NEWS

ROULETTE – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College’s Workforce Development department is providing an opportunity for Potter County area residents to receive training to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The cost of this course is $350.00, but Potter County residents may be eligible for reimbursement if they complete the course with a passing grade, thanks to support from the County of Potter. Residents from outside of Potter County are also welcome to sign up for this course offering. Before beginning the course, students are required to complete a placement test to determine class eligibility.

​Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) placed radar-controlled speed display boards this week on Route 2006 and Route 3040, both in Centre County. The boards are intended to remind drivers to obey the posted speed limit and aid in curbing speeding, a common type of aggressive driving behavior.

​Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised a milling and resurfacing project continues on Route 87 in Montoursville Borough, Fairfield Township, Upper Fairfield Township and Plunketts Creek Township, Lycoming County.

The week of Monday, August 19, 2024, the contractor, Glenn O. Hawbaker will continue resurfacing operations along Route 87 between the Interstate 180 overpass in Montoursville Borough and north to Pier 87 Bar and Grill in Plunketts Creek Township.

​Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a two-year embankment stabilization project continues on Route 44 between Route 973 and Waterville in Cummings Township and between Route 220 and Torbert Lane in Watson Township, Lycoming County.

Work on Route 44 between Route 220 and Torbert Lane, Watson Township.

Please be advised County Road 26 from Van Allen Road to Lilly Road will be closed from approximately 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on August 20 to replace a culvert. There will not be an on-site detour and motorists are urged to seek alternate routes.  Thank you for your cooperation

WARREN – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Ben Malczyk to the role of Vice President of Academics. Malczyk brings many years of experience in a collection of higher education roles to the institution.

Montoursville, PA – Motorists traveling to the greater Williamsport area this week and next week should expect congestion on local roadways, especially Interstate 180 eastbound and westbound, Route 220 northbound, and Route 15 northbound and southbound in Lycoming County, due to the Little League World Series.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) advises motorists to be prepared for an increase of traffic over the next two weeks and should plan for traffic delays, particularly in the South Williamsport and Williamsport areas.

Motorists should be prepared for changing traffic patterns, slow-moving or stopped vehicles and especially be on the alert for pedestrians crossing streets and highways.

One of the most unique and explosive motions in sports is the overhead throwing motion. Throwing a baseball, softball, or football overhead places extremely high stresses on the shoulder and elbow. In order to put velocity into a thrown ball, power is generated from the ground with the lower body, transferred through the core into the arm, ultimately propelling the ball forward.

OLEAN, N.Y., August 13 – Five area graduates have received memorial scholarships administered by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Preston Conner received the Deputy Wayne Krieger and Carole Krieger Memorial Scholarship for $500.

The scholarship is available to a Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES criminal justice student from any of the three BOCES locations, pursuing a degree in law enforcement, or to area students intending pursue studies in criminal justice and related fields of study. The fund was established in memory of sheriff’s deputy Wayne Krieger by his family. The name of the scholarship was changed in 2019 to also honor Mr. Krieger’s wife, Carol Krieger, who passed away in January of that year.

 Motorists who travel Route 49 in Westfield Township, Tioga County are advised the road is closed between Pritchard Hollow Road and Crance Brood Road as a precaution due to undermining at the bridge.

On Tuesday, August 14, 2024, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation maintenance crew established long-term detours to be in effect while a repair project can be completed.

Judith A. Kennedy:  Loving Mother and Grandmother

Judith A. Kennedy, 85, formerly of 1249 Salt Rising Road, Bolivar, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Cuba Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born on July 10, 1939, in Olean, she was a daughter of William and Evelyne Eaton Anderson.  On May 3, 1974, in Olean, she married Donald Kennedy who predeceased her in 2003.

She was a graduate of Olean High School.  She had worked for Alcas Cutlery and then was employed by the Cattaraugus County Rehabilitation Center as a Direct Support Professional for many years prior to her retirement.

Judith was past member of the Olean Kennel Club.  She enjoyed playing euchre, playing cards, and Bingo 

At 6 p.m. this Friday, August 16, Logan Route will perform on the outdoor stage at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. The outdoor stage is located on the Central Avenue side of the building. 
 

