ELK COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Two people are facing multiple drug charges after officers responded to a fatal overdose in Elk County Wednesday, according to police.
According to a criminal complaint, Crystal Hause, 37, arranged a meeting through Facebook messages to meet Dustin Smith, 39, in order to purchase drugs for the victim.
Police say that, once Hause obtained the drugs, she delivered them to the victim who then smoked heroin and fentanyl. Read more here………..
At 3:55 PM on Saturday, Firefighters from several departments have been dispatched to a possible structure fire at St. Jude’s at Alfred State campus. Smoke is reported in the basement.
BRADFORD – Fire and emergency response organizations in Cameron, McKean and Potter counties have been awarded more than $425,000 in grants from the state, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) announced today.
“Our fire and EMS companies across the state, and especially in rural areas like ours, are struggling financially and these grants go a long way toward helping to meet their needs,” Causer said. “We owe a great debt of gratitude to the men and women who work so hard to protect our communities, and I am pleased we can continue to support them with this valuable funding.”
The funding comes from an ongoing grant program created by the Legislature and administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). All funding comes from the proceeds from slot machine gaming, and not General Fund tax revenue.
Since its inception, the program has provided more than $8.2 million in funding to fire and ambulance companies in the three-county area. Projects eligible for funding include construction or renovation of a fire or ambulance company facility, purchase or repair of equipment, training, or reduction of existing debt.
Following is a list of local fire and ambulance companies and the amount of their grant awards. All companies that apply and meet requirements outlined by OSFC receive funding. Companies must file a grant agreement with OFSC to receive their grants.
Cameron County
Cameron County Ambulance Service Inc., Emporium – $10,000.
Emporium Fire Department Inc., Emporium – $11,861.25.
Mountaineer Search and Rescue, Emporium – $11,861.25.
McKean County
Bradford City Fire Department, Bradford – $10,000 for EMS operations; $15,000 for fire company operations.
Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department, Bradford – $15,000.
Clermont Volunteer Fire Department, Mount Jewett – $11,861.25.
Corydon Township Volunteer Fire Department, Bradford – $12,598.14.
Derrick City Volunteer Fire Department, Derrick City – $12,598.14.
Hilltop Volunteer Fire Department, Cyclone – $12,106.88.
Kane Volunteer Fire Department, Kane – $11,861.25.
Lafayette Township Volunteer Fire Department, Lewis Run – $12,106.88.
Lewis Run Volunteer Fire Department, Lewis Run – $11,861.25.
Mount Jewett Area Ambulance Association, Mount Jewett – $10,000.
Mount Jewett Volunteer Fire Department, Mount Jewett – $12,106.88.
Norwich Township Fire Department, Crosby – $11,861.25
Otto Township Volunteer Fire Department, Duke Center – $11,861.25.
Port Allegany Fire Department, Star Hose Company No. 1, Port Allegany – $15,000.
Port Area Ambulance Service Inc., Port Allegany – $10,000.
Smethport Fire Department Inc., Smethport – $12,045.
Potter County
Austin Volunteer Fire Department, Austin – $10,000 for EMS operations; $13,335.03 for fire company operations.
At 7 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 4, the 35 fourth through tenth graders participating in Hamilton-Gibson’s Winter Theatre Arts Camp are giving public performances of the one-hour adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical “Cats” at the Clark Wood Elementary School Auditorium at 110 Addison Hill Road in Elkland.
All of the characters in the play are cats of various ages and sizes, each with a distinct personality.
The show is a full hour of singing and dancing with very little dialogue. The music is unique and fun as are the costumes, make-up and scenery.
Auditions for three male and eight female roles and the 11-member Greek chorus for “The Moons of Jupiter,” a play being produced by Hamilton-Gibson’s Women’s Project, are this Saturday, Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. and this coming Monday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Warehouse Theatre Gallery at 3 Central Avenue in Wellsboro.
Auditions for the chorus only will be at 9 a.m. this Saturday, Feb. 4, also in the Gallery. “That should make it faster for those auditioning for the chorus only,” said Director Lilace Guignard.
