Coroner, PSP release new details on investigation into body found near I-80 in Clearfield County
Clearfield Co., PA (WJAC) — Clearfield County coroner Kim Shaffer-Snyder has confirmed new details regarding the investigation into a dead body that was found in a wooded area near Interstate 80 earlier this week.
Shaffer-Snyder says that an autopsy has been completed and the cause of death is still pending.
She notes that while an identity has not been released, authorities have determined that the body is that of a 25 to 30-year-old white female.
State police add that the woman is approximately 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weighed approximately 105 pounds, with dark hair and blue eyes. Read more…..
Wellsville Woman Charged With Arson on North Broad Street on May 1st
Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Wellsville Police arrested Jessica L. Morrison, age 32, of Wellsville, charging her with Arson 2nd (Class B Felony), Reckless Endangerment 1st (Class D Felony) and Criminal Mischief 2nd (Class D Felony).
The charges stem from an investigation into a fire which was set at an occupied apartment building located at 46 North Broad Street on May 1st.
Morrison was processed and arraigned by Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Morrison was committed to the Allegany County Jail without bail. Morrison is due back in Wellsville Village Court on June 6th at 4:30 pm.
Wellsville Police would like to thank the Wellsville Volunteer Fire Department, Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp, Allegany County Fire Investigators, New York State Police, and the Allegany County District Attorney’s Office for their assistance during the investigation.
Additionally, we like to thank the Wellsville community. Information was obtained through community involvement which initially led investigators to Morrison becoming a person of interest.
Donald I. Keller, 93, of Senior Commons at Powder Mill, York, PA formerly of Emporium, PA
Donald I. Keller, 93, of Senior Commons at Powder Mill, York, PA formerly of Emporium, PA passed away at Senior Commons at Powder Mill, York, PA on Wednesday night (May 3, 2023). He was born July 23, 1929 in Renovo, PA a son of the late Russell W. and Mable Nesman Keller. On April 22, 1955 in Emporium, PA he married the late Carol Elaine Rigby Keller.
Don served, for two years with the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Emporium and the Miller-Raffaele Post 6221, VFW. He worked for Johnson’s Auto Sales as a mechanic and for the Cameron County School District for 26 years in the maintenance department. He was a deer hunter from the age of 9 years old. Knew the local woods and trails like the back of his hand. He enjoyed gardening, spending time with family.
He is survived by a daughter, Kay A. Sullivan, York, PA; son, Donald R. (Karen) Keller, Glen Arm, MD; six grandchildren: Mandy (Priest) Arnold (Sean), York, PA/Progresso Mexico, Sean Ryan (Gina) Sullivan, Dallastown, PA, Jack Keller, Raleigh, NC, Haley (Keller) Cole (William), Elizabethtown, NC, David Keller and Cassandra Keller, Emporium; four great grandchildren: Allison, Colin and Evan Sullivan, Axel Moate.
In addition to his parents and wife Don was preceded in death by a son, David A. Keller and two sisters, Eileen Miller and Patricia McGregor.
Funeral Service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 306 S. Spruce St, Emporium, PA on Tuesday (May 9, 2023) at 12:00 PM with Rev. Dr. Andrew P. Spore, Pastor, officiating. A Military Service by the Cameron County Memorial Detail will follow the service. The family will receive friends at Church one hour prior to the funeral service.
Burial will be in the Gilmore Cemetery, Austin, PA.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Gilmore Cemetery Association, 72 Innsbruck Dr., Emporium, PA 15834 or to DAV -Disabled American Veterans or The First United Methodist Church, 306 S. Spruce St., Emporium, PA 15834.
Seneca Resources Drilling Rig On Fire in Delmar Township
At 7:00 PM on Thursday, Wellsboro & Middlebury Fire Depts. have been dispatched to a drilling Rig Fire at 669 Oak Ridge Trail in Delmar Township. Smoke is seen from Route 6. Tankers from Lawrenceville & Mansfield requested.
An electrical fire in the drilling rig is reported.
7:45 PM–Fire is UNDER CONTROL.
Emporium Borough Manager Stretch Reed Recognized With State Award
PA State Rep. Martin Causer
Congratulations to Emporium Borough Manager Stretch Reed for earning the 2023 Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Career Recognition Award through the Governor’s Center for Local Government Services! A member of borough council for 10 years, Stretch became borough manager in 2007. Throughout his time with the borough, he has worked hard on behalf of the community and citizens of Emporium. I was honored to present him with a House citation in recognition of his dedication.
Envirothon Competition at the PA Lumber Museum
Potter County Conservation District
On Tuesday, May 2nd, the Potter County Conservation District held our annual Envirothon Competition at the PA Lumber Museum. 14 Teams from 5 different schools braved the cold to “Accept the Natural Challenge”.
