2021 Sinnemahone Paddlers Competition Held Saturday. See story below.
Sunday’s high, 77; Overnight low, 46; .67” of rain
OVERCAST TODAY HIGH 66 RAIN TONIGHT
LOW OF 56
RAIN TOMORROW, HIGH 63.
RAIN TOMORROW NIGHT A LOW OF 50.
WEDNESDAY MORE RAIN WITH A HIGH OF 52
OVERCAST SKIES AT NIGHT A LOW OF 44
Two juveniles are facing charges of stealing a car from two McKean County women and driving it into a building….42 dogs and a cat removed by authorities from McKean County home……Theft of a generator from an Annin Township home remains under investigating….Both people involved in physical argument facing charges…Winners of Sinnemahone Paddle race announced……..Covid cases on increase across PA…. https://soundcloud.com/user-159792485/black-forest-broadcasting-podcast-april-12-2021
McKean County
Troopers at Lewis Run made several DUI arrests recently. Clorise Eles ,52, of Frenchville, Pennsylvania, is being charged for drug possession. Trooper stopped her 2002 Ford F 150 XLT on Route 155 at Annin Creek Road in Annin Township Easter Sunday at around 4:15pm. She was allegedly found to be in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and related paraphernalia. She was arraigned before District Judge Luther and release on $20,000 unsecured bail following arraignment
A 35 year old Mt. Jewett woman whose name was not released by troopers was arrested for DUI after officer stopped her 2017 Jeep on Route 59 in Keating Township this past Saturday evening for alleged traffic violations. A 33 year old Eldred man is also facing DUI charges after police stopped his vehicle on Route 155 at Route 446 in the Eldred Township on Saturday, April 3. They found he was driving under the influence of alcohol and was taken to Bradford Regional Medical Center for a blood draw.
Two juveniles are facing numerous charges in McKean County, according to State Police at Lewis Run. A 12 year old boy and a 17 year old boy allegedly stole a 2014 Buick Verano belonging to a 29 year old Port Allegany woman and a 28 year old Smethport woman and then drove it into a structure on East Water Street and Emerald Isle in Smethport Borough during the early morning hours, Easter morning. Police claim that after the crash, the juveniles fled the scene and tried to walk back to the residence in Port Allegany where they were located. The suspects were taken into custody and transported to the State Police barracks in Lewis Run for further interviews and the investigation is continuing.
State Police and Lewis Run are also investigating a Cruelty to Animals discovered back on March 16 at a residence on Route 219 in Hamlin Township. Police say they were called for a welfare check and upon further investigation, they discovered that there were 42 dogs and one cat that were living in in poor conditions. Troopers were assisted at the scene by McKean county SPCA and all of the animals were removed from the home.
At State Police at Lewis Run say they are investigating an alleged rape taking place March 25 in Eldred Borough. An 18 year old Eldred woman told police that she was a victim of a sexual assault at a home on Edson Street.
Troopers are also probing a corruption of minors allegedly occurring be between last December 1 and this past Friday in Lewis Run. State troopers received a call regarding a possible corruption of minors occurring at an Edson drive home and the investigation is going on with the help from McKean County Children and Youth Services.
A 41 year old Dubois man is facing charges for violating a protection from abuse order. Police claim that Bryan Adams violated the document, in which a 41 year old Punxsutawney woman is listed as the victim.
A theft on Annin Creek between March 27 and this past Saturday is being probed by State Police at Lewis Run. Someone made off with a black Max 3550 watt generator belonging to an Olean couple. Anyone with information is asked to call State Police at 814-368-9213.
DUI charges are pending against a 22 year old Bradford resident whose 2009 Subaru Impreza was stopped on Route 219 South at Elm Street in the city of Bradford last Saturday, April 3. Police claim they found that the driver whose name they did not release was driving the vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance. He was taken to Bradford Regional Medical Center for a blood draw and charges are pending in District Court.
DUI charges are also pending against 23 year old Austin Cornelius of Olean, whose vehicle was pulled over on Annin Creek Road at Route 155 in Annin Township on March 13. Police determined that Cornelius was driving his 2008 Jeep under the influence and charges are pending in District Court.
Both people involved in fisticuff in Liberty township McKean county last Wednesday afternoon are being charged in District Court. Police claim that 25 year old Walker Smithmeyer and 23 year old Kayla Causer, both the port Allegany got into a verbal argument which resulted in each shoving the other before it was over. They are facing charges in District Court.
