At 3:40 AM on Saturday, Franklinville Fire Dept. & mutual aid fire companies have been called to 21 South Main Street in Franklinville for a house fire. Caller reports a fire in the basement. Franklinville Chief reports 2 story wood structure with smoke showing.
Route 16 northbound/southbound is closed from Franklin St to Elm St in Franklinville due to a structure fire at 4:15 am, Cattaraugus County.
6:15 AM–ROUTE 16 REOPENED
At around 9 PM on Friday, State Police were called to the Kwik Fill in Blossburg for a report of an armed robbery. A BOLO has been issued to all area police agencies. Three males in black face masks with firearms held up the store and took all the money, fleeing on foot from the rear of the store.
Anyone with information should call PSP Mansfield or 911.
At 9:13 PM on Friday, Port Allegany Fire & Ambulance, Roulette ambulance & Coudersport medic dispatched to 101 North Main Street at Sheetz for a school bus/car crash.
9:20 PM–All units hold in quarters except Roulette ambulance.
Roulette ambulance cancelled. Port Allegany ambulance is on scene.
John G. Fedorko, 90, a resident of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of 128 Laurel Lane, Kersey, PA passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk.
He was born February 5, 1933 in Johnsonburg, son of the late Stephan and Anna Paralic Fedorko. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Johnsonburg High School, Class of 1950.
On October 5, 1957 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, John married Doris C. Dippold, who preceded him in death on July 15, 1997.
Dora Rae Hottel Berardi, 80, of Warren, PA., died suddenly on Wednesday, November 30, 2023.
She was born at home in North Warren, PA., on February 9, 1943. She was the daughter of Garrett Sager and Laura Iva Blandin Hottel, Sr.
Dora was a lifelong N. Warren and Warren area resident. She was a 1961 graduate of Warren High School. Dora was employed with the Warren State Hospital Dietary Department and retired in May of 2007 from Blair Corporation, after 15 years of service. Dora loved being a wife, mother, and grandmother.
Clifton L. “Skip” Lunn, 79, of Route 417, Allegany, NY passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, shortly after arrival at Olean General Hospital.
Skip was born on March 17, 1944, in Hinsdale and was the son of Clifton J. and Carolyn Sherwood Lunn. On February 23, 1964, he married his loving wife of almost 60 years, Dorothy I. Austin, who survives.
Skip was a 1964 graduate of Port Allegany High School. He worked for Dresser Rand as a Pipefitter where he retired from in 2006 after 41 years of service. Skip was a member of the local 4601. He enjoyed scroll sawing, hunting, and fishing.
M. Myrtle KEAR, 83, of Whitesville, NY, died Thursday, November 30, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born February 6, 1940, in Willing, she was the daughter of Claude L. and Martha Teater Payne. On February 12, 1955, in Wayland, she married Bruce D. Kear, who survives.
She attended Whitesville Central School and went on to St. James Hospital School of Nursing. She was employed as an LPN by Highland Park Nursing Home and Jones Memorial Hospital.
Myrtle was a member of Whitesville Firemen’s Auxiliary and a founding member of the Independence Rescue Squad.
Today was the BIG day for one of Tioga County’s finest!
After 29 years, our very own Tammy Kendrick has finally made the jump into retirement….well….mostly retired!
We were joined today by several of our “veteran” dispatchers for Tammy’s celebration. It was pretty overwhelming to count the years of service standing in one spot (roughly 165 years between 5 people). That’s pretty unheard of in the 911 world!
We are thrilled that Tam has decided that after a month of rest and relaxation in beginning of 2024 she will come back to us in a part-time status! We are very thankful to hang onto her for a while longer!
That said, we will be seeing a lot less of Tammy’s smiling face and hope that her retirement is everything she wishes for!
Congratulations Tam, here’s to the BEST OF YOUR LIFE!
The Youth Group, God’s Adventure Camp, the Crusader Club, Potter County Christian School students, volunteers from the First Baptist Church and other churches will present a Living Nativity on Friday, December 22nd and Saturday, December 23rd from 6-8 pm. It will be held at the First Baptist Church on Main Street, Roulette. It will be a drive or walk-through theater with four life scenes of the First Christmas – (or at least our depiction of them.)
Seneca Highlands CTC proudly recognizes Abram Austin as the Building Construction Occupations Student of the Week.
