On Wednesday, May 24th, at approximately 1:00 a.m. a Patrol Officer was investigating what appeared to be suspicious activity in a parking lot located on the 100 Blk. of W. State St. and made a drug arrest as a result of this.
52 year old Amy Yaudes of 1201 N. Union St., Olean, was arrested for possessing Crack Cocaine after the Officer observed it in plain view in her vehicle.
Yaudes was charged with Criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd degree (B Felony) and Criminal use of drug paraphernalia 2nd. degree (A Misdemeanor). Yaudes was held for arraignment.
On 05/22/2023 at approximately 1001 hrs City of Bradford Police were dispatched to Choice Store at 84 West Washington Street for a reported theft. Upon arrival Officers determined that the actor Cheray Matera and Austin Crooks had entered the store and while Crooks distracted the clerk Matera went behind the counter and took money from the cash register.
Matera was taken into custody but Crooks ran from the scene as he had active warrants for his arrest.
Matera was arraigned by Magistrate Cercone and remanded to jail on $250.00 cash bail. Charges CC 3921 A Theft (M2) Location 84 West Washington Street Bradford, PA 16701
Millerton FD and Erway Ambulance were dispatched to a MVA in Jackson Twp. Wednesday evening, for a one vehicle roll over.
Rescue 12-18 responded quickly, first unit on scene reported one injury . Driver was transported by Erway Ambulance. Engine 12-2 was recalled and was not needed on scene.
At 10:34 AM on Thursday, Derrick City Fire Dept. & City Ambulance have been dispatched to a land rescue for a victim of a logging accident located 2.4 miles from a gate on Red Rock Ridge Road in Foster Township. Limestone dispatched with UTV. Air medical on standby. Rew Fire Dept. dispatched to set up landing zone for Stat Medevac at Bradford Speedway.
On Thursday morning at 1034hrs DCVFD and Bradford City Ambulance were dispatched to the Red Rock Ridge Road off of Summitt Road for a land rescue for a logging accident. Reports indicated that the injured person was approx 2 1/2 miles in on Red Rock Ridge Road and then off a skidder trail approx 150 yards. Due to the remoteness a UTV and manpower was requested from Limestone NY VFD. Utility 11 Responded with Fire and EMS personnel along with an Ambulance from the City of Bradford. Stat Medevac was placed in the air with an LZ being established at the Bradford Speedway by Rew VFD. Upon making arrival to the patient it was determined a male sustained injuries from a logging accident. Personnel assisted the Ambulance staff with patient care, packaging and loading of patient into stokes basket and on to Limestone NY VFD UTV. The Patient was transported by Ambulance to the LZ and life flighted by Stat Medevac to an out of town Trauma Center. All personnel were back in quarters at 1230hrs. Chief 1130 (Yohe) had Red Rock Command. Chief 830/Engine 8 secured the Landing zone.
Photo by John Eaton Pictured at the Pennsylvania Snowmobile Club are presenters and the 2023 Upper Pine Creek Trout Tournament Scholarship recipients. Shown are (front row, from left to right): Sara Kennedy, Janna Quick and Jackson S. Brion being congratulated by Club Vice President Tom Byrne and (back row, from left to right) Jim Westbrook, Wayne Fletcher, and Victor Ferree Jr.
Three seniors from high schools in Tioga County were awarded the Upper Pine Creek Trout Tournament Scholarship for Wildlife, Ecology and the Environment on Sunday, May 21 during the 32nd annual tournament.
Presenting the $1,000 scholarships to the students were Pennsylvania Grand Canyon Snowmobile Club Vice President Tom Byrne of Middlebury Center and Board Member Victor Ferree Jr. of Asaph along with Seneca Resources Company, LLC representatives Jim Westbrook, district production foreman, and Wayne Fletcher, environmental health and safety representative. The event took place at the snowmobile clubhouse at 4814 Route 6, 12 miles west of Wellsboro.
