BEAR IN LUZERNE COUNTY ATTACK CAPTURED
The bear that attacked and injured two children in Luzerne County this week has been captured and euthanized.
Two bears – a male and a female – were caught overnight in live traps the Pennsylvania Game Commission set following a May 22 bear attack in Wright Township, near Mountain Top, that left a 5-year-old and 14-month-old with injuries.
Previously completed DNA testing on the clothes the children were wearing at the time of the attack had developed a profile for the bear in the attack. Samples collected Friday morning from the trapped bears immediately were taken to The Dr. Jane Huffman Wildlife Genetics Institute at East Stroudsburg University. Testing performed there concluded the trapped female bear indeed was the same one from the attack.
While bear attacks in Pennsylvania are extremely rare, when bears attack people and later are captured, they are euthanized to ensure public safety. That’s not to say a bear involved in an attack is prone to attack. Bear attacks many times are the product of a bear that is cornered and has no easy escape route. But euthanasia is a precaution against future attacks, as well as the only way to test the bear for rabies. If a bear tests negative for rabies, it relieves concerns the animal has caused further public health risk, and allows attack victims to possibly be spared rabies treatments.
“For more than 125 years, the Pennsylvania Game Commission has worked to protect and provide for the Commonwealth’s wildlife,” said Game Commission Executive Director Bryan Burhans. “With the agency’s guidance, the state’s once-beleaguered bear population recovered, prospering to the point we now have about 15,000 bears statewide, and bear hunting opportunities in most counties. Pennsylvania’s bear populations really couldn’t be doing better, and that will continue to be the case.
“While the agency doesn’t take lightly its duty to follow protocol to euthanize a bear involved in an attack, it also places great importance on ensuring public safety, and in this case we have fulfilled our responsibility through our actions.”
The male bear caught in the trap alongside the female has been relocated to a more remote area farther from the attack site.
If there are further updates in this matter, the Game Commission will issue another news release Tuesday afternoon.
Ruffed Grouse Society in NC PA Finishes Spring Events with Future Hunters and Handlers’ Clinic
St. Marys, Pa.: “It’s been a busy spring for the Upland Bird Hunt Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) up here in NC Pa,” said Jed Hamberger, President of the Chapter, “but we finished up our ambitious spring schedule. Now we take a short break and get ready for our summer event, the four-day Women’s Intro to Wingshooting program.”
The Upland Bird Hunt Chapter started its spring schedule by tackling an ambitious new habitat project of alder regeneration at Tionesta Lake in partnership with the Army Corps of Engineers; then moved directly into woodcock singing and drumming grouse surveys in partnership with the PA Game Commission and the US Geological Service. The first ever Wild Game Dinner Social was held at the Rolfe Beagle Club. And finally, the Upland Bird Hunt Chapter sponsored its always well-received Future Hunters and Handlers’ Clinic for dog owners at the Rolfe Beagle Club.
The Future Hunters and Handlers’ Clinic is designed for any dog handler or hunter who wants to establish a better rapport with their dog or learn new techniques in dog training. This program is held every spring by the chapter with experts in the dog training field, dog care, and habitat providing short one-hour seminars for attendees to rotate into. This spring, the program had 16 attendees – mostly dog owners, but even a few attendees that will be future dog owners. “We are thinking about rotating this program to another RGS Chapter area such as Erie or State College or Williamsport next spring so we can reach more interested folks,” said Tom McPherson, an instructor for the program.
Any hunters or dog handlers interested in what the Upland Bird Hunt Chapter of the RGS has to offer in NC Pa should contact Jed Hamberger at jedhamberger@gmail.com.
Anthony M. “Tony” Kisko, 70, of Port Allegany, PA
Anthony M. “Tony” Kisko, 70, of Port Allegany, PA passed away on Thursday (May 25, 2023). He was born April 22, 1953, the son of the late William H. Kisko and the late Nevada Kisko Higley.
Tony loved fishing and hunting using his Grandfather Kisko’s hunting rifle. He and his brothers brought home many rabbits and squirrels for their mother to cook. He loved music, and enjoyed strumming on his guitar as a young person. He enjoyed nature shows and western reruns on TV. He had a quiet and sweet nature, and could keep up with any conversation. Tony’s working career was primarily in construction.
Anthony is survived by three sons, Jamie (Dannelle) Kisko of Port Allegany, Justin (Heather) Kisko of Smethport, and Jason (Carrie) Kisko of Concord, N.C.; three brothers and three sisters, Ann DeHaven (Phil) Smith of Port Allegany, Barbara (Garry) Hoch of Bradford, Joseph Kisko of Smethport, William (Teresa) Kisko Jr. of Mainesburg, Melinda Teats and Kim Kisko, both of Smethport; and he leaves three grandsons, four granddaughters, and one great-granddaughter, and many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Frame Funeral Home, 230 North Main Street, Eldred, PA 16731.
Burial will be held at a later date to be announced by the family.
Condolences may be sent to Justin Kisko,110 East Main St., Smethport, PA 16749, or Melinda Teats, P.O. Box 354, Smethport, PA 16749.