“The job of the Greek chorus is to explain to the audience what has happened in the world,” she said.
“I am encouraging children, teenagers and adults to try out for the Greek chorus, especially those who are interested in being on stage but not in memorizing a lot of lines,” said Guignard.
“It’s important to me that children who can memorize some lines and follow directions be part of the Greek chorus because they are most affected by climate change, which is what this play is about,” Guignard said.
“On the other hand, I know the script might not be as much fun for children. Even though there are fun and silly moments and it ends with hope, the overall play does not shy away from dark intensity,” she said.
The eight female roles are: one astrophysicist, three goddesses who are the daughters of Zeus, and four famous male scientists. The three roles for men are: Zeus, king of the gods, his son Hermes and a bartender.
Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 21 and 22 and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 23 in the Warehouse Theatre at 3 Central Avenue in Wellsboro.
For more information about the auditions, email the director at lilacemellin@gmail.com or call the Hamilton-Gibson office at 570-724-2079.
On February 2nd, 2023 at approximately 1017 hrs City of Bradford Police responded to 44 East Corydon Street for a disturbance.
Upon arrival Officer located Nicole Kornacki on scene and there was and active Protection from Abuse Order in place that evicted her from that property.
Officers placed Kornacki under arrest for the violation and during arrest discovered she was in possession of Controlled Substances and paraphernalia.
Magistrate Cercone arraigned Kornacki and she was remanded to McKean County Jail on $5000 cash bail.
Arrest Date: Thursday, February 2, 2023 – 10:17am Reference ID: 2023-02021018 Charges: PFA Violation and 780-113 A16 Possession Controlled Substance Incident Type: Drugs / Narcotics Violation Source: City of Bradford Police Department
At 10:32 AM on Saturday, Portville Fire Dept. has been dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 1036 Portville-Olean Road. Westons MIlls is on standby for possible response.
Sheryl L. Sirianni, 74, of Highland Rd., Kane, PA passed away peacefully on Feb. 1, 2023 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born July 11, 1948 in Kane, daughter of the late John and Alice (Irons) Chubon. She was preceded in death by her sister Patricia Chubon-Hall, son-in-law, Kenneth VanGiesen, and her beloved dachshund, Buddy.
Sherry is survived by her husband, Frank and their four children; Alison Sirianni of Berea, OH, Matthew (Aimee) Sirianni of Kane, Erin Sirianni of Erie and Jeanna (Adam) Blint of Portersville. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren, Derek, Andy, Claire, Colin, Camden, Jackson and Nora.
She was a Kane High graduate of the Class of 1966. She married her high school sweetheart in 1967 and began a 20-year Air Force journey which took them all over the world. They started their family with the birth of Alison in San Antonio, TX, followed by the birth of Matthew in Montgomery, AL. Erin was then born in Tampa, FL and Jeanna was born in Plattsburgh, NY.
Sherry was a two-time kidney transplant recipient, with her first transplanted kidney at the age of 22 donated by her mother, Alice. That kidney lasted over 40 years. Her second transplanted kidney was donated by family friend, Ron Duffley.
She was a proud stay at home mother. In her years, she held various jobs around Kane, such as, Quality Markets, IU9, Head Start, Roma Gardens and running an in-home day care. She was the owner of the Ivy Cottage and loved holding craft classes and selling at craft shows. She was active with her daughters in Girl Scouts, a member of the Beta Sigma Phi, and the local Red Hats Society.
In her retirement years, she and Frank enjoyed traveling the United States and Canada in their RV, visiting all but two states in the US. Sherry had a love for Mexican food and loved stopping for a meal whenever she had the chance.
Special thanks to the Warren DaVita Dialysis team and the doctors and nurses at UPMC Hamot.
Friends are invited to attend a visitation at the Cummings Funeral Home on Monday (Feb. 6) from 4:00-7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Callistus Catholic Church, with the Rev. William O’Brien as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Callistus Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Sherry’s name.
Michael Edward Emer, age 37, of James City, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
Michael was born in James City on May 12, 1985, the son of Sally Ann Emer and the grandson of Lois and the late Edward Emer.
