The McKean County Mosquito Control Program will be conducting a truck-mounted ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation in Annin, Keating, and Eldred Townships and Eldred Borough, McKean County. Residential and recreational areas in the township and borough will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes.
The control work will begin late evening on Tuesday, June 25th through Thursday June 27th, weather permitting.
High populations of adult nuisance mosquitoes have been detected in the areas through surveillance efforts.
The truck-mounted ULV spray will be conducted by McKean Environmental Solutions LLC in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The business license is 13152. The product used will be Biomist 3+15 applied at a rate of 0.75 oz/ac. This product is designed to provide quick knockdown and effective control of adult mosquitoes. Weather conditions, surveillance data, and other unexpected events could delay or cancel this spray operation.
If this operation is cancelled due to weather conditions, it will be rescheduled for Monday, July 1st. Please call Heather McKean at 814-598-3652 if you have any questions or concerns.
St. Marys, PA – The Elk County Democratic Committee will hold its June meeting this Thurs. June 27th starting at 7:00pm at its 2024 Victory Headquarters, 210 Brusselles St. in downtown Saint Marys. The Committee will continue to work on its plans for the summer and fall election season along with finalizing details of several upcoming voter outreach initiatives and events.
After the meeting, everyone is encouraged to stay at Headquarters to watch the first Presidential Debate of 2024. Democrats will be cheering on the 46th President of the United States Joe Biden as he seeks his second term. Area Democrats are excited about the progress that Biden has made in protecting our democracy, standing up for the rights of women, children, senior citizens, and minorities while strengthening protections for the environment and workers. The debate is scheduled to get underway at 9:00pm and the Committee will have it playing up on the big screen at the Headquarters.
As always, the meeting and the debate watch party are open to all area registered Democrats and those that stand up for the values and principles of the Democratic Party. For more information, contact the Committee via phone/text at (814) 636-1030 or email elkcountydemocrats@gmail.com.
Kayla Keen, R.N., Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator Trauma Services, UPMC in North Central Pa.
With the biggest, and arguably the loudest, holiday of the summer approaching, many are rushing to take advantage of last-minute firework sales, counting their matches, and ensuring they have all the hot dogs, burgers, and apple pie anyone could ever eat. However, these fun and joyous celebrations can take a turn for the worse, quickly. Here’s some advice to celebrate Independence Day the right way.
Firework Facts
As impressive and fun as fireworks can be, one thing is clear: They also come with potential dangers, particularly in the hands of the untrained. In some states, they’re illegal for consumers to use. Know the facts before spending hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars that will just go up in smoke.
In 2022, at least nine people died – and an estimated 11,500 were injured – in incidents involving fireworks, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. In addition:
There were an estimated 1,500 emergency department-treated injuries associated with firecrackers.
Another 1,100 were treated for injuries from sparklers, which can reach 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
Adults 25 to 44 years of age experienced about 32% of the injuries.
Children younger than 15 years of age accounted for 29% of the injuries.
Dos and Don’ts
If you choose to include fireworks at your next party, keep the following safety tips in mind.
Do:
Store fireworks where children can’t reach them.
Keep a bucket of water or sand nearby. You can use either to fully extinguish fireworks that don’t go off or in case of fire.
Model good behavior. Teach children that fireworks are explosives and only adults should handle them.
Only light one firework at a time.
Keep children and other adults at a safe distance from any areas where fireworks are going off.
Wear protective eyewear when lighting fireworks.
Soak both spent and unused fireworks in water for a few hours before discarding.
Don’t:
Re-light a firework.
Approach a firework that’s smoldering.
Drink alcohol when using fireworks.
Pick up fireworks from the ground.
Hold onto a firework once you light it.
Point or throw lit fireworks at anyone.
Try to modify fireworks.
Allow young children to handle fireworks, including sparklers.
Light fireworks indoors, near houses, or next to flammable materials.
Light fireworks in a container.
Try to make your own fireworks.
Treating Common Firework Injuries
If you or a loved one gets burned by fireworks, you need to act fast.
Remove clothing and jewelry from the burned area.
Run the burned area under cool (not cold) water for a few minutes to help stop the burn.
Never put ice on a burn.
Wrap the injury with a clean, dry towel.
Partial thickness burns (previously called second degree burns) or full thickness burns (previously called third degree burns) need immediate medical treatment. Some partial thickness burns appear wet or blistering. Others appear deep cherry red. Full thickness burns appear white or charred. These burns might not even be painful, as nerves may have been damaged.
Fireworks occasionally cost people their fingers or toes. Prompt medical treatment can reattach them.
Call an ambulance immediately.
Lie the victim down and elevate the injured body part.
Remove any visible foreign objects.
Apply direct pressure to the wound for 15 minutes to stop bleeding.
If possible, retrieve the amputated finger or toe and rinse (don’t scrub) it clean, then wrap it in a clean, damp cloth and make sure it goes to the hospital with the victim. Don’t place the digit on ice – this will damage the blood vessels and make reattachment difficult.
