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The Potter-Tioga Maple weekend is celebrating their 21st year of hosting the art of maple syrup creation. There are 17 participating farms and educational experiences throughout the two counties on March 15 and 16 from 10 AM - 4 PM. Photo by Andy Lychalk, Jr.
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Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 3/03/2023 to EQT ARO LLC in Cascade Twp, Lycoming county. 78a56(a) – TEMPORARY STORAGE – Operator failed to contain regulated substances and wastes used at or generated at a well site in a tank, series of tanks or other storage structures approved by the Department.
OLEAN, NY- Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), parent company of Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), announce the appointment of Hasan Rizvi, MD, hematologist and oncologist, to Foothills Medical Group.
Dr. Rizvi specializes in treating a number of blood disorders and cancers including breast, lung, prostate, testicular, colon, thyroid, rectal and anal cancers, non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin lymphoma, anemia, chronic leukemias, bleeding disorders, and hypercoagulable disorders.
“Dr. Rizvi’s over 30 years of experience in oncology and hematology will certainly enhance the services we offer to the community,” said Jill Owens, MD, president, BRMC, OGH. “With our current affiliation with Roswell Park Cancer Center and an experienced team of physicians we’re able to provide comprehensive quality care to patients close to home. Patients will have access in our community to get high quality cancer care,” she said.
Patients don’t have to travel long distances for cancer treatment with the Roswell Park affiliation. The partnership with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center provides patients in the region with the same quality of care offered at Roswell but much closer to home.
“I treat a wide variety of blood diseases and cancers but I also recommend patients get screened for these types of diseases as early as possible. We conduct aggressive blood screening tests to help with early detection which is key when treating these types of conditions,” said Hasan Rizvi, MD. “We encourage everyone and welcome them to get screened, especially if you have high risk factors for cancer including family history of cancer, tobacco and alcohol use, and ultraviolet radiation from the sun among other factors. Even if a patient needs a second opinion, I am here to assist in improving their quality of life.”
Dr. Rizvi earned a medical degree at the Dow Medical University in Karachi, Pakistan. He completed a pathology residency at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY, an internal medicine residency at the Bronx VA and Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, and hematology and oncology fellowships at Winthrop University in Mineola, NY and St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boston, MA. Dr. Rizvi has board certifications in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hematology.
“This is my passion in life – I love helping people,” said Dr. Rizvi. “Through my work I am able to create the quintessential relationship – I am helping patients with their health but they also help me grow as a person. This special relationship is what I’m grateful for every day. Having that connection with my patients and community is what was so appealing about this area; the small town, close-knit community.”
Outside of work, Rizvi enjoys travelling, movies, music, and photography.
He is currently accepting new patients at Barry Street Health Center located at 528 North Barry St., Olean, NY, and he will be soon seeing patients at Bradford Regional Medical Center located at 116 Interstate Parkway, Suite 22, Bradford, PA. Appointments can be made by calling (716) 543-3255.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will begin work this week to trim and remove trees on various routes in McKean County. This work will enhance driver safety and extend the life of the roadway surface.
Work is expected to take approximately 4-8 weeks to complete. All work will be done during daylight hours and is weather dependent. Drivers may encounter short delays as roadway flaggers enforce an alternating traffic pattern during this operation. Drivers should remain alert for flaggers and slow-moving or stopped traffic.
Richardson Tree and Landscape Co. of New Wilmington, PA will be working on the following roads in McKean County:
Route 246 in Foster and Otto Townships, east of Bradford and on either side of Route 646
Route 646 in Foster and Otto Townships, northeast of Bradford between Route 346 and the New York state line.
Later this spring, Patriot Tree Surgeons of Allentown, PA will work at the following location:
Route 219 in Hamlin Township, south of Lantz Corners
Tree trimming and removal provide “daylighting” to the roadway, allowing sunlight to speed snow and ice melt during winter. It also enhances sight distance at some locations and lessens the potential for old and dead trees to fall onto the road.
Ever wake up from a deep sleep to a burning sensation in your throat? Maybe chronic coughing? We’ve all enjoyed a night out to a nice dinner, maybe pizza, a drink or two, and chocolate for dessert. Then a few hours later, while in bed, maybe regret that decision to have that last piece of pepperoni pizza. Heartburn and digestive issues hit us all at one time or another in our lives, it’s important to know how to prevent it and how to deal with it.
