NEWS

(McKean  County, Pennsylvania: January 9, 2024):  District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, following a sentencing hearing at the McKean County Courthouse on January  4^th, the Kane woman whose baby suffered a near-fatal fentanyl overdose while in her care, has been sentenced to state prison.  

Amanda Zampogna, of Kane, was sentenced to 15 months to 30 months and 30 months concurrent probation for Endangering the Welfare of a Child – Felony.  On July 22, 2023, the baby was rushed to the Kane Hospital for the effects of a drug overdose after Zampogna’s drug paraphernalia containing fentanyl was left in the baby’s reach.  The baby was then taken to a Pittsburgh hospital for care.  Blood tests of the baby revealed the presence of fentanyl and xylazine.  The baby has made a full recovery. 

Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center is excited to recognize Beau Shelley, a dedicated junior in our Culinary Arts program, as our Student of the Week! Beau stands out for his exceptional leadership skills, setting an inspiring example for fellow students in their culinary journey. Beyond excelling in the program, Beau plans to pursue further education and dreams of exploring international cuisines as a journeyman chef. Notably, Beau has also been an accomplished wrestler at Port Allegany SD for the past 8 years.

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, January 13, 2024, through Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website.

Due to inclement weather and foreseeable weather forecast, Pike Township Board of Supervisors meeting has been cancelled for tonight and will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10, 2024, starting at 5:00pm. The meeting will take place at 79 Germania Street, Galeton, PA 16922.

The agenda is available upon request by contacting the Secretary at 570-660-6369 or by email at piketownship20@gmail.com. 

Potter County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council Meeting

Scheduled for today – January 9^th 2024 – has been Cancelled.

A make-up meeting will be scheduled in the near future, and all will be advised.

Thank you everyone – stay home – keep warm – and stay safe.

Star Hose Company #1

***WORKING FIRE***

Box 3-2 was dispatched at 2:12 this afternoon for a house fire on North Main Street in the Borough. Chief 310 arrived to find a working fire in a single-family residence and requested a second alarm. Engine 3 arrived and went to work securing their own water supply, stretching a hose line to the interior of the house, initiating a search, and placing ground ladders. Squad 3 and Rescue 3 arrived soon after and assisted with fire attack. Fire was found on the first floor and basement and a family dog was rescued from the house. Units from Roulette, Smethport, Eldred Boro, and Coudersport assisted on scene with overhaul.

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Congratulations to the Coudersport Spudgrowers FFA chapter who had 5 members earn their Keystone Degree and 10 earn their FFA jacket! What an outstanding accomplishment! We’re so proud of our FFA. Thank you to Mrs. Kellogg for her support of the program and its students.

(McKean County, Pennsylvania)—- January 9^th marks Law Enforcement Appreciation Day – a day set aside to recognize the difficult work of our area law enforcement. 

They sacrifice their time, their own peacefulness, and, sometimes, their lives.

Every day, we should remember our officers and honor those sacrifices.

Their willingness to make those sacrifices at their own peril is exceptional. 

But we are lucky that so many McKean County residents do.

No officer knows what his shift will become.  Whether a violent domestic incident to a seemingly routine traffic stop – any encounter can turn deadly.  Yet they respond as if they have put that knowledge out of their minds.

It is our privilege to work with these officers. 

Penn State Extension of Potter County will offer a Private Applicator Pesticide Short Course on Wednesday, January 31^st and Thursday, February 1^st from 9 am to 3:30 pm. at their office in the Gunzburger Building, Room #216, Coudersport, PA. This course helps to prepare attendees for the PA Department of Ag private pesticide certification ex

am. Find out what you need for certification to safely apply restricted-use pesticides on your farm or other property.

High School Seniors & Parents! College Scholarship Workshop ~ January 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM. Virtual Event ~ Join us from anywhere! You will receive the Zoom link when you register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/75TBJ3S. Contact Amy Goode at the CEC with questions. 814-781-3437 or amy@communityedcenter.com.  The session will be recorded for students who cannot attend due to extracurricular activities; however, registration is required to receive the Zoom Link for the live session and the recording.

The Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) is accepting grant applications through January 15 from non-profit organizations and schools that provide educational services for the Pre-K community. The grants are available from the Elk County Society for Special Services Fund (ECSSS).

The ECCSS fund was established to assist any nonprofit agency that provides services for the purposes of providing Pre-K education. The purpose of the grant should be to improve programs that are already established or to develop new programs. This fund will not cover direct operating expenses of an agency, rather it hopes to enhance an organization’s programs.

Some of the Elk County Society for Special Services grant awards from past grant cycles were a $2,000 grant to the Johnsonburg Pre K for a new curriculum, and a $3,000 grant to Dickinson Center Inc for  Parents as Teachers program, $2,000 to St. Leo School for program supplies and equipment, and $1,000 to the Ridgway YMCA for IPads.

For instructions on how to apply for a grant, go to the Foundation website at www.elkcountyfoundation.org. Contact our office at 834-2125 with any questions. The Elk County Community Foundation is a non-profit grant-making organization dedicated to improving the lives of people in our geographic area by partnering with philanthropic donors to help them meet their charitable goals.