James F. Shugars Jr., 80, of 4 Hill Street, Bradford, PA.
James F. Shugars Jr., 80, of 4 Hill Street, Bradford, passed away April 10, 2024, at the Pavilion at BRMC.
Born April 19, 1943, in Kane, he was a son of the late James F. and Agnes (Brazknock) Shugars Sr. He attended Bradford High School.
On October 21, 1961, in St. Bernard Church, he married Marie (Goodnoe) Shugars, who survives.
Jim was employed by Jack Bigley for many years in the oil fields. After Jack retired Jim became a partner in Red Rock Plugging Company until he retired.
Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, he made many bird houses and jewelry boxes for family and friends. He was a member of the VFW. His greatest joy was spending time with his puppy Princess.
“Machine Gun Preacher” Sam Childers to Speak in Bradford and Port Allegany
Bradford, PA — Sam Childers, widely known as the “Machine Gun
Preacher,” whose life inspired the Hollywood movie bearing the same
name, is set to share his compelling story at two churches in Bradford
and Port Allegany.
Alene E. Black, 83, of Port Allegany, PA.
Alene E. Black, 83, of Port Allegany, passed away Tuesday (April 9, 2024) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
She was born May 2, 1940 in Austin, the daughter of Edgar and Julia (Reed) Crandall.On November 24, 1990, in Coudersport, PA, she married Donald L. Black, who died November 26, 2022.
Mrs Black was a 1959 graduate of Austin High School
Mrs. Black was employed at Emporium Specialities in Austin and at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in the maintenance department. She loved doing crossword puzzles and spending time with her family
ELDRED WOMAN SENTENCED FOR HINDERING APPREHENSION OF A FUGITIVE AND DRUG DELIVERY
(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: April 12, 2024): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the woman charged with harboring a man wanted for failing to appear at his trial and selling methamphetamine has pled guilty in the case during a plea hearing at the McKean County Courthouse on April 12th.
Sarah Waid, of Eldred, pled guilty to Delivery of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) (Felony); Possession with Intent to Deliver (methamphetamine) (Felony): Hindering Apprehension (Felony 3) and Criminal Use of a Communication Facility (Felony 3).
Her co-defendant, Timothy Bottorf, was convicted at trial last month and was sentenced to 8 years to 16 years. Waid was scheduled for jury trial on Monday, April 15th. Bottorf was scheduled to appear for jury trial in April 2023, and he failed to appear. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest. On May 7, 2023, Pennsylvania State Police stopped a vehicle and the driver was found to possess methamphetamine. He advised Troopers he had just purchased the drugs from Waid, and her boyfriend, Bottorf, was hiding in their residence in Eldred. The driver knew Bottorf was wanted by authorities.
McKean County Drug Task Force Detective Michael Ward began an investigation into the case and set up surveillance by other officers of the residence of Waid and Bottorf on Main Street in Eldred. Communication between the driver – now informant – and Waid were observed on the driver’s cell phone. During a controlled buy, Waid sold methamphetamine to the informant who then confirmed that Bottorf was still within the residence.
While numerous officers maintained surveillance of the residence, a search warrant was approved by a Judge. Numerous members of the McKean County Drug Task Force and K9s Duke and Rigby entered the residence. After several minutes, Waid was located under the bed while Bottorf was located hiding in a closet. Additional methamphetamine were located in the home.
Waid was sentenced immediately to 2 ½ years to 5 years, drug and alcohol treatment, lab user fees, and other terms.
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/da/136029/post/eldred-woman-sentenced-hindering-apprehension-fugitive-and-drug-delivery
Elk County Man Charged with Sex with Minor and Child Pornography
(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: April 12, 2024): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that charges of Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Child Pornography and other charges were filed against a Wilcox man for intercourse with a 13-year-old child and photographing her in a state of nudity.
Trooper Anthony Tettis of Pennsylvania State Police – Ridgway filed the charges against John Hodgdon, age 53. According to the criminal complaint, the charges include 12 counts of sexual offenses against the minor and Child Pornography – 29 counts of Possession; 29 counts of Photographing; and 29 counts of Intending the Child to be Photographed.
HODGDON is accused of having intercourse and oral sex with the child and taking photographs of her in a wooded area in Wetmore Township in October.
He appeared before Magisterial District Judge David Engman who set bail at $750,000 straight. He was remanded to McKean County Jail and scheduled for central court on April 18th.
Location Wetmore Township, PA Arrest Date Apr 12, 2024 Incident Type Sexual Assault
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/da/136029/arrests/hodgdon-john-charles-18-3123a7-idsi-person-less-16-f1-2-counts-and-2-additional
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY…
.URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY…
* WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE…Potter, Northern Clinton, Northern Centre, Southern
Centre, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Fulton, Franklin and Southern
Clinton Counties in PA…Monroe, Wayne, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus,
and Allegany Counties in NY
* WHEN…Until 6 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The combination of strong winds and
saturated ground will bring an increased risk of downed trees
and power outages.
