PORT ALLEGANY, Pa., August 30, 2023 – UPMC welcomes Tyler Thompson, PA-C, to the UPMC Primary Care team at Port Allegany Community Health Center, 45 Pine St., Port Allegany.
Thompson completed the Master of Health Science Physician Assistant program at Lock Haven University and has trained with multiple specialists from across the region. He is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
At 12:00 PM on Wednesday, Port Allegany Fire & EMS have been dispatched to Pine Grove Road for a fall victim inside locked house.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised Route 15 is closed in both directions in Clinton Township, Lycoming County due to a multi-vehicle crash near the intersection with Blind Road.
Southbound traffic is being detoured via Routes 54, 405 and 44. Northbound traffic is being detoured via Routes 44 and 2001 (Elimsport Road).
Motorists should seek alternate routes if possible. The roadway is expected to be closed for several hours.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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.
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 9, 2023
The regular meeting of the Galeton Borough Council was held this date in the Municipal building with the following members present: Joe Petrencsik, Doug Droppa, Darrell Jackson, DJ Fuller and Denny Dean. Not present was Ron Tarabori.
Others present were Foreman-Joe Cimino; Solicitor-Mike Plummer; Officer Yoder; Joey Cimino; Marc Mosher; Citizen-Kristin Bierley; and Borough Secy-Andrea Caracciolo
President Petrencsik called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM followed by the Pledge to the Flag.
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At 8:50 AM on Wednesday, Roulette Ambulance has been called to Potter County Human Services on North Street for seizures.
On August 30 at 2:36 am. Smethport Fire and Phoenix ambulance were dispatched 16362 Rt. 6 for a one vehicle rollover crash an 18 year old female is entrapped upside down with injuries.
The Canyon Pilots Association Labor Day Weekend All-You-Can-Eat Fly-in Breakfast is this Sunday, Sept. 3 from 8 a.m. to noon indoors at the corporate hangar at the Grand Canyon Regional Airport in Delmar Township at 112 Runway Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
Coming up at Hills Creek State Park at 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901-9676 are free in-person programs this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 1, 2 and 3.
The park is seven miles northeast of Wellsboro in Charleston Township via Charleston Street and Hills Creek Lake Road. All programs are held rain or shine.
Free, in-person programs are being held this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 1 and 2 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.
At 6 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 1, the free outdoor summer concert series will end with a fun performance by Joe Stanky and The Cadets on the outdoor stage located on the Central Avenue side of the Deane Center for the Performing Arts building at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. Donations are always appreciated.
BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is again offering area veterans the opportunity to work with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they get the services and support they need.
Due to changes initiated by the American Legion, appointments in the Bradford and Kane offices will be conducted virtually via a tablet.
Appointments are required for meetings with the Legion representative, whether they are in person, by phone or by tablet. The schedule is as follows:
Assistance is available with issues such as compensation, education, pension, health care and death benefits. Veterans need not be a member of the American Legion to participate.
Laura Minerva Fragale, age 80 of Brighton, Colorado passed away on August 10, 2023, following a lengthy illness, at the Colliger Hospice Center, Wheatridge, Colorado.
She was born on July 10, 1943 a daughter of the late Carl and Lena (Verbeck) Beldin of Sterling Run, PA. She married Terry Fragale on August 24, 1979.
She is survived by her husband, Terry Fragale of Brighton, Colorado; a son, Richard Grasser of Kersey, PA; three daughters, Pamela Franklin of Richburg, NY; Patricia See of Todd Creek, Co, and Joanne Pearson, of Emporium, Pa; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers, Larry, “Tinker” Beldin, Vernon “Joe” Beldin, and Edward “Butch” Beldin along with several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by both of her parents; three brothers, Calvin Daugherty; Elmer ”Jr” Beldin and Harry Beldin.
Laura attended Cameron County School District. She was employed at Sylvania Electric and later at Zippo in Bradford, Pa. Laura was a very good, self taught, interior decorator and antique Upholsterer.
A prayer service will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, Emporium, PA on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 10 AM. Internment will follow at the Moore Hill Cemetery.
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
At 8:04 PM on Tuesday, Port Allegany Fire Dept. has been called to 107 North Main Street for a tree that has taken down wires.
Sherry L. Simon, 53, of State Street, St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, following a brief illness.
She was born on October 13, 1969 in St. Marys, a daughter of Joyce Reed Simon, who survives.
Sherry was a lifelong resident of the area and member of the Methodist Church. She graduated from St. Marys Area High School, class of 1991. Over the years, Sherry was very active with and enjoyed participating in the Special Olympics, especially swimming and track and field.
The McKean County Community Foundation (MCCF) 2022 Annual Report, “Reaching New Heights Through Community Partnerships”, is now available online at the Foundation’s website, www.mckeancountyfoundation.org. The annual report presents an overview of the accomplishments and partnerships that have inspired positive change in McKean County over the past year.
At 5:08 PM on Tuesday, Liberty & Blossburg Fire & EMS dispatched to 9704 Farm Road for an automatic vehicle crash report.
Responder on scene reports a vehicle into a log truck with no injuries.
RECALL Blossburg & Wellsboro ALS.
