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PUC Adopts Final Form Rulemaking on Enhancements to Regulations for Hazardous Liquids Pipelines
Strengthens Public Utility Safety Standards Related to Pipeline Transport of Hazardous Liquids in Intrastate Commerce
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a Final Form Rulemaking Order strengthening state public utility safety standards related to the pipeline transport of hazardous liquids in intrastate commerce.
The Commission voted 5-0 to adopt the final-form regulations, which provide hazardous liquid public utilities with Pennsylvania-specific safety standards designed to deter inadvertent returns, leaks, subsidence events, and water contamination events related to the construction, operation and maintenance of highly volatile liquid (HVL) pipelines and other public utility pipelines transporting hazardous liquids within Pennsylvania.
“I recognize that pipelines are vital to our economy in supplying necessary fuel for daily activities and for job creation,” said PUC Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank in a statement at today’s PUC Public Meeting. “Pipelines are the safest way to transport hazardous liquids. Pennsylvania’s experience, however, demonstrated that a more comprehensive and complete regulatory framework for HLPUs (Hazardous Liquid P…
Pennsylvania State Police Launches Ad Campaign to Attract More Recruits
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) today announced the launch of an advertising campaign focused on attracting more people to a career as a state trooper. The recruitment initiative utilizes various media channels, including a television commercial set to debut during Sunday’s 3:30PM NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins, and commercials during March Madness. WATCH HERE.
“The PSP provides a unique foundation for troopers to experience a variety of unique job opportunities with the department, and this advertising campaign highlights just a few of the many specialized positions available,” said Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police. “From canines and computer crimes to forensics and fire investigations, whether you’re tactically minded or tech-savvy, dozens of challenging but rewarding job opportunities are waiting for you.”
MoreKathryn Kramer named CRCF gift processing and scholarship program manager
OLEAN, N.Y., February 22, 2024 – The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation recently named Kathryn Kramer to the position of gift processing and scholarship program manager.
As gift processing and scholarship program manager, Kramer manages all aspects of CRCF’s database and information systems, including data entry and database management, gift processing and managing the Foundation’s robust scholarship program.
Kramer, a native of Aurora, CO, and University of Colorado at Boulder graduate, brings a strong background and high level of experience in database management to the position. She formerly served as an archivist for multiple organizations in Montana, including the Montana Historical Society and the C.M. Russell Museum.
MorePITT-BRADFORD CULTURAL FESTIVAL SET FOR MARCH 2
BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s annual One World Cultural Festival will take place Saturday, March 2, in the Frame-Westerberg Commons.
The public is warmly invited to attend the annual festival, which will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. The night will be a celebration of world cultures, many of which are represented by Pitt-Bradford students, who come from 22 different countries.
The featured performer will be Family FUNKtion and the Sitar Jams, which is made up of brothers Ravi, Aneal and Naryan Padmanabha. From an early age, the brothers started playing Western instruments like the drum set, bass and guitar. Together, they experimented with various genres from folk to punk rock.
MoreLaurel Health Now Accepting Applications for Dental & LPN Sponsorships
Tioga, Bradford & Potter Counties, PA – Laurel Health provides grant-funded sponsorship opportunities annually for students accepted to Penn College’s dental hygienist or licensed practical nurse (LPN) programs. The 2024 round of applications is now open, and this year, there will be a special focus on supporting students pursuing a nursing program.
The Laurel Health Centers have worked diligently to support educational and staffing opportunities throughout northcentral Pennsylvania. The goal of this sponsorship is to support the training of new clinical staff interested in pursuing careers in dental or family medicine.
Preference will be given to candidates who live in Tioga, Bradford, or Potter Counties. Laurel Health will provide up to $12,500 in assistance per person to qualified candidates as well as guaranteed job placement at a Laurel Health clinic for two years after graduation. Following fulfillment of the two-year service commitment, there will be an option to transition into permanent employment with Laurel Health.
MoreTheater Arts Camp for Kids Performs Junie B Jones, Jr. the Musical!
Hamilton-Gibson Productions’ Winter Theater Arts Camp for Kids will present the musical Junie B Jones, Jr., based on four of the beloved series of children’s books written by Barbara Park. Students county-wide and beyond are welcome to participate, and this year the combined winter camps have had over 75 participants. Campers meet for approximately three weeks on certain days after school to prepare for the show; learning lines, practicing choreography and studying their music. Led by Artistic Director Thomas Putnam, kids work together, challenge themselves to try new things, and find creative ways to tell the story. Assisting in rehearsing and supervising the theater camps this winter are Kiah Damion, Elizabeth Hummel, Debbie Calkins and Maggie Sensenig (choreographer).
