Port Allegany Dispatched For Tree Down
At 1:50 PM on Saturday, Port Allegany Fire Dept. has been dispatched to Lynn Hall Hill for a tree down on Route 6.
RECALL, tree removed by passerby.
At 1:50 PM on Saturday, Port Allegany Fire Dept. has been dispatched to Lynn Hall Hill for a tree down on Route 6.
RECALL, tree removed by passerby.
Stop in any time between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. this coming Tuesday, Nov. 8 for the Early Morning Lunar Eclipse Viewing Program at the Night Sky Public Viewing Area at Cherry Springs State Park at 4639 Cherry Springs Road, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Observe the earth’s shadow as it passes over the moon and take a close-up look at the eclipse through a telescope. An early-morning moon viewing opportunity won’t happen again until March 2025.
This program will also include information about the causes of lunar eclipses and viewing the November night sky.
Hot coffee will be provided. Bring a reusable mug.
Follow the walkway from the public program parking area at Cherry Springs to the seating area. Since seating is limited, attendees may want to bring a chair and/or blanket.
Co-leading the program are Hills Creek State Park Complex Natural Resource Program Specialist Tim Morey and Cherry Springs and Lyman Run Environmental Education Specialist Susan Schenck.
Visitors may want to check the Clear Sky Chart or Astrospheric for 48-hour forecasts of cloud cover and viewing conditions.
Registration is strongly encouraged by visiting https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/cherry_springs_state_park
This program will be cancelled in the event of rain, thunder or snow. All those who register will receive an email by 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7 confirming the status of the Nov. 8 program.
The park asks that visitors to this Night Sky program leave their pets at home.
BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s student theater production next week, “Concord Floral,” is about darkness, not flowers.
The show will take place Nov. 10-13 in the Studio Theater of Bromeley Family Theater in Blaisdell Hall on campus.
“This play is scary and deeply sad and profoundly hopeful,” said Dr. Kevin Ewert, director and professor of theater. “A group of teens walks out onstage and talks to us. About their dreams and nightmares, about their mistakes – one big mistake they all share – and about their choices moving forward.
“What starts out as a terrifying ghost story changes into something else, something very personal and acutely felt, about adolescence, and about the reality of cruelty and the possibility of kindness.”
The production is a suburban thriller in which 10 teenagers flee a plague of their own making. Concord Floral is a one-million-square-foot abandoned greenhouse and a refuge for neighborhood kids, but hidden there is the secret that no one wants to confront.
Ewert said he looked into the play after reading “the best book about theater I’ve read in the last 20 years, ‘Theatre of the Unimpressed,’” by the playwright, Jordan Tannahill.
Ewert said that Tannahill originally devised the play over the course of three years with a group of teen actors.
“‘Concord Floral’ is direct and frank and surprising. One moment, we’re in this kind of very detailed realistic scene, and then suddenly a fox starts talking to us about her viewpoint on the action,” Ewert said. “It somehow manages to feel both startlingly topical and also like some fable of youth. I think it really resonates with our student cast.”
The ensemble cast is Sirus Desnoes, a physical sciences major from Ithaca, N.Y.; Ethan Strother, a computer information systems and technology major from Hughesville; Jay Dudgeon, an early level education major from Valencia; Randy Mong, a radiological science student from Russell; Abby McCullough, a pre-law student from Aliquippa; Taylor Beebe, an early level education major from Westfield; Anna Killingbeck, a forensic science major from Chaffee, N.Y.; Eliver Russo, a biology major from Easton; Ailaina Saltsman, a criminal justice major from Port Allegany; and Talia Magno, a psychology major from New Galilee.
Reanna Carrier, a psychology major from Cuba, N.Y., worked on costumes. Jason Li, a computer information systems and technology major from Chengdu, China, and Garner McMaster, a business management major from Brookville, were the stagecraft team.
“Concord Floral” will play at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, 11 and 12 and 2 p.m. Nov. 13. Tickets are $6 for the public and $2 for students. For tickets, call 814-362-5113, visit www.upb.pitt.edu/TheArts or visit the Bromeley Family Theater Box Office in Blaisdell Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This production has adult content and language and is not recommended for young children.
Twelve Colleges battled for four bids this weekend at Dynamic Discs’ Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Regional powered by Revasri Rangefinder. The Title Sponsors donated one hundred Dynamic Discs for player packs and Revasri Rangefinders for the teams participating in the event.
