Wellsville Police Blotter
Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Wellsville Police arrested Dennis J. Norman Jr, age 34 of Wellsville, charging him with Menacing 3rd (Class B Misdemeanor) and Criminal Mischief 4th (Class A Misdemeanor). The charges stem from an incident that took place on Pine Street on October 12th. Norman was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Norman was released and is due back in Wellsville Village Court on November 21st at 4:30 pm.
Anastasia Penick Is Seneca Highlands CTC Student of the Week
Anastasia Penick, a third-year culinary student, is our featured student of the week. She actively engages in various extracurricular activities, including participating in Skills USA’s Front of House competition, being a part of the SHCTC Student Committee, and contributing to theater at PAHS. Additionally, she has dedicated four years to a part-time position at Fox’s Pizza in Port Allegany. Anastasia holds a ServSafe certification and is considering a future in the dietary field of nutrition.
Causer to Hold Satellite Office Hours
BRADFORD – State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) will hold monthly satellite office hours on Thursday, Nov. 2, at the following locations:
- Emporium Borough Office – 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- Port Allegany Borough Office – 11 a.m. to noon.
State Police Announce Quarterly Firearms Purchase Denial Investigations
Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police today announced the number of firearms purchase denials and subsequent investigations for the third quarter of 2023.
The Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) is used by county sheriffs, police chiefs of first-class cities, and licensed firearms dealers to determine an individual’s legal ability to acquire a license to carry firearms or obtain a firearm through a purchase or transfer. When an individual attempts to provide false information on a state and/or federal form, an investigation is initiated, and an investigation referral is sent to a law enforcement agency.
According to Pennsylvania law, a person commits a third-degree felony if they make a false oral or written statement on any federal or state agency form or willfully presents false identification that is likely to deceive the seller, licensed dealer, or licensed manufacturer. During the PICS process, some individuals are identified as having an active warrant for their arrest.
In the third quarter, the following investigations were initiated by the PSP Firearms Division and referred to PSP Troops, municipal police departments, or ATF for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Table 1: Third quarter PICS statistics (2022 and 2023)
| | 2022 | 2023 |
| PICS checks conducted | 285,980 | 242,090 |
| Persons denied | 4,437 | 3,539 |
| Denials referred to law enforcement agencies | 1,529 | 2,539 |
| Referred to Pennsylvania State Police | 363 | 896 |
| Referred to municipal law enforcement | 1,030 | 1,526 |
| Referred to ATF | 136 | 117 |
| Individuals arrested for a warrant at point of purchase | 27 | 18 |
For more information on PICS and carrying firearms in Pennsylvania, visit psp.pa.gov
Contact: Lt. Adam Reed or Myles Snyder, 717-783-5556, ra-pspcomm@pa.gov
NATIONAL FUEL AND SENECA RESOURCES ENDOW NEW SCHOLARSHIP AT PITT-BRADFORD
BRADFORD, Pa. – National Fuel and Seneca Resources have endowed a new scholarship to benefit energy and engineering students at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
The National Fuel Gas Company Foundation made a gift of $25,000 to create the National Fuel and Seneca Resources Scholarship in honor of the natural gas utility and its exploration and production company, Seneca Resources.
Students studying petroleum technology or engineering at Pitt-Bradford will be given first preference for the scholarships. Second preference will be given to students majoring in other energy-related disciplines or children of current employees who are attending Pitt-Bradford.
Penn College women to host UE playoff opener
With a 10-1-7 overall season entering the playoffs, this year’s Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s soccer team already has established itself as one of the program’s best ever, and as the third seed in the United East Volt Division, the Wildcats will host sixth-seeded Penn State Abington at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Penn State Berks, with a win over Penn State Harrisburg on Tuesday, nailed down the Volt Division’s top seed while Harrisburg is seeded second. Lancaster Bible College earned the third seed and St. Mary’s (Md.) College is seeded fourth. Berks and Harrisburg drew first-round byes and will host semifinal games next Tuesday.
Last season, the Wildcats reached the conference’s Final Four before losing to Penn State Harrisburg, 3-2.
In conference matches this season, Penn College is 2-1-2 against other playoff teams with 0-0 ties against Berks and St. Mary’s, a 1-0 loss to Harrisburg, a 3-1 win over Lancaster Bible and a 6-2 win over Abington. The Wildcats have outscored their UE opponents 9-4.
“This season has been one of incredible excitement for our team and program as a whole,” second-year coach Ian Scheller said. “To end any regular season with just one loss is a great achievement because being a team that can consistently compete on any given day might be the most important thing for any program.
Minor Injuries In Tractor-Trailer Crash on Rt. 249
Knoxville-Deerfield Vol. Fire Company
MSG: DISPATCHED: 10/25/23 08:24:39
MVAI : MVA WITH INJURIES
9130 ROUTE 249, Apt , DEERFIELD
Dept 6,5,25,26 and Wellsboro hospital medics dispatched for a tractor-trailer accident on its side possible entrapment. Lieutenant 6(Seth Davies)got on the scene reporting the tractor-trailer was on its side, the roadway was partially blocked and the patient self-extricated.
Chief 5(Bill Goltz)got on the scene and established command with updated information of minor injuries to the patient. Rescue 6-8 and Chief 6-20 arrived on scene and Chief 5 turned command over to Chief 6-20.
There was some minor diesel fluid leaking from the tanks on the tractor and crews from dept 5 and 6 began to asses the situation and use absorbent pads. Crews also disconnected the battery. We also deployed a trash line for a precaution. Dept 5 also responded with Hazmat 99 as a precaution as well.
Command shut down 249 due to the location on the blind curve and due to the extensive investigation. 26-7 transported the patient to the hospital. B & W Towing and Whites Towing arrived on the scene to begin the recovery. Lot of agencies involved to respond, mitigate, and clean up such an incident and everyone worked together to get the job done.
Units responding were: Rescue 6-8, Engine 6-2, Squad 5-18, Engine 5-3, Hazmat 99-3, 26-7, Wellsboro hospital medics(Recalled), PSP, DOT, Whites Towing, and B & W Towing
PITT-BRADFORD FINANCIAL AID TO HOLD INFORMATION NIGHTS
BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s Financial Aid staff will offer free financial aid information sessions for college-bound students.
The in-person financial aid presentations at regional high schools will begin over the next several weeks and conclude in early November 2023. The schedule is as follows:
6 p.m. Oct. 26 Kane Area High School
6 p.m. Nov. 2 Austin Area School
6 p.m. Nov. 2 Coudersport Area Jr.-Sr. High School
9 a.m. Nov. 4 Otto-Eldred High School hosting Smethport and Oswayo Valley Area High Schools
6 p.m. Nov. 9 Bradford Area High School
Information covered will include basic information on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), deadlines, and tips that will make completing the FAFSA easier. A counselor will also talk about the financial aid process for both federal and state aid. Finally, the counselor will talk about different situations that can affect aid, such as income and whether a student is considered a dependent or independent student. There will be time for questions during or after the presentation.
In January 2024, the Financial Aid staff will offer a series of FAFSA completion events. More information will be forthcoming once dates and locations are set.
Those sessions will enable families to complete the FAFSA online with some help from the staff. For more information, contact Deborah Soyke, Assistant Director of Financial Aid, at (814)362-7550 or d.soyke@pitt.edu.