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Core Boring Work Scheduled on Route 255 North of Treasure Lake Gate
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advising motorists that traffic delays should be expected mid-to-late January on Route 255, north of the Treasure Lake Gate in Clearfield County.
Starting Wednesday, January 18 and running through Friday, January 27, crews will be taking core borings on Route 255 near Hungry Hollow Road. The core boring work is being done in relation to a future bridge replacement project on Route 255. All work is weather and schedule dependent.
In order to perform the work, an alternating traffic pattern will be enforced by flaggers in the roadway. Drivers should anticipate short travel delays as this work takes place during daylight hours.
Motorists are encouraged to “Know Before They Go” by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
William Ice from Austin is Seneca Highlands CTC Student of the Week
William Ice from Austin is in his third year of the welding program. He has become a reliable leader in the shop, completing all of his assignments, working on special projects and programming cuts on the CNC plasma table. He is routinely ahead of where he needs to be and is always looking for additional work or projects to get on. William has a great work ethic and will be a great addition to wherever he begins his career .
Acting 101: Learn the Fundamentals of Acting
Calling all thespians! So you’ve never acted before but would love to? Come learn the essential skills needed to be on the stage. Even if you are not a novice, this is an excellent opportunity to refresh those skills and maybe learn something new to add to your repertoire, such as improvisation or different techniques. The local theatrical group, Potter-McKean Players, has plans to offer productions in the upcoming months. This course will teach you what you need to be ready for those auditions.
This 4-part course will be taught by local director Paul Herzig and actor Jared Empson, of Eliot Ness Fest fame. The classes will take place on Tuesdays, January 10 – January 31, 2023 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost of the course is $25 per person. Class size is limited, so register today at www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877.
Roulette Dispatched For Tree Down
At 7:02 PM on Wednesday, Roulette Fire Dept. called to a tree down on Rt. 6 near Reed Run Road,
State Police Announces Zero Fatalities in New Year’s Holiday Crash and Enforcement Results
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police investigated 481 motor vehicle crashes, which had no fatalities and injured 108 people during the New Year’s holiday weekend from Dec. 30, 2022-Jan. 1, 2023.
To coincide with the department’s zero-tolerance approach towards drivers who are operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, state troopers arrested 356 individuals for DUI during the enforcement period. Troopers also wrote a total of 12,445 citations for various traffic violations to include speeding, seat belt and child seat infractions.
Crash Data
| Year | Total Crashes | Fatal Crashes | People Killed | People Injured | Alcohol-Related Crashes | Alcohol-Related Fatal Crashes |
| 2022-23 (3 days) | 481 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 51 | 0 |
| 2021-22 (3 days) | 471 | 2 | 2 | 97 | 41 | 1 |
Enforcement Data
| Year | DUI Arrests | Speeding Citations | Child Seat Citations | Seat Belt Citations | Other Citations |
| 2022-23 (3 days) | 356 | 4,126 | 67 | 378 | 7,874 |
| 2021-22 (3 days) | 278 | 3,632 | 68 | 310 | 6,223 |
More information on 2023 New Year’s holiday enforcement, broken down by troop, is available here. These statistics cover only those incidents investigated by the state police and do not include incidents to which other law enforcement agencies responded.
For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit psp.pa.gov.
PUBLIC ASKED TO REPORT TURKEY FLOCKS
The Game Commission is asking for the public’s help finding turkey flocks to trap for ongoing turkey projects.
The agency is encouraging Pennsylvanians to report the location of any turkey flocks they see between now and March 15. Information is being collected online at https://pgcdatacollection.pa.gov/TurkeyBroodSurvey.
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.
PennDOT Offers Motorists Educational Tools to Help Understand
Winter Services
Clearfield, PA – Two major winter storms impacted the north central PA region last month. Now, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in District 2 is reminding motorists that being prepared for winter weather includes being educated about the winter services PennDOT provides. PennDOT District 2 serves nine counties across the region, including Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Junita, McKean, Mifflin and Potter.
“Everyone plays a part in staying safe while traveling in winter weather,” said District 2 Executive Tom Zurat. “Along with understanding PennDOT’s methods for winter service, motorists should also review road and weather conditions through 511PA before they head out.”
Troopers Arrest Former PennDOT Employee for Driver’s License Fraud
Lancaster, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop J today filed criminal charges against a former PennDOT employee accused of using his government position to facilitate a fraud scheme that allowed ineligible drivers to operate motor vehicles.
Angelo Carrion, while employed by PennDOT as a driver’s license examiner assistant, solicited money from customers in exchange for his help with knowledge tests. Carrion’s actions allowed the customers to receive learner’s permits and, subsequently, driver’s licenses, according to a criminal complaint filed by Troop J’s Vehicle Fraud Investigations Unit.
UGI Urges Vigilance for Signs of Carbon Monoxide
As temperatures decline and residents turn up thermostats, UGI urges customers to take several steps to ensure proper operation of natural gas heating equipment and appliances to prevent a build-up of carbon monoxide (CO) inside homes.
CO is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas that is a byproduct of the incomplete combustion of fuels such as wood, charcoal, gasoline, kerosene, oil, natural gas, and propane. CO can be caused by malfunctioning heating systems or appliances as well as damaged or blocked vents and chimneys.
Indicators of CO poisoning include flu-like symptoms such as headache, nausea, and dizziness, as well as fatigue and shortness of breath. Individuals who think they might be experiencing CO poisoning should immediately seek fresh air and prompt medical attention.
Here are some simple steps to help ensure your safety:
- Make sure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working properly. CO detectors/alarms should be located on each floor of a home, including one in each bedroom, or sleeping area.
- Have a qualified professional check your furnace, water heater, and other internal combustion appliances annually.
