Wellness Natural USA Inc. Expands Allergy Alert on Undeclared Cashews in SimplyProtein® Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bars Wilmington, DE, April 11, 2023 – Wellness Natural USA Inc. of Wilmington, DE is expanding their voluntary recall of its Simply Protein® Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bar, which is sold in a 15-count variety pack that contains two other flavors, because it may contain undeclared cashews. The initial recall which included a single lot has been expanded to include all lots within expiration, the Best Before dates are indicated below. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The recalled products were only distributed in Costco stores nationwide in the United States.
Harrisburg, PA –ThePennsylvania State Police (PSP) seized approximately $16 million in cocaine, methamphetamines, heroin, fentanyl, marijuana and other prohibited drugs during the first quarter of 2023.
Troopers between January 1 and March 31 seized 229 pounds of cocaine, 129 pounds of methamphetamines, 24 pounds of fentanyl, seven pounds of heroin, 1,562 pounds of processed marijuana, and 65,570 pills of assorted narcotics.
The PSP also collected 1,307 pounds of prescription medication in the quarter as part of its Prescription Drug Takeback Program. Sixty-five state police stations offer boxes for disposing of unused or unwanted medications 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Table 1: Amount and value of prohibited drugs seized by PSP in the first quarter of 2023
Drug
Amount Seized
Estimated Value
Cocaine
229.81 lbs.
$5,055,820
Crack Cocaine
5.84 lbs.
$93,440
Heroin
7.75 lbs.
$263,500
Fentanyl
24.57 lbs.
$393,120
LSD – Pills and Paper
24 doses
$480
Marijuana THC – Liquid
72 pints
$482,400
Marijuana THC Solid
398.70 lbs.
$1,993,500
Marijuana Plants
178 plants
$29,370
Processed Marijuana
1,562.66 lbs.
$4,687,980
Methamphetamines
129.50 lbs.
$1,295,000
MDMA – Ecstasy
0.044 lbs.
$145
MDMA – Pills
184 DU
$2,760
Other Narcotics
515.61 lbs.
$1,031,220
Other Narcotics (pills)
65,570 DU
$1,639,250
Total Value
$16,967,985
Source: Pennsylvania State Police, 2023
For more information about the Pennsylvania State Police, visit www.psp.pa.gov.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 4/11/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Tuscarora Twp, Bradford county. 78a66(b)1 – REPORTING AND REMEDIATING SPILLS AND RELEASES – Reporting releases – Operator or other responsible party failed to report spills and releases of regulated substances to the Department.
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Special Weather Statement National Weather Service State College PA 331 AM EDT Thu Apr 13 2023 A combination of dry and breezy conditions will result in an elevated risk of wildfire spread across central Pennsylvania this afternoon into the early evening. Minimum relative humidity values will range from 15 to 25 percent with maximum wind gusts from the west between 15 and 25 mph.
Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches. If dry grasses and tree litter begin to burn, the fire will have the potential to spread rapidly.
For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire prevention and education, please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources website at http://dcnr.pa.gov/Communities/Wildfire. MRS/JCB
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a bridge replacement project is set to begin next week on Route 4031 (Coryland Road) in Wells Township, Bradford County. The bridge, which is located north of the intersection with Route 4038 (Baker Road) between Coryland and Mosherville, carries Coryland Road over an unnamed tributary to Beckwith Creek.
On Monday, April 17, 2023, Coryland Road will be closed between Baker Road and Thunder Road, while a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) bridge crew prepares to remove the existing structure, which will be replaced with a new concrete box culvert. Additional work on the project includes roadway approach work, paving, line painting, and miscellaneous work.
A detour using Baker Road, Route 4039 (Judson Hill Road), and Route 549 will be in place for the duration of the project.
The project is expected to be completed in July of 2023, weather permitting.
Coudersport, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will begin a bridge replacement project on Route 1011 (Hickox/Ulysses Road) in Bingham Township, Potter County on Monday, April 17. Built in 1941, the bridge spans the Genesee River near the village of Ulysses. This structure is 45 feet long and carries an average of more the 600 vehicles daily. Replacing the bridge will improve the structure’s rating from “poor” to “good.”
