BRADFORD, Pa. — For the ninth consecutive year, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has been named a College of Distinction for helping its students learn, grow and succeed, and also was recognized in seven individual areas.
Colleges of Distinction is an online guide for college-bound students that recognizes student-centered schools that traditional rankings may often overlook.
| PA Permit Violation Issued to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 5/31/2023 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: 2023-05-31 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
At 1:02 PM on Saturday, Port Allegany Ambulance has been called to Church Street for a nosebleed.
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On June 2, 2023, at 6:01 P.M., Troopers out of SP Amity responded to a two-vehicle collision on State Route 417 in the town of Wellsville. Investigation determined that a 2015 Nissan traveling west bound on State Route 417, operated by Joeie A. Greenman, 17, of Alma, NY, crossed the center line. and struck a 2013 Ford head-on.
The operator of the Ford, Courtney M. Clark, 32, of Emporium, PA was pronounced deceased at the scene. Greenman was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital via Mercy Flight with serious injuries.
The Collision Reconstruction Unit and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation assisted in this investigation.
This is still an ongoing investigation.
Editor’s note: Web information shows Courtney’s current address on First Street in Shinglehouse, PA.
At 11:59 AM on Saturday, Coudersport Ambulance has been called to Maple View Lane for a “Link to Life” unknown medical call.
By Marcie Barlow June 2, 2023
(Bradford, PA)…Mother Nature provided great weather for the 2023 Memorial Day weekend and the Hovis Auto and Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants race teams provided exciting racing action in all five of the divisions throughout the weekend. Paul Grigsby, Josh Ferry, Patrick Parker, Joe Martin, Andy Michael, Jacob Tubbs, Bryce Davis, Cole Petrelle, and Kyle Thomas all scored their first wins of 2023 in RUSH Late Model action! Ayden Cipriano doubled up in RUSH Sportsman Modified action. Steve Dixon had a perfect weekend in RUSH Pro Mod action, and Lane Reinwald continues to be impressive in the RUSH Stock Cars.
At 11:37 AM on Saturday, Shinglehouse ambulance has been called to North Union Street for a possible CVA. Portville & Trans AM have been dispatched.
Bradford, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reminding area motorists that a McKean County bridge replacement project that began in mid-May will bring a 2-week detour soon. The bridge spans Mix Creek on Route 1011 (Barnum Road) in Eldred Township, just south of the New York border.
On Tuesday, June 6, the section of Route 1011 near the bridge will be closed as bridge demolition and replacement begins. This two-week detour will be in place from June 6 through June 23. The Route 1011/Barnum Rd/Cattaraugus County 29 closure will detour traffic using Route 346, Route 546, Township Road 45, and NY State Route 16. Although Route 29 will be closed north of the bridge, those living along Route 29 will be able to reach their homes.
Project work includes the removal of the existing single-span bridge and the construction of its replacement, a concrete box culvert. In addition, there will be some roadway reconstruction, pavement base drains, guide rail updates, pavement markings, and other miscellaneous items.
The L.C. Whitford Company, Inc. of Wellsville, New York is the contractor on this $994,0000 project. Replacing the bridge, which carries an average of 1,826 vehicles daily, will improve its rating from “poor” to “good.”
PennDOT anticipates completion in late June, but all work is weather dependent. PennDOT will issue project updates as work progresses.
“beloved companion, uncle and friend”
Mantachie, Mississippi—William H. “Billy” Allen, 61, of Mantachie, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA passed away unexpectedly in his home with his loving companion by his side, on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Born on Monday, August 21, 1961 in Rahway, NJ, he was a son of Richard E. “Dick” Sr. and Irene Mesko Allen.
Billy was a graduate of Rahway (NJ) High School. Billy was employed as a professional truck driver throughout his lifetime and was working for Summit Trucking in Dallas, Texas at the time of his death. Billy was extremely proud of his 5 million plus miles that he drove during his career…he was working on his 10 million miles.
Billy enjoyed fishing and hunting. He loved listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd, but his greatest love was spending time with his family.
