Good information will be presented on resources for Vets by Mike Pepper and the expanding Veterans food bank that started in Tioga County and is expanding to Potter and eventually beyond there. It is a free resource for Vets and their families. That will be presented by Gail Allen. We’ll have good food, music, and information for our deserving Vets!
HARRISBURG – Working to increase the number of orphan wells being plugged in the Commonwealth, the General Assembly has passed and the governor signed into law new measures to help achieve that goal, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), a leading advocate of the measure.
Act 136 of 2022 builds on a law Causer authored earlier this year creating a grant program for entities that plug abandoned wells. Under the new law, grants of $40,000 will be awarded for plugging wells with a depth of less than 3,000 feet, or the actual cost to the well plugger, whichever is less. Grants of $70,000, or the actual cost, whichever is less, will be provided for plugging wells deeper than 3,000 feet.
“We haven’t been making much of a dent in plugging the more than 200,000 orphan wells estimated to exist in the Commonwealth,” Causer said. “Some years, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is plugging as few as five. Increasing grant funds available for well plugging using federal infrastructure money should accelerate our well-plugging efforts, benefitting both the environment and our communities.”
In addition, Act 136 requires DEP to allow any Pennsylvania company to bid for a contract it will award for well plugging, regardless of the size of the company. A Pennsylvania company would be defined as a business that has its main offices or headquarters in the Commonwealth and conducts at least 50% of its business activities here, or one that will bid for contracts for plugging oil or gas wells and subcontract the work through a competitive bidding process.
Tracy D. Hunter, 55, passed away at her home in Kersey, PA on Monday, October 31, 2022.
She was born on May 9, 1967 in Calais, ME, a daughter of the late John and Sarah “Sadie” Cameron Hunter.
Tracy was a graduate of St. Marys High School and received her LPN degree in 1994 from Clearfield Vocational School. Throughout her career, she was employed at Penn Highlands Elk and DuBois, and most recently worked as a private duty nurse. Having touched the lives of many of patients with her kindness, gentle ways, and a smile that could light up a room, Tracy always made her patients feel special.
Tracy loved traveling, and never turned down a chance to take a trip with her dear friends, whom she especially enjoyed trips to Maine with. She loved spending time with her friends and their families, whom she’d grown close to over the years. She loved watching movies, listening to music, and cooking. She was known for her knowledge of trivia, and was fond of animals, especially her cats.
She is also survived by three brothers; Kelly (Cathy) Hunter, of Lisbon Falls, ME, Blaine (Anne) Hunter of Auburn, ME, and John Hunter of Houston, TX, as well as by numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by two special friends whose friendships she cherished; Sue Huey and and her family of Kersey and Brandy Robison of Ridgway.
Tracy was preceded in death by her parents.
A Graveside Service for Tracy D. Hunter is being scheduled and will be announced at a later date. Burial will be in St. Boniface Cemetery.
In keeping with Tracy’s love of animals, Memorial Contributions may be made to a local animal shelter.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 339 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Soccer coaches at Pennsylvania College of Technology reflected on their recently completed seasons, while the college’s wrestlers saw their first action and crowned an individual invitational champion.
FLASHBACK Women’s soccer After falling behind second-seeded Penn State Harrisburg, 3-0, the third-seeded Wildcats staged a second-half comeback that fell just short in a 3-2 United East semifinal on Friday as they closed out their season with a 9-9-1 mark overall, 6-3 in the conference.
Penn State Harrisburg, which had beaten Penn College 5-0 during the regular season, got its early lead by the 53rd minute before Sara Darlington, of West Chester, found the back of the net in the 68th minute on an assist from Cassie Johnson, of Richland. Darlington and Johnson then combined on another goal and assist, respectively, in the 83rd minute to close out the scoring.
“It’s been a really great season. Coming in, there were kind of low expectations for us with a new coach and not really knowing what we had in terms of player numbers. So, for me, everything was kind of ‘OK, what can we do?’ ” coach Ian Scheller said.Read more…..
Basketball start, cross-county finish on Penn College slate
On the athletics schedule, basketball season is set to begin and cross-country runners look to wrap up their campaigns at Pennsylvania College of Technology this week.
