At 12:35 PM on Wednesday, Mt. Jewett Fire & EMS, Hamlin Township Fire & Kane ambulance have been called to a 2 vehicle crash in front of Sheetz on Rt. 219 in Lantz Corners. 4 occupants are reported with at least one with injuries.
Dezmine Adams ******************** Luke James Papke
OLEAN, NY— December 21, 2022 — Two aspiring sheriff’s deputies recently received scholarship awards to help them in attending the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Academy, sponsored by the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Department at Jamestown Community College.
Luke James Papke, a 2019 Salamanca High School graduate, and Dezmine Adams, a 2019 Olean High School graduate, each received $1,500 from Deputy Wayne Krieger and Carol Krieger Memorial Scholarship in support of their education at the sheriff’s academy.
UPMC Cole’s holiday baby dressed in special a UPMC Magee-Womens onesie and handmade Christmas tree hat
COUDERSPORT, Pa., Dec. 21, 2022 – UPMC Cole celebrates babies born this holiday season by wrapping them up in handmade Christmas tree hats and special onesies.
“We are so excited to celebrate the holiday newborns again this year along with the rest of the UPMC Magee-Womens network,” said Brenda Terry-Manchester, director, Women’s Services, UPMC in North Central Pa. “The newborns are the greatest gift of joy, not only for their parents, but for our team members who get to share these special moments with the families. An added bonus is celebrating on such a grand scale alongside our Magee colleagues across the system, representing a united front of world-class maternity care delivered at each participating labor and delivery unit.”
Winter Storm Watch issued December 21 at 11:47AM EST until December 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo
WHAT…A rapid switch from rain to snow with sharply falling temperatures into the teens and single digits will result in a flash freeze on Friday. From Friday afternoon through most of the weekend, very strong winds, heavy lake effect snow and significant blowing and drifting snow will be possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph Friday into Friday night. Localized blizzard conditions are possible.
WHERE…Niagara, Orleans, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties.
WHEN…From Friday morning through Monday morning.
IMPACTS…Travel for the holiday weekend, including Friday, could be very difficult to impossible at times. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility with whiteouts and localized blizzard conditions possible. The most persistent and worst conditions will be where lake effect snow is most widespread, which is still uncertain at this time. Winds this strong could cause tree damage and power outages. Cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero this weekend could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
INSTRUCTIONS: Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly.
At 11:15 AM on Wednesday, Ridgway Fire Rescue & EMS have been dispatched to Rt. 120 for a head-on crash between a passenger vehicle and a box truck with injuries & entrapment. Box truck is down in a ravine. One of the injured is an 81 year old male.
11:48 AM–Fire Police opened Rt. 120 with traffic control moved to accident scene at Dagas-Cahonda.
BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is again offering area veterans the opportunity to work with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they get the services and support they need.
Due to changes initiated by the American Legion, appointments in the Bradford and Kane offices will be conducted virtually via a tablet.
Appointments are required for meetings with the Legion representative, whether they are in person, by phone or by tablet. The schedule is as follows:
Coudersport office: Thursday, Jan. 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Coudersport office is located at 107 S. Main St. Please call 814-274-9769 to schedule an appointment.
Bradford office: Wednesday, Jan. 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Bradford office is located at 78 Main St., first floor. Please call 814-362-4400 to schedule an appointment.
Kane office: Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Kane office is located at 54 Fraley St., Suite 2. Please call 814-837-0880 to schedule an appointment.
Assistance is available with issues such as compensation, education, pension, health care and death benefits. Veterans need not be a member of the American Legion to participate.
At 10:38 AM on Wednesday, Belmont, Scio, Friendship Fire & Amity Rescue have been dispatched to a structure fire at 4107 Irons Road, Lot 10. Angelica pumper to stand by at Belmont.
At 10:08 AM on Wednesday, Austin Fire & EMS have been dispatched to 744 Bark Shanty Road for a 2 vehicle crash with injuries. Air medical requested to UPMC Cole LZ. Air medical cancelled.
At 9:30 AM on Wednesday, Kane & Ludlow Fire Depts. have been dispatched to a house fire with possible entrapment at 267 Hamilton Road in Hamilton Township.
9:43 AM–Chief on scene reports no active fire at this time. All occupants are out of the house.
At 8:00 AM on Wednesday, Westfield, Knoxville & several ambulances have been dispatched to Rt. 49 & 249 for a school bus with students aboard that hit a deer and a guardrail. 9 students are reporting injuries and will be transported to UPMC Wellsboro for evaluation & treatment.
Road is currently closed at that location.
