NEWS
5 to 8 Inches of Snow Possible Monday Evening Through Tuesday Afternoon in N Central PA
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* WHAT…Heavy snow is possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8
inches possible.
* WHERE…Portions of central Pennsylvania.
* WHEN…From Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Precipitation will start as a light rain
before transitioning into snow, becoming steadier and heavier
Monday night. Snowfall rates greater than 1 inch per hour will
be possible overnight into early Tuesday morning.
Coudersport Rotary Club
Coudersport Rotary Club was pleased to host (left to right) Ciarra Davis and Laura Dunn, Citizens of Tomorrow, and Ms. Keagle, Coudersport Area School District Student Mentor, at their January 29, 2024, meeting at A&W West End Grill.
Penn College set for first AMCC Championship
Penn College leads the way with four regionally ranked wrestlers heading into Saturday’s Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Championship. Action gets underway at 10 a.m. at Alfred State University.
Other teams competing for honors include Alfred State, Penn State Behrend, Pitt-Bradford and Hiram (Oh.) College.
Wildcats who are ranked in the Jan. 26 National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III Individual Mideast Region include Noah Hunt, who is fourth at 141 pounds; Kaden Ware, who is sixth at 133; TJ Martin, who is seventh at 149; and Travis Green, who is eighth at 165.
MoreCuba Accident Victim Will Save 5 Lives
Denise Colantonio Flagg
I don’t normally post about very personal stuff on social media, but I want the world to know our niece is a Hero…
Our niece Jessica is a Hero. She is an organ donor.
Our family’s tragedy is another family’s answered prayers – five families to be exact. As five families exhale in relief today, our family mourns in disbelief. These past few days have been tough, but out of this heartbreak, Jessica will save five lives. As I said, she is a Hero.
Jess and her boyfriend were involved in a head-on collision when a woman crossed the yellow line. They were airlifted to a hospital in a neighboring state. Jess’ injuries were severe. Jess’ 16-year-old son and Jess’ mom were very brave and made the difficult decision to discontinue life support today.
Please lift her mom and her son up in prayer. They need prayers for comfort and continued strength as they walk this new path. Please pray for Jessica’s boyfriend who remains in critical condition.
Uncle Ernie & I love you, Jessica Flagg.
Kodin Flagg and Joy Moretti, may you feel the family’s love and support. You are both so courageous.
Rhonda Bressan asked us to share this. “Jessica is my daughter-in-law. She was in the head-on collision in Cuba a couple of days ago. She has passed.”
PA Permit Violations Issued
PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Washington Township, Jefferson County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2/09/2024 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Washington Township, Jefferson county. 78.57(a) – CONTROL, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF PRODUCTION FLUIDS – Operator failed to collect the brine and other fluids produced during operation, service and plugging of the well in a tank, pit or a series of pits or tanks, or other device approved by the Department or Operator discharged brine or other fluids on or into the ground or into waters of the Commonwealth. |
Incident Date/Time: 2024-02-09 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Bradford Twp. Firefighters Extricate Driver in Thursday Crash
Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department
On Thursday, February 8th at 0550 hours, Mckean County Dispatch sent Station 15, Ambulance 1, and BTPD to a reported crash with entrapment. When arriving on scene firefighters found a full-size pickup truck on its side. After making contact with the driver it was determined that stabilization and cutting the windshield was needed for the extrication. Engine 153 arrived and extrication was completed in 12 minutes. The patient was treated and transported by Ambulance 1. Station 15 assisted PD with traffic and clean up of the debris. Units cleared the scene at 0730. Units on scene were Chief 15 with command, Chief 1510 with traffic along with fire police Captain 1570, Chief 1520 with operations, Engine 153, Utility 152, Ambulance 1, and BTPD.
Tickets On Sale Tomorrow For The Port Allegany Rotary Night At The Races
Port Allegany Rotarian Joe Lashway will be in front of JVB Saturday morning, February 10 from 10 a.m. – noon and will have tickets and information about the club’s upcoming Night at the Races, The event will be held April 6 at the VMI. Doors open at 5 and the races begin at 6 p.m. The night will feature 11 high definition DVD horse races projected on a big screen. Bets are $2 (win only) for each race. Games of chance, 50/50, door prizes, light snacks and cash bar and food for purchase will also be available.
There will only be 160 seats available, so get your tickets soon. Cost is Advance tickets for $15 presale and $20 for reserved seats. Tickets will be $20 at the door. Proceeds will go to the Port Allegany Rotary Club projects. Contact Susan Flint at 814-598-1942 for further information. Shop-n-Save will have their Rib Fest going on at that time and the UMC Souper Bowl of Caring will take place inside Shop-n-Save.
