Linda J. (Day) Sticklin, age 75, of Wellsboro, PA
Linda J. (Day) Sticklin, age 75, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Sunday, November 26, 2023.
She was born on May 9, 1948 in Wellsboro, PA a daughter of the late Gerald and Naomi (Wilson) Day and was married for 57 years to John E. Sticklin.
Linda was employed for 45 years by Lancaster Dairy Herd Improvement Assoc. as a milk tester and had driven school bus for several years. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with children.
Thomas A. Krise, Sr., 85, of Ridge Road, Kersey, PA
Thomas A. Krise, Sr., 85, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Ridge Road, Kersey, PA passed away peacefully Monday, November 27, 2023 at Elk Haven Nursing Home with his son by his side.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Announcing Leadership Potter County 2024
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?
Heavy lake effect snow expected.
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued November 27 at 10:48AM EST until November 29 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 8 to 16 inches in the most persistent lake
snows with local amounts up to 20 inches across the Chautauqua
Ridge. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce areas of
blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE…Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie
counties. Heaviest lake effect snows will remain well south of
the Buffalo Metro area.
* WHEN…Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.
State Police Report 979 Crashes, 542 DUI Arrests Over the Thanksgiving Holiday
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) today released its annual Thanksgiving Holiday Crash and Enforcement report. During the Thanksgiving travel period of November 22–26, PSP investigated 979 vehicle crashes resulting in four fatalities. Alcohol was a factor in 73 crashes.
Troopers arrested 542 individuals for driving under the influence and issued more than 10,000 speeding citations over the five-day holiday weekend. Troopers also issued 1,187 citations for failing to wear a seat belt and 133 citations for not securing children in safety seats.
Table 1: Thanksgiving Weekend Crash Data
| Year | Total Crashes | Fatal Crashes | People Killed | People Injured | Alcohol-Related Crashes | Alcohol-Related Fatal Crashes |
| 2023 (5 days) | 979 | 4 | 4 | 197 | 73 | 0 |
| 2022 (5 days) | 970 | 1 | 1 | 196 | 48 | 0 |
Table 2: Thanksgiving Weekend Enforcement Data
| Year | DUI Arrests | Speeding Citations | Child Seat Citations | Seat Belt Citations | Other Citations |
| 2023 (5 days) | 542 | 10,590 | 133 | 1,187 | 18,870 |
| 2022 (5 days) | 539 | 9,252 | 138 | 1,088 | 15,887 |
More information on 2023 Thanksgiving enforcement, broken down by troop, is available here.
These statistics cover only those incidents investigated by the Pennsylvania State Police and do not include incidents to which other law enforcement agencies responded.
Bradford Area United Way Campaigns Heating Up
November 28, 2023 — The United Way of the Bradford Area is making a final call to action as it enters the last month of its “Stronger Together, Building a Better Community” fundraising campaign. With just nearly 30 days remaining, the organization is urging the community to unite and contribute to creating a positive impact on the region.
Joyce L. HANES, 87, of Westfield, PA
Joyce L. HANES, 87, of Westfield, PA, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 in her home.
Born August 31, 1936, in Potter Brook, she was the daughter of Earl Clifton and Goldie L. Glover Houghtaling. She was married to Frank H. Hanes, who predeceased her in 1988.
Joyce was a homemaker and a lifelong area resident.
Jeanette C. Matto, 86, formerly of 20 South Second St., Bradford, PA
Jeanette C. Matto, 86, formerly of 20 South Second St., Bradford, PA passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
David E. Hall, 83, of 68 Wildwood Avenue, Bradford, PA
David E. Hall, 83, of 68 Wildwood Avenue, Bradford, PA passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Olean General Hospital.
Born October 3, 1940, in Conneaut, OH, he was a son of the late Kenneth D. and Marrietta (Ely) Hall.
David was a 1961 graduate of Conneaut High School.
On October 12, 1962, he enlisted in the United States Army. He was assigned to the 82 Airborne at Fort Bragg, in North Carolina. He was honorably discharged on October 12, 1965.
On January 1, 1967, in Arlington VA, he married Sharon J. (Keller) Hall who survives. They resided in Arlington for a time, but soon returned to Conneaut where he worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Railroad from 1968 to 1988. In 1988 he moved to Bradford and he worked at the United States Post Office until he retired.
Wellsville Police Arrest Suspected Meth Dealer
Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Friday, November 24, 2023
On November 24, 2023 the Wellsville Police Department arrested Matthew J. Saunders, age 34, from Wellsville on numerous charges following multiple investigations.
Saunders was charged with two counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 5th degree and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell in the 5th degree for selling quantities of methamphetamine to agents of the Wellsville Police Department.
Wellsville Police Blotter
Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Wellsville Police arrested Shane M. Kelleher, age 54 of Wellsville, charging him with Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle 3rd (Class A Misdemeanor), Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 2nd (Unclassified Misdemeanor), Use Leased/Rented/Loaned vehicle without Interlock (Unclassified Misdemeanor), Speed not Reasonable & Prudent (Infraction) and No/Inadequate Lights (Infraction).
