Another House Explosion
Ho Bott News
House explosion, unknown injuries, 2nd alarm fire, avoid area, massive response underway
Near the intersection of Maytown Road and Bossler Road, West Donegal Township, Lancaster County, PA
Wellsville Police Blotter
Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Wellsville Police arrested Zeldeth Hemmer, age 56, of Wellsville, charging her with Criminal Mischief 2nd (Class D Felony) and Public Lewdness (Class B Misdemeanor). The charges stem from an incident that took place on Howard Street on July 3rd.
Hemmer was also charged with another count of Criminal Mischief 2nd (Class D Felony) for an incident that took place on August 29th. Hemmer was processed and arraigned before Town of Wellsville Justice Graves. Hemmer was released and Hemmer is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court on October 17th at 4:30 pm.
Alana Corey is the Student of the Week at Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center
She is in the morning session of the Early Childhood Education program at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center. Alana is a senior enrolled at Port Allegany High School. Upon graduation, Alana would like to pursue her teaching certificate in special education.
Dr. Kyle Freeman Opens New Chiropractic Office in Coudersport
Coudersport Rotary Club hosted Dr. Kyle Freeman as a guest speaker at our August 31, 2023, meeting at A&W West End Grill.
Dr. Freeman is a Captain in the Army National Guard and just returned from a deployment to Poland in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
He graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in June 2021 and was an associate with an Iowa Chiropractic practice until he was deployed to Poland in July 2022.
Dr. Freeman recently opened Allegheny Mountain Wellness in Coudersport, PA. His business hours aren’t finalized yet as he is trying to gauge his customer’s needs. He’s open Monday through Friday and weekends by appointment.
More information can be found at Alleghenymountainwellness.janeapp.com
Thank you Dr. Kyle Freeman for speaking before Coudersport Rotary Club!
(Pictured: Rotarian Pat Northeimer, Dr. Kyle Freeman)
ServSafe Food Safety Certification
ServSafe is a certification program developed by the Restaurant Association Education Foundation. The course meets certification requirements for individuals who are responsible for the safe handling of food in restaurants, schools, elder care facilities, lodges, bed and breakfasts, community centers, and other food concessions (organizations or businesses that sell or prepare food on a regular basis).
This course, taught by Rick Kralj, Penn State Educator, is scheduled for Mondays, September 25 and October 2, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost is $185/person. The registration deadline is Monday, September 18th. To register, call (877) 489-1398 or go to http://extension.psu.edu/food-safety/serv-safe.
Penn College has an impressive week
Pennsylvania College of Technology teams and individuals in several fall sports had impressive outings over the past week:
Men’s/women’s cross-country
On Saturday at the United East Preview, the men’s team posted its first victory since Oct. 13, 2017, as it scored 41 points to top an 11-team field. Its last conference championship came in 2012 when it was a member of the Penn State University Athletic Conference, capping a 10-year championship run. Also, on Saturday, the women’s squad was sixth of nine teams.
Mitchell Campbell, of Riegelsville, led the men with a fourth-place individual finish in 29:08 over an 8K course and freshman Elaina Brady, of Big Cove Tannery, finished 13th in 33:22 over a 6K course to lead the women.
“Our entire men’s top seven ran well on a challenging course. They grouped together well. It was a quality mid-season effort,” second-year coach Tom Leeser said.
SCHEDULE/RESULTS
Wellsville Police Blotter
Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Friday, September 15, 2023
Wellsville Police arrested Dominica R. Howells, age 24, of Cuba, charging her with Criminal Mischief 3rd (Class E Felony) and Grand Larceny 4th (Class E Felony).
The charges stem from an incident that took place on Chamberlain Street in July. Howells was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Howells was released under pre-trial release conditions with the Allegany County Probation Department. Howells is due back in Wellsville Village Court on October 3rd at 4:30 pm.
Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Liberty Township
Liberty Township, McKean County
Route 155 Building
September 14, 2023
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Liberty Township was called to order at 8:30 A.M. by Chairman Dick Brown, Supervisor Neil Shepard, Supervisor Fred Ernst, and Secretary Cindy Speeth were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited by all.
REPORTS:
Robert W. Williams, 79, of Wellsville, New York
“Bicycle Bob”
Robert W. Williams, 79, of Wellsville, New York passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, at his daughter’s home surrounded by family.
Born on July 3, 1944, in Olean, he was a son of Dorr O. and Violet Burrows Williams Sr. On June 10, 1980, in Obi, he married the former Cindy R. Brockel who predeceased him on May 26, 2004.
He had worked at St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Mt. View Cemetery, and for Work and Silvas Construction Company. Bob was known for riding his bicycle all around Olean and Cuba and would collect pop cans wherever he went. During the winter months, he would shovel snow and with better weather would mow lawns and do landscaping work. He was well-known and loved.
Richard James Ring, 97, Auburndale, FL
At the age of 97, Rick peacefully passed away. He was a retired mechanical engineer. He is the son of the late Florence Lus Ring and James Ring. He was married to Brenda Ring.
Devoted father to Terrie Butts (Randy) and stepfather to Debra White (Thomas), Wayne Bradley (Krista), Ronald Bradley (Mary Beck), Kenneth Gable (Deborah), Pam Rocheford (Michael Camp).
Loving grandfather to Jesse Davis (Jayme), Susie Bailey (Kyle), Bob Butts (Alexandria), Kyle Butts (Shandi) and 11 step-grandchildren.
Adoring great-grandfather to Anthony Butts, Olivia Bailey, Rory Davis, Gavin Bailey, Nova Bailey, KJ Butts, Selena Butts, 12 step-great grandchildren and 7 step-great-great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by Patricia Ring (first wife) and Robert & Shirley Ring (brother & sister-in-law).
He was a member of Winter Haven Christian Church. He was an avid fisherman and always enjoyed a good fresh fish fry.
The burial will be at Chestnut Hill Cemetery in Portville, NY.
For those who wish, the family requests donations to Shriners Hospital for Children, C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation or Good Shepherd Hospice in his honor.
