High Winds Removed This Roof in Genesee, PA
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NEWS
Potter County Housing Authority Is Requesting Proposals For Lawn Care
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The Potter County Housing Authority is requesting proposals for lawn care at our housing projects/locations for a TWO (2) YEAR TERM. The responsible Bidder will perform lawn mowing, trimming of sidewalk and building edges, as well as grass and loose tree branch cleanup. The Bidder will perform the requested work with their equipment. All Bidders’ will supply a current certificate of insurance of at least $1,000,000 liability coverage and have current vehicle insurance. Workmen’s compensation coverage must be carried on all employees, and a completed IRS tax form W-9 must be included with the bid submission. Terms of the lawn care service is as follows:
Term of contract: Year #1-April 18 to October 20, 2023. Year #2-April 19 to October 21, 2024.
Mowing Frequency: One (1) time a week if grass is 3” or over before mowing. Mowing and trimming will be completed up to two (2) times a week if needed during the period of April 18 to May 12, 2023 and April 19 to May 13, 2024. Contact Mark Tubbs for pre-approval. Second year schedule will be set weather permitting.
Lawn Clippings: Leave on lawn if not visible within one (1) day of mowing at each location. Rake and remove heavy grass and debris from lawns to designated location on site. Redwood Village requires removal of excess grass and debris from site by Bidder. Contact the Maintenance Dept. for the location.
Sidewalks: Sweep and remove all grass and debris from all sidewalks and parking lots.
Trimming: Use a Weed-Eater to trim sidewalks, building’s edge and around trees & bushes.
Bid pricing terms: Bid price should be on per mow basis per project/location.
Project location: Project Name Address
Freeman House /Garden 79 Maple View Lane, Coudersport
Redwood Village 9 Penn Avenue, Galeton
Honeoye Haven 315 N. Union St., Shinglehouse
Ulysses Family Townhouses 625 Academy Street, Ulysses
ASCS Office 109 Market St., Coudersport
PCHA Coudersport Lot #1 Damascus/Market Sts., Coudersport
MV Coudersport Lot#1 407 S. West St., Coudersport
MV Galeton Lot#1 & Lot#2 169/171 Germania St., Galeton
Please feel free to contact this agency at (814) 274-7031 extension 110 or Mark Tubbs at (315) 717-8873 to request a site visit of a project or projects before submission of your proposal. The safety of our Residents is critical while mowing at each location. Please feel free to contact Richard Duzick at (814) 274-7031 ext. 110 with any questions pertaining to the proposal request and/or to receive a bid packet for your review and completion. Please return your bid proposals to the Potter County Housing Authority at 109 Market St., Coudersport, PA by April 13, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. Please mark the envelope “lawn care” or fax or email your bid proposal to (814) 274-0738 or pcha1@zitomedia.net by the same deadline. The Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, and to waive any informalities in the bid process. The Authority reserves the right to terminate this contract due to financial funding changes. The PCHA looks forward to receiving bids from Section 3, Minority or Female-Owned Businesses.
Marc Rice Announces Candidacy For Tioga County Commissioner
Citizens of Tioga County, my name is Marc Rice and I am a Republican candidate for Tioga County Commissioner. I would like to take this opportunity to share a little bit about myself and why I am campaigning for County Commissioner. I was born and raised in Tioga County and grew up on the family farm just outside of Wellsboro. I currently reside on the homestead with my wife and our two daughters. I come from a working-class family where my dad and grandpa worked two jobs to provide for our family while I was growing up. I started my work experience on the neighbor’s farm when I was 12 years old. Working on the farm and watching my dad work two jobs, as a child, molded my work ethic today. I graduated from Wellsboro Area High School with the class of 2003 and furthered my education with an Associate’s degree in Risk Management and Project Management Professional (PMP) designation. Over the last eighteen years I have been employed at the Tioga County Courthouse. During this time, I have held various positions in Maintenance, Risk Management and I am currently appointed, by the board of Commissioners, as the Assistant Chief Clerk. Within these positions, I have over 10 years’ experience working with the County Leadership to pass a balanced budget. I have also been assigned, by the Commissioners, to be a member of the Reassessment Advisory Council. This provides me the knowledge needed to understand the assessment and reassessment process. I have also been successful in applying for and administering federal and state grants to fund infrastructure, economic development and stream bank restoration projects. I am an active member in the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania and a board member for the Unemployment Compensation Trust. These experiences have allowed me to build my knowledge of local government and build relationships at the local, state and federal level.
