UGI Gas Customers can expect a decrease in natural gas costs this winter.
As of December 1, 2023, the average residential heating customer receiving gas supply from UGI will see a bill decrease of 20.2%, lowering the average monthly bill from $116.76 per month to $93.17 per month.
PA Permit Violation Issued to XTO ENERGY INC in Chapman Township, Clinton County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/27/2023 to XTO ENERGY INC in Chapman Township, Clinton county. 78a85(a)5 – CASING AND CEMENTING – CEMENT STANDARDS – The operator failed to prevent gas flow in the annulus. In areas of known shallow gas producing zones, gas block additives and low fluid loss slurries shall be used. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-11-27 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to RANGE RESOURCES APPALACHIA LLC in Lewis Township, Lycoming County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/27/2023 to RANGE RESOURCES APPALACHIA LLC in Lewis Township, Lycoming county. 78a57(a) – CONTROL, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF PRODUCTION FLUIDS – Operator failed to collect brine and other fluids produced during operation of the well in a tank, series of tanks, or other device approved by the Department for subsequent disposal or reuse. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-11-27 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
BRADFORD, Pa. — Ty Bowen is a non-traditional student at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford working toward a teaching degree, but he’s already teaching the campus community about where he comes from – the Allegany Territory of the Seneca Nation of Indians.
The territory is narrow a strip of land along both sides of the Allegheny River in New York state that forms the northern perimeter of Allegany State Park. It is less than 20 miles from campus and also a world away.
Bowen was raised primarily by his grandparents in Salamanca, N.Y., an unusual small city that rents its land from the Seneca Nation. The Seneca are the largest of six Indigenous nations that formed the Haudenosaunee (also known by the French name Iroquois) Confederacy. The land along the West Branch of the Tunungwant Creek that is now Pitt-Bradford was also once considered Haudenosaunee land.
BRADFORD – State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) will hold monthly satellite office hours on Thursday, Dec. 7, at the following locations:
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.
Clearfield, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 2 Executive Tom Prestash, P.E., offered an update on statewide transportation progress and highlighted this year’s active and completed projects in Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Juniata, McKean, Mifflin, and Potter counties.
There were approximately 77 roadway miles paved and 47 bridges rehabilitated, repaired, or replaced by PennDOT and private-industry teams during the 2023 construction season in the nine-county PennDOT region. Additionally, nearly 450 miles were seal coated to preserve roadway surfaces and nearly 8,366 line miles were painted.
Penn College has scheduled several Information Sessions for their upcoming LPN courses. When you enroll in the full-time Practical Nursing program, you’ll be on your way to fulfilling career in just one year. With skilled faculty, hands-on learning labs, 1,546 hours of instruction, and access to Penn College student services, you’ll be confident and ready to take the Practical Nursing licensing exam (NCLEX-PN), and if you want to advance your career, we have pathways to get you there.
To learn more, attend one of the Information Sessions that are scheduled for Thursdays, November 2, November 30 and December 7, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at Penn College/Wellsboro, 22 Walnut Street, or live via Zoom at the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street. Registration is required. For more information or to register for an Information Session, call Wendy Joachim at (570) 724-7703.
INCIDENT REPORT: T112823-92
On 11/28/23 at 19:22, Crary Hose, Clymer Hose, Harrison Township, Sabinsville Ambulance and Elkland with RIT were dispatched to 10 Hancock Hollow Rd, Westfield Township to the scene of a reported structure fire, fully involved. Engine 5-3 with crew of 5 and multiple units from Clymer Hose arrived on scene to a single-wide house trailer with flame showing from three sides. A 360 assessment by those first on-scene turned up no sign of anyone home or near exists, but the location of the occupants remained unknown during the incident. Crary and Clymer crews worked in unison to attempt to darken the fire with available tank water and two hand lines. The structure was almost completely engulfed in flames and had self-ventilated in numerous locations on the B, C and D sides. Crews quickly used up available tank water with little effect.
Duration: 3 hr
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
Saturday, December 9, 2023
12 PM – 3 PM
$5.00/Adult, $5.00/Youth (ages 4 to 11), Children 3 & under- FREE
He must be taking a break from his sleigh, because Santa is going to be in the Shay locomotive at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum on December 9, 2023, from 12 to 3 PM, to hear your holiday wish list.
