NEWS

On March 21 at 4:33 pm. Genesee Fire Dept. was dispatched to Dogtown Rd. for a wild fire

Fadi Sweiss, M.D.
Neurosurgery, UPMC

Without a doubt, the use and advancement of technology has only grown. Society has benefitted from this in many ways, but have you considered the physical effects that using a smartphone, tablet, or other device could have on your physical health?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition often occurring in the thumb, index, and middle fingers that includes a tingling feeling or numbness. A compression of the median nerve in your wrist is the culprit. Your median nerve and tendons responsible for bending some of your fingers are located within the carpal tunnel. When this tunnel swells or thickens, compression occurs; the nerve and tendons become irritated, resulting in the uncomfortable sensations of CTS.

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that Route 6 will be closed tomorrow in both directions between Bungy Road and Route 1007 (Elk Run Road) in Sullivan Township, Tioga County, for police activity.

Motorists can expect the closure to take place between the hours of 7:30 PM and 10:00 PM, weather permitting. A detour using Bungy Road and Elk Run Road will be in place.

Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect travel delays, and drive with caution.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 

Warren, Pa: Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) will hold an Open House event on Tuesday, April 18 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at five of their classroom locations. A remote connection will also be available for those who cannot attend in person. 

 Prospective students and guests will be introduced to members of our team and will learn about the institution, how to enroll in our academic or workforce training courses, receive college readiness resources, hear from our alumni, and ask questions to our team members directly. 

The locations for this event include Union City High School – Union City, PA, The Galena Building – Franklin, PA, Parkside Commons, Meadville, PA, Community Education Center of Elk and Cameron Counties – St. Marys, PA, Northern Tioga School District – Elkland, PA, or virtual attendance. Those interested in attending are encouraged to sign up at https://bit.ly/OpenHouseApril_18. 

 NPRC offers affordable associate degrees, a general education certificate, and workforce training to the region and features locations within 15 miles of most residents in a nine-county footprint. Associate degrees include business administration, criminal justice, early childhood education, liberal studies, and social sciences. Our Workforce Development courses include training in automotive, early childhood education, construction, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, healthcare, operational excellence, supervision and leadership, and transportation. Businesses can also contact NPRC about customizing their training to fit their organizational needs. Many of these courses and programs are also eligible for financial assistance through the local CareerLink®. 

“College can be intimidating for many reasons, shares Director of Student Services, Dannielle Fickenworth. “At NPRC, we work incredibly hard to ensure that every student, whether they be a high school student looking at colleges, full-time workers, single parents, or even first-generation college students have the resources and support they need to be successful and do not feel that intimidation. She continues, “This Open House is a great opportunity for someone ready to make a positive change in their life and hear first-hand how NPRC has been helpful in the life of a current student.” 

 The two remaining Open House events in 2023 are scheduled for Tuesday, July 18 and Tuesday, October 24 at locations and times to be determined. For more information about NPRC, visit our website at https://regionalcollegepa.org. 

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. 

Saturday, May 20th, 2023

8:00 AM ’till ???

Registration Forms available at:

Foxs’ Pizza Den, Port Pharmacy, & the Northern Tier Children’s Home Thrift Shop

(Wednesday, May 17th, is the last day to register and be on the map)

A community Service Project organized by the Rotary Club of Port Allegany.

HARRISBURG—Attorney General Michelle Henry announced today that the City Manager for the City of DuBois and Executive Director of the DuBois Area United Way, John “Herm” Suplizio, was arrested on charges related to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from public accounts.

Suplizio, 62, of Clearfield County, allegedly committed $620,815 in fraudulent transactions, using funds from city bank accounts and the Dubois Area United Way account to pay his personal credit card bills, make political donations, and gamble. The majority of the funds came from accounts for Community Days, an annual summer event presented by the DuBois Volunteer Fire Department, for which Suplizio and his secretary were the sole signatories.

“Suplizio was a trusted public official who should have been acting in the best interests of his community,” said AG Henry. “Instead, he betrayed that trust by stealing hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars for his own personal use. This egregious violation of the trust Pennsylvanians put in their officials is disgraceful. Today’s arrest is a reminder that no one is above the law, and that everyone who holds public office in Pennsylvania is accountable to the people.”

A Grand Jury investigation found that, in addition to the fraud, Suplizio used his position as City Manager to enter into contracts with businesses for which he received personal benefits. From 2014-2021, Suplizio also provided false information on his tax returns, paying for numerous charges with public money and claiming those charges as unreimbursed expenses on his taxes. 

Suplizio was charged with five counts of Theft by Unlawful Taking; one count of Conflict of Interest; one count of Misapplication of Entrusted Property; and eight counts of Fraudulent Return.

This case is being prosecuted by Senior Deputy Attorney General Summer Carroll. All charges are accusations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, following a jury trial on March 1, 2023 at the McKean County Courthouse, George Stuckey Jr., of Port Allegany, was convicted of Driving Under the Influence (Felony 3). Stuckey was found to be under the influence of alcohol to a degree which impaired his ability to safely drive.

Trooper John Jones of the Pennsylvania State Police-Lewis Run investigated the case. Assistant District Attorney Sarah DuFresne prosecuted the case on behalf of the Commonwealth. The Judge scheduled sentencing for March 30, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Elk County- Doug Gaffey, St. Marys Area United Way President presented a $8,650 to Citizens Against Physical & Sexual Abuse (CAPSEA) Executive Director, Billie Jo Weyant and Executive Assistant, Jamie Kline. CAPSEA applied for this grant to support their shelter and emergency shelter needs.

CAPSEA is a non-profit organization that provides a 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention, counseling and ongoing supportive services, shelter, plus permanent housing options to victims of domestic violence and sexual violence in Elk and Cameron counties. Also, CAPSEA provides services to victims of crime in Elk and Cameron counties in accordance with the Pennsylvania Rights and Services Act. All CAPSEA services are free and confidential.

CAPSEA is one of the many partnering organizations that have sought grant money from the St. Marys Area United Way. Over the next couple of weeks, the United Way will continue to notify the public of all the grant recipients and award amounts. The grant funding disseminated in 2023 is as a result of the donations raised during the St. Marys Area United Way 2022 campaign. Funding raised in 2023 will be available for organizations to seek grant funding in 2024.

The St. Marys Area United Way relies on the contributions from companies and local individuals. If you would like to become one of these individuals 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.