Alfred Station, NY, February 1, 2023 – Announcing the open period for grant applications through the Allegany-Cattaraugus-Chautauqua Fund for Women (ACC-FFW).  Grant applications, for individual grants, are being accepted February 1st through March 25th, 2023.  A thorough review of applications will precede award notifications on or around April 30th 2023.  

Grants are awarded based on demonstration of need and applicant explanation on how the money will be used toward sustained self-sufficiency.  The amount awarded may vary from year-to-year, based on the number of applications and funds available, up to $1,000 per grant. 

Grant applications are being accepted online, https://www.accffw.org/grants, or by emailing info@accffw.org to request an alternative application vehicle (paper application or individual interview).  

The vision of the Allegany-Cattaraugus-Chautauqua Fund for Women is to be a resource that will provide financial assistance and open doors for women who seek continued betterment.  The Fund for Women exists to invest in the lives of women in our communities in order to promote sustained self-sufficiency.  

About ACC-FFW:

The ACC-FFW was established in 2017 to combat poverty in the tri-county area by providing women the opportunity to seek financial assistance for long-term self-improvement, and by promoting philanthropy by and for women. The ACC FFW is a 501(c )(3) nonprofit organization.  Donations to this fund are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.

Penn College has scheduled three clock-hour Practical Nursing Programs for 2023 – two full-time programs in Wellsboro and Coudersport, and a part-time program in Wellsboro only. The first full-time program will start March 14, 2023, and the second full-time program begins September 11, 2023. Students will graduate approximately one year from the start of the program. The part-time program begins June 8, 2023, and students will graduate twenty-two months later.

Qualified nursing instructors provide classroom instruction in theory and nursing skills. Affiliation with UPMC allows for clinical experiences at UPMC Wellsboro and UPMC Cole. Other local healthcare affiliates are also utilized. Graduates earn a certificate in Practical Nursing and are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam for licensure (LPN). Graduates find jobs in hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health agencies, private homes, physician offices, and other health-related offices. Information Sessions to acquaint prospective students with the program are scheduled on Thursday, February 2; and Wednesday, February 15. Sessions will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Penn College/Wellsboro, 22 Walnut Street, and will be available live via Zoom at the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street. Learn how this Practical Nursing Program can help give you a great career boost! Registration is required. For more information, or to register for the Information Sessions, call Marie Van Ess at (570) 724-7703

Cameron County Republican Committee Monthly Meeting Saturday, February 4, Aroma Cafe 9 am Order from the menu if you wish. 

OLEAN, N.Y., January 16, 2023 — Vincent Horth was a “jack of all trades” who excelled in his work as a mechanic and lineman.

Horth, a graduate of Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School and Jamestown Community College, was known to share his mechanic abilities to help a friend, often working on their cars.

Horth worked as a mechanic locally at Rock City Dodge, Landmark Chevrolet and Allegany State Park. Later he went on to become a lineman for the City of Salamanca BPU.

“As a young teenager, Vince was always busy tearing apart machines and engines and fixing whatever was wrong with them. He didn’t use a manual but would tinker until he figured out a solution of some kind,” said Jeff Horth, Vince’s father. “Vince did very well in school, but his passion was using his mind to come up with an idea and using his hands to solve the problem. After working several years in both the mechanical and electrical fields, he became very good at both.”

When Horth passed away in April of 2022, his family decided to honor his memory through a scholarship.

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a crack sealing project will continue next week along state routes in Lycoming and Tioga Counties.

Lycoming County

On Sunday, February 5 through Saturday, February 18, the contractor, Kriger Construction, will be performing crack sealing on the following roadways between the hours of 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

• Route 15 between the Route 15 and Interstate 180 interchange in the City of Williamsport and Route 3026 (Beauty’s Run Road) in Old Lycoming Township.
• Interstate 180 between Route 2049 (Lycoming Mall Drive) in Muncy Township and the Route 405 interchange in Muncy Creek Township.
• Route 2014 (Third Street) in the City of Williamsport.

Lycoming and Tioga Counties

On Monday, February 6 through Saturday, February 18, the contractor will be crack sealing on the following roadways during the daytime hours.

• Route 15 between Buttonwood in Jackson Township and the Tioga County line.
• Route 15 between the Lycoming County line and the Sebring exit in Liberty Township.

Motorists can expect alternating lane restrictions where work is being performed.  Motorists should be alert, slow down, watch for lane changes, and drive with caution through the work zone.

Kriger Construction, is the primary contractor for this $772,600 crack sealing project.

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. 

