Found License Plate on Rt. 44
Found a license plate this morning on 44N near tall pines FDN 5189. If someone wants it back contact Aimee 814-203-7701.
NEWS
Shinglehouse Ambulance to Rt. 44 South
At 10:09 AM on Sunday, Shinglehouse ambulance has been dispatched to Rt. 44 South for chest pains.
December 2022 Galeton Weather Report
December is the first month of winter. There was a little something in the month for everybody.
The first few weeks started off relatively mild with temperature readings in the 20’s 30’s and even 40 degrees on the 6th. From then on it got colder with morning readings in the teens and low 20’s.
We had our first below zero reading of the winter of minus 4 degrees on the 24th then it stayed in the single digits for the next few mornings with strong winds. The National Weather Service issued warnings for wind chills of minus 35 degrees. For Christmas eve and Christmas day it was suggested that we should stay indoors.
However, the last week of the month we had a warming trend with readings in the 30’s and 40’s. Pine Creek along River St. was clogged with an ice jam from the West Street bridge and upstream for about 300 yards. The warmer temperatures caused the ice jam to break up and go downstream. So there you have it for the first month of winter.
The average high temperature for the month is 32 degrees and the average low is 18 degrees. Last year we received 5.43″ of rain and melted snow. This year the reading was 3.44″ of rain and melted snow. In 2021 we received 3.14″ of snow and this year we received 5.22″ We had 14 days of 1″ of snow on the ground with the maximum reading 0f 3″ on 4 days.
We had 2 mornings with fog and ice glaze on one morning.
For the year (2022) the total rainfall was 38.22″ which is 4.07″ below normal We measured 46.53″ of snow which is 7.47″ below normal.
Happy New Year.
Henry W. Lush
National Weather Service Observer
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Wilmot Twp, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/30/2022 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Wilmot Twp, Bradford county. 78a86 – CASING AND CEMENTING – DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING – Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-12-30 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Wilmot Twp, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/30/2022 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Wilmot Twp, Bradford county. 78a86 – CASING AND CEMENTING – DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING – Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-12-30 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
1 PERSON DEAD IN SHOOTING IN EMPLOYEE PARKING LOT AT GEISINGER HOSPITAL – SHOOTER STILL ON THE RUN
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FNN Article © Friday, December 30, 2022.
DANVILLE,PA – Geisinger Hospital is still on lockdown and one female is confirmed dead after a shooting in the hospital’s employee parking.
The shooting took place around 5:25 PM according to reports.
EMS units are now able to go to the hospital by using the ED department entrance. Previously all incoming emergency units were redirected to other hospitals as police responded to the hospital for an active shooter.
Police are currently investigating the shooting. The suspect is unknown at this time and is still on the loose, according to police.
State police remain on the scene, along with police staff from Columbia and Montour counties.
UAHS increases wages throughout the healthcare network
Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS) is making a huge investment in its workforce that will affect the employees at Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC), Olean General Hospital (OGH) and the ancillary facilities with an increase in wages.
The over $3 million investment was announced to staff on Monday, December 19 with the market adjustment increase taking place in 2023. Current employees will see increases starting January 1.
“One of my initiatives since taking the role of president has been to change the culture,” said Jill Owens, MD, president, BRMC, OGH. “I want to show that we’re focused on making UAHS a great place to work. Our team members are the most valuable asset we have and an investment in them will help play in our success as the leading healthcare network.”
Not only will employees see an increase in their paychecks but new hires will also start at a higher rate.
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.
Happy New Year
by Pastor B.J. Knefley
Can you believe it’s going to be 2023? I suppose for some it’s no big deal but for those that were born in the 40’s and 50’s, we’re getting old. (That’s 1940 and 1950 for those that don’t know.)
I don’t know about you but I’m looking forward to the New Year. As some might say, the good Lord willing and the sun still shines, I’ve got plans. Not grandiose plans but plans that can be managed. I’m putting together a bucket list of sorts, well actually just one or two for the moment. One of these is to go out west again along the southern route. That will take in a run to Georgia and then across to New Mexico and then north to Utah. From there probably up to Wyoming before heading back home. How long of a trip? As long as I can stand it. The other? Yeah, well I’m still working on that.
There are other things I’m working on for the New Year as well. Actually, they are not new, but I do want to be more focused. For example, I want to work on my relationship with God. What does that mean? Well for starters I want to spend more time in prayer and alone time with just Him. For starters I’m setting aside the seventh of every month to be alone time with God. Why? Well one of the things that I see Jesus doing is drawing away in prayer. I think that as a follower of Christ to live the life he lived one must do what he did as well. That means spending time in an up relationship with the Father.
That’s the spiritual side. I’m also working on the emotional and physical stuff as well, again nothing to big or grandiose, just enough to handle each day. See that’s why we often fail in our plans for change, we make them too big. My plan is about living my life in this New Year with Christ at the center. My camping and biking will be quiet solitude, a time of reflection and medication. Don’t have a plan? Remember, no plan is still a plan, just like no decision is still a decision. Where are you going to be in 2023?
Think about it.
State Police Announces Christmas Holiday Crash and Enforcement Results
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police investigated 661 motor vehicle crashes in which seven people died and 113 others were injured during the Christmas holiday weekend from December 23-25. Alcohol was a factor in 36 crashes, including two fatal crashes.
Troopers arrested 116 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs during the three-day period. Troopers issued more than 451 speeding citations, 110 citations for failing to wear a seat belt, and 11 citations for not securing children in safety seats.