On Monday, the section of Route 1011 near the bridge will be closed and a detour will be in place. The detour will direct traffic to use Route 1012 (Jackson Road), Route 49, and Route 1011.
Overall work includes the removal of the existing bridge, construction of a new single-span concrete bridge, paving, pavement base drains, guide rail updates, pavement markings, and miscellaneous items.
Nestlerode Contracting Company, Inc. of Lock Haven is the contractor on this $1 million project. PennDOT anticipates completion in early September, but all work is weather dependent. PennDOT will issue project updates as work progresses.
Smethport–A Celebration of Life Service for Asa A. Raymond will be held on Friday, April 14, 2023 at 7:00 pm at Faith Baptist Church, 498 Seaward Avenue Bradford, PA. 16701.
A Celebration of Life Service will also be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 1:00 PM at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1314 State Rte 254 Millville, PA. 17846. Committal Services will be on April 15, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Millville Cemetery, 349 E.Main Street, Millville, PA 17846.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1314 PA-254, Millville, PA 17846. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Betty Jo Silsby, 80, of Butler passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023 at her home. She was born in Bradford, PA on January 4, 1943, to the late Everett Silsby and Thelma Silsby Southward. She graduated from Northern Potter High School in 1960. She enlisted in the Navy in April 1961.
During her 23 years in the Navy, she became a pioneer as the first female data processing chief master in the history of the Navy. She has earned the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal (five awards) and the National Defense Service Medal.
She is survived by two sisters; Susan Schoonover of Butler, and Marie (Jeffrey) Williams of New Tazewell, TN; two brothers; Curtis (Brenda) Silsby of Sparta, WI and Stuart (Amanda) Silsby of Coudersport, PA; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Out of respect for Betty’s wishes, there will be no visitation. A military service will be held at a future date by the family’s discretion.
Patricia Moran O’Dea, 93, of Warren, PA., died Wednesday morning, April 12, 2023, at John and Orpha Blair Hospice Home, Warren, PA., after a brief illness.
Pat was born March 16, 1930, in Titusville, PA. She was the daughter of William T. and Cecelia Riesenman Moran. She has resided in Warren, since 1953. Pat’s education began at St. Titus Elementary School followed by graduation in 1948 from Titusville High School, where she was class Valedictorian. With scholarship aid, she attended Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA., where she earned a bachelors’ degree in sociology, graduating Magna Cum Laude. In 1952. She then attended the School of Social Work at the University of Washington, in Seattle, WA. During high school years, Pat worked summers as playground supervisor in Titusville, PA. Full time employment started at Hamot Hospital Pre-Natal Clinic, followed by four years at Warren State Hospital Social Service Department.
After the birth of her daughters, Pat became a full time mom along with becoming active with many community agencies and activities. After her husband’s untimely death, she worked part time at the Watson Memorial Home as activities director of the home. When the Social Service Department at Warren General Hospital was initiated by Nelson Johnson, Pat assisted him and later became a full time Warren General Hospital employee as Social Service Director and Director of Volunteers, a position which she held until her retirement in 1995, ending 26 years of hospital employment.
Mary M. Pasi, 96, of Pinecrest Manor and formally of 114 Poplar Road, St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Pinecrest Manor. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home
Cynthia E. SPINKS, 61, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Scio, died Tuesday, April 11, 2023 in her home.
Born January 27, 1962, in Jamestown, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Esther V. Stevens Spinks. A 1980 graduate of Scio Central School, she earned a degree from Olean Business Institute. She was employed by Allegany County ARC as an aide. Cynthia was a member of the Friends and Neighbors group of the Scio Memorial Library. She loved crafting, antiquing, camping, and animals, especially moose. She had many special dogs, including her current one, Reece.
