| PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Union Twp Township |
| Description: Gas permit issued on 4/4/2023 to PA GEN ENERGY CO LLC for site SUSQ Cumming Pad E 2814 in Union Twp township, Tioga county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-04-04 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, permit, drilling, Gas |
At 7:56 PM on Sunday, Liberty & Blossburg have been dispatched to Liberty Exxon for a natural gas leak inside the building.
At 7:42 PM on Sunday, Allegany Fire Rescue & EMS have been dispatched to a vehicle rollover crash at 4219 South 9 Mile Road. 2 adults and a child are reported out of the vehicle.
On April 9 at 3:33 pm. Shinglehouse fire and ambulance was dispatched to Rt.44 near the Dug Rd. for a two vehicle crash with four patients with possible minor injuries all self extricated. Update Portville and Bolivar Ambulances have been dispatched
On April 9 at 3:14 Pm. Otto Twp. Fire Dept. was dispatched to 304 School St. for a wild fire in Rixford
Leo J. Lenze, 86, of Payne Stewart Drive, Titusville, FL and formerly of Robson Street, St. Marys, passed away Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home.
The United Way of the Bradford Area is hosting its Red Feather and Report to the Community Event on May 25th, 2022 at 6:00 pm at the Bradford Club with music by Jim Ronan.
The Red Feather recognition is to honor a volunteer in our community who is truly passionate about the United Way and the work we do year after year. We also take time to award an organization or agency that shares our mission within their own community involvement with the Excellence in Representation as well as a Small Business Award to a local business that exemplifies the meaning of volunteerism and community within their professional endeavors.
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) today announced that the 2023 creel limit for Lake Erie Yellow Perch will remain at 30 per day and the creel limit for Walleye will stay at six per day.
The PFBC Lake Erie Research Unit evaluates the populations of Yellow Perch and Walleye in Lake Erie annually. If populations reach critically low levels, processes are in place to reduce harvest and rebuild the numbers of Yellow Perch and Walleye in the Lake. All jurisdictions on Lake Erie adhere to this system.
“The 2022 assessment showed that both Yellow Perch and Walleye populations in the Pennsylvania waters of Lake Erie remain at levels that do not necessitate regulation changes,” said Dave Nihart, the PFBC’s Fisheries Management Division Chief. “Based on this data, the 2023 creel limits are being maintained at the standard limits.”
Johnsonburg, Pa.: Has your dog got the winter blues from lack of exercise? Do you need a good day to just stretch the dog’s legs? Then mark Sunday, May 7, on your calendar as the Rolfe Beagle Club will be opening their club grounds to the public for their famous Bird Dog Challenge from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. “This is a day where dog folks get together, tell lies about our dogs, chase some birds, and just enjoy the camaraderie,” said Tommy Launer.
Members of the Upland Bird Hunt Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society will be managing the Bird Dog Challenge. Only 16 dogs and owners will be accepted at the club grounds at 1016 Long Level Road, Johnsonburg, Pa., in Elk County, in order to manage time and quality of the event. Lunch will be available.
All dog handlers wanting to register their dog(s) should contact Mary Hosmer at 1016 Long Level Road, Johnsonburg, Pa., or at email wlhab9@gmail.com.
Betty Jane Gerow Hazlett, 91, of Elkland PA has passed away at her home on April 7, 2023.
She is survived by her children: Sylvia (Henry) Wood and Paula Jefferson. Additional survivors include her grandchildren: Brennan Wood (Milissa) and Tori Geer (Robert). Two great-grandchildren; Levi and Zoe, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and her beloved cat, Layla survive her.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, L. Mack Gerow and Ada B. Gerow Baumgarten.
The fifth of five children, she was preceded in death by her siblings: Kathryn (Loveland), Richard, Leon, and Eleanor (Croft). She was also preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Hazlett in October 2017.
Betty was born on the family farm (Merrick Rd) Knoxville, PA on November 20, 1931. She was a gifted player of keyboard instruments. While playing with a local dance band, she met Bob Hazlett; in 1953, they married. Sylvia and Paula were born in 1954 and 1961, respectively.