MorePatterson Farms to Participate in Maple Weekend
Maple Weekend 2024
On March 16th & 17th from 10 am to 4 pm, Patterson Farms will be participating in the 20th annual Potter-Tioga County Maple Weekend!
Come join us for a fun-filled weekend of demonstrations, tours, history, samples of our pancakes and breakfast sausage topped with maple sugar, and more!
Think About It
Conflict
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Pastor B.J. Knefley
Do you like conflict? I don’t and I’ve found that most people don’t. I have met some that seem to flourish on it, but they are the exception.
Conflict comes about when we don’t agree. We all experience it in our families, relationships, work environment, and general everyday activities. It doesn’t have to be earth shattering unless we allow it to go too far like the road rage incident that I heard about on the news recently. A simple moment of conflict led to disastrous choices and one person dead.
Conflict can actually be a good thing if used properly. It doesn’t have to be all bad. It can cause us to think and learn. It can challenge and provoke learning and understanding. But then again, we have to exercise choice if we’re going to allow it to work out good things in our life. The problem is often that when we’re in conflict there are other things going on. Conflict can invoke feelings of disrespect, devalue and insignificance in such a way that the issue becomes secondary to the protecting of our emotions and feelings.
Conflict has a way of entering into people’s lives in all sorts of ways. Social media has become a platform for people to create conflict. Text messaging can lead to a host of problems related to miscommunication and misunderstanding. Conflict arises when he said, she said, create disagreements and hard feelings, usually over nothing. None of it is new, even Jesus said that we’d have conflict in this world. The question is what to do with conflict. Personally I like to ask a simple question, “In the scope of eternity, how important is it?” Funny how unimportant things become when put in their proper perspective. What might have been conflict in one moment, becomes irrelevant in the next.
Got conflict? In the scope of eternity, how important is it? Think about it.
North Central Supply And the “Shops of Quarterwest”
A reminder to all of our customers. We will only be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday for our winter hours until March.
Driling Permit Violations Issued
PA Permit Violation Issued to STONEHAVEN ENERGY MGT CO LLC in Henderson Township, Jefferson County |
Description: Administrative violation issued on 2/21/2024 to STONEHAVEN ENERGY MGT CO LLC in Henderson Township, Jefferson county. 78.121(B) – WELL REPORTING – PRODUCTION REPORTING – Operator failed to electronically submit production and status report to the Department through its web site. |
Incident Date/Time: 2024-02-21 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
COMMENTS ON PROPOSED WATERFOWL SEASONS ACCEPTED
Hunters and members of waterfowl organizations have several options to ask questions and voice opinions on the 2024-25 proposed migratory game bird seasons.
Questions or comments can be submitted to waterfowlcomments@pa.gov, or a letter can be mailed to Pennsylvania Game Commission, Bureau of Wildlife Management, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797.
An online question-and-answer session will be held on the proposed seasons on Thursday, March 7 at 1 p.m. on the Game Commission’s Facebook page. The briefing will be recorded, and a link will be available to view at www.pgc.pa.gov.
More2 WANTED BY MCKEAN COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE
(McKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: February 23, 2024): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the McKean County Drug Task Force is currently looking for two individuals wanted on drug charges.
Mark NAGY has been charged in two criminal complaints by Detective Kolin Strawcutter with Delivery of a Controlled Substance (cocaine) – Felony; Delivery of a Controlled Substance (fluorofentanyl (a fentanyl derivative)) – Felony; and other charges.
Detective Strawcutter has also filed a criminal complaint against Christina Lynn-Hamilton charging her with Conspiracy to Deliver a Controlled Substance (cocaine) – Felony and other charges. She is charged with conspiring with Nagy in the delivery.
Arrest warrants have been issued for the arrest of NAGY and HAMILTON. If you know of their location, please alert law enforcement. The last known address of both individuals is Shinglehouse, PA.
If you suspect illegal drug activity, please report it to Chief County Detective Ryan D. Yingling, McKean County Drug Task Force, at McKeanDA.org or (814)887-3312.
