NEWS

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Wegmans Jamaican Jerk Style Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for Wegmans Jamaican Jerk-style, raw, marinated chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The marinade in the chicken products may contain milk, soy, and wheat, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers with allergies to milk, soy, and wheat are aware that these products should not be consumed.

100 Years of the Allegheny National Forest

Kane, Pa. – The October 5, 2023 Roach-Bauer Forestry Forum is pleased to announce that Rob Fallon, District Ranger at the Marienville Ranger District of the Allegheny National Forest (NF), will be the keynote speaker at the Roach-Bauer Forestry Forum at the Wilcox Community Building in Wilcox.  Rob will talk about the 100 years of forest management on the Allegheny NF leading from Recovery to Resilience.  The ½ million-acre Allegheny NF is the only national forest in Pennsylvania. 

The public is invited to this presentation on the Allegheny NF.  Rob’s presentation will be of interest to ANYBODY that utilizes the Allegheny NF or the surrounding public lands for recreation, employment, or services.  The Allegheny NF is a special gem within the myriad of national forests across the eastern United States, and has a unique history. 

Rob Fallon graduated from The Pennsylvania State University in 1981 with two degrees – one in Environmental Engineering and one in Forest Science.  Rob worked in a variety of positions within the USDA-Forest Service for 41 years across five national forests.  Prior to becoming District Ranger at Marienville Ranger District in 2006, Rob worked as a field engineer, a forest engineer, a forest planner, and an environmental specialist.  Rob is still the District Ranger at Marienville, and is now the second-longest tenured District Ranger in the history of the Allegheny NF. 

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) updated drivers on a high friction surface application project impacting routes in Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, and Elk counties. These applications will increase the longevity of recently built or rehabilitated infrastructure and improve skid resistance to enhance safety for motorists at the application sites.

Due to the nature of these applications, work cannot occur in the rain. The contractor adjusted its schedule due to the recent weather and plans to start work along Route 219 at the Johnsonburg bypass in Johnsonburg Borough, Elk County, on Monday, August 28. PennDOT expects work at this location to continue through Thursday, August 31.

My son Luke and I will be calling tonight’s home opener for the Coudersport Falcons as they host the Keystone Panthers!

Game will be audio streamed on www.network1sports.com/station/wfrm

Broadcast starts at 6:50 with kickoff at 7.

Go Falcons!

HARRISBURG – The borough of Port Allegany has been awarded $500,000 toward the total replacement of the Arnold Avenue Bridge, Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) and Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) announced today.

“This is an important investment in the safety of Port Allegany residents and students who travel over the bridge to get to and from school,” Causer said. “I was pleased to support this much-needed funding.”

 *  Market times have been established after many trial times over the years.  If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly.  They are willing to try to accommodate your request.

 *  If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-544-7313 netrabaker@hughes.net]

KANE, PA – A new attraction is opening in the PA Wilds. The Wilds Sonshine Factory, a rare seed-to-still distillery with an agricultural interpretive space, is having its grand opening celebration from Friday, Aug. 25 to Sunday, Aug. 27.

Located in the Allegheny National Forest and Surrounds Landscape of the PA Wilds region, the Wilds Sonshine Factory (WSF) has produced “Sonshine” – an innovative spirit made 100 percent from sunflowers. Sonshine is trademarked as “a distilled spirit made from the sunflower plant that is planted, grown and harvested in the PA Wilds region.” Similar to how Tequila is only true Tequila if it is made from the agave plant from a certain region in Mexico, Sonshine is only Sonshine if it is made from sunflowers from the PA Wilds.

Solomon’s paused production this morning so Zito Media could install fiberoptic at our location.

Unfortunately, they didn’t show in their pre-arranged time period and didn’t bother to tell us. Apparently they don’t have the fibre run to this end of Roulette.

We’ve always gotten good service from Zito, but a phone call or message would have been nice!

Just received a call from PennDOT – Scott Majot

RE:  Michaels Corp is working on the pipeline in Northern part of Potter County

Due to road collapse in area of construction, the Hickox/Ulysses Road is COMPLETELY shut down today.

There is no detour in place.

Road will reopen at completion of their day today

Please use alternate route in the event of an emergency