“With Seneca Resources partnering with us this year, we were able to award three $1,000 scholarships,” said Snowmobile Club President Jim Baney. Seneca Resources is the exploration and production segment of National Fuel Gas Company.
The snowmobile club has been presenting scholarships to graduating high school seniors every May since the tournament began. The only exception was in 2020 when the tournament was cancelled due to the pandemic. The club awarded two $100 scholarships each year from 1991 to 2007; three $300 scholarships from 2008 to 2018; three $500 scholarships in 2019; six $500 scholarships in 2021; and three $1,000 scholarships in 2022 and this year.
Each student completed an application for the 2023 scholarship that included writing short essays. The first was on what they see as major wildlife, ecological, and/or environmental issues in their areas. The second was how their chosen career field would allow them to have a positive influence on these issues. “Each student’s answers were very thoughtful and reflected well on them, their education and families,” Baney said.
Janna Quick, a senior at Cowanesque Valley High School in Westfield is the daughter of Jeff and Judy Quick of Chatham Township. This fall, she will attend Penn State University’s University Park campus in State College to earn a degree in Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, a four-year program. She then plans to continue her studies for four more years to become a veterinarian. “After I get my veterinary license, I plan to start a large animal practice and eventually expand and have a small animal clinic as well,” she said.
Sara Kennedy, a senior at North Penn-Mansfield High School, is the daughter of Jon and Amanda Kennedy of Roseville in Rutland Township. This fall, she will attend the University Park campus of Penn State University in State College to earn a degree in Animal Science. She plans to become a dairy nutritionist and work on farms with cows and farmers.
Jackson S. Brion, a senior at North Penn-Liberty High School in Liberty, is the son of Steve and Gwen Brion of Buttonwood in Jackson Township. This fall, he will attend the University Park campus of Penn State University in State College to earn a degree in Forest Ecosystem Management. “I plan on working at Wheeland’s Lumber until I leave for college. “I am looking into furthering my education by looking into the realm of conservation and the preservation of our natural resources and forests along with the wildlife within them.”
Photo by Gary Tyson The first chestnut-sided warbler (pictured) of the season was sighted at Hills Creek State Park during the May 20 bird walk.
The last guided bird walk at Hills Creek State Park is this Saturday, May 27. It will begin promptly at 8 a.m. and is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
Meet at the park office parking lot at 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro Pa. 16901-9676, off Hills Creek Road in Charleston Township, about seven miles northeast of Wellsboro.
At 8 a.m. sharp, participants will drive their own vehicles to the starting location.
Children and adults and birders of all levels, first timers to experienced, are welcome to attend. Bring binoculars and cameras and wear subdued clothing and sturdy walking shoes.
Bob Edkin, environmental education specialist, led the May 20 walk. Ten people, including six members of the Tiadaghton Audubon Society, the local birding group, three campers staying at the park and Edkin saw 42 bird species. Among them was a chestnut-sided warbler.
Amber Funk, a junior at Port Allegany High School, has been selected to represent her school and community at the 2023 Miss McKean County Fair Competition. Amber is the daughter of Daniel and Jennifer Funk of Turtlepoint. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, Varsity Club and Prom Committee. Amber is a member of the Lady Gator Varsity Volleyball Team and is a member of chorus. Outside of school she has volunteered at the S. W. Smith Library Dinner Auction, Rotary Purse Bingo, McKean County SPCA, and a server for many years at the Senior Expo at Pitt Bradford. The 117th McKean County Fair will be held August 13 – 19, 2023 in Smethport.
On May 24, at 10:33 pm. Wellsboro was dispatched to Shumway Hill Rd. for a one vehicle crash. This is a pick up truck off the roadway in a field with unknown details
Wellsville Police arrested Daniel E. Fronczak, age 47, of Bolivar, charging him with two counts of Exposure of a Person. The charges stem from two incidents that took place on East State Street on May 18th. Fronczak was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Fronczak was released and is due back in Wellsville Village Court on June 6th at 4:30 pm.
