Richard Todero, 66, of Greensburg, PA
Richard Todero of Greensburg, PA passed away, Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Kent General Hospital. He was 66.
Richard was born May 29, 1957 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to the late Richard Ralph Torero and Mary Kantz Todero.
He served in the United States Air Force retiring in 1995 after 20 years, and many deployments worldwide. He was a jack of all trades, very giving, caring man, a good dad, fully supporting his children in all their endeavors. Richard was a member of the American Legion Jerome Post #802 and former Commander.
Organization Meeting of the Allegany County Board of Legislators
The Organization Meeting of the Board of Legislators will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. for the purpose of selecting a Chairman of the Board and such other officers as may be needed, and for the conduct of any business which may properly come before any regular meeting of said Board. The meeting will be livestreamed at:
https://www.facebook.com/alleganycountyny/
Brenda Rigby Riehle, Clerk of the Board
Allegany County Board of Legislators
Patricia A. Harrier, 64, of Austin, PA
Patricia A. Harrier, 64, of Austin, PA passed away Wednesday (December 27, 2023) at her home in Austin with her husband by her side.
Born May 18, 1959, in St. Mary’s, Pat was the daughter of Elmer and Betty (Heivly) Stengel. She grew up “on the hill” in a family-built pink house in Emporium.
Pat is a 1977 graduate of Cameron County High School, and she attended the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. She served as Township Secretary for Shippen and Roulette Townships for many years.
Pat loved music and attending concerts with her husband Bill. A self-described hippie, Pat could often be found flashing a peace sign while singing and dancing to her favorite songs. She also enjoyed gardening and loved animals, especially her cats and dog Whitman.
Bradford Area United Way Student Ambassadors Surpass Fundraising Target with $500 from Penny Wars
The United Way Student Ambassadors at Bradford Area High School are proud to announce the success of their recent Penny Wars fundraiser, which raised an impressive $500 to contribute to the United Way’s Annual Campaign. The initiative aimed not only to raise a sense of community and philanthropy within the school but also to support the broader mission of the United Way in the local region.
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to EQT ARO LLC in Cascade Township, Lycoming County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/22/2023 to EQT ARO LLC in Cascade Township, Lycoming county. 78a56(a) – TEMPORARY STORAGE – Operator failed to contain regulated substances and wastes used at or generated at a well site in a tank, series of tanks or other storage structures approved by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-12-22 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Gloria M. Wright, 80, of Warren, Pa.
Gloria M. Wright, 80, of Warren, Pa., died Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at her home, after suffering an apparent heart attack.
She was born June 15, 1943, in Dunkirk, New York. She was the daughter of Murray R. Cain and Edward and Mildred Cain Wysocki.
She has been a Warren Co. resident since 1976 and formerly lived in Russell, PA. Gloria was a 1961 graduate of Dunkirk High School. She was employed with the Irvine Distribution Center for New Process Company, retiring from there after 25 years of employment.
Alex and Xander Rixford, Eldred, PA
Eldred- Alex and Xander Rixford, infant twin boys of Justin Rixford and Brittany Ray, passed away before birth on Saturday (December 16, 2023) at UPMC Cole.
Surviving is one brother; Jacob Ray, two sisters; Lakin Ray and Aurora Rixford, Paternal grandparents Michael Rixford of Eldred, and Bobbie Brawley of Eldred, Maternal grandmother Diane Simar of Emporium, three Aunts; Shannon Rixford, Brandi Rixford and Tiffany Simar.
Memorial contributions may be made to Justin Rixford and Brittany Ray 12 Stateline Rd Ext., Eldred, Pa 16731.
Online condolences may be made at www.framefuneralhome.com
Potter County Is Hiring Multiple Positions
Position Opening
Potter County Sheriff Department
Full Time Secretary/Clerk II
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a full-time Secretary/Clerk II in the Sheriff’s Department. Job descriptions/applications can be obtained from Potter County CareerLink and/or on the Potter County Sheriff’s web page: Potter County Pennsylvania …Sheriff (pottercountypa.net). Completed resumes and applications can be emailed to Danielle Gietler at dgietler@pottercountypa.net. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, December 29, 2023.