On Saturday’s opening Round One, Rochester Institute of Technology jumped out to an early two stroke lead over Ohio State, led by Seniors Evan Cole (-8), Andrew Dorrell (-5), and Eric Ford (-1). Evan’s eight under par was the hot single score besting OSU’s Levi Knapp by two.
During Round Two Team Alternate Doubles format, Ohio State flipped the script shooting an incredible fourteen under par to take a two stroke lead over RIT heading into Sunday’s Final Team Round. Penn State, Houghton, Kentucky and Toledo all trailed closely behind battling for a limited number of qualifying bids to the National Championship.
Cheers were heard throughout Shawmut Depot all weekend as spotters, fans and players witnessed two hole-in-one aces by RIT’s Andrew Dorrell and EMU’s Caleb Oesch, and an albatross two on the Hole 4’s gauntlet Par 5 by Toledo’s Bobby Belair.
On Sunday’s Final 9 Individual Playoff, it was a battle of three between Evan Cole, Levi Knapp and Houghton Freshman Carter Sisson, who made up a five stroke deficit in nine holes on the Chase Card. On Shawmut Depot’s finale 857 foot Par 5, Evan Cole executed three placement shots to leave a 15-foot birdie putt and 1st Place.
Toledo University’s hot round of fourteen under overtook Houghton and Kentucky on Sunday to secure fourth place. After a tri-state battle at the top, Ohio State pulled away in the final holes to secured their second Regional victory with a three day total of 171 (twenty-four under par). Penn State’s Grady Iliff, Jake Fenimore, Bryant Stangel and Declan Flanagan finished Second with a total of 174, and earned a D1 bid to the National Championship. Rochester Institute of Technology’s Evan Cole, Andrew Dorrell, Eric Ford and Erik Muschinske also earned a D1 bid with a third place finish.
The final round lead cards were filmed and post-round video will be released on YouTube by Ace Run Productions out of Atlanta, Georgia. “I want to thank all of the event sponsors, volunteers, and Shawmut Depot Disc Golf Course for supporting College Disc Golf. This event exceeded everyone’s expectations, and we will no doubt see continued growth in this Region.”
The raffle on Sunday raised over a thousand dollars for disc golf equipment at Smethport and Johnsonburg elementary schools.
At 12:45 PM on Saturday, Coudersport Fire & EMS have been dispatched to a natural gas leak Rt. 49 & Prosser Hollow Roads intersection.
At 12:36 PM on Saturday, Hilltop, Rew & Bradford Twp. Fire Depts. have been dispatched to a large wildfire at 27 Spring Street in Gifford.
RECALLED
UPMC Primary Care
Nicholas Gorski, D.O.
Preparing for the hunt
It is important to be physically prepared to handle the strenuous activity of hunting because chances are, you’ll be in a remote location and may not have cell phone service. Make sure your body can handle vigorous physical activity. Unfit hunters put themselves at greater risk for falls, injuries or even heart attacks.
Under a physician’s guidance, increasing aerobic fitness can help reduce the aforementioned risk. Start out slowly, build your stamina up and remember it’s never too early to begin your preparation.
Staying healthy in the field
Our actions during the hunt are just as important as our preparation to stay safe and healthy. These tips can ensure that you have a safe and successful hunt:
Health benefits of hunting
Though hunting can be a relaxing activity to help clear the mind and get some fresh air, it also requires a lot of physical activity. Whether you hunt using firearms, bows and arrows or traps, you likely are moving more intensely than normal. Hunters may walk long distances in uneven terrain to scout the woods looking for the game of their choice.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that each week, adults should engage in 150 minutes of “moderate-intensity aerobic activity,” such as brisk walking or 75 minutes of “vigorous-intensity aerobic activity” like running. This easily can be achieved through hunting.
Hunting fits into the category of “moderate-intensity aerobic” activity. Hunters are physically on the move, for sometimes days at a time. Hunting requires preparation before and after the season ends. Hunting requires stamina, strength and balance to maneuver through the varied terrain, open traps, and stay silent and still in a tree stand. These hunting tasks require walking, bending, stretching, balancing, pulling and hauling, which are aerobic and anaerobic forms of exercise and can be good for your health if done responsibly.
Nicholas Gorski, D.O. is with UPMC Primary Care and sees patients at UPMC Primary Care Lewisburg, 260 Reitz Blvd., Lewisburg. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Gorski, call 570-567-5450. For more information, visit UPMC.com/PrimaryCareNCPA.