This year’s winning team was “Skrimply and the Little Soil People” from Coudersport. Second Place went to the “Scat Sniffers” of Oswayo Valley. Third Place was “Kicking Sassafras” from Coudersport. Thank you to all our participants, volunteers, and sponsors.
Registration Now Open for NPRC’s Summer 2023 Semester
Do your future plans include postsecondary education? Northern PA Regional College (NPRC) brings affordable education to you. Their Summer 2023 semester begins Monday, June 5th. Twelve courses are being offered, including Introduction to Psychology, Interpersonal Communication, Foundations of Math and Environmental Biology, to name a few. These courses are part of five associate degrees – Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Liberal Studies, and Social Sciences. Of course, if you are not interested in pursuing an associate degree at this time, NPRC’s team will help you select courses or training that meets whatever goal you’d like to achieve.
These courses are perfect for recent high school graduates, mid-career adults seeking to advance in their career or begin a new one, and even current eligible high school juniors and seniors who want to earn college credits while still in high school. This program is designed to be affordable at 70% less than the average tuition at brick-and-mortar institutions. Students with a high school diploma or its equivalent pay $185 per credit and receive guaranteed admission. Current high school students pay $60 per credit. Institutional Aid and scholarship opportunities are available.
These courses will be offered at the Education Council’s Coudersport office, as well as more than 20 additional locations throughout northwestern Pennsylvania. Apply now and see why Brighter Futures Begin at NPRC.
The priority application deadline is Monday, May 29. For more information, contact the Student Services team, at info@rrcnpa.org or (814) 230-9010.
Veronica Frances Ferragine, 97, of 401 Chestnut Street, Johnsonburg, PA.
Veronica Frances Ferragine, 97, of 401 Chestnut Street, Johnsonburg, passed away Thursday morning, May, 4, 2023 at Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys following a brief illness. She was born on April 2, 1926 in Johnsonburg, the youngest of ten children to the late Stephen and Grace Scrivo Vavala. On August 23, 1958 in Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, she married Anthony F. Ferragine. He preceded her in death on November 11, 2020.
A lifelong resident of Johnsonburg, she was a 1944 graduate of Johnsonburg High School. She was a member of Holy Rosary Church and had been a member of the Rosary Altar Society, and the CD of A. She was also a member of the Marie Jose Lodge. She had also been a lunchtime volunteer at ECCHS for many years when her children were students at the school. She loved spending time with her family, especially during the holidays and during summer at the camp at the dam, always looking for someone to play 500 with her. She loved trips to the casino and her own and everyone else’s pets.
Veronica had worked at Stackpole in Johnsonburg. Along with her husband Anthony, in 1962, they pooled their resources, financial and physical, to purchase the Penn Club and open the Anthony Ferragine Funeral Home. She worked in many capacities there for many years.
Veronica is survived by her children, Gemma Ferragine and her husband Gary Palm of Raleigh, NC, Frank Ferragine and his wife Sherrie of Johnsonburg and Veronica Pierce of Ringwood, NJ and her grandchildren Amanda Palm and her husband Josh Williams, Mary Palm, Samantha, Mrs. Kyle Yurkiewicz, Anthony “Joey” Ferragine and his fiancé Abby Owen, William “Luke” Ferragine and his fiancé Emily Miller, Rebecca Pierce, Matthew Pierce and Stephen Pierce. She is also survived great-grandchildren Josephine “JoJo” Williams, Grayson Yurkiewicz and Hayden Yurkiewicz due in June.
She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Veronica is predeceased by brothers Salvatore “PeeWee” and Bruno “Nibe” Vavala, sisters Helen Tassone, Marian Dellaquila, Rose Damore, Brunina Tripodi, Josephine DeFiore, Givanna “Jenny” Francis and Margaret “Margie” Occhiuto and a son-in-law Mark L. Pierce.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Veronica F. Ferragine will be conducted at Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg on Monday May 8, 2023 at 10 AM with Fr. David Wilson, Pastor. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery.
Friends will be received at the Anthony F Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services Chapel, 401 Chestnut Street Johnsonburg, PA Sunday evening from 6 to 8 PM.
If desired, memorial contributions should be made in remembrance of her to Holy Rosary Church, 606 Penn St., Johnsonburg, PA 15845, The Johnsonburg Community Center, 600 Market St., Johnsonburg, PA 15845, The Johnsonburg Community Trust, or to the Johsonburg Public Library, 520 Market St. #1, Johnsonburg, PA 15845.
Olean Woman Arrested For Cocaine Charges
City of Olean, NY Police Department
Laura R. Hall, age 40, of 315 S. 3rd. St., Olean, was arrested by the Street Crimes Unit today for an outstanding Indictment warrant issued by the Cattaraugus County Court Judge Ron Ploetz for sale and possession of Cocaine.