Betty enjoyed a 30-year career at Corning Glass Works where she worked in accounting. She enjoyed traveling, card games, board games, puzzles, dominoes, and outdoor sports. A trip to Sweden in 1974 was a family travel highlight.
After retirement, Betty and Bob enjoyed time in Florida, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. They loved planning big road trips and keeping journals of their travel adventures. She was a member of the Knoxville Baptist Church and a part of the Senior Citizens Group in Elkland. Betty maintained relationships with many friends and relatives. Her school classmates were life-long friends. Neighbors from Knoxville, Merrick Road, and Elkland became family.
Family and friends are called to Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland, PA on Tuesday, April 11 from 12:00 – 2:00 pm. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 2:00 pm with Pastor Ed Rodarmel officiating. She will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery following the service.
Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society by clicking here or to the Knoxville Yoked Church, 110 Alba St, Knoxville, PA. Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
Tara A. Simmons, age 49, of Sabinsville, PA passed away on April 6, 2023 at the Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA.
Born on December 6, 1973 in Wellsboro, PA she was a daughter to Chip Hauber and Carol Kenderdine (Simmons).
Tara enjoyed any and all crafts, riding her side-by-side, and spending time with her family, son; Devin Hallett and 3 dogs; Remington, Shiba and Foxie.
She was a member of the Potter County ATV club and a social member of the Knoxville VFW.
She spent several loving years with her significant other, Alan Abbott until her passing.
Tara is survived by her mother, Carol Kenderdine of Knoxville, PA; son, Devin Hallett of Sabinsville, PA; significant other, Alan Abbott of Sabinsville; sister, Karrie Kenderdine of Knoxville, PA; 2 brothers, Jason and Bob Hauber; and nephew, Kollin Gardner of Knoxville, PA.
She was preceded in death by her father, Chip Hauber; grandparents, Raymond and Clara Simmons; and uncle, Roger Simmons.
No services are to be held at this time.
Memorial donations can be made to the Second Chance Animal Sanctuary by clicking here or to Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland PA. Arrangements by Kenyon Funeral Home, www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
Lois C. VanWhy “memorial service slated”
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation for Lois C. VanWhy, 90, a longtime resident of Austin, from 4pm to 6pm on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the Austin United Methodist Church, Turner Street, Austin, where a memorial service will follow at 6pm with Pastor Todd Lamer, officiating.
Lois’ family has entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
Wayne E. Pearson, 95, of Smethport, PA, passed away on April 7, 2023. Born January 17, 1928 in Royersford, Pa., he was the son of John Wanner Pearson and Wilhelmina Ettinger Pearson. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Lee Smith Hamilton Pearson.
A 1946 graduate of Royersford High School, Wayne graduated from Ursinus College in 1950 with a BS in chemistry and from the University of Delaware in 1951 with an M.S. degree in physical chemistry. Following his graduation, Wayne joined E.I. DuPont du Nemours in Wilmington, De., eventually rising to Director of Marketing for DuPont’s worldwide polyethylene polymer business.
For 10 years following his retirement from DuPont, Wayne served as Executive Director of the Plastics Recycling Foundation. He became a worldwide spokesperson for the Foundation and published several chapters in books on plastics recycling and solid waste management.
Wayne and his wife Mary Lee eventually retired in Smethport on the Smith family homestead. He was active in church and community organizations and events including: Board Member, Plastics Recycling Division, Society of Plastics Engineers; President of the Unitarian Church, Wilmington; Chair of Smethport’s Sesquicentennial Committee; Chair, Smethport Heritage Committee; Board Member, Allegheny National Forest Vacation Bureau; President, Amherst Dance Club, Buffalo, NY; President, Ball and Chain Dance Club, Bradford; and President of the Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce. Wayne has written letters to editor in the Bradford Era and the Olean Times Herald.