Left to cherish his memory are his companion, Jeannie Olson of Mantachie; a nephew, Nicholas J. “Nick” (Tabby) Allen of Shinglehouse; a niece, Alexis N. (Brent Stiles) Allen of Shinglehouse; two grandnephews, Troy M. Allen and Theo M. Allen; a grandniece, Stella Rose Stiles; several nieces and nephews in Mississippi; a sister-in-law, Kari A. Allen of Shinglehouse; and a cousin, Guy Allen of Sebring, Florida.
In addition to his parents, Billy was predeceased by a brother, Richard E. “Richie” Allen, Jr.
In keeping with Billy’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral services. He will be laid to rest in the Allen Family Cemetery alongside his parents and brother.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Billy’s family entrusted his care and cremation arrangements 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, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
At 8:30 PM on Friday, Shinglehouse ambulance has been called to Route 44 for a child in full arrest.
The Potter County ATV/UTV Club (PC ATV/UTV) will host a First Public Meeting on June 15, 2023 starting at 6 pm at The Gunzburger Office Building, 1 N. Main St., Suite 202 Coudersport PA 16915. Enter through door C.
The meeting is being hosted by PC ATV/UTV in the interest of presenting and discussing the potential to develop a recreation trail system throughout Potter County.
The trail system study area is county wide with focus on potential off-road trails, community connector trails and promoting regional economic development through tourism and outdoor recreation.
Potter County ATV/UTV staff and Laird LA staff will provide an overview presentation of the concept with trail maps and destinations, then entertain comments, questions and concerns offered by attendees.
The Potter County ATV Plan is being funded by a grant from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources through its All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Management Restricted Account, which is part of the Community Conservation and Partnerships Program. This project does not utilize taxpayer money, but rather funds generated through ATV Registrations.
All community residents, regional citizens and municipal leaders are encouraged to attend to discuss opportunities, concerns and potential economic development that this multi-season trail is anticipated to bring to the region. If for some reason you can not attend in person, please reach out to Brad Smith, Potter County ATV/UTV or Jim Laird at pc.atvutv@gmail.com , jim@lairdla.com A virtual ink will also be available by request.
Barbara A. Draper, 69, passed away peacefully at her home in Lawrenceville, PA on May 30, 2023. Barbara was born on November 21, 1953 in Corning, NY to Wayne and Martha Doran. In 1971, Barbara married William Huggins in Elkland, PA. They had two children, Harlow and Wendy. Later, she married Claude Draper and they lost a son at birth.
Barbara worked for Corning Inc. from the early 70’s and retired on her 55th birthday in 2008. She will be remembered in so many wonderful ways by her family and friends. She had a big heart and was the first to share for those in need. She was never without a cat or dog, mostly both at the same time and often more than one of each! She loved gardening, reading, and having lunch with friends. Most importantly, she was so proud of her grandson Harlow. She loved taking Harlow to swimming lessons, wrestling, baseball practice and games and just spending time with him. She enjoyed watching him grow into a wonderful young man.
Barbara is survived by her son Harlow Huggins; and grandson, Harlow Little of Lawrenceville, PA; sisters, Nora Arico of Exeter, NH and Maxine (Mickey) Smith of Seabrook, TX; and brother, Philip (Addie) Doran of Painted Post, NY. Nieces, Angela MacKinnon of Maine, Victoria Sfalanga of Miami, FL, Christine Hughes and Tara Villanueva of Seabrook, TX, and Catherine Allen, of Chesapeake, VA. Nephews; Frank Sfalanga Jr. of Ft. Meyers, FL, Philip Sfalanga of Texas, and Joshua Doran of South Elmira, NY; as well as many loving cousins.
She is preceded in death by her mother and father, loss of a son at birth and her daughter; Wendy Renee’ Huggins.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations in Barbara’s memory to: Paradise Garden Animal Haven, 598 Kent Hill Rd., Woodhull, NY 14898. A “Celebration of Life” will be held on Saturday, June 10th at her home. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Kenyon Funeral Home in Elkland, PA.