Michael attended Kane Area High School and Graduated from Triangle Tech. Mike had various jobs throughout the years, currently employed at Marty Niklas Logging. It is said that he would “give the shirt off his back” and was always willing to help others when needed. Mike greatly enjoyed listening to music and was a huge sports fan, especially following the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, Penguins, and of course Kane Wolves. Sports being one of the many things that bonded Mike with his shadow, Arlo. You couldn’t walk around town without seeing them greeting and talking to every soul who walked by. Arlo was Michaels entire world.
Michael is survived by his mother, Sally (Brad Hillman) Emer of Cranberry Township, his brother, Kyle (Lacey) Paup of LaVale, MD, his sister Brooke Balliet of Kane, his brother Hunter (Hannah) Balliet of Saxonburg, his grandmother Lois Emer of Kane, and the joy of his life, his son, Arlo Emer. Survivors also include his uncles Cy Emer and Bob (Joy) Emer. Others that were part of Mike’s life include, Lea Brown (mother of Arlo) and her daughter, Layla, former step-grandparents Tom (Alice) Balliet, Janet (Barry) Ewing and former step-father, Doug Balliet. Cousins include, John, Allison, Olivia Emer and nephews, Sebastian and Graham Paup.
Michael was preceded in death by his grandfather, Edward Emer and his aunt, Brenda Emer.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of services.
OLEAN – Geraldine L. Monroe, of The Pines Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, of Olean, formerly of Aspen Towers, passed away Tuesday (Jan. 31, 2023).
Geraldine was born Dec. 26, 1929, in Shinglehouse, Pa. and was the daughter of Ferdinand and Naomi Green Cross. On June 16, 1950, in Wellsville, she married Lawrence F. Monroe Sr.. who predeceased her June 21, 1970.
Geraldine was a 1947 graduate of Bolivar Central School.
She was a member of the Olean Community Evangelical Church. Geraldine was a cashier and office manager at Loblaws for 37 years.
She was a member of the UFCW and enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo, working and spending time with her family.
Geraldine is survived by her two children, Kerry E. Monroe of Allegany and Patricia A. Lyman of Olean; six grandchildren, Eric (Nicole) Bailey, Steven Bailey, Alicia Bailey, Lawrence (Jasmine) Monroe, Joshua (Emily) Monroe and Emily Monroe; many great- and great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Carl (Margaret) Cross of Wellsville; brother-in-law, Floyd Merriam of Houghton; and many nieces and nephews.
Along with her husband, Lawrence, Geraldine was predeceased by her parents; her sisters, Elizabeth Lawton and Betty J. Merriam; and her granddaughter, Laura Bailey.
Friends will be received from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 4, 2023) at the Olean Community Church, 145 S. 26th St., Olean, at which time a memorial service will be held. The Rev. Bryan Garrett will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Olean Community Church, at 145 S. 26th St., Olean, NY 14760.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2/02/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Auburn Twp, Susquehanna 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.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/31/2023 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Ridgway Twp, Elk county. SWMA 610(1) – UNLAWFUL CONDUCT – Person dumped or deposited, or permitted the dumping or depositing, of solid waste onto the surface of the ground or underground or into the waters of the Commonwealth, without a permit for the dumping of such solid wastes from DEP.
At 9:24 AM on Saturday, Ridgway Fire & EMS dispatched to a car into a pole crash at Depot Street & Erie Avenue with an unconscious male. Pole is sheared off.
The Potter County Farmers Winter Market will be indoors at the Riley Gallery, next to the Crittenden, the first Saturday of the month from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The next market will be this Saturday, February 4th. Here is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Saturday. We will have a selection of goat milk soap bars, shampoo bars, lotions, and bath bombs. We have many scents back in stock. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.
BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce. We will have sweet winter carrots, spaghetti squash, butternut squash and more. Stop by and learn more about our CSA Shares. We accept cash, credit cards, and SNAP. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com
CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the February 4th Farmers Market with artisan breads, requested breads, take out soup, cookies, jams from local fruit, and sweet treats. Taking requests for during the month delivery or for next months market.
