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Roulette Dispatched For Wires Down
At 9:26 PM on Friday, Roulette Fire Dept. has been dispatched to Rt, 6 & Fessenden Road for wires down.
Weather Restrictions on PA Interstates For Storm
Weather related on I-86 & I-90 both directions west of NY State Line/ PA State Line, entire length within the state of Pennsylvania (Mina) All lanes open .
In response to the forecasted weather, Penn DOT advises the following vehicles are not permitted: Tractors without trailers; Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded enclosed, trailers, open trailers or tank trailers; Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded tandem trailers; Tractors towing loaded tandem trailers without chains or Alternate Traction Devices (ATDs); Enclosed unloaded or lightly loaded cargo delivery trucks/box trucks that meet the definition of a CMV; Passenger vehicles (cars, SUV’s, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers; Recreational vehicles/motorhomes; School buses, commercial buses and motor coaches, regardless of the availability of trains or ATDs; and Motorcycles.
High Wind Warning issued until Sunday, January 14 at 4:00AM EST
High Wind Warning issued January 12 at 3:31 PM EST until January 14 at 4:00 AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph early
this evening and tonight, becoming southwest 30 to 40 mph with
gusts up to 60 mph Saturday and Saturday night.
* WHERE…Wyoming, Livingston, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus,
Allegany, and Southern Erie counties.
* WHEN…Until 4 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
INSTRUCTIONS: People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY
North Versailles Man Sentenced to State Prison for Shooting at Bartender in McKean County
(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania; January 12, 2024): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the North Versailles, Pennsylvania man who fired a gun toward a bartender in Smethport has been sentenced to state prison.
During a sentencing hearing on January 11, 2024 at the McKean County Courthouse, Brian James BORRASSO, was sentenced for Aggravated Assault (Deadly Weapon Used) – Felony 1; Discharge of Weapon Into Occupied Structure – Felony 3; 3 counts Criminal Mischief – Felony 3; DUI (crash with damage and/or injury) – Misdemeanor; 5 counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person- Misdemeanor 2; and Theft – Misdemeanor 3.
The complaint filed against BORRASSO states that officers were dispatched to a shooting on August 28, 2020 that had just occurred outside of the Corner Bar located in Smethport. Employees reported that they had caught BORRASSO stealing $20 that had been left on the bar and he was escorted out of the bar. The bartender went outside of the bar to smoke a cigarette and reported to police that BORRASSO pulled his vehicle around the corner of the building in a silver SUV, pulled out a handgun, and shot two times toward her and in the direction of the building where numerous other people were inside.
BORRASSO had fled the scene before police arrival. Responding officers from Smethport and Port Allegany began to canvas the area and noticed damage to a building across the street as well as other structures in the area. They also noticed vehicle parts indicating that a vehicle had recently hit the building and other structures.
BORRASSO was apprehended after officers searched the area near Hamlin Lake Park – not far from the bar where the shooting occurred, and they observed a silver SUV with extensive rear-end damage in the grass next to the softball field. They noted the odor of alcohol emanating from BORRASSO’S breath. They patted him down for weapons and he advised them that there were guns in the glove box. Looking through the vehicle window, the officer found two pistols on the passenger side floor.
BORRASSO was sentenced to a period of incarceration in the Department of Corrections for a period of 54 months to 108 months plus 12 months of consecutive probation. He is to have no contact with the victims – including the bartender and the other persons who were in the bar at the time of the shooting. He was ordered to pay restitution for all damages and blood testing; obtain a mental health evaluation and follow through with any recommended treatment; obtain drug and alcohol treatment; and other terms. His license was suspended for 12 months as required for DUIs.
DA Shaffer explained: “The defendant’s sentence includes an enhancement due to the use of a deadly weapon. The state legislature determines the range of sentences that can be imposed against any offender by a Court for any particular offense. If a deadly weapon is used, the range of sentences is higher. In this case, the sentence for the Aggravated Assault is higher because of the use of a gun to commit the crime.”
Defendant BORRASSO is not eligible for any early reentry program.
The case was investigated by Officer Kevin R. Seipp of the Smethport Police Department.
ServSafe Food Safety Certification
ServSafe is a certification program developed by the Restaurant Association Education Foundation. The course meets certification requirements for individuals who are responsible for the safe handling of food in restaurants, schools, elder care facilities, lodges, bed and breakfasts, community centers, and other food concessions (organizations or businesses that sell or prepare food on a regular basis).
This course, taught by Rick Kralj, Penn State Educator, is scheduled for Wednesdays, February 14 and 21, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Extension office in the Gunzburger Building, 1 North Main Street, Coudersport, PA. The cost is $165/person. The registration deadline is Friday, February 9th. To register, call 877-345-0691 or go to https://extension.psu.edu/servsafe .
Warrant Issued For Stabbing Suspect
City of Olean, NY Police Department
Our Criminal Investigation unit is currently seeking the location of 23-year-old Dajon Wilcher.
