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GRAFTECH USA, LLC MAKES DONATION
Middle Row: Bob Quinn, Amber Schlimm, Molly Yetzer, Erica Hayes
Back Row: Travis Reed, Bert Finland, Justin Peterson, Jennifer Shelander, and Bob Schreiber
Elk County- Employees from Graftech USA, LLC presented a generous donation to the St. Marys Area United Way. GrafTech is a global graphite electrode leader delivering highly engineered services, customer-first solutions, and essential products. GrafTech is backed by and exceptional history, 130 years and counting. The St. Marys facility is located on 800 Theresia Street.
Accepting the check on behalf of the St Marys Area United Way was Doug Gaffey, President; Jason Gabler, Corporate Campaign Chair; Doug Bauer, Payroll Committee Chair; Jim Ryan, Board Member; and Becky Piccolo, Board Member. GrafTech’s corporate donation of $5,000 will support the St. Marys Area United Way 2022 campaign. The United Way’s 2022 campaign goal is $170,000. Funding raised in 2022 will be available for eligible organizations to seek grant funding for 2023. In order to be eligible for funding from the St. Marys Area United Way, an agency must: have a current 501(c)(3) status, provide services to citizens living within the St. Marys Area School District, provide services to meet health and human welfare needs, and be registered with the PA State Bureau of Charitable Solicitation or be exempt from registration. The St. Marys Area United Way encourages any organization interested in seeking grant funding to inquire by calling 814.781.6000 to receive an application. The 2022 grant application deadline will be December 15, 2022, with grant awards announced in 2023.
As a result of the 2021 campaign, the St. Marys Area United Way provided grant awards to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Boys & Girls Club of St. Marys, Boys Scouts-Bucktail Council, CAPSEA, Catholic Charities, City of St. Marys Parks and Recreation, Dickinson Center, Fox Township Sportsmen Youth Program, Girl Scouts of Western PA, Guardian Angel Center, Life & Independence for Today, St. Marys Area School District, St. Marys Interparish Rooted Youth Ministry, St. Marys Library and the Veteran’s Memorial-Eternal Flame located on the Diamond downtown St. Marys.
The St. Marys Area United Way has served the citizens of the City of St. Marys and surrounding counties since 1925. The St. Marys Area United Way relies on the contributions from companies and local individuals. Those donations support the financial needs of non-profit agencies that serve the health and human welfare needs of our community. If you would like to become one of these individual or corporate donors, please call 781.6000 or mail your check to the St. Marys Area United Way, 44 So. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY…
- WHAT…Snow and strong winds expected. Total snow
accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50
mph will result in areas of blowing snow. A rapid switch from
rain to snow with sharply falling temperatures into the teens
will result in a flash freeze Friday. - WHERE…Allegany county.
- WHEN…From 10 AM Friday to 7 PM EST Sunday.
- IMPACTS…Plan on very difficult travel conditions. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches resulting in some power
outages. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
can cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
INSTRUCTIONS: Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited
visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York)
UPMC Primary Care, Specialty Care, and Express Care Offices in Coudersport Region Closing for the Holidays
COUDERSPORT, Pa., Dec. 22, 2022 – In recognition of the holidays, UPMC Primary Care, UPMC Specialty Care, and UPMC Express Care facilities in Coudersport, Bradford, Eldred, Emporium, Port Allegany, Shinglehouse, Smethport, Ulysses, and Westfield will be closed on Monday, Dec. 26, and Monday, Jan. 2.
All clinics will resume normal operations Tuesday, Dec. 27, and Tuesday, Jan. 3. Patients are advised to plan accordingly and reach out to their provider’s office with any questions.
…WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY…
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
103 PM EST Thu Dec 22 2022
…WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY…
* WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low
as 25 below zero. Frequent wind gusts between 45 and 55 mph
Friday morning through Saturday.
* WHERE…Portions of central Pennsylvania.
* WHEN…From 10 AM Friday to 7 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS…The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on
exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Avoid going outside during the coldest parts of the day. Dress in
layers and cover exposed skin. Wear a hat and gloves. Frostbite
and hypothermia can occur within minutes if precautions are not
taken.
Review winter weather safety and preparedness information at
weather.gov/winter.
The latest forecast information can be found on the
NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege,
or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.
Route 322 Westbound Now Open Between Milroy and Potters Mills
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting area motorists that U.S. Route 322 westbound has reopened between Milroy and Potters Mills. The road was closed earlier due to disabled commercial vehicles.
While PennDOT recommends not traveling during winter storms, motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 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.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts.