This past summer, I had the opportunity to intern at the Cameron County Commissioners’ Office as the Marketing Intern. I have been the person behind the summer’s posts on the Look Up Cameron County Facebook Page and website. I have learned a lot during my time in the Commissioner’s Office that I will take with me through college and my career. During my time here, I have boosted the amount of followers on the Facebook page, gained more insights and page views on the website, conducted interviews with local businesses and community members to better promote their businesses and share their stories.

Montoursville, PA – Motorists in north central Pennsylvania are advised the following roads in the area (listed by county) are closed or have a lane restriction due to flooding, downed trees or utilities. Updates will be sent periodically.

Lycoming

• (UPDATED DETOUR) (LONG-TERM CLOSURE)Route 14 between the ramp to Route 15 to Trout Run Mountain Road (Route 1002) in Lewis Township.
  • Long-term closure due to extensive flood damage.
  • A detour using Trout Run Mountain Road (Route 1002), Lycoming Creek Road (Route 1017), and Beautys Run Road (Route 3026) will be in place.
• (LONG-TERM CLOSURE) Little Pine Creek Road (Route 4001) between Route 287 in English Center, Pine Township and Route 44 in Waterville, Cummings Township.
  • Long-term closure due to extensive flood damage.
  • A detour using Route 287, Route 973, and Route 44 is being put in place.

Tioga

• Phoenix Road (Route 3003) between Route 6 and the Potter County line in Gaines Township.
• (OPEN) California Road (Route 4007) at the intersection with Scott Hill Road in Brookfield. (Lane Restriction)
• (LONG-TERM CLOSURE) Canada Road (Route 2025) between Cherry Flats Road (Route 2018) in Covington Township and West Hill Road (Route 2022) in Putnam Township.
  • A detour using Old State Road (Route 2022) and Williamson Road (Route 2005) is in place.
• (LONG-TERM CLOSURE) Wattles Run Road Potter Brook Road (Route 4001) at the bridge in Clymer Township.
  • Long-term closure due to extensive flood damage.
  • A detour using Route 49 and Route 349 is being put in place.
• (LONG-TERM CLOSURE) North Road (Route 4007) between Route 249 and California Road (Route 4007) in Brookfield Township.
  • Long-term closure due to extensive flood damage.
  • A detour using Route 249, Austinburg Road (Route 4009), and Route 49 is being put in place.

Harrisburg, PA – Thanks to investments in the 2024-25 bipartisan budget signed into law by Governor Shapiro, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will introduce two new programs to hire more staff and expand permitting capacity at the agency.

Pennsylvanians deserve a government that works effectively and efficiently to get them answers and keep the economy moving – the Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Economic Development (SPEED) program and Chapter 105 Joint Permit Pilot Program will help DEP continue to reduce backlogs and process permits more quickly.

Read More by clicking the link below.

PA DEP Website
https://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/NewsRoomPublic/NewsReleases.aspx?id=22452&typeid=1

Those who have suffered major building catastrophic loss on their property in Potter County during last week’s flooding are advised to contact the Assessment Office so that their tax assessments can be adjusted accordingly. Without such notification, property owners may find that they are continuing to pay school district, municipal and county real estate tax on buildings that are no longer usable. Those who are aware of neighbors who were affected are asked to help spread the word. Chief Assessor Jake Ostrom advised those seeking more information to call 814-274-0517 or email jostrom@pottercountypa.net.

The Potter County Department of Emergency Services will continue to accept damage reports from any permanent resident in Potter County who may have sustained uninsured damage due to recent flooding which occurred on August 9, 2024.

Residents should contact their local municipal officials or the Potter County DES Office to complete a damage assessment form. Forms may be returned to municipal officials or Potter County DES at pcema@pottercountypa.net  Damage Assessment Reports will be accepted until 1 pm on Friday, August 16^th. Pictures of the damage may also be emailed to the above address.

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College has announced students who achieved Dean’s List recognition for the Summer 2024.

Students take classes at one of our over 25 different instructional locations and include:

Due to damage from TS Debby, the Susquehannock State Forest will be closing the ATV trail system between markers 47-48.