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Power Is Out & So Is Allegany County Scanner Feed
Allegany County Fire Wire
Power is out in the friendship area due to a transformer that has fallen off the pole and is damaged somewhere in the area of i86. Currently we do not have information on what areas are without power or a restoration time
Scanner feed is back up online.
Bolivar Ambulance For Assault Victim
At 5:00 PM on Saturday, Bolivar ambulance has been dispatched at request of State Police to 200 Block of North Main Street for an assault victim.
5:30 PM–Second Ambulance requested for second victim.
James H. DAY, 61, of Andover, NY
James H. DAY, 61, of Andover, NY died Saturday, August 19, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Arrangements will be announced by OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Two adults arrested for child abuse
11 August 2023
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Eugene J. Staniszewski
Troop A Commander
PRESS RELEASE
On August 10, 2023, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Amity arrested Ravyn M. Cramer, 26 for Assault 2nd degree- Injuries person less than 7 years old (2 counts) D Felony, Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Tyler J. Cramer, 28 both of Angelica, NY was arrested for Assault 3rd degree and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
On August 9, 2023, Troopers and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation started an investigation on a possible child abuse incident in the village of Angelica. Investigation determined that Ravyn shoved two children’s faces in feces as a form of punishment leaving injuries to the children under 7 years of age. The Children both received medical attention at a near by hospital. Child Protective Services were contacted to assist in this investigation.
Both Cramer’s were arrested and processed at SP Amity and arraigned at the town of Friendship Court. Both were released and to appear at the village of Angelica Court later in September 2023.
Shapiro Administration Provides Update on Plum Stray Gas Investigation
DEP working with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, local and county agencies
Plum, PA – Earlier this week, Governor Josh Shapiro directed the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to launch an investigation into the house explosion in the Rustic Ridge neighborhood of Plum Borough, Allegheny County.
Under the Governor’s direction on Monday morning, August 14, 2023, in coordination with local and County authorities, DEP inspectors began conducting a stray gas investigation at the incident site to look for sources of combustible gas near the structure and inspecting nearby natural gas-related facilities and infrastructure under DEP’s jurisdiction.
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At 2:28 PM on Saturday, Otto & Rew Fire Depts. with Bradford ambulance dispatched to the main entrance at Majestic Trails for an ATV accident.
Rollover Crash in Cuba, NY
At 2:15 PM on Saturday, Cuba Fire & EMS have been dispatched to I-86 Off Ramp for a two vehicle crash with one vehicle rolled over. Report 2 injuries, no entrapment.
PennDOT Potter and Cameron County Maintenance work schedule for the week of August 21 – August 25, 2023
Emporium/Coudersport, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Potter and Cameron County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of August 21 – August 25, 2023, weather permitting. Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.
Cameron County 0240
Sign Repairs:
- State Route: Various SR throughout County
Side Dozing:
- State Route: 0872 (Sinnemahoning area to Potter County Line)
Potter County 0260
Bridge Deck Replacement: Road Closed/Detour in Place
- State Route: 4005 (Fishing Creek Road)
Sign Upgrades:
- State Route: 872 (Cameron County Line to Austin)
Pipe Replacement:
- State Route: 4027 (Brizzie Hollow Road)
- State Route: 1010 (Genesee Area)
Shoulder Repair:
- State Route: 44 (Pine Mountain Area)
Pipe Flushing:
- (Ulysses to Harrison Valley)
Spray Patching
- State Route: 1011 (Hickox/Ulysses Road)
- State Route: 244 (Andrew settlement to Genesee)
Slide Repair:
- State Route: 1005 (Phoenix Road)
The following work is scheduled to be completed by contractor, weather permitting:
Patriot Tree Surgeons-
State Route: 244 (Andrew Settlement – Genesee)
Traffic control: Traffic along 244 will be utilizing flaggers during work hours.
Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc– Roadway Repair
State Route: 6 (Port Allegany to Coudersport) Contractors will continue with roadway repairs and drainage upgrades.
Traffic control: Traffic along SR 6 will be utilizing flaggers during work hours; multiple work zones may be in project area.
LTT Trucking LLC– Bridge Replacement
State Route: 449 (Brookland Road)
Traffic control: Traffic along 449 will be utilizing flaggers during work hours.
Dean Construction LLC– Bridge Replacement
State Route: 44 (Intersection of Tennessee Road)
Traffic control: Bridge will be closed, and the temporary roadway will carry traffic around the work zone.
PennDOT McKean County Maintenance work schedule for the week of August 21 – August 25, 2023
Cylone, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation McKean County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of August 21 – August 25, 2023, weather permitting. Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.
McKean County 0250
Sign Repairs and Upgrades:
- Various State Routes throughout the County
Mowing:
- Various State Routes throughout the County
Slide Repairs:
- State Route: 446 (Eldred to New York state line)
Seal Coat: Expect Delays
- State Route: 46 (Smethport to Cameron County line)
- State Route: 6 (Marvindale to Lantz Corners)
Ditch Cleaning:
- State Route: 1009 (Bells Run Road)
- State Route: 1011 (Barnum Road)
- State Route: 546 (Oil Valley Road)
Pipe Flushing:
- State Route: 59 (Lafayette area)
- State Route: 44 (Ceres to Shinglehouse)
- State Route: 1006 (McCrae Brook Road)
The following work is scheduled to be completed by contractor, weather permitting:
Glenn O. Hawbaker – Bridge Repair
State Route: 6 – Port Allegany
Traffic control: Traffic along SR6 in Port Allegany Borough will be controlled with temporary traffic signals.
