ATTENTION LIBERTY TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS:
Liberty Township
(1) we will blacktop Wrights on Monday, the 29th. The road will be completely closed from 8AM to 3PM while we are working.
(2) Wednesday, May 1st we will be working on Freer Hollow. The road will be completely closed while we are working.
(3) Thursday, May 2nd Freer Hollow will be completely closed from 8AM to 3PM while we are blacktopping.
(4) Friday, May 3rd we will be blacktopping Comes Creek from Buck McGarvey’s house to Marc Budd’s house. Road will be completely closed until we are done. Sorry in advance for any inconvenience!
Potter County selected to receive ARC training on funding
Potter County has been selected along with 90 government entities to receive training on the Appalachian Regional Commission’s federal funding programs to build community capacity. The training is free.
RIDGWAY – Potter County has been selected by the Appalachian Regional Commission to receive training through the READY Local Governments initiative.
Potter County was one of 90 local governments selected to receive the no-cost training, along with access to READY Local Governments Initiative funding. The county will receive expert guidance and funding opportunities to help apply for, manage, and implement federal funding.
MoreRoger W. Hanson, 77, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Barkeyville, PA
Roger W. Hanson “In Memoriam”
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Roger W. Hanson, 77, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Barkeyville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long struggle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and pneumonia.
Born on February 17, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of Kenneth Wright Hanson and Cornelia “Connie” Hanson, and step-son of Marvin Savidge Reitz, all of whom preceded him in passing.
He was a graduate of Pennsauken High School in NJ, and a graduate of Slippery Rock University in PA, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Archaeology. Roger was a US Army veteran, having served in the Vietnam War where he attained the rank of SP5.
MoreThelma R. SMITH, 73, of Westfield, PA
Thelma R. SMITH, 73, of Westfield, PA, died Thursday, April 25, 2024 in her home.
Born January 12, 1951, in Potter Brook, she was the daughter of Cleo Joseph and Gladys Onalee Houghtaling McCaslin. On February 27, 1971, in Potter Brook, she married Norman R. Smith, Jr. who survives.
She was employed by Valley Dollar Saver and K&W Medical / MedPlast.
Thelma was a member of the People’s Church of Potter Brook and the Potter Brook Happy Hour Club.
MoreLadies Day Out Fundraiser Postponed
Ladies Day Out brunch at Eddie’s On Main, Saturday, April 27th. has been postponed due to not enough ticket sales.
The event, to benefit The Pastor Randy Headley Memorial Award for Community Service that funds awards Port Allegany High School students, will be rescheduled at another time.
Think About It
Heartstrings
by
Pastor B.J. Knefley
What or who has your heartstrings? Is it a person or is it a thing? Have you even thought about it? What are heartstrings? It’s what draws you, draws to your deepest feelings and desires. A grand parent might say that a child is tugging at their heartstring. That means that the child is touching the deepest part of them. When someone or something reaches that place, they have gained a place of great importance.
The question could be asked of anyone, “What has your heart?” The answer to that question may or may not be accurate. For example, I might say that God has my heart, but a careful look at my checkbook might reveal that there are many more things that have my heart than God. The same could be said for those that identify their spouse, or family as having their heart. A quick look at how and where they spend their time and money might reveal something entirely different.
In the Book of Mark, Jesus encountered a young man who was patting himself on the back because he had kept all the commandments. Jesus told him he had one more thing to do, sell all that he had and give it to the poor and then come follow him. He turned and walked away with a heavy heart because his heartstrings were attached to his money (Mk10:17-22). Morally this man was good. He was doing the right thing. But doing and being is two different things. In this case he was doing it. The commandments were met. In today’s terms he went to church, gave his money, served the poor and was helping in every place you could think of. But one thing was lacking. When it came to giving it all away and just being with Jesus, he couldn’t do it.
When it comes to the heart we can say one thing but the heart will reveal our true motives. Outward actions do not always reveal what’s in the heart. As in our story, a person can do all the right things, but for all the wrong reasons. Ask yourself the question, “What has my heartstrings?” The answer might surprise you. Think about it.
Bradford Little Theatre (BLT) will be the recipient of the 2024 Jackie Award
BCPAC
We are thrilled to announce that Bradford Little Theatre (BLT) will be the recipient of the 2024 Jackie Award, the Marilyn Horne Award for Excellence in the Creative and Performing Arts.
