Port Allegany Ambulance to Gleason Hollow Road
At 1:42 PM on Thursday, Port Allegany Ambulance has been called to Gleason Hollow Road for general illness.
December 2022
2 Tractor-Trailers Crashed on Rt. 15 at Sebring; Southbound Lane Completely Blocked
At 1:23 PM on Thursday, Blossburg & Liberty Fire & EMS have been dispatched to Rt. 15 at the Sebring Exit for a 2 tractor-trailer crash. Southbound Rt. 15 is completely blocked by jackknifed tractor-trailer. Traffic being detoured. Liberty Command reports NO INJURIES.
…WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY…
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
103 PM EST Thu Dec 22 2022
…WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY…
* WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low
as 25 below zero. Frequent wind gusts between 45 and 55 mph
Friday morning through Saturday.
* WHERE…Portions of central Pennsylvania.
* WHEN…From 10 AM Friday to 7 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS…The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on
exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Avoid going outside during the coldest parts of the day. Dress in
layers and cover exposed skin. Wear a hat and gloves. Frostbite
and hypothermia can occur within minutes if precautions are not
taken.
Review winter weather safety and preparedness information at
weather.gov/winter.
The latest forecast information can be found on the
NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege,
or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.
Route 322 Westbound Now Open Between Milroy and Potters Mills
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting area motorists that U.S. Route 322 westbound has reopened between Milroy and Potters Mills. The road was closed earlier due to disabled commercial vehicles.
While PennDOT recommends not traveling during winter storms, motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts.
The department also asks motorists to allow plenty of space when driving near plow trucks. Also, for their own safety and the safety of plow operators, motorists should never attempt to pass a truck while it is plowing or spreading winter materials.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY…
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 22 at 11:28AM EST until December 25 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo
- WHAT…Snow and strong winds expected. Total snow
accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50
mph will result in areas of blowing snow. A rapid switch from
rain to snow with sharply falling temperatures into the teens
will result in a flash freeze Friday. - WHERE…Allegany county.
- WHEN…From 10 AM Friday to 7 PM EST Sunday.
- IMPACTS…Plan on very difficult travel conditions. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches resulting in some power outages.
Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero can cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
INSTRUCTIONS: Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited
visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York)
Wellsboro Dispatched For Crash on Rt. 6
At 12:22 PM on Thursday, Wellsboro Fire & Ambulance have been dispatched to 7991 Route 6 in Delmar Township for a crash with a vehicle on its side.
Registration Now Open for NPRC’s Spring 2023 Semester
Do your future plans include taking college courses? The Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) Spring 2023 semester begins Wednesday, January 18th, bringing affordable education to a classroom near you! Nearly forty courses are being offered, including Introduction to Psychology, Interpersonal Communication, Foundations of Math, Music Appreciation, and Environmental Biology. These courses are part of five associate degrees – Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Liberal Studies, and Social Sciences. If you are not interested in pursuing an associate degree at this time, NPRC’s team will help you select courses or training that meets your educational goals.
These courses are perfect for recent high school graduates, mid-career adults seeking to advance their career or begin a new one, and even current eligible high school juniors and seniors who want to earn college credits while still in high school. This program is affordable with tuition rates 70% less than the average tuition at brick-and-mortar institutions. Students with a high school diploma or GED pay $185 per credit hour. Current eligible high school students pay $60 per credit hour. Institutional Aid and scholarship opportunities are available.
These courses are offered at the Education Council’s Coudersport office, as well as more than 20 additional locations throughout northwestern Pennsylvania.
The Spring 2023 registration deadline is Thursday, January 12, 2023. For more information, contact the NPRC admissions team at admissions@rrcnpa.org or (814) 230-9010.
Margaret S. (Myers) Ginder, 100, of Lancaster, formerly of Mount Joy,
Margaret S. (Myers) Ginder, 100, of Lancaster, formerly of Mount Joy, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the Mennonite Home.
Born Wednesday, October 4, 1922 in Londonderry twp., she was the daughter of the late Sylvan and Martha (Shireman) Myers. She was married 69 years to Ralph G. Ginder who passed away in June 2012.
Margaret was a longtime member and part of the leadership, along with her husband Pastor Ralph Ginder, of Rissers Mennonite Church. She loved quilting and crocheting. Margaret and her sister, Florence Whisler, also had a business selling homemade noodles and sticky buns. She was also a longtime volunteer at the Mennonite Home. Margaret and Ralph also enjoyed traveling to Israel, Germany and throughout the United States.
Surviving are three children: Carl E. Ginder and wife Eunice; Ann Simonetti, and Marie L. Miller and husband Steve, all of Mount Joy; 11 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren; a sister Arlene Risser of Ulysses, PA and a son-in-law Jay Boll.
Margaret was predeceased by two daughters: Janet M. Espenshade and her husband Sherwood and Lois J. Boll.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Rissers Mennonite Church, 8360 Elizabethtown Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 at 10:30 AM. Viewing will be from 9:30 until the time of service. Interment will take place in the adjoining cemetery. The service will also be live streamed at https://youtu.be/PKyz4Np23t0.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Margaret’s memory may be made to Rissers Mennonite Church or Mennonite Home Communities. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.FinkenbinderFamily.com.
Merry Christmas from AVFD Bingo!
There is no bingo on Saturday, December 24, 2022.
We will be having bingo at the regular time on Saturday, December 31,2022.
Merry Christmas from AVFD Bingo!