The department also asks motorists to allow plenty of space when driving near plow trucks. Also, for their own safety and the safety of plow operators, motorists should never attempt to pass a truck while it is plowing or spreading winter materials.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY…
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 22 at 11:28AM EST until December 25 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo
- WHAT…Snow and strong winds expected. Total snow
accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50
mph will result in areas of blowing snow. A rapid switch from
rain to snow with sharply falling temperatures into the teens
will result in a flash freeze Friday. - WHERE…Allegany county.
- WHEN…From 10 AM Friday to 7 PM EST Sunday.
- IMPACTS…Plan on very difficult travel conditions. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches resulting in some power outages.
Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero can cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
INSTRUCTIONS: Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited
visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York)
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.
Merry Christmas from AVFD Bingo!
There is no bingo on Saturday, December 24, 2022.
We will be having bingo at the regular time on Saturday, December 31,2022.
Merry Christmas from AVFD Bingo!
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/19/2022 to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming county. CSL 402(b) – POTENTIAL POLLUTION – Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued under that authority by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-12-19 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/19/2022 to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming county. 78a56(a) – TEMPORARY STORAGE – Operator failed to contain regulated substances and wastes used at or generated at a well site in a tank, series of tanks or other storage structures approved by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-12-19 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/19/2022 to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming 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: 2022-12-19 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
322 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022
…HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT…
* WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph
possible.
* WHERE…Portions of central Pennsylvania.
* WHEN…From Friday morning through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power
lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Frigid wind chills will be ongoing during
the time of this high wind event. It is essential to make
preparations now for extreme cold conditions with the potential
for loss of power.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.
For high wind safety and preparedness information, visit
weather.gov/wind.
The latest forecast information can be found on the
NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege,
or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.
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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/ctp
Attention: Residents / Landowners of Keating Township (Potter County, PA)
A Public Meeting will be held Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 6 pm at the Austin Volunteer Fire Company located at 42 Main Street, Austin, PA. This meeting is being held in an effort to provide complete transparency to Keating Township residents / landowners as to the status of fire / ems contract negotiations and how Keating Township’s failure to execute the agreement will affect you.
January 1, 2023 brings the start of new 3 year contracts between the Austin Volunteer Fire Company Inc. and each municipality for our services (fire and ems). Executed contracts were due to be signed and returned to AVFD by October 15, 2022. As of December 22, 2022, Keating Township has NOT signed and returned the contracts. If these contracts are not executed by December 31, 2022, the Austin Volunteer Fire Company Inc is NO LONGER required to provide fire and ems services to Keating Township.
Mission Statement
The objective of the Austin Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is to provide the best possible emergency service to the people of the Austin Fire District and its’ surrounding communities to minimize suffering, loss of life and loss of property incurred by fire, accidents, disasters and medical emergencies. Our goal is emergency response with the highest quality training and resources available and to promote public safety through hands-on training and education.
Mansfield Dispatched to 3 Vehicle Crash on Main Street
At 8:00 AM on Thursday, Mansfield Fire & EMS was dispatched to a 3 vehicle accident on Main Street with one of the vehicles rolled over on its roof. At least one injury was reported.
WARD MANUFACTURING IS RECOGNIZED FOR 17 YEARS OF SUPPORT BY THE ENDLESS MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL
Pete Guidi, president and chief operating officer of Ward Manufacturing in Blossburg, accepts a Platinum Sponsor Appreciation Award plaque from Endless Mountain Music Festival Executive Director Cynthia Long. “Ward Manufacturing has made a big impact on our community through their ongoing commitment to local organizations, like ours,” said Long. For the past 17 years, including 2023, Ward has supported the festival. On Friday, July 28, 2023, Ward is sponsoring the “Lift Up Your Voices and Sing” concert in Mansfield University’s Steadman Theater. It will open with the EMMF Symphony Orchestra performing Schedrin’s “Carmen” Suite for strings directed by EMMF Resident Conductor Teresa Chung. Mansfield University Director of Choral Activities Peggy Dettwiler will then conduct the orchestra and singers from the university and area communities in a performance of W. A. Mozart’s “Coronation Mass K.317.”
CHERRY SPRINGS STATE PARK IS OFFERING IN-PERSON NEW YEAR’S EVE STARGAZING WALK ON SATURDAY, DEC. 31:
Wrap up 2022 with a starry evening stroll along a crisp, wintery landscape on Saturday, Dec. 31 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Cherry Springs State Park at 4639 Cherry Springs Road, Coudersport, Pa. 16915.
The park is 12 miles from Route 6 in Galeton via West Branch Road and 15 miles from Coudersport via Route 44.
People of all ages are invited to join the park educator for the free, one-hour, in-person, 1.5-mile New Year’s Eve Stargazing Walk along level ground in the night sky public viewing area. Snowshoes will be available if conditions require.
Learn about winter constellations and folklore along the way with a laser-guided tour of the night sky.
The program will end by 7:30 p.m. leaving time for New Year’s Eve plans. Wear warm clothes and sturdy winter boots. Registration is NOT required.
