Fire destroys Smethport restaurant… Two Bradford residents arrested on drug-related charges…patient medication stolen in nursing home…Smethport woman accused of assault….Two teenage girls charged with assaulting each other at Roulette park….Community Foundation announces scholarship winners….11.6 million vaccines administered…..
McKean County
The cause of a fire which destroyed a Smethport restaurant Tuesday afternoon has not been determined. Volunteers were dispatched at around 3:30pm to the Corner Bistro where flames and smoke were seen by the first responders. A second alarm was sounded and a third alarm brought in additional departments. The investigation revealed that the blaze originated in the kitchen. There were no injuries but damage is estimated to be $50,000 State police have amended their information and now say the building was insured.. It is the second major restaurant fire to hit the area in the last couple of months. Kaytee’s Restaurant on Route 6 West in Coudersport was heavily damaged by an accidental fire May 2. As rebuilding awaits, the business has stayed open providing trees, shrubs, flowers and animal food.
Drug charges were lodged against two Bradford residents after troopers stopped a 2012 BMW on East Corydon Street in the city early Saturday morning. Police claim 25 year old Alisha Alzubi and 24 year old Triston Thompson were under the influence of alcohol and a controlled substance. Troopers did not indicate which suspect was the driver and which was the passenger but allege the driver refused a blood draw which will result in automatic charges and the passenger was allegedly found in possession of a concealed loaded handgun. The passenger was committed to the McKean County Jail in lieu of $20,000 bail.
The theft of some medication at Sena Kean Manor last month was investigated by state police at Lewis Run. An oxycodone tablet was stolen during the afternoon hours.
Theft charges have been dropped for a suspect who was hired to complete a tree trimming job at 19 Rew Service Road last week. The suspect whose name was not released took the $200 last week but did not finish the work. After being contacted by state police, the suspect completed the work.
Mara Fontaine, 31, of Smethport was arrested by state police for physical harassment. Authorities claim she pushed a 39 year old Smethport man during an argument on the East Valley Road Monday night.
Elk County
Troopers at Ridgway investigated another ID theft. Someone made a fraudulent unemployment claim using the name of 64 year old David Parsons of Ridgway. The claim was denied by his employer because he is not unemployed.
Potter County
Two teenage girls have been cited for physical assault in connection to an incident allegedly taking place last Friday afternoon at the Roulette Municipal Park. Troopers say a 17 year old from Port Allegany and a 17 year old from Roulette physically assaulted each other during an argument.
The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers is announces $55,850 in 2021 scholarship recipients to Pennsylvania students. The Community Foundation currently administers funds that specifically provide scholarships to students in Bradford, Potter, Sullivan and Tioga Counties Pennsylvania and Tioga County, New York.
Community Foundation Scholarships can be established by individual donors, corporations, and are often in honor or in memory of a loved one.
| BRADFORD COUNTY SCHOLARSHIPS | Total: $ 25,300 |
| Donald &Larene Ayres Scholarship | |
| Name | Evan R. Landis |
| High School | Canton Area High School |
| College | Penn State University |
| Amount | $4,700 |
| NeffFamily Scholarship | |
| Name | Carmya L. Martell |
| High School | Canton Area High School |
| College | Penn State University |
| Amount | $1,000 |
| John H. Hyde & Dr. Marcella M. Hyde Scholarship | |
| Name | Lillian E. Chamberlain |
| High School | Canton Area High School |
| College | Messiah University |
| Amount | $3,700 |
| Dr. John Kirkowski Scholarship | |
| Name | Reagan J. Kelley |
| High School | Canton Area High School |
| College | Mansfield University |
| Amount | $2,000 |
| Dorothy Kemp Leonard Scholarship | |
| Name | Ethan A. Engel |
| High School | Canton Area High School |
| College | Pennsylvania Gunsmith School |
| Amount | $4,000 |
| Fallen Warrior Scholarship | |
| Name | Cameron J. Bellows |
| High School | Canton Area High School |
| College | Susquehanna University |
| Amount | $500 |
| Weldon “Jake” Shaffer Memorial Scholarship | |
| Name: | Cameron J. Bellows |
| High School: | Canton Area High School |
| College: | Susquehanna University |
| Amount: | $500 |
| James E. Holcomb Memorial Scholarship | |
| Name | Isaac N. Landis |
| High School | Canton Area High School |