Think About It
The Cave
by
Pastor B.J. Knefley
I’m in my cave this morning. Well, it’s not literally a cave, it’s my basement but I call it the cave because it has little natural light. It’s quite cozy though because I’ve painted the ceilings (rafters) white, and I have it decorated with bookshelves and furniture. I also have a television, a counter area with a coffee pot, microwave, and small refrigerator. And if it gets chilly, I can fire up the fireplace and make it cozy and warm.
When I bought this house, the basement wasn’t much to look at. Like most basements it was dirty and had a lot of clutter. The floor was covered with linoleum from the 70’s but it was dry. Where one person sees a basement, I see a room full of potential. Life is like that isn’t it? One person sees nothing but doom and despair while another sees hope and potential. Do you ever wonder why that is?
Like others, I grew up without the modern conveniences that we have today. Our first television was a six-inch screen stuck in a three-foot box. We had one channel so we didn’t fight over what we would watch. Everything was black and white, but so was life, or so it seemed. Much of life as a young person was about imagination. Building forts and trucking off into unknown imaginary adventures were common. One had to learn to take a mound of rocks and turn them into a fort. I don’t know if we’re teaching kids how to do that today.
Sometimes life throws us curves. Sort of like Murphy’s Law everything does go wrong and always at the worst possible moment. I don’t think the why is as important as what? What do we do with the curves? Are they opportunities or roadblocks? Are they opportunities for learning and growth or are they meant for our destruction? How one views them will determine the outcome. The Apostle Paul says that all things work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose, (Romans 8:28). Perhaps I need to look at life through God’s eye to understand more fully my next step in the journey. Think about it.
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service State College PA
1029 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024
…FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT…
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE…A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following
counties, Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, McKean and Potter.
* WHEN…Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Lois J. Bennett Rader, 93, of Emporium, PA
Lois J. Bennett Rader, 93, of Emporium, PA, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. She was born April 28, 1930, in Emporium and was the daughter of the late Jacob and Grace Daugherty Bailey. On July 7, 1951, in Emporium, she married the late Robert Bennett, Sr., who passed away in 1981. She later married Dr. Terry Rader, who passed away in 1997.
Lois graduated from Emporium High School in the class of 1948. She fully loved every job she had throughout her life, from ticket taker at the local rollerskating rink to the personnel department at Sylvania. From the secretary at the Cameron County Ag office to the secretary for the producers and directors at WPSX, from which she retired in 1997. Lois was an active member of the First Baptist Church. She was a longtime volunteer at the Emporium Senior Center and was involved in many other groups including the local 4-H, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and the Alle Cat Square Dancers. Lois took pride in being selected to represent Sylvania in the county’s 1960 centennial parade as well as being the Senior Cameron County Fair Queen in 2017. But above all, her greatest joy came from God and her family.
Helen Lois Baker, 97, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Knoxville, PA.
Helen Lois Baker, 97, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Knoxville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at her daughters home, surrounded by her family.
Born January 11, 1927 in Osceola, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Margaret (Wells) Beard. Helen was a graduate of Elkland High School and on August 21, 1946 in Osceola, she married Hugh Baker, who predeceased her in death in 2010.
Helen was a homemaker and helped her husband run the family farm and also worked at MetalKraft Industries in Knoxville for a few years. She was a 50 year member of the Knoxville Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the Knoxville Yoked Church and a former member of the Knoxville Grange. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and playing Bingo. Helen was a quiet, but stable force in her family, whom she loved dearly. She will be sorely missed by all those who knew her and loved her.
Dickinson Center breaks ground for construction in St. Marys
Dickinson Center, Inc. (DCI), an affiliate of Journey Health System (JHS), broke ground on Wednesday for the ceremonial kick-off of their building at 28 Railroad Street in St. Marys.
Staff from DCI and JHS, members of DCI’s board and capital campaign committee, local officials, contractors and several community members attended to witness this historic milestone. The following attendees wore hard hats and wielded decorative shovels to celebrate the commencement of the construction project by breaking ground: Jim Prosper, DCI Executive Director; Guy Signor, JHS President and CEO; John Robinson, MCF Architecture Senior Architect; Barry Andrulonis, Hallstrom Construction Project Manager; Joe Haines, DCI Board Chair and Capital Campaign Committee Member; Fritz Lecker, Elk County Commissioner; Bob Ordiway, DCI Board member and Capital Campaign Committee Chair; Joe Fleming, City of St. Marys City Manager; Lyle Garner, City of St. Marys Mayor; Mike Armanini, Pennsylvania State Representative of the 75th Legislative District.
State Police Announce First Quarter Firearms Purchase Denial Investigations
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced today the number of firearms purchase denials and subsequent investigations for the first quarter of 2024.
The Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) is used by county sheriffs, chiefs of police of cities of the first class, and licensed firearms dealers to determine an individual’s legal ability to acquire a license to carry firearms or to obtain a firearm through a purchase or transfer. When an individual attempts to provide false information on a state and/or federal form, an investigation is initiated, and an investigation referral is sent to the corresponding law enforcement agency.