Online condolences may be made at www.framefuneralhome.com
Thea Petruzzi Port Allegany Big 30 Academic Student
Thea Petruzzi, daughter of Josh and Erica Petruzzi of Port Allegany, joined high school seniors and their parents from 32 area school districts at the Big 30 Academic Scholarship Banquet. The banquet recognizes a senior from each school district in the Olean Times Herald’s Twin Tiers sports coverage area, known as the Big 30. Students are nominated by their principals. Thea’s plans after graduation are to attend Robert Morris University majoring in biomedical engineering. She is pictured with PAHS Principal Marc Budd.
PennDOT McKean County Maintenance work schedule for the week of May 29 – June 2, 2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation McKean County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of May 29 – June 2, 2023, weather permitting. Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.
McKean County 0250
Sign Repairs and Upgrades:
- Various State Routes throughout the County
Bridge Repair:
- Various State Routes throughout the County
Mowing:
- Various State Routes throughout the County
Patching:
- State Route: 2004 (Christian Hollow Road)
- State Route: 646 (Rew to Red Rock)
Crack Sealing:
- State Route: 155 (Potter County line to Port Allegany)
Pipe Replacement:
- State Route: 1006 (McCrae Brook)
- State Route: 1015 (Columbia Hill Road Rixford)
Pipe Repair:
- State Route: 146 (Red Mill Road)
- State Route: 46 (Cameron County line to Crosby)
Ditching:
- State Route: 346 (Foster Brook to Red Rock)
The following work is scheduled to be completed by contractor, weather permitting:
L.C. Whitford- Bridge Replacement
State Route: 1011 (Barnum Road)
Traffic control: Contractor will be utilizing flaggers on SR 1011 during work hours to control the flow of traffic.
Jefferson Paving– Roadway repairs
State Route: 146 (Red Mill Road)
Traffic control: Contractor will be utilizing flaggers on SR 146 during work hours to control the flow of traffic
PennDOT Potter and Cameron County Maintenance work schedule for the week of May 29 – June 2, 2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Potter and Cameron County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of May 29 – June 2, 2023, weather permitting. Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.
Cameron County 0240
Bridge Repairs:
- State Route: 4001 (Old West Creek Road)
- State Route: 4002 (Beechwood Road)
Sign Repair:
- State Route: Various SR throughout County
Mowing:
- State Route: Various SR throughout County
Spray Patch:
- State Route: 120 (Elk County Line to Moore Hill Road)
- State Route: 1001 (Plank Hollow Road)
The following work is scheduled to be completed by contractor, weather permitting:
Richardson Tree & Landscape Company, Inc– Tree Trimming
State Route: 46 (Rich Valley to the McKean County line)
Traffic control: Traffic along SR 46 will be utilizing flaggers.
Potter County 0260
Sign Repairs/Replacement:
- State Route: Various SR throughout County
Shoulder Cutting:
- State Route: 44 (Coneville to Shinglehouse)
- 4019 (Horse Run Road)
- State Route: 4021 (Honeoye Road)
- State Route: 4017 (Sunnyside Road)
Pipe Replacement:
- State Route: 1011 (West Bingham Road)
- State Route: 1010 (Genesee/ Mills Road)
Spray Patching:
- State Route: 1010 (Genesee/ Mills Road)
- State Route: 44 (Oleona to Lycoming County line)
Crack Sealing:
- State Route: 4009 (Baker Creek Road)
- State Route: 4007 (Dingman Run Road)
Ditching:
- State Route: 1003 (Loucks Mills Road)
The following work is scheduled to be completed by contractor, weather permitting:
Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc– Roadway/ Bridge repair
State Route: 6 (Port Allegany to Coudersport) Contractors will continue with roadway repairs and drainage upgrades. Bridge structure repairs will continue at the intersection of SR 6 and Trout Brook Road intersection.
Traffic control: Traffic along SR 6 will be utilizing flaggers during work hours, multiple work zones may be in project area, including temporary traffic signals at Trout Brook Road intersection.
Nestlerode Contracting Company, Inc– Bridge replacement
State Route: 1011 (Hickox/Ulysses Road)
Traffic control: Detour will be in place, traffic will use State Route 1012 (Jackson Road), State Route 49, and State Route 1011.
The Annual Awards Assembly was held recently at Port Allegany High School.
Principal Marc Budd was the MC for the event which began with Underclassmen Awards.