Only two students are determined to have a possibly serious injury. The remaining students not transported by ambulance will all be transported to the hospital for evaluations.
The original report was a request for traffic control for a disabled school bus. Upon Fire Dept. arrival on scene, it was found that there was an accident with injuries.
” It’s been a busy week for the Bucktail American Legion Post 138 of Smethport. In the past week, several of our Legionnaire’s presented Veteran Residents of the Lakeview with holiday gifts. Our Bucktail Sons of the American Legion completed their yearly fund-raising program in coordination with Wreaths Across America and placed 1,143 wreaths on Veterans graves in the local Smethport Area with some additional volunteer help by our local cub scouts. Our Auxiliary delivered six bags of gifts and one basket full of essentials to the Smethport Elementary School to be presented to some deserving children from our Auxiliary. Our American Legion Riders Bucktail Chapter also presented a gift of food, clothing & toys to a local charity to assist local families in need. If you enjoy community service and qualify as a veteran or a family member of a veteran, come and join our American Legion Family. You can stop by the post at 419 W. Main Street, Smethport or call us at (814) 887-5151 or see a member and we will help get you signed up. ”
The holiday season can provide stress on our bodies, especially the stomach. Holiday meals, lots of cookies, traveling, and stress can all cause pain in our gut. But don’t let that keep you away from your family and the dinner table. There are ways to keep you jolly and jovial into the new year.
Preventing Stomach Pain
No one knows your body like you. It’s important not to go overboard on sweets or a holiday feast. Stay away from foods that typically give you problems, such as rich or buttery dishes, fatty meats, sauces, and high-fat desserts. Pace yourself, put some leftovers in the refrigerator and live to eat another day.
Don’t forget to eat slowly, too. This can help your stomach communicate to your brain that you are full and will keep you from reaching for an anti-acid. Food isn’t the only thing that can cause your stomach problems. Holiday drinks that are sugary or creamy can also cause indigestion.
It’s always smart to prepare for a large meal as well. Drinking plenty of water and eating fiber-rich foods such as whole grains, beans, fruits, vegetables, and nuts can help keep your digestive system running smoothly.
Dealing With Stomach Pain
It’s easy to get overexcited when a whole holiday spread is laid out in front of you. Ham, prime rib, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing, cookies, pies, cakes, it’s easy to get excited. We’ve all been there at one point where we overindulge, eat enough for three people, loosen our belts, and pass out on the couch. If you do overeat this holiday season – and it’s certainly not a requirement – there are ways to mitigate the effects of a food coma and to keep yourself going.
Take a walk – A relaxing stroll with family can help stimulate your digestive system and even out your blood sugar levels.
Drink water – Don’t chug until you feel sicker. Take sips after a big meal. It can help your body rid itself of excess salt. It can also help prevent constipation. Continue to drink water throughout the day to help keep you hydrated.
Don’t lie down – This one may be hard to do but it’s very important. Stay busy by doing the dishes or going for a walk. When you lie down with a full stomach, food can work its way back up. This can slow digestion and worsen acid reflux.
Medicine – Over the counter medications such as antiacids and upset stomach reliever are good ways to help with stomach and digestive issues.
Don’t Forget to Relax
With all the hustle and bustle, travel plans, accommodating family, cleaning, cooking, gift-wrapping, it’s easy to get stressed out. Do your best to stay calm, cool, and collected while the holiday ham burns in the oven. Many people with chronic stomach issues report that stress makes their symptoms worse. Relaxation techniques and mind/body exercises, such as yoga and meditation may help, especially when combined with other forms of treatment.
If traveling increases your stress level, plan out your holiday, and pack for peace of mind. Consider your destination and what you need to make the trip enjoyable. Make sure you pack everything you need in advance if you are staying at a hotel with family, including healthy beverages and snacks to ease stress and minimize your chances of digestive symptoms.
Marcus Powers, M.D. is with UPMC Primary Care and sees patients at UPMC Family Medicine at Lock Haven, 610 High St., Lock Haven. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Powers, call 570-748-1250. For more information, visit UPMC.com/PrimaryCareNCPA.
Timothy W. Webster, 71, of Wellsboro, PA passed away Friday December 16, 2022 at UPMC Williamsport.
He was born May 30, 1951 in Wellsboro, delivered by his grandfather Dr. Jess Webster, to Jerome “Jerry” and Mary (Wiley) Webster.
He graduated from high school, and while attending college was needed at home to work the farm. On June 1, 1974, he married Karen Smithgall, with whom he raised four children and enjoyed 48 years of marriage.
