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Oswayo Valley Jr./Sr. High School Announces Honor Rolls
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA. Mr. Erich Zaun, Principal, has announced that the following students, grades six through twelve, have been named to the Honor Roll for the first nine-week grading period at the Oswayo Valley Jr./Sr. High School. Students named to the High Honor Roll have maintained an average of 93% or above; while those on the Honor Roll have averaged 87% or above.
HIGH HONOR ROLL
GRADE 12: Nikolas Bonney, Khloe Carpenter, Olivia Cook, Hannah Cudzil, Madelynn Evingham, Brooke George, Maddison Gietler, Mallory Goodliff, Elexis Hagans, Alexis Kemp, Laci Miller-Geiger, Naomi Mix, Oai Nguyen, Praylan Perkins, Lily Stedman, Holden Turek
GRADE 11: Natchapat Asawutmangkul, Maddison Austin, Charlotte Austin-Keech, Addison Bechelli, Abram Cook, Layken Enty, Jadyn Fleischman, Landon Flurschutz, Lauren Hedges, Sophia Komenda, Shayden Mesler, Chloe Metcalf, Aidan Resig, Madison Taylor, Rylee Thompson, Brooke Voorhees, Eva West, Danielle Williams
GRADE 10: Lucas Dickerson, Luke Karr, Trevor Miller, John Mix, Soi Nguyen, Rachel Rathbun, Mia Shaffer, Lachlan Tabacheck, Wynter Turek
GRADE 9: Ella Bee, Elizabeth Freeman, Britany Louser, Sage McCleaft, Aubrey Resig, Dana Williams, Jenna Wylie
GRADE 8: Reese Thompson
GRADE 7: Lane West
GRADE 6: Landon Austin
HONOR ROLL
GRADE 12: Beau Barshinger, Alexandar Butler
GRADE 11: Emily Brown, Haylie Dowell, MaKenna Manning, Owen Mitchell, Kael Parrish, Conner Resig
GRADE 10: Braiden Bachand, Jude Colbey, KayLynn George, Isaiah Goode, Dain Lyons, Ridge Mesler, Kole Parrish, Grace Rositzke
GRADE 9: Travis Coriaty, Payton Danforth, Faith Herzog, Lillian Knowlton-Mesler
GRADE 8: Evalyn Abdo, Landon Enty, Makiah Jandrew, Porter Phillips, Bowen Taylor
GRADE 7: Olivia Metcalf, Alec Resig, Camdyn Shaffer
GRADE 6: Jonathan Aumiller, Mackenna Evingham, Jolene Fisher, Kameron Hagans, Maddeline Kiendl, Noah Mesler, Dawson Perrin
DCNR Announces New District Forester For The Susquehannock State Forest
Harrisburg, PA — Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced that Marc Popchak has been appointed to serve as the district forester for the Susquehannock State Forest, which spans Potter, Clinton, and McKean Counties.
“The experience and dedication Marc brings to this role is extremely valuable as he takes on leadership of the Susquehannock,” Dunn said. “Marc is a true public servant and we are excited to see where his vison takes this state forest district going forward.”
Popchak assumed management responsibilities for the Susquehannock in September, overseeing the 265,000-acre forest that grows some of the most productive stands of black cherry trees in the world.
The forest includes 550 miles of hiking trails and offers opportunities for camping, hunting, fishing, and motorized recreation.
MoreInformation Sessions Scheduled for Penn College LPN Courses
Penn College has scheduled several Information Sessions for their upcoming LPN courses. When you enroll in the full-time Practical Nursing program, you’ll be on your way to fulfilling career in just one year. With skilled faculty, hands-on learning labs, 1,546 hours of instruction, and access to Penn College student services, you’ll be confident and ready to take the Practical Nursing licensing exam (NCLEX-PN), and if you want to advance your career, we have pathways to get you there.
To learn more, attend one of the Information Sessions that are scheduled for Thursdays, November 30 and December 7, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at Penn College/Wellsboro, 22 Walnut Street, or live via Zoom at the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street. Registration is required. For more information or to register for an Information Session, call Wendy Joachim at (570) 724-7703.
