C. Dennis Alward, 83, of Bradford, PA passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
He was born on May 14, 1940, in Ridgewood, NJ, a son of the late Thilander and Beulah Hood Alward.
On July 26, 1975, in Allendale, NJ, he married Diane E. Hartman who preceded him in death on May 11, 2017.
He was a truck driver for the former NBS Trucking and Kightlinger Trucking until his retirement.
Two long-serving leaders received special recognition for their work at a McWaPEC Counties Boroughs Association meeting held recently in Mount Jewett. George Hults of Coudersport was honored for his 30 years of service as a member of the Coudersport Borough Council. Irv Swartz of Lewis Run was honored for his nearly 20 years of service as a member of the Lewis Run Borough Council. Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) presented both men with congratulatory citations from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Cora Helen Miller, 96, of Hamburg, New York, formerly of Emporium, PA passed away peacefully at home on Friday morning (February 23, 2024). She was born April 16, 1927 in Sinnamahoning, PA a daughter of the late Charles and Louella Swank Goss. On June 26, 1948 in Sinnamahoning United Methodist Church she married the late Lloyd Miller who preceded her in death on December 30, 2017.
Mrs. Miller graduated from Emporium High School in the class of 1944. She was a longtime volunteer with Salvation Army and the Food Pantry in Emporium.
Delores “Dee” Greville, 96, of Highland Rd. in Kane, PA passed away Tuesday (Feb. 20) in the Lutheran Home at Kane. Born March 3, 1927 in Nansen, she is the daughter of the late Charles and Laura (Barner) Weaver. In 1947 at the St. Callistus, she married James Greville, who preceded her in death.
Dee graduated from Kane Area High School in 1945. She was a past president of the P.T.A for both St. Callistus and Erickson Schools. She was the Chairman of Mothers March of Dimes in Kane from 1969-1970 and also was the hostess for the Kane Welcome Wagon for 19 years. She was the owner and manager of the Winsor Hotel and Bar and the Birdcage for 18 years.
Dee served on the United Way board of directors for six years and was a former member of the Kane Elks Club, the VFW, the Kane Eagles, the Kane Senior Center and St. Callistus Catholic Church. She prepared the meals for the Kane Rotary for years and in honor of her commitment, she was awarded the Paul Harris Award, which is Rotary’s highest honor. Dee also was a Can Can Dancer for the March of Dimes and also for the Church Women United.
Marjorie “Jean” Clawson Quiggle Hackett passed away Sunday, January 14 at Warren General Hospital at the age of 99 just shy of her 100th birthday.
Jean was born March 5, 1924, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Robert J. and Hannah A. (Shuster) Clawson. Jean worked several jobs in the Cleveland area including a time at the Rations Board during the Great Depression where she would routinely slip extra ration coupons into the hands of parents needing shoes for their children.
Her family moved to Corydon, PA where her grandparents owned and operated the Clawson General Store. She graduated from Kinzua High School where she was the standout woman’s basketball player and captain of her team and was voted most popular of her graduating class. Jean worked for many years at the Blair Corporation and the Warren County School District as a Library Aid at Beaty Junior High School and Warren Area High School.
Jean was a devout Catholic and a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and St Joseph’s Catholic Church during her lifetime. Determined to remain active well into her 90’s, Jean could be seen walking her neighborhood and greeting everyone on her front porch most days. Jean also enjoyed boating at Kinzua for many years with her family and her brothers’ family each summer enjoying the many fun-loving antics of the nieces and nephews.
Smethport – James R. McDowell, 89, of Crosby, PA passed away Thursday (February 22, 2024) at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.
He was born March 29, 1934 in Smethport, the son of James and Golda (Eberly) McDowell. On January 29, 1955, in Farmers Valley, PA, he married Anita L. Russell, who survives.
Jim attended Smethport Area Schools and had worked at Emporium Hardwoods and then for his own business, McDowell’s Welding in Crosby.
Jim was a member of the McKean Lodge #388 F&AM of Smethport and the John Berg Post #976 of Crosby as a social member.
Jim enjoyed the outdoors, vegetable gardening and working with wood. He was a master craftsman who built his house and several hope chests for family and friends. He was a self-taught welder/mechanic who could fix or build anything. For many years, he enjoyed working side by side with his son, Doug. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren/great-grandchildren play sports and hosting and attending hot dog roasts with family and friends. Jim also loved going to local stock car races and watching NASCAR on TV. His skill and friendship will be missed by many friends and family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
And now, the 20th Annual Potter-Tioga Maple Weekend! advertisements you’ve been waiting for….
