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Shapiro Administration Provides Update on Plum Stray Gas Investigation
DEP working with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, local and county agencies
Plum, PA – Earlier this week, Governor Josh Shapiro directed the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to launch an investigation into the house explosion in the Rustic Ridge neighborhood of Plum Borough, Allegheny County.
Under the Governor’s direction on Monday morning, August 14, 2023, in coordination with local and County authorities, DEP inspectors began conducting a stray gas investigation at the incident site to look for sources of combustible gas near the structure and inspecting nearby natural gas-related facilities and infrastructure under DEP’s jurisdiction.
PennDOT Potter and Cameron County Maintenance work schedule for the week of August 21 – August 25, 2023
Emporium/Coudersport, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Potter and Cameron County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of August 21 – August 25, 2023, weather permitting. Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.
Cameron County 0240
Sign Repairs:
- State Route: Various SR throughout County
Side Dozing:
- State Route: 0872 (Sinnemahoning area to Potter County Line)
Potter County 0260
Bridge Deck Replacement: Road Closed/Detour in Place
- State Route: 4005 (Fishing Creek Road)
Sign Upgrades:
- State Route: 872 (Cameron County Line to Austin)
Pipe Replacement:
- State Route: 4027 (Brizzie Hollow Road)
- State Route: 1010 (Genesee Area)
Shoulder Repair:
- State Route: 44 (Pine Mountain Area)
Pipe Flushing:
- (Ulysses to Harrison Valley)
Spray Patching
- State Route: 1011 (Hickox/Ulysses Road)
- State Route: 244 (Andrew settlement to Genesee)
Slide Repair:
- State Route: 1005 (Phoenix Road)
The following work is scheduled to be completed by contractor, weather permitting:
Patriot Tree Surgeons-
State Route: 244 (Andrew Settlement – Genesee)
Traffic control: Traffic along 244 will be utilizing flaggers during work hours.
Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc– Roadway Repair
State Route: 6 (Port Allegany to Coudersport) Contractors will continue with roadway repairs and drainage upgrades.
Traffic control: Traffic along SR 6 will be utilizing flaggers during work hours; multiple work zones may be in project area.
LTT Trucking LLC– Bridge Replacement
State Route: 449 (Brookland Road)
Traffic control: Traffic along 449 will be utilizing flaggers during work hours.
Dean Construction LLC– Bridge Replacement
State Route: 44 (Intersection of Tennessee Road)
Traffic control: Bridge will be closed, and the temporary roadway will carry traffic around the work zone.
PennDOT McKean County Maintenance work schedule for the week of August 21 – August 25, 2023
Cylone, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation McKean County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of August 21 – August 25, 2023, weather permitting. Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.
McKean County 0250
Sign Repairs and Upgrades:
- Various State Routes throughout the County
Mowing:
- Various State Routes throughout the County
Slide Repairs:
- State Route: 446 (Eldred to New York state line)
Seal Coat: Expect Delays
- State Route: 46 (Smethport to Cameron County line)
- State Route: 6 (Marvindale to Lantz Corners)
Ditch Cleaning:
- State Route: 1009 (Bells Run Road)
- State Route: 1011 (Barnum Road)
- State Route: 546 (Oil Valley Road)
Pipe Flushing:
- State Route: 59 (Lafayette area)
- State Route: 44 (Ceres to Shinglehouse)
- State Route: 1006 (McCrae Brook Road)
The following work is scheduled to be completed by contractor, weather permitting:
Glenn O. Hawbaker – Bridge Repair
State Route: 6 – Port Allegany
Traffic control: Traffic along SR6 in Port Allegany Borough will be controlled with temporary traffic signals.
