Wellsville Police Blotter
Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Wellsville Police arrested Dan A. Middaugh, age 49, of Willing, charging him with Making a Terroristic Threat (Class D Felony) and three counts of Aggravated Harassment 2nd (Class A Misdemeanor). The charges stem from an incident that took place on North Main Street on June 17th.
Middaugh was located at his residence by the New York State Police and taken into custody. Middaugh was transported to Wellsville, processed and arraigned before Associate Village Justice Walsh. Middaugh was released and is due back in Wellsville Village Court on July 18th at 4:30 pm.
Darlene L. Koch, 76, of 130 Greeves Street, Kane, PA
Darlene L. Koch, 76, of 130 Greeves Street, Kane, PA passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Buffalo General Hospital.
She was born March 20, 1947, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Clifford and Ethel Ward Willow. She was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School and attended college in Philadelphia.
In November of 1968, Darlene married Edward W. Koch, who preceded her in death on February 2, 2001.
She is survived by her daughter, Sheila Gross (Tom); four sons: Ben, George, Joe, and Ed Koch; a grandson, Austin Andrew Koch; and by her sister, Maryanna Peterson.
In addition to her husband and parents, Darlene was preceded in death by three sisters: Wanda Hedlund, Billie Patrick, and a sister in infancy; and by two brothers: Keith Willow and a brother in infancy.
Committal services were held privately at the St. Boniface Cemetery.
The Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Bradford Rotary Annual Meeting- Mrs. Mary Rae Honored; Kirsch Named President for 2023/2024
June 28, 2023—Ben Kirsch, Insurance Advisor, Burns & Burns Associates, Inc., has been named president of The Rotary Club of Bradford for 2023-2024. Kirsch was inducted at the Rotary Annual Meeting at the Bradford Club on Wednesday evening, by outgoing president, Steve Morgan who is the CEO of Futures Rehabilitation Center, Inc.
In his remarks, Kirsch noted that “I am is deeply humbled to serve as President and looks forward to the year ahead, in which the club will embrace new projects, collaborate with like-minded organizations, and leverage our collective energy and expertise to create even more impact.”
At the meeting, Mrs. Mary Rae, the long-time executive director of Futures (1973-1998) and who later served as vice-president of development at Futures, overseeing the Futures Endowment Trust for several years was a Paul Harris Fellow honoree. The Paul Harris Fellow is Rotary International’s highest honor. Her award was presented by William Leven who succeeded her as President and CEO.
The presentation of the Paul Harris Fellow is the foundation’s way of expressing its appreciation for a substantial contribution to its humanitarian and educational programs. It is named for the founder of Rotary, Paul Harris, a Chicago lawyer who started Rotary International with three business associates in 1905. Rotarians often designate a Paul Harris Fellow as a tribute to a person whose life demonstrates a shared purpose with the objectives of The Rotary Foundation.
“It is our club’s honor to honor an incredible leader in our community who exemplify Rotary’s tenet of ‘Service above Self’.” said Steve Morgan, Rotary Club President. “It is because of Mrs. Rae’s many contributions to our community that our club felt it important to recognize her with the Paul Harris Fellow.
Heidi Scrivo was named vice-president and four new members joined Rotary: Brandi Buck, Nate Higbie, Patricia Lanzon, and Sarah Lonzi
The Rotary Club of Bradford supports many community initiatives and local non-profits through volunteerism, fundraising, and special events.
More information on the Rotary Club of Bradford can be found on the club’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/bradfordrotary or by contacting Angela Erway, membership chair at bfdrotary@gmail.com/.
Four receive Laurie Anzivine Memorial Scholarship
OLEAN, N.Y., June 29, 2023 — Four recent area graduates received this year’s Laurie Anzivine Memorial Scholarship awards, managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.
Allie Boser, an Allegany-Limestone Central School graduate, Mikya Stake of Port Allegany High School, Ethan VanCamp of Otto-Eldred High School and Sarah Weber of Ellicottville Central School all received the Laurie Anzivine Memorial Scholarship, each receiving an award of $1,000.
Martin M. Howard, 84, Smethport, PA
SMETHPORT – Martin M. Howard, loving father, grandfather and brother, of 3470 Route 46, passed away on Monday (June 19, 2023) at the Olean General Hospital, following an illness.
Marty was born on July 10, 1938 in Shinglehouse, and was the son of Melford and Erma Bell Wheeler Howard. He was formerly married to Ellen Marie Cooper. On March 11, 1967 in the Free Methodist Church in Duke Center, he married his wife of 42 years, June Marie Stoling, who predeceased him in August 2008.
Marty became a truck driver right out of high school for Andrews Salvage and then for Haliburton for several years. He then began working at Pittsburgh Corning in Port Allegany for about four years before returning to truck driving. Marty was always working on cars and trucks which led him to opening Howards Keystone with his brother in Bradford, which he ran for many years. He then returned back to work at Haliburton where he retired in 1989 after over 10 years of service.