Ivan “Fred” Wilson III, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023, in the Pittsburgh Veterans Administration Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Fred was a loving husband and father and was always looking for ways to help his family and friends. He was also an avid motorcycle rider and especially enjoyed riding with his son and close friends. Fred could often be found working in his garage and in the yard on his tractors.
Fred was a member of the Bolivar United Methodist Church, Kenyon Andrus Post 772 American Legion Bolivar, Cuba VFW Post 2721, Macedonia Lodge 258 F&AM Bolivar, Valley of Jamestown Scottish Rite, and United Steelworkers Union Local Olean.
Surviving in addition to his wife Terry are his son, Ivan Fred (Jennifer) Wilson IV, Fort Mill, SC; two grandchildren, Ivan Fred Wilson V and Eva Marie Wilson, also of Fort Mill, SC; two sisters, Debbie (Russ) Gross of Cuba and Patti Wilson of Wethersfield, CT, and nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 from 4-7 PM, and funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 11 AM in the Bolivar United Methodist
Church. Pastors Dawn Quesenberry and Elva Cornell will officiate. Burial, with full Military Honors, will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery Bolivar.
On 05/23/2023 at approximately 1922 hrs, City of Bradford Police were dispatched to 22 Walker Avenue for a domestic in progress.
Upon arrival Officers the adult male victim reported that his girlfriend had struck, scratched, slammed a door on him, and choked him causing him to struggle to breathe. Officers observed injuries to the victim including redness and bleeding.
The actor Kati Lee Peterson made admissions to these actions and was taken into custody for domestic violence assault charges. Magistrate Engman arraigned Peterson and released her on $10,000 unsecured bail. Preliminary hearings are set in the matter.
Charges CC 2718 A1 Strangulation (F2) 18 PACC 2701a1 Simple Assault (1 count) (M2) CC 2709 A1 Harassment (S)
Glenn Robinson, 69, of Haines St. in Kane, PA passed away on Friday (May 19) at UPMC-Hamot. He was born in Kane on July 13, 1953, the son of the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Eck) Robinson.
Mr. Robinson served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves for many years and was a pump station foreman. He was called to active duty for Operation Desert Storm. He was a member of Lt. Raymond A. Nicolas American Legion Post #250, the Kane VFW Lodge #1132, the Kane Elks Lodge #329 and the Kane Senior Center.
He is survived by two sons, Glenn (Jessica) Robinson II of Reynoldsville and Blake Robinson of White, GA; four sisters, Vicky Cline of Belmont, NY, Joyce Nelson and Sandy Lehman both of Kane and Donna Smith of NM; his girlfriend, Brandie Shugars of Kane and her daughter Selena (Richard Brazell) Shugars, also of Kane and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers and six sisters.
Friends are invited to attend a visitation which will take place at the Cummings Funeral Home on Friday (May 26) from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A graveside service with full military honors will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery at 1:30 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Shirley M. Anderson, 97, of Coudersport, PA passed away on May 23, 2023 at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. She was born on December 20, 1925, in Jamestown, NY, the daughter of the late Thurston David Oliver and Margaret (Youngquist) Melquist. On March 21, 1946, she married Leon E. Anderson in South Pasadena, CA and celebrated 53 years of marriage until his passing on March 31, 1999.
Shirley did clerical work for the Consistory for many years and she also worked for Potter County as an Auditor and in the Office of Aging. Shirley was an active member of the St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and participated in the quilting group.
On September 22, 1947, Shirley was initiated as a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Eulalia Chapter 148 at a district meeting. She served as secretary for over 20 years and was named a Secretary Emeritus. She was also a member of the Red Hats, the Coudersport Senior Center, and volunteered with Hospice and delivered meals for Meals on Wheels for many years. She also participated in Silver Sneakers and the Senior games in Bradford.
