James H. DAY, 61, of Andover, NY, died Saturday, August 19, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born February 7, 1962, in North Hornell, he was the son of C. Harold and Janice L. Baldwin Day. On May 9, 1987, he married the former Barbara Jean Bryan, who predeceased him on January 25, 2022.
Jim attended Andover High School. He was employed by Skibeck Pipeline Construction, Wilkins RV, and L.C. Whitford as yard manager.
Kevin L. BABB, 50, of Bolivar, NY, formerly of Hinsdale, died Sunday, August 20, 2023 in his home.
Born January 24, 1973, in Olean, he was the son of Malcom Davison and Karen Allen. On July 16, 2022, in Bolivar, he married the former Jessica L. Button, who survives.
He attended Hinsdale Central School and was employed by Southeastern Transmission in Olean for over 20 years and Supreme Auto Parts in Olean.
Raymond F. “Ray” Kreckel, 70, of 613 Third Avenue, Johnsonburg, PA passed away early Saturday morning, August 19, 2023 at his home following an illness of the past year. He was born in Johnsonburg on July 8, 1953, a son to the late Edward and Virginia Williams Kreckel. On October 28, 1983 in St. Marys, he married Anna Nortum and she survives.
Ray was a lifelong resident of Johnsonburg and was a 1971 graduate of Johnsonburg Area High School. Ray was a homebody who loved animals, especially his cat Misty, cooking and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In 2005, Ray retired from Weyerhaeuser, Johnsonburg Mill after 33 years of service. He then retired from AccuGrind in 2016 after 11 years of service.
BLOSSBURG, PA – The Laurel Health Centers kicked off National Health Center Week with their 50th anniversary celebration, held in Blossburg, PA where Laurel Health opened its very first clinic back in 1973.
Employees and their families gathered together at Bloss Island Park to enjoy a catered picnic and a host of fun outdoor activities, including tie-dying a commemorative 50th anniversary shirt, games, competitions, swimming, and raffle prize drawings. Laurel Health has been celebrating all year long with health and wellness screenings at community events like the senior expo, children’s health fair, local festivals, and county fairs with another community celebration planned for the Blossburg VIBE fall festival in October.
OLEAN, N.Y., August 21, 2023 – Eight recent Olean High School graduates received scholarship awards recently from funds at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation that support OHS students pursuing degrees in higher education.
TO: TOWN SUPERVISORS AND TOWN CLERKS – Towns of Amity, Clarksville, Cuba, Friendship, New Hudson, and Ward
VILLAGE MAYORS AND VILLAGE CLERKS – Villages of Belmont and Cuba
District II Legislators have scheduled their district meeting for Monday, September 11, 2023, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Amity Town Hall, 1 Schuyler Street, Belmont, NY 14813.
This meeting is being held for general discussion of mutual problems and interests. If there are any specific topics you would like to have addressed, please let one of your District II Legislators know, and they will try to provide a speaker for a future meeting.
Please give notice of this meeting to your town and village board members, as well as to members of the public, and encourage everyone to attend. Everyone is welcome to attend even if they do not live in District II.
Gretchen Hanchett
Dwight (Mike) Healy
John D. Ricci
HARRISBURG, PA (August 18) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is excited to announce the availability of funding through the Clean Vessel Act (CVA) grant program.
This is a federal grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that funds the construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of pumpout stations and waste reception facilities for recreational boats. The PFBC has received funding under the CVA grant program and is looking for interested partners to utilize these funds.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) announced Thursday he will be introducing legislation to regulate social media child influencers and celebrities under Pennsylvania’s Child Labor Law.
“We always hear about the devastating later-life impact that childhood celebrity and wealth can have on those who experience fame early in life. Now, every parent or relative with a cellphone can work to make their children or relatives into social media celebrities that, without their consent, can deprive children of privacy, income from their work, and fair working conditions within the scope of current law,” Ecker said. “As someone with an active social media presence and young children, I know there is a fine line between appropriate inclusion of young children on social media platforms and exploitation.”
On Friday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Deane Center’s Coolidge Theatre at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro, the 75th season of the Wellsboro Community Concert Association will open with a concert presented by Rory Block, the best acoustic blues artist performing today.
The Tioga County Women’s Shooting Society is meeting from 5 p.m. until dusk next Thursday, Aug. 24 at the Hillside Rod and Gun Club’s pistol range, weather permitting.
“Women interested in joining our organization and attending the Aug. 24 meeting can call me for directions to the Hillside Rod and Gun Club in Blossburg. I will give them directions to the club and the pistol range, which is just a few tenths of a mile further down the road,” said Marilyn Jones, president.
“Our six-month outdoor season at the Hillside Rod and Gun Club’s pistol range will end in October. Our last two meetings at the pistol range will be from 5 p.m. until dusk on Thursday, Sept. 28 and from 4 p.m. until dusk on Thursday, Oct. 26, weather permitting,” Jones said. Members and guests are required to sign one hold harmless waiver for the outdoor season and pay a $10 range fee each time they attend a practice.