Shae A. Ebner, age 28 of Rochester, NY, passed away on Saturday August 26, 2023 in Austin, PA.
He was born on March 16, 1995 in Warsaw, NY a son to Dawn M. (Herbert) Ebner and John C. Ebner.
Shae was a 2013 graduate of Letchworth Central High School. He attended Keuka College and transferred to Finger Lake Community College where he received his bachelor’s degree in Music, and Sound Engineering.
He was employed by Iatse 25 Union in Rochester where he worked as a Stage Hand Rigger. Shae was a drummer in several local bands, The Domino King Band, Herbal Tonic and Faukai. He had a great love for music, a passion for living everyday to the fullest.
He was known for his hugs, infectious smile and having the kindest soul. He enjoyed playing basketball, soccer, hiking, bike riding and cooking. His favorite things in life were his family, friends, music and the love of his nephew Colter.
At 4:24 PM on Tuesday, Fox Township Fire & EMS have been dispatched to a multi car accident on the Million Dollar Highway at West Theresa Road. Minor injuries are reported.
At 4:04 PM on Tuesday, Mansfield & Blossburg Fire & EMS have been dispatched to a 2 vehicle crash on Route 6 near Tice Road in Sullivan Township. Report 3 ALS injury patients on scene. Additional ambulances dispatched from Western & Mansfield.
Blossburg hold in quarters.
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, September 2, 2023, through Monday, September 4, 2023, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website, www.dmv.pa.gov.
Smethport — The McKean County Republican Committee will host a fall picnic on Thursday, September 14th, starting at 4 p.m. at the Hamlin Lake Park pavilion in Smethport.
Invited featured speakers include statewide judicial candidates as well as candidates for county and local government offices. Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson, Rep. Martin Causer and Sen. Cris Dush have also been invited to speak.
There is no charge and no need to RSVP for this event. Come out and meet the candidates and pick up campaign materials for the fall.
Additional information is available at www.mckeancountygop.org.
BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Alumni Association will recognize Dr. Michael Klausner, associate professor of sociology, and Richard “Rick” Weinberg ’94 during Alumni and Family Weekend Sept. 22-24.
Klausner will receive the Pitt-Bradford Alumni Association Teaching Excellence Award, and Weinberg will receive the Denny Lowery Distinguished Volunteer Award at a dinner Sept. 23.
Both Klausner and Weinberg will be recognized alongside Athletic Hall of Fame inductees Diego Vacaflores ’00 and men’s and women’s soccer coach Peter Butler at 5:30 p.m. in the Mukaiyama University Room of the Frame-Westerberg Commons. The cost is $25 for adults, $12 for children aged 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and under.
Weekend events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. For reservations, visit www.upb.pitt.edu/afw or call 814-362-5091.
Montoursville, PA – A pipe replacement project is set to begin next week on Route 3009 (Roundtop Road) in Charleston Township, Tioga County.
On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will begin replacing pipes along Roundtop Road during daylight hours. While work is being performed, the roadway will be closed to traffic between Mills Hill Road and Mt. Zion Spur Road. A detour will be in place using Route 3011 (Shumway Hill Road) and Route 6.
This project is expected to take one week, weather permitting. Motorists are urged to drive with caution in the area.
DEP aims to protect every Pennsylvanian’s Constitutional right to clean air and clean water and ensure communities most at risk from pollution and climate change have an equal seat at the table
Harrisburg, PA – The Shapiro Administration will adopt an updated Environmental Justice (EJ) Policy, which expands environmental safeguards throughout the Commonwealth, a milestone in updating a 20-year-old policy the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has used to guide protections for communities most vulnerable to environmental challenges. Environmental justice areas make up 20 percent of the entire Commonwealth.
“Pennsylvanians’ right to clean air and pure water is enshrined in our Constitution and I’m committed to protecting those rights – that’s why my Administration is elevating environmental justice work within DEP and implementing a new policy that will protect communities most at risk,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “The impacts of climate change aren’t limited to one community or another — they affect rural and urban areas alike, and every Pennsylvanian deserves to be able to let their children play outside without worrying about air quality and drink their tap water without fear of harmful chemicals. At my direction, Secretary Negrin and the Department of Environmental Protection will continue their important work to ensure every community, no matter their location, demographics, or wealth, has equal access to environmental protections.”
Following a public comment period, the Environmental Justice Policy is expected to be implemented on September 16, 2023. This updated policy will usher in deeper advancements for the Commonwealth’s environmental justice communities and is a critical benchmark towards the final EJ Policy, which is expected to be implemented by 2024. Additionally, DEP has developed an improved mapping tool to better identify EJ areas within the Commonwealth and has expanded the Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) and elevated its leadership to a more senior position within the DEP for the first time in Pennsylvania history to better serve EJ areas.
“Through the process of creating this EJ Policy and mapping tool, DEP reached out to community leaders to get input. The policy calls for proactively bringing communities together, to help make people aware of the rights they have around the environment and protect those rights. The emphasis on the Environmental Rights Amendment in this administration is an exciting change in perspective for the agency,” said Rafiyqa Muhammad, a member of the Environmental Justice Advisory Board, the body charged with making written recommendations to the Secretary concerning policies, practices, and actions that DEP may implement to advance the goals of Environmental Justice.