Cameron County
Emporium Based State Police are investigating the theft of some firewood from a camp located on Sizer Run Road in Shippen Township earlier this month, the camp is owned by a 65 year old Slippery Rock Pennsylvania resident.
Low water forced a course change for the 2021 race which saw 74 people register for the annual event. Competitors raced 5 miles instead of the usual 11 mile course, starting in Driftwood and finishing in Sinnemahoning. The PA Fish and Boat permit sets the low and high flow water marks. Thursday afternoon the gauge at Sterling Run measured less than 350, by race time it had dropped to 290. Thanks to the inflow from the Bennetts Branch the gauge at Sinnemahoning hovered at 800. Long time paddling enthusiast Ken Gerg remarked the course and added a twist. Racers had to navigate two loops in the course.
For the first time in recent years rescue teams from Pine Glen, Mountaineer Search & Rescue, Renovo and Pleasant Gap had no reports of anyone flipping in the stream. To comply with Covid-19 restrictions awards were handed on the stream bank and each competitor given chamber bucks to enjoy dinner at an area restaurant.
The coveted traveling trophy named for Bob Umbenhauer was won by the team of Russel Haines-Ed Leszak. Other top finishers included Don Frew in 1 person canoe racing class, the team of John and Will Koening took home first place honors in the recreation 2 person canoe class, the team of Saul and Eastyn Solveson finished first in the adult-junior canoe class the team of Seth and Luke Fragale placed first in the Clydesdale canoe class, the team of Steve Martin-Paul Gruber finished first in the racing 2 person canoe class, the team of Debra Brax, Holly Crouch, Toni Flament and Teresa Stout placed first in the 4 person canoe racing class. In the women kayak classes Angela Horst placed first in the long class, Debra Witowski placed first in the medium class, Laura Wright placed first in the short class. In the men kayak classes Steve VanErden placed first in the men kayak short class, and Daniel Harmon placed first in the men medium kayak class, David Wiltey placed first in the men kayak long class.
Statewide
The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., April 10, there were 4,882 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,068,974. Here in the Black Forest Broadcasting service area, McKean County has 2449 confirmed cases; Tioga 2327; Elk County 1447; Potter 868 and Cameron 190 confirmed cases. in neighboring New York State Cattaraugus County has 5002 confirmed cases and Allegany County 3126.
There are 2,439 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 496 patients are in the intensive care unit with COVID-19. Most of the patients hospitalized are ages 65 or older, and most of the deaths have occurred in patients 65 or older.
The trend in the 14-day moving average number of hospitalized patients per day is about 3,900 lower than it was at the peak on December 25, 2020. The current 14-day average is also below what it was at the height of the spring peak on May 3, 2020. However, the moving average of number of hospitalized patients has started to increase.
Statewide percent positivity for the week of March 26 – April 1 stood at 9.4%.
The most accurate daily data is available on the website, with archived data also available.
As of 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 9 there were 40 new deaths identified by the Pennsylvania death registry, reported for a total of 25,402 deaths attributed to COVID-19. County-specific information and a statewide map are available on the COVID-19 Data Dashboard.
According to the CDC, as of Saturday morning, April 10, Pennsylvania has administered first doses of vaccine to 36% of its eligible population, and the state ranks 20th among all 50 states for first doses administered by percentage of population.
According to the CDC, as of Saturday morning, April 10, Pennsylvania ranks 6th among all 50 states for total doses administered. Vaccine providers have administered 6,233,317 total vaccine doses as of Saturday, April 10.
2,299,256 people are fully vaccinated; with a seven-day moving average of more than 88,800 people per day receiving vaccinations.
1,828,141 people are partially vaccinated, meaning they have received one dose of a two-dose vaccine.
4,127,397 people have received at least their first dose.
This week, a total of 6,580,640 doses will have been allocated through April 10:
442,310 first/single doses will have been allocated this week.
268,010 second doses will have been allocated this week.
To date 6,233,317 doses total were administered through April 10:
First/single doses: 4,127,397 administered
Second doses: 2,105,920 administered
Mask-wearing is required in all businesses and whenever leaving home, even if fully vaccinated. Consistent mask-wearing is critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19.
There are 4,220,187 individuals who have tested negative to date.
In licensed nursing and personal care homes, there are 69,805 resident cases of COVID-19, and 14,458 cases among employees, for a total of 84,263 at 1,582 distinct facilities in all 67 counties. Out of total deaths reported to PA-NEDSS, 12,988 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities. A county breakdown can be found here. Note that the number of deaths reported to NEDSS is not exactly the same as the COVID-19 related deaths reported by the death registry. The number of deaths among nursing and personal care home residents and employees is taken from the PA-NEDSS death data, as this information is not available in the death registry data.