Tim was very active in the Tioga County Fair and the Fairgrounds at Whitneyville, and he enjoyed hunting. He was an excellent horseback rider, and had been active in Young Farmers of America. But his deepest loves were what he built his life around, his family and his farm.
Tim is survived by his wife: Karen Webster of Wellsboro; two sons: Todd Webster (Jessica) of Wellsboro, and Garrett Webster of Wellsboro; two daughters: Lauren Sargent (Micah) of Wellsboro, and Traci Wood (Cris) of Wellsboro; eight grandchildren: Taitt, Lilly, Evelynn, Wiley, Clint, Sloan, Ava, and Sydney; two sisters: Cathy Janeski (Tom) of Wellsboro, and Linda Hoge (Jim) of Erie; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister: Janet Lawton.
Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Tim’s life from 11am-1pm Saturday January 14, 2022 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Pearl Street in Wellsboro, a memorial service will follow at 1:00pm in the church.
Tim’s family has entrusted the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA with his arrangements. To share a memory or condolence with his family visit www.tusseymosher.com.
Important News Release Regarding Fire/EMS Services for your municipality
The Austin Volunteer Fire Company Inc. is a 100% Volunteer Fire, Rescue and EMS company located in Austin, Pennsylvania. We currently serve the Borough of Austin, and Townships of Portage, Summit, Wharton, Sylvania & Keating located within Potter County.
January 1, 2023 brings the start of new 3 year contracts between the Austin Volunteer Fire Company Inc. and each municipality for our services (fire and ems). Each municipality IS REQUIRED by law to provide these emergency services to their municipality. AT THIS TIME all municipalities with the EXCEPTION of Keating Township have signed this contract.
The funds received from the executed contracts with each municipality account for approximately 30% of our annual budget. These funds are used toward life-saving equipment and operations. The remainder of funds arrive from fundraisers, donations and grants.
In March 2022, the Austin Volunteer Fire Company Inc. notified each municipality of a special municipal meeting scheduled to review upcoming contracts and AVFD accomplishments and future goals.
In June 2022, the Austin Volunteer Fire Company Inc. hosted a municipal meeting for all townships and the borough explaining contracts and answering any questions municipal officials may have had. Keating Township Officials did not attend this meeting.
In September 2022, the Austin Volunteer Fire Company Inc. officials attended a special meeting with Keating Township, at their request, to answer questions. AVFD Fire Chief and Board Chairman also attended Keating Township’s regular meetings in September and November to answer any additional questions.
Executed contracts were DUE to be signed and returned to AVFD by October 15, 2022.
As of December 19, 2022, Keating Township has NOT signed and returned the contracts.
If these contracts are not executed by December 31, 2022, the Austin Volunteer Fire Company Inc is NO LONGER required to provide fire and ems services to Keating Township. If contracts are not executed by your municipality, your insurance rates WILL INCREASE.
PROPERTY OWNERS/RESIDENTS OF KEATING TOWNSHIP—— this DIRECTLY affects YOU!! You are encouraged to contact your local municipal representatives to voice your concerns or attend their next municipal meeting on Monday, January 2, 2023 at 6:00 pm at the Municipal Building located at 2964 State Route 607, Austin, PA. Keating Township Municipal Officials are as follows: Chairperson Andrea Youngfleish 814-335-5902, Supervisor Sherry Clark 814-203-6410, Laura McLeod 814-203-2756
If you would like to speak with a representative of the Austin Volunteer Fire Company, please contact Board Chairman/Fire Chief Jamie Rooney at 814-203-3758 or Board Vice Chairperson/Ambulance Chief Tracy Orlowski at 814-203-9851
Bonita K. Bartsch Suppa, 87, of Irvine, PA., died Tuesday morning, December 20, 2022, after suffering a heart attack and stroke.
She was born September 23, 1935, in Warren, PA. She was the daughter of Carl Frederick and Doris J. Farr Bartsch.
Bonita was a Warren Co. resident most of her life and had formerly lived in Youngsville, PA. She was a 1954 graduate of Warren High School.
She was employed with the Warren County School District as a school bus operator for 23 years and also with the former Blair Corporation for 11 ½ years, working in the returns department, retirement from there in 2000.
Bonita was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church, Women of the Warren Moose Lodge 109, and an avid cake decorator.