Theresa (Juliano) Bruzzi, 97, of Coudersport, PA passed away May 31, 2023 at Sweden Valley Manor.
She was born June 20, 1925 in Warren, PA to August and Angela (Mancuso) Juliano. She graduated from Warren High School in 1942 and on October 11, 1947, she married Frank A. Bruzzi, who had served with Theresa’s brother August, in the USMC during WWII.
Two days after their wedding, Theresa and Frank opened Bruzzi Cleaners where she worked until her retirement in 1987.
Theresa was a member of St. Eulalia Catholic Church of Coudersport, a past member of the Sodality Society of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Warren PA, an executive board member of the Potter County Easter Seal Society for handicapped children and adults, member of the Coudersport Golf Course and past president of the Ladies Golf Association, past member of the Potter County Snowmobile Club, member and past president of Office Girls Club, past member Central Grange, Meals on Wheels volunteer, member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas and their Player’s Club and CDA Woman of the Year in 1998, member American Legion Auxiliary, volunteered at Sweden Valley Manor, and she served on Potter County Board of Elections. In 1962 she received the Brace for Ace award for outstanding volunteer service for the cause of the handicap.
Theresa is survived by her two sons: Scott D. Bruzzi and Mark T. Bruzzi; two grandchildren: Frank A. Bruzzi II (Elissa), and Robert J. Bruzzi (Sara); five great-grandchildren: Ellis Anne, Molly, Chase, Gia, and Adeline (Addie) Mae; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband; son: James A. Bruzzi; grandson: James A. Bruzzi, Jr.; six brothers: Thomas I, James, August I, August II, Thomas II, and Arthur; and two sisters: Julia Decker, and Elizabeth (Bettie) Richardson.
Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Theresa’s life from 10am-11am Saturday June 10, 2023 at St. Eulalia Catholic Church in Coudersport, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11am in the church. Burial will be in St. Eulalia Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, family requested memorial contributions in Theresa’s name be made to the Coudersport Area School District general scholarship fund or the Coudersport Area School District Sports Boosters (698 Dwight Street; Coudersport, PA 16915).
Theresa’s family have entrusted her arrangements to the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 North East Street, Coudersport, PA. To share a memory or condolence with her family visit www.thomasfickinger.com.
Theresa received excellent compassionate care and dedicated attention from the staff at Cole Manor and Sweden Valley Manor, and her doctor Mark Shelley, and her family would like to recognize and thank them for their work.
Eugene C. Pondo Jr., age 82, husband of the late Mary M. (Sowizdral), passed away peacefully on May 31, 2023 surrounded by his family.
Gene leaves behind his children Jeanmarie Pondo (Jack), Julia Meachem (Bill), Eugene Pondo lll (Roxanne), John Pondo (Stacy), Joshua Pondo (Marcie). He was the father of the late Judith Sherwood (David).
His legacy will live on in his grandchildren: Jeremy, Thomas, Carman, James, Samantha, Brittany, Christopher, Eugene lV, Kelsey, Mary Elizabeth, Curtis, Michael, Amelia, Marleen, Luke, Zachary, Megan, Nate and Katherine. His great-grandchildren: Laana, Christina, Aubrey, Morgan, Tristan, Logan, Damien, James, Gabby, C.J., Isabella, Carsyn H., Cohen, Emily, Carsyn J., Lilly-Ann and Charley.
He is also survived by his sisters: Barbara Klienguenther and Mary Jane Werkley . Sisters in law: Madeline Mullen (Mike) and Karen Pondo, numerous nieces and nephews and special cousins: Walt and Karen Koneski, Friends: CP, Sue and Donna. He will be missed by his dogs, Belle and Beau.
He was preceded in death by his parents Eugene Sr. and Mary J. (Zygmont), brother Kenneth Pondo and sister Karen Clarke.
