Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, November 11, 2023, in observance of Veterans Day.
The full-service center in Harrisburg and the Pittsburgh Driver License Center location will also close Friday, November 10, 2023.
On Wednesday, November 15, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection will host a Webinar Hearing to gather public input on Draft Addendum II to Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped Bass.
At 12:20 PM on Tuesday, Galeton Fire Dept. has been dispatched to a vehicle crash at Rt. 6 & Blackberry Lane in Gaines Township. Police state no injuries, but fluids have leaked.
Wellsville Police arrested Joseph J.M. Conley, age 33 of Wellsville, charging him with Strangulation 2nd (Class D Felony), Assault 3rd (Class A Misdemeanor), Criminal Obstruction of Breathing (Class A Misdemeanor), Resisting Arrest (Class A Misdemeanor), Aggravated Harassment 2nd (Class A Misdemeanor) and Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class A Misdemeanor).
The charges stem from an incident that took place on Pine Street. Conley was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson.
Conley was committed to the Allegany County Jail on $5,000.00 cash bail or $10,000.00 property bond or $20,000.00 partially secured bond. Conley is due back in Wellsville Village Court on November 7th at 4:30 pm.
Potter County Human Services has multiple openings for County Caseworker 2/ICM positions in the Children and Youth Department. The positions will be located at a school within Potter County and/or Potter County Human Services in Roulette.
Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Wurm Johnston, born April 2, 1950, to the late Leroy and Dorothy (Luchs) Wurm, has passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, November 5th.
She was a devoted daughter, loving wife, cherished mother, and doting grandmother. Jackie was united in marriage with the love of her life, Michael ‘Mike’ Johnston, who preceded her in death, on July 6, 1968.
Jackie’s life was defined by her unwavering faith, and she always turned to God for guidance during challenging times. Her strong sense of humor brought joy to those around her, and she continued to share laughter and jokes until her final moments.
James E. “Jim” Wilson, 77, of Ridgway, PA died on November 4, 2023, at Bradford Manor after a lengthy illness.
He was born on September 16, 1946, in Ridgway, a son of the late Lyle “Tug” Wilson.
On August 7, 1976, he married Kathlene Miller who survives.
Jim was a lifelong resident of Ridgway. He spent his time working on the Wilson farm and working as a machinist at GKN. Jim enjoyed hunting, star trek, and westerns.
LIVERPOOL, NY—Gregory L. “Greg” Lawton, 58, of Liverpool, formerly of Bolivar, NY passed away unexpectedly in his home from an apparent stroke on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
Born on Tuesday, October 5, 1965 in Olean, he was a son of Lynn R. and Nada J. Burger Lawton.
Greg was a graduate of Bolivar High School and later attained his Associate’s Degree in carpentry from Alfred Ag Tech in Wellsville.
Greg was employed as a cabinet maker by One Source Millwork in East Syracuse.
Fay E. Campbell, 90, a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and GiGi, of 5185 Nichols Run, Limestone, NY passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023, with her family by her side at her residence.
Born December 21, 1932, in Olean NY, she was a daughter of the late Ernest G. and Aveh O. (Everetts) Marvin. She attended the Little Red School House on Nichols Run, and later graduated from Limestone Union Free School in 1950.
On March 20, 1954, in Allegany, NY, she married Lyle R. Campbell, who passed away December 1, 2000.
Fay worked for Bell Telephone in the 50’s, raised her family and returned to work in the cafeteria at Limestone Union Free School in the 70’s and 80’s.
Shortly before 3 p.m., Allentown was dispatched along with Alma for a reported Wildfire in a remote area off Dutton Hollow Rd.
Allentown 6 and 50 responded within 2 minutes of dispatch, due to the distance and remote area Allentown 50 requested equipment from Potter County dept 37 and 39. While Allentown units were approaching the scene dispatch advised 2nd call reported fire was contained. 50 confirmed that report and canceled all incoming units.
Allentown 6 operated on the scene for approximately 45 minutes extinguishing hot spots
At 1612 Saturday afternoon Tower 1 was requested to the City of Salamanca for a working house fire. City firefighters arrived on scene under the direction of Lt. 1-31(Lewis). BCFD was given orders to assist with fire attack and overhaul.
Branden was the son of Stacey VanTreese and Steve Lampman. He was the brother of Careesha Lampman and Ashley (Alan) Sherwood.
Branden was not your average 36 year old man. He had a very close relationship with his parents, nieces, nephews and family in general. Branden would eat, sleep and breathe for those he loved. He never made plans of his own but stayed busy watching all of the children in his life excel in extra-curricular activities. He never missed an event he was invited to. He loved all sports – especially golf, fast-pitch softball and cornhole. He played in every tournament he knew of. Branden was a lover of all music and was one of those people that never complained over which station was playing. He had a cane corso, Luna, that will miss him dearly as she was his baby.
On November 3, 2023, Branden had just finished work for Osmose Utilities Services as a laborer. He packed his bags and hit the road headed home from Levittown to Harrison Valley, PA. Branden was on the PA Turnpike in a construction zone when his Chevy Sonic broke down while in the lane of traffic. The area of construction that Branden was in is called a “cattle chute.” This is where the lanes shift and there is no shoulder to pull-off for emergencies. When Branden’s vehicle became disabled, he pulled off as best he could. Branden was on the phone with his Dad moments prior to the accident. Branden, while inside of his vehicle, was struck by a dump truck. Branden’s vehicle was almost unrecognizable, crushing the rear end of his car up to the dashboard. Branden lost his life due to a car malfunction in the worst place possible.
I am Cody Metcalf, one of Branden’s cousins and lifelong friends. We spent nearly everyday of our childhood together and to this day, we were together more often than not. Branden and I worked for the same company more times than I can count and we followed each other everywhere. I made this gofundme to help his parents lay him to rest. Branden was the most selfless, caring and trustworthy friend I have ever had. He will be missed by all that knew him. The money raised will go towards travel expenses, funeral costs and to host a celebration of life in Branden’s memory.
Branden is not yet home and his services are incomplete. More information will be posted in the following days. Thank you everyone.