Approximately 26,889 of the total cases are among health care workers.
Two juveniles are facing charges of stealing a car from two McKean County women and driving it into a building….42 dogs and a cat removed by authorities from McKean County home……Theft of a generator from an Annin Township home remains under investigating….Both people involved in physical argument facing charges…Winners of Sinnemahone Paddle race announced……..Covid cases on increase across PA…. https://soundcloud.com/user-159792485/black-forest-broadcasting-podcast-april-12-2021
McKean County
Troopers at Lewis Run made several DUI arrests recently. Clorise Eles ,52, of Frenchville, Pennsylvania, is being charged for drug possession. Trooper stopped her 2002 Ford F 150 XLT on Route 155 at Annin Creek Road in Annin Township Easter Sunday at around 4:15pm. She was allegedly found to be in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and related paraphernalia. She was arraigned before District Judge Luther and release on $20,000 unsecured bail following arraignment
A 35 year old Mt. Jewett woman whose name was not released by troopers was arrested for DUI after officer stopped her 2017 Jeep on Route 59 in Keating Township this past Saturday evening for alleged traffic violations. A 33 year old Eldred man is also facing DUI charges after police stopped his vehicle on Route 155 at Route 446 in the Eldred Township on Saturday, April 3. They found he was driving under the influence of alcohol and was taken to Bradford Regional Medical Center for a blood draw.
Two juveniles are facing numerous charges in McKean County, according to State Police at Lewis Run. A 12 year old boy and a 17 year old boy allegedly stole a 2014 Buick Verano belonging to a 29 year old Port Allegany woman and a 28 year old Smethport woman and then drove it into a structure on East Water Street and Emerald Isle in Smethport Borough during the early morning hours, Easter morning. Police claim that after the crash, the juveniles fled the scene and tried to walk back to the residence in Port Allegany where they were located. The suspects were taken into custody and transported to the State Police barracks in Lewis Run for further interviews and the investigation is continuing.
State Police and Lewis Run are also investigating a Cruelty to Animals discovered back on March 16 at a residence on Route 219 in Hamlin Township. Police say they were called for a welfare check and upon further investigation, they discovered that there were 42 dogs and one cat that were living in in poor conditions. Troopers were assisted at the scene by McKean county SPCA and all of the animals were removed from the home.
At State Police at Lewis Run say they are investigating an alleged rape taking place March 25 in Eldred Borough. An 18 year old Eldred woman told police that she was a victim of a sexual assault at a home on Edson Street.
Troopers are also probing a corruption of minors allegedly occurring be between last December 1 and this past Friday in Lewis Run. State troopers received a call regarding a possible corruption of minors occurring at an Edson drive home and the investigation is going on with the help from McKean County Children and Youth Services.
A 41 year old Dubois man is facing charges for violating a protection from abuse order. Police claim that Bryan Adams violated the document, in which a 41 year old Punxsutawney woman is listed as the victim.
A theft on Annin Creek between March 27 and this past Saturday is being probed by State Police at Lewis Run. Someone made off with a black Max 3550 watt generator belonging to an Olean couple. Anyone with information is asked to call State Police at 814-368-9213.
DUI charges are pending against a 22 year old Bradford resident whose 2009 Subaru Impreza was stopped on Route 219 South at Elm Street in the city of Bradford last Saturday, April 3. Police claim they found that the driver whose name they did not release was driving the vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance. He was taken to Bradford Regional Medical Center for a blood draw and charges are pending in District Court.
DUI charges are also pending against 23 year old Austin Cornelius of Olean, whose vehicle was pulled over on Annin Creek Road at Route 155 in Annin Township on March 13. Police determined that Cornelius was driving his 2008 Jeep under the influence and charges are pending in District Court.
Both people involved in fisticuff in Liberty township McKean county last Wednesday afternoon are being charged in District Court. Police claim that 25 year old Walker Smithmeyer and 23 year old Kayla Causer, both the port Allegany got into a verbal argument which resulted in each shoving the other before it was over. They are facing charges in District Court.
Cameron County
Emporium Based State Police are investigating the theft of some firewood from a camp located on Sizer Run Road in Shippen Township earlier this month, the camp is owned by a 65 year old Slippery Rock Pennsylvania resident.
