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Knoxville-Deerfield Vol. Fire Company

Dept 5, 6, 26 dispatched for a MVA in Westfield Township. Squad 5-18, Engine 5-3, Chief 5,10, and 20 all responded from Dept 5(Westfield). 26-7 responded from Sabinsville Ambulance and transported one patient. Shortly after the arrival of Rescue 6-8 our department was dispatched to a second call (see next post). After a quick confirmation with command we were released with the exception of Captain 6-90 who stayed to assist with traffic control as members were operating on route 49.

Please be safe

Please slow down when seeing emergency personnel at the scene of an emergency

Units responding were: Rescue 6-8, Engine 6-2, Patrol 6-4

Members responding were: Asst Chief R. Bloom, Asst Chief M. Bloom, Asst Chief D. Lehman, Lieutenant S. Davies, Fire Police Captain T. McCloskey, FF T. Cline, FF J. Peet, FF S. Zerby, FF H. Zerby, FF K. Schaeffer, FF G. Davies, FF B. Brown Jr, Probationary Members: Robert Burrell, Aaron Marsiglio, Nate Peet, Alex Bieser

Smethport Police Department 

Press release from the school today explaining why all schools had a high police presence.

Today was great coordination amongst all McKean County law enforcement and everyone’s school district staff and administration.

Boy Scout Troop #413 sponsored by the Duke Center Lions Club is proud to announce that two members have achieved the highly coveted rank of Eagle Scout. In order to be bestowed this honor a scout must earn 22 merit badges and successfully complete a service project.

Kaden Price, a senior from Port Allegany and Abram Austin, a junior from Eldred, have both been involved in this troop since they were in first grade.

Kaden’s father, Richard Price, was the former scoutmaster until his untimely passing in which Abram’s father, Dan Austin, stepped up into the position.

The young men worked at restoring different areas of the Eldred Conservation Club as their community service project, Kaden: the pistol range, and Abram: the rifle range.  

Kaden is also the son of Tiffany Price and the brother to Zarek and Blake Price, as well as Devannie Griffin. His family is very important to him. He is active in Football, Trap, Baseball, Chamber Singers, and Theater Arts at Port Allegany High School. He has been an active member of the Star Hose Co. #3 Fire Station for 2 years, and enjoys hunting and fishing. Kaden’s future plans are to attend the Police Academy after graduation.

Abram is also the son of Erica Austin, and brother to Reagan Austin and Shelby Prestin. He also feels family is very important.

Abram is active in Football, Trap, Track-n-Field, Wrestling, and FFA at the Otto- Eldred High School. He has been inducted into the National Honor Society and the National Technical Honor Society.

He enjoys hunting and fishing in his free time and is a Jr. member of the Conservation Club. Abram’s future plans include attending a trade school after graduation.

Congratulations to both Kaden and Abram on this prestigious accomplishment!

Potter County Community Garden

Sheila Gabreski

We’re pleased to announce that the Community Garden is now full. We’re excited for the 29 individuals and groups who registered for a free raised bed.

THE GARDEN OFFICIALLY OPENS THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 22nd and we invite plot owners to come by 9 am to noon that day to add prepared fertilizer and peat moss to their soil. We will have Master Gardeners on hand to answer questions about planting cold hearty seeds and to sign you up for free starter plants available in late-May.

Any questions, contact Sheila Gabreski at srg22@psu.edu or call Leona Smith at 274-8540 x103.

            BRADFORD, Pa. — Dr. Matthew Kropf, associate professor of engineering technology at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, received the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Service during Honors Convocation at Pitt-Bradford on Friday.

            In addition to his teaching duties, Kropf is director of the Harry R. Halloran Jr./ARG Energy Institute, founding director of the engineering technology and energy programs and president of the faculty senate.

U.S. Forest Service – Allegheny National Forest 

The USDA Forest Service announced that the River Road Wildfire was 100 percent contained and approximately 447 acres in size as of 3:43 pm on Sunday, April 16, 2023. The wildfire was located in the Marienville Ranger District of Allegheny National Forest in the vicinity of Gregg Hill, River, and Millstone Roads. The cause of the wildfire remains under investigation.

Wildland firefighters continue to mop up the fire by extinguishing any remaining burning material near fire control lines, felling snags, trenching logs to prevent rolling, and other work to make the fire safe and reduce residual smoke. No structures were lost, and none are directly threatened. No evacuations were ordered.

Seventeen volunteer fire departments, the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources – Bureau of Forestry, the PA Game Commission, and the Forest Service worked collaboratively to suppress the River Road Wildfire. Given the progress in containment, current conditions, and the weather forecast, wildland firefighters anticipate calling the fire controlled in the next couple of days.