Gene touched the hearts of many and will be missed dearly. He was known by some as “The Hillbilly from Philly”, but as a gentleman to all. His quick wit, unique musical interludes and smart rhymes will be remembered fondly. If you were to ever visit Gene, you’d either find him baking his favorite pound cake, at the barn with his “critters” or most likely reclining in his chair watching his favorite westerns shows. He’d offer you a Genny or a shot of brandy and enjoy your company. He was an accomplished Pinochle player and if you were up for a few hands that was an added bonus for him. He was an avid hunter, especially small game hunting- while only on foot.
He served in the U.S. Army- receiving commendations for his superior performance in individual weapons including small arms maintenance as an Armorer of Headquarters and Headquarters Company with 1st Medium Tank Battalion (Patton).
Gene retired from the Philadelphia School District as a Maintenance Foreman for more than 30 years. And that was Gene, a simple guy with a huge heart who knew what he wanted and did it. His family would like to extend thanks to all who provided assistance to Gene and Mary at any time that it was needed.
Family and Friends may call at St. Bibiana’s Catholic Church, Galeton PA on Tuesday June 6th from 10 am – 12pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12 pm with Father Joseph Dougherty officiating. The family will have a private burial at a later date. A celebration of life will be in the church hall following mass.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to: The American Legion or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital- PO Box 3704, Memphis, TN 38101-2132. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
Frank F. Krupa, of Warren, PA, died peacefully with his son at his side, on Monday, May 29, 2023, in Lebanon, N.H. Born November 8, 1929, to Joseph and Helen Gritzer Krupa in Johnstown Pennsylvania, Frank had an interesting childhood which he would tell us about often.
He graduated from Johnstown High School in 1948 and was employed by Bethlehem Steel until he wanted to enlist and serve his country during the Korean War. In 1949 he completed his training as an Aviation Electronics Technician for the U.S. Navy.
Between 1949 and 1953 when he was honorably discharged, he worked on an aircraft carriers and repaired radios on planes. During that time, he traveled the world and returned with interesting stories of the beautiful places he saw and the tragedy that unfolded as the result of war.
After the war, he attended California University of Pennsylvania. It was during that time that he met Anna, his wife, and completed his studies to become a teacher.
He married Anna on August 2, 1958, at St. Joseph Church, Roscoe, PA, then moved to Warren, PA, and started his teaching career at the Warren Area County School District, teaching at the former Beaty Junior High School, grades 7-9 as an industrial arts teacher and shop teacher.
Every day of his 33-year career he wore a suit and tie to school. Both the teachers and students well-liked him. Thousands of students learned from him while residing in Warren. At some point, he even taught some former students’ children.
One of Frank’s favorite pastimes was fishing. During the summers, he spent his time fishing at both Chapman Dam and Kinzua Dam with his children and then later on with his grandchildren. He’d loved wearing his fishing gear and teaching the craft to another generation while just looking out at the water.
He also loved growing fruit trees, blueberries, grapes, and tomatoes. He enjoyed going outside and picking some fresh fruit to share.
Frank was an avid reader who loved to delve into novels and then discuss them with family. He also was interested in building model planes. Many days you would find him watching a classic western on TV. which were his favorites.
He loved all his family and enjoyed visiting or talking to them as often as possible.
During his lifetime he was a member of Holy Redeemer R.C. Church in Warren.
He is survived by his 2 children – Karen Glas and husband, Richard, of Waxhaw NC, and Brian Krupa of West Dover VT, Edward and Jean Krupa, Johnstown, PA; Eugene and Ethel of St. Michael, PA; Patricia, Bob Alvarez, Sumter, SC and Mike Krupa of Johnstown. He has 3 grandchildren -– Dr. Jessica Boben and her husband Ken Boben of Monroe, NC, David Glas of Durham NC, and Sarah Glas of Chapel Hill, NC. He also has two great-grandchildren Kenny Boben and Finn Boben.
In addition to his parents Joseph and Helen (Gritzer) Krupa, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anna D. Litavec Krupa Joseph Krupa, Stepmother, Anna, John Krupa, and Mary Ritchey.
Friends will be received at Holy Redeemer Church Gathering Space, 11 Russell Street, Warren, PA., from am on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial with the Fr. Stephen Schreiber, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Holy Redeemer Church Building Center Fund.
