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Vote Ashley Gledhill For Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts
Endorsed by Kathy S. Schroeder, Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts Experience Matters
Thank you to all of those who signed my petition and have taken the time to speak with me, it means the absolute world to me. I will be listed as 2 on the ballot but hope to be number 1 in your hearts. It has been an honor and privilege to serve as your Deputy Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts over the past five years.
During my years of service, I have had the opportunity to be trained on the job by our current Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts, Kathy Schroeder. It takes years to learn the complex systems used in our office for civil, criminal and orphans’ court filings. I know the systems, duties and responsibilities of the Prothonotary/Clerk of Court inside and out.
I am very well versed in criminal and civil procedure, which is an absolute must for this position. I also have a heart for public service and a deep love for this community. The most important job we have is serving the public.
Over the years I have had the opportunity to get to know a lot of you personally and professionally. I want to continue to serve the citizens of Potter County, without any disruption in service. There will be no growing pains or learning curves, as I currently assist our Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts on a daily basis.
I am running on the Republican ticket, but I would welcome and encourage democratic write-in votes. I look forward to being your next Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts and would appreciate your support and vote in the upcoming primary election. Vote experience, honesty and dedication. Vote for Ashley Gledhill.
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EARTH DAY AT MILL COVE IS THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 22
Radio Thieves (shown) will be performing in the Charlie Fox pavilion from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, April 22 and Chasing Rabbits from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy this free entertainment.
This Saturday, April 22 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Earth Day at Mill Cove will have two bands performing live, fishing and kayaking, fun learning about birds, beekeeping, growing vegetables, flowers and trees, bald eagles, etc., children’s story hour, games to play and many other things to do for toddlers to adults, all for free. Equipment to use and parking are free, too.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Earth Day is held rain or shine so it is recommended that everyone bring hiking shoes and rain gear just in case.
The purpose of Earth Day at the Mill Cove Environmental Area, located north of Mansfield, is to showcase Tioga County’s natural resources and the importance of conservation.
The first 1,500 people who arrive at Earth Day at Mill Cove will receive a ready-to-plant tree seedling for free.
The Pennsylvania Wilds Astronomy Club is hosting solar viewing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Two special telescopes will be set-up to allow safe viewing of the surface of the sun, which is ramping up its activity as it nears the peak of its 11-year solar cycle. In the event of cloudy conditions, the club will demonstrate the use of one or more of their telescopes to look at distant land objects.
Bradford Chess Club Scores at Friendship Tournament
Bradford’s chess club swept all but one of the trophies at the Friendship tournament on Saturday, 4/15/23. In the K-6 division, Bradford’s club reigned supreme by claiming the top EIGHT places! Sylvia Bysiek took first overall by defeating her teammate Micaiah “Ki” Ferguson in the final round. Second place honors went to Aislin Kramer, a fifth grader at School Street Elementary. Third place was awarded to Julianna Bysiek. In addition to Aislin and Julianna, Ewan Bell and Micaiah Ferguson also tied for second place. Three from the club tied for the next place: Elaina Ferguson, Andon Troisi, and Gavin Weart. Also competing for Bradford was Timothy Kelley, a third grade pupil at School Street. Coach Ferguson said, “I’m extremely proud of all our students. It was an excellent finish for our scholastic players.”
In the 7-12 section, the club had an impressive finish, also. Trenton Johnson won every game to claim first! Owen Troisi tied for second place. All of the other three players (Jamin Bell, Zech Waterman, and Aiden Ferguson) finished at or above the .500 mark.
The event was organized by Candidate Master Garry Reynolds. Friendship Central School sponsored and hosted the annual tournament in the high school gymnasium.
Galeton Weather for March 2023
Although I was in physical rehab in Wellsboro, Rick Jones did the measuring while I was there. I observed while in Wellsboro, March was a return to colder weather. It appeared to be a rather typical March. The average high temperature for March is 41 degrees and the average low is 21 degrees. Average rainfall is 3,05″ We received 2.5″ of rain and melted snow and 2″ of snow. It has been a drier than average winter. We could use more moisture. It appears that we are not receiving the normal “April Showers”. What will happen to “May Flowers”? I notice that some lawns are being mowed. Just remember once you start mowing there is no stopping.
