Teacher’s Pet Rescue Mini Portait Session Sunday at Riley Gallery
NEWS
METCO PRESENTS CHECK
Elk County- Rodney Brennen, Metco president and owner Don Fleming along with Metco employees Susie Hoffman, Ken Schatz, Sheryl Smith, Jim Wimer, Doug Taylor, Matt Liptak, Shari Wendel, and Wes Brennen presented a generous donation to the St. Marys Area United Way. Receiving the check on behalf of the St. Marys Area United Way is president Doug Gaffey, Don Fleming who also a St. Marys United Way board member, Doug Bauer, United Way payroll chairman, and Jason Gabler, United Way Corporate Campaign Chair. Metco is a powdered metal manufacturer located on 1241 Brusselles Street, St. Marys. Metco employs over 200 employees and has been operating since 1982.
Metco is one of the many companies who give corporate donations and support the United Way through a payroll program. Metco allows employees to have monthly deductions from their paychecks to benefit the St. Marys Area United Way. This year, United Way was awarded a grant to specifically support the payroll program efforts with local companies. Therefore, employees who contributed at Metco received a blanket as a token of an appreciation for their generosity.
Metco’s corporate donation of $2,000 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.
Oswayo Valley Middle/High School Honor Roll Released
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA. Mr. Mark Schlosser, Principal, has announced that the following students, grades six through twelve, have been named to the Honor Roll for the first nine-week grading period at the Oswayo Valley Middle/High School. Students named to the High Honor Roll have maintained an average of 93% or above; while those on the Honor Roll have averaged 87% or above.
HIGH HONOR ROLL
GRADE 12: Alexandria Bechelli, Jadyn Brabham, Liberty Enty, Makenzie Good, Karielle Johnston, Trinity Lundy, Ella Malogrino, Sean McKean, Cheyenne Mehl, Lexie Stilson
GRADE 11: Nikolas Bonney, Olivia Cook, Hannah Cudzil, Madelynn Evingham, Maddison Gietler, Mallory Goodliff, Elexis Hagans, Alexis Kemp, Laci Miller-Geiger, Oai Linh Nguyen, Praylan Perkins, Lily Stedman, Holden Turek
GRADE 10: Charlotte Austin-Keech, Addison Bechelli, Abram Cook, Layken Enty, Lauren Hedges, Wyatt Johnston, Sophia Komenda, Chloe Metcalf, Madison Taylor, Rylee Thompson, Brooke Voorhees, Eva West, Danielle Williams
GRADE 9: Lucas Dickerson, Luke Karr, Trevor Miller, John Mix, Soi Sang Nguyen, Rachel Rathbun, Mia Shaffer, Wynter Turek
GRADE 8: Elizabeth Freeman, Aubrey Resig, Jenna Wylie
GRADE 7: Bowen Taylor, Reese Thompson
GRADE 6: Lane West
HONOR ROLL
GRADE 12: Chris Clarke, Nicholas Flamini, Avaree Kellert, Jillian Maurer, Allen Mertsock, John Wylie
GRADE 11: Savannah Carr, Brooke George, Naomi Mix
GRADE 10: Jadyn Fleischman, Landon Flurschutz, Shania Jobe, MaKenna Manning, Shayden Mesler, Kael Parrish, Aidan Resig, Phinyaphat Senanooch
GRADE 9: Braiden Bachand, Jude Colbey, KayLynn George, Dain Lyons, Patrick McMahon, Ridge Mesler, Kole Parrish, Lachlan Tabacheck
GRADE 8: Ella Bee, Travis Coriaty, Payton Danforth, Lillian Knowlton-Mesler, Britany Louser, Sage McCleaft, Dana Williams
GRADE 7: Evalyn Abdo, Colden Bryant, Amberdale Burks, Landon Enty, Olivia Fetzer, Makiah Jandrew, Triton Mascho, Michael Oharold, Porter Phillips, Ella Resig
GRADE 6: Kynslee Brindle, Richard Laing, Rachael Long, Olivia Metcalf, David Mundt, Alec Resig, Heidi Schimp, Camdyn Shaffer, Lyra West, Emily Wood
PA GEN ENERGY CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Union Twp Township
| PA GEN ENERGY CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Union Twp Township |
| Description: PA GEN ENERGY CO LLC reports drilling started on 11/18/2022 at site SUSQ Huckleberry Pad D 2822 in Union Twp township, Tioga county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-18 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
Causer to Offer Veterans Services at Local Offices
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:
- Kane office: Wednesday, Nov. 30, and Wednesday, Dec. 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Kane office is located at 54 Fraley St., Suite 2. Please call 814-837-0880 to schedule an appointment.
