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The Merrill’s are coming
Sunday morning to Hilltop Baptist Church in Gifford
This Sunday September 10th at 9:45 a.m., Sunday School, at 11:00 a.m., for Sunday morning service and 6:00 p.m., Sunday night.
They will return Monday night at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m., and Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m.
Everyone welcome to come and be blessed by this talented musical family.
Georgia Lynn Hoffman, 57, of 1050 Theresia Street, St. Marys, PA
ST. MARYS, PA–Georgia Lynn Hoffman, 57, of 1050 Theresia Street, St. Marys, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at her residence.
She was born February 28, 1966, in St. Marys, PA, daughter of the late Olin Wayne Tucker, Sr. and Sandra A. Fischer Tucker, who survives. Georgia was a lifelong resident of the area and attended St. Marys schools.
Mr. Kari P. “Finn” Karhio, 66, of Ulysses, PA
ULYSSES, Pa.—Mr. Kari P. “Finn” Karhio, 66, of Ulysses, PA passed away following a motor vehicle accident in Mills, on Saturday, September 9, 2023.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announce with a full obituary.
Galeton Man Shot By Intruder
GALETON, PA–At 1:40 PM on Sunday, Galeton Ambulance & Wellsboro medics have been dispatched to a male gunshot victim in an apartment on Germania Street. The male is reported to have suffered a upper arm injury from being shot by an intruder who left the scene.
Pennsylvania State Police are on scene. Air medical has been dispatched.
Goodies For Our Troops
CLOSED MONDAY SEPTEMBER 11th – Hope you’ll join us at September 11th Memorial Ceremony Mansfield PA
Austin-Cox American Legion Post 478 invited EVERYONE to their PATRIOT DAY CEREMONY MONDAY, September 11th at 11 a.m. at MANSFIELD VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK, between the bridge and Sheetz on US RT 6, Mansfield PA 16933. In case of rain, the Ceremony will be at MANSFIELD FIRE HALL, 381 S Main St. [Business RT 15].
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MONDAY, September 11th 6pm 9/11 MEMORIAL CEREMONY, Main St. Park across from Episcopal Church #TiogaPA16946 ..
Always a very moving Ceremony … Easy access off US RT 15 or PA RT 287 and near Ives Run Campground …
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#NeverForget 9-11-2001 .. Please pray for the survivors and the Families of Our Fallen Heroes who saved the USA on that unforgettable day …
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Local friends! 
The Future First Responders will be hosting a 9/11 Memorial walk this Sunday 9/10 at the Cowanesque Valley High School (CVHS) track @8am. Rain or shine!
Come out and walk a little or a lot!! With gear on or without!
We are doing 9.11 miles~ALL ARE WELCOME!!
Following the walk, is a cruise-in event @CVHS parking lot from 11am-3pm. Fire apparatus are welcome.
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#NeverForget 9-11-2001 and please pray for the survivors and the Families of Our Fallen Heroes who saved our USA on that unforgettable day ..
Basic Sign Language and Intermediate Sign Language Offered This Fall!
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.
EMS Dispatched For Burn Victim
Turtlepoint, PA–At 9:15 AM on Sunday, Port Allegany ambulance has been called to Rock Run Road for a female burn victim. Dispatch indicated the female was burned when oxygen exploded while fixing breakfast causing facial burns & difficulty breathing. Ambulance 24 took the call.
TORNADO WARNING FOR TIOGA COUNTY
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning Alert:… A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM EDT FOR SOUTHEASTERN TIOGA COUNTY… At 455 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Ogdensburg, moving northeast at 20 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. A tornado warning is also in effect for the same area. Take cover now! Locations impacted include… Blossburg and Ogdensburg. This includes State Road 14 from Roaring Branch to the Bradford County line. TORNADO…POSSIBLE HAIL THREAT…RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE…1.00 IN WIND THREAT…RADAR INDICATED MAX WIND GUST…60 MPH Instructions: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Target Area:Tioga | |
| Forecast Office: | NWS State College (Central Pennsylvania) |
Annual Farm Show at Klein Century Farm in Mina
A big thank-you from the Klein family Century Farm to everyone who helped in any way with the Annual Farm Show-even if the weather was a little iffy! Once again the Chili went over good!
A STRONG THUNDERSTORM
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
302 PM EDT Sat Sep 9 2023
…A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN LYCOMING…
SOUTHEASTERN POTTER…SOUTHWESTERN TIOGA AND NORTH CENTRAL CLINTON COUNTIES THROUGH 330 PM EDT…
At 301 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 3
miles west of Slate Run, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD…Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include…
Ole Bull State Park, Slate Run, Leetonia and Cedar Run.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Amy Sue Rial, 47, Caton, NY
Amy Sue Rial was born on May 24, 1976, in Hornell, NY and was called home by her Lord and Savior on September 7, 2023.
Amy lived her faith every day of her life. “She stood strong, she stood courageous, she stood unwavering in her testimony of trusting God through the storm.”
Her empathetic heart led her to a fulfilling career in education where she taught at Horseheads School District for 25 years. She was a thoughtful teacher, well-respected, and dearly loved by her students and colleagues. Her commitment to nurturing young minds was recognized by the school district and helped her make a difference in countless lives.
She was a graduate of Whitesville Central School, Houghton College, and received her Master’s Degree from Elmira College.
STRONG THUNDERSTORM THROUGH 200 PM EDT…
…A STRONG NORTHBOUND THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EASTERN ELK…NORTHEASTERN CLEARFIELD…SOUTHWESTERN POTTER…EASTERN CAMERON AND NORTHWESTERN CLINTON COUNTIES THROUGH 200 PM EDT…
At 132 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles northeast of Clearfield, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include…
Cameron, Karthaus, Tamarack, Lecontes Mills, Stevenson Dam, Kettle
Creek State Park and Driftwood.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
PA Permit Violation Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Meshoppen Township, Wyoming County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 9/01/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Meshoppen Township, Wyoming county. 78a86 – CASING AND CEMENTING – DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING – Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-09-01 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Three German Shorthair Labs For Sale
Three German Shorthair Labs will have shots and be ready to go on 9/9/23. Will have shots and vet check. Are registered with the American Canine Hybrid Club. Facebook page is C&J German Shorthair Labs. Parents on site. Call or text Christy 814-331-9712 or Jason 814-598-9216 after 4pm. Make great hunting dogs and all around Lovable dogs.
PennDOT Potter County Maintenance Work Schedule for the Week of September 11
Crack sealing and hot pour mastic operations prevent water intrusion from seeping through cracks or joints in an asphalt road, which can lead to potholes and pavement break up. They are proactive preventive maintenance strategies to prevent water from entering the roadways leading to potholes and other failures.
Shapiro Administration Provides Additional Updates on Plum Stray Gas Investigation
DEP releases preliminary test results relating to house explosion in Rustic Ridge
Plum, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has completed its analysis of preliminary test results from its stray gas investigation relating to the house explosion in the Rustic Ridge neighborhood of Plum Borough in Allegheny County. Preliminary results are not indicative of a stray gas migration incident.