Cynthia was known as “Ninny” to her grandchildren and loved spending time with them. Surviving are: her husband and best friend, Richard “Todd” Landcastle; her mother, Esther Spinks of Wellsville; five children, Nathan Faulkner of Rochester, Adam (Bethany) Faulkner of Scio, Brandon Faulkner of Rochester, Joel (Erin) Landcastle of Farmington, and Haley Landcastle of Lancaster; eight grandsons, Ayden, Xander, Greyson, Briggs, Gavin, Jaxson, Grayson, and Luka; four siblings, Ross (Clara) Spinks of NM, Tina (Dave) Calhoun of Wellsville, Sheri (Avie) Singleton of AR, and K.J. (Cathy) Spinks of Fillmore; an aunt, Gabby Yeager of Ashville; former husband, Mark L. Faulkner of Rochester; several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her father; her grandparents; aunts and an uncle.
Friends may call at OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY on Sunday, April 16, 2023 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 3:00 PM. Pastor Stephen B. Richard will officiate. Burial will be in Stannard’s Cemetery.
SMETHPORT, Pennsylvania – April 12, 2023: Former McKean County attorney, Marc Nuzzo, was sentenced in McKean County Court today to a period of incarceration of 24 months to 72 months in state prison and 2 years of consecutive probation for the fatal crash on 219 in 2018.
In January, the jury unanimously found him guilty of all misdemeanors and felonies but they could not unanimously agree on the charges of Involuntary Manslaughter or Homicide by Vehicle that were related to the death of Stanley “Guy” Austin – the driver of the car he collided with. District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer explained: “The testimony at trial included testimony by the pathologist that Mr. Austin’s cause of death was due to a blood clot and not directly from the injuries sustained in the crash. The testimony was that Mr. Austin had developed a reaction to the anti-coagulation medication and could no longer take it without a reaction.
Causation is found if one starts an unbroken chain of events unless the chain is broken by another act. The legal issue for the jury was whether the use or non-use of anti-coagulation medication leading to a blood clot which caused the death broke the chain of events.” When a jury cannot agree on one or more charges, no final verdict is entered on those counts. Because the jury “hung” on these two counts, the Commonwealth could retry the defendant. DA Shaffer explained how the decision was reached: “After speaking with the family of Mr. Austin about the options – whether to retry the defendant on these two counts in a second trial or not, I agreed not to seek a second trial but would, instead, offer the defendant to plead guilty to one of the two remaining counts.
A jury trial is very difficult for victims – whether by the stress due to awaiting the outcome, the stress of testifying, hearing disturbing details from others’ testimony or by prolonging the conclusion of the case – and their input guided my decision. On the other hand, I thought it was important to obtain a conviction on a count that recognized that the defendant was a cause of death of Mr. Austin (and there can be more than one cause).
It was agreed that I would offer the defendant to pled guilty to one of the two remaining counts and we would not seek a second trial on the other count.” Earlier today, Defendant Nuzzo pled guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter for the death of Stanley “Guy” Austin and was sentenced on that charge and all of the charges of which the jury already convicted him. The case has concluded with NUZZO having been convicted of 3 counts of Aggravated Assault by Vehicle, 6 counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person, 8 summary violations, and, now, Involuntary Manslaughter.
After a 3 ½ hour sentencing hearing before visiting Judge Edward Reibman, in which numerous victims who were in the vehicle at the time of the crash and family members of Mr. Austin testified to the impact NUZZO’s actions has had on them, NUZZO was sentenced to a total of 24 months to 72 months in state prison and 2 years of consecutive probation and other terms such as restitution for the funeral expenses, court costs, cost of prosecution, provide a DNA sample, obtain evaluations and counseling, etc.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Gage ZURAWA, 32, of Ulysses, PA.
Gage was a beloved son, brother and father. He unexpectedly went to be with our Lord on April 5, 2023. Born March 18, 1991, in Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville, he was son of Cynthia J. Zurawa and Robert William Vest, Jr. A graduate of the police academy program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, he was employed as a police officer by Emporium Boro and as a correctional officer by the Potter County Jail. Gage loved working on cars, riding motorcyles and being outdoors. He also loved playing guitar and listening to music, especially Pink Floyd. He loved his son more than anything.