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that the Park-N-Ride on Route 49, will be closed Monday in Lawrence Township, Tioga County, for a tree removal project.

On Monday, February 6, a contractor for the Army Corps of Engineers will be removing a tree adjacent to the Park-N-Ride on Route 49 near the intersection with Route 15.  Work will be performed between the hours of 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM, weather permitting.  In the event of inclement weather, work will be performed on Tuesday, February 7.

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. 

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts. 

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
332 AM EST Thu Feb 2 2023
…WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY…

* WHAT…Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills of 15 to 20
below zero.

* WHERE…Warren, McKean and Potter Counties.

* WHEN…From 5 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS…The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on
exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Wind Chill Advisory issued February 02 at 9:57AM EST until February 04 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo
* WHAT…Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 20 below
zero.
* WHERE…Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and
Allegany counties.
* WHEN…From 4 AM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS…The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on
exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

INSTRUCTIONS: This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you
must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can
occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of
15 below zero or colder.

RIDGWAY, PA: The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission is hosting a Transportation Funding Opportunities Round Table on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and funding opportunities for rural transportation related improvements. The presentation, led by speakers from the Federal Highway Administration and PennDOT, will provide an overview of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, funding targeted for rural projects, funding application timelines, Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) Program, Green Light-Go (GLG) Program, and more.

The round table will be held on Thursday, March 8, from 1-3PM at the North Central Building at 49 Ridgmont Drive, Ridgway, PA 15853. A virtual option to attend is available, please request a link during registration.

You may RSVP To Bert Lahrman by phone at (814) 773-3162 ext. 3012 or by email to blahrman@ncentral.com. North Central asks that you RSVP no later than Friday, March 3, by 4PM.

Conagra Brands Recalls Canned Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Packaging Defect

CONAGRA BRANDS, INC.

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2023 – Conagra Brands, Inc., a Fort Madison, Iowa establishment, is recalling approximately 2,581,816 pounds of canned meat and poultry products due to a packaging defect that may cause the products to become contaminated without showing any outward signs of contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The meat and poultry products were produced between December 12, 2022, and January 13, 2023. The following products are subject to recall: [view spreadsheet] [view labels].

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P4247” on the product cans. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

Two Rivers Coffee Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut Allergen in Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

Two Rivers Coffee of South Plainfield, NJ is voluntarily recalling its peanut butter single serve hot chocolate pods distributed as “Brooklyn Bean Peanut Butter Cup Hot Cocoa”, “Pingo Peanut Butter Cookie Hot Chocolate” and “Cold Stone Peanut Butter Cup Perfection” in 12 count, 40count, and 100 count boxes produced from January 2021 to November 2022, due to an undeclared peanut allergen in an ingredient from Two Rivers Coffee’s raw material supplier that was not disclosed to Two Rivers Coffee or its licensors. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

January 31, 2023

Pennsylvania workers and businesses often wait months to hear back after applying for a license, certificate, or permit. Governor Shapiro’s Executive Order will begin the process of setting standard response times – and if agencies fail to meet those deadlines, applicants will get their money back.

HARRISBURG, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro signed an Executive Order to improve the Commonwealth’s licensing, permitting, and certification processes, beginning a comprehensive review of how long it takes agencies to process applications and how workers and businesses apply online. This Executive Order will help to establish a date-certain for each license, permit, or certificate by which applicants will hear back – if applicants don’t receive a response by that date, the agency responsible will refund their application fee.

The Shapiro Administration is committed to transforming Pennsylvania government to more effectively and efficiently serve Pennsylvanians. Last week, Governor Shapiro launched a new initiative to grow Pennsylvania’s economy and provide faster, more efficient customer service to Pennsylvanians when he created the Office of Transformation and Opportunity – a one-stop-shop for businesses that want to grow in Pennsylvania. Today’s Executive Order builds on Governor Shapiro’s commitment to improving how government works and creating economic opportunity for all Pennsylvanians.

Pennsylvania workers often have to wait months and are forced to navigate inefficient digital systems to receive their professional license, permit, or certification – and Governor Shapiro knows this is unacceptable. The Governor is directing all state agencies, boards, and commissions to compile a catalog of the licenses, certificates, and permits they issue – including the statutory authority governing the length of time they must process applications and the application fee charged by each agency. Commonwealth agencies will have 90 days to send this information to the Governor’s Office, which will then review, analyze, and establish efficient application processing times for all occupational permits or licenses based on agency recommendations. Once those recommendations are put in place, if an agency does not respond to an applicant before the date-certain, the agency will be required to refund the application fee.