Certificates of Excellence for attaining Honor Roll status during each grading period of the school year were presented to Molly Barber, Kaiden Bartlett, Chase Boyd, Ryan Carlson, Ian Crum, Braedyn Dibble, Trace Kazimer, Madelynn Lannager, Victor Link, Bailey Lloyd, Duke Shelley, Jackson Smith and Kason Stake in Grade 7; Collin Ableidinger, Jordan Bailey, Kaydence Beaver, Lillie Foltz, Liam Hawver, Olivia LIlly, Brock Marsiglio, Tessa Rendos and Derrick Xaros in Grade 8; Micah Emerick, Madison Errick, Bynn Evens, Jarrod Funk, Isla Lehmier, Blake Lloyd, Kendra Meade and Nicholas Wilfong in Grade 9; Tyler Carinci, Ava Coleman, Joshua Colton, Tyler Fillhart, Levi Howard, Madison Langfitt, Raelin Meacham, Ella Moses, Joy Ou, Riley Painter, Skyler Pelchy, Beau Shelley, Derek Smith and Isabelle VanNette in Grade 10; Trenton Bunnell, Colton Crowe, Paige Crum-Threadgill, Hannah Hanchett, Kole Kisko, Henry Kisler, Lacy LaChine, Kendra McGarvey-Smoker, Jossalynn Mereen, Brayden Pearsall, Julia Postlewait, John Smith and Miska Young in Grade 11.
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Susan E. Bogart, 74, of Emporium, PA
Susan E. Bogart, 74, of Emporium, PA passed away at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA on Friday (May 26, 2023) morning following a lengthy illness. She was born January 23, 1949 in Mineola, New York a daughter of the late Frederick and Jane Lockard Haupert. On February 1, 1969 in St. Mark Catholic Church she married William H. Bogart, who survives.
Susan graduated from Fox Lane High School in Bedford, NY and attended Robert Morris College. She spent many years helping her husband establish and manage his business while being an homemaker. She worked as a secretary for Malizia Law Firm and retired from the Cameron County School District after 21 years of service as the administrative secretary. Susan enjoyed spending her time as an avid participant in her children’s activities throughout the years, such as serving as a Girl Scout leader, volunteering in their classrooms, and being a dedicated spectator throughout their different sports and activities.Her legacy was being a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband William; daughter, Christy Bennett (Mark), Emporium; son, Matthew Bogart (Christine), Amherst, NY; daughter, Angela Ranous (James), Apex, NC; three grandchildren: Breydan, Emma and Carter and a sister, Meta Haupert, Atlanta, GA
She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant son, Barry Dean Bogart.
There will be no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Tuesday (May 30, 2023) at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant.
Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium, PA
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 E. 4th Street, Emporium, PA 15834 or to Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Activity Fund, 110 East 4th Street, Emporium, PA 15834 or to Cameron County SPCA, 678 South Mountain Rd., Emporium, PA 15834
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
Doris M. Woelfel, 90, Of, St. Marys, PA.
Doris M. Woelfel, 90, passed away at her home on Thursday, May 25, 2023 with her family by her side following a lengthy illness.
She was born on February 12, 1933 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Joseph and Loretta Eckert Wolfe.
On August 30, 1952, she married the late Wray H. “Lucky” Woelfel, who preceded her in death on September 23, 1993. Together they shared more than 40 years of marriage.
Doris was a lifelong member of Queen of the World Church, and was also active with the Rosary Altar Society and the St. Ann’s Society. She loved playing cards and cherished her family more than anything. Her grandchildren were the light and love of her life. Doris loved cooking, canning, and baking. She will be fondly remembered as a loving, kind, and caring wife, mother, and grandmother.
Doris is survived by her six children; Kenneth (Ann) Woelfel of St. Marys, Robert (Judy) Woelfel of Kersey, Deborah (James) Dellaquila of St. Marys, Donna (John) Gerber of St. Marys, Nancy (Duane) Bucher of St. Marys and Janice Woelfel of St. Marys; along with a close family friend, Linda Friedl of St. Marys, as well as by her 16 beloved grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers; David Wolfe and James Wolfe, both of St. Marys, as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Doris was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Woelfel in 2006, four brothers; Joseph, Vincent, Alvin, and Dennis Wolfe, and by two sisters; Rose Anne Mahovlich and Jeanne Brem.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Doris M. Woelfel will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 12:00 PM at the Queen of the World Church, 134 Queens Road, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, as Celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery. There will be no public visitation.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Queen of the World Church or to the Community Nurses.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com
CANYON PILOTS ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FLY-IN BREAKFAST IS THIS SUNDAY, MAY 28
The Canyon Pilots Association Memorial Day Weekend All-You-Can-Eat Fly-In Breakfast is this Sunday, May 28 from 8 a.m. to noon indoors at the corporate hangar at the Grand Canyon Regional Airport in Delmar Township at 112 Runway Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
The breakfast is open to the public and will be held rain or shine. Parking is free. Handicapped parking is available.
Weather permitting pilots in various types of full-size aircraft will fly to the airport for the breakfast.
Costa’s in Painted Post, New York is providing two Cessna airplanes and pilots to take people on rides over the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon for a fee and Blaise Alexander is offering helicopter rides, weather permitting.
On the menu are ham, eggs, buckwheat pancakes, coffee and orange juice. Requested is a donation of $10 for adults and $5 for youngsters, ages 3 to 8 years old. Children 2 and under will be admitted free.
Members of the Canyon Country Ultralight Club will assist with the breakfast.
The Mountain Modelaires will display radio controlled airplanes and helicopters and a one-third scale RC Piper J-3 Cub. A Real-Flite Simulator will be available for anyone that wants to try flying a radio control airplane.