Santa in the Shay Saturday, Dec. 9th from 12 to 3
Duration: 3 hr
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
Saturday, December 9, 2023
12 PM – 3 PM
$5.00/Adult, $5.00/Youth (ages 4 to 11), Children 3 & under- FREE
He must be taking a break from his sleigh, because Santa is going to be in the Shay locomotive at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum on December 9, 2023, from 12 to 3 PM, to hear your holiday wish list.
Take an instant photo with St. Nick and make a super simple family-crafted ornament. Enjoy cookies and hot cocoa. Browse a holiday bazaar of local artisans. Admission to the Santa in the Shay event also includes admission to the Lumber Museum’s exhibit galleries, so take the opportunity to learn some lumber and forest history with your family!
Be sure to dress warmly and wear boots because Santa and the Shay locomotive are outside in an un-heated building. There could be snow on the ground too, so be prepared. Guest will also have to climb a short flight of stairs to make their way into the cab of the locomotive, but Santa can come out to meet you as needed.
ALL 4 SUSPECTS IN BLOSSBURG ARMED ROBBERY IN CUSTODY
FIRST News Now
FNN Article Update © Monday, December 4, 2023.
BLOSSBURG, PA – (Update) Monday, December 4, 2023, Pennsylvania State Police have announced that all four suspects have been identified, arrested, and have been charged in relationship to the armed robbery at the Kwik Fill gas station in Blossburg on Friday evening. Police, however, have not released the names of the suspects presently.
ARMED ROBBERY OCCURS AT MAIN STREET KWIK FILL IN BLOSSBURG
FNN Article © Saturday, December 2, 2023.
Multiple police units responded to Blossburg’s Main Street after an armed robbery occurred Friday evening, December 1, 2023. The robbery occurred around 9:10 PM at the Kwik Fill gas station located at 210 Main Street in Blossburg, PA.
Pennsylvania State Police confirmed that they responded to a reported robbery that was in progress at the Kwik Fill gas station in downtown Blossburg, around 9:17 AM.
A B.O.L.O. (Be On the Look Out) on the suspects was issued by Pennsylvania State Police at 9:54 PM.
According to police, four individuals had entered the Kwik Fill station with weapons and proceeded to steal approximately $3,500 in currency from the business. (FNN was told that one worker’s wallet was also stolen, however, police did not confirm that information). After collecting the money the men then exited the business through the back door and fled in a southern direction on Morris Street.
Two of the individuals were dressed entirely in black with black facemasks and gloves. One of them wore blue jeans, a black sweatshirt, a bandana, and a green ball cap, while the other wore work pants, a blue sweatshirt, a blue mask, and a black hat.
Wellsville Police Blotter
Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Friday December 1, 2023
Wellsville Police arrested Donald G. Williams Jr, age 35 of Wellsville, charging him with Attempted Sexual Abuse 1st (Class D Felony), Forcible Touching (Class A Misdemeanor), Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class A Misdemeanor), Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th (Class A Misdemeanor) and Harassment 2nd (Violation).
The charges stem from an incident that took place on East Dyke Street. Williams was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Williams was committed to the Allegany County Jail on $2,500.00 cash bail or $5,000.00 property bond or $10,000.00 partially secured bond. Williams is due back in Wellsville Village Court on December 5th at 4:30 pm.
Juvenile Arrested After Domestic in Cuba
Cuba Police Department
On Decemebr 3rd , 2023 at approximately 10:49AM, following a domestic dispute, Cuba Police arrested a juvenile of Cuba, NY. This juvenile was arrested on charges of criminal mischief 4th (Misdemeanor), menacing 3rd (Misdemeanor), criminal obstruction of breathing (Misdemeanor), obstructing governmental administration (Misdemeanor) and resisting arrest (Misdemeanor). This juvenile was issued citations to the Allegany County Family Court and released to appear at a later date. This juvenile is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Vehicle Pursuit Little Valley
Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office
12/4/2023 Vehicle Pursuit Little Valley
There was a vehicle pursuit that ended in the Village of Little Valley near the Pat Magee Trail this morning, December 4, 2023.