BCPAC has presented this award since 1990, recognizing an individual or organization who has demonstrated excellence and support of the creative and performing arts in the region. The award was originally given as The Bravo Award, but then retired in 2000 and was changed to the “Jackie” award, given in recognition of Bradford native and world-renowned opera singer, Marilyn Horne “Jackie”. Ms. Horne was awarded the “Jackie” when she came to town in the spring of 2000.
BLT has provided theater opportunities for over 25 years, not just for the Bradford community, but for people around the Twin Tiers, including straight plays, theater camps, special events and full-blown musicals. BLT has also created an opportunity for individuals with disabilities to showcase their talents on stage by creating a variety show called “From the Heart”.
MorePA Drilling Permit Violations Issued
PA Permit Violation Issued to RANGE RESOURCES APPALACHIA LLC in Cogan House Township, Lycoming County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 4/23/2024 to RANGE RESOURCES APPALACHIA LLC in Cogan House Township, Lycoming county. CSL 402(b) – POTENTIAL POLLUTION – Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued under that authority by the Department. |
Incident Date/Time: 2024-04-23 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to RANGE RESOURCES APPALACHIA LLC in Cogan House Township, Lycoming County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 4/23/2024 to RANGE RESOURCES APPALACHIA LLC in Cogan House Township, Lycoming county. 78a56(a) – TEMPORARY STORAGE – Operator failed to contain regulated substances and wastes used at or generated at a well site in a tank, series of tanks or other storage structures approved by the Department. |
Incident Date/Time: 2024-04-23 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to RANGE RESOURCES APPALACHIA LLC in Cogan House Township, Lycoming County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 4/23/2024 to RANGE RESOURCES APPALACHIA LLC in Cogan House Township, Lycoming county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP. |
Incident Date/Time: 2024-04-23 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
DCED Single Application training sessions offered
RIDGWAY – The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission (North Central) and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) are excited to offer a collaborative training session for DCED’s online Single Application portal.
The training sessions will focus on the DCED Multimodal grant, which is currently open, and the DCED’s Local Share Account (LSA) grant, which is expected to open in a few months.
During this training, North Central’s Elise Grovanz and DCED’s Terri Cunkle will guide participants through the process of completing DCED’s online Single Application, provide tips for writing your grant, and allowing time for addressing any questions you may have about the grant or the filing process.
The first training session, which will offer in-person and virtual attendance, will be held at 1:30 p.m. May 9 at the Brookville Borough Building, located at 18 Western Ave., Brookville, PA 15825.
The second training session, which is in-person only, will be held at 10 a.m. May 16 at the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department, 419 N. Broad St., Emporium, PA 15834.
The two locations aim to accommodate municipalities throughout North Central’s six-county region, which serves Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter counties.
To reserve your spot for this training, click here.
(The link to link to the registration is found at https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=bYEJwuPDdkeOj6Mx85EWcdm6yFYO47xFlTrWiADGoQlUQTFCWTg5VEwwRzNWMURFMkk4QzlPODFaQS4u)
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The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission is a premier regional development organization that serves the public and private sector through a wide range of economic, community, infrastructure, human services, and technology programs for Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter Counties.
Pennsylvania to Receive Over $156 Million from Biden Administration for “Solar for All” Initiative
Pennsylvania’s Solar for All will benefit more than 14,000 low-income households, help save more than $192 million on Pennsylvanians’ electric bills over the next two decades, and cut carbon emissions
Harrisburg, PA?– Yesterday, Pennsylvania was awarded over $156 million from the Biden Administration to deliver affordable, reliable, and sustainable solar power to low-income Pennsylvanians and environmental justice communities.
The Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority’s (PEDA) Solar for All initiative is estimated to benefit more than 14,000 Pennsylvania households, save more than $192 million on Pennsylvanians’ electric bills over the next twenty years, and cut 43 million tons of carbon emissions over the next twenty years – for reference, that’s the equivalent to the greenhouse gas emissions from ten million gasoline-powered vehicles.
MoreRoadway Improvement Project Continues in Liberty Borough, Tioga County
Roadway Improvement Project Continues Next Week on Route 414 and Blockhouse Road
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a two-year roadway improvement project continues next week on Route 414 (Water Street), Route 2005 (Blockhouse Road), and Route 2007 (Williamson Road) in Liberty Borough and Liberty Township, Tioga County.
On Monday, April 29, 2024, Water Street will be closed in both directions between Shaffer Hill Road and just south of Bloss Mountain Road, while the contractor, Glenn O. Hawbaker, begins work on a replacement of an 84-inch culvert, utility relocations, and drainage work.