Levi Howard, a student in Mr. Bryant’s Networking and Security shop at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center, earned his PC Pro certification on March 3, 2023. Levi is a sophomore from Port Allegany School District. Levi is also a member of the CTC’s Cyberpatriot team. Levi’s certificate is backed with a $1000 employment guarantee ensuring his skills are workforce-ready.
For more information on the Networking and Security program, feel free to contact Mr. Bryant at bbryant@iu9ctc.org or (814) 642-2573. For more information of the benefits of the industry certifications, go to https://w3.testout.com/certification/certhome.
Congratulations to Makayla Alcorn for receiving the student of the week award for culinary arts! It’s impressive that she is a graduating senior, plays softball, and is a cheer coach for Port Allegany High school. She must be very dedicated and hardworking to excel in all of these areas
Seth Benson sounds like a very involved and accomplished student! He is a senior in SHCTC Culinary Arts program and is also involved in various extracurricular activities such as Student Advisory committee, Yearbook, peer helper, Chorus, and theater. He is likely a well-rounded individual with a variety of interests and talents. Seth is also a member of the crosstown missionary alliance church.
Hayden Leet is the Student of the Week at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center. Hayden is a senior from Smethport Area School District and is a third year welding student at the CTC. He is good at problem solving and making adjustments as needed. He has completed his SP2s, OSHA 10 and ToolingU safety certifications, along with many AWS style welding tests.
Wellsboro, Pa., March 7, 2023 – UPMC’s Renew You program is hosting a Fit & Fab morning of movement for women on Saturday, March 25, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Deane Center, 104 Main St., Wellsboro.
During the event, providers from UPMC and instructors from Tioga County Branch YMCA will offer health and wellness education in addition to exercise opportunities and fun activities. Healthy refreshments from Wellsboro Nutrition will also be offered, along with the chance to receive a UPMC giveaway for those who pre-register.
UPMC’s Renew You is a free membership program open to everyone ages 18 through 54 designed to motivate and inspire positive lifestyle changes. This program emphasizes total well-being by supporting a healthy mind, body, and spirit through engaging educational events.
To pre-register for the Fit & Fab event, call 814-274-5550. To learn more about Renew You and to sign-up for a membership, go to UPMC.com/RenewYou.
Station 44 has responded to multiple incidents since the snow storm began last evening.
As of 22:47 Station 44 was dispatched to Portage Township for a Tree Down. Chief 44 (J.Rooney) arrived on scene, recalling all units. Penndot had removed tree.
As of 23:47 Station 44 was dispatched to Wharton Township for Wires Down. Capt 44 (A.Bothell) had command, reporting roadway open at 00:30.
As of 05:53 Station 44 was dispatched to Sylvania Township for a Tree Down. Chief 44-10 (J.Burgett) arrived and reported trees had been removed by Penndot.
As of 06:53 Station 44 was dispatched to the Austin Boro for Wires Down on a Structure. Chief 44-20 (B.Brooks) & Chief 44-30 (S.Hostetlar) responded. Chief 44-20 (B.Brooks) had command, notified West Penn Power and with no immediate danger turned the scene over to home owner.
As of 08:00 Chief 44-60 (T.Orlowski) reported Wires Down in Portage Township. Chief 44-20 (B.Brooks) reported roadway clear at 08:18.
As of 09:37 Station 44 has been dispatched to Summit Township for a Pole Fire. Chief 44 (J.Rooney) & Patrol 44-24 with Chief 44-20 (B.Brooks) has responded.
A predicted snow event turned out to be more than expected which brought out the SFD to respond to several calls over a 4 hour period. The first dispatch came in at 2020 hours for Fire Police to close Rt 6 hill.
Snow was falling at a rate of 2+ inches per hour causing nearly impossible road conditions for a few hours. Heavy wet snow began snapping tree limbs, pulling wires down and caused a power outage in Smethport for over an hour. All calls were handled and members were back at Station 2 at aprx 0045. Chief 2 had command.
Norman A.”Doc” Hicks, DDS, 92, a longtime resident of Coudersport, went to be with the Lord, on Monday, March 6, 2023, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Doc’s final 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 announced with a full obituary.