Henry W. Lush NWS observer
Thank You From The Friends of the Coudersport Pool
The Friends of the Coudersport Pool would like to thank the ATV/UTV club for their generous $400.00 donation to help provide free swim lessons to the youth of Potter County.
“The Potter County ATV/UTV club was founded in October 2020. Our initial purpose was to promote responsible ATV/UTV use and expand riding opportunities in Potter County. Our board and members care deeply about the communities we live and work in, so it is only natural that we support other organizations as we are able to do so. Many of our directors have fond memories of summer days at the Coudersport Pool and were also beneficiaries of the swimming lessons. We support recreation in all its many forms and are happy to be able to provide a small portion of the funding needed to give free swimming lessons to area youth.
We know it will build a foundation for many of their own fond memories. Keep up the great work!”
The Board of Directors, Potter County ATV/UTV club.
To get involved with the Potter County ATV/UTV club you can follow them on Facebook.
To provide a tax-free donation to help provide free swim lessons, a check can be made to the Borough of Coudersport swim lesson fund, 201 South West St, Coudersport pa, 16915.
Bolivar-Richburg Schools Explain Today’s Lockdown
Important Message posted on the school district website:
- On Thursday, April 20, the Bolivar-Richburg Central School District was made aware of a possible attempt to remove a student from one of our schools by a non-custodial party, allegedly known to the lawful guardian. Upon receiving this information, we immediately reported it to the New York State Police and the Bolivar Police who initiated an investigation in collaboration with our school administration.
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In accordance with District emergency management protocols, all schools were placed in Lockout as a precaution while the investigation was being conducted. Lockout means that all students have been brought into the schools and the exterior doors of all buildings in the District are verified locked. Visitors were screened and limited to our school buildings throughout the day while the protocol is implemented.
Based on their preliminary investigation, the New York State Police have deemed there is no threat to any of our schools. Normal operations are continuing in each of our buildings, and we anticipate a regular dismissal as well. Students and parents may observe an increased police presence at our campuses, which is a normal practice subsequent to a Lockout. We will be holding all after-school activities and inter-scholastic sports.
Please be aware that all statements or actions that suggest a threat to the safety and security of our school populations are taken seriously. Any such statement comes with significant consequences, even if they are made jokingly and/or are deemed as not credible. We need the assistance of the entire community as we strive to provide the safest possible learning environment.
We recognize the need to be transparent regarding incidents that may impact our school community. As a District, we will always act out of an abundance of caution to ensure all our students and staff are safe.
PUC Approves Settlement with National Fuel Gas Related to 2020 Gas Leak and Fire in Erie
NFG to Pay $125,000 Civil Penalty and Make Procedural Changes to Help Prevent Future Incidents
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a settlement between National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation (NFG) and the PUC’s independent Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E) – addressing a 2020 incident in Erie, Pennsylvania, which resulted in a natural gas main “hit,” gas leak, and fire in a nearby building.
The Commission voted 5-0 to approve the joint settlement submitted by NFG and I&E, following a period for public comment (no comments were received).
The settlement calls for NFG to pay a $125,000 civil penalty and make a series of modifications to business practices and policies intended to mitigate the likelihood of similar occurrences.
Erie Gas Leak/Fire Investigation
The settlement springs from an informal investigation by I&E’s Safety Division into an incident on Nov. 2, 2020, in the 1200 block of Brown Avenue in Erie, Pennsylvania. According to investigators, an NFG gas main was damaged as construction crews were replacing a damaged utility pole at that location. Before the flow of gas could be stopped, gas moved into the…
PFBC ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON APRIL 24
HARRISBURG, Pa. (April 18) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will conduct several meetings and a public hearing on Monday, April 24, 2023, at its Harrisburg headquarters, located at 1601 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. All meetings are open to the public.