E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com The Donald E. Lewis
Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
John J. Bundy III, 53, of Moffit Ave. in Kane, PA passed away Monday at UPMC-Hamot. He was born in Kane on Nov. 24, 1969, the son of Nancy (Zuchowski) McKinney and the late John Bundy Jr.
John held many titles in life with his favorite being that of father. He loved nothing more than spending time with his two sons. John fought a battle with kidney disease for 35 years. Because he endured so much, he truly appreciated the simple things, especially going for rides with Andy in his jeep and going to the casino with Derek.
In addition to his mother he is survived by two sons, Derek (Lauren) Bundy and Andrew Bundy both of Kane; one sister Jackie (Dennis Asel) Lindquist of Kane; one brother Adam (James Marshall) Bundy of Shelter Island, NY; two stepsisters, Kathy Wojcik and Tracy (Ira) Nearing; three stepbrothers, Samuel, James and Thomas McKinney and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, his stepmother Frankie Bundy; his paternal grandparents, John Bundy Sr. and Joyce Bundy and his maternal grandparents, Adam and Doris Zuchowski.
Friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday (June 3) from 11:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. at the Cummings Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Heather Glogau officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
James E. Magnuson, 77, of Pine Ave., Kane, PA passed away Tuesday (May 30) at his residence. He was born in Kane on Oct. 26, 1945, the son of the late David and Mary (Johnson) Magnuson.
He graduated from Kane High School in 1963 and then attended college for two years at Edinboro and Jamestown Community College. In 1967 he joined the U.S. Army and was sent to Vietnam in 1968 as a psychological operations specialist. During his tour he served on missions with units of the Third Marine Division, Special Forces, Fifth Mechanized Infantry Division, 101st Airborne and the First Cavalry. He returned to Ft. Bragg in 1969 to serve the remainder of his enlistment. During that time representatives of the fledgling Air Marshall Program attempted to recruit him but he declined their offers and returned to Kane in 1970. From that time until his retirement, he worked in and around the Kane area as a self-employed carpenter/cabinet maker.
He is survived by many cousins, both in Kane and throughout the U.S.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. His cremated remains will be buried at the family lot at Forest Lawn Cemetery, where he will join his maternal grandparents, parents and uncles.
Memorial donations may be made to the McKean County SPCA, 80 Glenwood Ave. Bradford, PA 16701.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of services.
At 6:15 PM on Friday, Cogan House has been dispatched to Rt. 15 Northbound at the Steam Valley exit for a 2 vehicle crash with injuries.
At 6:04 PM on Friday, Wellsville & Scio Fire Dept. & ambulances have been dispatched to a 2 vehicle crash on Rt. 417, west of Miller Road. One patient is reported unresponsive. Reported to be a head-on crash.
Allentown dispatched to close Route 417 at County Road 18. Wellsville to close 417 at Miller Road.
2 helicopters requested for two trauma patients.
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  Governor Shapiro, Little Leaf Farms Announce Grand Opening of Pennsylvania’s Largest Indoor-Grown Leafy Greens Production Facility in Carbon County Governor Josh Shapiro joined Little Leaf Farms to announce the grand opening of the Commonwealth’s largest indoor-grown leafy greens production facility in McAdoo this fall. As part of its expansion, Little Leaf Farms – which produces packaged lettuce sustainably grown through controlled environment agriculture – will grow its presence in Carbon County and open its second facility in Pennsylvania.Little Leaf Farms already owns 180 acres in McAdoo and opened its first 10-acre greenhouse in July 2022. The additional capacity of 10 acres in its expansion will allow Little Leaf Farms to increase its retail presence to nearly 5,000 grocery stores, making its fresh greens available at most major retailers from the Midwest to the Southeast, and employ nearly 170 Pennsylvania workers by the end of 2023. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has supported this growth with $3.5 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants.RecapSee More |
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| Shapiro Administration Awards $1 Million To Projects To Educate And Engage Youth And Adults In Improving The Environment In Their Communities The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded over $1 million in Environmental Education Grants to 73 projects that will engage youth and adults in improving water quality and climate change resiliency in their communities. Fifty-five projects will serve environmental justice communities.Read More |
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 Prevent Spotted Lanternfly From Spreading: A Checklist for Travelers This invasive and destructive pest threatens Pennsylvania’s agricultural commodities and trade, has a healthy appetite for our plants, and can be a significant nuisance to our quality of life and enjoyment of the outdoors. Use this checklist to help stop the invasion!Checklist |
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At 12:56 PM on Friday, Blossburg, Liberty, Cogan House 7 Trout Run Fire Depts have been dispatched to MM156 on Rt. 15 for a 2 vehicle crash with rollover. Unknown details.