VOCAL ENSEMBLE TO MARK SEASON WITH SONGS
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Vocal Arts Ensemble will perform a selection of holiday favorites at a concert at noon Nov. 30 in the Harriett B. Wick Chapel on the Pitt-Bradford campus.
The concert is free and open to the public.
Under the direction of Regina Gabriel, the ensemble’s songs will include “Winter Wonderland,” “Chantons Noël,” “Carol of the Bells,” “Prayer of St. Francis,” “Let Us Pray for Peace” and “Do You Hear What I Hear?” The group will also lead a sing-along with audience members.
MoreStudent Of The Week Bennett Harris
Bennett Harris is a senior in his third year of the Seneca Highlands welding program. Bennett is a very respectable young man and will be a great asset wherever he chooses to go in the future. His attendance and work ethic are both great along with the work he produces. Bennett has shown good leadership skills in the shop and will be participating in Skills USA this year, along with achieving a spot in the National Technical Honor Society for the second year.
MCKEAN COUNTY DEER SEASON 2023
by John Dzemyan. Retired Conservation Officer/Land Manager, Pennsylvania Game Commission
McKean County hunters will have a good opportunity to harvest a doe or a buck when the regular Pennsylvania two-week rifle deer season opens up on Saturday, November 25th.
The overall deer population has been on the increase over the past ten years in McKean County, and in the past two or three years that has become obvious to most of the people who live or hunt here.
Twenty-three years ago under the guidance of Wildlife Biologist Gary Alt the Pennsylvania Game Commission encouraged and enabled hunters to harvest more antlerless deer to allow the forests in McKean County to recover some of its natural deer habitat. It worked. Deer numbers were down from 2005 to 2012 with lower levels of deer than most people or hunters saw in the past 70 to 80 years in this area. But now the deer have made a comeback.
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Urgent – Food Recall Because of Potential Undeclared Allergen Due to Mislabel
As a precautionary measure, Seneca Foods Corporation is announcing a voluntary recall of mislabeled Hy-Vee Turkey gravy in glass jars that actually contains beef gravy.
Dianne’s Fine Desserts Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut Allergen in Sienna Bakery® Chocolate Decadent Brownies
Dianne’s Fine Desserts of Newburyport, MA 01950 is voluntarily recalling 512 cases (2048 trays) of Gordon Food Service (GFS) Sienna Bakery® Chocolate Decadent Brownies (GFS#226240) and Sienna Bakery® Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies (GFS#226260) due to inadvertent mislabeling of the inner tray of brownies, resulting in undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Rep. Owlett Warns About Scam
PA State Rep. Clint Owlett
Scammers claiming to be from the PA Treasury have been calling participants in the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program and asking for bank account information in an effort to steal valuable personal data.
You should know that no one from the state will ever call and ask for bank information for this program. In this scam, the caller claims the information is needed so a rebate payment can be made by direct deposit.
Remember, you should never give out your bank account information or other personal financial information simply because someone calls and asks for it.
The best way to contact the PA Treasury with questions about a rebate is with the form available at www.patreasury.gov/contact.
Trees And Wires Down In Tioga County
Warning for drivers in Eastern Tioga County multiple locations have trees and wires down
Light Up a Life
Every holiday season, a time of joy and celebration, many are reminded of a loved one or family member they would like to honor or remember in a special way. UPMC Cole will be decorating an outdoor tree lit with sparkling white lights to offer a unique and meaningful way to express your appreciation for those you love and cherish. Each light represents a gift in honor or in memory of someone special.
Honor or memorialize your loved ones with one of the following donation opportunities:
Star Sponsor – $1,000 Includes special listing and recognition at the lighting ceremony. Your loved one(s) will also be given a special mention when lighting the star.
Event Sponsor – $500 Includes special listing and recognition at the lighting ceremony.
Peace – 10 lights for $100
Hope – 5 lights for $50
Love – 1 light for $10
Each gift will be acknowledged with a specially designed card to the person being honored or to the family of the memorialized loved one.