- 11:30 a.m. – Public Hearing on Proposed Fee Adjustments
In accordance with Act 56 of 2020, which provides the PFBC with the authorization to set fees, this hearing is being conducted to gather public input on proposed fee adjustments for the 2024 license year. This hearing may be viewed remotely by joining the webinar from your internet browser using this link: https://bit.ly/PublicHearing-April24. If prompted, enter the webinar access number code: 2633 645 7382. Password: public (782542 from phones)
- 1:00 p.m. – Law Enforcement Committee Meeting
During this meeting, PFBC law enforcement staff will present committee members with proposed revocations for persons who have violated fishing and boating regulations. This meeting may be viewed remotely by joining the webinar from your internet browser using this link: https://bit.ly/BLEMtg-April24. If prompted, enter the webinar access number code: 2634 421 9229. Password: public (782542 from phones)
- 1:30 p.m. – PFBC Quarterly Business Meeting
The complete schedule and agenda for this meeting and information on how to provide public comment is available on the PFBC website (Fishandboat.com). This meeting may be viewed remotely by joining the webinar from your internet browser using this link: https://bit.ly/CommissionMtg-April24. If prompted, enter the webinar access number code: 2632 517 4733. Password: public (782542 from phones)
PUC Seeks Public Comment on Revised Settlement with Columbia Gas Concerning Washington County House Explosion
Proposed $990,000. Penalty
2019 Incident Destroyed a Home in Washington, Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted to seek public comment on a proposed revised settlement regarding a natural gas explosion that destroyed a house in the City of Washington, Pennsylvania, in July 2019 – injuring several people and damaging other nearby homes. The incident occurred as construction work was underway nearby on a Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania (Columbia Gas) project involving gas mains in the area.
The Commission voted 5-0 to seek comment from interested parties regarding the revised joint settlement presented by Columbia Gas and the PUC’s independent Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E). The proposed settlement will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, and that publication will begin a 25-day comment period.
Explosion Investigation
Pipeline safety inspectors from I&E and the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal jointly conducted an evaluation to determine the cause of the July 31, 2019, explosion at 100 Park Lane. According to investigators, the primary cause of the explosion was the over-pressurization of the house piping and appliances – noti…
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to SWN PROD CO LLC in Herrick Twp, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 4/18/2023 to SWN PROD CO LLC in Herrick 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: 2023-04-18 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to SWN PROD CO LLC in Herrick Twp, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 4/18/2023 to SWN PROD CO LLC in Herrick Twp, Bradford county. 78a73(b) – GENERAL PROVISION FOR WELL CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION – Operator failed to prevent gas, oil, brine, completion and servicing fluids, and any other fluids or materials from below the casing seat from entering fresh groundwater, and prevent pollution or diminution of fresh groundwater. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-04-18 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to SWN PROD CO LLC in Herrick Twp, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 4/18/2023 to SWN PROD CO LLC in Herrick Twp, Bradford 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: 2023-04-18 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
DCNR Advising Caution as High Danger of Woodland Fire Risk Increases
 DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn is urging Pennsylvanians be mindful of high woodland fire danger as seasonal wildfire risk increases. “Dry conditions across the Commonwealth have led to elevated risks for fires to spread this year,” Dunn said. “We know that a simple act of carelessness when lighting a camp or bonfire could prove disastrous among tinder-dry conditions in some of our forests. Wildfire dangers climb with each day of sun and wind, and we encourage Pennsylvanians to be cautious when lighting fires during these conditions. ”Thousands of acres of state and private woodlands are burned by wildfires each year. Debris burning, equipment use, power lines, and campfires are some of the most common causes of wildfires in Pennsylvania. Light rainfall in many areas, lack of green foliage in the spring, low humidity, and sunny and windy days all combine to increase chances of forest and brush fires spreading. Such fires are almost always traced to human carelessness. “We want to remind people to be careful with campfires and backyard burning so that they can take the proper precautions at all times,” State Forester Ellen Shultzabarger said. “It can help save lives, protect wildlife habitats, and reduce the strain on our hardworking firefighters.”Shultzabarger noted an increase in unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, near the scenes of wildfires, which must follow specific guidelines when flying over public lands, including remaining clear of wildfires. Read more… |
Black Forest Falcons Tie Bradford
The Black Forest Falcons tied Bradford at 174 in trap shooting this week on a cold, snowy evening. The top eight Falcons included:
Logan Jackson 23
Ty Daniels 22
Cael DeLong 22
Otto Deutschlander 22
Kaden Hoopes 22
Owen Gill 21
Wyatt Kibbe 21
Garrett Fuhrer 21The Falcons will be shooting in the annual PA vs. NY match on Saturday at 10am at the Bradford Gun Club.