Wilcher has an outstanding Arrest Warrant for stabbing two victims here in the City of Olean in August of last year on South 11th. St.
If anyone has information on a location for Wilcher please contact the Olean Police Department at 716-376-5677. Wilcher may have a different hairstyle than the photo shown.
Sunny Friday To Turn Wintry This Evening
US National Weather Service State College PA
Friday, Jan 12 @ 7:45 AM | Snow and sleet will push up through central PA early this evening, beginning between 4pm and 7pm from south to north. A general 2-4 inches of snow is expected across the northern mountains, with isolated 5 inch amounts possible. The wind will pick up late this afternoon into tonight, with gusts over 50 mph possible in the Laurel Highlands. Rainfall amounts will generally be between 0.75 and 1.00 inch, with locally higher amounts possible. We do not expect widespread flooding, but isolated minor flooding is possible.
Think About It
Trials, Is There a Purpose?
by
Pastor B.J. Knefley
Do you like the trials and struggles of life? I don’t know of any that would say they do. In fact, I’m sure that many would feel that we don’t need them, yet they come anyway.
Some have said that the trials and struggles of life serve to make us stronger. Do they? Are they teaching moments that we all seem to need from time to time or are there other ways that we could learn the same lesson without the experience?
I, like many, like to be in control. Having our ducks in a row and everything fitting into its proper place is the way we like it. Having no control disrupts our sense of security and normalcy. Are we living in a fantasy world when we think that we can control everything and everyone? Perhaps so, but that doesn’t stop us from trying. We like predictable. We want to know what’s coming around the corner. We don’t like surprises because they disrupt our sense of power and control.
The Apostle James shared that the various trials and tribulations are to be welcomed because of the many things that they produce in us. How many get excited about this? Probably not many, but the truth is, they do create good things in us, things that we could probably not learn in any other way. So, do I just gracefully resign myself to the fact that trials will come and that I just need to go along with it? Perhaps not.
I believe that it comes down to outlook. Is the thing I’m experiencing right now happening to me or for me? If I step out of the victim position, I start to see that even though I may not be able to control the circumstance I can make it work for me. I can choose to not be a victim of it but rather one who allows it to move me into a better place. Giving into the trial only gives our power away. We need to understand that even though it may have knocked me down, it is still my responsibility to get back up. Think about it.
Four members of the Famous Wabbit 4-H Club showed their market livestock at the 108th 2024 Pennsylvania Farm Show held January 6th – 13th in Harrisburg.
North Central Supply And the “Shops of Quarterwest”
A reminder to all of our customers. Starting this week, we will only be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday for our winter hours until March.
New shipment of double hung vinyl replacement Windows have arrived…prices start @ $60.00
Multiple sizes available…best prices around..( please do not call asking for sizes, too many to check)..
Save money and make the drive to Galeton…
Port Allegany High School music students to attend the PMEA District 2 Band Festival in Bradford
Five Port Allegany High School music students have been selected to attend the PMEA District 2 Band Festival January 11-13 at Bradford Area High School.
The students have been preparing for a program of music under the direction of Dr. Nathan Rhinert from Mansfield University.
During the event, students will audition for chair placement and the opportunity to advance to the Region Band Festival in February.
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY NIGHT…
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
321 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST
FRIDAY NIGHT…
* WHAT…Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE…Warren, McKean, Potter, Elk, Cameron and Clearfield
Counties.
* WHEN…From noon Friday to midnight EST Friday night.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
Seniors 2 Seniors Program
The Potter County Education Council, Tri-Co Connections, the Potter County Human Services Area Agency on Aging, and our local school districts are continuing to team up to implement a county-wide program called Seniors 2 Seniors. This program teaches basic computer skills, digital literacy, and cybersecurity to senior citizens so that they have the skills and knowledge to utilize the many benefits of high-speed Internet. As a part of this program, local high school students volunteer to provide on-site support to each of the adults who participate in the course.
The Seniors 2 Seniors technology course is being offered at the Ulysses Senior Center on Wednesdays, March 6 – April 10, 2024, from 12:45 – 2:15 p.m. This course will also be offered in Galeton on Wednesdays, April 17 – May 22, 2024. The registration deadline for the Ulysses course is Wednesday, February 28th. Register yourself, a parent, or grandparent by calling (814) 274-4877 or by stopping by the Potter County Education Council office at 5 Water Street in Coudersport.