Intimacy
By
B.J. Knefley
I’m an early riser, sometimes as early as 4am. My routine is simple, turn on the coffee and then the light over the stove. Once that is completed, Molly (my dog) and I go outside so she can do her business. Once completed, I make my coffee and sit down in the recliner next to the window. Molly will snuggle up beside me with her head on my lap, (quite a feat for a 55lb dog). Once settled we sit in the darkness and silence. I might check out the news and weather and will often look at a short devotional. This morning the subject was intimacy.
I think God wants intimacy from us as do our spouses and others, but how well do we enter in? Is it easy to be intimate with others? With God? I’m not referring to physical intimacy, but rather that area of our lives that’s buried deep within our very being. It’s that area that we keep hidden, that we tend to protect. Intimacy of this nature requires vulnerability and that scares most people. We often want it from others, but reluctant to provide it to others. Why is that?
Intimacy requires trust, whether it be from God or another person. Trust is first earned. We give a little to see how it’s going to be handled then we may give a little more. Each time we give a little of ourselves we wait to see how the other will handle it. If they do well, we take the next step. If they don’t, we pull back. Some have been so wounded that trust and intimacy is virtually impossible. Perhaps that’s you.
At different times God asks us to put him to the test, to see if he’s trustworthy. To do so we need to get quiet, to listen, which isn’t easy for many. But like a person, sometimes we just need to sit with them as part of developing intimacy. Sitting, listening, watching, and just observing their nature. You can learn a lot from just listening, but we must quiet ourselves in the process. Think about it.
Halloween is over and what do you do with that jack-o-lantern? Cameron County Recreation Center, Smoker Logging and the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce teaming up to bring a new event to downtown Emporium.
Pumpkins will be smashed Saturday November 5 in downtown Emporium. Children attending will be able to ride in a retro fitted truck that will run over the pumpkins. Pumpkins can be dropped off in the former Dolan Hotel lot all week. Free smores and drinks will be provided during the event which runs from 2pm-5pm. The smashed pumpkins will then be composted or given to goats at the Little Red Barn Farm.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (November 1) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) reminds boaters, anglers, and hunters that beginning today, the annual cold weather life jacket requirement is in effect.
From November 1 through April 30, boaters are required to wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket while underway or at anchor on boats less than 16 feet in length or on any kayak, canoe, or paddleboard. The requirement applies to all Pennsylvania waters.
“The fall and winter seasons are filled with outdoor opportunities that can be enjoyed on the water, including fishing, waterfowl hunting, and scenic foliage tours,” said Ryan Walt, PFBC Boating and Watercraft Safety Manager. “Whatever activity you are involved in, boaters should be aware that water temperatures begin to drop rapidly at this time of year, and even on sunny days when air temperatures are comfortable and warm, the water is already cold enough to cause cold water shock, hypothermia, and put your life at risk. A life jacket can keep your head above water until help arrives.”
Sudden cold-water immersion, or cold-water shock, occurs when a person is unexpectedly plunged into cold water resulting in an involuntary gasp where water is often inhaled. This uncontrollable reaction causes panic, hyperventilation, inhalation of water, and inhibits the ability of a person to swim.
According to Pennsylvania boating accident reports, nearly 80% of all boating fatalities occurred because boaters were not wearing life jackets. Prior to this life jacket wear requirement being enacted in 2012, a disproportionate number of deaths happened between November and April. Since then, the Commission has seen a significant drop in the percentage of boating incidents that result in fatalities during the cold weather months.
The PFBC also recommends that anglers participating in ice fishing this winter always wear a life jacket to provide lifesaving protection in the event of a fall through the ice.
Individuals who plan to boat or participate in ice fishing during the cold weather months should follow these Cold Water Survival Safety Tips:
To learn more, visit the Water Safety and Wear It Pennsylvania pages on the PFBC website.
The Wear It Pennsylvania campaign and logo are a partnership between the PFBC and the National Safe Boating Council.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of lane restrictions on Interstate 180 in both directions in the City of Williamsport, and Loyalsock, Fairfield, Muncy Creek, and Muncy Townships, Lycoming County, for a light repair project.