PA Dept. of Agriculture Weekly Roundup
   Agricultural Partnerships: Connecting Farmers to Food Banks In Pennsylvania, there are more than 52,000 farms spanning over 7.3 million acres across the state. With this abundance of resources, there is no reason anyone should be struggling with hunger. Yet, more than two million Pennsylvanians are struggling with hunger every day, and nearly 500,000 of those hungry Pennsylvanians are children. Though many of us may not realize the grave disparities that exist in our own communities, people struggle with hunger in every county and congressional district in Pennsylvania. They could be our neighbors, kids in our children’s classes – the possibilities go on.Read More   Shapiro Administration Invites Proposals For $500,000 In PA Farm Bill Grants To Prepare Next Generation For Success In Ag Secretary Redding called for proposals for $500,000 in PA Farm Bill Agriculture & Youth Grants from organizations whose projects are aimed at preparing youth to succeed in Pennsylvania’s $132.5 billion agriculture industry. Applications are due by 5:00 PM on September 29, 2023.Read More At Reading Elementary School, Governor Shapiro Hosts Ceremonial Budget Bill Signing to Fund Universal Free Breakfast and Historic Investments in Public Education During a visit to Millmont Elementary School, Governor Josh Shapiro ceremonially signed the 2023-24 budget bill to provide universal free breakfast to nearly 1.7 million Pennsylvania public school students across the Commonwealth. Governor Shapiro and Education Secretary Dr. Khalid Mumin also highlighted the critical investments the bipartisan budget makes in K-12 public schools, including the largest increase in basic education funding (BEF) in Pennsylvania history.See More   In celebration of its 149th year, Secretary Redding attended the Centre County Grange Fair to celebrate all that is PA agriculture.See More Secretary Redding was humbled to attend the 2023 Northeast Dairy Convention held in Mount Pocono. He joined friends and partners from all across our PA dairy industry as he spoke about the future of dairy. See More Secretary Redding attended the Washington County Fair, helping present this year’s Friend of the Fair award to Donna Hott, for her support with the annual fair.See More Fox Chase Farm was awarded a $100,000.00 matching grant through the Keystone Historic Preservation (KHP) Grant Program to fund preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration activities of the historic Manor House at Fox Chase Farm, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The event helped catapult the agriculture education initiatives at the Fox Chase Farm by providing additional educational space.  Understanding the Basics of Milk Pricing Friday, August 25, 2023, Noon – 1 PM The Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s (PDA) Agricultural Business Development Center (ABDC), will present the next webinar in the Understanding Agricultural Law educational series: “Understanding the Basics of Milk Pricing”. The webinar will provide an overview of the Federal Milk Marketing Order system and discuss related legal issues. Learn More  Now Hiring! The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex is hiring! On-site interviews will be available during a job fair. Candidates are encouraged to apply online before attending the job fair and should bring reference information along with two forms of ID. WHEN: Tuesday, August 29, 10 AM – 6 PMLearn More ‘Adopt a Cow’ Program Brings Agriculture to the Classroom, Registration Closes Sept. 15 Discover Dairy’s “Adopt a Cow” program opened for enrollment for the 2023-24 school year on May 1 and closes on September 15. The free program, which impacted 1.2 million students worldwide last year, is a year-long, interactive learning opportunity that gives students an inside look at a dairy farm in the United States. Students participate in hands-on, educational activities featuring the calves on the farm and the dairy farmers who manage the operation. Individuals who are passionate about the dairy and agriculture industries can spread the word about the free program with families in their community.Learn MoreUSDA Offers Disaster Program Flexibilities for Flood-Impacted Producers in the Northeast The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Risk Management Agency (RMA) have authorized policy flexibilities for key disaster assistance programs and crop insurance to aid Northeast agricultural operations that have been significantly impacted by recent flooding in 2023.Learn More |
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Tuscarora Township, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 8/16/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Tuscarora Township, 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. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-08-16 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Tuscarora Township, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 8/16/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Tuscarora Township, 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. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-08-16 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
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NY Alert: Road Closure on Route 36
NY Route 36 over Troups Creek, in South Troupsburg approximately 1.5 miles north of the Pennsylvania border closed
Capitol Update by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint)
