NEWS
Potter County Education Council and Tri-Co Connections Continue Partnership for Seniors 2 Seniors Program
The Potter County Education Council, Tri-Co Connections, the Potter County Human Services Area Agency on Aging, and our local school districts are continuing to team up to implement a county-wide program called Seniors 2 Seniors. This program is teaching basic computer skills, digital literacy, and cybersecurity to senior citizens so that they have the skills and knowledge to utilize the many benefits of high-speed Internet, which can include: Staying connected to friends and family; Sending and receiving emails; Using search engines to navigate the Internet; Utilizing telemedicine (healthcare from home); Using on-line banking; and Shopping from home (for items not available in the local area).
As a part of this program, local high school students volunteer to provide on-site support to each of the adults who participates in the course. The area high school students are a logical resource to support the senior citizens as they learn about the Internet since this generation of students has grown up with technology as a part of their daily lives. They are a true “tech savvy” population and can provide valuable support to older adults who are learning to navigate and use new technological skills and information.
The Seniors 2 Seniors technology course is being offered at each of the four senior centers in Potter County on a six-week rotating schedule, meeting on Wednesdays (following the school districts’ calendars), throughout the 2022-2023 school years. The course will meet at the Ulysses Senior Center on Wednesdays, April 5th – May 10th from 12:45 – 2:15 p.m.
The registration deadline for the Ulysses course is Wednesday, March 29th. Register yourself, a parent, or grandparent by calling the Potter County Education Council at (814) 274-4877 or by stopping by the Potter County Education’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street.
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to STL RESOURCES LLC in Gallagher Twp, Clinton County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 3/08/2023 to STL RESOURCES LLC in Gallagher Twp, Clinton 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: 2023-03-08 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to STL RESOURCES LLC in Gallagher Twp, Clinton County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 3/08/2023 to STL RESOURCES LLC in Gallagher Twp, Clinton 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: 2023-03-08 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
A Thank You From The Woodward Family
Audrey’s Army,
From the bottom of my heart, I can’t thank you all enough for the great success you made my benefit Saturday! I’m truly blown away by the whole entire thing. The kindness, generosity, support and love you have all given to me and my family is truly humbling and overwhelming. You have all helped make this journey a little bit easier.
With so much love,
The Woodward Family 
PENNSYLVANIA 4-H WEEK
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Communities across the state, including Potter County, will celebrate Pennsylvania 4-H Week March 12-18, marking more than 100 years of programs that aid and educate youth.
The Potter County Commissioners passed a proclamation recognizing 4-H Week in the county and praising 4-H for its continuing service to the commonwealth’s citizens.
The term “4-H” often calls to mind youngsters showing calves and sheep at a county fair, but animal science is only part of what makes up 4-H. With a focus on hands-on learning, 4-H members can explore technology, civic engagement, healthy living, fashion design, cooking, environmental stewardship, forestry and wildlife, entomology, community service and other subjects. 4-H is the state’s largest youth development organization, with clubs in rural communities, small towns, and big cities.
A nationwide total of nearly 6 million children and teens, ages 5 to 18, take part in 4-H. In Pennsylvania, 4-H reaches more than 77,000 members in all 67 counties and includes a network of more than 6,000 adult volunteers.
In celebration of Pennsylvania 4-H Week, 4-H clubs throughout Potter County will be decorating windows in their communities to showcase their 4-H projects and achievements from throughout the year.
Administered in Pennsylvania by Penn State Extension, 4-H is a nonformal educational youth-development program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that helps young people develop knowledge and skills to become capable, caring and contributing citizens. To find your local program, visit the Penn State Extension website at https://extension.psu.edu/programs/4-H.
The Engineering Technology student of the week is Brayden Cosper
The Engineering Technology student of the week is Brayden Cosper. Brayden is a sophomore from Smethport Area High School. He performs excellent work in our shop, and is currently fabricating and building a steam engine. Brayden consistently completes his assigned classwork on time or early. He is one of only a couple in the shop that performs the computer based assignments at home. This allows him to spend more time out in our shop working with the machines.
At Smethport High School, Brayden is a member of the National Honor Society. He also shoots for Smethport’s Trap Team. Brayden plans to attend college, majoring in mechanical engineering.
Austin VFW Public Safety Awards Announced
Austin Volunteer Fire Department
Each year Pennsylvania VFW Posts have the opportunity to nominate individuals in their community for Public Safety Awards. Recognition is given to one FireFighter & one EMT.
Candidates must have demonstrated:
Recognition by their colleagues or those they serve. Consistent excellence in the performance of their duties. Consistent dedication to their official responsibilities over a period of years and continuous growth in responsibilities and skills within their profession.
