Multiple Arrests In Olean, NY
The Olean Police Departments Emergency response team conducted a Search warrant this morning at approximately 6:20 a.m. for drugs at 309 S. 3rd. St.. Two males inside the residence were arrested, 40 year old Micah Hicks and 45 year old Elliott Smalls both of 309 S. 3rd. St. were both charged with Criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd. degree ( B Felony ) and held for arraignment. Investigators located Cocaine inside the residence. Later this morning Police located two other individuals on the 100 Block of S. 3rd. St who were arrested on outstanding indictment warrants, 47 year old Tobias Price of 120 S. 3rd St and 54 year old David Brooks of 122 S. 3rd. St. were charged with drug sales and sent to the Cattaraugus County Jail to await arraignment. 35 year old Stacy R. Spencer of 310 S. 3rd. St was arrested October 9th on a outstanding indictment warrant charging him with Criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd degree and Criminal sale of a controlled substance 3rd. degree ( B Felonies ) . Spencer was transported to the Jail to await arraignment. On October 24th, Heather Chase, age 32 no permanent address given , was arrested for Criminal sale of a controlled substance 3rd degree and Criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd. degree. Chase was arraigned in Olean City Court and remanded to the Jail. These arrests are a result of a nine month investigation conducted by the Street Crimes Unit into drug sales on S. 3rd Street. . We were assisted by the Southern tier drug task force and the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s K-9.
Drug Possession Arrest In Olean, NY
43 year old Steven Gaddy of East State Apartments, 422 East State St. Apartment 111 was taken into custody last night by Patrol Officers and charged with Criminal sale of a controlled substance 3rd. degree and Criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd. degree ( B Felonies ). Gaddy was part of the South 3rd. Street investigation conducted by the Street Crimes unit.
Connie A. Crown, 63, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, PA
Connie A. Crown “faithful servant of the Lord”
COUDERSPORT, PA—Connie A. Crown, 63, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, left the loving care of her family in her home and passed into the arms of the Lord on Friday, November 1, 2024, after a long illness.
Born on Saturday, April 1, 1961 in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Edith Stewart Clark. On June 16, 1979 in Port Allegany, she married Bill F. Crown, who survives.
Connie was a graduate of Coudersport High School. She was a loving caregiver to her neighbors and church family who needed assistance.
Paul A. Buchsen, 82, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, PA
Paul A. Buchsen “beloved husband, father, and businessman”
Paul A. Buchsen, 82, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
Born on Monday, June 22, 1942 in Coudersport, he was a son of George and Steffie Pransky Buchsen. On October 31, 1964 in St. Bibiana’s Catholic Church in Galeton, he married Dolores M. Rankin, who survives. He passed away one day short of their 60th wedding anniversary.
Maxine Rouse FAULISI, 94, of Corning, NY
Maxine Rouse FAULISI, 94, of Corning, NY, passed away October 17, 2024 in her home after a brief illness surrounded by family.
Maxine proudly lived independently with support from her family. Born November 9, 1929, in Lawrenceville, PA, the daughter of Robert and Mary Wood Rouse. Maxine was an Honor Society member and graduated from Northside Blodgett High School. She attended the First United Methodist Church in Corning. In her early years, she taught Sunday school in the Presho Methodist Church. Additionally, she was employed by New York Telephone Company where she worked for several years and during this time she met her husband, Nicholas D. Faulisi, and they were married December 2, 1950.
Oswayo Valley Jr./Sr. High School Honor Roll Students
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA. Mr. Erich Zaun, Principal, has announced that the following students, grades six through twelve, have been named to the Honor Roll for the first nine-week grading period at the Oswayo Valley Jr./Sr. High School. Students named to the High Honor Roll have maintained an average of 93% or above, while those on the Honor Roll have averaged 87% or above.
