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Shapiro Administration Plugs More Than 130 Orphaned & Abandoned Wells in Just 11 Months
December 06, 2023
Under Governor Shapiro’s leadership and harnessing historic federal funding, the PA Department of Environmental Protection has dramatically ramped up capping and plugging, reducing methane emissions, improving public health, and creating jobs in Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg, PA – Bringing an unprecedented focus to well-capping efforts and leveraging millions in historic federal funding, the Shapiro Administration has capped and plugged 132 wells under Governor Shapiro’s leadership – plugging more wells in the Governor’s first 11 months than in the previous eight years combined.
Capping and plugging orphaned and abandoned wells improves public health, reduces planet-warming methane emissions, and creates good-paying jobs. That’s why, from Day One of his Administration, Governor Shapiro directed the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to draw down as much federal funding as possible to cap and plug the orphaned and abandoned wells that dot Pennsylvania.
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 2, 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.
Seneca Resources Issued Permits For 4 New Gas Wells in Norwich Township
| PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Norwich Twp Township |
| Description: Gas permit issued on 11/30/2023 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC for site SGL 30 WT 2716 406HU 53849 in Norwich Twp township, McKean county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-11-30 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, permit, drilling, Gas |
| PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Norwich Twp Township |
| Description: Gas permit issued on 11/30/2023 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC for site SGL 30 WT 2716 405HU 53848 in Norwich Twp township, McKean county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-11-30 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, permit, drilling, Gas |
| PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Norwich Twp Township |
| Description: Gas permit issued on 11/30/2023 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC for site SGL 30 WT 2716 404HU 53847 in Norwich Twp township, McKean county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-11-30 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, permit, drilling, Gas |
| PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Norwich Twp Township |
| Description: Gas permit issued on 11/30/2023 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC for site SGL 30 WT 2716 403HU 53846 in Norwich Twp township, McKean county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-11-30 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, permit, drilling, Gas |
PA Permit Violations Issued in Lafayette Twp., McKean County
| PA Permit Violation Issued to HORIZONTAL EXPLORATION LLC in Lafayette Township, McKean County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/30/2023 to HORIZONTAL EXPLORATION LLC in Lafayette Township, McKean county. OGA3220(A) – PLUGGING REQUIREMENTS – Failure to plug the well upon abandoning it. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-11-30 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
One Vehicle Crash In Foster Twp.
On December 6 at 9:17 am Derrick City Fire and Bradford City Ambulance were dispatched to 809 S. Kendall Ave. for a one-vehicle crash into a tree with heavy damage. The occupant is self extricated. 911 received the call from an automated crash report system.
ADVANTAGE METAL POWDERS PRESENTS CHECK
Elk County- Jason Gabler, St. Marys Area United Way Corporate Campaign Chair, also owner of Advantage Metal Powders, Jim Ryan, United Way Vice-President; and Doug Bauer, United Way Payroll Committee Chair accepted a generous donation on behalf of the United Way from Advantage.
Advantage is one of the many companies who give corporate donations and support the United Way through a payroll program. Advantage allows employees to have monthly deductions from their paychecks to benefit the St. Marys Area United Way.
MoreUPMC Magee-Womens Hospital Named to U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, a global leader in women’s health care and research, has been recognized as a 2022-2023 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News & World Report.
“UPMC Magee welcomes more than 10,000 babies a year into the world, and this honor is a testament to our teams’ commitment of providing the highest-quality maternity care to the families in our regions,” said Richard Beigi, MD, president of UPMC Magee. “We provide maternity care throughout all the regions that UPMC serves via our women’s health service line, and we are honored to provide our expectant parents with safe, high-quality patient experiences. It’s a privilege to serve our communities in this manner, and we take this responsibility very seriously.”
In addition to UPMC Magee, UPMC Harrisburg and UPMC Williamsport also have been recognized as High Performing in Maternity Care.
The annual evaluation is designed to assist expectant parents, in consultation with their doctors, in making informed decisions about where to receive maternity care. This is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.
U.S. News evaluated nearly 650 hospitals that provide high-quality labor & delivery services for uncomplicated pregnancies for its 2022-2023 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. Fewer than half of all hospitals that offer maternity care and participated in the survey received a High Performing designation.
To be recognized among the Best Hospitals for Maternity, hospitals had to excel on multiple quality metrics that matter to expectant families, including C-section rates in lower-risk pregnancies, newborn complication rates, exclusive breast milk feeding rates, early elective delivery rates and vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) rates, among other measures.
Crary Hose Fire Company Elects Same Officers For 2024
Crary Hose Company
Last night, Crary Hose elected our 2024 Officers. We will have the same roster for 2024. Thank you to everyone who served in 2023 and recommitted to serving again in 2024.
Roulette Township water line flushing is completed
Roulette Township
The line flushing is completed, please run your cold water to remove the dirt from your lines if necessary.
Potter County Artisan Co-op schedules classes in December
The Potter County Artisan Co-op in Coudersport is planning several classes over the next few weeks.
Laurie Angood will teach a Holiday Adult Watercolor Painting Class on Thursday, December 7, from 6 – 8 pm. Students will paint holiday themed cards. The cost for the class is $35.00. Christmas treats and materials provided.
Paint a Gourd Christmas Ornament Class will be taught by Danette Wightman, Saturday, December 9, 2 – 5 pm. All supplies included for the price of $20.00.
Paint and build a wooden Christmas Gnome with Renee White on Saturday, December 16, 10 am – 2 pm. Cost is $45.00 and incudes supplies.
A holiday Needle-felting ‘Take what you make’ class will be held with Danika DeCarlo Tuesday, December 19, 5 – 7 pm. Cost is $25.00 and includes supplies.