She is survived by her 4 children – twin daughters – Cheryl D. Bobelak Schalk and husband, John of Sun City West, Arizona, Kim Smith and husband, David of Erie, PA., Paul Bobelak of Warren, PA., Janie Suzanne Suppa of Lewisville, S.C., 1 Stepson – Ralph Suppa, Jr. and wife, Becky of Russell, PA., 2 Stepdaughters – Angela Lawton of Erie, PA., Mary Anne Rutsky and husband, Dan of Sugar Grove, PA., 1 Sister – Carleen Whitmire and husband, James of Scandia, PA., 1 Brother – Jeff Bartsch of Warren, PA., 4 Grandchildren – Cory Smith, Amanda Smith, Nicole Smith Faires, Troy Bobelak, 4 Great Grandchildren – Payton Smith, Luke, Faith and Kaylee Smith
4 Step Grandchildren – Lacy, Holly, Darby and Audry, Luke Rutsky. Several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Suppa, Sr., who died October 13, 2017, whom she married November 21, 1980, at the Interfaith Chapel, N. Warren, PA.,
Friends may call at St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA., on Friday, December 23, 2022, from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. with Fr. Richard Tomasone, Pastor, officiating.
Interment will be in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Warren Public Library Association, designated towards cake decorating books or Women of the Warren Moose Lodge 109. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) today announced a $35,000 grant has been awarded to aid Kane’s revitalization efforts.
Kane Area Revitalization Enterprise (KARE) was awarded the funding for its Façade Grant Program, which is focused on improving existing façades downtown.
“Kane is a great community, and this is an important investment that will help continue the progress being made in the downtown,” Causer said.
The funding was provided through the Keystone Communities Program. Since 2015, the program has funded 247 projects statewide, including façade grants for businesses, accessible housing projects, public infrastructure improvements, and other projects to strengthen communities and downtown districts. The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) administers the program.
Judy C. Cooper of 10 Park Ave., Eldred, PA passed away on Friday (Dec. 16, 2022) at ECMC following an illness. Judy was born on June 16, 1948 in Roswell, N.M., and was the daughter of Donald Elmer and Mildred Woodard Clark Ballentine. On May 8, 1976 in Hampton, N.H., she married the love of her life, Allen A. Cooper, who survives. Judy was a class of 1966 graduate of Winnacunnet High School. She continued her education at BAC College where she graduated with her Associate;s Degree as Registered Respiratory Therapist in 1987. Judy became a certified Polysomnography Technician. She retired from the Olean (N.Y.) General Hospital with 20+ years of service. Judy enjoyed reading, listening to music, dancing, and travelling with her husband but most of all she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed the company of her dog, Marcy. Along with her loving husband Allen, Judy is survived by six children, Dina (Tiger) Lacoss, Kelly (John) Manasco, Michael Cooper, Kimberly (Robert) Stewart, Jeffery (Cindy) Cooper, and Patricia (Jeremy) James; seven siblings, Donna, Rosy, Kenneth, Paula, Sheryl, Danny and Chuck; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, brothers- and sisters-in-law. Judy was predeceased by; her parents; sister, Caroline; brothers- in-law, Howard, Donald, Roy and Lucian; mother and father in-law, Lenard and Bernice Cooper. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022 at 2 p.m. at the Eldred Borough Firehall. Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean. Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com Donations in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.
JOHNSONBURG – Thomas E. “Tom” Ferragine, 61, of Chris Drive, Bradford and formerly of Johnsonburg, died Sunday morning (Dec. 18, 2022) at Buffalo General Medical Center, Buffalo, N.Y. following a brief illness.
He was born on July 19, 1961, in St. Marys, a son to the late Almondo “Elmer” and Renelda Lupole Ferragine. On Nov. 20, 1993, in St. Bernard’s Church, Bradford, he married Alice M. Casper and she survives.
Tom was a 1979 graduate of Johnsonburg Area High School and a 1988 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. He had worked for Verizon and Radio Shack in Bradford. An avid reader and collector, Tom enjoyed spending time at home with his wife and pets immersed in his books, comic books, games and collectibles. He enjoyed the company of his beloved dog Chief and cats Katy, Miss Kitty, Gaia, Egon and Spook.
Tom is survived by his wife Alice at home and his sister Julie (Larry) Holjencin of Canon City, Colo. and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Tom is predeceased by his sister Marty Margaret Clelland.
Funeral services and interment for Thomas E. Ferragine will be private and at the convenience of the family. There will be no visitation.
Arrangements are under direction of the Anthony F. Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Chestnut Street, Johnsonburg, PA
But Pennsylvania’s hunting license year isn’t yet halfway through, and there’s plenty of action to be experienced afield in the coming weeks and months.
The final deer seasons of 2022-23 kick off Dec. 26, running alongside many small game and furbearer seasons, making for plenty of options and opportunities.