 FacebookWebsiteBioLatest NewsState FormsPhoto GalleryContactCapitol Update Friday, August 18, 2023 You are welcome to contact me through this link.  I recently had the opportunity to join colleagues from NW PA and officials with REV Renewables for a tour of the Seneca Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Generation Station at Kinzua Dam. Impressive facility and very important for maintaining the stability of our electric grid. More People Eligible for Property Tax/Rent Rebates Next Year  More Pennsylvania seniors and people with disabilities will be eligible for increased property tax or rent relief next year under a new law approved by the General Assembly in July. Act 7 of 2023 increases income limits for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program for homeowners and renters to $45,000 annually. The law also raises the maximum rebate each homeowner or renter can receive from $650 to $1,000. Thanks to the new law, more than 150,000 additional individuals will be eligible for assistance, which is more important than ever due to rising costs driven by inflation. The expansion will be in effect next year when residents apply for assistance based on rent and property taxes paid in 2023. Those claims will be paid in 2024. There is still time to apply for the current year’s program, which is based on rent and property taxes paid in 2022. Apply online at mypath.pa.gov or contact my office for free assistance. The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program benefits eligible residents 65 years and older; widows and widowers 50 years and older; and people with disabilities 18 years and older. Your Input is Needed for PA Master Plan for Older Adults  The Department of Aging is currently gathering input on Pennsylvania’s Master Plan for Older Adults, a 10-year, state-led and stakeholder-driven strategic plan designed to help transform the infrastructure and coordination of services for older Pennsylvanians. To ensure local feedback is included in that plan, Office of Human Services, Inc. Area Agency on Aging for Elk, McKean and Cameron Counties is holding listening sessions in each county as follows: • Elk County: Tuesday, Aug. 29, from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Fox Township Senior Center, 365 Main St., Kersey. • McKean County: Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Greater Bradford Senior Center, 60 Campus Drive, Bradford. • Cameron County: Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Emporium Senior Center, 105 E. 4th St., Emporium. If you are unable to attend the local sessions, there are other options for providing feedback. Learn more about the plan and other ways to participate here. Kane Senior Citizens Expo Sept. 8  Please join us on Friday, Sept. 8, for the Kane Senior Citizens Expo! Open to senior citizens and their family members and caregivers, the event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Sports and Fitness Gymnasium, Campus Drive, Bradford. The event is free to attend, and lunch will be provided. State, county and local exhibitors will be on hand to distribute information and answer questions about a variety of issues. Health screenings will also be offered, and door prize drawings will be held at 12:30 p.m. If you can’t make it this time, mark your calendar for our final expo of the year at the Roulette Fire Hall on Friday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information about the Kane expo, contact the Kane office at 814-837-0880. Information is also available at RepCauser.com or on Facebook at Facebook.com/RepCauser. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the expo, Causer’s offices in Bradford and Kane will be closed all day on Friday, Sept. 8. The office in Coudersport will remain open and may be reached by calling 814-274-9769. Slow Down for School Buses  With students returning to class, school buses are or soon will be back on the roads. Motorists, parents and children are encouraged to refresh their memories about how to share the road safely. Pennsylvania law requires motorists stop at least 10 feet away from school buses when their red lights are flashing and their stop arm is extended. This applies to motorists when they are behind or traveling alongside a school bus, as well as those meeting the bus or approaching an intersection where a bus is stopped. Vehicles should remain stopped until the red lights have stopped flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn. Do not proceed until all the children have reached a place of safety. Penalties for failure to obey school bus safety laws can result in a $250 fine, five points on a driving record and a 60-day license suspension. Parents are reminded to ensure their children are at the bus stop early to avoid rushing. Students should stay where the bus driver can see them while boarding or exiting the bus. Click here for more information and tips on school bus safety. New 511PA Features to Aid Little League Fans, Truckers, Human Trafficking Prevention  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently unveiled updates to its 511PA traveler information service. Motorists heading to the Little League World Series (LLWS) in Williamsport are encouraged to plan their trip using the real-time travel and alternate-route information available online at www.511PA.com/LLWS. The website is dedicated to monitoring traffic conditions on the primary travel routes to the event, including Route 15 south to Route 220 to Market