Hall was taken into custody at her residence for charges of Criminal Sale of a controlled substance 3rd. degree and Criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd. degree (B Felonies) then processed at the Olean Police Dept. Hall was then taken to the Cattaraugus County jail to await arraignment.
McKEAN COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS DAY
Port Allegany School District
McKean County Special Olympics activities were held at Bradford’s Parkway Field today.
The Port Allegany Varsity football team donated their time to assist with the athletes and all of the activities.
Potter County Farmers Market Friday, May 5th On The Square in Coudersport
The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, May 5th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
[NOTICE: The Potter County Farmers Market will begin the summer/ fall schedule beginning in May. The market will go back to a weekly schedule on Fridays, 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm, on the square across from the county jail. If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-544-7313 netrabaker@hughes.net]
AHEARN ENVISIONED will be at the farmers market and be staying throughout the maple festival!! We will have amazing carvings and handmade jewelry!! Come on out and design your own amazing charm bracelet perfect gift for mom for Mother’s day!! We accept cash and credit cards!!
BLACK CATS AND PAPERCRAFTS is planning on being there with charms, quilled paper art, wall hangings, hair accessories, paper jewelry, hardbound note/art books and other assorted paper crafts. 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
BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce and plants. We will have over wintered spinach, pea greens, and some vegetable plants. 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 Farmers Market with fresh bread varieties, including Light Whole Wheat, Rye with caraway seeds, Breakfast Bread and Baguettes. Sweet treats for your enjoyment will be available as well as Fresh Eggs. Cheese garlic bread is back by popular request. Requests can be sent to me at 814-544-7313 or netrabaker@hughes.net
CARING CRAFTS will be at the Market this week. We have our Homemade Travel Pillows, Hand Crafted Wreaths & Our unique Plastic Canvas Magnets/Ornaments! We accept cash payments! Like us on Facebook! Hope to see everyone there!
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products. They include soap bars, shampoo bars, lotions and bath bombs. We also have gift set available for a unique option. We accept cash or card payments. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.
Be Sure To Visit Coudersport Ambulance at Maple Festival
Coudersport Ambulance Association
Make sure to come and see us at the Maple Festival this weekend. We will be doing blood pressure checks as well as selling reflective signs to help us find you in an emergency, these are $20 which is a small price to pay for safety! Hope to see you there!
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CONSORTIUM ENERGY LLC in Lafayette Twp, McKean County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 5/01/2023 to CONSORTIUM ENERGY LLC in Lafayette Twp, McKean county. SWMA 302(A) – DISPOSAL, PROCESSING AND STORAGE OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person disposed, processed, stored, or permitted the disposal, processing or storage of residual waste in a manner which is contrary to the rules and regulations of DEP or to any permit or to the terms or conditions of any permit or any order issued by DEP. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
USDA Seeks Applications to Strengthen Community and Economic Development in Rural Communities Across the U.S.
WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants that will improve housing, community facilities, and community and economic development projects in rural areas around the country.
USDA is making the grants available under the Rural Community Development Initiative program. The program provides grants to organizations that will provide financial and technical assistance for housing, community facilities, or community and economic development projects.
Grants may be used to train sub-grantees to conduct educational training on homeownership or minority-owned business entrepreneurship. They also may be used to provide technical assistance to sub-grantees on:
• strategic plan development
• accessing alternative funding sources
• training and resources for board operations, management, financial systems and information technology
To learn more, read full Stakeholder Announcement.
Woman killed in Route 219 fatal crash identified
BROCKWAY – The woman who died in Tuesday morning’s fatal crash on Route 219 between Brockway and DuBois has been identified.
The Jefferson County Coroner says that 68-year-old Barbara Lundberg of Brockway suffered a medical emergency just prior to losing control of her vehicle which crossed the center line and smashed into a northbound commercial vehicle.
Lundberg was pronounced dead at the scene of the wreck.
SHCTC Healthy Lifestyle Fair Today Until 3 PM at Port Allegany Shop n’ Save
Come out and join the SHCTC Health Assistant class and learn about living a healthy lifestyle! The Healthy Lifestyle Fair will be on Thursday, May 4th from 9:30-3:00 at Shop N Save, Port Allegany.
Some of the Lifestyle information presented will include heart health, diet management, mental health, healthy skin, alcohol/drug education, pregnancy, and planning for a family.
The Health Assistance class has been working very hard to provide the community with a resource to healthy living! In the health assistance class, students learn that it is important to pursue the eight domains of wellness.
This includes: emotional, environmental, financial, social, spiritual, occupational, physical, and intellectual. You do not want to miss out on the opportunity to improve the quality of your life! With any questions, contact (814) 642-2573.