HIGH HONOR ROLL
GRADE 12: Maddison Austin, Charlotte Austin-Keech, Aubree Baldwin, Addison Bechelli, Emily Brown, Haylie Dowell, Layken Enty, Jadyn Fleischman, Landon Flurschutz, Lauren Hedges, Sophia Komenda, Shayden Mesler, Chloe Metcalf, Aidan Resig, Rylee Thompson, Brooke Voorhees, Eva West, Danielle Williams
GRADE 11: Owen Bryant, Jude Colbey, Lucas Dickerson, Luke Karr, Ridge Mesler, Trevor Miller, John Mix, Soi Sang Nguyen, Rachel Rathbun, Mia Shaffer, Lachlan Tabacheck
GRADE 10: Ella Bee, Travis Coriaty, Elizabeth Freeman, Britany Louser, Sage McCleaft, Aubrey Resig, Dana Williams, Jenna Wylie
GRADE 9: Evalyn Abdo, Amberdale Burks, Olivia Fetzer, Makiah Jandrew, Ainsley Tabacheck, Bowen Taylor, Reese Thompson
GRADE 8: Lane West
GRADE 7: Jonathan Aumiller, Tucker Fredenburg
GRADE 6: Emmett Campbell, Emrick Furman, Ayce Geiger, Bentley Sisson
Coudersport Senior Center WILD GAME CHILI FUNDRAISER November 11
The Coudersport Senior Center, located at 200 Chestnut Street, will hold a WILD GAME CHILI FUNDRAISER on Monday, November 11, 2024 from 11 a.m. – 2 p .m. for a donation of $5.00.
There will be lots of scrumptious desserts available for purchase at the Bake Sale. Tickets for a 50/50 Raffle and Beautiful Christmas Quilt Raffle will also be sold. The Raffles will be drawn on December 11, 2024. All proceeds go towards operating expenses.
The Coudersport Senior Center is open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. A lunch is served, which needs to be pre-ordered. There are card games, activities, information, speakers and more at the Senior Center.
New members and volunteers are always welcomed. Stop by the Coudersport Senior Center for a copy of the monthly lunch menu and activity schedule. Call 814-274-7887.
Causer, Dush Announce $2 Million Grant for Pitt-Bradford Library
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has been awarded $2 million in state funding for renovation of the Hanley Library, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) announced today.
“We are fortunate to have such a great educational institution right here in McKean County to serve not only our students but also students from around the country and around the world,” Causer said. “I am pleased to support the university in its efforts to continue to improve and expand to meet the needs of our students, including through the renovation of the library.”
Causer Honors Retired WWII Museum Curator
Steve Appleby, a fixture at the Eldred World War II Museum for more than 15 years, recently retired as the museum’s curator and was recognized for his service with a state House citation presented by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter). Appleby joined the museum staff in 2008, having previously served as a volunteer. He did everything from outdoor maintenance and landscaping to cleaning and fundraising and then served as executive director and promotions director. He retired earlier this year as curator, but he will continue to support the museum in a volunteer role as both curator emeritus and director of education and programs. Appleby is also a long-time member of the armed services, having joined the U.S. Army in 1979 and later transferring to the Pennsylvania Army National Guard from which he was honorably discharged in 2006.
Lorna R. Elmore of 615 Irving Street, Olean, NY
Lorna Ruth Elmore “Loving Mother, Grandmother & Sister”
Lorna R. Elmore of 615 Irving Street, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Lorna was born January 13, 1930 in Niagara Falls and was the daughter of Robert W. and Lois J. Barnes Easley. On November 27, 1954 in Olean she married Herbert Elmore who predeceased her on July 30, 1994.
Rich N. Anderson, 55, of Lake City, PA.
Rich N. Anderson, 55, of Lake City, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois.
He was born on August 1, 1969, in Ridgway, a son of the late Richard and Shirley Pontious Anderson.
Rich, a passionate outdoorsman and avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, found joy in working in his yard, tinkering with motors, and embarking on camping, hunting, and canoeing adventures. His selflessness in helping others has left a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Paul A. Buchsen, 82, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, PA
Paul A. Buchsen
Paul A. Buchsen, 82, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.