Potter County Human Resources Is Recruiting For The Senior Centers
NEWS
Driver Survives Horrific Crash With Fire On River Road in Lindley, NY
Lawrenceville Fire Department
Satueday night, the LFD was dispatched to a MVA/vehicle fire with potential entrapment on River Road in Lindley, NY.
Engine 8-2 with 3, Tanker 8-5 with 2, and Squad 8-18 with 4 responded. Upon arrival LFD crews deployed a handline off 8-2 and worked to extinguish the fire with Lindley Presho Volunteer Fire Department. After the fire was brought under control the LFD continued to monitor Hotspots, monitor a set of oxygen/acetylene tanks mounted in the bed of the truck, and worked to get the vehicle ready to be towed away.
LFD members returned in quarters around 2:30 am.
Ed. Note: Family reports driver is ok.
Suicide prevention training aimed at saving lives
KERSEY, Pa. — Penn State Extension educators will lead a training, “Question, Persuade and Refer,” developed by the QPR Institute. Participants can learn to recognize warning signs of suicide in friends, coworkers, family members or neighbors in need.
This in-person workshop will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 25, 2024, at the St. Boniface Social Hall, 355 Main St., Kersey, PA.
Designed for all people, regardless of profession, who are concerned about helping others, QPR is an emergency mental health intervention intended to interrupt a crisis and direct someone to proper care. Attendees will discuss potential scenarios and engage in active listening and persuasion techniques.
Participants can learn:
- How to recognize the warning signs of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
- How to ask direct or less direct questions to someone having suicidal thoughts.
- How to learn to practice active listening.
- How to persuade someone to go for help.
- How to refer someone to appropriate help.
More information is available on the Penn State Extension website at https://extension.psu.edu/qpr-gatekeeper-suicide-prevention-training or call 1-877-345-0691.
7 Coudersport Fire Dept. Members Get Rope / High Angle Rescue Training at Fire School
Coudersport Vol FireDept
This weekend, 7 members traveled to Smethport and attended the Rope / High Angle Rescue 1 class hosted by the Tri-County Fire School.
Thank you to the instructors for a fantastic class, to the TCFS for hosting, and to our members for taking the weekend to expand their knowledge.
Brush Fire In Weedville
On April 15, at 1:39 pm Jay Twp. Fire Dept was dispatched to Gray Hill Rd. and Mt. Zion Rd. for a brush fire caused by downed wires.
Potter County Is Hiring Multiple Part-Time Positions
Position Opening
Potter County Sheriff’s Office
Part Time Courthouse Security Guard
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a part-time Security Guard position with the Sheriff’s Department at the Courthouse. Job descriptions/applications can be obtained from Potter County CareerLink and/or the Administrative Office, Suite 203 in the Gunzburger Building. Resumes and letters of interest should be submitted to Danielle Gietler; Executive Secretary/HR Admin. at dgietler@pottercountypa.net or at One North Main Street, Suite 203, Coudersport, PA 16915 and will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., April 24, 2024.
Position Opening
Potter County District Attorney Office
Part Time Secretary/Clerk
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a part-time Secretary/Clerk with the District Attorney’s Office. Job descriptions/applications can be obtained from Potter County CareerLink and/or the Administrative Office, Suite 203 in the Gunzburger Building. Resumes and letters of interest should be submitted to Danielle Gietler; Executive Secretary/HR Admin. at dgietler@pottercountypa.net or at One North Main Street, Suite 203, Coudersport, PA 16915 and will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., April 24, 2024.
Mark Your Calendar For The Annual Spring Antique Show at the PA Lumber Museum
Pennsylvania Lumber Museum
Bring the family to our Spring Antique Show on Saturday, April 20, and Sunday, April 21 to shop a variety of antiques and collectibles, including furniture, clothing, toys, books, and more. Historic trade demonstrations will be happening throughout the day.
Saturday only, visitors can see the museum’s steam-powered sawmill in action!
$8.00/Adult, $5.00/Youth (ages 4 to 11)
The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum is located at 5660 US Route 6, Ulysses TWP, PA 16948
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Northwestern Lycoming County in north central Pennsylvania…
Southeastern Potter County in north central Pennsylvania…
Southern Tioga County in north central Pennsylvania…
* Until 630 PM EDT.
* At 538 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Ole Bull
State Park, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include…
Morris, Galeton, Leetonia, Cedar Run, Ole Bull State Park, Slate
Run, English Center, Leonard Harrison State Park, Buttonwood,
Liberty, and Ski Sawmill Ski Area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Stay inside a well built structure and keep away from windows.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
4/14/2024 17:11 EDT through 4/14/2024 18:00 EDT
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:11PM EDT until April 14 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
SVRCTP The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Cameron County in north central Pennsylvania… Northwestern Clinton County in north central Pennsylvania… Northeastern Elk County in north central Pennsylvania… Southeastern McKean County in north central Pennsylvania… Southwestern Potter County in north central Pennsylvania…
* Until 600 PM EDT.
* At 510 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Wilcox, moving east at 60 mph. HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include… Kane, Cameron, Wharton, Emporium, Betula, Wilcox, James City, Cross Fork, Stevenson Dam, East Branch Dam, Elk River, and Tamarack.
Instructions
Stay inside a well built structure and keep away from windows. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in State College PA.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 108
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STATE COLLEGE PA
500 PM EDT SUN APR 14 2024
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
108 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS
IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 22 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
BEDFORD BLAIR CAMBRIA
CAMERON CENTRE CLEARFIELD
CLINTON COLUMBIA ELK
HUNTINGDON JUNIATA LYCOMING
MCKEAN MIFFLIN MONTOUR
NORTHUMBERLAND POTTER SNYDER
SOMERSET SULLIVAN TIOGA
UNION
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALTOONA, BEDFORD, BERWICK,
BLOOMSBURG, BRADFORD, CLEARFIELD, COUDERSPORT, DANVILLE, DUBOIS,
EMPORIUM, HUNTINGDON, JOHNSTOWN, LAPORTE, LEWISBURG, LEWISTOWN,
LOCK HAVEN, MANSFIELD, MIFFLINTOWN, MOUNT UNION, RENOVO, RIDGWAY,
SELINSGROVE, SHAMOKIN, SOMERSET, ST. MARYS, STATE COLLEGE,
SUNBURY, WELLSBORO, AND WILLIAMSPORT.
MARTIN
FINAL 2024-25 PENNSYLVANIA HUNTING &TRAPPING SEASONS ADOPTED
The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners today gave final approval to the 2024-25 hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits.
Modifications for the 2024-25 seasons include:
· For black bear, the October muzzleloader season will be shortened to three days to reduce harvest rates on female bears and thereby promote stabilization of the bear population.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM PA GAME COMMISSIONERS MEETING
The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners met today in Harrisburg, hearing public comment and conducting official business. The commissioners gave final approval to the 2024-25 hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits, which are outlined in a separate news release.
Other highlights from today’s meeting follow.
MARTEN PLAN POSTPONED INDEFINITELY
The Board of Game Commissioners today in a split vote postponed indefinitely final acceptance of the 2024-2033 American Marten Reintroduction and Management Plan, which calls for returning the native furbearer to the state.
But that might not be as long a delay as it might seem.
Maple Festival PARADE, May 4, 2024!!!
Dear Friend,
The Maple Festival Parade reflects all aspects of Potter County, from antique cars to High School Marching Bands! I’m sure you would agree that a “great” parade is one that is colorful and comes to life through the imagination of our own residents.
North Central Supply And the “Shops of Quarterwest”
All your fishing needs.
Lumber, windows, propane, 1)2 cord bag of firewood
Domestics, furniture and so much more.
Save money and make the drive to Galeton!
Mark Your Calendar For The Annual Spring Antique Show at the PA Lumber Museum
Pennsylvania Lumber Museum
Bring the family to our Spring Antique Show on Saturday, April 20, and Sunday, April 21 to shop a variety of antiques and collectibles, including furniture, clothing, toys, books, and more. Historic trade demonstrations will be happening throughout the day.
Saturday only, visitors can see the museum’s steam-powered sawmill in action!
$8.00/Adult, $5.00/Youth (ages 4 to 11)
The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum is located at 5660 US Route 6, Ulysses TWP, PA 16948