Dog Found On Rt. 6 In Coudersport
NEWS
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
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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.
Windy Wednesday In Store
Wind Advisory issued January 9 at 10:45PM EST until January 10 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE…Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming,
Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties.
* WHEN…Until 7 PM EST Wednesday. There will be a temporary lull
in winds for a few hours overnight. Winds will then increase
again close to Lake Erie late tonight and early Wednesday
morning, with stronger winds then spreading east through the day
Wednesday.
* 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
Introduction to Microsoft Word (Word I)
Introduction to Microsoft Word (Word I) is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the basic features and functionalities of Microsoft Word. Throughout the class, you will learn how to create, edit, and format documents using various tools and techniques, such as the Quick Access toolbar, the Format Painter, and the Spelling and Grammar Checker. Topics covered include document formatting, page layout, undoing/redoing commands, setting margins and page orientation, inserting tables, making bulleted and numbered lists, using templates, and much more. By the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation in using Microsoft Word for various personal and professional purposes.
This class, taught by Ron Keeney, Professor in the Computer Science Department at Alfred State College of Technology, is scheduled for Friday, January 19, 2024 (Word I) from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street. The cost is $59 per person. Register today! Visit www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877.
Andover will host “Coffee with Democrats”
Accepting donations for MLK Jr. National Day of Service
Belmont, NY – The Allegany County Democratic Committee (ACDC) invites all registered Democrats to attend its first monthly “Coffee with Democrats” of the year on Saturday, January 13th in Andover. The event is free and runs from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Coffee and light snacks will be served. Sign up here to attend.
ACDC is collecting for the Alfred Area Food Pantry as its National Day of Service project and will happily accept donated items at this event. Here is a list of items requested by the Pantry board:
- Coffee / Tea / Cocoa Mix
- Baking Mixes
- Soap / Deodorant
- Toothpaste / Toothbrushes / Mouthwash / Dental Floss
- Shampoo / Conditioner
- Feminine products
- Adult Incontinence Products
- Toilet Paper
- Donations by check made to “Alfred Area Food Pantry”
The Eliot Ness Museum Thanks Donors
Eliot Ness Museum
The Eliot Ness Museum would like to thank these generous and thoughtful donors for their support during its recent 2024 fundraising campaign. It’s support like this that assures a bright future for the Eliot Ness Museum:
PITT-BRADFORD MARKS MLK BIRTHDAY WITH SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK
BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will mark the Jan. 15 birthday of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a week of social justice activities.
“Dr. King believed in the power of service to others, emphasizing that everyone has a responsibility to contribute to their communities for collective impact,” said Angela Wolfe, associate dean of student affairs. “One aspect of his legacy that remains particularly relevant is the importance of community leadership through volunteerism. It reminds us of the importance of service to others and volunteering not only honors his memory but also serves as a catalyst for positive change.”
While the university is closed and classes are not in session on Jan. 15, students will travel to Canticle Farm in Allegany, N.Y., to work on the Community Supported Agriculture vegetable farm. Other students will take part in a service project at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
WINTER TURKEY SIGHTING SURVEY TO BEGIN
The Game Commission is asking for the public’s help finding turkey flocks to trap for ongoing turkey projects.
Beginning next week, Pennsylvanians are encouraged to report the location of any turkey flocks they see. Information is being collected online at https://pgcdatacollection.pa.gov/TurkeyBroodSurvey from Jan. 15 through March 15.
Visitors to that webpage will be asked to provide the date of the sighting, the location, and the type of land (public, private or unknown) where birds are seen, among other things.