Surviving are: his mother and step-father, Cynthia (Timothy) Hallman of LaGrange, ME; his son, Roman Cyrus Niklaus Zurawa; mother of his son, Carlin Dee Barr-Carter; seven siblings, Faith (Darian James Olmstead) Martin of Coudersport, Hope (C.J.) Rukgaber, Robert Saxon Martin, Keyaira Hallman, Emera Hallman, Eirlyn Hallman, and Ailyn Hallman; maternal grandmother, Jeanne E. Bergstig; an aunt, Julia G. Zurawa; nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father; and an uncle, Richard W. Kirk.
A gathering to celebrate Gage’s life will be held on a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
At 1:18 PM on Wednesday, Clarksville Fire Dept. has been dispatched to a house fire at 3605 County Road 6. Caller reports explosion & smoke in the bathroom. Cuba dispatched mutual aid assist.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a two-year roadway project is set to begin on Interstate 180 eastbound and westbound in Montoursville Borough, and Loyalsock, Fairfield, and Muncy townships in Lycoming County.
On Monday, April 17, 2023, the contractor, Glenn O. Hawbaker, will begin preparations to resurface Interstate 180 between Warrensville Road in Loyalsock Township and immediately west of the Lycoming Mall Road interchange in Muncy Township.
Motorists can expect daily traffic patterns including alternating lane restrictions where work is being performed. Work on this project will be performed primarily between Sunday through Friday, with work beginning at 7:00 PM each day and ending at 2:00 PM the following day, with some structure work being performed throughout the daylight hours on weekends.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, watch for lane changes, and drive with caution.
Glenn O. Hawbaker is the primary contractor for this $11.4 million highway resurfacing project. Work on this project includes mill and resurface of over 13 miles of roadway including entrance and exit ramps at Route 87 and the Fairfield Road interchanges, new lighting, guide rail upgrades, drainage, signage, and pavement markings. Additional work the removal and re-epoxy of 16 bridges throughout the project. These bridges span the Loyalsock Creek, Route 87, Fairfield Road, Route 220, Carpenter’s Run, Brushy Ridge Road, Wolf Run, and Muncy Creek. Work on this project is expected to be completed in the summer of 2024, with a winter shutdown in 2023.
Jeffrey James Walaski, 67, of Rimer, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023.
He was born on November 15, 1955, in Coudersport, Pennsylvania.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Walaski.
He is survived by his mother, Shirley Zebracki; his wife, Pam; stepchildren, Jason and Chloe Ferrante, and Jenni Brown; children, Shelley Davis and Ryan Walaski; sisters, Joni and Lori Walaski; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Per the family’s wishes there will be no visitation or service.
Donations may be made in Jeff’s name to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.
There will be no public services.
SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD., 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Penn Hills, has been entrusted with arrangements.
Raymond E. Freeburg, 78, formerly of Ridge Road, Kersey, PA passed away at Elk Haven Nursing Home on Saturday, April 8, 2023, following a brief illness.
He was born on April 19, 1944 in Ridgway, a son of the late Leroy “Cappy” and Frances Sterbank Freeburg.
Raymond received his undergraduate degree and his masters degree from Penn State University, majoring in counseling. He worked for the Clearfield-Jefferson Mental Health Program, and provided services for individuals that suffered from developmental or mental health issues for over 32 years. In his free time, Raymond was an avid reader of eclectic materials and was an avid book collector.
He is survived by one daughter; Kara Haberberger and her husband Jason of St. Marys, by one son; Adam Freeburg and his wife Brooke of Fairbanks, AK, by his 3 grandchildren; Logan, Rhys, and Connor, and by his longtime companion; Jean Miller of St. Marys. He is also survived by one sister; Judith Lilja of Ridgway.
Funeral Services for Raymond E. Freeburg are being held privately and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial Contributions may be made to a favorite charity.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services-Kersey, 339 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