Housing Preservation Grant – Notice of Solicitation of Applications
The Fiscal Year 2023 Section 533 Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) Notice of Funding Availability was published in the Federal Register on April 19, 2023.
The HPG program provides grants to qualified organizations to repair or rehabilitate homes, rental properties or co-ops occupied by low- and very-low-income residents in rural areas. Eligible applicants are organizations which include most State or local governmental entities, federally recognized Indian tribes, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations.
In addition to regular program funding, $2,500,000 was made available under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 to help people repair homes they own or rent that were damaged by a Presidentially declared disaster in calendar year 2022.
- Properties proposed for repair must have sustained damage in a Presidentially declared disaster in calendar year 2022. A list maintained by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is available at this link: FEMA Website. In the dropdown boxes on that webpage, select the year 2022, and then choose “Major Disaster Declaration” or “Fire Management Assistance Declaration” as the declaration type.
- A maximum award of $50,000
Preapplications may be submitted to the Rural Development State Offices. The closing deadline for receipt of all paper or electronic preapplications is June 5, 2023.
For general information, applicants may contact Mandy Couture at 515-418-2188 or via email at mandy.couture@usda.gov.
…ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE GROWTH AND SPREAD TODAY…
National Weather Service, State College PA
Thu, Apr 20 2023
…ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE GROWTH AND SPREAD TODAY…
A combination of dry and breezy conditions this afternoon will
create an elevated risk of wildfire spread across all of Central
Pennsylvania.
Minimum relative humidity values this afternoon will range from
20 to 30 percent. Wind gusts should be generally 15 mph or less
today, which would limit the potential for rapid spread of any
wildfires that develop on flatter terrain.
The greatest threat for more rapid spread today will be on the
steeper, south-facing slopes of the ridges. These locations will
experience the greatest warming and drying of fuels and leaf
litter from the most direct sunshine and exposure to the southerly
breeze.
Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential
ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches. If
dry grasses and tree litter begin to burn, the fire will have the
potential to spread rapidly.
The threat for more rapid wildfire spread appears to increase on
Friday as the south to southwest breeze freshens by 5 to 10 mph.
For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire
prevention and education, please visit the Pennsylvania Department
of Conservation and Natural Resources website at
http://dcnr.pa.gov/Communities/Wildfire.
Lambert/Evanego
SBDC PennWest Clarion Presents QuickBooks Course in Coudersport
Clarion SBDC is offering a QuickBooks 2022 course, and you can attend the in-person workshop or via Webinar. Level I: If you’ve recently purchased QuickBooks or plan to in the near future, we can help you learn the basics. Learn to create, use and maintain your books with ease. Keep track of your payables and receivables. The Level I course will meet Wednesday, May 3rd from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost is $199*per person.
Level II: Now that you’re familiar with the basics, come and see what else this amazing accounting program can do for you. Learn how to run professional looking reports, personalize your forms, send letters through Microsoft Word, export to Excel, and more. The Level II course will meet Thursday, May 4th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost is $199*per person. Discount rate* for those registering for both Level I and II is $360, a savings for $38. Class size is limited, so register today. For more information or to register, call (814) 393-2060, email sbdc@pennwest.edu or visit www.clarion.ede/sbdc.
USDA Announces Funding Availability to Expand Meat and Poultry Processing Options for Underserved Producers and Tribal Communities
Up to $125 million through two grant programs will increase choices for producers, including new capacity for indigenous meat processing to support tribal food systems
WASHINGTON, April 19, 2023 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of up to $125 million through two new grant programs that will create more options for meat and poultry farmers by investing in independent, local meat and poultry processing projects that increase competition and enhance the resiliency of the food supply chain.
These new grant programs, the Indigenous Animals Harvesting and Meat Processing Grant Program and the Local Meat Capacity Grant Program, are part of the broader $1 billion American Rescue Plan investment by the Biden-Harris Administration to expand processing capacity for small and midsized meat and poultry processors.
“This is the latest step in USDA’s transformational work to fill gaps and help small and underserved producers market their products, support thriving local and regional food systems by investing in processing capacity that’s closer to farms, and alleviate major bottlenecks in food and agricultural supply chains,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Importantly, we’re also taking steps to increase the overall availability of protein from indigenous animals like bison, reindeer and salmon, which have been the backbone of tribal food systems for generations.”
To learn more, read the full news release.
