PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Wilmot Twp, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/30/2022 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Wilmot Twp, Bradford county. 78a86 – CASING AND CEMENTING – DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING – Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-12-30 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Wilmot Twp, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/30/2022 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Wilmot Twp, Bradford county. 78a86 – CASING AND CEMENTING – DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING – Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-12-30 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
1 PERSON DEAD IN SHOOTING IN EMPLOYEE PARKING LOT AT GEISINGER HOSPITAL – SHOOTER STILL ON THE RUN
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FNN Article © Friday, December 30, 2022.
DANVILLE,PA – Geisinger Hospital is still on lockdown and one female is confirmed dead after a shooting in the hospital’s employee parking.
The shooting took place around 5:25 PM according to reports.
EMS units are now able to go to the hospital by using the ED department entrance. Previously all incoming emergency units were redirected to other hospitals as police responded to the hospital for an active shooter.
Police are currently investigating the shooting. The suspect is unknown at this time and is still on the loose, according to police.
State police remain on the scene, along with police staff from Columbia and Montour counties.
State Police Arrests Suspect in Idaho Student Homicides
The Pennsylvania State Police today assisted the City of Moscow, Idaho Police Department, Idaho State Police, and the FBI in the apprehension of a suspect in the homicides of four University of Idaho students that occurred Nov. 13.
Bryan C. Kohberger, 28, was arrested on a fugitive from justice warrant early this morning by members of Troop N and the Special Emergency Response Team at a home in Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County. Kohberger was arraigned before on-call Magisterial District Judge Michael Muth and remanded to Monroe County Correctional Facility pending extradition to Idaho.
Carol Lee Armagost, 68, of DuBois, PA
Carol Lee Armagost, 68, of DuBois, PA died Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.
Born on January 4, 1954 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry W. and Ella V. (Milliron) Armagost.
Carol moved to DuBois in 2019 after living in Emporium, PA for 45 years.
She retired from GKN Sintered Metals in Emporium as a technician after 40 years of service.
Carol is survived by one brother, William L. Armagost and his wife Deanne and one sister, Nancy Jo Horak and her husband Edward both of DuBois, PA; two nieces, Tammy and Susan; and three nephews, Rich, Alex and Zack.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 31, 2022 from 10 – 11a.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. from the funeral home with Pastor Terry Felt officiating.
Burial will take place in Morningside Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital 100 Hospital Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801 and/or Gateway Humane Society, PO Box 678, Falls Creek, PA 15840.
Online condolences can be sent to www.baronickfuneralhome.com
UAHS increases wages throughout the healthcare network
Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS) is making a huge investment in its workforce that will affect the employees at Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC), Olean General Hospital (OGH) and the ancillary facilities with an increase in wages.
The over $3 million investment was announced to staff on Monday, December 19 with the market adjustment increase taking place in 2023. Current employees will see increases starting January 1.
“One of my initiatives since taking the role of president has been to change the culture,” said Jill Owens, MD, president, BRMC, OGH. “I want to show that we’re focused on making UAHS a great place to work. Our team members are the most valuable asset we have and an investment in them will help play in our success as the leading healthcare network.”
Not only will employees see an increase in their paychecks but new hires will also start at a higher rate.
Smethport Fire Dept. Has Busy Morning
Smethport Fire Department Inc.
Busy morning for Smethport Fire Police. First call came in at 0726 to 8271 Route 46 for a tractor trailer blocking the highway after attempting to turn around in a private driveway. A large wrecker needed to be brought in to remove the truck. PSP was on scene. 270 (J Dougherty) had command. Fire Police were on scene for aprx 2 hours.
A second call was dispatched at 0958 for traffic control on Route 6 West for medical call with Port Allegany Ambulance and Utility 25. Emergency personnel were unable to access the driveway with vehicles due to icy conditions. Traffic control.was provided for aprx 45 minutes.
