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The Potter-Tioga Maple weekend is celebrating their 21st year of hosting the art of maple syrup creation. There are 17 participating farms and educational experiences throughout the two counties on March 15 and 16 from 10 AM - 4 PM. Photo by Andy Lychalk, Jr.
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Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/14/2022 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Hepburn Twp, Lycoming county. 78a81(a)2 – CASING AND CEMENTING – GENERAL PROVISIONS – Operator conducted casing and cementing activities that failed to prevent migration of gas or other fluids into sources of fresh groundwater.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/14/2022 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Hepburn Twp, Lycoming 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.
Frances M. Shaw, 95, of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.
She was born on January 30, 1927 in Flemington, PA, a daughter of Harold and Blanche Nearhood Fye.
On November 21, 1948, she married the late Rex Shaw, who preceded her in death on October 29, 2002. Together they shared more than 54 years of marriage.
Frances was a graduate of Clearfield High School and lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she was also very active and enjoyed volunteering her time. She was a seamstress for many years for Brody’s. She enjoyed spending her time reading, gardening, and playing Dominoes. She also enjoyed getting together with friends at the Red Hat Society.
She is survived by one son; Scott Shaw and his wife Laura of Ridgway, by four grandchildren; Carol (Vince) Gaudino, Chris (Michelle) Shaw, Rose (Darren) Billock, and Hope (Jason) Brolsma, as well as by six great-grandchildren; Taylor, Dominic, Britney, Sydney, Parker, and Weston. She is also survived by her son-in-law; David Woelfel of St. Marys, and by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeanne Woelfel, two sisters; Lillian Hetrick and Elizabeth Tomlinson, and by two siblings in childhood; Jimmy and Naomi Fye.
A Memorial Service for Frances M. Shaw will be held on Friday, December 23, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church, 19 S. Broad Street, Ridgway, PA 15853.
Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens.
There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
What are your thoughts about Chrstmas? Is it just a holiday or is there a greater significance? This is how Linus summed it up in the 1965 classic “Charlie Brown Christmas”. “Fear not, for behold, I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you this day is born in the City of Bethlehem, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; you shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel, a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth peace, good will toward men'”. That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.”
I know that some will scoff and ridicule Linus summation of Christmas, and that is their prerogative. In some cultures celebrating Christ and Christmas is punishable by death. It’s nothing new, Christians have been martyred for 2000 years. Christ himself was crucified and by religious people who believed they were doing right by God.
We don’t get much persecution in this country. Oh it’s true we might get made fun of or ridiculed, but that’s nothing compared to those who suffer physical persecution. Persecution is nothing more than bullying and taken to the extreme, death can result. Maybe the reason we don’t get much persecution is because we’re just religious. We don’t do the one thing that Christ asked us to do, “Go make disciples”. We’re good at going to church and giving to worthy causes, but when it comes to really living out our faith, we fail miserably. Don’t agree? The next time you leave the parking lot at a church listen to the comments made about the other drivers. It’s hard to believe that these same people were just “praising” God.
What is Christmas? For many it’s a time to get, but for God, it was a time to give. Jesus said that there was no greater love than to lay down one’s life for another. Now that’s a gift and that’s what Christmas is all about. Think about it
After being sworn-in to office Monday with an undeniable 101-99 Republican majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) issued lawful writs of election for the 34th and 35th House Districts on Thursday.
“With the authority of a clear and undeniable majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and backed up by prior House precedent, Pennsylvania statute and the prior decisions of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, I am issuing these lawful writs of election to finally provide electoral certainty for the people of Allegheny County who are currently lacking representation in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives,” Cutler said.
“It is unfortunate we had to arrive at this conclusion today, but the illegitimate and illegal writs of election issued last week by the leader of the minority party in the House, with the cooperation of the Pennsylvania Department of State, forced this continued action and the ongoing litigation over those writs. This is what happens when Democrats continue to redefine terms to fit their singular belief of what is right and show their true nature as pure partisans, instead of as rational stewards of our shared institutions.”
Under these valid writs of election, the two special elections will be held on May 16, 2023.
“Holding these special elections on the date of the 2023 primary election will save Allegheny County money by not requiring the duplication of resources and election expenses and will allow plenty of time for the county to prepare for mail-in and absentee ballots,” Cutler said.
Candidates for the office will be selected by a process designated by their respective political parties, and the winner of the special election will take office after the results are confirmed.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of a lane restriction on Route 15 northbound in Covington Township, Tioga County, due to a tractor trailer crash.
Motorists can expect the right (driving) lane to be restricted north of Blossburg.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution.
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 http://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.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/14/2022 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Washington Twp, Wyoming 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.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/14/2022 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Washington Twp, Wyoming 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.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/13/2022 to SWN PROD CO LLC in Middletown Twp, 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.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/12/2022 to BLACKHILL ENERGY LLC in Springfield Twp, Bradford 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.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/12/2022 to BLACKHILL ENERGY LLC in Springfield Twp, Bradford county. 78a66(b)1 – REPORTING AND REMEDIATING SPILLS AND RELEASES – Reporting releases – Operator or other responsible party failed to report spills and releases of regulated substances to the Department.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/12/2022 to BLACKHILL ENERGY LLC in Springfield Twp, Bradford 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.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/12/2022 to BLACKHILL ENERGY LLC in Springfield Twp, Bradford 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.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/12/2022 to BLACKHILL ENERGY LLC in Springfield Twp, Bradford 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.
Montoursville, PA – Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on several roadways in the region.
PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on the following highways:
Interstate 180 the entire length
Interstate 80 from the Route 38 interchange in Venango County to I-81 in Luzerne County
Route 220 from I-80 in Clinton County to I-180 in Lycoming County
On roadways with speed restrictions, commercial vehicles not affected by restrictions on these or other roadways must move to the right lane.
Although PennDOT crews have been treating roadways, the department’s primary goal is to keep roads passable, not completely free of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways throughout the storm until precipitation stops and roads are clear.
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.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that both lanes of Interstate 80 westbound are closed between mile marker 212 (Interstate 180 interchange / Williamsport) in Northumberland County and mile marker 178 (Route 220 interchange) in Clinton County, due to a multi-vehicle crash in Clinton County near mile marker 182.
A detour using Interstate 180 and Route 220 is in place. The roadway is expected to be closed for several hours. Motorists should expect delays in travel.
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 http://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 accessible on the 511PA website.
DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST AND ALL TIOGA COUNTY SCHOOLS CLOSED, GOODIES FOR OUR TROOPS ALSO IS CLOSED THURSDAY DEC. 15th! WE WILL RESUME PUBLIC PACKAGING EVENTS TUESDAY JAN. 3, 2023.
STAY SAFE!
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND BEST WISHES FOR MANY BLESSINGS IN 2023! LOVE, HUGS, AND GOD BLESS ~ DAWN
In keeping with its Inclement Weather policy, the Coudersport Public Library will be closed today (Thursday).
If you’re a registered patron, remember that ebooks — and now magazines too! — can be checked out 24/7 by visiting our website, coudersportlibrary.org, and clicking on eBranch2Go. If you don’t have an account set up yet and need your Library card barcode, email us at coudersportlibrary@gmail.com.