- Check the connections to your chimney or flue for damage or corrosion. Contact a heating professional to have your chimney and flue checked.
- Verify that both internal and external combustion air vents are unobstructed. External vents can become blocked by leaves and other debris.
For more information, visit our website.
Potter Commissioners Buy Code RED for Another Year; Click Link in Article For Free Sign Up
Potter County has signed up for another year of service from a notification system that provides the public with important alerts and time-sensitive messages on tornadoes, floods, or other emergencies.
At last week’s business meeting, Commissioners Nancy Grupp, Barry Hayman and Paul Heimel renewed a contract with OnSolve, the company that provides the “CodeRED Reverse-911 System.” Cost for another year of service is $4,763.
CodeRED sends early warnings using phone calls, email, social media sites and text messaging. Residents of Potter County are encouraged to click on the CodeRED logo to enroll their contact information. There is no fee. Additional information is also available at 274-8900, extension 501.
Corydon VFD List Officers For 2023
Chief: Matt Cobb
President: Josh Cobb
Vice President: Bill McCann
Secretary: Dakotah Girodano
Board of Directors:Doug Cobb, Chris Cobb
Bill McCann, Grant Smith
Middlebury Township Volunteer Fire Department, Inc Elects Officers
Middlebury Township Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
·Our annual elections were held last evening at the regular monthly business meeting for December.
The officers for 2023 are as follows.
* Vice President: Kyler Rice
* Secretary: Brian Baker
* Treasurer: Rick Butler
* Trustee: Henry Brooks
Trustee: Kim Carl
Trustee: Gary E. Cooper
Fire Chief: Austin Cooper
1st Asst. Chief: Derek Smith
2nd Asst. Chief: Edward Heck
3rd Asst. Chief: Doyle L Swetland
Relief Association:
President: Brian Baker
Vice President: Scott Tarbox
Secretary: Kody Rice
Treasure: Kyler Rice
Congratulations to all, Have a safe and wonderful 2023
Registration Now Open for NPRC’s Spring 2023 Semester
Do your future plans include taking college courses? The Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) Spring 2023 semester begins Wednesday, January 18th, bringing affordable education to a classroom near you! Nearly forty courses are being offered, including Introduction to Psychology, Interpersonal Communication, Foundations of Math, Music Appreciation, and Environmental Biology. These courses are part of five associate degrees – Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Liberal Studies, and Social Sciences. If you are not interested in pursuing an associate degree at this time, NPRC’s team will help you select courses or training that meets your educational goals.
These courses are perfect for recent high school graduates, mid-career adults seeking to advance their career or begin a new one, and even current eligible high school juniors and seniors who want to earn college credits while still in high school. This program is affordable with tuition rates 70% less than the average tuition at brick-and-mortar institutions. Students with a high school diploma or GED pay $185 per credit hour. Current eligible high school students pay $60 per credit hour. Institutional Aid and scholarship opportunities are available.
These courses are offered at the Education Council’s Coudersport office, as well as more than 20 additional locations throughout northwestern Pennsylvania.
The Spring 2023 registration deadline is Thursday, January 12, 2023. For more information, contact the NPRC admissions team at admissions@rrcnpa.org or (814) 230-9010.
Republican Leaders Congratulate Rep. Mark Rozzi on Being Elected Speaker of the House
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster), Republican Whip Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington), Appropriations Committee Chair Rep. Seth Grove (R-York), Caucus Chairman Rep. George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland), Caucus Secretary Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) Caucus Administrator Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) and Republican Policy Committee Chair Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) on Tuesday congratulated Rep. Mark Rozzi (I-Berks) on his election to Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
“We want to congratulate Rep. Mark Rozzi, Pennsylvania’s first Independent Speaker of the House, on his election today. Reflecting the realities of an evenly divided chamber, it is imperative we have a truly independent voice to conduct House business and manage the House floor.”
Rozzi was elected to be Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 115-85. Upon being elected, Rozzi pledged to become an Independent and caucus with neither party in the House.
Leader Cutler added, “As a former Speaker myself, I can attest to the fact that the presiding officer of this chamber must remove himself or herself from their own political beliefs and put the institution before individuals. I have known Rep. Rozzi for many years and know he will rise to the occasion and meet the moment as a truly independent leader for the Pennsylvania House.”
Upon Rozzi becoming an Independent, the partisan makeup in the House will be 101 Republicans, 98 Democrats and one Independent.
Causer to Hold Satellite Office Hours
BRADFORD – State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) will hold monthly satellite office hours on Thursday, Jan. 5, at the following locations:
- Emporium Borough Office – 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- Port Allegany Borough Office – 11 a.m. to noon.
Services available include assisting constituents with state-related issues or concerns, assistance with driver license and vehicle registration applications, and help in filling out applications for various state programs, such as the senior citizen Property Tax/Rent Rebate and PACE prescription drug assistance programs.
People who cannot make the satellite sessions may contact Causer’s offices in Bradford at 78 Main St., first floor, telephone 814-362-4400; or Coudersport, 107 S. Main St., Room 1, telephone 814-274-9769; or Kane, 54 Fraley St., Suite 2, telephone 814-837-0880. Information is also available at www.RepCauser.com or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/RepCauser.
Seneca Highlands CTC Student Earns Fifth Industry Certification
Anthony “AJ” Herring, a student in Mr. Bryant’s Networking and Security shop at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center, earned his Ethical Hacker Pro certification on December 22, 2022.
AJ is a Senior from Northern Potter School District. He previously earned his PC Pro, Network Pro, Cyber Defense Pro, and Ethical Hacker Pro certifications. In addition, AJ was featured in Certification Magazine (www.certmag.com) in July 2022 for his academic accomplishments. AJ’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/benefits/benefits-professional.