On Monday, November 7 through Friday November 18, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will begin light repairs at the Route 15 interchange in the City of Williamsport. Work will continue east along Interstate 180 to mile marker 13 (Muncy / Route 405 interchange) in Muncy Creek Township. Motorists can expect lane restrictions where work is being performed. Work will be performed between the hours of 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM, weather permitting.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, watch for lane changes, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution through the work zone.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of lane restrictions today on Interstate 180 eastbound between the mile post 26 (Faxon exit) and mile post 21 (Fairfield exit) in Loyalsock and Fairfield Townships, Lycoming County, for a diesel fuel clean up.
Motorists can expect alternating lane restrictions where work is being performed. Work will be performed during daylight hours.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, watch for lane changes, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution through the work zone.
Patricia “Pat” Raymondo, 79, of 2 Greeves St. in Kane, PA passed away Thursday evening (Nov 3) at the Lutheran Home at Kane.
She was born on April 22, 1943 in Liverpool, England, the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Isabella Carrigg. On Nov. 29, 1969, in Liverpool, England, she married Anthony Raymondo, who survives.
Pat had worked as a phlebotomist at the Kane Community Hospital for over 30 years. She was also a member of St. Callistus Catholic Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Anne (Hilding) Anderson of Kane and Jennifer Kinslow of Pittsburgh; one son, Steve (Brooke) Raymondo of Kane; eight grandchildren; one brother, Dennis (Doris) Carrigg of Liverlpool, England and one sister Joan Jarvie of Warwick, RI.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Rose Hancox.
Friends are invited to attend a visitation which will take place on Wednesday (November 9) at the Gather Space at St. Callistus from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.. A memorial Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m., with the Rev. William O’Brien, as celebrant. Entombment will be in the St. Callistus mausoleum.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Neva, D. Pence, 82, of Highland Rd. in Kane, PA passed away Thursday (Nov 3)after a lengthily illness and was at the Snyder Memorial Health Care in Marienville.
She was born on Dec. 20, 1939 in Mayburg, PA, the daughter of the late Merle and Katherine (McClelland) Dashner. On July 1, 1957, in Winchester, VA, she married James Pence, who survives. They were married for 65 years.
Mrs. Pence had worked at Stackpole for many years. She then became a stay at home wife and the master woodfinisher for J&N Cabinets. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the American Legion in Endeavor and she attended the East Kane United Methodist Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons James (Lisa) Pence of James City, Alan (Sheryl) Pence of Lamont, four grandchildren, Marla, Heather, Steven and Emily; nine great-grandchildren, Vincent, Riley, Kennadi, Ellie, Peyton, Hailie, Mira, Ilah, and Mavrik; three brothers, Milton (Denise) Dashner of East Hickory, Robert (Marilyn) Dashner of Murraysville and Glenn (Dee) Dashner of Loveland, CO; and one sister Lori Carter of FL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Vicky Pence Morgan and one brother, Donald Dashner.
Neva was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to travel, having visited all 50 states. Arizona was her most favorite and they spent many winters there as snowbirds. She was an excellent cook and her husband says she made the best dumplings. Neva was also known for her orange whipped jello with mandarin oranges. She never missed her favorite programs The Price is Right, Judge Judy, Wheel of Fortune, and Jeopardy were just a few. Neva also enjoyed cross-stitch, tabloid magazines, search a word puzzles, and junk books. She was old school and loved to buy from the many mail order catalogues she received.
Friends are invited to attend a visitation which will take place on Tuesday (Nov 8) at the Cummings Funeral Home, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A funeral service will immediately follow, with the Rev. Calvin Cook, officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.
Memorial donation may be made to the East Kane United Methodist Church, 6703 Rte 321, Kane, PA 16735.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
Lola Della Moore, age 71, of Williamsport, PA died on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at UPMC Williamsport.
She was born on July 30, 1951, in Blossburg, PA a daughter of Charles Clarence and Eva Luella (Tompkins) Douglas.
Lola had worked as a home health care provider.
Lola is survived by a son, Benjamin B. Moore of Galeton, PA; a daughter, Robin Moore of Jamestown, NY; her siblings, Linda (Richard) Ingerick of Wellsboro, PA, Lewis (Phyllis) Douglas of Middlebury, PA, Carol (Donald) Benelli of Wellsboro, PA, Irene (William) Appel of Middlebury, PA; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Lola was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin F. Moore, parents and two brothers Frederick Earl Douglas and Thomas Clarence Douglas.
A private a family graveside service will be held at Whitneyville Cemetery with pastor Harry Colegrove officiating.