Acting 101: Learn the Fundamentals of Acting
Calling all thespians! So you’ve never acted before but would love to? Come learn the essential skills needed to be on the stage. Even if you are not a novice, this is an excellent opportunity to refresh those skills and maybe learn something new to add to your repertoire, such as improvisation or different techniques. The local theatrical group, Potter-McKean Players, has plans to offer productions in the upcoming months. This course will teach you what you need to be ready for those auditions.
This 4-part course will be taught by local director Paul Herzig and actor Jared Empson, of Eliot Ness Fest fame. The classes will take place on Tuesdays, January 10 – January 31, 2023 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost of the course is $25 per person. Class size is limited, so register today at www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877.
Daemon J. Beck, 51, of 1496 Kent Rd., Ischua, NY
Daemon J. Beck, 51, of 1496 Kent Rd., Ischua, NY passed away Sunday (December 25, 2022) after a recent diagnosis of cancer.
Born October 4, 1971 in Ft. Lee, NJ, he was the son of Robert Beck and Susan Gruzdis Shapiro. On October 17, 2015 in East Smethport United Christian Church, he married Randi L. Burton who survives.
Daemon was raised in New York City and graduated from the Culinary Institute in NYC in 2005. He worked for a period of time for the Plaza Hotel and Tavern on the Green, both in NYC. In the early 2000’s he moved to Portville. In 2014, he and Randi moved to Smethport. They returned to Ischua in June of this year, and he had been working for Go To Meals as well as Randy’s Fireside.
He enjoyed spending his time cooking and being with his family, especially his wife and children. He also loved his country and was a true patriot. He was a former member of the Portville Volunteer Fire Department.
He is survived by his wife Randi; his father of Queens; his mother of New Jersey; 8 children Rene Faulkner of Bradenton, FL, Tim Flanagan of Buffalo, Savannah Chiapuso of Portville, Isabelle Phearsdorf of Ischua, Nathan Beck of Portville, Gabriella Phearsdorf of Ischua, Ameline Beck of Portville, and Everly Beck of Ischua; 1 granddaughter Nevaeh House; an uncle and aunt Gary and Nancy Beck of NYC; and 1 cousin, Arla Fiorenzi of New Smyrna Beach, FL.
The family invites friends to a visitation on Tuesday (January 3, 2023) at the East Smethport United Christian Church from 11am until 1pm. A funeral service will begin at 1pm in the church with Pastor Allen Young to officiate. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery, Farmers Valley, Keating Township, PA.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the East Smethport United Christian Church, 18399 Route 6, E. Smethport, PA 16730, or to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, 666 Elm St., Buffalo, NY 14203.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, Olean.
Happy New Year
by Pastor B.J. Knefley
Can you believe it’s going to be 2023? I suppose for some it’s no big deal but for those that were born in the 40’s and 50’s, we’re getting old. (That’s 1940 and 1950 for those that don’t know.)
I don’t know about you but I’m looking forward to the New Year. As some might say, the good Lord willing and the sun still shines, I’ve got plans. Not grandiose plans but plans that can be managed. I’m putting together a bucket list of sorts, well actually just one or two for the moment. One of these is to go out west again along the southern route. That will take in a run to Georgia and then across to New Mexico and then north to Utah. From there probably up to Wyoming before heading back home. How long of a trip? As long as I can stand it. The other? Yeah, well I’m still working on that.
There are other things I’m working on for the New Year as well. Actually, they are not new, but I do want to be more focused. For example, I want to work on my relationship with God. What does that mean? Well for starters I want to spend more time in prayer and alone time with just Him. For starters I’m setting aside the seventh of every month to be alone time with God. Why? Well one of the things that I see Jesus doing is drawing away in prayer. I think that as a follower of Christ to live the life he lived one must do what he did as well. That means spending time in an up relationship with the Father.