I am seeking election for County Commissioner to be a strong voice for Tioga County citizens and to bring meaningful and lasting change to Tioga County. I have the knowledge needed to build upon the County being a good financial standings and I will work to keep County taxes low. My experience in County Government will also provide consistency and continuity on the Board of Commissioners during this time of transition.
As Commissioner, I will work to successfully manage the County to maintain an efficient operation and pass a balanced budget. With my eighteen years of experience at the County I have already identified opportunities to make County operations more efficient and I will start working on these efficiencies my first day in office.
As Commissioner, my other top priorities include improving communications with the public, improving emergency response times in the rural communities across Tioga County and advocate to expand mental health and drug and alcohol prevention measures and treatment services to children, youth and families across Tioga County.
Let my experience work for you and vote for Marc Rice on May 16th.
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ANGLERS TURN OUT FOR THE OPENING DAY OF TROUT SEASON
Today, hundreds of thousands of anglers turned out for the opening day of trout season across Pennsylvania. Despite rain across much of the state this morning, the opening day tradition was enjoyed on hundreds of streams and lakes, all stocked with trout, which were open to fishing beginning at 8 a.m. Anglers of all ages say it’s a great day to be outside, and a bonus that the fish were biting.
Throughout the 2023 season, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will stock approximately 3.2 million trout into public waterways, with volunteer sportsman’s groups stocking another one million fish. Anglers need a fishing license and a trout permit, and may keep up to five trout per day, from now until Labor Day.
To buy a fishing license and find great places to fish for trout, visit Fishandboat.com
GALE HOSE AMBULANCE OPENS WARMING STATION
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GALE HOSE AMBULANCE OPENS WARMING STATION SUNDAY MORNING – 818 WITHOUT POWER IN POTTER COUNTY – 640 OF THOSE OUTAGES ARE IN GALETON BOROUGH
FNN Article © Sunday, April 2, 2023.
GALETON, PA – A Warming Station was opened Sunday morning, April 2, 2023. The Gale Hose Ambulance at 2 Union Street has opened a warming station and everyone in need of warmth is welcome to come in. If anybody wants to donate food for any meals ,please drop it off at ambulance building. If coming in to warm park your vehicle out back.
Mike Zenns Announces Candidacy For Potter County Commissioner
My name is Mike Zenns and I’m running in the Democratic primary for Potter County Commissioner.
As a longtime resident of Costello, I’d like to bring my experience in information technology, tax assessment and organizational leadership to benefit the citizens of this county. I strongly support our Dark Skies program, the Eliott Ness Museum, the PA Lumber Museum, the Austin Dam and our hiking trail systems that bring revenue-generating tourism. I also support economic development beyond the Route 6 corridor to enable new and sustainable business opportunities to underserved communities located elsewhere in the county.
I look forward to being a responsible steward of Potter County’s assets while identifying and solving the daily challenges every rural Pennsylvania county faces. This includes protecting our public schools, supporting our police and first responders, safe roadways and access to adequate healthcare.
Colleen and I have 5 children and 10 grandchildren and I’ll do my best to ensure a promising future for them and you. I appreciate your consideration and support.
Find out more about me on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091304160969
Library presents: Biology and Management of the Spotted Lanternfly
The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library is excited to bring back Penn State Extension Elk County Master Gardener, Stephen Marconi, for Biology and Management of the Spotted Lanternfly. The program will be held in the library multipurpose room on Friday, April 14 from 5-6pm.
Marconi will teach attendees how to identify a new invasive insect, the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) in all its stages of development, which can be found now in your county.
The SLF can affect homeowners as well as commercial growers. It is also important to everyone who travels to be aware of their hitchhiking abilities.
Learn what you can do to prevent their spread!
Register by calling library staff during regular hours at 814-486-8011.
Those interested in the Penn State Extension Master Gardener Program can visit https://extension.psu.edu/programs/master-gardener for more information.
Whitesville Volunteer Fire Dept. Installs Officers
Whitesville Volunteer FD
Last night, April 1 2023, we held our annual dinner and installed our new department officers for the 2023 year.
Chief Todd Sherman, 1st Assistant Brad Mattison, 2nd Assistant PJ Sherman, Captain Josh Fry.
President Denny Erdmann, VP Len Sherman, Secretary Mike Hall, Treasurer Roger Easton, Chaplain Cory Hixson.
Chief awards were awarded to Lucas Erdmann, Wally Watson and Brad Mattison
Fireman of the year Award Todd Sherman
Thank you to outgoing chief Josh Fry for 12 years of leadership in the chief lineup.