Richard D. Brady, the driver of the vehicle, was wanted by New York State Parole. Mr. Brady was apprehended after fleeing from the vehicle and turned over to New York State Parole.
At this time the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office is not looking for anyone else and there are no threats to the Little Valley community.
ATTENTION ROULETTE WATER CUSTOMERS
Roulette Township
ATTENTION ROULETTE WATER CUSTOMERS: The flushing will resume tomorrow at 8 a.m. Due to circumstances throughout the day they were unable to finish today. They will start flushing at River Street and Railroad Avenue and work their way through Main Street and beyond. We apologize that the majority of the flushing did not occur today and will try to finish it up tomorrow.
Victor A. “Vic” Wentworth, 91, of 800 West Washington Street, Bradford, PA
Victor A. “Vic” Wentworth, 91, of 800 West Washington Street, Bradford, PA passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.
Born on May 31, 1932, in Duke Center, he was a son of the late Glenn and Vivian (Barnes) Wentworth.
Vic graduated from Bradford Area High School in 1952. On January 5, 1953, he enlisted in the United States Army. He served during the Korean War and was honorably discharged January 4, 1955.
Vic worked many years as a food representative for several food service companies in the western New York and western Pennsylvania area.
Rose A. Kline, 89, St. Marys, PA
Rose A. Kline, 89, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a short illness.
She was born on October 1, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the Isaac Gusmerotti and Marie Bleggi Gusmerotti.
On December 18, 1971, she married the late Richard Kline, who preceded her in death in 2000. Together they shared nearly 30 years of marriage.
Rose was a graduate of Horton High School and a member of Queen of the World Church. Rose enjoyed cooking and reading. To Rose, her family was her life and she delighted in caring for them. Always ready to help with her grandchildren, she loved nothing more than watching her grandkids grow. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and “Nona”.
Rose is survived by two sons; James Klein and his wife Cindy of St. Marys, and Donald Klein and his wife Liz of Weedville; and by her 8 beloved grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister; Yolanda Corradi of Erie, and by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Rose was preceded in death by her son; Gary R. Klein, who preceded her in death Nov. 2, 2023, by two brothers; James and William Gusmerotti, and by two sisters; Dolores Swanson and Helen Weis.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Rose A. Kline will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Queen of the World Church, 134 Queens Road, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, as celebrant.
Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Gardens.
Matthew Scott Leach, 44, of Russell, PA
Matthew Scott Leach, 44, of Russell, PA, died peacefully of natural causes, with his family by his side, on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
Matt was born November 30, 1979, in New Martinsville, WV. He was the son of Donald R. and Janet Rogerson Leach of New Martinsville, WV. He was a graduate of Magnolia High School in New Martinsville, WV, and he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Chemistry from West Virginia Institute of Technology, Montgomery WV.
Matthew was employed by Veolia Environmental Services as account manager working primarily at United Refinery Company in Warren, PA.
Eugene M. Barr, Sr., 80, of DuBois, PA
Eugene M. Barr, Sr., 80, of DuBois, PA passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor, Brookville.
He was born on April 9, 1943 in Syracuse, NY, a son of the late Clare and Christine Thomas Barr.
On May 10, 1968 in Emporium, he married Lois R. Harrington who preceded him in death on July 23, 2015.
Eugene was a member of the Oasis Ministries, DuBois. He enjoyed watching auto races and football and he loved listening to Elvis Pressley music.
Tractor-Trailer/Vehicle Crash on Rt. 66/Rt. 948 with Injuries
At 1:40 PM on Monday, Highland Fire Dept. & Kane Ambulance has been called to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Rt. 66 & Rt. 948. A passenger vehicle is reported to have failed to stop at a stop sign and collided in a T-bone fashion with a tractor-trailer. Two occupants of the passenger vehicle are reported to be entrapped. Gasoline is leaking.