That’s the spiritual side. I’m also working on the emotional and physical stuff as well, again nothing to big or grandiose, just enough to handle each day. See that’s why we often fail in our plans for change, we make them too big. My plan is about living my life in this New Year with Christ at the center. My camping and biking will be quiet solitude, a time of reflection and medication. Don’t have a plan? Remember, no plan is still a plan, just like no decision is still a decision. Where are you going to be in 2023?
Think about it.
State Police Announces Christmas Holiday Crash and Enforcement Results
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police investigated 661 motor vehicle crashes in which seven people died and 113 others were injured during the Christmas holiday weekend from December 23-25. Alcohol was a factor in 36 crashes, including two fatal crashes.
Troopers arrested 116 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs during the three-day period. Troopers issued more than 451 speeding citations, 110 citations for failing to wear a seat belt, and 11 citations for not securing children in safety seats.
CRASH DATA
| Year | Total Crashes | Fatal Crashes | People Killed | People Injured | Alcohol-Related Crashes | Alcohol-Related Fatal Crashes |
| 2022 (3 days) | 661 | 5 | 7 | 113 | 36 | 2 |
| 2021 (3 days) | 488 | 4 | 6 | 90 | 41 | 1 |
ENFORCEMENT DATA
| Year | DUI Arrests | Speeding Citations | Child Seat Citations | Seat Belt Citations | Other Citations |
| 2022 (3 days) | 116 | 451 | 11 | 110 | 2,248 |
| 2021 (3 days) | 181 | 1,131 | 24 | 124 | 2,728 |
More information on 2022 Christmas holiday enforcement, broken down by troop, is available here. These statistics cover only those incidents investigated by the state police and do not include incidents to which other law enforcement agencies responded.
With New Year’s Eve celebrations still ahead this week, state police will once again be on the lookout for impaired, aggressive, and distracted drivers. Remember to plan ahead for a safe ride home, especially if your holiday plans involve alcohol.
For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit psp.pa.gov.
Richard L. HRIBAR, 83, of Coudersport, PA
Richard L. HRIBAR, 83, of Coudersport, PA, died Thursday, December 29, 2022 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born January 26, 1939, in New Castle, he was the son of Louis William and Jennie Meelich Hribar. On October 24, 1964, in Winchester, VA, he married the former Carol A. Jameson, who survives.
A graduate of Bessemer High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Youngstown University and a master’s degree in guidance counseling from St. Bonaventure University. He was employed by IU9 teaching special education at Coudersport High School for 30 years.
Dick was a member of Coudersport Alliance Church, Susquehannock Trail Club, and Trout Unlimited.
Surviving besides his wife, Carol, are: a daughter, Tammy (Timothy) Bennett of Coudersport; a granddaughter Traci (Kris) Bretz of Coudersport; two great-granddaughters, Gianna Allen and KarliJo Bretz, both of Coudersport; a sister, Carol (Ronald) Snyder of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; and a nephew, Jeffrey Snyder of Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Friends may call at Coudersport Alliance Church, 7 Alliance Ave., Coudersport on Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, with a Memorial Service following at 11:00 AM. Rev. Josh Dean will officiate.
Memorials may be made to God’s Country Chapter Trout Unlimited (memo line—Project Healing Waters), P.O. Box 72, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Department of Health Stresses Testing During Pregnancy to Prevent Babies from Being Born with Syphilis
Babies born with congenital syphilis hits highest level in 32 years
Harrisburg, PA – Acting Secretary of Health and Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson is strongly encouraging pregnant people to seek prenatal care and get tested for syphilis during pregnancy to reverse the recent trend of babies being born with the disease.
Congenital syphilis is a disease that occurs when a pregnant person with syphilis passes the infection onto a baby during pregnancy. It can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature births, low birth weight or death shortly after birth.
Roulette Township Office Closing Early Today
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Roulette Township office will be closing today at 11:30. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause you. The office does have a drop box located near the front door if you need to make a payment. Have a safe and happy New Year.