For information on the River Road Wildfire, visit https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/…/paalf-river-road-wildfire

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College is pleased to announce Brandy Schimp, the Mayor of Kane, Pennsylvania, as the 2023 Commencement speaker. Schimp is a proud Kane native and since being elected the town’s mayor in 2018, she has been a critical leader in many redevelopment and revitalization projects in her hometown.

 After finishing high school at Kane Area High School, she enrolled at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and earned a degree in marketing. After college, she became a Marketing Associate for Sysco Foods and returned to Kane. Later in her career, she worked in sales and marketing for Allegheny Store Fixtures in Bradford.

When she returned to Kane after college, she also began the process of getting involved in the Kane community through the Kane Area Revitalization Enterprise (KARE) in 2007. This organization, along with the Kane Area Development Center and many small business owners and volunteers, have helped to transform the town and populate the community with new businesses and repaired storefronts. After serving in this organization, she was encouraged to use her business background and run for mayor to continue the great work she was taking part in. Now in her sixth year overall, she is proud of the work her and her fellow residents have done for the future of their community.

“My biggest passion is our region’s greatest asset; our children,” noted Schimp. “I serve because I believe that the work we do now will impact generations to come and I want to do my part to make sure children in our region will have access to a wide range of opportunities here without feeling like they need to leave the Pennsylvania Wilds.”

In what can sometimes be seen as a negative, residing in a rural community, Schimp works every day to make sure area residents have opportunities that will help elevate themselves and their families. She is an inspiration to local residents as she balances being a property manager of a collection of properties, being a mother of three, and serving as mayor. It’s a busy life, but it is one filled with many opportunities in a small town. “When people think about rural, we really want them to reimagine how they see rural, because oftentimes, it comes with a stigma that you cannot have nice or new things. But these communities are a great place to be. There is just so many opportunities here, like the College, that really make it so that you do not have to leave.”  

Schimp added, “NPRC is a great asset for our region because it provides access to high quality education, right here, in northwestern Pennsylvania. Additionally, it offers a variety of courses for students of all ages, at a price point that makes it even more accessible. I’m looking forward to sharing stories and experiences with everyone at commencement and hope that everyone in attendance will continue to encourage others to support this region and visit our area!”

The 2023 Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at The Titusville Mill in Titusville. The ceremony will be open to attend in person or viewed via livestream.

About NPRC: Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) is authorized by the PA Department of Education to award associate degrees and certificates in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. NPRC is an open-admission, two-year institution of higher education. The College’s mission is to provide affordable and accessible post-secondary education to the residents of northern Pennsylvania. NPRC brings affordable education to a nine-county region (Cameron, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Forest, McKean, Potter, Venango, and Warren). With flexible scheduling options at numerous instructional locations, attending Northern Pennsylvania Regional is an excellent option for individuals interested in furthering their education close to home. With a growing team of high-quality industry-leading instructors directing our classrooms, students are empowered by a welcoming community to change their lives and brighten their futures. NPRC is actively pursuing accreditation. https://regionalcollegepa.org. 

On Wednesday, March 29, sixteen students were inducted into the Bolivar-Richburg Chapter of the National Honor Society. To be eligible, juniors and seniors at Bolivar-Richburg must maintain an 91% or above cumulative high school average in addition to meeting high standards of character, leadership, and service. The seniors in NHS dedicated the floral centerpiece to Ms. Jacoby as the teacher or staff member who demonstrates the ideals of the National Honor Society.

Congratulations to our new inductees! Front Row: Alex Parker, Maddy Thornton, Madigan Harris, Madelyn Baldwin, McKinlee Harris. Middle Row: Nebula Wilson-Smith, Kori Thomas, Ben Kisel, Cayden Gaines. Back Row: Reiss Gaines, Caden Allen, David Baldwin, Trey Buchholz, Zachary Mitchell, Caden Giardini, Ethan Jones.

• 28 Years Total Law Enforcement Experience
• 21 months experience in a Maximum Security State Prison
• Almost 7 Years experience at Potter County Sheriff’s Department
• Knows the Responsibilities and Duties of the Sheriff’s Department
• Knows the Procedures of the Sheriff’s Department
• 14 years Law Enforcement Supervision Experience
• Graduated from Southwest Law Enforcement Institute, Management College
• Currently a Certified Deputy with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
• Currently certified by the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission as a Firearms Instructor
• Volunteer Assistant Coach for State Champion Black Forest Youth Trap Team

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