…Impersonation of police officer investigated in McKean County…Harrison Valley man arrested for shoving victim to ground…NY state motorcyclist hurt in collision with deer….Penn Dot installs speed display in St. Marys….
McKean County
State police at Lewis Run are investigating a report of a person posing as a police officer. A 36 year old Kane woman told officers she was pulled over by an unmarked police car Sunday evening on the Burning Well Road in Wetmore Township but did not believe it was a legitimate police officer or trooper. State police say their department did not conduct a traffic stop
near that the location and time and no local police department conducted a stop. Anyone with information is asked to call state police at 814.368.9230.
DUI charges are pending against a 46 year old Eldred man who was stopped by troopers on the Slack Hollow Road in Eldred Township just before midnight July 30. Troopers allege the man whose name they are withholding, was driving his 1993 Ford F-150XLT under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Potter County
A 32 year old Harrison Valley man has been arrested for physical harassment. State police claim the suspect, whose name is being withheld, shoved a 26 year old Harrison Valley woman to the ground last Friday morning during an argument.
Troopers at Coudersport are investigating a bad check theft. No details were released except to say the worthless check was paid to Calvin Horning at the Carpenter’s Shop Tuesday morning.
A Corning, NY motorcyclist was hurt Monday evening when his Harley Davidson Fatboy hit a deer on the West Branch Road in West Branch Township. James Vaughan was taken to UPMC Wellsboro for treatment of minor injuries.
A Wellsboro woman escaped injury in a car/deer collision Tuesday night on East Second Street in Sweden Township. Troopers said Renee Hilder was unable to avoid hitting the whitetail which was standing in the middle of the road. Her Nissan Armada stopped at the entrance of the Susquehannock State Forest and had to be towed from the scene.
Elk County
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) placed a radar-controlled speed display board on Route 255 in the City of St. Marys, Elk County, yesterday. It will remind drivers to obey the posted speed limit and aid in curbing speeding, a common type of aggressive driving behavior.
The board faces northbound traffic between Fernwood and Taft roads. The board utilizes radar to determine the speeds of oncoming traffic and posts them to the lighted section of the sign.
The speed limit on this section of Route 255 is 55 miles per hour. The board will remain in this location for approximately four weeks.
Speeding and other aggressive driving behaviors are among the leading causes of Pennsylvania crashes and fatalities. Other aggressive driving behaviors include running stop signs or red lights, passing illegally and tailgating.
PennDOT listed aggressive driving behaviors as a factor in 55 percent of crashes in 2021.
SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.—Harold S. Nolan, 85, a lifelong resident of Shinglehouse, passed away on his beloved farm peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Born on Thursday, November 12, 1936 in Olean, N.Y., he was a son of Albert A. and Ida L. Austin Nolan. On June 11, 1955, in Bell Run Union Church in Shinglehouse, he married Nancy L. Carpenter, who survivesHarold was a graduate of Shinglehouse High School, Class of 1954. He was employed by the former Pierce Glass Company in Port Allegany, retiring after 35 years of service.Harold was an avid golfer, having three lifetime holes in one. He also was an avid sports fan, enjoying the Buffalo Bills, Boston Celtics, and the NY Yankees. His favorite events were watching his children and grandchildren in whatever activity they were involved in. He and Nancy could always be found cheering in the stands. He enjoyed snowmobiling, having owned Nolan’s Polaris with his brother, Albert. He hunted all his life and loved time at Camp Deep Well with the boys. He also enjoyed hunting and trapping with his father. His greatest joy was his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He could always be found “riling up the kids”! Harold lived on Bells Run his whole life, working the family farm right up until the day before he passed away. Most days you could find him on his tractor working the land he loved.Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 67 years; four children, Jeff (Cindy) Nolan of Temecula, California, Penny (Paul) Barr of Sunset, SC, Tami (Clark) Cummings of Shinglehouse, and Brian (Janet) Nolan of Shinglehouse; nine grandchildren, Tara (Joe) DeRose, Kirt (Lindsey) Barr, Kristen (Ronn) Thompson, Sean (Heather) Rice, Tyler (Whitney) Nolan, Janelle Barr, Clay (Nick) Nolan, Kaitlin Nolan, and Camden Nolan; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, Harold was predeceased by three brothers, infant Nolan, Albert “June” Nolan, and Horace “Bud” Nolan; and a sister, Cressence Nolan.Family and friends may call from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm on Friday at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the Bell Run Union Church, 904 Taylor Brook Road, Shinglehouse with Pastor Chad E. Shaffer, officiating. Burial will be in Bell Run Cemetery, Shinglehouse.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to SYSBA (Shinglehouse Youth Softball Baseball Association), PO Box 516, Shinglehouse, PA 16748 or to Bell Run Union Church, 904 Taylor Brook Road, Shinglehouse, PA 16748, Harold’s family has entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Harold, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
COUDERSPORT, Pa.—William “Bill” Hunter passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, with his loving family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer (glioblastoma). Bill was born in 1951 in Pittsburgh, Pa., to Jennifer Marie HunterRichards and William F. Hunter. He left the city life in 1975, relocating to the clean air and picturesque country views of Potter County, Pa. Bill was an Owner and Real Estate Agent/Broker with Trails End Realty for 35 years before retiring in 2021. He took great pride in introducing new families to the Potter County way of life. He was previously the owner of Hunter’s Arco in Coudersport and was also employed by Pure Carbon. Bill was a wise, hard-working, family man who loved the outdoors: hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and kayaking. He was a collector of antiques and rusty gold. The Number One person in his life was his loving and beautiful wife of 20 years, Kelly Hunter. Along with their beloved dog, Val, they made the most of their time together every day. His greatest joys were his children and grandchildren. Left to cherish his memory in addition to his wife are daughters Victoria (Jay) Zimmerman; Rebecca (Jamie Colburn) Hunter; step-daughterNicole (Matt) Hafer; step-son Derrick Gleason; grandchildren: Drew Zimmerman, Ryan Zimmerman, Eleanor Bennett, Tristan Hafer, Cameron Hafer and Haydan Hafer; brothers: Ronald (Kay) Richards, Lance Hunter; best friend and cousin Bruce Fife; mother in-law Romayne Myers and several nieces, nephews, cousins and brother and sister in-laws. He was predeceased by his parents, sister Rowene Wilson, nephew Andrew Wilson, and father in-law Norman “Bud” Myers. Family and friends are welcome to attend a Celebration of Life officiated by Pastor Kevin Cornish, which will be held at the Coudersport Golf Club on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to WreathsAcross America at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/PACACA or to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915. Bill’s family has entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
Wednesday’s high, 78; Overnight low 53 with fog
THU-PARTLY CLOUDY, HIGH 75
THUR NIGHT-LOW 55
FRI-CHANCE OF TST, HIGH 72
FRI NIGHT-CLEAR, LOW 54
SAT-CLEAR HIGH 75
SAT NIGHT LOW 59