporium Borough from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, June 13. The meeting will be held in the firehall in the borough’s complex located at 419 N. Broad St., Emporium.
This course provides relevant information to individuals who must maintain asphalt pavements. The course material reviews the importance of preventive maintenance to the life of an asphalt pavement. The material will help the attendees identify common asphalt distress, the cause of the distress, and the appropriate treatments.
Allen R Baker, 74, of Emporium, PA passed away, following a lengthy illness, at UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA on Monday afternoon (May 6, 2024) with his loving wife by his side. He was born July 23, 1949 in Waynesburg, Ohio a son of the late Clair and Frances Dennis Baker.
Allen was married in Emporium to Darlene Housler, who survives.
He graduated from Cameron County High School and then served with the US Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from Alltel where he worked for many years before he retired in 2004. He enjoyed Golfing and fishing.
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