1:56 PM–Kane rescue truck dispatched. Helicopters requested.
Madison Ness is the Student of the Week at Seneca Highlands CTC
Madison Ness is the Student of the Week for the week of December 4th, 2023. She is participating in the afternoon session of the Early Childhood Education program at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center.
Madison is a senior enrolled at Smethport Area High School. Upon graduation, Madison is going to attend St Bonaventure University to further her education in Early Childhood Education.
Madison works for the Smethport 21ST CCLC After School Program. Her extracurriculars include the following: 4-H Club Member, Basketball Team, Cheerleading Squad, 4-H Teen Council President and last year she traveled to Washington D.C. as a delegate to represent her state in the National 4-H Conference. She is also a member of the National Technical Honor Society.
Madison enjoys spending time with her animals and playing sports in her free time. We look forward to her efforts paying off as she strives to attain her Child Development Associate credential in the near future.
North Central Rural Transportation Planning Committee Meeting Dec. 12th
A meeting of the North Central Rural Transportation Planning Committee will be held on Tuesday, December 12, at 10:30 a.m.
This meeting will be conducted as a HYBRID MEETING!
If you are interested in attending, please visit our website (https://rpo.ncentral.com/), email Amy Kessler at amy@ncentral.com or call (814) 773-3162 for the meeting login information. The public is encouraged to attend.
UAHS to host ConnectLife blood drives at hospital campuses
Bradford, PA; Olean, NY – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), hospital campuses of Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), will be hosting community blood drives. Both blood drives are in collaboration with ConnectLife, the region’s only community blood bank.
The OGH blood drive will take place on Wednesday, December 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. which will be coordinated on the ConnectLife Bus at the Mildred Milliman Outpatient Surgery Center across the street from OGH. Anyone can make an appointment at www.connectlifegiveblood.org with the sponsor code 000485, or by calling (716) 529-4270.
On Thursday, December 7, BRMC will be hosting a blood drive in the main lobby from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments can be made at www.connectlifegiveblood.org with the sponsor code 000468, or by calling Kim Murphey at (814) 362-8298.
PUC Invites Public Comment on Proposed Changes to Low-Income Usage Reduction Program (LIURP) Regulations
Interested Persons May Comment on Proposed Amendments Designed to Improve Operations of Public Utility LIURPs, Maximize Ratepayer Benefits
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today alerted consumers and other interested parties about the start of a public comment period for proposed amendments to current regulations for the Low-Income Usage Reduction Program (LIURP). Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed amendments, which are detailed in the PUC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Order (NOPR) published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on Dec. 2, 2023 [53 Pa.B. 7506].
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Registration Now Open for NPRC’s Spring 2024 Semester
Do your future plans include postsecondary education? Northern PA Regional College (NPRC) brings affordable education to you. Their Spring 2024 semester begins Wednesday, January 17th.
Courses being offered include Introduction to Psychology, Foundations of Math, Environmental Biology, Cyber Crime, Public Speaking, and many more. These courses are part of five associate degrees – Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Liberal Studies, and Social Sciences.
Of course, if you are not interested in pursuing an associate degree at this time, NPRC’s team will help you select courses or training that meets whatever goal you would like to achieve.
James C. “Jamie” Loy II, 43, a lifelong resident of Sweden Hill, PA
James C. Loy II “beloved son and nephew”
James C. “Jamie” Loy II, 43, a lifelong resident of Sweden Hill, passed away with his loving mother by his side on Friday, December 1, 2023, in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, after a short illness.
Born on Friday, August 22, 1980 in Coudersport, he was a son of James C. Sr. and Patricia L. Boden Loy.
Jamie was a graduate of Coudersport High School. He was an avid reader who thoroughly enjoyed studying and researching many matters in which he was interested. He spent his entire life on Sweden Hill, greatly enjoying the outdoors. Along with his late father, he spent countless hours walking and enjoying nature on the family farm.