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Terry Twp, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 3/30/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Terry 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. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-03-30 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Bobby S. D. Wray, Sr., 36, of Wellsville, formerly of Bolivar, NY.
Bobby S. D. Wray, Sr. “beloved father, fiance`, son, and brother”
Bobby S. D. Wray, Sr., 36, of Wellsville, formerly of Bolivar and a former longtime resident of Galliapolis, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
Born on Friday, February 27, 1987 in Augusta, Georgia, he was a son of Charles L. “Charlie” Wray and Stephanie L. Cramer.
Bobby was a graduate of Hannan Trace High School in Crown City, Ohio, he also attended Buckeye Hills Career Center in Rio Grande, Ohio, where he studied and became certified in heating and cooling technology.
He was employed at Save A Lot in Wellsville.
He enjoyed working on cars, tattooing, and riding his motorcycle.
Left to cherish his memory are fiancee`, Jennifer Porter, who he deeply loved and had planned to marry on April 20, 2023; his father Charles “Charlie” Wray and stepmother, Dianna Wray of Jackson, Ohio; his mother and stepfather, Stephanie Cramer and Kim Hess of Little Genesee; six children, Hannah Barcus, Alexis Wray, Jayden Wray, Sydney Wray, and Joseph Wray, all of Galliapolis, Ohio, and Bobby S. D. Wray, Jr. of Wellsville; two sisters, Jennifer (Joseph) Walker of Hornell and Melissa (Ira) Turner of Patriot, Ohio; four brothers, Scott Wargo and Cody Wargo, both of Buffalo, Adam (Rachel) Wray of Galliapolis, Ohio, and Nathan (Summer) Karns of Bolivar; and many nieces and nephews.
There will be no pubic visitation. A celebration of life will be held on a date and time to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bobby’s name may be made to the Christmas House, PO Box 716, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Bobby’s family has entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Bobby, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Port Allegany Dispatched For Tree Into Structure
At 3:01 PM on Saturday, Port Allegany Fire Dept. to Pump Station Road for a tree into a structure with wires.
Multi-multi reports of trees & wires down all across the area.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR AREA; SEVERE DAMAGE REPORTED IN THIS STORM
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | |
| Alert: | The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Cameron County in north central Pennsylvania… Clearfield County in central Pennsylvania… Elk County in north central Pennsylvania… McKean County in north central Pennsylvania… * Until 315 PM EDT. * At 217 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Kinzua Dam to near Indiana, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE…Automatic observing system. Wind gust to 68 MPH at Allegheny County Airport. IMPACT…Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. * Locations impacted include… St. Marys, Bradford, DuBois, Clearfield, Ridgway, Kane, Johnsonburg, Sandy, Cameron, Philipsburg, Woodland and Curwensville. For those driving on Interstate 80, this includes areas between the Dubois and Snow Shoe exits, specifically from mile markers 97 to 138. THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT…CONSIDERABLE HAIL THREAT…RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE…<.75 IN WIND THREAT…OBSERVED MAX WIND GUST…70 MPH |
| Instructions: | For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread wind damage. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure! |
| Target Area: | Cameron Clearfield Elk McKean |
Severe Thunderstorm Warning; Wind Advisory
| Message: | NOAA-NWS-ALERTS-PA126641DFE1AC.SevereThunderstormWatch.126641E0DDA0PA.WNSWOU5.cc71dad7cc7b6dd418b295c39f034c9a from w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov |
| Sent: | 11:55 EDT on 04-01-2023 |
| Effective: | 11:55 EDT on 04-01-2023 |
| Expires: | 18:00 EDT on 04-01-2023 |
| Event: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Alert :SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 105 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS PA . PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ALLEGHENY ARMSTRONG BEAVER BUTLER CAMBRIA CAMERON CLARION CLEARFIELD CRAWFORD ELK ERIE FAYETTE FOREST GREENE INDIANA JEFFERSON LAWRENCE MCKEAN MERCER POTTER SOMERSET VENANGO WARREN WASHINGTON WESTMORELAND | |
| Event: | Wind Advisory |
| Alert: | …WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY… * WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN…From 8 AM this morning to 2 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A line of strong to severe thunderstorms crossing the region this Saturday afternoon will increase the probability for locally enhanced wind damage. |
| Instructions: | Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. For high wind safety 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. |
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 01 at 1:35PM EDT until April 01 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Buffalo
DESCRIPTION: The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Cattaraugus County in western New York…
Southern Erie County in western New York…
Chautauqua County in western New York…
* Until 230 PM EDT.
