Mary Jane C. Martin, 86, of Warren, PA, died Wednesday morning, October 11, 2023, at Kinzua Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Warren, PA, after an extended illness.
Mary Jane was born November 8, 1936, in Warren, PA, She was the daughter of Christopher and Pauline Maze Colvin. She was a lifelong Warren area resident.
Mary Jane graduated in 1954, from Warren High School. She was employed for 42 years, with Blair Corporation in the Collections-Credit Department. She was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church. She was an avid walker, and enjoyed walking with her sister, Donna. She is remembered as a loving grandmother, great-grandmother and who loved and tolerated her boys.
Charles M. Ditz, 86, of Warren, PA, and formerly of Fryburg, PA, died Tuesday morning, October 10, 2023, at Warren General Hospital, Warren, PA.
Charles was born September 29, 1937, in Fryburg, Clarion Co., PA. He was the son of Charles P. and Leona E. Schill Ditz.
He attended St. Michael’s Catholic School, Fryburg, PA, for 8 years. He graduated from Farmington High School, Class of 1955. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on April 24, 1957, as a Private First Class, and was stationed in Germany and Lebanon. He was honorably discharged on April 18, 1959.
Charles was employed with Warren Sand and Gravel for a year or so, and before that with the State of Pennsylvania. He was employed for 30 years with the former G.T.E. Sylvania as a laborer working in many different jobs, working his last in the wire plating department with gold solder…after his 8-hour day at Sylvania he would then work 4 hours at Whirley Car Wash, for 15 years.
Tamara Kathleen Meyer, 43, of 420 Rightmeyer Street, St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 7, 2023 at her residence.
She was born May 3, 1980 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Richard Meyer, who passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, and the late Pauline Rollick Meyer, who preceded her in death on November 26, 2012.
She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1998. She was employed at Eastern Sintered Alloys as a Quality Control Technician for 24 years.
Richard M. Meyer, 73, of 357 Meyer Road, St. Marys, PA passed away following a lengthy illness, Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at his home, with his family by his side.
He was born November 11, 1949 in St. Marys, son of the late Robert J. and Katherine DeLullo Meyer. He was a lifelong resident of St. Marys and was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School. Rich was extremely proud of his service for his country, serving in the United States Army as an Infantryman with the 7/17 Air Calvary during the Vietnam War.
On May 17, 2014, in St. Marys, Rich married Leah E. Erich, who survives.
HARRISBURG – In the wake of recent rampant and violent looting in Philadelphia that caused significant property damage and loss, House Republicans today unveiled a package of anti-looting legislation that will increase penalties on looters, put additional teeth in juvenile curfews, crackdown on social media coordination of looting and enhance penalties for those looting state property, including liquor stores.
“The uncontrolled looting and violence we saw in Philadelphia recently was more than unacceptable: It was disastrous and disgusting,” said House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster).
“Pennsylvanians want safe communities—and they need them for neighborhoods to grow and thrive—so I am proud to see House Republicans step up and further our Keystone Commitment by introducing this package of bills to make our streets safer and help prevent this looting from occurring again.”
Oct 11th, 2023 @ 4:15 PM (MCKEAN COUNTY, PA—District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, following a two-day jury trial at the McKean County Courthouse, Charles Michael Johnson, of Bradford, was convicted of crimes related to stealing from a Bradford man who employed him in the construction field.
Johnson was convicted of Theft by Unlawful Taking and Receiving Stolen Property. Sgt. Seth Shephard of City of Bradford Police charged Johnson after he received a report that Johnson had stolen a chop saw and cash from the man. Sgt. Shephard obtained a neighbor’s home surveillance footage that captured the crime.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (October 11) — As part of an effort to increase overall boater safety and enjoyment across the Commonwealth, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is seeking information from boat rental businesses.
The PFBC wants to connect potential customers with boat rental opportunities. Owners of a boat rental business (also known as a livery) are encouraged to complete the questionnaire found at this link: https://bit.ly/BoatRentalQuestions.
Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) seized approximately $21.2 million in cocaine, methamphetamines, heroin, fentanyl, marijuana, and other prohibited drugs during the third quarter of 2023.
Troopers from July 1 to September 30 seized 318 pounds of cocaine, 183 pounds of methamphetamines, 141 pounds of fentanyl, 8 pounds of heroin, 2,175 pounds of processed marijuana, and 62,597 pills of assorted narcotics.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced nearly $600,000 in funding has been awarded to communities in Bradford and Tioga counties.
“Our region has so much to offer when it comes to outdoor recreation, and it is always a good investment when we build on those opportunities,” Owlett said. “I commend our local leaders for their ongoing commitment to these projects.”
Gertrude Hawk Candy Bar Sale: The library is selling Gertrude Hawk candy bars in various flavors. Stop at the library or Sprout’s Drug Store and get some today!
Library Photo Fundraiser: It is that time of year again! Come to the library and have your holiday photos taken on Saturday, Nov. 4th, and Sunday, Nov. 5th. The sitting fee is $20.00 and you will receive one 5×7 photo. After the first session, you will be contacted to come back to the library to review your photos and purchase any additional packages. Please stop in or call the library to sign up! 814-697-6691
The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library (Cameron County Public Library) is seeking ONE Cameron County resident to fill a vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees.
The interested individual must have an understanding of our community and its needs and be willing to commit their time and effort to a public cause by attending regularly scheduled board meetings, committee meetings, and planning sessions. Public participation benefits all of Cameron County.
At 1:00 PM on Wednesday, Fire & EMS are responding to a head-on 2 vehicle crash on Rt. 21 in the Town of Almond. One female is reported in each of the vehicles. Responder reports occupants are self-extricated with possibly only minor injuries.
The regular meeting of the Galeton Borough Authority was held on this date in the Municipal Building with the following members present: Tony Adami, Joe Cimino, George Bowen and Mike Brown. Not present was Tom Smith.
Others present were Solicitor-Mike Plummer; Engineer-Tim Tritch on phone; and Auth Secy.-Andrea Caracciolo.
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM by Chairman Adami followed by the Pledge to the Flag.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/06/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Rome Township, Bradford 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.
At 10:20 AM on Wednesday, Bolivar has been dispatched to a vehicle/deer crash on Philips Hill Road near Dug Road. One female is self-extricated with injuries.
On October 11 at 9:15 Derrick City Fire and Bradford City Ambulance were dispatched to Derrick Rd. near Red Rock Hill for a one-vehicle rollover crash with entrapment. Air medical was dispatched. The vehicle is reported to be smoking. Otto Fire Dept has been requested to shut down Red Rock Hill on top. Bradford Twp. has been dispatched to assist at the scene
Alvin L. “Teed” Bair, 76, of Eldred, PA passed away Monday (Oct. 9, 2023) in the Buffalo General Hospital.
Born April 24, 1947, in Geneva, PA, he was a son of Orville F. and Cecile Bair James. On June 12, 1965, in Duke Center, PA, he married Hazel M. Williams, who survives. They were married 58 years.
Alvin had been employed with Wayne Paving and Taylor-Armstrong Contracting, Inc., before his retirement.
He was a lifetime resident of the area and a life member of the Eldred Township Volunteer Fire Dept., member of the Sons of the American Legion, Post 887, Eldred, and Moose Lodge 460, Port Allegany.
On October 11 at 12:36 am Smethport Phoenix ambulance and Port Allegany ambulance were dispatched to Rt. 46 and Fry Drive for a one-vehicle rollover crash vehicle is on its side and possibly on fire all occupants are out of the vehicle. Port Allegany was recalled all units recalled except fire police