Low water forced a course change for the 2021 race which saw 74 people register for the annual event. Competitors raced 5 miles instead of the usual 11 mile course, starting in Driftwood and finishing in Sinnemahoning. The PA Fish and Boat permit sets the low and high flow water marks. Thursday afternoon the gauge at Sterling Run measured less than 350, by race time it had dropped to 290. Thanks to the inflow from the Bennetts Branch the gauge at Sinnemahoning hovered at 800. Long time paddling enthusiast Ken Gerg remarked the course and added a twist. Racers had to navigate two loops in the course.
For the first time in recent years rescue teams from Pine Glen, Mountaineer Search & Rescue, Renovo and Pleasant Gap had no reports of anyone flipping in the stream. To comply with Covid-19 restrictions awards were handed on the stream bank and each competitor given chamber bucks to enjoy dinner at an area restaurant.
The coveted traveling trophy named for Bob Umbenhauer was won by the team of Russel Haines-Ed Leszak. Other top finishers included Don Frew in 1 person canoe racing class, the team of John and Will Koening took home first place honors in the recreation 2 person canoe class, the team of Saul and Eastyn Solveson finished first in the adult-junior canoe class the team of Seth and Luke Fragale placed first in the Clydesdale canoe class, the team of Steve Martin-Paul Gruber finished first in the racing 2 person canoe class, the team of Debra Brax, Holly Crouch, Toni Flament and Teresa Stout placed first in the 4 person canoe racing class. In the women kayak classes Angela Horst placed first in the long class, Debra Witowski placed first in the medium class, Laura Wright placed first in the short class. In the men kayak classes Steve VanErden placed first in the men kayak short class, and Daniel Harmon placed first in the men medium kayak class, David Wiltey placed first in the men kayak long class.
Statewide
The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., April 10, there were 4,882 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,068,974. Here in the Black Forest Broadcasting service area, McKean County has 2449 confirmed cases; Tioga 2327; Elk County 1447; Potter 868 and Cameron 190 confirmed cases. in neighboring New York State Cattaraugus County has 5002 confirmed cases and Allegany County 3126.
There are 2,439 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 496 patients are in the intensive care unit with COVID-19. Most of the patients hospitalized are ages 65 or older, and most of the deaths have occurred in patients 65 or older.
The trend in the 14-day moving average number of hospitalized patients per day is about 3,900 lower than it was at the peak on December 25, 2020. The current 14-day average is also below what it was at the height of the spring peak on May 3, 2020. However, the moving average of number of hospitalized patients has started to increase.
Statewide percent positivity for the week of March 26 – April 1 stood at 9.4%.
The most accurate daily data is available on the website, with archived data also available.
As of 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 9 there were 40 new deaths identified by the Pennsylvania death registry, reported for a total of 25,402 deaths attributed to COVID-19. County-specific information and a statewide map are available on the COVID-19 Data Dashboard.
According to the CDC, as of Saturday morning, April 10, Pennsylvania has administered first doses of vaccine to 36% of its eligible population, and the state ranks 20th among all 50 states for first doses administered by percentage of population.
According to the CDC, as of Saturday morning, April 10, Pennsylvania ranks 6th among all 50 states for total doses administered. Vaccine providers have administered 6,233,317 total vaccine doses as of Saturday, April 10.
2,299,256 people are fully vaccinated; with a seven-day moving average of more than 88,800 people per day receiving vaccinations.
1,828,141 people are partially vaccinated, meaning they have received one dose of a two-dose vaccine.
4,127,397 people have received at least their first dose.
This week, a total of 6,580,640 doses will have been allocated through April 10:
442,310 first/single doses will have been allocated this week.
268,010 second doses will have been allocated this week.
To date 6,233,317 doses total were administered through April 10:
First/single doses: 4,127,397 administered
Second doses: 2,105,920 administered
Mask-wearing is required in all businesses and whenever leaving home, even if fully vaccinated. Consistent mask-wearing is critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19.
There are 4,220,187 individuals who have tested negative to date.
In licensed nursing and personal care homes, there are 69,805 resident cases of COVID-19, and 14,458 cases among employees, for a total of 84,263 at 1,582 distinct facilities in all 67 counties. Out of total deaths reported to PA-NEDSS, 12,988 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities. A county breakdown can be found here. Note that the number of deaths reported to NEDSS is not exactly the same as the COVID-19 related deaths reported by the death registry. The number of deaths among nursing and personal care home residents and employees is taken from the PA-NEDSS death data, as this information is not available in the death registry data.
Approximately 26,889 of the total cases are among health care workers.