The Young Artisan Holiday Party will be held on Thursday, December 28, 3-4:30 pm. $20.00 includes holiday treats and painting supplies.
To register for these classes, please call the center at 814-274-8165. The co-op is located at 227 N. Main Street and is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday.
New UAHS vascular surgeon to lead Thursday’s Walk with a Doc
BRADFORD, PA – Thomas Langan, MD, MBA, RPVI, the new vascular surgeon at Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS) will be leading the December Walk with a Doc. The walk will take place on Thursday, December 7 at 5pm. The event is hosted by Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and the Guidance Center (TGC) and will take place at Richard E. McDowell Trail on Campus Drive.
The walk is free and open to everyone. Not only will Dr. Langan be leading the walk but will be educating participants prior to the walk. His discussion topic will be peripheral arterial disease.
If interested, please register at walkwithadoc.org/Ewaiver.
An alternate indoor location has been reserved for the event in the case of inclement winter weather. The location is the University of Pitt at Bradford Fitness Center located at 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA 16701. Any changes in the location will be announced on the Walk with a Doc Bradford Facebook Page the day of the event.
Duke Center Man Convicted of Rape of a Child
(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania; December 5, 2023): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, following a two-day jury trial at the McKean County Courthouse, Sebastian Vancamp, of Duke Center, was convicted of sex crimes against a female when she was age 11 and 12.
The testimony included that, between December, 2019 and December, 2021, Vancamp would meet the juvenile victim at various places in Duke Center where he would engage in sexual intercourse with her. The crimes were discovered after the juvenile told school personnel who reported the crimes to Childline.
Trooper Eric Thompson of the Pennsylvania State Police received the report from Childline and investigated that case.
Vancamp was convicted of 2 counts Rape of Child (Felony 1); 2 Counts Statutory Sexual Assault (Felony 2); Corruption of Minors (Felony 3); Indecent Assault (Felony 3); and 4 counts Indecent Assault (Misdemeanor). The jury found him not guilty of additional counts of Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse. The jury also found that Vancamp’s action were a course of conduct.
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 2, 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.
USDA and EPA Strengthen Partnership to Improve Access to Modern and Affordable Wastewater Infrastructure for People in Rural America
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Farah Ahmad today announced that USDA is strengthening its partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a network of 25 organizations to help people in rural and underserved communities access affordable, modern and safe wastewater infrastructure.
The actions being announced today further the continued collaborations between both agencies to revitalize the nation’s wastewater infrastructure, improve water quality and protect the health of people living in rural areas.
“Decentralized wastewater systems are an integral component of our nation’s wastewater infrastructure, especially in rural areas where centralized treatment is often too expensive or unavailable,” Ahmad said. “USDA is committed to doing everything we can to ensure every family in America has access to modern, reliable wastewater infrastructure. That’s why we are strengthening our partnership with EPA to help historically underserved communities identify and pursue federal funding opportunities to address their wastewater needs. These efforts have enormous impact because when we invest in rural infrastructure, we invest in the livelihoods and health of people in rural America.”
To learn more, read full NEWS RELEASE.
Port Allegany Called For Natural Gas Leak
At 11:30 AM on Tuesday, Port Allegany Fire Dept. has been called to 1238 North Open Brook Road for a natural gas leak outside in the roadway.
Santa in the Shay Saturday, Dec. 9th from 12 to 3
Duration: 3 hr
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
Saturday, December 9, 2023
12 PM – 3 PM
$5.00/Adult, $5.00/Youth (ages 4 to 11), Children 3 & under- FREE
He must be taking a break from his sleigh, because Santa is going to be in the Shay locomotive at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum on December 9, 2023, from 12 to 3 PM, to hear your holiday wish list.
Take an instant photo with St. Nick and make a super simple family-crafted ornament. Enjoy cookies and hot cocoa. Browse a holiday bazaar of local artisans. Admission to the Santa in the Shay event also includes admission to the Lumber Museum’s exhibit galleries, so take the opportunity to learn some lumber and forest history with your family!
Be sure to dress warmly and wear boots because Santa and the Shay locomotive are outside in an un-heated building. There could be snow on the ground too, so be prepared. Guest will also have to climb a short flight of stairs to make their way into the cab of the locomotive, but Santa can come out to meet you as needed.
ATTENTION ROULETTE WATER CUSTOMERS
Roulette Township
ATTENTION ROULETTE WATER CUSTOMERS: The flushing will resume tomorrow at 8 a.m. Due to circumstances throughout the day they were unable to finish today. They will start flushing at River Street and Railroad Avenue and work their way through Main Street and beyond. We apologize that the majority of the flushing did not occur today and will try to finish it up tomorrow.
Madison Ness is the Student of the Week at Seneca Highlands CTC
Madison Ness is the Student of the Week for the week of December 4th, 2023. She is participating in the afternoon session of the Early Childhood Education program at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center.
Madison is a senior enrolled at Smethport Area High School. Upon graduation, Madison is going to attend St Bonaventure University to further her education in Early Childhood Education.
Madison works for the Smethport 21ST CCLC After School Program. Her extracurriculars include the following: 4-H Club Member, Basketball Team, Cheerleading Squad, 4-H Teen Council President and last year she traveled to Washington D.C. as a delegate to represent her state in the National 4-H Conference. She is also a member of the National Technical Honor Society.
Madison enjoys spending time with her animals and playing sports in her free time. We look forward to her efforts paying off as she strives to attain her Child Development Associate credential in the near future.
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Disabled Vehicle on Lynn Hall Hill
At 12:20 PM on Monday, Port Allegany Fire Dept. dispatched to Lynn Hall Hill for a disabled vehicle in the roadway.
RECALLED.