Position Opening
Potter County Treasurer Department
Part Time On-Call Secretary Clerk
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a part-time on-call Secretary/Clerk in the Treasurer Office. Job descriptions/applications can be obtained from Potter County CareerLink and/or on the Potter County Treasurer web page: Potter County Pennsylvania …Treasurer’s Office (pottercountypa.net). Completed resumes and applications can be emailed to Danielle Gietler at dgietler@pottercountypa.net Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., December 29, 2023.
Position Opening
Potter County Public Defender Office
Full Time Administrative Assistant
The Potter County Public Defender will be accepting applications for a full-time Administrative Assistant in the Public Defender’s Office. Job descriptions/applications can be obtained from Potter County CareerLink and/or on the Potter County Public Defender’s web page: Potter County Pennsylvania …Public Defender’s Office (pottercountypa.net). Completed resumes and applications can be emailed to Danielle Gietler at dgietler@pottercountypa.net. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., December 29, 2023.
Position Opening
Potter County Public Defender’s Office
Full Time Secretary Clerk
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a full-time Secretary/Clerk in the Public Defender’s Office. Job descriptions/applications can be obtained from Potter County CareerLink and/or on the Potter County Public Defender’s Office web page: https://pottercountypa.net . Completed resumes and applications can be emailed to Danielle Gietler at dgietler@pottercountypa.net . Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., December 29, 2023.
Potter County is an equal opportunity employer.
Potter County Commissioners
Nancy J. Grupp, Chair
Paul W. Heimel, Commissioner
Barry Hayman, Commissioner
Attest: Jessica M. Giebel, Chief Clerk
Wellsville Police Blotter
Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Wellsville Police arrested Grace E. Smith, age 51 of Wellsville, following a Search Warrant that was conducted on Howard Street in the Village. As a result of the Search Warrant, Smith was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd (Class A Felony), Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd (Class B Felony), Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 5th (Class D Felony), Criminal use of Drug Paraphernalia 2nd (Class A Misdemeanor), Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class A Misdemeanor) and Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled person 2nd (Class A Misdemeanor). Smith was additionally charged with 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 5th (Class D Felony), 2 Counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance 5th (Class D Felony) for incidents that took place in January and February of 2023. Smith was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Smith was committed to the Allegany County Jail without bail. Smith is due back in Wellsville Village Court on January 16th at 4:30 pm.
Roulette Township Supervisors will be holding a special meeting
The Roulette Township Supervisors will be holding a special meeting
on December 28, 2023, at 4:30 p.m., concerning the passing of the
2024 budget. The Roulette Township Supervisors would like to
announce that they will be holding their annual organizational meeting
on January 2, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
The regular meeting for January will
be announced after the supervisors have designated at day and time.
It will be held at the township office, at 80 Railroad Ave., Roulette PA.
This building is handicap accessible.
The Roulette Township Auditors will be hold their organizational meeting on January 3, 2024, at 6 p.m., at the Roulette Township office, at 80 Railroad Ave., Roulette, PA 16746
Steven L. “Cookie” Cook, 70, of 7557 Emerson Road., Wirt, NY
Husband, Father, Grandfather
Steven L. “Cookie” Cook, 70, of 7557 Emerson Road, Wirt, NY passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Olean General Hospital.
Born on December 29, 1952, in Olean, he was a son of Lawrence C. and Donna J. Peck Cook, Sr. On October 13, 2001, in Richburg, he married the former Marie A. Dunmire who survives.
He was a graduate of Richburg Central School Class of 1970. He then enlisted in the United States Army from August 8, 1972 until being honorably discharged on August 8, 1975. He received the National Defense Service Medal and Marksman Medal for both hand grenades and rifles.
Cookie worked at Dresser Rand with his father for a short period of time, but was a well-known in the logging industry, owning his own business Cooks Logging until his passing.
He was an excellent athlete and was extremely competitive. He still held several high school records. He was an avid golfer and played on the town softball league for many years. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all his family was the most important to him.
Steve was inducted in the Allegany County Sports Hall of Fame and bowled the first 300 game and first 800 series at Good Times in Olean. He also had 10/300 games in his bowling career.