Take an instant photo with St. Nick and make a super simple family-crafted ornament. Enjoy cookies and hot cocoa. Browse a holiday bazaar of local artisans. Admission to the Santa in the Shay event also includes admission to the Lumber Museum’s exhibit galleries, so take the opportunity to learn some lumber and forest history with your family!
Be sure to dress warmly and wear boots because Santa and the Shay locomotive are outside in an un-heated building. There could be snow on the ground too, so be prepared. Guest will also have to climb a short flight of stairs to make their way into the cab of the locomotive, but Santa can come out to meet you as needed.
Christmas Carols at the Coudersport Arboretum, 201 S West Street, will be held Friday, December 8th beginning at 6 p.m.
Please join with local groups and choirs to celebrate the season!
Light refreshments will be served thanks to the generosity of Sheetz and Coudersport Shop and Save.
Groups that would be interested in participating can email coudersportarboretum@gmail.com
Curt Weinhold and Coudy Santa will have a studio for pictures Dec 5 and 12 from 5 to 7 pm. Location is the Coudersport Artisan center across from the Post Office. Sitting fee is $30 and includes a nice photo package.
We will accept reservations in 15 minute segments. Text me at (814) 655-6319 or email Coudysanta@gmail.com for a slot.
5th
500, 515, 530, 545
600, 615, 630, 645
12th
500, 515, 530, 545
600, 615, 630, 645
(BRADFORD, Pennsylvania; November 29, 2023): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that Chief Michael Ward and Officer Shaun McDonald of the City of Bradford Police have concluded the investigation into a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on September 14th on Forman Street in the City and no charges will be filed against the driver.
At the time of the collision with the pedestrian, the driver of the pickup truck had just exited from 219 and was passing the entrance to the Holiday Inn Express when the decedent was walking from the edge of the hotel parking lot across Forman Street. The collision occurred in the lane of travel.
Members of the City of Bradford Police, City of Bradford Fire Department, Pennsylvania State Police, Collision and Accident Reconstruction Unit of the State Police, District Attorney, County Detective and Agents with the Attorney General’s Office who were in the area working with local law enforcement all responded to the scene.
The City has found no criminal wrongdoing of the driver. Police cite the setting sun as a factor in the crash.
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/da/136029/post/no-charges-fatal-pedestrian-crash-city-police-clear-driver
The 2023 St. Gabriel’s Christmas Bazaar will be held Saturday, December 2 at the Parish Center located at 203 Arnold Avenue in Port Allegany. There will be basket raffles, a Chinese Auction, Baked Food Sale, White Elephant Sale, Eat In or Takeout homemade soups and pies. There will be raffles for an Antique Quilt, handmade afghan or St. Bonaventure game and dinner. For pre-sale tickets call Susan Riley at 814-558-8325.
Elk County– Jim Ryan, St. Marys Area United Way Vice- President, and Doug Bauer, United Way Payroll Committee Chair accepted a generous donation on behalf of the United Way from Stifel O’Leary Piccolo Wealth Management Group. Stifel is located on Brusselles Street in St. Marys and has been offering wealth management services in Elk County and surrounding areas for over 30 years. Pictured in the photo are: (L-R) Rob O’Leary; Stifel and St. Marys Area United Way board member; Doug Bauer, United Way; Kindred Burdick, Stifel; and Jim Ryan, United Way.
BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is again offering area veterans the opportunity to work with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they get the services and support they need.
Due to changes initiated by the American Legion, appointments in the Bradford and Kane offices will be conducted virtually via a tablet.
Appointments are required for meetings with the Legion representative, whether they are in person, by phone or by tablet. The schedule is as follows:
Elk County Coroner Michelle A. Muccio is seeking assistance in locating relatives of Brenda M. Hines, who was born January 7, 1971.
It is believed that Ms. Hines previously lived in the Ridgway area and had been a resident of Pinecrest Manor in St. Marys for several months.
Anyone with information regarding surviving family members is asked to contact the Elk County Coroner’s Office at 814–834–4317.
Do your future plans include postsecondary education? Northern PA Regional College (NPRC) brings affordable education to you.
Their Spring 2024 semester begins Wednesday, January 17th.