| College | Penn State University |
| Amount | $500 |
| Dr. Jean E. Brenchley Woman of Science | |
| Name: | Lylah M. Smith |
| High School: | Canton Area High School |
| College: | Wilkes University |
| Amount: | $1,000 |
| Guinevere Ritter Technology Scholarship | |
| Name | Evan R. Landis |
| High School | Canton Area High School |
| College | Pennsylvania State University |
| Amount | $1,000 |
| Towanda Musical Society Scholarship | |
| Name | Carter R. Route |
| High School | Canton Area High School |
| College | Mansfield University |
| Amount | $500 |
| Guthrie Community Credit Union | |
| Name | Carmya L. Martell |
| High School | Canton Area High School |
| College | Penn State University |
| Amount | $1,000 |
| Guthrie Community Credit Union | |
| Name | Catherine L. Brown |
| High School | Wyalusing Area High School |
| College | University of Pittsburgh |
| Amount | $1,000 |
| Rockman’s Tuxedo Shop Babe & George Tymoski Scholarship | |
| Name | Jillian D. Ressler |
| High School | Sayre Area High School |
| College | Pennsylvania College of Technology |
| Amount | $500 |
| Troy Lions Club “Huck” Scholarship | |
| Name | Brooklyn A. Bourne |
| High School | Troy Area High School |
| College | Mansfield University |
| Amount | $1,500 |
| Florence Bennett Memorial Scholarship | |
| Name | Nickolas Kelly |
| High School | Wyalusing High School |
| College | University of Pittsburgh |
| Amount | $1,000 |
| Tioga Tae Kwon Do | |
| Name | John F. Keiers |
| High School | Sayre Area High School |
| College | Corning Community College |
| Amount | $500 |
| Victor & Carla Ross | |
| Name | Sariannah B. May |
| High School | Athens Area High School |
| College | Mansfield University |
| Amount | $400/year to 4 years |
| POTTER COUNTY SCHOLARSHIPS | Total: $12,650 |
| Darlene J. Sitler Memorial Scholarship | |
| Name | Audrianna J. Torrey |
| High School | Northern Potter High School |
| College | Lindenwood University |
| Amount | $1,000 |
| Gerald F. Duffee, Sr. Scholarship | |
| Name | Kylie Welsh |
| High School | Austin Area High School |
| College | Bloomsburg University |
| Amount | $1,000 |
| Jon R. Cowburn Scholarship | |
| Name | Mary J. Lincoln |
| High School | Northern Potter High School |
| College | University of Pittsburgh at Bradford |
| Amount | $500 |
| Major Lance A. Newton Scholarship | |
| Name | Carter W. Stedman |
| High School | Oswayo Valley High School |
| College | Lock Haven University |
| Amount | $500 |
| Northern Potter Scholarship | |
| Name | Audrianna J. Torrey |
| High School | Northern Potter High School |
| College | Lindenwood University |
| Amount | $2,200 |
| Patrick W. Ryan Creative Writing & English Scholarship | |
| Name | Sarah M. Chambers |
| High School | Coudersport Area High School |
| College | Skidmore College |
| Amount | $1,350 |
| Potter County Farm & Forestry Family Scholarship | |
| Name | Leia E. Watson |
| High School | Coudersport Area High School |
| College | Waynesburg University |
| Amount | $1,000 |
| Reiman Family Scholarship | |
| Name | Mary J. Lincoln |
| High School | Northern Potter High School |
| College | University of Bradford at Bradford |
| Amount | $2,000 |
| Rose Marie Tubbs Memorial Scholarship | |
| Name | Audrianna J. Torrey |
| High School | Northern Potter High School |
| College | Lindenwood University |
| Amount | $1,000 |
| Ruth Agar Memorial Scholarship | |
| Name | Mary J. Lincoln |
| High School | Northern Potter High School |
| College | University of Pittsburgh at Bradford |
| Amount | $1,000 |
| Tomb Family Scholarship | |
| Name | Mary J. Lincoln |
| High School | Northern Potter High School |
| College | University of Pittsburgh at Bradford |
| Amount | $1,100 |
| Sullivan County Scholarships | Total: $ 3,000 |
| Thomas W. “Doc” Shoemaker &Stefana H. “Stevie”Shomaker Scholarship | |
| Name | Kiara L. McCusker |
| High School | Sullivan County High School |
| College | Lycoming College |
| Amount | $1,500 |
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David A DeWire Scholarship |
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| Name | Benjamin J. Fry |
| High School | Sullivan County High School |
| College | Lycoming College |
| Amount | $500 |
| Raymond & Betty Bahr Scholarship | |
| Name | Paige A. Burke |
| High School | Sullivan County High School |
| College | Bloomsburg University |
| Amount | $1,000 |
| Tioga County, Pennsylvania Scholarships | Total: $14,900 |
| Kyle B. Lenhardt Scholarship | |
| Name | Kiyah M. Boyce |
| High School | Wellsboro High School |
| College | Lock Haven University |
| Amount | $600 |
| Dr. Donna L. Mettler Scholarship | |
| Name | Sarah N. Mosher |
| High School | Wellsboro High School |
| College | Mansfield University |
