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MAN CHARGED WITH CAMP
BURGLARIES IN EMPORIUM
Michael
Altman, 42, of Apollo, was charged with criminal trespass,
criminal attempt, both second-degree felonies; theft by unlawful
taking, receiving stolen property, both misdemeanors; and
criminal mischief, a summary offense, according to Emporium
State Police. Police said that after further investigation,
Altman is believed to be responsible for breaking into camps
owned by Marc Weinhardt of Laport, Paul Adams of Carlisle and
Barry Trate of Danville, and removing several items. Altman was
arraigned before Judge Barry Brown and bail was set at $15,000,
according to police.
TRUCK HITS LANDSLIDE ON
ROUTE 120 IN GROVE TOWNSHIP
A pick-up
truck driven by Tyler Rittenhouse, 22, of Red Lion, was
traveling west on Route 120, negotiating a right curve, whit it
encountered a large mound of dirt across both lanes of the
roadway, according to Emporium-based state police. Police said
Rittenhouse could not avoid the landslide created by the recent
heavy rainfall and the struck hit the dirt mound. Rittenhouse
and a male passenger in the vehicle were wearing seatbelts at
the time of the accident and were not injured, according to
police.
TWO INJURED IN ACCIDENT
NEAR EMPORIUM MOOSE CLUB
Two
Roulette residents were injured following a one vehicle accident
on Sunday night outside the Emporium Moose Club. Emporium State
Police said a car operated by Katherine Huggler, 51, of Roulette
was traveling west on Route 120 when it left the road and hit
the pole on the outside of the Moose Club overhang. The car then
hit an electric pole along the north side of the road and came
to rest on the curb. Huggler and a male juvenile passenger
suffered unknown injuries, and the vehicle sustained major
damage. The investigation continues.
KERSEY MAN CHARGED IN
DRUG BUST
Several
men and women were arrested and face drug trafficking charges
following a long term investigation by police into a tri-county
drug ring. Included in the arrest was Joseph Cesa of Kersey.
Charges include conspiracy to posses and possessing to
distribute 500 grams of methamphetamine and a quantity of
oxycodone pills. Fifteen others were taken into custody last
week while five others have contacted police and have plans to
surrender in the coming weeks. Federal and state law enforcement
worked in conjunction with the drug Enforcement Agency, the U.S.
Attorney's Office and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service to make
the arrests.
DR. JEROME POULLIOTT JR.
PASSED AWAY ON SUNDAY
A
longtime doctor, Jerome Poulliott Jr., passed away on Sunday at
UPMC Hamot in Erie. Dr. Poulliott spent many years as a doctor,
receiving an undergraduate degree from Bucknell University, his
medical degree from Temple University and served his internship
and surgical residency at Germantown Hospital in Philadelphia.
He was a board certified surgeon and a Fellow of the American
College of Surgeons. He his survived by his wife of 55
years, Kathleen Kearney Poulliott. Three sons, Michael and his
wife Patti and Daniel Poulliott, both of ST. Marys and Joseph
and his wife Michele Poullioltt of Coraopolis; three daughters,
Kathleen and her husband Michael Cortina of St. Marys, Maureen
Poulliott of Bethel Park and Patricia and her husband Dennis
McGinley of Arnold, Md. There will be no visitation, a Funeral
Mass will be held on Wednesday at noon at St Marys Catholic
Church. The Lynch-Green Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
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OBITUARIES
Lynch Green Funeral Home
Lynch
Radkowski Funeral Home
Barnett Funeral Home
RIDGWAY - MARGARET SEVERANCE, 91, of 101
North Mil Street, Ridgway, passed away on Sunday, May 13th at the
Pinecrest Manor. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the
Meehan-Shilk Funeral Home.
EMPORIUM - STANLEY KOLBY, 74, of Rich Valley
Road, Emporium, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2012, at Elk Regional
Health Center. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at
the Barnett Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on
Wednesday at St. mark Church. Funeral Arrangements are under the
direction of the Barnett Funeral Home
EMPORIUM - PAULINE LEWIS, 96, of Guy And
Mary Felt Manor, passed way on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at the Guy and
Mary Felt Manor. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the
Barnett Funeral Hoem.
ST. MARYS - WILLIAM FREEBURG, 78, of Ride
Road, Kersey, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012, at the Hollidaysburg
VA Home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of te
Lynch-Radkowski funeral Home.
STRAUB
BREWERY TO INTRODUCE NEW LOOK LABELS
Bill
Brock, President/CEO of Straub Brewery announced
that new labels will be appearing soon on all brands
of Straub Beer. Brock was a guest on Town Hall
Tuesday. Listen to our interview and learn about
some other changes that will make Straub Beer more
competitive in all the markets they serve.
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