Abram, an Otto-Eldred High School senior, stands out for his exceptional work
ethics, mentoring abilities, skills competition achievements, and his role as an Eagle Scout.
His dedication and achievements make him a valuable member of the BCO program and an inspiration to his peers.
Congratulations, Abram!
| PA Permit Violation Issued to XTO ENERGY INC in Chapman Township, Clinton County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/27/2023 to XTO ENERGY INC in Chapman Township, Clinton county. 78a86 – CASING AND CEMENTING – DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING – Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-11-27 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Marie A. Clayson, 75, of 338 Yankee Hill Road, Ischua, NY passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Olean General Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Born on September 13, 1948, in Olean, she was a daughter of Reid and Mazie Adams Levia. On July 8, 1989, in Cuba, she married Lanny Clayson who survives.
Marie attended Olean Schools. She had worked for Crown-y Recycling for ten years and then went to work for Wilcare as a home health aide, a job she truly enjoyed.
She loved spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends showering them with love. On Monday nights she could be found playing bingo in Ischua and at home she found joy in gardening and watching wildlife from the front porch. The last few years she helped care for her mother-in-law with her husband.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by
Her Children: Dan Bishop, serving as a missionary in Budapest, Hungary; Hiram (Amy) Clayson, Arcade, Heidi Clayson, Cuba.
Her grandchildren: Bobby (Nicole), Heather (Justin), Amber (Chris), Haley, JT, Alyah, and Ayden, and many great-grandchildren.
2 Brothers: Robert Levia, Binghamton; Chuck (Caroline) Levia, Olean.
2 Sisters: Billie Jean (Bob) Levia-Perini, Phoenix, Arizona; Marilyn Levia, Willis, Texas
Son-in-law: Don Vanetten, Portville
Several Nieces and Nephews
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a son Robert Bishop, Jr., a daughter Christine VanEtten, and a daughter-in-law Stephanie Bishop.
Friends may call at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street Cuba, on Monday, December 4, 2023 from 5-7 P.M. at which time a Memorial Service will be held. The Rev. Rebecca Worth will officiate.
Marie will be laid to rest at the Carpenter Hill Road Cemetery, Town of Ischua this coming Spring.
Online condolences may be sent at www.rinkerfuneralhome.com
Dennis J. Bechtel, 70, of Two Mile Rd., Port Allegany, PA passed away Wednesday (Nov. 29, 2023) in Olean General Hospital.
Born November 20, 1953, in Phoenixville, PA, he was a son of Donald and Evelyn Detweiler Bechtel. On June 2, 1979, in Port Allegany, he married Patricia J. Blackman, who survives. They were married 44 years.
Dennis was a longtime resident of the area and a graduate of Perkiomen High School, Collegeville, PA.
He was employed with Ardaugh Glass Packaging of Port Allegany, retiring in 2016, after 29 years of service. He most recently worked as a bus driver for Muccio of Port Allegany.
Leadership Potter County is a great opportunity for residents from throughout Potter County to learn about themselves, participate in collaborative experiences and engage in opportunities to become more civic minded.
What do you think makes a good leader? Do you see yourself in a leadership role in the near future or sometime during your career? Do you want to have an impact on the communities where you live and work?
One of the most critical needs at the local level is strong leadership. LPC 2024 will help participants expand their personal leadership skills, provide opportunities to network with cohort members and county residents, introduce them to key issues currently facing the region, and deepen their understanding of future trends that may impact Potter County.
Over the course of eleven months, LPC 2024 will cover important topics that teach participants about their own leadership styles and connect them to valuable resources in the county. If you see yourself as a future leader, then Leadership Potter County is for you!
Leadership Potter County 2024 is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. For more information or an application contact Janine Morley at the Potter County Education Council at (814) 274-4877 or jmorley@pcedcouncil.org. The registration deadline is January 16th. Register by December 16th and receive an early bird discount!
At 7 p.m. next Saturday, Dec. 9, dance to music performed by the Starliters Big Band in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
Admission is $15. For tickets, call 570-724-6220 or visit www.deanecenter.com.
“We are putting together big band jazz classics from the swing era, as well as popular holiday tunes,” said Bill Denson, one of the group’s founders.
For dancers, a variety of swing, Latin and polka dance tunes will be included as well as a few contemporary arrangements.”