FYI
For more information about this free program, call 1-814-435-1037 or email cherryspringsee@pa.gov.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR 4 WINTER OUTINGS SERIES ACTIVITIES AT SINNEMAHONING STATE PARK
Four of the activities planned for the 2023 Step Outdoors Winter Outings Series in Tioga and Potter counties are being held at the Sinnemahoning State Park Office and Wildlife Center at 4843 Park Drive in Austin, Potter County and require those that want to participate to pre-register.
For Winter Survival Skills, Cross-Country Skiing for Beginners, and Snowshoeing Basics, pre-register online through the DCNR Calendar of Events at events.dcnr.pa.gov by searching for the park name (Sinnemahoning State Park) and the program title.
For Winter Women in the Wilds, pre-register at PA Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF).
Free Winter Survival Skills Program is Saturday, Jan. 7; Pre-register by Thursday, Jan. 5
Wolf Administration Reminds Pennsylvanians to Heed Winter Weather Threats This Holiday Weekend
Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration is urging Pennsylvanians to pay attention to weather forecasts and remain alert for rapidly changing conditions and brutal cold this holiday weekend.
“Many people are traveling to spend time with friends and family this weekend, so it’s important to know the forecast for your home, your destination and points along your intended travel route,” said PEMA Director Randy Padfield. “We can’t control the weather, but we each can control how informed and prepared we are, so that we can make decisions that keep our loved ones safe.”
According to the National Weather Service, a dangerous winter storm arriving Thursday will bring numerous hazards from west to east across the state, including icing, snowfall, a flash freeze, and dangerous winds and cold that will last through the weekend.
Thursday morning, we can expect ice and snow, particularly in the central and northern mountains. Throughout the day temperatures will rise, bringing rain statewide and the threat of isolated flash flooding for central and eastern Pennsylvania overnight into Friday.
A dramatic drop in temperatures Friday morning and early afternoon could cause of a flash freeze, meaning any water left on the roadways or sidewalks will quickly freeze and make travel difficult. Strong winds gusting up to 50-60 miles per hour could also bring down power lines and tree limbs. Wind chills will reach negative teens and 20s Friday night, creating hypothermia and frostbite hazards. Homeowners should also be aware of the threat of frozen water pipes.
The dangerous cold and windy weather will continue into Sunday, for the Christmas holiday. For northwestern Pennsylvanians, lake effect snow will kick in on Friday with blowing and accumulating snow lasting into Sunday.
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College Dean’s List–Fall 2022
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College
300 2nd Avenue, Suite 500
Warren, PA 16365
Dean’s List – Fall 2022
Students listed include those who have chosen to share their directory information.
Cameron County
EMPORIUM – Olivia Gloss
Crawford County
TITUSVILLE – Mitchell Baldwin, Emily Burdick, Corrine Heeter, Nicole McCann, and
Kristen Sauerland
Elk County
KERSEY – Gina Gornati
ST. MARYS – Aaron Weinkauf
Erie County
CORRY – Brandi Cornell, Emily Ponce, and Katherine Reed
CRANESVILLE – Heath Flick
LAKE CITY- Dylan Culver
UNION CITY – Anna Roscinski
McKean County
BRADFORD – Amanda Conklin
Potter County
AUSTIN – Kendra Valenti
COUDERSPORT – Mia Gee
GALETON – Alicia Gingrich
ROULETTE – Jessica Jones
Warren County
CLARENDON – Sarah Foster
PITTSFIELD – Kara Haight
SHEFFIELD – Cody Hankinson
WARREN – Savannah Nichols
YOUNGSVILLE – Katlyn Sobkowsk
Police open Rte 417 at 1:30pm Cattaraugus Co.
CLEARED: Rte 417 EB/WB is clsd from Rte 219/Central Ave to Kill Buck Rd due to a crash in Salamanca at 5:05 am,, Police open Rte 417 at 1:30pm Cattaraugus Co.
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
110 PM EST Wed Dec 21 2022
…WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING…
* WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind chills as
low as 25 below zero.
* WHERE…Portions of central Pennsylvania.
* WHEN…From Friday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS…The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on
exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Be prepared for dangerous cold.
Review winter weather safety and preparedness information at
weather.gov/winter.
The latest forecast information can be found on the
NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege,
or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.
Two receive Krieger Sheriff’s Academy Scholarship
OLEAN, NY— December 21, 2022 — Two aspiring sheriff’s deputies recently received scholarship awards to help them in attending the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Academy, sponsored by the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Department at Jamestown Community College.
Luke James Papke, a 2019 Salamanca High School graduate, and Dezmine Adams, a 2019 Olean High School graduate, each received $1,500 from Deputy Wayne Krieger and Carol Krieger Memorial Scholarship in support of their education at the sheriff’s academy.