Causer Honors Public Servants
Two long-serving leaders received special recognition for their work at a McWaPEC Counties Boroughs Association meeting held recently in Mount Jewett. George Hults of Coudersport was honored for his 30 years of service as a member of the Coudersport Borough Council. Irv Swartz of Lewis Run was honored for his nearly 20 years of service as a member of the Lewis Run Borough Council. Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) presented both men with congratulatory citations from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
20th Annual Potter-Tioga Maple Weekend Open House March 16 & 17th
Potter – Tioga Maple Producers Association
And now, the 20th Annual Potter-Tioga Maple Weekend! advertisements you’ve been waiting for….
#8 on our brochure – Sticky Bucket Maple
Brian and Wanda cordially invite all to join us at Sticky Bucket Maple for the 20th Annual Maple Weekend Open House March 16 & 17th from 10am to 4pm. Tons of fun and maple products!
Drilling Permit Violations Issued
PA Permit Violation Issued to STONEHAVEN ENERGY MGT CO LLC in Henderson Township, Jefferson County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2/21/2024 to STONEHAVEN ENERGY MGT CO LLC in Henderson Township, Jefferson county. OGA3259(2I) – UNLAWFUL CONDUCT – Conducting a drilling or production activity that is contrary to the 2012 Oil and Gas Act, 25 Pa. Code Chapter 78, DEP order, or a term or condition of the well permit. |
Incident Date/Time: 2024-02-21 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Basic Sign Language and Intermediate Sign Language Offered This Spring!
How many times do we encounter hearing-impaired people and wish that we could communicate with them? As we age, we gradually lose some of our hearing. Sign language can help. Also, mothers of pre-lingual children can use sign language as a tool with their little ones. Here is your opportunity to learn basic sign language that could help you or someone you care about.
MoreTemporary Water Shut Off For Leak Repairs on East Hanover Street in Wellsville
Village of Wellsville
Attention Village of Wellsville residents. The Department of Public Works is currently working on a water leak in the area of East Hanover Street. The water service will be temporarily shut off until the appropriate repairs are made. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.
North Central Supply And the “Shops of Quarterwest”
A reminder to all of our customers. We will only be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday for our winter hours until March
Foggy Start, Mild Afternoon, Cold Snap Tonight
US National Weather Service State College PA
Areas of fog this morning give way to a mild afternoon across central PA. Expect a brief cold snap tonight into the last weekend of February before temperatures rebound on Sunday. #PAwx 2/23/24|5AM
No Injuries in Bailey Creek Road Crash Thursday
Big Elm Fire Department
Big Elm and Millerton VFD were dispatched to a MVA with no injuries on the Bailey Creek rd this evening during the brief snow event we had. Millerton units were able to be recalled after no injuries were confirmed. Big Elm units responded and provided traffic control and assistance to PSP. Big Elm was assisted on scene by PSP and Rinwalske Towing.
Remember when approaching a emergency scene please slow down and abide by the traffic control in place. We all want to go home to our families.
Chapel Hill Rd. Closure After Vehicle Crash
Allegany Fire Department
ATTENTION: Due to a motor vehicle accident, Chapel Hill Rd will be closed for an extended period of time.
G2 Gymnastics – Erie Results
G2 Gymnastics of Shinglehouse traveled to the Erie Bayfront Convention Center for the Stars and Stripes Competition hosted by Erie Gymnastics. Thirty-three athletes represented G2 at the large event with almost 2,000 participants from over 50 clubs from PA, NY, OH, WV, MI, and Ontario. Three more gymnasts qualified to the PA State Championships at the event: XCEL Silver – Carleigh Love, XCEL Gold – Emily Cobb, and XCEL Diamond – Laci Miller-Geiger. Qualifying to XCEL Regionals was XCEL Gold – Mae Joyce, Reagan Artlip, and Harper Joyce. The level 2 and Gold team took 4th place in the team division while Silver and Platinum earned 5th.
Congratulations to our All Around Champions, Level 2 Brynlee Haines (36.675) and XCEL Silver Ella Amidon (36.825). Earning silver was Berkley Rovder (35.95), Rhayna Coffed (36.275), Harper Joyce (36.00), Carly Reed (36.625); and bronze Emilia Lineman (36.225), Avery Vosler (35.55), and Emily Cobb (35.75).
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