Causer EMS Task Force Meeting Moved to New Location
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) announced the upcoming meeting of the EMS Task Force on Thursday, Feb. 15, has been moved to the Smethport Fire Department.
“We’ve gotten a great response from the emergency medical services community and want to make sure we can comfortably accommodate all who wish to attend the meeting,” Causer said. “This is just another example of the level of commitment our emergency responders have to their work and to our communities.”
Anthony Martin, director of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services at the PA Department of Health, will attend to discuss efforts to support ambulance companies statewide. Causer will provide an update on recent legislative changes as well.
“This is a great opportunity for our local EMS leaders to hear from Director Martin and share their concerns with the Department of Health,” Causer said. “While we are making progress on policies to support our emergency medical services providers, there is still much work to be done.”
The lawmaker strongly encouraged local government officials to join the meeting, as they are critical to finding solutions to help keep emergency medical services up and running.
The Smethport Fire Department is located at 109 S. Nelson St., Smethport. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. and will be streamed live at www.RepCauser.com. All who plan to attend should RSVP to Rhonda Race in Causer’s office at rrace@pahousegop.com.
Marketing Momentum: A Small Business Success Series
The Education Council is hosting a free marketing series presented by PennWest Clarion Small Business Development Center. “The Core of Small Business Marketing” is Part One of a three-part series about marketing your small business. Part Two is entitled “Better Marketing Brings Better Customers,” and Part Three is “Bringing Your Marketing to an Expert Level.”
MoreThink About It
It’s Never Too Late
by
Pastor B.J. Knefley
It’s never too late. How would you respond to that? Probably the responses would be numerous. It’s never too late to ask for forgiveness, to say you’re sorry, to go the extra mile, to show honor or respect to another, or to extend a helping hand. So why don’t we? What keeps us from taking that first step? Many often wish they had, but they didn’t. Perhaps the one thing to remember is that just because we didn’t doesn’t mean that it’s too late.
I have met too many people that are stuck with a memory of something that is holding them back from moving forward. Sometimes it’s simply because they can’t forgive themselves. This happened just the other day when an individual, with tears in their eyes, asked how they could move forward because of their past mistakes. Again, it’s never too late to let go of those things, to forgive yourself and to heal from those traumatic events. It goes back to the saying that we may not be responsible for what has happened to us, but we are responsible for not getting up again and moving forward.
There are many things that I can look back on that I wished I’d made different choices. I can’t undo them and start afresh. I can learn from them and make different choices moving forward. Sometimes I must remember that those mistakes and choices I’ve made can and do make me into a better person. It reminds me of the verse from Romans 8:28 “We are confident that God is able to orchestrate everything to work toward something good and beautiful when we love Him and accept His invitation to live according to His plan.” (Voice Translation).
Life is to be lived with the future in mind. If all I do is look back over my past I will be doomed to repeat it. Learning from your past mistakes and choices will propel us forward into a life filled with purpose. Remember, it is never too late to ask for forgiveness or extend it. It’s never too late for most things. The choice is up to you. 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.
Shinglehouse Borough Water Repair February 10th
Public Notification
Shinglehouse Borough Water Department will be shutting off the Borough water approximately between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM on Saturday, February 10, 2024 for repairs to a main line. Please plan accordingly for water usage beforehand.
Loss of water system Pressure:
If the distribution system experiences a loss of positive pressure a PN (Public Notice) must be issued. The PWS cannot lift the PN/Boil Advisory until 2 sufficient clean bacteriological samples have been collected And analyzed. Verification after water main repairs where the main was depressurized or partially dewatered, one set of samples is collected that is representative to the affected area to ensure that the water is safe to consume. Once the samples are found to be satisfactory, the PWS may lift the PN/Boil Advisory. The Shinglehouse Borough will publish notification when you no longer need to boil your water for consumption after the repairs. You DO NOT need to boil your water before the repairs.
As stated above we need to have 2 sufficient clean bacteriological samples that have been collected And analyzed. Before we can announce and lift the boil advisory. Please plan to boil your water until Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
What should I do? After the water line repair
DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using; or use bottled water. You should use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and food preparation until further notice.
Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.
These symptoms, however, are not caused only by organisms in drinking water, but also by other factors. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice.
Guardians of infants and young children and people at increased risk, such as pregnant women, some of the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems, should seek advice from their health care advisors about drinking this water. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1 (800) 426‑4791.
PA Lumber Museum National Flannel Day Family Program February 10
Woodhicks loved themselves some flannel so shake off those winter blues with black and red plaid and come celebrate National Flannel Day with us. This program offers indoor fun for the whole family with stories, foam axe throwing, woodhick games, and a lumberjack craft. Lite refreshment and beverages will be available for purchase during program.