Cuba Man Arrested After School Bus Incident
*** Press Release ***
On October 28th, 2022, at approximately 4:15PM, Cuba Police arrested Dakota R. Steiner (32) of Cuba. Steiner was arrested on charges of loitering (Violation) and obstructing governmental administration (Misdemeanor). Steiner was processed and released to appear at a later date.
This investigation stems from allegations that Cuba-Rushford School District bus drivers were using unlawful force on students. The completed investigation resulted in the discovery that Steiner allegedly entered onto a school bus carrying students and remained unlawfully. The school district was open and transparent throughout the entirety of the investigation. All allegations were investigated in their entirety. Steiner is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
OPERATION SWEATERS FOR VETERANS BEGINS NOW
Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory is holding their 4th Annual -Operation Sweaters for Veterans drive.
From now until Tuesday, November 8th, Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory will be collecting NEW fall and winter clothing that will be delivered to the Bath VA. Items may include: Sweaters and Hoodies (L, XL, XXL), Sweatpants, Hats, Gloves, and Socks.
Everyone in the community is invited to support our veterans by donating at either location: Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, 621 South Main St., Ulysses, PA 16948. Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM. For questions, call Benjamin at 814-848-7542.
Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY 14895.
Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM. For questions, call Dylan at 585-593-5431.
GABE STILLMAN BAND WITH SPECIAL GUEST KAT RIGGINS TO PERFORM BYOB CONCERTS THIS FRIDAY, OCT. 28 AND THIS SATURDAY, OCT. 29 AT THE DEANE CENTER
At 7 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28 and 29, the Gabe Stillman Band of Williamsport with special guest Kat Riggins of Florida will give two BYOB concerts at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
Stillman leads the band, which also includes Colin Beatty of Williamsport on bass guitar and Ray Hangen of Buffalo, New York on drums. At the International Blues Challenge in 2019, this ace guitarist and singer won the Gibson Guitar Award, which propelled him into the national spotlight.
Both nights, Stillman and his band will perform a 45-minute set of Stillman blues. He will demonstrate his guitar prowess, the maturity of his vocals, and the telling of universal life stories with his clever and thoughtful self-penned songs including from “Just Say the Word,” his first full-length album.
Riggins will join Stillman and his band on stage each night to play the second 45-minute set featuring music from “Progeny,” her new release on Gulf Coast Records. Often compared to Etta James, Tina Turner and KoKo Taylor, Riggins’ voice and her tasteful infusion of vocal nuances set her apart.
Tickets are $25 per person to attend either night, Oct. 28 or 29. Reserve a table, bring beverages and snacks and enjoy the music with family and friends at one of these BYOB concerts.
For tickets and a table or individual seating, call 570-724-6220 or visit deanecenter.com.
If available, tickets will also be sold in the Coolidge Theatre lobby beginning at 6:30 p.m. this Friday and Saturday.
Insurance Enrollment Begins November 1 for PA Marketplace Plans on Pennie.com; Laurel Health Offers Free Enrollment Assistance
TIOGA COUNTY, PA—Beginning November 1, Pennsylvania residents can enroll in new healthcare coverage or switch healthcare plans on the Pennsylvania insurance exchange marketplace, known as “Pennie.” Open enrollment runs November 1 through January 15, 2023 on Pennie.com, but patients must enroll by December 15 for coverage to begin at the start of the new year (January 1).
If you need help finding a health plan that’s a good fit for you and your family or help navigating Pennie’s online marketplace, the Laurel Health Centers are here to help with free enrollment counseling and support. Counseling is open to everyone; you do not have to be a Laurel Health patient to use this free service.
“We assist patients with understanding and comparing their options for coverage on the state marketplace and/or insurance affordability programs like Medicaid and CHIP,” explains Carla Westlake, Laurel Health’s certified application counselor, who was recently recognized with the APEX Award for her outstanding work with patients by the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers. “Our goal is to help everyone find a health plan that is a good fit. Anyone planning to enroll in health insurance this fall or who is currently uninsured / underinsured and looking for the right affordable coverage is welcome to make an appointment.”
Open Enrollment Period – Key Dates to Know:
- Open enrollment for health insurance runs from Nov. 1, 2022 to Jan. 15, 2023
- Dec. 15 is the last day to enroll for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2023; if you enroll after Dec. 15, your health coverage begins Feb. 1, 2023
- Jan. 15, 2023 is the last day to enroll in Pennie.com marketplace plans, but if you have a qualifying life event or lose your health insurance outside of the open enrollment period, you may be eligible for special enrollment
The Laurel Health Centers aim to make the insurance enrollment process less stressful and empower patients to make informed decisions. Their certified application counselor helps patients compare plans, review eligibility for financial assistance programs, and enroll in healthcare insurance. The Laurel Health Centers provide enrollment assistance for commercial marketplace plans (Pennie.com), Medicaid, and sliding fee programs; for help with Medicare plans, patients should contact their social security office or local Area Agency on Aging office.
Free appointments are available year-round to discuss insurance concerns, and enrollment / application help is available throughout the full open enrollment period.
To review health plans, insurance resources, and enrollment FAQs, visit pennie.com.
To make an appointment to discuss your health plan options, contact Carla Westlake at 570-723-3424 or westlakec@laurelhc.org. For more information about Laurel Health’s enrollment assistance services, visit laurelhc.org.
Michael S. King, 33, of Bradford, PA
Michael S. King, 33, of Bradford, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at his home.
He was born on March 21, 1989 in Bradford a son of Randolph “Randy” King and Sandra Mott Billsborough; both of Bradford.
Michael was an avid jogger; jogging seventeen miles a day.
In addition to his parents, he is also survived by two brothers, Eddie (Dana) Roach of Austin, TX and Shawn King of Bradford; one sister, Michele King of Buffalo, NY; five nieces and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Bobbie Jo Groff.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, Bradford, with the Ven. Gail Winslow, deacon; officiating.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.