In addition to his wife, Mary Lee, he is survived by his two sons, Steven W. Pearson, M.D., (Susan) and Eric A. Pearson, both of Santa Barbara, Ca., and daughter Carol P. Schadelbauer (Richard) of Arlington, Va.; two stepsons, David Hamilton of Severna Park, Md., and John Hamilton (Lois), of Portsmouth, RI.; grandchildren Brian Pearson (Caitlin), Lyndsay Pearson Beall (Ryan), Kara Pearson, Christine Pearson, Alec Schadelbauer and Evan Schadelbauer; step grandchildren Julianne Hamilton (Michael), Southworth Hamilton, Alyssa Hamilton and Elizabeth Hamilton; and great grandchildren Avery and Charlotte Beall.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife Joyce Ziegler Pearson, M.D., and his brothers John Wanner Pearson and James Willard Pearson.
A memorial is planned at a later date and will be announced.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the organization of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Hannah Jo Johnson, 36, of Ridgway, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Penn Highlands DuBois.
She was born on January 9, 1987, in Ridgway, the daughter of Phillip Clover and Renee Johnson.
Hannah was a graduate of Ridgway High School Class of 2005 and was working on her Masters Degree in Psychology. She was always quick witted and made everyone laugh. Hannah had a contagious smile that would brighten any room. Hannah was always looking to go for a ride and try new adventures. Hannah had a very large family who loved her unconditionally and will continue to share the amazing memories we have of her.
In addition to her mother, Renee and her boyfriend Jerry Rosenhoover of Ridgway, she is survived by a daughter, Callie Jo Shreffler of Ridgway, a sister, Ann Horner and her husband Anthony of Ridgway, maternal grandmother, Mary Gardner of Ridgway, maternal grandfather, Melvin Johnson and his wife Millie of Ridgway, a niece, Guilianna, 2 nephews; Hayden and Brody, 3 life long friends, Sarah Sullivan, Nikki Sullivan, and Ashley Burrs. She is also survived by 5 aunts and uncles; Marybeth Dill and her husband Rick, and Karen Clover, Denise Hershberger and her husband Brian, by her boyfriend, Mike Milford, a close cousin, Bret Dill and his girlfriend Lindsey Benevich, and numerous other cousins.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Florence Clover, and a cousin, Louie Dill.
Funeral Services for Hannah Jo Johnson will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Church of Christ, 225 Ash Street, Ridgway, PA 15853, with Rev. Ron Burkett officiating.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Krise Funeral Home from 5:00PM until 8:00PM.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Alan D. Eicher, 80, of Queensbury, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2023 at his home.
Born October 13, 1942 in Coudersport, PA, the son of the late James and Marian (Anderson) Eicher.
He was a 1960 graduate of Port Allegany High School in Pennsylvania and then went on to graduate from Pennsylvania State University in 1964.
In 1964, Alan started his accounting career as a CPA at Peat, Marwick & Mitchell, CPA. He was with them for four years before going to Sandy Hill Corporation for two years. In 1970, he became a Founding Partner with Robert Snow, starting the accounting firm Snow & Eicher CPA’s in Glens Falls (now SEFCO, CPAs).
On July 6, 1968, he married Janice Carpenter. They have enjoyed 54 years of loving marriage and raised three wonderful children.
Alan was a past member of American Institute of CPAs, past member of NY State Society of CPA’s and a past member of the Queensbury Lions Club. When he was not working, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling but his greatest enjoyment was the time spent with his family.
In addition to his parents, his brother, Richard Eicher, predeceased him.
Survivors include his loving wife, Janice, of Queensbury; his children: Robin (J. Blaine) Blackburn, of Tomball, TX, Todd (Michele) Eicher, of Queensbury and Jared Eicher, of Scotia; his granddaughter, Allyson Eicher; grandsons: Caleb Blackburn and Grayson Blackburn; and his sister, Karen (Clyde) Bowers of Port Allegany, PA, also survive him.
Family and friends may call from 4–6 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2023 at the Singleton Sullivan Potter Funeral Home, 407 Bay Road, Queensbury.
Funeral services and burial will be held privately at Pine View Cemetery, Quaker Road, Queensbury.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Darci Gaiotti-Grubbs and staff and High Peaks Hospice for all the care and compassion given to Alan and his family at this difficult time.
Donations in Alan’s memory may be made to the CR Wood Cancer Center, 102 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801 or to the High Peaks Hospice (https://highpeakshospice.org/donate/).
Those who wish may make online condolences by visiting our website at sbfuneralhome.com.