Always call 911 for large burns or if you are involved in an explosion.
This 4th of July, don’t let yourself or a loved one become a fireworks safety statistic. Remember to celebrate safely. Leave explosives to the professionals and consider firework alternatives such as glowsticks, noise makers, bubbles, silly string, and confetti, which are safer for all ages.
Kayla Keen, R.N., is the injury prevention coordinator, Trauma Services, UPMC in North Central Pa. For more information, visit UPMC.com/TraumaNCPA.
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Potter County Pipe Replacement Project to Begin on June 26
Clearfield, PA –The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting area motorists that a pipe replacement project along Route 4021 (Honeoye Road) in Sharon Township, Potter County, will cause a daytimeclosure anddetour on Wednesday, June 26, and Thursday, June 27. Route 4021 will be closed between Route 4014 (Plank Road) and the New York state line.
The detour will be in place between 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM using Route 4014 (Plank Road) and Route 4023 (Eleven Mile Road). The detour will be lifted each night, once pipe work is complete for the day. PennDOT will re-open the road earlier than 3:00 PM if work progress allows.
A crew from PennDOT Potter County Maintenance will perform this work, replacing two large pipes across the road to improve drainage in the area.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists who travel on Interstate 80 westbound should be on alert for delays due to a tractor-trailer crash in Valley Township, Montour County.
Motorists can expect Interstate 80 westbound to be closed at mile marker 232, (Route 42 / Buckhorn Exit)). As of 5:00 PM, traffic was backed up approximately 7 miles from the Route 42 interchange.
Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area if possible.
I do not know when I adopted this but at some point in in my life, I figured out that I did not want to ever say, “I wished I’d.” Specifically, this means living without regret. I have met many people who have shared that they did have regrets. Regrets about relationships that were broken, regrets about words that we said, and even words that we did not say.
You have heard that phrase about taking the high road, well that means doing the right thing simply because it is the right thing. Making that call without getting one in return, reaching out to those that you love and care about regardless of what they are doing back to you. Perhaps even making a list of the things that you would not want to wish you had done differently. Knowing what this might look like can cause you to act in the moment rather than sometime in the future. Why? Simply because as you are aware, sometimes the future is too late.
All of this comes down to choices, yours not the other persons. How you live your life is your responsibility. Only you can choose to take the high road in life. Only you can extend the olive branch. If you wait for others you may be waiting a lifetime. The time to act is now, not tomorrow. What you put off for today often will rarely be done tomorrow. I have learned that it is best to act as soon as it pops into your mind. If I wait, I will typically forget and move on to something else.
Interestingly it always relates to the commandment to love your neighbor as yourself. Think about how you would like to be treated, how you would like others to act on your behalf. We each have the opportunity to cause others to feel significant and valued. For me the word is celebrate. Learning to celebrate others changes relationships. At the end of the day, it is about what I do, not what others do. The power lies within the individual. How I choose to act can and will affect how I live and whether I live a life of regrets. Think about it.
…WIND GUSTS OVER 40 MPH IN SPOTS THROUGH EARLY AFTERNOON…
At 1148 AM EDT, surface observations and spotter reports indicated widespread breezy conditions across the region, with higher elevation winds gusting over 35 mph times. While refreshing, be aware that some of these gusts can blow around loose outdoor objects and small tree branches.
HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include…
Mansfield, Wellsboro, Wharton, Keating, Morris, Coudersport, Port
The third in the 2024 COTS series featured the music of Rachael Karwowski – gospel, country and pop. She is pictured here with two PAHS music students Leila Stuckey and Lillianne Reed, as they led the audience singing Take Me Home Country Roads.
The Kane Guitar Band will be featured in the June 27th concert. In July, there will be no concert on the 4th due to the holiday; The Twin Tiers Community Band will perform on the 11th; Alex Cole on the 18th; and Jerry Kilcoin – Hummin and Strumming on the 25th.
RSVP with Joel Anderson will kick off the month of August followed by Dan Roche on the 8th and Randy Andreano on the 15th. Two spots are still open for August – the 22nd and 29th. Call Sharen Horvath at 814-642-5171 to book a date.
This week is Lightning Safety Awareness Week in Pennsylvania.
Today’s topic: Lightning Safety Introduction.
In the United States, there are between 20 and 25 million cloud to ground lightning flashes each year. While lightning can be fascinating to watch, it also is extremely dangerous. Each one of those 25 million flashes is a potential killer. Based on data for the least 15 years, lightning has killed more than 400 people in the United States, an average of 29 people per year based on documented cases. In addition, during this same period, lightning has injured an estimated 15000 people, some left with life-long neurological damage.