BLACK CATS AND PAPERCRAFTS is planning on being there with charms, quilled paper light boxes, wall hangings, hair accessories, paper and resin jewelry and other assorted paper crafts. We also have some Valentines cards and gifts. For more information, or to make a custom order contact Leon at blackcatsandpapercrafts@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page to see sneak peeks of the new things we’re making at https://facebook.com/blackcatsandpapercrafts
Howard F. “Hooper” Bajor, 84, of Austin, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at his home.
Howard was born on March 7, 1938, in Glen Gardner, NJ the son of the late Felix and Elin (Gudmundson) Bajor. February of 1961, he married the former Dorothy Hoagland and they celebrated 59 years of marriage until her passing on December 4, 2020.
Howard worked many years as a self-employed logger. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving from 1961-1963 in Korea in the K9 unit. After retirement he worked for the Potter County Jail as a guard for 10 years. Howard was a founding member of the Austin Dam Association, and was a member of the Austin Vets Club, Trout Unlimited, and Healing Waters. He was active with the Austin Boy Scout Troop 524. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and was an active bow hunter in the early days of the sport.
Howard is survived by a son, Steven (Melanie) Bajor of Emporium; a grandson Eric (Natalya) Orsich of Duluth MN; and a brother, Robert (Darlene) Bajor of Easton. In addition to his wife and parents, Howard was preceded in death by a brother, Martin Bajor.
At Howard’s request there will be no visitation or service. The family suggest memorial contributions in Howard’s name be made to the Mountaineers Search and Rescue, P.O. Box 265, Emporium, PA 15834, Austin Vol. Fire Company & Ambulance Association, 42 Main St., Austin, PA 16720, or to UPMC-Cole Patterson Cancer Center, 1001 East Second St., Coudersport, PA 16915
The family has entrusted Howard’s arrangements to the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 N. East St., Coudersport. To share your fondest memories of Howard, or to sign his guestbook, please visit www.thomasfickinger.com.
Stephen H. Knight, 75, of 346 Water Works Road, Ridgway, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 3, 2023 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home.
Dean J. Predmore, 50, of Coudersport, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, surrounded by family and friends.
Dean was born on November 20, 1972, in Coudersport the son of the late Gary Predmore and Carol (Shalkowski) Predmore of Coudersport. He married the former Laura L. Knight on June 7, 1997 and they celebrated 25 years of marriage.
Dean was a graduate of Coudersport Area High School, Class of 1991. He most recently served as the Potter County Operations and Training Officer and Deputy EMC. For over 30 years he served as a member of the Potter County EMA and 911 programs. He was a member of the North Central Regional Task Force serving on numerous committees and was currently the Chairman of the Regions Training Committee. Dean was an active member of the Potter County Emergency Services Council serving as Treasurer. He was also a member of the Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, serving for over 30 years holding many positions within that organization. Dean was a life member of the Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department and held many positions over his 30 years of service as well. His volunteer service to his community is an example of someone who genuinely wanted to give of themselves without remuneration because it was the right thing to do. He was the proprietor of D.P. Enterprises and worked for both Adelphia Communications Corporation and Wending Creek Farms. Dean was a member of St. Eulalia Catholic Church, and Knights of Columbus. Dean enjoyed roller skating, camping, setting off fireworks, going to the beach, and was an avid NASCAR fan.
In addition to his wife and mother, Dean is survived by a brother, Joel (Julie) Predmore of Denver; a sister, Colleen (Bill) Majot of Coudersport; and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation, Wednesday, February 8, 2023, from 10am to 11 am at St. Eulalia Catholic Church, 6 East Maple St., Coudersport where a Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11am with Rev. Daniel Hoffman, officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions in Dean’s name be made to the North Central Regional Task Force c/o PICCC Cheryl Johnson, 2595 Clyde Ave. #1, State College, PA 16801 or to the Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, 122 East Second Street, Coudersport, PA 16915
The family has entrusted Dean’s arrangements to the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 N. East St., Coudersport. To share your fondest memories of Dean, or to sign his guestbook, please visit www.thomasfickinger.com.