Connie Rose, age 60, passed away on Friday (March 31, 2023) at Strong Memorial Hospital.
She was born in North Hornell on October 6, 1962 the daughter of Edwin J. Mighells Jr. and Mary Lou Hanchett Mighells. In 1993, she married Dwayne Rose, and for many years she had a beauty shop on Main Street in Almond. Anybody that knew Connie might also remember she was the life of the party and had a huge heart. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
She was predeceased by her parents.
Survived by her husband Dwayne of Angelica, her daughter Niomi Mighells of Angelica, her granddaughter Breeze, her sister Mary (Tiger) Feldbauer of Ulysses, PA, her 2 brothers Ed (Velvet) Mighells of Angelica, Jim (Paula) Mighells of Angelica, and several nieces and nephews.
A jovial celebration of life and happiness will be held at the American House & Hotel in Angelica on April 16, 2023 at 2:00pm.
Funeral arrangements are with the Brown & Powers Funeral Home in Angelica.
To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook @brownpowersfh, the family is being assisted by director Chester A. Gosper IV.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Wendy K. Williams Gallagher of Westfield, Pennsylvania, born in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, who passed away on April 7, 2023, at the age of 57, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by : her father Terry James Williams; and her mother-in-law MaryBeth Gallagher.
She is survived by : her husband Frank T. Gallagher; her mother Ruth Ann Williams (Yilek) of Westfield, PA; her sister Michele Shimmin (Robert) of Hermitage, PA; her nieces and nephews, Jordan Shimmin of Pittsburgh, PA, Kaylin Shimmin of Sharon, PA, Justin Gallagher of Pottstown, PA, Chase Gallagher of Chester Springs, PA, Alex Ciaravino of Vorhees, NJ and Sophia Ciaravino, MD of Venice, FL.; her father-in-law Gene Gallagher of Sugarloaf, PA; and her siblings-in-law, John Gallagher, Gene Gallagher (Nadia) of Vorhees, NJ and Molly Panzarella (Joseph) of Milton, DE..
Viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 11th 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Wednesday, April 12th 2023 from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, April 12th 2023 at 10:00 AM at the St. Isidore Catholic Church (2545 W Pumping Station Rd, Quakertown, PA 18951).
For those desiring, contributions may be made in her memory to the Indian Valley Education Foundation at http://www.indianvalleyef.org, or to Grand View Health Foundation at http://www.gvh.org.
On April 8 at 8:44 Pm. Lafayette Fire Dept. was dispatched for a vehicle fire on Scott Rd. with exposures. Chief on scene reports the fire is out
On April 8 at 8:34 Pm. Weston Mills Rescue unit and Portville Fire and ambulance were dispatched for a male pinned under an atv in the water off Gleason Hollow Rd. In Portville.
David C. Jandrew, 50, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 from injuries sustained in an ATV accident.
I am sorry to be late with the February report. I have been the NWS observer since 1968 and this is the first year I have fallen down on the job. On February 17 I ended up in the hospital for a few days then in rehab for several more days a total of 49 days total. Rick Jones helped with some measuring in my absence.
February was warmer than normal as was January. It took winter longer to get in full swing this year, however March helped to get back to normal weather for the season. In February most mornings we were in the low to mid teens. However it was minus 5 degrees on the 4th. Afternoons it warmed to the mid and upper 30’s. The average high for February is 32 degrees and the average low is 14 degrees.
We received 2.02″ rainfall and melted snow. The total snowfall was 6″ Last year we received 4.72″ of rain and melted snow and 4.9″ of snow. The average rainfall total is 2.31″
Henry W. Lush, NWS Observer
At 5:54 PM on Saturday, Austin Ambulance has been called to Gardeau Road for difficulty breathing.
The nonprofit PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship (PA Wilds Center) will reopen its PA Wilds Conservation Shop mobile unit at Leonard Harrison State Park in mid-April, but does not have any current plans to open a second store in Tioga County.
The PA Wilds Conservation Shop at Leonard Harrison State Park focuses on selling regionally-made and value-added products, including those made in Tioga County, and it will reopen for the season on Monday, April 10. Shop hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Monday.