Courses being offered include Introduction to Psychology, Foundations of Math, Environmental Biology, Cyber Crime, Public Speaking, and many more. These courses are part of five associate degrees – Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Liberal Studies, and Social Sciences. Of course, 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 whatever goal you would like to achieve.
Encourages Consumers to Explore #SaveinPA Opportunities; Understand How Changes Impact Their Bills; and Manage Winter Energy Usage
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) reminds consumers that many utilities, including all PUC regulated electric utilities, are adjusting their energy supply prices on December 1st – and encourages consumers to understand those changes and explore #SaveInPA opportunities to reduce energy usage and manage winter energy bills.
While consumers cannot control winter weather, they can explore #SaveInPA opportunities to cut the size of higher seasonal bills – including shopping with competitive suppliers and reducing energy usage in their homes and businesses.
Understand How Energy Price Changes Impact Your Bill
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Rush Township, Susquehanna County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/27/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Rush Township, Susquehanna 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: 2023-11-27 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Rush Township, Susquehanna County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/27/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Rush Township, Susquehanna 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: 2023-11-27 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Lights! Camera! Action! was the theme of the 2023 S. W. Smith Memorial Public Library Dinner Auction held recently in the Star Hose Company Banquet Room. The event featured great food with appetizers provided by the Port Allegany Women’s Club, dinner catered by Eddie’s on Main and decadent desserts by Cindy Knapp. Dave Whipkey served as bartender, Alex Cole of Argenteri Brothers provided musical entertainment and Scott from Amundson’s Auctions served as auctioneer. Student volunteers Alayna Corey, Braylon Button, Juuso Young, Saxon Palmer, Levi Wilfong, Henry Kisler, Micah Emerick, Owen Kisler, Miska Young, Peyton Stiles, Alex Schott, Madison Fillhart, Aidan Clark and recent graduate Mikya Stake helped with games, bussed tables and assisted with the live, silent and bucket auctions. Collin Stuckey served as paparazzi for the star-studded event. The Library Dinner Auction was a huge success once again thanks to the generous donations of the community and the hard work of those mentioned above and the Library Dinner Auction Committee. Gross profit for the 2023 event was $37,755 with donations still coming.
Members of the Port Allegany Gators Varsity Football Team held a team autographing evening recently at the school. Players signed footballs, photos, and a variety of objects for their fans. The event was open to the public and free of charge. Pictured is Assistant Principal Greg Oliver with the Gator cup he brought in for the team to sign. Pictured: (front) Isaac Postlewait; (kneeling) Gavin Moses, Peyton Stiles, Jacob Causer, Colton Crowe; (standing) Braylon Button, Aiden Bliss, Juuso Young, Mr. Oliver, Tyler Fillhart, Miska Young and Jarod Funk.
Also pictured: Seniors Levi Wilfong, Miska Young, Peyton Stiles, and Braylon Button signing autographs, and Jarod Funk, Aiden Bliss, Tyler FIllhart, Juuso Young, Miska Young, and Isaac Postlewait pose with a young fan, Ryan Fillhart.
Port Allegany Light Up Night will be held Friday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m. on the Town Square. You’re invited to join in as the holiday season is welcomed with the lighting of the Town Square. Free cookies and hot cocoa will be provided. The PAES Ensemble will be singing carols. The public is invited to bring an ornament for the tree when they come to the tree lighting. Please put a name on it if it is in honor or memory of someone. The event is sponsored by the Port Allegany Women’s Club. Pictured are members of the Winter Wonderland on the Square Committee as they decorate for Light Up Night and the Winter Wonderland Event to be held December 9 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.The Winter Wonderland, also sponsored by the Port Allegany Women’s Club, will feature local food vendors including Charli’s, Moe’s, Fox’s, Eddies on Main, Flammata Pizza and Moose Lodge. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at the square for photos and to hear the wishes of the children. Different vendors and activities will be set up around the square and there will be an opportunity to see the Cinco C’s Alpacas. Wagon rides will be provided by the Moose Lodge and horse rides by Reins for Rescues.
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 28 at 3:35 PM EST until November 29 at 7:00 AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high
as 35 mph.
* WHERE…Allegany county.
* WHEN…Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
INSTRUCTIONS: Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If
traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and
visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY
