Crash Closes Interstate 180 EB in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that both lanes of Interstate 180 eastbound are closed at mile marker 26 (Faxon Exit) in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County, due to a multi-vehicle crash.
A detour using Northway Road and Route 2014 (East Third Street) is in place. The roadway is expected to open by early evening.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect travel delays, and drive with caution.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
ServSafe Food Safety Certification
ServSafe is a certification program developed by the Restaurant Association Education Foundation. The course meets certification requirements for individuals who are responsible for the safe handling of food in restaurants, schools, elder care facilities, lodges, bed and breakfasts, community centers, and other food concessions (organizations or businesses that sell or prepare food on a regular basis).
This course, taught by Rick Kralj, Penn State Educator, is scheduled for Mondays, March 6 and March 13, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost is $185/person. The registration deadline is Monday, February 27th. To register, call (877) 489-1398 or go to http://extension.psu.edu/food-safety/serv-safe.
Edna J. Decker, 93, of Perkasie, PA
Edna J. Decker, 93, of Perkasie, PA died Saturday, January 28, 2023.
She was the wife of the late William J. Decker, who died January 3, 2014.
Born June 7, 1929 in Denver, CO, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Helen (Prentiss) Huckins.
Mrs. Decker was employed as a secretary with Norristown State Hospital for many years. She was a longtime member of St. John’s UCC, Lansdale.
Survivors include her daughter, Linda D. Cassel (Bob) of Shinglehouse, PA; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son, Herb Van Dyke.
John J. Woods, 66, of Truman, PA
John J. Woods, 66, of Truman, PA passed away on Saturday (January 28, 2023) night. He was born January 18, 1957 In St. Marys, PA a son of the late Frederick and Lillian Johnson Woods.
John graduated from Cameron County High School. After high school he became a member of the United States Army. He then went on to work in various powdered metal factories until he retired due to health reasons.
He is survived by two sisters, Catherine Andrus (Scott) and Mary Whitehead (Pat), both of Emporium; three brothers, Edward Woods (Robin), Emporium; Daniel Woods (Gloria), Castle Garden and Michael Woods (Margie), Emporium, numerous nieces and nephews and a former sister in law Florence Beldin Woods Palumbo.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Donald and Freddie Woods, two nephews Bryan and Christian, and his two rottweilers, Nikki and Kiera.
He enjoyed spending time with all of his family, especially his beloved dog Leigha. He had the most amazing sense of humor that everyone will remember him for. To know him was to love him.
At his request there will be no visitation or service
Memorial Contributions may be made to Hahne Cancer Center, (for van transport service) 100 Hospital Drive, DuBois, PA 15801 or to your local SPCA
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
Elk County Council on the Arts to Hold Funding Creativity Event
Artists who want to take their career further and engage more in their community are invited to gather on Thursday. February 16 for Funding Creativity, an event hosted by the Elk County Council on the Arts, at the PA Wilds Media Lab located in the space above Laughing Owl Press in Kane, Pennsylvania.
Funding Creativity will be a showcase of programs and opportunities for local artists through ECCOTA’s partnership with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. The Elk County Council on the Arts is one of 14 partner organizations with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, servicing Elk, McKean, Potter, Cameron, and Forest Counties. Artists from those counties are encouraged to attend the event.
Funding Creativity will be a chance for interested artists to get together and learn about granting and residency opportunities through ECCOTA. As well as a networking opportunity for artists, rostered teaching artists and grant recipients will be in attendance to answer questions and engage in discussion with attendees and give testimony to their success with these programs.
Funding Creativity is also in partnership with the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship and the Wilds Cooperative of PA, who will also be in attendance. The PA Wilds Media Lab is located at 61 North Fraley St, Second Floor, in Kane, Pennsylvania and will last from 5:00 pm till 8:00 pm and refreshments from Table 105 will be provided.
Any questions regarding Funding Creativity can be directed to ECCOTA at (814) 772-7051.
RECALL
Daniele International LLC, a Mapleville, R.I., establishment, is recalling approximately 52,914 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) sausage products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Sovos Brands Intermediate, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Rao’s Slow Simmered Soup, Labeled as Chicken & Gnocchi but Containing Vegetable Minestrone
Sovos Brands Intermediate, Inc. (“Sovos”) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 16-ounce jars of Rao’s Made for Home Slow Simmered Soup, Chicken & Gnocchi, because the affected jars may contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product.
The affected soup is labeled as Chicken & Gnocchi, but will contain vegetable minestrone, which is dark red.
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $2.7 Billion to Improve and Expand Rural Electric Infrastructure
Funding Includes $613 Million to Improve Grid Security and Reliability
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department is investing $2.7 billion to help 64 electric cooperatives and utilities expand and modernize the nation’s rural electric grid and increase grid security.
“These critical investments will benefit rural people and businesses in many ways for decades to come,” Vilsack said. “This funding will help rural cooperatives and utilities invest in changes that make our energy more efficient, more reliable, and more affordable. Investing in infrastructure – roads, bridges, broadband and energy – supports good-paying jobs and keeps the United States poised to lead the global economy.”
To learn more, read the full news release.
Makala N. Fritz, 21, of Delaware Ave. in James City, PA
Makala N. Fritz, 21, of Delaware Ave. in James City, PA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday (Jan. 26) at her residence. She was born on April 26, 2001, in St. Marys, the daughter of Travis Fritz and Michelle (Smith) Horton.
Makala was a graduate of the Kane Area High School. She loved her cats and had adopted several from the McKean County SPCA.
She is survived by her father Travis (Jody Miller) Fritz of Penn Run; her mother, Michelle (James) Horton of Rasselas; her maternal grandparents, John (Karen) Smith of James City; her paternal grandparents, Jerome (Beverly) Fritz of Johnsonburg; two uncles, Patrick Smith of James City and Aaron (Savanna Kohut) Smith of Kane; one aunt, Kelly Fritz of CA; five sisters, Malysa Confer of Ludlow, Hailey Slater of Mt. Jewett, Sydney Slater of Wilcox, Madison McKown of ND and Avra Lynn Jenkins of Penn Run; two nieces, Loralie Anderson and Olivia Myers and nine cousins, Andrew, Isaac, Jacob, Aaron, Isabella and Aden Smith, Alexis Woods and Jace and Judd Johnston.
She was preceded in death by her uncle, Adrian Smith II.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made to the McKean County SPCA, 80 Glenwood Ave. Bradford, PA 16701.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Double fatal collision on I-86 in Chautauqua County
29 January 2023
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Eugene J. Staniszewski
Troop A Commander
PRESS RELEASE
UPDATED
On January 28, 2023, at approximately 6:00 P.M., Troopers out SP Jamestown responded to I-86, west bound lane between exits 12 and 13 in the town of Ellicott for a vehicle collision. Investigation determined that a 2009 Toyota Camry, operated by Mathew A. Berry, 30 of Randolph, NY was traveling east bound (wrong way) in the west bound lane on the I-86 without head lights. An approaching 2019 Ram 1500 was traveling west bound and struck the Camry head on. The Ram was struck from behind by a 2020 Freightliner that was traveling west bound.
Berry was pronounced deceased at the scene. Both occupants of the Ram had serious injuries. The operator, Todd A. Town, 57 and passenger, Sandra L. Town, 54 both of Jamestown, NY were taken to area hospitals. Todd Town succumbed to his injuries at USMC Chautauqua and Sandra Town is in serious condition at UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA. The operator of the Freightliner had no injuries.
Investigation determined that Berry suffers from mental illness and was reported missing to Chautauqua County 911 on the evening of January 28, 2023.
NYSP Collision Reconstruction, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation are assisting in this investigation.
This is still an ongoing investigation.
R. Waneta Spencer, age 94 of Elkland, PA
R. Waneta Spencer, age 94 of Elkland, PA passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at the Corning Hospital surrounded by her family.
She was born on May 10, 1928 in Clymer Township, PA. Waneta was married to Duane Spencer for 54 years before his passing in May of 2002.
She graduated from Sabinsville High School and afterwards she attended the Elmira Business and Shorthand College where she received her degree. Following that she was a librarian at the Cowanesque Valley Elementary School for a handful of years and then she transferred to Cowanesque Valley High School where she retired.
Waneta loved caring for all her animals; especially her dog, Charlie and cat, Izzy. She was an avid gardener, spending a lot of her time in her backyard tending to her flowerbeds. She enjoyed socializing with friends and neighbors whenever she got the chance. Waneta was also an avid reader and was a 50 year member and president of LeCercle Moderne Book Club. She was loved dearly by her family and neighbors.
Waneta is survived by her daughters, Lorraine Borden of Rye, NH and Kelli Marchi (Ron Austin) of Horseheads, NY; grandchildren, Tara (Anthony) Pittarelli of Newark Valley, NY, Lesley (Scott) Wurstner of West Seneca, NY, Shannon Collins, Katelyn Marchi and John Marchi all of Corning, NY; great grandchildren, Wyett and Carter Pittarelli, Kennedy Wurstner, Brooke Collins and Carlee Marchi; great-great grandchild, Cole Farrell; half siblings, James Young, Richard Young, Beverly Brown, Donna Morehess, Colleen Sutton, Maureen Cook and Alberta Knowles.
Waneta was preceded in death by her husband, Duane; son, Shane Spencer; and half siblings, William Young, Robert Young and Shirley Ann Putman.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations can be sent to either the Horseheads Community Animal Shelter by clicking here, Wellsboro Animal Care Sanctuary by clicking here or any animal shelter of your choosing. Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St. Elkland, PA. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com