In addition to the deaths and injuries, lightning causes
The McKean County Conservation District sponsors two students each summer to attend the Potter County Junior Conservation School, hosted by the Black Forest Conservation Association. This year’s event will be held August 4-10, 2024. Youth ages 13-15 are invited to request sponsorship to attend the camp. The District will cover the entire $250 cost. The week will be full of hands-on outdoor activities related to soil, water, forests, fields, fish, and wildlife.
Students must be prepared to participate in an active schedule the week of camp. They will be sleeping outdoors in tents and should be prepared to participate in all activities regardless of the weather. Transportation to camp, at the Black Forest Conservation Clubhouse near Coudersport, is the responsibility of parents or guardians.
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) today encouraged individuals with autism to take advantage of a free safety resource designed to enhance their interactions with law enforcement officers. The PSP has officially started to distribute an informational card that should be carried by people with autism and presented during any encounter with police.
“Behaviors associated with autism can cause barriers to effective communication. This card can be presented to reduce those barriers,” said Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police. “When an officer is made aware a person has autism, they can respond accordingly, resulting in a safer interaction for everyone involved.”
The informational cards alert law enforcement officers that the individual has autism and therefore may be nonverbal, bothered by loud noises, hyper-sensitive to touch, and unresponsive to commands or questions. The officers are directed to be patient, use a calm and direct voice, and keep their questions and commands simple.
Friends are invited to attend a joint celebration of life in honor of Norman and Phyllis Preston. The service will be held on Tuesday, July 2, with a Masonic Memorial Service for Norm beginning at 10:30 am, which is open to the public. A joint memorial service to celebrate the couple will follow at 11 am. Both services will be held at the Presbyterian Church in Port Allegany, PA. A reception will follow in the church social hall.
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The Veteran’s Memorial Home of Port Allegany would like to thank the community for your continued support for the Summer Fest 2024. The event was a huge success and we look forward to many more years of giving to the community. A special thanks to Jeff Fessenden and crew for another fantastic fireworks display. Also, we would like to thank our wonderful area businesses for your monetary donations toward the fireworks; Shop-N-Save, Postlewait Logging, Mountain Laurel Federal Credit Union, Dr Mark Carlson, Moose Lodge 460, Closes Lumber, Pine Valley, USW, JVB Bank, P.C. Federal Credit Union, NAPA, and Team Bruno. We could not have pulled off another successful event without our wonderful volunteers who donated their time and effort.
Thank you again for your continued support. We are already looking forward to next year!
Do you have what it takes to become the Grand Champion Bark Peeler? Is your beard the envy of all your friends? Or maybe you bake the greatest apple pie this side of the Mississippi? No matter the reason, the Bark Peelers’ Festival, July 6-7, 2024, is the place to be!
Join us for the BIGGEST event of the year and celebrate Pennsylvania’s lumbering heritage. Enjoy live music, food and craft vendors, demonstrations, and more. The two-day festival is full of competitions and fun for the whole family. Be there – July 6-7, 2024 from 9 AM – 5 PM – and release your inner lumberjack!
Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on June 22, 2024, Investigators of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office arrested Bradly J. Maddalena, age 24, of County Road 18, Wellsville, New York, after an investigation of a reported fatal shooting.
On Saturday, June 22, at about 8:44 am, a caller reported to Steuben 911 that he had been in an altercation with another person on County Route 101 in Woodhull, and fatally shot that person.
Deputies and Investigators responded and began an investigation into the fatal shooting of Wayne E. Mosher, age 57, of County Route 101, Woodhull, New York. The Steuben County Evidence Collection Team processed multiple scenes over the course of the next 20 hours. Investigators applied for and received multiple search warrants and conducted over a dozen interviews to gather all relevant information to reconstruct the incident.
It is alleged that Mr. Maddalena intentionally caused the death of Mr. Mosher by the use of a firearm. Mr. Maddalena was charged with Murder in the Second Degree, a class A Felony. Mr. Maddalena was arraigned in the Centralized Arraignment Court and remanded to the Steuben County Jail without bail.
Sheriff Allard thanks the Woodhull Volunteer Fire Department, the Steuben Emergency Management Office and the New York State Police for their assistance in this investigation.
As part of our Giving Back, Giving Together “Supporting Seniors” initiative, C&N teammates spread some fall cheer at the Wellsboro Shared Home with a pumpkin painting activity for the residents!
WELLSBORO, PA – C&N, a leading community-oriented financial services institution, is proud to announce the results of its 2023 Giving Back, Giving Together program. Over the last 12 months, C&N teammates raised just over $98,000 to support local senior organizations. In addition to monetary donations, teammates collected 3,022 essential items and volunteered 166 hours at senior centers.
Olean, N.Y., June 17 – The list of Tina Zerbian’s accomplishments is nothing short of remarkable.
As a testament to her impactful career, her staff at Connecting Communities in Action (CCA) quietly established the Tina Zerbian Resilient Communities Scholarship as a way to honor her long, successful career as she prepared for retirement. The scholarship is for students in Cattaraugus County who intend to pursue a degree or career in a human services-related field.