Street (from north); Route 15 north (from south); Interstate 80 east to Route 220 north to Market Street (from west); and I-80 west to Route 15 north (from east). Commercial vehicle drivers can benefit from the new “PennDOT Bridges” feature on the 511PA traffic map. It shows locations for all state-owned bridges posted with weight or other limits, along with closed bridges. This information can be viewed on the web map and is also available as an alert that can be heard in drive mode on the mobile app. To combat human trafficking, PennDOT updated the 511PA Travel Links page to include new information for such crimes. Travelers can report suspected human trafficking via the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) tipline at 888-292-1919 or tips@pa.gov. 511PA also includes more information with recommendations from PSP on how to recognize and report suspected human trafficking. The 511PA mobile app and phone service have also been updated to provide travelers easy access for reporting suspected human trafficking activity. Call Before You Dig  Aug. 11 marked National 811 Day – a day dedicated to reminding residents, contractors and utility workers of the importance of calling 8-1-1 before digging to help ensure the safety of excavation projects across the state. Every time an underground utility line is hit, there is a risk to the contractors or homeowners who are doing the digging; to utility workers and emergency responders who are mobilized to deal with the damage; and to bystanders who live, work or travel near the locations of the incidents. State law requires contractors and residents to contact PA One Call at least three business days prior to excavation – triggering alerts to all utilities within an intended digging area and prompting utilities to mark where their facilities are located. Pennsylvanians can dial 8-1-1 to connect with the One Call system, while out-of-state residents or businesses can call 1-800-242-1776. Learn more at www.PA1call.com. |
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Wyalusing Township, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 8/16/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Wyalusing Township, 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. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-08-16 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Ferguson Township, Clearfield County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 8/14/2023 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Ferguson Township, Clearfield county. 78.57(a) – CONTROL, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF PRODUCTION FLUIDS – Operator failed to collect the brine and other fluids produced during operation, service and plugging of the well in a tank, pit or a series of pits or tanks, or other device approved by the Department or Operator discharged brine or other fluids on or into the ground or into waters of the Commonwealth. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-08-14 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Missing – Female black cat from Pike Twp.
UPDATE: GNOCCHI IS HOME.
Missing – Female black cat, 4 years old, small white patch on chest and a rather short tail. Missing since Thursday on Pike Summit Road, Pike Township. Her name is Gnocchi. She is an indoor cat and is micro chipped. Will come to anyone if they put out the juice from a tuna fish can. If anyone sees her, please call 412-313-7825. She is a beloved family member.
Thank you.
Think About It
Arguing With God
By
B.J. Knefley
Have you ever argued with God? I have, numerous times, but it didn’t help. Some might say that we shouldn’t argue with God. I don’t know if that’s true. In a sense Christ argued with God in the Garden of Gethsemane. If not argued, at least questioned. Moses argued with God about his leading the people out of Egypt. But it didn’t work. God still won in the end.
Why do we argue with God? Is it because we believe our argument or are we just trying to get out of doing something? That seems to be the case with Moses. He stated all the reasons why he wasn’t the man for the job. God still insisted. Do we argue because we’re afraid? Or is it that we don’t feel adequate for the assignment? I remember a saying from years ago that went like this, “God can enable the unable, but not the unwilling”.
I’ve wondered at times if God is simply after our willingness. Perhaps like wanting my children to be willing. Willing to take risks or to step outside their comfort zones. Remember trying to get them to jump off the diving board or just the side of the pool and into your arms? Why do we all have such a difficult time letting go of what’s familiar to take the plunge into the unknown?
Trust me, I am not good at this. I, like the rest, bulk at God’s prompting to take a risk and step out of my comfort zone. Although I don’t mind change, I don’t like change that I’m not in charge of. Taking risks is easy when I’m in control, but God isn’t interested in our control but rather our trusting in His abilities. I guess that’s why it’s called faith. Faith in what can’t be seen or touched.
In the places where God has called people to follow him into the unknown or to go in new places, he always gives the promise that He’ll be with them. You’d think that with that kind of promise we wouldn’t bulk, but we do. When He’s called us to not be afraid because He’s with us, why do we still hesitate? Is it because with all our words about faith and trust, we don’t? Think about it.