Services are under the direction of the Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 673 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com
PA Permit Violation Issued to RIYAN FARM & GAS LLC in Allegheny Twp, Cambria County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/27/2022 to RIYAN FARM & GAS LLC in Allegheny Twp, Cambria county. 78.104 – INACTIVE STATUS – TERM OF INACTIVE STATUS – After 5 year inactive status term, owner or operator failed to return well to active status, obtain a one year inactive status extension, apply for renewal of inactive status or plug the well. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-10-27 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to RIYAN FARM & GAS LLC in Allegheny Twp, Cambria County |
Description: Administrative violation issued on 10/27/2022 to RIYAN FARM & GAS LLC in Allegheny Twp, Cambria county. OGA3211(H) – WELL PERMITS – LABELING – Failure to install, in a permanent manner, the permit number on a completed well. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-10-27 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to RIYAN FARM & GAS LLC in Allegheny Twp, Cambria County |
Description: Administrative violation issued on 10/27/2022 to RIYAN FARM & GAS LLC in Allegheny Twp, Cambria county. 78.88(A)_ – OPERATING WELLS – MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF OPERATING WELLS – Operator failed to record inspection results and retain records for at least 5 years for review by the Department. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-10-27 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to RIYAN FARM & GAS LLC in Allegheny Twp, Cambria County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/27/2022 to RIYAN FARM & GAS LLC in Allegheny Twp, Cambria county. 78.88(b)1-4 – OPERATING WELLS – MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF OPERATING WELLS – Operator failed to meet minimum requirements for inspections to determine compliance with the well construction and operating requirements. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-10-27 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to RIYAN FARM & GAS LLC in Allegheny Twp, Cambria County |
Description: Administrative violation issued on 10/27/2022 to RIYAN FARM & GAS LLC in Allegheny Twp, Cambria county. 78.121(A) – WELL REPORTING – PRODUCTION REPORTING – Conventional operator failed to submit annual conventional production and status report for permitted or registered well. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-10-27 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to RIYAN FARM & GAS LLC in Allegheny Twp, Cambria County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/27/2022 to RIYAN FARM & GAS LLC in Allegheny Twp, Cambria county. OGA3220(A) – PLUGGING REQUIREMENTS – Failure to plug the well upon abandoning it. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-10-27 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
The Criminal Investigation Unit arrested 39 year old Brandon L. Gould of 633 1/2 Garden Ave. Olean today after a complaint was received by us regarding a Juvenile.
Gould was charged with Criminal Sexual act (B Felony) and arraigned in Olean City Court. Bail was placed on Gould and he will be transferred to the Cattaraugus County Jail to await further court proceedings.
Beverly D. Holmes, 87, of Riley Road Apartments, Bradford, PA passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Bradford Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her friends.
Born February 11, 1935, in New York, she was a daughter of the late John and Pearl (Waters) Sebring.
Bev was formerly employed as a private nanny for families in the communities she had formerly lived.
She was a member of St. Francis Church, and the 50 Plus Group at church.
Surviving are two nieces, Sheryl Hayes, and Caryl Wodicka, both of Hilliard OH, one brother, Thomas Sebring, of Lompac CA, several grand and great-grand nieces and nephews, and several close friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, Keith Magee and John Holmes, and one sister Ardell Hayes who died.
Friends may call on Monday November 7, 2022, from 11:00 am to Noon at St. Francis of Assisi Church, at 11 am a Mass of Christian Burial will be held with Fr. Jim Gutting, as celebrant. Burial will be in Weiler Cemetery in Warren.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
On 11/4/22 at approximately 0730 hours an officer responded to Sheetz and Burger King for an individual who appeared to be under the influence, and was throwing himself at vehicles, laying in the grass, and in the parking lot, and causing a lot of noise and disturbances in both businesses.
Upon arrival the male was in the Burger King bathroom and once out of the bathroom the male was placed in custody and identified as Evan Shramek of Limestone, NY.
Shramek admitted to having a needle on him to inject heroin and admitted to being under the influence of heroin.
Shramek was arraigned before District Judge Luther and remanded to McKean County jail on $25,000 bail.
On 11/04/22 at approximately 1427 hours an officer responded to Walmart for a retail theft for a female who under-rang merchandise and attempted to leave the store.
Upon arrival the female was identified as Stormie K. Cornelius.
Items stolen totaled $114.26.
Cornelius was cited and released.
At 4:05 PM on Friday, Coudersport Ambulance has been dispatched to Sweden Valley Manor for chest pain.