Mansfield Dispatched For Crash on Rt. 660
At 11:00 AM on Thursday, Mansfield Fire Dept. has been dispatched to Rt. 660 in the S curves for a vehicle over the embankment. No injury. Traffic control needed.
Morris Dispatched For Stuck Tractor-Trailer
At 10:50 AM on Thursday, Morris Fire Dept. dispatched for traffic control on Rt. 414, 2 miles from Morris. A tractor trailer stuck in the roadway.
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/19/2022 to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming county. CSL 402(b) – POTENTIAL POLLUTION – Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued under that authority by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-12-19 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/19/2022 to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming county. 78a56(a) – TEMPORARY STORAGE – Operator failed to contain regulated substances and wastes used at or generated at a well site in a tank, series of tanks or other storage structures approved by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-12-19 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/19/2022 to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-12-19 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
322 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022
…HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT…
* WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph
possible.
* WHERE…Portions of central Pennsylvania.
* WHEN…From Friday morning through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power
lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Frigid wind chills will be ongoing during
the time of this high wind event. It is essential to make
preparations now for extreme cold conditions with the potential
for loss of power.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.
For high wind safety and preparedness information, visit
weather.gov/wind.
The latest forecast information can be found on the
NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege,
or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.
&&
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/ctp
Attention: Residents / Landowners of Keating Township (Potter County, PA)
A Public Meeting will be held Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 6 pm at the Austin Volunteer Fire Company located at 42 Main Street, Austin, PA. This meeting is being held in an effort to provide complete transparency to Keating Township residents / landowners as to the status of fire / ems contract negotiations and how Keating Township’s failure to execute the agreement will affect you.
January 1, 2023 brings the start of new 3 year contracts between the Austin Volunteer Fire Company Inc. and each municipality for our services (fire and ems). Executed contracts were due to be signed and returned to AVFD by October 15, 2022. As of December 22, 2022, Keating Township has NOT signed and returned the contracts. If these contracts are not executed by December 31, 2022, the Austin Volunteer Fire Company Inc is NO LONGER required to provide fire and ems services to Keating Township.
Mission Statement
The objective of the Austin Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is to provide the best possible emergency service to the people of the Austin Fire District and its’ surrounding communities to minimize suffering, loss of life and loss of property incurred by fire, accidents, disasters and medical emergencies. Our goal is emergency response with the highest quality training and resources available and to promote public safety through hands-on training and education.
Mansfield Dispatched For Traffic Control
At 9:46 AM on Thursday, Mansfield Fire Dept. has been requested for traffic control on Route 6, 2 miles past Corey Creek, by PSP.
Lawrenceville Dispatched To Crash on Bottom Hill Road
At 9:00 AM on Thursday, Fire Rescue & EMS have been dispatched to Bottom Hill Road near Thorn Bottom Road in Farmington Township for a one vehicle into a tree crash.
All unit RECALLED. There is no one around the vehicle.
Mansfield Dispatched to 3 Vehicle Crash on Main Street
At 8:00 AM on Thursday, Mansfield Fire & EMS was dispatched to a 3 vehicle accident on Main Street with one of the vehicles rolled over on its roof. At least one injury was reported.
Hinsdale Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to I86 for a rollover crash
On December 22 at 2:01 AM. Hinsdale Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to I86 in Hinsdale for a one vehicle rollover crash there’re two males and a female with unknown injuries.
New York State Police are responding to a robbery
On December 22 at 12:19 AM. New York State Police are responding to a robbery at the 711 in Almond New York the suspect was wearing dark clothes a ski mask and sun glasses and he brandished a hammer
WARD MANUFACTURING IS RECOGNIZED FOR 17 YEARS OF SUPPORT BY THE ENDLESS MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL
Pete Guidi, president and chief operating officer of Ward Manufacturing in Blossburg, accepts a Platinum Sponsor Appreciation Award plaque from Endless Mountain Music Festival Executive Director Cynthia Long. “Ward Manufacturing has made a big impact on our community through their ongoing commitment to local organizations, like ours,” said Long. For the past 17 years, including 2023, Ward has supported the festival. On Friday, July 28, 2023, Ward is sponsoring the “Lift Up Your Voices and Sing” concert in Mansfield University’s Steadman Theater. It will open with the EMMF Symphony Orchestra performing Schedrin’s “Carmen” Suite for strings directed by EMMF Resident Conductor Teresa Chung. Mansfield University Director of Choral Activities Peggy Dettwiler will then conduct the orchestra and singers from the university and area communities in a performance of W. A. Mozart’s “Coronation Mass K.317.”
CHERRY SPRINGS STATE PARK IS OFFERING IN-PERSON NEW YEAR’S EVE STARGAZING WALK ON SATURDAY, DEC. 31:
Wrap up 2022 with a starry evening stroll along a crisp, wintery landscape on Saturday, Dec. 31 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Cherry Springs State Park at 4639 Cherry Springs Road, Coudersport, Pa. 16915.
The park is 12 miles from Route 6 in Galeton via West Branch Road and 15 miles from Coudersport via Route 44.
People of all ages are invited to join the park educator for the free, one-hour, in-person, 1.5-mile New Year’s Eve Stargazing Walk along level ground in the night sky public viewing area. Snowshoes will be available if conditions require.
Learn about winter constellations and folklore along the way with a laser-guided tour of the night sky.
The program will end by 7:30 p.m. leaving time for New Year’s Eve plans. Wear warm clothes and sturdy winter boots. Registration is NOT required.
FYI
For more information about this free program, call 1-814-435-1037 or email cherryspringsee@pa.gov.