- Coudersport office: Thursday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Coudersport office is located at 107 S. Main St. Please call 814-274-9769 to schedule an appointment.
- Bradford office: Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Bradford office is located at 78 Main St., first floor. Please call 814-362-4400 to schedule an appointment.
Assistance is available with issues such as compensation, education, pension, health care and death benefits. Veterans need not be a member of the American Legion to participate.
Think About It
Grave Clothes
By
Pastor B.J. Knefley
Many are familiar of the Bible story of Lazarus, the man that Jesus raised from the dead. The story can be found in John 11. Many, if not most, focus on the fact that Lazarus was dead and already placed in the tomb. In other words, he didn’t just die, he had been dead for a while and probably started to have an odor. When Jesus called his dead body out of the grave, he came out of the grave with the clothing that he had been wrapped in. Think about that for a moment.
Have you ever thought about what grave clothes might look like or smell like? The entire body was wrapped. Depending upon how long the person had been dead for would determine their condition. Remember, in the story of Lazarus it had been three days and the tomb had already been sealed. Undeterred, Jesus spoke to a dead body, and it came to life. But that’s not my point. I want to focus on the grave clothes. What happened to them? If you read the text, you’ll see that Jesus told the people to remove them. Not Lazarus, but the people, his family, and friends. Not sure about you, but I think that might be a dirty job. It sort of reminds me of changing the dressings on a wound. Yuck! That’s nasty, but they did it anyway.
So, what’s the point? I think that God is still in the business of creating a new life out of our old, but the grave clothes, the stuff that causes our life to stink, for that we need the help of others. That’s where community comes in. We need help with our anger, hurts, fears, damaged emotions, abuse, struggles and the list goes on. It’s the stink that’s left over from our old life that needs changing. Jesus shows us that it takes others to help us to be free. Perhaps that’s why some are still bound up in their old stuff. No one has come alongside them to help them unwrap their stinky grave garments. Think about it.
Potter County Artisan Co-op will have a Christmas Open House
The Potter County Artisan Co-op in Coudersport will be hosting a Christmas Open House Saturday November 26, 2022 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm during the Annual Christmas in a Small Town in Coudersport, PA. The center is decorated with a Christmas theme, and several artists have Christmas decorations for sale, which can be seen throughout the gallery. There will be a variety of affordable art, free coffee, hot chocolate and cookies, kids’ crafts, opportunity to meet some of the artists. Volunteers That Care will be selling raffle tickets.
The Potter County Artisan Co-op is a juried collective of local fine art and master craftsmanship. Available items include: maple syrup, honey, pickles and relishes, artisan cheese, knitted and crocheted hats, and quilted items natural soaps, and herbal teas The center has handmade pottery—from beer steins to coffee mugs. There’s also a variety of baskets, painted gourds, photographs, wildlife drawings, paintings, dream catchers, greeting cards, books and Eliot Ness Fest memorabilia including t-shirts. Each item is unique—none are the exact same and each has been individually crafted by local artisans. And, best of all, they are made locally. The Potter County Artisan Co-op is located at 227 North Main Street Coudersport, PA and is open 9:00am to 5:00 Monday –Saturday. For more information, call 814-274-8165; visit the center’s website www.pottercountyartisancenter.com or go to it’s Face Book page: https://www.facebook.com/pottercountyartisancenter/?ref=br_rs
FATAL HOUSE FIRE REPORTED IN COUDERSPORT
A Memorial Service for Grace Redcay who died in this fire will be held at God’s Country Ministries, Coudersport, Pa. Mon. 11/21 at 11 a.m.
FNN Article © Wednesday, November 16, 2022.
Images provided to FNN © Nov. 16, 2022.
COUDERSPORT, PA – Around 5:45 PM on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, Coudersport fire crews rushed to the 700 block of North Hollow Road in Sweden Township for a reported structure fire with entrapment around 5:45 PM.