CRASH DATA
| Year | Total Crashes | Fatal Crashes | People Killed | People Injured | Alcohol-Related Crashes | Alcohol-Related Fatal Crashes |
| 2022 (3 days) | 661 | 5 | 7 | 113 | 36 | 2 |
| 2021 (3 days) | 488 | 4 | 6 | 90 | 41 | 1 |
ENFORCEMENT DATA
| Year | DUI Arrests | Speeding Citations | Child Seat Citations | Seat Belt Citations | Other Citations |
| 2022 (3 days) | 116 | 451 | 11 | 110 | 2,248 |
| 2021 (3 days) | 181 | 1,131 | 24 | 124 | 2,728 |
More information on 2022 Christmas 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.
With New Year’s Eve celebrations still ahead this week, state police will once again be on the lookout for impaired, aggressive, and distracted drivers. Remember to plan ahead for a safe ride home, especially if your holiday plans involve alcohol.
For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit psp.pa.gov.
Department of Health Stresses Testing During Pregnancy to Prevent Babies from Being Born with Syphilis
Babies born with congenital syphilis hits highest level in 32 years
Harrisburg, PA – Acting Secretary of Health and Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson is strongly encouraging pregnant people to seek prenatal care and get tested for syphilis during pregnancy to reverse the recent trend of babies being born with the disease.
Congenital syphilis is a disease that occurs when a pregnant person with syphilis passes the infection onto a baby during pregnancy. It can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature births, low birth weight or death shortly after birth.
Eldred Dispatched To Tire Fire at Seal’s Service
At 10:500 AM on Friday, Eldred Township Fire Dept. has been dispatched to Seal’s Service at 5477 Rt. 46 for a pile of tires on fire.
Roulette Township Office Closing Early Today
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Roulette Township office will be closing today at 11:30. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause you. The office does have a drop box located near the front door if you need to make a payment. Have a safe and happy New Year.
Pennsylvania State Police Reminds Pet Owners of Basic Needs
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) is reminding pet owners that they are required to provide the animals with basic needs, as defined by law, or face potential animal neglect and/or cruelty charges.
“Basic needs include the proper sustenance to maintain a healthy body weight, as well as clean, unfrozen water to avoid dehydration,” said Corporal Michael Spada, PSP Bureau of Criminal Investigation Animal Cruelty Officer. “Animals need just as much water in the winter as they do in the summer for their bodies to process food and help keep the natural metabolism working.”
Animals must also have access to an appropriate-sized shelter that provides protection from the weather, keeps the animal dry, and allows it to retain its body heat. The shelter must also be clean and sanitary.
Veterinary care must be provided for pets in need of medical attention.
According to Title 18, Chapter 55, Subchapter B of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, there are certain requirements that must be met if tethering a dog outside.
With the holiday season upon us, animals are often given as gifts and sometimes surrendered to shelters or rescues a few months later. To avoid this, consider the animal’s breed and inherent behavioral traits, its size as an adult and its needs as it gets older, and the costs to care for the animal, including veterinary expenses. All too often, “cute and cuddly” pets are forgotten as they grow and age.
Consider supporting your local shelters and rescues with donations and even adopting an older pet that needs a loving home.
For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit psp.pa.gov.
Roulette Township Meeting Time Changed
PUBLIC NOTICE
Due to a conflict in schedules the Roulette Township Supervisors have moved their Organizational Meeting time from 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the same place as usual. There will be a special meeting held right after the Organizational Meeting to open the tree bids only. No other business will be discussed.
The Roulette Township Supervisors would like to announce that they will be holding their annual organizational meeting on January, 3, 2023 at 5 p.m.
The regular meeting for January will be announced after the supervisors have designated a day and time. It will be held at the township office, at 80 Railroad Ave., Roulette PA. This building is handicap accessible.
DEP’s 2021 Oil and Gas Annual Report Details Production Increase
Harrisburg, PA – The 2021 Oil and Gas Annual Report released today by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) shows that production and compliance inspections increased in 2021. Pennsylvania continues to be the second largest producer of natural gas in the nation, behind Texas.
“In 2021, DEP remained committed to enforcing violations of the oil and gas industry,” said DEP Acting Secretary Ramez Ziadeh. “Governor Wolf and DEP continued their priority of maintaining environmental protection for Pennsylvania’s residents and visitors.”
The report notes that DEP personnel completed 34,145 compliance inspections at conventional and unconventional well sites in 2021, about 8,262 more than in 2020. All inspections continue to be done electronically.
DEP issued 770 unconventional well permits in 2021, about 150 fewer than the previous year. Sustained low commodity prices coupled with longer wellbores contributed to a decline in permit applications. An interactive map shows well drilling locations by county.
In 2021, more than 7.6 trillion cubic feet of natural gas was produced from unconventional and conventional gas wells in Pennsylvania. This represents the largest volume of natural gas on record that has been produced in Pennsylvania in a single year. In 2021, there was 7,572,916,109 cubic feet of natural gas produced from unconventional wells, and 76,454,176 cubic feet of natural gas produced from conventional wells. In 2020, data confirmed that 7,091,486,278 cubic feet of natural gas was produced from unconventional wells and 83,837,607 cubic feet of natural gas was produced from conventional wells.
The interactive, multimedia annual report offers several levels of data: the year in review; deeper detail and historical data; and educational overviews of drilling and the regulatory process statewide. For example, users can compare how much gas was produced over the past 10 years, and drill down to see production by an individual well.
The annual report also features a section on the many ways the public can stay up-to-date on regulations, for example, by signing up for email notifications or attending Oil and Gas Technical Advisory Board Meetings in person or by webinar.
The Wolf Administration also made public a report requested by Governor Tom Wolf detailing the compliance records of conventional oil and gas producers. The report was requested in the July 19, 2022 Lapsing Statement that accompanied HB 2644. The report reviewed compliance among conventional oil and gas operators, evaluated options for ensuring compliance, and provided recommendations for possible reforms. The report can be found here.
2021 Oil and Gas Annual Report
HB 2644 Lapsing Statement Report