ON THE HORIZON Women’s basketball In their first two seasons under coach Britni Mohney, the Wildcats have continued to see on-court improvement both in play and in the win column. This year’s motto, Mohney said, is to “compete.Read more…………
We need to make our town come alive for the Christmas holiday and for $25.00 your family, business or organization can decorate a tree and possibly win a cash prize. Let’s see who can have the best tree in each category. There is first, second and third cash prizes in all three areas.
K9 Roxy poses with handler Rod Johnson after she earned her certification in trailing. Roxy is a member of the County Detective Bureau K9 Unit specializing in trailing. Congratulations Roxy!
PUC Encourages Families to Enroll in LIHEAP and also #CallUtilitiesNow to Explore Utility Assistance Programs & Other Energy Affordability Options
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) joined with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) to mark the start of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the 2022-23 winter heating season. This year’s LIHEAP season opens Nov. 1, 2022.
The PUC also encouraged consumers to #CallUtilitiesNow to explore a wide variety of utility assistance programs and other affordability options to help manage energy use and keep utility bills affordable during the coming winter.
“Working together, LIHEAP and various PUC-required utility assistance programs help hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania households stay connected, safe and warm,” said PUC Chair Gladys Brown Dutrieuille. “We strongly encourage families to apply for LIHEAP and #CallUtilitiesNow to explore all the available options.”
James E. Eaton, 79, of Warren, PA., died Friday morning, November 4, 2022, at Rouse Home, Youngsville, PA., after an extended illness. Jim was born in Warren, PA., on August 8, 1943. He was the son of the late Earl and Lulu Louise Love Eaton. Jim was a lifelong Warren and Clarendon, PA., resident. He was employed with the former National Forge Company as a Machinist for 40 years and was co-owner of Clarendon Water Works with his brother, Tom.Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing with his son and nephew, Tommy. He also enjoyed working on cars and especially spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sharon Goodwill Eaton whom he married on May 1, 1965, in Warren, PA.3 Daughters – Diane Eaton of Warren, PA., Christine Anderson and husband, Seven of Mt. Airy, MD., Elizabeth Imel and husband, James of Woodbridge, VA.2 Brothers – Thomas Eaton and wife, Diane of Clarendon, PA., William Eaton of Fayetteville, N.C.5 Grandchildren – Steven Anderson and wife, Dani, A.J. Anderson, Amanda Anderson, Ben Imel, Hannah Imel, 2 Great Grandchildren – Emalli & Charlie Anderson, several nieces, and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, James Michael “Jamie” Eaton who died September 5, 1990, a sister, Mary Hawk, a brother, Robert Richard Eaton.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Monday, November 7, 2022, from 6 to 8 P.m. where a funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. with Fr. Stephen Schreiber, Pastor of Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Greater Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, 2835 E. Carson Street, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA. 15203. E-mail condolences may sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
At 3:13 PM on Saturday, Wellsville Firefighters have located the scene of a large wildfire behind 3752 Foundation Drive. Willing, Scio & EMS have been requested to assist.
Hello, my name is Brii and I’m fundraising for my mother and father. On Friday, November 4th at 4:41pm my parents house caught fire. My father ended up being transported to the hospital with smoke inhalation but thankfully he’s ok and discharged now. My parents and their cats made it out fine but that doesn’t take away the fact that they just lost so much stuff from the fire. They had just bought a new fridge, washer and dryer a little over a month ago and those are ruined now. A lot of their electronics and big appliances got ruined. My mother worked from home also so she’s now unable to work And my father is also off for a few days from work so they are going to be behind and struggling very hard trying to rebuy and get everything they need. My mother does a lot for our community and churches and would give her shirt off her back for anyone. Please consider donating, even if it’s just $1, that’ll be more help and it’d be appreciated more than you’d know! And if you can’t donate, please please share!!! Even a share would be so greatly appreciated!!!
The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library is excited to bring back our Cards for Troops craft kits ahead of this holiday season. The cards will then be included with Emporium’s Military Christmas Boxes this year.
The Library invites area youth to use our Take Home Craft Kit full of all the supplies needed to create a custom holiday card for a military member serving abroad. The craft kit includes a blank card, custom messages you can add, and lots of stickers and other items you can use to decorate. Glue sticks can be provided upon request.
Craft kits can be picked up any time from now until November 30, 2022. And all cards must be returned to the library no later than December 6 to be included in the Christmas Boxes.
For questions or more details, contact Library staff at 814-486-8011.