Throughout Marty’s life he would travel around to many churches filling in for the pastors. He then became an ordained minister on Nov. 15, 2003 for the Apostolic Lighthouse Assembly of Jesus Christ.
Marty is survived by two children, M. Daniel (Debbie) Howard of Bradford, and Linda M. Goodrich of Franklin; several grandchildren including Anthony, Shannon, Christal and April; eight great grandchildren and one great great grandson; he had several brothers and sisters.
Along with his wife, June, Marty was predeceased by his parents and two sons, Robert and Frank Howard.
As per Marty’s request there will be no services at this time. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery in Smethport.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741
Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean, N.Y.
Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com
C&N Donates $800,000 to Benefit Local Education
WELLSBORO, PA – C&N recognized the importance of investing in local education with donations totaling $800,000 to area Educational Improvement, Scholarship and Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Organizations. These donations were made under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC).
Education is key to a strong and prosperous community. However, there are many budgetary roadblocks preventing children from receiving the level of education they deserve. C&N is committed to closing this gap by supporting local organizations that have made it their mission to ensure every child has access to educational opportunities.
The following organizations were presented with checks that will support their investment in education, and ensure the sustained growth and flourishing of local economies.
Cameron, McKean & Potter Counties
- Austin Area School District* – $2,000
- Cameron County Area School District* – $10,000
- Coudersport Area School District* – $14,000
- Port Allegany Area School District* – $2,000
- Sullivan County Area School District* – $13,900
- Pennsylvania Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc. – $3,000
Tioga County
- Covenant Academy (through General Council of the Assemblies of God) – $8,000
- Endless Mountain Music Festival, Inc. – $5,000
- Mansfield University Early Start Program (Commonwealth Charitable Management, Inc.) – $40,000
- Northern Tioga Area School District* – $20,000
- Southern Tioga Area School District* – $12,000
- Trinity Lutheran Church & School – $21,000
- Wellsboro Area School District* – $20,000
Port Allegany Concert Cancelled by Smoke
Town Square Concerts in Port Allegany PA
It is with regret that this Thursday’s (June 29) concert on the town square is canceled. Due to the latest air quality report for our area the concentration of particles are increasing rapidly to have a “Red Alert” issued. Please pass the word that this week’s concert is canceled. Thank you.
DEP Declares Code Red Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulate Matter for June 29, 2023 for entire state of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Red Air Quality Action Day for all of Pennsylvania for fine particulate matter for June 29, 2023, due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.
The average Air Quality Index readings for the entire day will likely be in the Code Red range, however local conditions could be Code Purple throughout the day. Residents are encouraged to check www.airnow.gov for their local conditions.
On a Code Red Air Quality Action Day, young children, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems, such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis, are especially vulnerable to the effects of air pollution and should avoid outdoor activities, and everyone else should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.
In Code Purple conditions, young children, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems should avoid all physical activity outdoors. Everyone else should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion.
Check current local conditions at www.airnow.gov.
Concentrations of smoke will likely be high throughout the day in western Pennsylvania and increasing throughout the day in eastern Pennsylvania.
Smoke due to wildfires in eastern Canada will likely contribute to daily average concentrations of fine particulate matter in the Code Red range. Residents are encouraged to check www.airnow.gov for current conditions in their area.
Smoke from the wildfires is expected to impact Pennsylvania air quality throughout Thursday and Friday, with some possible relief on Saturday. DEP will continue to update the forecast.
Conditions will likely be worse in the morning as a natural weather phenomenon called an atmospheric inversion will keep smoke filled air closer to the surface and prevent air from higher elevations to mix with air closer to the ground. Residents are encouraged to check www.airnow.gov for current conditions in their area.
Fine particulate matter (or PM-2.5) comes in many sizes and shapes and can be made up of hundreds of different chemicals. Some are emitted directly from a source, such as construction sites, unpaved roads, fields, smokestacks, or fires. Most particles form in the atmosphere as a result of complex reactions of chemicals such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides (called “precursors”), which are pollutants emitted from power plants, industries, and automobiles.
Residents and businesses within the Air Quality Action Day areas are strongly encouraged to voluntarily help reduce fine particulate matter air pollution by:
The Pennsylvania Department of Health also has recommendations on how to protect yourself from air pollution.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Air Quality Index (AQI) provides standardized color codes for forecasting and reporting daily air quality. Green signifies good air quality; Yellow means moderate air quality; Orange represents unhealthy pollution levels for sensitive groups of people; and Red warns of unhealthy pollution levels for all. An Air Quality Action Day is declared when the AQI is forecasted to be Code Orange or higher.
For more information, visit DEP at www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/AQPartnersWeb, EPA’s AirNow at www.airnow.gov.
For more information on the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, please visit the website or follow DEP on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.