Port Allegany High School recognizes a Student-Athlete of the Month each month of the school year. Using the following selection criteria, the coaching staff of each varsity sport nominates one individual each month. A Faculty Committee selects a winner from the pool of nominees based on this selection criteria: academics, citizenship, sportsmanship (respecting coaches, officials, opponents, teammates); commitment (toward practices, games and continued improvement); honesty (playing by rules, character); positive attitude and enthusiasm for their sport both on and off the field/court; toughness (both mental and physical); focus and discipline; and perseverance (overcoming challenges).
The 2022-2023 Student Athletes of the Month are pictured (front row, left to right) Noah Archer and Evin Stauffer (December); Drew Evens and Madison Fillhart (April); Thea Petruzzi and Levi Wilfong (November); Olivia Schott and Kaden Price (October); (back row) Brielle Budd and Blaine Moses (September); Lily Madison and Miska Young (January); Braylon Button and Ella Moses (February) Jett Ruding and Maya Kephart (May) and Lilly Babcock and Carson Neely (March).
It should be noted that the Student-Athlete of the Month may not merely be the “star” player, but rather a team member who sets a good example for others and exhibits the greatest all around attributes of leadership, character and teamwork.
 FacebookWebsiteBioLatest NewsState FormsPhoto GalleryContactCapitol Update Friday, June 2, 2023The latest news from the State Capitol You are welcome to contact me through this link. Regional ATV Connector Pilot Opens For 2023 Season with New Routes  The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced last week the opening of the ATV Regional Trail Connector Pilot for the 2023 riding season, which continues through Sept. 24. The 2023 pilot includes more than 400 miles of township roads, 163 miles of state forest roads and trails, and 33 miles of PennDOT-administered roads. New connections for this year’s pilot include: • Cross Fork to Whiskey Springs ATV Trail. • Cross Fork to North Bend. • Black Forest to Haneyville. A printable version of the trail map is available here. Permits are required and available for in-person sales at Sproul, Susquehannock, Tiadaghton, or Tioga state forest district offices. District office hours are subject to change throughout the riding season. Please check online or call for office hours. This year’s ATV Regional Trail Connector Program is the last season for the program to exist in its pilot phase. DCNR is evaluating the effectiveness of the special permit; the adequacy of funding for continued operation of the trail; and the need for additional education, outreach and trail marketing. DCNR is gathering public input on the pilot through a variety of methods, including webinars, surveys, comment cards, public meetings, and advisory committees. To comment on the ATV Regional Trail Connector Pilot, please send an email to: RA-NR-ATV-Pilot@pa.gov. Visit DCNR’s website for more information about ATV riding opportunities in state forests. Support for Emergency Responders Key to Public Safety  The challenges faced by emergency first responder organizations in Pennsylvania and possible legislative solutions to address them were the focus of a House Republican Policy Committee hearing this week in Lehigh County. Ensuring safe communities is a cornerstone of the Keystone Commitment lawmakers have made to Pennsylvanians, and that goal cannot be met without proper support of our fire and emergency medical services providers. First responders are in a crisis situation across the Commonwealth in terms of the resources they receive to do the job, the lack of manpower and the costs associated with providing their services. Many of the concerns raised mirror what we heard at our EMS Town Meeting last month. We must do more to support our first responders so they can be there to support us when we are in need. Caring for Our Senior Citizens  Working to ensure our senior citizens and the people who love and care for them are properly supported, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging has launched an effort to create a 10-year Master Plan for Older Adults. The stakeholder-driven plan aims to help transform the infrastructure and coordination of services for older Pennsylvanians, reflecting their needs and preferences to live where they choose and access to the supports they need to thrive and age in place. Pennsylvania