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Roulette ambulance was dispatched for chest pains
On February 9 at 10:57 pm. Roulette ambulance was dispatched to W. Main St. for chest pains and difficulty breathing
Coudersport ambulance was dispatched for chest pains
On February 9 at 10:04 pm. Coudersport ambulance was dispatched to N. Main St. for chest pains.
Coudersport Fire and Ambulance were dispatched one car crash
On February 9 at 8:34 pm Coudersport Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Prosser Hollow Rd. for a one car motor vehicle accident with two patients self extricated
Harrison Valley And Ulysses were dispatched for a two car crash
On February 9 at 6:22 pm. Harrison Valley And Ulysses were dispatched to Rt. 49 for a two car crash. One lane of traffic is blocked. Harrison Valley has been recalled
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Liberty Township
Liberty Township, McKean County
Route 155 Building
February 9, 2023
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Liberty Township was called to order at 8:40 A.M. by Chairman Dick Brown, Supervisor Neil Shepard and Secretary Cindy Speeth, were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited by all.
REPORTS:
1. Ambulance Report for December, 2022 – 27 calls, 199 for the year. Report for January, 2023 was 19 calls.
2. Fire report for December, 2022 was 10 calls. Report for January, 2023 was 10 calls.
3. Secretary’s Report for January 3, 2023 was presented and unanimously
accepted on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Chairman Brown.
4. Treasurer’s Report for the month of February, 2023 was presented and
unanimously accepted on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by
Chairman Brown. Chairman Brown stated that in the General Fund there were bills paid in the amount of $20,519.00, revenues received in the amount of $8304.28 and a balance of $109,276.94. In the State Fund there were bills paid in the amount of $11,327.95 and a balance of $56,597.11. In the Sewer Fund there were revenues received of $0 and a balance of $1434.64.
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Chairman Brown presented PennDot monthly newsletter.
2. Chairman Brown presented Disabled Veteran Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for Randy Chase and it was unanimously accepted on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Chairman Brown.
All correspondence was made available to the public.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Resolution No. 1-23 regarding disposition of certain tax records was presented and unanimously accepted on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Chairman Brown.
2. There was a discussion regarding not having elected auditors on the ballot anymore. Liberty Township hires the auditing firm of Haines and Company every year to audit their records. A motion was presented and unanimously accepted by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Chairman Brown to eliminate the elected auditors on the ballot.
3. Letter and map dated January 13, 2023 from E&M Engineers regarding
Mike Kallenborn Subdivision was presented and unanimously accepted by
Supervisor Shepard and a second by Chairman Brown.
4. A request from Sandy Kinney, Tax Collector, for reimbursement of postage and annual license fee in the amount of $113.79 was presented and unanimously accepted by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Chairman Brown.
OLD BUSINESS:
Chairman Brown said that Liberty Township will receive $20,000 from the Commissioners for a Parks and Recreation Project. Liberty Township is going to use the money to purchase a new diving board for the Community Swimming Pool. It is suggested that Liberty Township purchase the diving board and then donate it to the Community Pool. We have not been contacted with a price yet.
Chairman Brown said that the McKean County Planning Commission made the following recommendation to the McKean County Commissioners. To award Liberty Township the amount of $65,855.36 from the At-Risk Bridge Project to be used on the Lower Portage Road Bridge (T-408) to be named the “Richard “Dick” Kallenborn Memorial Bridge”. Liberty Township would like to thank Robert Dickinson, Leroy Shaffer and Nancy Rathbun for the money.
Liberty Township has also received $48,637.00 from the County Commissioners which will be used for work on Coleman Hollow Road.
PUBLIC CONCERNS:
None
As no further business was brought before the Board, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:50 a.m. on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Chairman Brown.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lucinda Speeth
Secretary/ Treasurer
The Souper Bowl of Caring in Port Allegany
The Souper Bowl of Caring is a national movement across the nation working together to fight hunger and poverty in their communities around the time of the Super Bowl football game. The Souper Bowl of Caring began in 1990 with a simple prayer said by Reverend Brad Smith at Spring Valley Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina: Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those who are without a bowl of soup to eat. As they have for many years, the Port Allegany United Methodist Church is collecting cans of soup and boxes of crackers as well as monetary donations. Stop by the Port Allegany Shop n Save Thursday after school until 6 p.m. or Friday after school until 4:30 p.m. to make your donations. The food and cash donations will be given to PACS (Port Allegany Community Services), Pictured preparing for the event are Makayla Alcorn, Langston Reed, Lillianne Reed and Christian Reed. The Souper Bowl of Caring collection at UMC is under the direction of Patty Fabish.
..WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY..
Wind Advisory issued February 09 at 2:44PM EST until February 10 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo
DESCRIPTION: …WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY…
* WHAT…Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE…Livingston, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties.
* WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
INSTRUCTIONS: Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York)
ServSafe Food Safety Certification
ServSafe is a certification program developed by the Restaurant Association Education Foundation. The course meets certification requirements for individuals who are responsible for the safe handling of food in restaurants, schools, elder care facilities, lodges, bed and breakfasts, community centers, and other food concessions (organizations or businesses that sell or prepare food on a regular basis).
This course, taught by Rick Kralj, Penn State Educator, is scheduled for Mondays, March 6 and March 13, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost is $185/person. The registration deadline is Monday, February 27th. To register, call (877) 489-1398 or go to http://extension.psu.edu/food-safety/serv-safe.
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY…
Wind Advisory issued February 09 at 9:33AM EST until February 10 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo
DESCRIPTION: …WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY…
* WHAT…Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE…Livingston, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties.
* WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
INSTRUCTIONS: Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York)
***Announcement***
City of Bradford Police
Wednesday, Feb. 8th
This afternoon, we learned of a verbal threat made by a student(who does not attend our High School) to commit an act of violence at the planned Winter Carnival dance.
Working closely with BASD administrators, the Bradford Police have investigated, have interviewed the student, and have determined no credible threat exists. Bradford Police are filing appropriate charges against the juvenile. As a precautionary measure, the BASD will have School Resource Officers present at the dance this Saturday.
Public awareness- overdoses involving heroin
07 February 2023
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Eugene J. Staniszewski
Troop A Commander
PRESS RELEASE
New York State Police are alerting the public on the increase in overdoses involving heroin in Western New York from January 27, 2023, to February 7, 2023. In twelve days, 94 overdoses have been reported including six deaths. Of the 94 overdoses and six deaths, the southern tier, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties make up 20 overdoses and 3 deaths. Naloxone (Narcan) has been administered 57 times during this time frame. The rural areas have a longer medical response than the urban areas, which can contribute to the overdose being fatal. Be aware that a more lethal strand of heroin is being distributed in WNY that may cause death.
If you or a family member, friend or acquaintance struggle with opiate use, seek help from one of the below services.
For professional help with addictions
Kids Escaping Drugs- 716-827-9462 www. KED.org
NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) www.oasas.ny.gov
Call HOPEline at 1-877-8-467369 or text 467369
Route 220 Closed in Lycoming and Sullivan Counties
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that Route 220 is closed in both directions between Route 405 in Hughesville Borough in Lycoming County and Route 42 in Davidson Township, Sullivan County, due to a vehicle crash.
A detour using Route 118, and Route 42 is in place. The roadway is expected to be closed for several hours.
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.
Emporium Fire Dept was dispatched for a chimney fire
On February 8th at 11:46 PM , Emporium Fire Dept was dispatched to Rich Valley rd. for a chimney fire. The fire has been extinguished
Wrong Way Driver Caused A Three Vehicle Head on Crash With Serious Injuries And Entrapment
On February 8 at 10:55 pm. Belfast, Wellsville and Angelica were dispatched to I-86 for a three vehicle accident. A vehicle was traveling the wrong way between mile marker 114 and 115 Westbound, two vehicles crashed head on and a semi is on its side. There are serious injuries with entrapment. The highway has been shutdown at the Almond exit. Air Medical has been dispatched. Update one fatality has been reported.
ROAD REOPENED AT 9:06 AM on Thursday. Donald J. Rose, 62, of Angelica, N.Y. was killed when police say he drove a 2017 Dodge Ram eastbound in the westbound lane and crashed head-on into another vehicle. Air Medical flew another patient to a Rochester hospital.
The vehicle that was struck by the wrong way driver was a Ford Transit utility/cargo van. The 3rd vehicle was a semi . The semi driver went off the right shoulder to avoid hitting the truck and van that was now blocking both lanes. Because of 911 callers about a wrong way vehicle on I 86 NYSP were responding to alert and stop this vehicle .They arrived right after the accident and called for EMS.
UPMC Offers Nurse Aide Training Course in Wellsboro
February 8, 2023 – Starting Friday, Feb. 10, UPMC will be accepting applications for the free nurse aide training course offered at The Green Home, a part of UPMC Senior Communities, located at 37 Central Ave., Wellsboro.
This paid, intensive seven-week training program provides prospective nurse aides the opportunity to spend three weeks in classroom-based training, and then transition to a four-week orientation at The Green Home. Participants actively learn the skills and knowledge needed to become a nurse aide while earning an income and are guaranteed a position with The Green Home upon successful completion.
Enrollment is open until Thursday, March 9. Classes for this upcoming session run from Friday, April 10 to Wednesday, May 1. Future classes are also scheduled with enrollment periods coming up in April and October.
For more information and to enroll in the course, visit careers.UPMC.com and search ‘CNA Training Course.’