Wilmer P. “Mac” McVinney, 79, of Edson Street, Eldred, PA
Wilmer P. “Mac” McVinney, 79, of Edson Street, Eldred, PA passed away at home on August 15, 2023.
Born on May 12, 1944, he was the son of Charles and Beatrice Rebideau McVinney. On September 25, 1992, in Bennington, VT., he married Coleen McVinney who survives.
MorePA Dept. of Agriculture Weekly Roundup
Agricultural Partnerships: Connecting Farmers to Food Banks In Pennsylvania, there are more than 52,000 farms spanning over 7.3 million acres across the state. With this abundance of resources, there is no reason anyone should be struggling with hunger. Yet, more than two million Pennsylvanians are struggling with hunger every day, and nearly 500,000 of those hungry Pennsylvanians are children. Though many of us may not realize the grave disparities that exist in our own communities, people struggle with hunger in every county and congressional district in Pennsylvania. They could be our neighbors, kids in our children’s classes – the possibilities go on.Read More Shapiro Administration Invites Proposals For $500,000 In PA Farm Bill Grants To Prepare Next Generation For Success In Ag Secretary Redding called for proposals for $500,000 in PA Farm Bill Agriculture & Youth Grants from organizations whose projects are aimed at preparing youth to succeed in Pennsylvania’s $132.5 billion agriculture industry. Applications are due by 5:00 PM on September 29, 2023.Read More At Reading Elementary School, Governor Shapiro Hosts Ceremonial Budget Bill Signing to Fund Universal Free Breakfast and Historic Investments in Public Education During a visit to Millmont Elementary School, Governor Josh Shapiro ceremonially signed the 2023-24 budget bill to provide universal free breakfast to nearly 1.7 million Pennsylvania public school students across the Commonwealth. Governor Shapiro and Education Secretary Dr. Khalid Mumin also highlighted the critical investments the bipartisan budget makes in K-12 public schools, including the largest increase in basic education funding (BEF) in Pennsylvania history.See More In celebration of its 149th year, Secretary Redding attended the Centre County Grange Fair to celebrate all that is PA agriculture.See More Secretary Redding was humbled to attend the 2023 Northeast Dairy Convention held in Mount Pocono. He joined friends and partners from all across our PA dairy industry as he spoke about the future of dairy. See More Secretary Redding attended the Washington County Fair, helping present this year’s Friend of the Fair award to Donna Hott, for her support with the annual fair.See More Fox Chase Farm was awarded a $100,000.00 matching grant through the Keystone Historic Preservation (KHP) Grant Program to fund preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration activities of the historic Manor House at Fox Chase Farm, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The event helped catapult the agriculture education initiatives at the Fox Chase Farm by providing additional educational space. Understanding the Basics of Milk Pricing Friday, August 25, 2023, Noon – 1 PM The Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s (PDA) Agricultural Business Development Center (ABDC), will present the next webinar in the Understanding Agricultural Law educational series: “Understanding the Basics of Milk Pricing”. The webinar will provide an overview of the Federal Milk Marketing Order system and discuss related legal issues. Learn More Now Hiring! The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex is hiring! On-site interviews will be available during a job fair. Candidates are encouraged to apply online before attending the job fair and should bring reference information along with two forms of ID. WHEN: Tuesday, August 29, 10 AM – 6 PMLearn More‘Adopt a Cow’ Program Brings Agriculture to the Classroom, Registration Closes Sept. 15 Discover Dairy’s “Adopt a Cow” program opened for enrollment for the 2023-24 school year on May 1 and closes on September 15. The free program, which impacted 1.2 million students worldwide last year, is a year-long, interactive learning opportunity that gives students an inside look at a dairy farm in the United States. Students participate in hands-on, educational activities featuring the calves on the farm and the dairy farmers who manage the operation. Individuals who are passionate about the dairy and agriculture industries can spread the word about the free program with families in their community.Learn MoreUSDA Offers Disaster Program Flexibilities for Flood-Impacted Producers in the Northeast The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Risk Management Agency (RMA) have authorized policy flexibilities for key disaster assistance programs and crop insurance to aid Northeast agricultural operations that have been significantly impacted by recent flooding in 2023.Learn More |
PA Permit Violations Issued
PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Tuscarora Township, Bradford County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 8/16/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Tuscarora Township, Bradford 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: 2023-08-16 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Tuscarora Township, Bradford County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 8/16/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Tuscarora Township, Bradford 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: 2023-08-16 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Natalie Jeanne Hardy Poole, 86, of Marble Falls, formerly of Shinglehouse, Pa.
“former Shinglehouse, Pa. resident”
MARBLE FALLS, Texas—Natalie Jeanne Hardy Poole, 86, of Marble Falls, formerly of Shinglehouse, Pa., beloved mother, daughter, Memaw, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2023, in Austin, Texas.
Born on Sunday, April 4 1937 in the state of New York, she was the only child of Stanley E. and Corale M. Cooper Hardy.
Jeanne led a life filled with love, compassion, and creativity. She attended Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse and continued her education by studying Pre-Law and Accounting at the University of South Florida. Her dedication led her to become a paralegal, abstractor, escrow officer, and loan closer before she retired.
MoreBeverly J. Close, 95, of Maple St., Roulette, PA
Beverly J. Close, 95, of Maple St., Roulette, PA passed away Thursday (Aug. 17, 2023) in her home, after a lengthy illness.
Born April 6, 1928, in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Kenneth and Lillian Coons Smith. On Jan. 19, 1959, in Buffalo, NY, she married Herman “Jack” Close, Jr., who died July 20, 2010.
Beverly was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of the Roulette High School, class of 1946.
She was employed as a postal clerk in the Roulette Post Office for 25 years, before her retirement, and then spent 33 winters in Florida.
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