To join the Hamilton-Gibson Choral Program for free, boys and girls in the second through fourth grades can register for Choir, Too and in fifth through eighth grades for the HG Treble Choir.
The first regular rehearsal for both choirs is at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22 at the First Presbyterian Church at 130 Main Street in Wellsboro. Choir Too will rehearse until 5 p.m. and the HG Treble Choir until 5:30 p.m.
Judson R. Duell, II, 82, of Knotts Island, NC, formerly of Coudersport, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 16, 2023. He was a wise and generous man, a caring father and grandfather, and the most devoted and loving husband.
Judson was born on December 18,1940, in Coudersport, PA, and was the son of Judson and Mary Elizabeth (Sallade) Duell. Judson graduated from Coudersport High School in June 1958 and enlisted in the army one month later, with him beginning his first overseas tour in March 1959. He met the love of his life while in Germany, and they were married September 9, 1960.
Environmental Education Programs for the weekend of August 26th
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Program Title: Stream Study
Date: Saturday, August 26th
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Location: Near Pavilion 3
Description: Join the park educator and look for macroinvertebrates, like stoneflies and crayfish, in the stream, along with learning their importance. Short talk followed by exploring the stream – expect to get wet so bring along water shoes, swimsuits, and a towel!
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Bradford, PA; OLEAN, NY – Sarah Heidler, PA-C, has worked with Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS) since December 2022. Her and her husband were initially drawn to the area because of their shared love of nature and small towns, as she grew up in one.
As a physician assistant, Heidler works in the offices of Dr. Ashie and Dr. Pancio at Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Holiday Park Health Center. She specializes in rotator cuff repair and reconstruction, ACL reconstruction and repair, labrum repair, trigger finger release, carpal tunnel release, knee and shoulder osteoarthritis, hip, shoulder, and knee replacements, and other sports injuries.
The 15th Annual Step Outdoors TRYathlon and 5K Trail Run/Walk will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, at Hills Creek State Park, 111 Spillway Road, seven miles northeast of Wellsboro in Charleston Township via Charleston Street and Hills Creek Lake Road.
There are no competitive categories in the triathlon or 5K. Every finisher will receive a medallion.
To register online, visit www.stepoutdoors.org.
Register by Monday, Oct. 2 for the Refuse To Be A Victim® crime prevention and personal safety seminar being held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7 in the multi-purpose room at Hickory Hall at 66 Morris Drive on the Mansfield University campus.
“Refuse To Be A Victim® is definitely a great seminar for students new to college life and for area adults, men and women,” said Marilyn Jones.
Margaret A Anderson, 96, of Kane, PA passed away on August 18, 2023 at the Lutheran Home of Kane in Kane, PA.
She was born on August 19, 1926 in Ludlow, to the late George and Anna (Baronak) Kisko. She attended grade school in Curwensville, PA and graduated from Ludlow High School in 1944.
On August 18, 1950 she married Sherwood Anderson, who preceded her in death, at the St. Callistus Church.
Edna M. Kamats, 88, of St. Marys, PA, formerly of Plank Road Hollow, Emporium, PA passed away peaceful at Pinecrest Manor in St. Marys, PA on Sunday evening (August 20, 2023).
She was born May 23, 1935 in St. Marys, PA a daughter of the late Orlan and Edna English Devling. On July 10, 1953 in Hagerstown, MD she married the late Paul J. Kamats.
Edna worked at Cameron Manufacturing and then for the Guy and Mary Felt Manor and later in Home Health Care from where she retired. She was active in the Emporium Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and as a fire police. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
On 08/21/2023 at approximately 0411 hrs City Police checked on individuals looking in cars on North Kendall Avenue. Officers identified Rebecca Williams as one of the involved persons. Officers determined Williams had an active arrest warrant out of Ridgway for theft.
Williams was taken into custody and arraigned by Magistrate Cercone who set bail at $2,500 unsecured and released Williams until her hearing in Ridgway.
Charges Arrest Warrant for Theft out of Ridgway
Location North Kendall Avenue, Bradford, PA 16701
Arrest Date Aug 21, 2023
Incident Type Theft Reference ID 2023-08210411
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/bradfordpd/68048/arrests/williams-rebecca-leigh-arrest-warrant-theft-out-ridgway?fbclid=IwAR1k7B2IavaW0DXX6N_cRX-Wq9cJX8sL5SPlyNGQPGcW0ahpRgjowDE7A0I
Husband, Father, Grandfather
Michael Allen Roulo, 55, of 1025 Coyle Rd., Bolivar, NY went to be with his Savior, Sunday, August 20, 2023, after a battle with cancer.
Born on June 10, 1968, in Olean, he was a son of Robert A. and Joyce O. Kuhn Roulo, Sr. On June 24, 1989, at Faith Bible Church, Little Genesee, he married the former Jill Johnson who survives.
Michael had been an equipment operator and truck driver all of his career and was last employed by Root Trucking and Logging of Bolivar.