is ranked fifth among the 50 states in the size of our older adult population (3.4 million) and seventh by percentage (17.8%) of the total population. Our total older adult population percentage grew from 15.4% (1.96 million persons) in 2010 to 17.8% (2.27 million persons) in 2020. All Pennsylvanians are invited to provide input into development of the plan by mail, email or a digital form. Regional events are also planned in Philadelphia and Altoona. Learn more about how to participate here. PGC: Leave Young Wildlife Alone  Whether in their backyards or high on a mountain, it’s almost certain Pennsylvanians will encounter young wildlife this time of year. While some young animals might appear to be abandoned, it is likely their mothers are watching over them from somewhere nearby. That’s why the Pennsylvania Game Commission is urging people who encounter young wildlife, including deer, birds, raccoons or other animals, to simply leave them alone. Contact can be harmful to both people and wildlife. Wild animals can lose their natural fear of humans, making it difficult, even impossible, for them to ever again live normally in the wild. And anytime wildlife is handled, there’s always a risk people could contract diseases or parasites such as fleas, ticks and lice. Only wildlife rehabilitators, who are licensed by the PA Game Commission, are permitted to care for injured or orphaned wildlife for the purposes of eventual release back into the wild. For those who find wildlife truly in need of assistance, a listing of licensed wildlife rehabilitators can be found on the Pennsylvania Association of Wildlife Rehabilitators website, www.pawr.com. If you are unable to identify a wildlife rehabilitator in your area, contact the Game Commission by phone at 1-833-PGC-WILD or 1-833-PGC-HUNT. Update on Farmers Market Nutrition Program Vouchers  Each year, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture operates its Farmers Market Nutrition Program for low-income seniors and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) recipients. The program provides vouchers that can be redeemed at local farmers markets and farm stands for fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs. While the vouchers are typically made available at the beginning of June, computer programming and printing delays mean the vouchers may not be available until the end of June. More information about the program and eligibility is available here. Remembering D-Day  June 6 marks the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings during World War II, otherwise recognized as D-Day. D-Day marked the beginning of the final push across Europe to defeat Axis forces during World War II, with more than 9,000 Allied soldiers killed or wounded in that battle alone. For a full history on D-Day, click here. I wish to extend a special heartfelt thank you to the men and women who served that day, and our gratitude to those who did not come home. Your legacy is not forgotten. |
With a little time yet to go in the 2022-23 surveillance year, the Game Commission has already detected Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in more deer this year than the one before, once again highlighting the threat the disease poses to Pennsylvania’s deer and elk, and hunting heritage.
CWD is an always-fatal neurological disease affecting cervids, including deer and elk. There is no vaccine and no cure for animals that get it.
Since July 1, 2022, the Game Commission collected nearly 11,000 CWD samples from deer. Hunter-harvested samples made up the bulk of those, with more than 7,000.
The public can view the results of this ongoing surveillance effort on the CWD Surveillance Dashboard available at https://pgcdatacollection.pa.gov/CWDResultsLookup. It’s updated weekly and allows the public to view past and current information related to CWD and gives hunters who submitted their deer for testing access to results online.
At 10:45 AM on Friday, Hinsdale Fire Dept. has been dispatched to a vehicle fire on I-86.
Friendship has responded to 2 grass fires on I-86.
In case you are wondering why you couldn’t access Solomon’s words for a while this morning, they tell us it was due to updating to a new server big enough to handle the large amount of traffic to our website. Sorry for the inconvenience. We couldn’t get on either.
At 10:35 AM on Friday, Limestone Fire Dept. is on scene of a vehicle fire at Rt. 417 & Rt. 219. Killbuck & Allegany were also dispatched and cancelled.