Flames and heavy smoke were reported coming from the 102 year-old 2.5 story home by nearby neighbors. When fire personnel arrived on scene, they immediately requested a second alarm and confirmed one person to be trapped inside the home.
Firefighters from Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, Austin Volunteer Fired Department, Galeton Goodyear Hose Company, Germania Volunteer Fire Department, Roulette Fire Department, Tri Town Volunteer Fire Department, McKean Station 3, Port Allegany and Ulysses units.
Firefighters work together as they battled to rescue the individual said to still have been in the house when the fire was first reported.
Around 7:00 PM word was received by FNN that the coroner had been called to the scene of the fire, as was the Fire Marshal.
By 7:45 PM the fire was reported to have been brought under control. It is unknown when the fire was officially reported out.
FNN was also told that the American Red Cross had also been contacted by on scene personnel for refreshments and coffee. Also Sheetz in Coudersport donated muffins cookies, hotdogs and coffee for those working at the scene.
Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center names Nicole Hockey as Student of the Week
It is with great pride that the Networking Shop at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center names Nicole Hockey as Student of the Week. Nicole has shown an incredible amount of determination and school spirit throughout the school year. She is a member of the Student Committee, the CyberPatriot team and the Screaming Eagles esports team. With her work effort, it is clear Nicole will go as far as she wishes in her future endeavors.
Alexis Kemp is the Student of the Week for November 14
Alexis Kemp is the Student of the Week for November 14, She is in the Early Childhood Education program at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center. Alexis is a Junior enrolled at Oswayo Valley High School. Upon graduation, Alexis would like to be a psychologist. She made the decision to enroll in Psychology 111 this year at the Career and Technical Center for college credit.
Alexis is kind and honest, dependable and inclusive. Alexis strives to get good grades and has a positive attitude and thoughtfully prepares her work. She was able to take the lead and assisted last year on the Student Committee at the Career and Technical Center and has assisted with tour groups coming to the Career and Technical Center.
Alexis has been volunteering at the Oswayo Valley Elementary School this academic year. She hopes to attain her Child Development Associate next year. Alexis is also involved with the Yellow Ribbon Club, Varsity Club and Envirothon at her home school. Alexis will be a great candidate for working with children or adults in the future based on her passion and desire to help others.
Lori Edgar, her Mentor teacher currently, wrote “It has been my pleasure to have Alexis Kemp in the classroom in which I am a short-term substitute. I thought she was an intern as she was so confident, motivated and mature. She had her assignments and implemented her lessons with the students without assistance. The students enjoy her company and they listen to her instructions with ease. She is always working and will complete any task given. She has also taken on specific tasks as her own and completes them with no prompting. She works on benchmarking, phonics and grammar activities as well as assists in student specials (PE, STEM, Art and Music). She also leads the students on Wednesdays during the Mileage Club fitness challenge. Students are expected to walk at least a quarter mile each week. Alexis monitors and tracks student mileage. She has recently assisted with some preparation for our Veteran’s Day program on Friday, November 11th.
Alexis was present during a supervisor walkthrough on November 8, 2022. The principal added the following information to my observation regarding Alexis: “Service Learner from the high school sitting in on the class. Assists in the transition from worksheet to Chromebooks, prompting students to grab any Chromebook. Monitors a small group of students and guides them back to task when they seem to be distracted. Students eagerly seek assistance from the Service Learner. She interacts with them in a gentle, supportive manner. Very respectful.”
…A BAND OF HEAVY SNOW WILL AFFECT PARTS OF POTTER AND TIOGA
COUNTIES…
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
1221 PM EST Thu Nov 17 2022
…A BAND OF HEAVY SNOW WILL AFFECT PARTS OF POTTER AND TIOGA
COUNTIES…
HAZARDS…A band of heavy snow accompanied by winds of 20 MPH which
can rapidly reduce visibility to less than a quarter of a mile.
LOCATION AND MOVEMENT…At 1221 PM EST, a band of heavy snow was
along a line extending from Johnson City to Chemung to 19 miles
northwest of Wellsboro and moving east at 25 MPH.
THIS BAND OF HEAVY SNOW WILL BE NEAR…
Keeneyville around 1255 PM EST.
Wellsboro around 105 PM EST.
Mansfield around 125 PM EST.
Covington around 130 PM EST.
This includes the following highways…
Route 6 from west of Wellsboro to the Bradford county line.