* At 133 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Northwest
Harborcreek, or 7 miles east of Erie, moving northeast at 80 mph.
HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
* Locations impacted include…
Buffalo, West Seneca, Jamestown, Lackawanna, Dunkirk, Fredonia,
Hamburg, Salamanca, Allegany State Park and Evans.
This includes the following highways…
Interstate 90 between exits 56 and 61.
Interstate 86 between exits 4 and 21.
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT…CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT…RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE…0.75 IN
WIND THREAT…RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST…70 MPH
INSTRUCTIONS: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This storm is producing widespread wind damage across northwest
Pennsylvania. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay
away from windows!
Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York)
This is an important message from NY Alert
HEADLINE: Wind Advisory issued April 01 at 12:31PM EDT until April 01 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo
DESCRIPTION: …WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
* WHAT…Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE…Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming,
Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany
counties.
* WHEN…Until 7 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 01 at 11:55AM EDT until April 01 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Storm Prediction Center
DESCRIPTION: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 105 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
NY
. NEW YORK COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ALLEGANY CATTARAUGUS CHAUTAUQUA
ERIE GENESEE LIVINGSTON
MONROE NIAGARA ORLEANS
WYOMING
Structure Fire In Horton Twp.
On April 1, 5:31 Kersey, and Horton Twp. were dispatched a structure fire on 1483 California Rd. It started as a chimney fire that spread to the roof. Mutual aid units assisted this fully involved fire.
Potter County Housing Authority Is Requesting Proposals For Lawn Care
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The Potter County Housing Authority is requesting proposals for lawn care at our housing projects/locations for a TWO (2) YEAR TERM. The responsible Bidder will perform lawn mowing, trimming of sidewalk and building edges, as well as grass and loose tree branch cleanup. The Bidder will perform the requested work with their equipment. All Bidders’ will supply a current certificate of insurance of at least $1,000,000 liability coverage and have current vehicle insurance. Workmen’s compensation coverage must be carried on all employees, and a completed IRS tax form W-9 must be included with the bid submission. Terms of the lawn care service is as follows:
Term of contract: Year #1-April 18 to October 20, 2023. Year #2-April 19 to October 21, 2024.
Mowing Frequency: One (1) time a week if grass is 3” or over before mowing. Mowing and trimming will be completed up to two (2) times a week if needed during the period of April 18 to May 12, 2023 and April 19 to May 13, 2024. Contact Mark Tubbs for pre-approval. Second year schedule will be set weather permitting.
Lawn Clippings: Leave on lawn if not visible within one (1) day of mowing at each location. Rake and remove heavy grass and debris from lawns to designated location on site. Redwood Village requires removal of excess grass and debris from site by Bidder. Contact the Maintenance Dept. for the location.
Sidewalks: Sweep and remove all grass and debris from all sidewalks and parking lots.
Trimming: Use a Weed-Eater to trim sidewalks, building’s edge and around trees & bushes.
Bid pricing terms: Bid price should be on per mow basis per project/location.
Project location: Project Name Address
Freeman House /Garden 79 Maple View Lane, Coudersport
Redwood Village 9 Penn Avenue, Galeton
Honeoye Haven 315 N. Union St., Shinglehouse
Ulysses Family Townhouses 625 Academy Street, Ulysses
ASCS Office 109 Market St., Coudersport
PCHA Coudersport Lot #1 Damascus/Market Sts., Coudersport
MV Coudersport Lot#1 407 S. West St., Coudersport
MV Galeton Lot#1 & Lot#2 169/171 Germania St., Galeton
Please feel free to contact this agency at (814) 274-7031 extension 110 or Mark Tubbs at (315) 717-8873 to request a site visit of a project or projects before submission of your proposal. The safety of our Residents is critical while mowing at each location. Please feel free to contact Richard Duzick at (814) 274-7031 ext. 110 with any questions pertaining to the proposal request and/or to receive a bid packet for your review and completion. Please return your bid proposals to the Potter County Housing Authority at 109 Market St., Coudersport, PA by April 13, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. Please mark the envelope “lawn care” or fax or email your bid proposal to (814) 274-0738 or pcha1@zitomedia.net by the same deadline. The Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, and to waive any informalities in the bid process. The Authority reserves the right to terminate this contract due to financial funding changes. The PCHA looks forward to receiving bids from Section 3, Minority or Female-Owned Businesses.
North Central Supply And the “Shops of Quarterwest”
We have fishing supplies.
We have live bait.. minnows, night crawlers, baby crawlers, meal worms.
We also sell fishing licenses..
Stop by and check out everything we have to offer.