To make a donation visit:
UPMC Neurology Expert: Help for Headaches
Suhag Patel, PA-C
Neurology, UPMC
Headache disorders are the most prevalent neurological disorders, affecting more than 90% of all Americans. Most headaches are primary headaches, while a small percentage are secondary headaches, which are headaches resulting from some other issue, such as head trauma.
As of 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 3% of all annual emergency department visits in the United States are due to complaints of headaches. While most headaches are not the result of a serious illness, they still can interfere with your overall quality of life.
Types of Headaches
There are three main types of headaches:
MorePatients to receive Thanksgiving meal at BRMC
BRADFORD, PA – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC), a member campus of Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), is bringing some holiday cheer to the patients who cannot be home with their families on November 23 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
For those who will be patients at BRMC as well as residents at the Pavilion on Thanksgiving Day, the hospital will offer a festive holiday meal. In addition, patients also receive a complimentary meal for an invited guest to dine with them on Thanksgiving Day. Additional guests may purchase a holiday dinner for $5.40.
MoreGASBARRE PRODUCTS, INC PRESENTS CHECK TO UNITED WAY
Elk County- Alex Gasbarre, CEO and Mark Saline, President of Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems presented a $7,000 donation to the St. Marys Area United Way.
St. Marys is home to Gasbarre’s new 150,000 sqft. furnace manufacturing facility with offices in Lovonia, MI and Cranston, RI that provide sales, service, and engineering support to regional customers.
MorePA Permit Violations Issued in Clinton County
PA Permit Violation Issued to XTO ENERGY INC in Chapman Township, Clinton County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/17/2023 to XTO ENERGY INC in Chapman Township, Clinton county. 78a85(a)5 – CASING AND CEMENTING – CEMENT STANDARDS – The operator failed to prevent gas flow in the annulus. In areas of known shallow gas producing zones, gas block additives and low fluid loss slurries shall be used. |
Incident Date/Time: 2023-11-17 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to XTO ENERGY INC in Chapman Township, Clinton County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/17/2023 to XTO ENERGY INC in Chapman Township, Clinton county. 78a81(a)3 – CASING AND CEMENTING – GENERAL PROVISIONS – Operator conducted casing and cementing activities that failed to prevent pollution or diminution of fresh groundwater. |
Incident Date/Time: 2023-11-17 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
3 Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) offer extended firearms bear season
Pennsylvania Game Commission – Northcentral Region
Regular firearms Bear season is quickly winding down here in the Northcentral Region!
The regular firearms bear hunting season runs from Saturday, Nov. 18 through Tuesday, Nov. 21 statewide.
In the Northcentral Region, we have three Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) that offer an extended firearms bear season run from Saturday, Nov. 18 through Saturday, Dec. 2: WMUs 3A, 3B, and 4E.
As a reminder, all harvested bears must be checked within 24 hours of harvest at either a bear check station or checked in the field by a State Game Warden.
Some check stations are open limited hours during the extended seasons, you can find check station information here: https://bit.ly/3ummGSV.
Outside of open check station hours, hunters can call the Game Commission’s Centralized Dispatch Center at 1-833-PGC-HUNT to make arrangements for their bear to be checked.
Wind Advisory For NY Counties
Wind Advisory issued November 21 at 3:42AM EST until November 21 at 11:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Higher winds in Chautauqua & Erie Counties.
* WHERE…Wyoming and Cattaraugus counties. The strongest gusts will be on ridgetops and near north facing slopes.
* WHEN…From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may result.
INSTRUCTIONS: Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY
Forecasts call for sleet, freezing rain and snow today
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
Winter weather update Forecasts call for sleet, freezing rain and snow across parts of PA on Tuesday morning into mid-afternoon before shifting to rain. Use caution on your commute or holiday travels, and beware of icy roadways, especially on bridges and ramps.
Visit 511PA.com or download the mobile app to see the latest travel conditions. #PAWinter
PITT-BRADFORD TO CLOSE FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will be closed Nov. 23 through 26 in observance of Thanksgiving.
Residence halls will be closed, and there will be no classes the week of Nov. 20-24.
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