Nine Wellsville fire fighters responded to a truck wheel bearing fire Wednesday evening pictured above. Driver Rick Davis, Laughlin Mill Rd., Lisbon, was enroute west bound on Route 7 when he noticed the left rear wheel on his trailer smoking. He pulled off the Rt. 39 exit and stopped along the berm of the on ramp on the other side of Rt. 39. The truck is owned by PII of Monaca, PA. The call was received at 10:09 P.M. and fire fighters were on the scene two minutes later at 10:11. The fire was quickly extinguished. Davis advised he picked up his load in the Sharon/Ferrell area and was enroute to Follansbee, WV. Firemen were on the scene until 1 A.M. Tri-County Ambulance also responded. There were no injuries reported.
It was a fire with very intense heat melting some of the aluminum frame of the trailer and even scorching the paint off the license plate. WFD Chief Bill Smith explained that burning rubber puts off a very intense heat. Wellsville's Volunteer Fire Deptartment had seven men at the fire with six additional men standing by at the station.
We followed up on this past Sunday afternoon's accident that resulted in a collision and a car knocking over one of the historic lamp posts in Broadway Park. See our post date August 8 below. WPD officers advised the drivers of both cars have been issued citations to court. John Thomas, 407 7th St., Wellsville, who was driving the white 2001 Ford Taurus that got hit was cited for driving under suspension. Lawrence Hicks, 1534 Shadyside, ELO, driving the 2004 Chevy Malibu, was cited for wreckless operation and having an open container. Both drivers claimed to have insurance according to the police. There were no injuries reported.
Village Administrator Jim Saracco advised he was on the hunt for a replacement of the destroyed lamp post. The lamp posts were acquired several years ago and were storage. That source does not have any more. Saracco said he is inquiring with a local company to see if they can duplicate a replacement.
Acting Mayor Rosie Goss advises us that Wellsville's Animal Control Officer Leslie Dean tendered her resignation effective immediately this week. Dean accepted the part time job over a year ago.
Dean advised us this morning that her resignation was due to family obligations. She explained her children are getting involved with school activities and she has been volunteering a lot of her time helping at their school. Dean is also a part-time administrator for St. Clair Township. Dean stated she enjoyed her time working for the Village. Now it will be up to the wishes of Village Council on whether to replace her or possibly go with the County.
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