This evening our Assistant Fire Chief Joseph Burgett was recognized as Firefighter of the Year & our Ambulance Chief Tracy Orlowski was recognized as EMT of the Year by the Austin Post 7810 VFW. The VFW Board members were present and Commander Dynda presented the awards.
Each year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars also selects a teacher from their community to receive the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Award.
Teachers who promote civic responsibility, flag etiquette and patriotism are prime candidates for this award.
Recognized this evening by the Austin Post 7810 VFW as Teacher of the Year was Mrs. Angela Brewer of the Austin Area School District.
We congratulate Chief Burgett & Chief Orlowski on their awards and continued dedication to our company and community.
A big thank you to the Austin Post 7810 VFW/Vets Club for recognizing our responders.
Also we send a big congratulations to Mrs. Brewer whose dedication to her profession has made a large impact on the kids in our community, including many of our responders!
PennDOT and PA Turnpike Remind Motorists to Exercise Caution, Be Aware of Changing Conditions in Coming Winter Weather Event
Vehicle restrictions planned for midnight
Harrisburg, PA – Ahead of winter weather and cold temperatures across much of the state on today and tomorrow, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the PA Turnpike Commission (PTC) are reminding motorists to exercise caution while traveling Additionally, the agencies is planning to implement various speed and vehicle restrictions throughout the storm.
PennDOT and PTC crews are actively pre-treating roadways where necessary ahead of the storm to help prevent ice from forming a bond with the pavement during the early stages of a storm. However, salt is not a silver bullet, and drivers may encounter icy spots on the roadway. With freezing temperatures, roads that look wet may actually be icy, and extra caution is needed when approaching bridges and highway ramps where ice can form without warning.
Restrictions will be communicated via variable message boards, the 511PA traveler information website and smartphone apps. Motorists can also sign up for personalized alerts on the website. While the below restrictions are planned to begin at the times listed below, timing may shift earlier or later depending on weather conditions.
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Tuscarora Twp, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 3/10/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Tuscarora Twp, Bradford county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-03-10 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 13 at 4:01AM EDT until March 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo
DESCRIPTION: …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 8 AM
EDT WEDNESDAY…
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE…Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, and
Allegany counties.
* WHEN…From 6 AM Tuesday to 8 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Travel will be difficult at times with snow covered
roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions could
impact the morning or evening commute.
INSTRUCTIONS: Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited
visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York)
Letter to Editor Regarding Allegany County Elections
Dear Editor:
Please remind county residents that upcoming local elections are their opportunity to make their voice heard, for elections have consequences.
We have two elections coming up.
VILLAGES: Residents of the villages of Alfred, Almond, Belmont, Bolivar, Canaseraga, Cuba and Richburg should mark calendars for Village elections taking place on Tuesday, March 21st. Village officials determine your village tax rate. Confirm or update voter registration status at www.alleganyco.gov/departments/board-of-elections
SCHOOLS: Tuesday, May 16th is the date for public school district elections in Allegany County. Voters in each district elect members to their school board AND vote on the school’s budget (and hence the taxes that are levied to support it).
A person may vote in their school district election and in all matters placed upon the official ballot if such person is:
- A citizen of the United States
- At least 18 years of age
- A resident of the school district for at least 30 days prior to the vote
- Registered with the school district or with the Allegany County Board of Elections
School district voters not already registered with the county must confirm their eligibility by contacting their school’s district office a few days prior to election day.
Local elections are often decided by one or two votes. Any resident that doesn’t vote has no business complaining about the outcome. This IS our money and our chance to have a say.
Ly Kesse
Representative, Alfred District 1
Allegany County Democratic Committee
Blood Drive hosted at BRMC on March 14
Bradford, PA – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC), in partnership with ConnnectLife, will be hosting a community blood drive on Tuesday, March 14. The blood drive will be located in the main lobby of the hospital and will run from 10 am to 3 pm.
All donors will receive a Fowler’s chocolate bar, a voucher for a buy 1 get 1 beer from Fattey Beer Co., only donors 21 and over are eligible, and a $5 lunch voucher for the hospital cafeteria. Every pint of blood donated can be responsible for saving up to three lives in our local community.
ConnectLife is Western New York’s only community blood bank which means every drop of blood donated remains local. The organization supplies about 70% of the local blood supply, supporting area hospitals such as Bradford Regional Medical Center, Brooks-TLC Health Network, ECMC, Oishei Children’s Hospital, Buffalo General Hospital, Millard Filmore Suburban Hospital, Eastern Niagara Hospital and Olean General Hospital.
Anyone can make an appointment at www.connectlifegiveblood.org with the sponsor code 000468 or by contacting Kim Murphey at (814) 362-8298. Walk-ins are also welcome!