| Amount | $5,000 |
| Dr. Donna L. Mettler Scholarship | |
| Name | Sydney O. Fitch |
| High School | Wellsboro High School |
| College | Cairn University |
| Amount | $5,000 |
| Dr. Harry S. Williams Memorial Scholarship | |
| Name | Gabriella Stephens |
| High School | Williamson High School |
| College | Bloomsburg University |
| Amount | $1,150 |
| Dr. Harry S. Williams Memorial Scholarship | |
| Name: | Brea J. White |
| High School: | Cowanesque Valley High School |
| College: | Alfred State College |
| Amount: | $1,150 |
| Alan B. Carr Memorial Scholarship | |
| Name | Makayla R. Vargeson |
| High School | Cowanesque Valley High School |
| College | University of Cincinnati |
| Amount | $1,000 |
| John F. Bush Scholarship | |
| Name: | Makayla R. Vargeson |
| High School: | Cowanesque Valley High School |
| College: | University of Cincinnati |
| Amount: | $1,000 |
Founded in 2003, the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers serves 5 counties, Bradford, Potter, Sullivan and Tioga counties, PA and Tioga County, New York. The Foundation is committed to building philanthropic resources that will sustain healthy and vital communities now and into the future. The Foundation currently manages over 115 funds valued at over $8.2 million dollars and has awarded over $1.4 million in grants and scholarships since inception, positively impacting hundreds of lives in the region. For more information on its work in the community contact Suzanne Lee at 570.888.4759. Please visit our website at www. twintierscf.org.
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The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed that as of 12:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 29, there were 162 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,211,869.
CAMERON-212
ELK-1582
McKean-2903
Potter- 1066
Tioga-2600
ALLEGANY-3560
CATTARAUGUS 5723
There are 341 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 57 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 continues to drop, after peaking at 2,661 patients which is slightly below what it was at the height of the spring 2020 peak of 2,751 patients on May 3, 2020.
Statewide percent positivity for the week of June 18 – June 24 stood at 1.2%.
As of 11:59 p.m. Monday, June 28, there were 13 new deaths identified by the Pennsylvania death registry, reported for a total of 27,670 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 Monday, June 28, Pennsylvania has administered first doses of vaccine to 62.6% of its entire population, and the state ranks 7th among all 50 states for first doses administered by percentage of population.
According to the CDC, as of Monday, June 28, 60% of Pennsylvanians age 18 and older are fully vaccinated while 75.3% have received their first dose.
According to the CDC, as of Monday, June 28 Pennsylvania ranks 5th among all 50 states for total doses administered.
Vaccine providers have administered 11,635,434 total vaccine doses as of Tuesday, June 29.
5,371,801 people are fully vaccinated; with a seven-day moving average of more than 17,500 people per day receiving vaccinations.
1,333,173 people are partially vaccinated, meaning they have received one dose of a two-dose vaccine.
6,704,974 people have received at least their first dose.
This week, a total of 13,746,000 doses will have been allocated through July 3:
299,960 first/single doses will have been allocated this week.
299,960 second doses will have been allocated this week.
To date, we have administered 11,635,434 doses total through June 28:
First/single doses: 6,704,974 administered
Second doses: 4,930,460 administered
The department continues to urge Pennsylvanians to follow CDC guidanceOpens In A New Window for wearing a mask where required by law, rule and regulations, including healthcare, local business and workplace guidance. For the protection of themselves and others, individuals who have not yet been vaccinated or are partially vaccinated, are still encouraged to wear a mask when in public.
There are 163,465 individuals who have a positive viral antigen test and are considered probable cases and 638 individuals who have a positive serology test and either COVID-19 symptoms or a high-risk exposure.
In licensed nursing and personal care homes, there are 72,031 resident cases of COVID-19, and 15,544 cases among employees, for a total of 87,575 at 1,598 distinct facilities in all 67 counties.
Approximately 29,007 of the total cases are among health care workers.
All Pennsylvanians age 12 and older are eligible to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine.
Pennsylvanians with questions about the vaccination process can call the Department of Health hotline at 1-877-724-3258.