The charges stem from an incident that started on Scott Avenue in the Village that ended in a motor vehicle crash on the Buck Farm Road in the Town of Wellsville. Kelleher was issued an appearance ticket at the scene and released. Kelleher is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court on December 19th at 4:30 pm.
Jones Memorial Updates Monday Morning School Bus Crash in Wellsville
Jones Memorial Hospital
WELLSVILLE, NY (November 27, 2023) —
Early this morning, Jones Memorial Hospital began taking patients from a bus vs motor vehicle accident off Route 19 in the town of Wellsville – Wellsville Central School Bus #156. The hospital can report that all students involved in the incident have been transported safely to the hospital and families have been contacted and/or reunited.
Twenty patients have been treated and released, including 19 students and one bus driver. The driver of the motor vehicle was transported to Strong Memorial for further treatment.
The hospital would like to thank everyone involved in ensuring the safety of the students and drivers. Our thanks go out to the first responders, Wellsville Central School, EMS, hospital associates and medical staff as well as the NY State Police and Sheriff’s Department.
Patricia F. Falk, 55, of Benton Ave., Port Allegany, PA
Patricia F. Falk, 55, of Benton Ave., Port Allegany, PA passed away unexpectedly Saturday (Nov. 25, 2023) from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born January 21, 1968, in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Robert and Charlotte Howard Kontz. On Jan. 30, 2009, in Port Allegany, she married Ronald L. Falk, who died Apr. 28, 2014.
Patricia was co-owner of the former Ron’s Place Restaurant, Port Allegany, and worked most recently as a social support worker.
She enjoyed cooking, being with family, helping others, Sunday night bingo, camping, car rides, & concerts with her husband, & lived for her grandchildren.
Dale E. Clark, 52, of 7188 Park Ave., Friendship, NY
Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son
Dale E. Clark, 52, of 7188 Park Ave., Friendship, NY passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Golf Coast Medical Center, Ft. Myers Florida after a brief battle with cancer.
Born on December 28, 1970, in Cuba, he was a son of Edwin M. and Eleanor “Ellie” C. Boris Clark. In 1990, he met the former Holly E. Chamberlain and they spent the last 32 years raising a family and enjoying the life they built together.
Dale was a graduate of Friendship Central Schools Class of 1990. At a young age, he worked at Val-Dale Farms. He also worked as the used car manager for Team Chevrolet in Olean and Shults Auto Group in Bradford. He was currently the owner of Clarks Auto Sales in Friendship.
In 2022, After Hurricane Ian devasted parts of Florida he was offered a job as a Field Supervisor with Tetra Tech Inc. He was involved in the cleanup of Ft. Myers Beach, the Barrier Islands, Lovers Key Beach State Park in Cape Coral and numerous other waterways.
He was a car enthusiast, enjoyed being outdoors, landscaping, and most of all enjoyed spending time with his family.
He was a member and fire chief of the Friendship Fire Department, the Allegany County Fireman’s Association, and a social member of the Friendship American Legion Post 1168.
Cindy M. GREELEY, 67, of Coudersport, PA
Cindy M. GREELEY, 67, of Coudersport, PA, died Friday, November 24, 2023 in Williamsport North Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.
Born September 14, 1956, Coudersport, she was the daughter of Rex Gerald and Gladys Louise Kazimer Greeley.
A graduate of Austin Area High School, she was employed by the Northern Tier Children’s Home in Harrison Valley for several years. Cindy was a former member of Abundant Life Full Gospel Fellowship in Knoxville.
Bridge Restriction Announced on Route 414 in Brown Township, Lycoming County
Montoursville, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advising motorists in Lycoming County that the bridge, also known as Iron bridge, carrying Route 414 over the Pine Creek, in Brown Township, Lycoming County, will be restricted to 32 Tons, Except Combinations 40 Tons. The bridge is located approximately 1.2 miles north of Slate Run.
The restriction is being made based on a recent inspection indicating that the truss floor beam system is deficient and cannot carry legal loads safely.
School buses, emergency vehicles, and local-delivery trucks are below the posted load limit and will therefore be able to cross the structure one truck at a time.
The restriction will be in effect once the required signs are erected by a PennDOT maintenance crew in the near future.
Genesee Dispatched To Car/Bus Crash on SR 19 in Wellsville, NY
At 7:26 AM on Monday, Genesee Fire & Ambulances have been dispatched full response with rescue & ambulances to a bus/car crash on State Route 19 & Weidrick Road in Wellsville.
Update from NYSP: “On November 27, 2023, Troopers out of SP Wellsville responded to a collision involving a bus and a vehicle. Preliminary investigation reveals that a bus traveling on State Route 19 was struck by a vehicle. The operator of the vehicle is in serious condition. The eighteen passengers on the bus have no or minor injuries.
More details will be released as the investigation continues.”
Genesee Rescue truck RECALLED. Continue with 2 ambulances to scene. Ambulances now diverted to Wellsville station to stand by.
Route 19 is closed at this incident. Limited information as Allegany County scanner feed has been offline this morning. It is now back online.
I will try and list all departments:
Wellsville Fire
Wellsville Ambubalce
Independence Ambulance
Àndover Ambulance
Andover Fire
Genesee Ambulance
Genesee Fire
Medical Transport Service
Willing Fire