#8 on our brochure – Sticky Bucket Maple
Brian and Wanda cordially invite all to join us at Sticky Bucket Maple for the 20th Annual Maple Weekend Open House March 16 & 17th from 10am to 4pm. Tons of fun and maple products! 
| PA Permit Violation Issued to STONEHAVEN ENERGY MGT CO LLC in Henderson Township, Jefferson County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2/21/2024 to STONEHAVEN ENERGY MGT CO LLC in Henderson Township, Jefferson county. OGA3259(2I) – UNLAWFUL CONDUCT – Conducting a drilling or production activity that is contrary to the 2012 Oil and Gas Act, 25 Pa. Code Chapter 78, DEP order, or a term or condition of the well permit. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-02-21 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
How many times do we encounter hearing-impaired people and wish that we could communicate with them? As we age, we gradually lose some of our hearing. Sign language can help. Also, mothers of pre-lingual children can use sign language as a tool with their little ones. Here is your opportunity to learn basic sign language that could help you or someone you care about.
Attention Village of Wellsville residents. The Department of Public Works is currently working on a water leak in the area of East Hanover Street. The water service will be temporarily shut off until the appropriate repairs are made. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.
A reminder to all of our customers. We will only be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday for our winter hours until March
Areas of fog this morning give way to a mild afternoon across central PA. Expect a brief cold snap 
tonight into the last weekend of February before temperatures 
rebound on Sunday. #PAwx 2/23/24|5AM
Big Elm and Millerton VFD were dispatched to a MVA with no injuries on the Bailey Creek rd this evening during the brief snow event we had. Millerton units were able to be recalled after no injuries were confirmed. Big Elm units responded and provided traffic control and assistance to PSP. Big Elm was assisted on scene by PSP and Rinwalske Towing.
Remember when approaching a emergency scene please slow down and abide by the traffic control in place. We all want to go home to our families.
ATTENTION: Due to a motor vehicle accident, Chapel Hill Rd will be closed for an extended period of time.
G2 Gymnastics of Shinglehouse traveled to the Erie Bayfront Convention Center for the Stars and Stripes Competition hosted by Erie Gymnastics. Thirty-three athletes represented G2 at the large event with almost 2,000 participants from over 50 clubs from PA, NY, OH, WV, MI, and Ontario. Three more gymnasts qualified to the PA State Championships at the event: XCEL Silver – Carleigh Love, XCEL Gold – Emily Cobb, and XCEL Diamond – Laci Miller-Geiger. Qualifying to XCEL Regionals was XCEL Gold – Mae Joyce, Reagan Artlip, and Harper Joyce. The level 2 and Gold team took 4th place in the team division while Silver and Platinum earned 5th.
Congratulations to our All Around Champions, Level 2 Brynlee Haines (36.675) and XCEL Silver Ella Amidon (36.825). Earning silver was Berkley Rovder (35.95), Rhayna Coffed (36.275), Harper Joyce (36.00), Carly Reed (36.625); and bronze Emilia Lineman (36.225), Avery Vosler (35.55), and Emily Cobb (35.75).
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
513 PM EST Thu Feb 22 2024
…SLIPPERY ROADS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIGH TERRAIN THIS EVENING…
A light mixture of snow or freezing rain is likely on the higher
ridgetops of North Central Pennsylvania this evening. Any
untreated road surfaces could become slippery at elevations above
2000 feet. Be alert if traveling over the high terrain this
evening.
Hamilton-Gibson Productions will be holding auditions for four women to play ages 20s – 50s, and one man to play age 20s – 30s in the upcoming production of the play SILENT SKY by Lauren Gunderson. Performances will take place May 10 – 12, and May 17 – 18, 2024. The play is being directed by Jessie Thompson, who has directed past productions for Hamilton-Gibson, and is also their newly appointed Executive Director.
Betty J. Sturdevant
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Betty J. Sturdevant, 94, of Shinglehouse, passed away in the comfort of her home on Thursday, February 22, 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.
HARRISBURG – Working to provide law enforcement officials with more tools in their arsenal to prosecute individuals on charges related to “swatting,” a dangerous act where a person places a hoax 911 alleging a hostage situation or other serious threat, a group of House Republicans announced they’ll introduce a series of bills.
There has been an uptick in instances of swatting in recent years, including an incident earlier this month at a York County Walmart where a caller falsely claimed someone had been shot, hostages were taken and bombs had been placed in the store. Not knowing swatting calls are hoaxes, law enforcement officers must take them seriously and often respond with a large police presence, including crisis response teams, or SWAT teams, hence the term swatting.
Knowing the potential for serious or deadly consequences, the great cost to respond to false alarms and taking police officers away from real work, Reps. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh), Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester), Dawn Keefer (R-York) and Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) will introduce legislation to assure those engaging in false reports are held accountable.
(WHTM) – A Pennsylvania man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges related to the January 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol.
The Department of Justice says Kim Eugene Decker II, 42, of Genesee, Potter County was charged with felony civil disorder and misdemeanor offenses including entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, violent entry and disorderly conduct in Capitol grounds, and parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building.
The Justice Department says Decker was identified through images and video sources as one of the first people to breach a bike rack barrier. Decker is also accused of overrunning police and of being inside the Capitol for seven minutes. Read more………….