Route 15 from Blossburg to Lawrenceville.
Jennifer Kane Named Director of Emporium Senior Center
It’s time to introduce the new director of the Emporium Senior Center! She has been busy training these past few weeks and has been doing a great job and learning so much!
Some fun Jennifer facts for you:
Jen is a mom of 3 who loves animals and nature! Her favorite color is purple and her favorite food is pizza. She is kind and caring and a very hard worker.
The center will be blessed to have her!
Join us in welcoming Jennifer Kane!
Limestone Dispatched For Rollover Crash
At 11:32 AM on Thursday, Limestone Fire Dept. dispatched to a rollover crash on RT. 219, 1 mile south of Limestone.
RECALLS
Insulet Issues a Nationwide Voluntary Medical Device Correction for the Omnipod® 5 Controller
ACTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 14, 2022– Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) (Insulet or the Company), today announced a Medical Device Correction for the Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System , because of an issue with the Omnipod 5 Controller charging port and cable. This does not impact the Omnipod 5 Pod, the Omnipod® DASH Insulin Management System, the Omnipod® Insulin Management System, or compatible Android smartphone devices that have the Omnipod 5 App installed. These actions are taken voluntarily with the knowledge of the FDA.
Insulet has received 24 reports that the Omnipod 5 Controller charging port (USB-C port) or cable (USB cable) are melting, deforming, or discoloring due to heat generated by a poor connection between the cable and the port. The excess heat may cause minor burns if those areas of the Controller are touched or could lead to fire. No serious injuries have been reported to Insulet as a result of this issue.
Snow Squall Warning Across McKean, Potter & Tioga Counties
BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Snow Squall Warning
National Weather Service State College PA
1030 AM EST Thu Nov 17 2022
The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a
- Snow Squall Warning for…
Northeastern McKean County in north central Pennsylvania…
Northern Potter County in north central Pennsylvania…
Northwestern Tioga County in north central Pennsylvania… - Until 1115 AM EST.
- At 1030 AM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line
extending from near Shinglehouse to near Roulette to Marshburg,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD…Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to
blowing snow and rapidly falling visibility. Wind gusts
up to 20 mph.
SOURCE…Radar and webcams.
IMPACT…Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous
within minutes.
This includes the following highways…
Route 6 between east of Smethport and Port Allegany, and from Ski
Denton to west of Galeton.
Route 219 from South Bradford to the New York border.
State Road 46 from north of Smethport to Farmers Valley.
State Road 446 from Farmers Valley to the New York border.
Locations impacted include…
Bradford, Coudersport, Port Allegany, Shinglehouse, Westfield,
Genesee, Rew, Harrison Valley, Coryville, Eldred, Knoxville and
Ulysses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Reduce speed and turn on headlights! During snow squalls, the
visibility may suddenly drop to near zero in whiteout conditions.
Snow Squall Warning For McKean & Potter Counties
| Snow Squall Warning | |
| Alert: | The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a * Snow Squall Warning for… Northern McKean County in north central Pennsylvania… Northwestern Potter County in north central Pennsylvania… * Until 1030 AM EST. * At 952 AM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line extending from St. Bonaventure to Bradford to Russell, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD…Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to blowing snow and rapidly falling visibility. Wind gusts up to 20 mph. SOURCE…Radar and webcams. IMPACT…Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous within minutes. This includes the following highways… Route 219 from near the Bradford Regional Airport to Bradford. State Road 46 from north of Smethport to Farmers Valley. State Road 59 from west of Marshburg to Marshburg. State Road 446 from Farmers Valley to the New York border. Locations impacted include… Bradford, Shinglehouse, Genesee, Rew, Coryville, Marshburg, Eldred, Lewis Run, Oswayo and University Of Pittsburgh – Bradford. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Reduce speed and turn on headlights! During snow squalls, the visibility may suddenly drop to near zero in whiteout conditions. |
Widespread Snow Making Travel Hazardous
Thursday morning lake effect snows are making travel miserable, especially in Cattaraugus county where multiple accidents have been dispatched all morning. Predictions of up to three feet of snow for the snow belt areas to the north as the wind shifts to the north across the open lake. A widespread area reporting slippery roads covers a large portion of WNY & western PA. If you don’t have to go today, you’ll be safer in your home.