The Leonard Harrison Conservation Shop is the Center’s second in the PA Wilds region, with the flagship store opening at Kinzua Bridge State Park in 2016.
The PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) project to renovate and upgrade the park’s visitor center and parking areas will also include relocation of the Conservation Shop inside the center. This $3.4M project is slated to start this summer. If construction alters shop hours or location this season, public announcements will be made.
Dr. Thomas Pauley poses at the T.K. Pauley Amphibian Loop, a trail at Kanawha State Forest near Charleston, W.Va., named in his honor.
BRADFORD, Pa. – Former University of Pittsburgh at Bradford faculty member and renowned Appalachian herpetologist Dr. Thomas Pauley will speak April 13 about his more than 50 years of studying amphibians and reptiles of West Virginia.
Pauley’s talk, titled “Salamanders and Snakes: Stories from the Central Appalachians,” will take place at 7 p.m. in the Bromeley Family Theater of Blaisdell Hall on campus. It is free and open to the public.
Josephine C. LENTOLA, 98, of Andover, NY, died Friday, April 7, 2023 in Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Wellsville.
Born September 16, 1924, in Indiana, PA, she was the daughter of Anthony and Mary Zellonis Kosis. She was married to Richard R. Lentola, who predeceased her on June 23, 2016.
She and her husband previously resided in Mt. Pocono, PA and Buffalo, NY. She was employed in many service-oriented jobs. Josephine loved spending time with her family.
Surviving are: sons, Anthony (Sun Lee) Lentola of Salado, TX and James (Lori Russell) Lentola of Moira, NY; five grandchildren, Richard (Alice) Lentola, Michelle (Jerry) Ishman, Christopher Lentola, Harley (Shannon) Lentola, and Chetreva (Neil Hall) Lentola; five great-grandchildren, Joselyn Lentola, Ozzy Lentola, Christy Rae Lentola, Isabella Lentola, and Preston Lentola; three great-great-grandchildren, Haizen, Krinlin, and Mason; nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband of 62 years, she was predeceased by seven siblings, Madeleine, Ann, Jean, Connie, Bud, John, and Tim.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Monday, April 10, 2023 at Immaculate Conception Church, Wellsville. Rev. James Hartwell will be the Celebrant. Burial will be in Bath National Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. Arrangements are under the direction of OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Smethport, Pa.: The Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) has scheduled its singing ground surveys for woodcock for Tuesday evening, April 18. Members of the RGS Upland Bird Hunt (UBH) Chapter will be conducting the surveys, but other members of the public are invited to learn about the woodcock ‘sky dance’, one of nature’s truly unique courtship displays. Please register with John Dzemyan at jdzemyan@gmail.com if you plan to attend so information is available for everybody.
UBH Chapter members will meet between 6 and 6:30 pm at the Clermont Park in Clermont, McKean County. All members will be bringing a snack of some type to share – e.g., sausage, cheese, chips, dips. Once everybody has become familiar with other attendees, had a bite to eat, and have their woodcock survey information, the volunteers will head to their survey spots between 7-7:30 p.m. Most surveys will start after 8:00 p.m. and last 30-40 minutes as the sun sets.
The six survey routes out of Clermont were established by the US Geological Service decades ago, and have been monitored on an annual basis by volunteers within the RGS or the American Woodcock Society.
Come on out and learn what this fun volunteer activity is all about and how it benefits woodcock.
At 1:49 AM on Saturday, Coudersport Ambulance has been called to Ridge Runner Lane for difficulty breathing.
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Permits for the ATV Regional Trail Connector Pilot in the northcentral region of the state are now available for purchase.
The pilot riding area will open for use on Friday, May 26, 2023, and will remain open until, Sunday, September 24, 2023.
“DCNR continues to assess the ATV riding community’s desires to be able to travel long distances legally and without interruption through this pilot project,” DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn said. “We take seriously our role in connecting ATV trails and we will use this pilot program to determine whether sections of state forest roads may serve as permanent strategic connectors for regional ATV trails on a limited, case-by-case basis.”
Through collaborations with public and private partners, the pilot aims to offer long-distance riding opportunities and contribute to local economies, while maintaining the many uses and values of the state forest system. Read more…