Shirley is survived by two daughters, Janet A. Long of Coudersport; Beverly J. (Mac) Gilpin of Bellefonte; two sons, Roger A. (Sharon) Anderson of Virginia Beach, VA; Dale R. (Sharie) Anderson of Coudersport; 11 grandchildren, Brian, Rachel, Keefe, Jason, Melanie, Mark, Britta, Crystal, Angela, Bethany, and Dustin, and 22 great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, Shirley was preceded in death by a son, David L. Anderson on April 30, 2012.
In her later years, Shirley remained a central figure in the lives of her family. She was present at family events and always ready for the next gathering, traveling when necessary. With a forward thinking mindset she knitted baby blankets as the family expanded. Shirley played games and engaged in conversations that kept her mind sharp and her heart full as she brought joy to many.
Shirley, a true matriarch, modeled staying active within the community by regularly attending church and the senior center. Her faith and prioritization of a rich social life allowed her to stay immersed in everyday life.
Using a daily journal to document major family happenings and ordinary moments, Shirley exemplifies that the fabric of life is knitted together by both. Her legacy will inspire the generations to come.
Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects Saturday, May 27, 2023 from 5-7 pm at the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 N. East St., Coudersport, the Eastern Star Service will begin at 5 pm. On Sunday, May 28, 2023 family and friends are welcome from 2-3 pm at St. Paul’s Evangelical Church, 3 Borie St., Coudersport, where her funeral service will follow at 3 pm, with Rev. John L. Kallerson officiating. A private burial will be in Eulalia Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made in Shirley’s name to either the St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3 Borie St., Coudersport, PA 16915 or to Eulalia Cemetery, P.O. Box 226, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Fugitive Michael Burham was captured about 5:15 p.m. today near Halfway Creek Road.
Charleston County Sheriff Kristin Graziano said:
“I am grateful to all the law enforcement agencies who came together and put in hundreds of hours of hard work to get a dangerous man out of our communities. We also thank the many residents throughout the Charleston region who served as extra eyes on the streets, submitting countless tips and sightings. We all came together, and our communities are safer tonight because of it.”
We also appreciate the news media’s effort to get the word out to the public. The sheriff’s news briefing from 3 p.m. this afternoon is available here: https://youtu.be/L4cUxM678bs
Mary A. McFall, 42, of 1554 Haskell Road, Olean, NY passed away on Sunday (May 21, 2023) from injuries sustained in a vehicle-pedestrian accident.
Mary was born on April 12, 1981, and was the daughter of Jack A. Langdon and Susanne E. Isaman. She was formerly married to Jess M. McFall.
Mary was a 1999 graduate of Hinsdale Central School. She continued her education at JCC where she obtained her associate’s degree in business. Mary joined Vector on May 15, 2001 as a part-time Customer Service Representative, and was promoted to full-time in July 2005. She was also an Administrative Services Representative before assuming her current position on June 16, 2021 as a Cutco Gifting Specialist.
Mary loved attending sporting events with her son. She enjoyed watching the Buffalo Bills which she was a huge fan with her son. Mary loved going to St. Bonaventure Men’s Basketball games, Olean Oiler games at Bradner Stadium. She enjoyed jogging and running, working out, vacationing, and traveling to the beach. Mary liked to get her hair, nails and pedicures done.
She enjoyed attending church at Believers Chapel, and going to church functions. Mary loved a good cup of coffee and enjoyed having coffee with her mother on Saturday mornings. Most of all and above all else was her son, Carter, who was the apple of her eye and was her whole life.
Mary is survived by her son, Carter M. McFall; her mother, Susanne E. Isaman of Olean; three siblings, Tracey L. (Robert) Eliason of Bradford, Pa., Anthony J. “Tony” Nevone of Olean and Tom M. (Colleen) Langdon of Bradford; three half siblings, Elaine, Deb and Trishelle and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews who she loved and adored.
Mary was predeceased by her father, Jack A. Langdon.
Friends will be received at Believers Chapel, 2000 Constitution Ave, on Friday, May 26, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Pastor Sean D. Obergfell will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean.
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