ROULETTE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JANUARY MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA January 11, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
Roulette Township
January 11, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
80 Railroad Ave., Roulette, PA, Potter County
CALL TO ORDER:
Kyle Maxson with sub-division
Public Comment
RVFD Call Statistics Report
Water/Sewer Report
Roadmaster Report
December 14, 2023 Monthly Meeting Minutes
December 28, 2023 Special Monthly Meeting Minutes
Unpaid bills for January 11, 2024
December 2023 Profit & Loss & Balance Sheet
OLD BUSINESS:
Review appointments for Organizational meeting
Re-open the budget
NEW BUSINESS:
Letters of interest for auditor position
Portable radios from Port Allegany Boro
Potter County Conservation District Grant Application
Chapter 94 Proposal
OTHER BUSINESS:
CORRESPONDENCE & INFORMATIONAL:
Real Estate Taxes for December
Realty Transfer Taxes for December
Erb Inspections, Inc. monthly report for December
5.9% increase in laboratory testing
ADJOURN:
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to ALLSHOUSE TERRENCE L JR in Corydon Township, McKean County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/03/2024 to ALLSHOUSE TERRENCE L JR in Corydon Township, McKean county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-01-03 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Training for Commissioners/MCCF grant applicants set for January 16
Photo: One of the projects funded by the 2022 ARPA grants was a new pavilion along the MJ2KB Trail. An additional $250,000 is available in 2024. McKean County nonprofit organizations and faith-based organizations are invited to apply for a grant. Learn more by attending a special meeting on January 16.
Local nonprofits and faith-based organizations in need of funding to enhance an existing program or to help start a new program are encouraged to apply for a grant from the $250,000 in funding to be distributed in 2024 through the McKean County Commissioners and McKean County Community Foundation (MCCF) partnership.
Applicants are invited to attend an informational meeting and grant writing training on Tuesday, January 16. The meeting will be available either by Zoom or in person at the Seneca Highlands IU9 office in Smethport at 4:30 pm. Organizations are asked to please register by emailing mccf@mckeancountyfoundation.org.
ALLEGANY COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS AGENDA – January 10, 2024
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ALLEGANY COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS
AGENDA – January 10, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – Legislator James M. Rumfelt
INVOCATION – Legislator Dwight R. Fanton
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
- Board Meeting Minutes of December 20, 2023 – motion to approve
- Organization Meeting Minutes of January 2, 2024 – motion to approve
ON THE DESKS:
- Report of IntraFund Transfers and Tax Bill Corrections Approved by the County Administrator in December 2023.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS, ETC.
- Correspondence from Houghton University and Alfred State College inviting Board members to join them in honoring the Leadership Allegany Class of 2024 on Friday, January 26.
- Correspondence from the Allegany County Industrial Development Agency (ACIDA) dated December 26, 2023, forwarding a Notice of Public Hearing Resolution regarding the Pic Development Holding Corp. Project at 59 Main Street in the Village and Town of Almond.
- Correspondence from the ACIDA dated December 26, 2023, forwarding a Notice of Public Hearing set for January 8, 2024, at 7 p.m. regarding the Pic Development Holding Corp. Project at 59 Main Street in the Village and Town of Almond.
- Correspondence from the Potter County, Pennsylvania, Commissioners regarding updates to their 2019 Potter County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
- The Corporate Compliance Committee meeting minutes of October 10, 2023, were filed in the Clerk of the Board’s Office on January 9, 2024.
APPOINTMENTS:
- Certification from the Personnel Committee appointing Heather Bedow as Executive Secretary of Workers Compensation.
RESOLUTIONS:
- Resolution Intro. Nos. 3-24 through 27-24 (Please note that Resolution Intro. Nos. 3-24, 4-24, and 28-24 were not pre-filed and will require a 2/3 vote to consider from the floor.)
AUDITS
ADJOURN
Wind Advisory Until 7 PM Today
Wind Advisory issued January 10 at 12:08PM EST until January 10 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* WHERE…Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming,
Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany
counties.
* WHEN…Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few 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
Public Comments Solicited Through Feb. 3
The draft plan is available at the Potter County website,
https://pottercountypa.net/post.php?pid=24
If you have comments in reference to the plan, please forward your comments, in writing, to Potter County Department of Emergency Services, 20 Mockingbird Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915 or email your comments to pcema@pottercountypa.net
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the consultant for the hazard mitigation plan update, Adam Leister, Senior GIS Consultant with MCM Consulting Group, Inc. at aleister@mcmconsultinggrp.com
Seniors 2 Seniors Program
The Potter County Education Council, Tri-Co Connections, the Potter County Human Services Area Agency on Aging, and our local school districts are continuing to team up to implement a county-wide program called Seniors 2 Seniors.
This program teaches basic computer skills, digital literacy, and cybersecurity to senior citizens so that they have the skills and knowledge to utilize the many benefits of high-speed Internet. As a part of this program, local high school students volunteer to provide on-site support to each of the adults who participate in the course.
The Seniors 2 Seniors technology course is being offered at the Ulysses Senior Center on Wednesdays, March 6 – April 10, 2024, from 12:45 – 2:15 p.m. This course will also be offered in Galeton on Wednesdays, April 17 – May 22, 2024. The registration deadline for the Ulysses course is Wednesday, February 28th.
Register yourself, a parent, or grandparent by calling (814) 274-4877 or by stopping by the Potter County Education Council office at 5 Water Street in Coudersport.