MorePennDOT Announces Bridge Replacement Project in Galeton Borough, Potter County To Start May 1st
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced a bridge replacement project will begin in Galeton Borough in Potter County on Wednesday, May 1. The bridge is situated on Route 1022 (Mill Street) spanning Pine Creek between Route 6 (Main Street) and Clinton Street. This will improve safety and ride quality for motorists by replacing the bridge and improving the overall condition rating from poor to good.
Preliminary work will begin May 1, utilizing flaggers and signing for traffic control during daylight hours. PennDOT will close Mill Street and implement a detour in June. It will issue an update prior to implementation of the detour.
In addition to replacement of the bridge structure, pavement, base drain, and guide rail will be installed, and relocation of a water main and sewer line will occur, as well as miscellaneous construction activities, for a total length of approximately 646 feet.
Rylind Construction of Muncy, PA, is the contractor on this $2.8 million project. PennDOT anticipates completion in November, but all work is weather dependent.
Steven J. “Steve” Neefe, 70, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, PA
Steven J. Neefe
COUDERSPORT, PA—Steven J. “Steve” Neefe, 70, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, PA passed away unexpectedly in UPMC Williamsport, on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Causer Announces Funding for Bradford Area Infrastructure Improvements
Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) today applauded a state grant to support sidewalk and pedestrian improvements in Bradford.
The $704,840 grant will be used to install new sidewalks, curbs and pedestrian street lighting on North Bennett Street. A stamped asphalt crosswalk and street signage will be installed on the street near West Washington Street. The project will also include intersection improvements at North Bennett Street, Barbour Street and Campus Drive, and pedestrian access improvements for the playground and the McDowell Community Trail. These improvements include new ADA-compliant curb ramps, signage, colored asphalt crosswalks and a new sidewalk on the west side of Campus Drive.
“This is a valuable investment in our local infrastructure that will help make the City of Bradford safer and more efficient for pedestrians,” Causer said.
MoreCarolyn Ann Lefik Musante, 77, of Sugar Grove, PA
Carolyn Ann Lefik Musante, 77, of Sugar Grove, PA., died Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Titusville Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Titusville, PA., after an extended illness.
Carolyn was born in Warren, Pa., on May 11, 1946. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Irene Fabry Lefik, of Pittsfield, PA. Carolyn was a 1964 graduate of Youngsville High School and a graduate of the Career Academy at Washington, D.C. She was employed with Elmer J. Stevens, D.D.S. an oral surgeon of Erie, PA. then went to work at Warren Dental Arts Hospital, Warren, PA., assisting in all aspects of Dentistry.
Carolyn married Robert (Bob) Musante, her loving caring husband on August 1, 1970 at St. Luke’s R.C. Church, Youngsville, PA. She was a former member of the Church Altar Rosary Society. Carolyn and Bob were members of the Slovenian Dance Club for several years and enjoyed ball room dancing. She loved and owned horses, liked to paint, draw, and sew, and do all types of arts and crafts. She also enjoyed refurbishing and refinishing furniture, and hiking. She also loved her camping trips with her family and her horses. Most of all she loved doing things with her grandchildren. To her, one of the best things in her life other than when she married her husband, Bob was becoming a grandma.
MoreEva M. Pearce Cramer, 81, of 92 Bates Road, Bradford, formerly of Duke Center, PA
Eva M. Pearce Cramer, 81, of 92 Bates Road, Bradford, formerly of Duke Center, passed away, April 20, 2024, at Hugh Chatham Health in Elkin NC.
Born April 11, 1943, in Spangler, she was a daughter of the late James and Edith (Fliger) Garvey.
On April 30, 1960, in Rossiter, she married Harry L. “Sonnie” Pearce Jr. who preceded her in death on January 18, 2018. On April 10, 2021, at the Assembly of God Church she married Fred A. Cramer, Sr., who survives.
After raising her children, she was employed at Case Cutlery, then in the meat departments at Sal’s & Son’s, Bells Supermarket, and Tops. Prior to her retirement she worked at Bradford Electronics.
Eva was a member of the Abundant Life Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed sewing and was an accomplished seamstress, and she loved working with her flowers and roses bushes. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
MoreCauser to Offer Veterans Services at Local Offices
BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) is again offering area veterans the opportunity to work with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they get the services and support they need.
Appointments are required for meetings with the Legion representative, whether they are in person, by phone or by tablet. The schedule is as follows:
- Coudersport office: Thursday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Coudersport office is located at 107 S. Main St. Please call 814-274-9769 to schedule an appointment.
- Bradford office: Wednesday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Bradford office is located at 78 Main St., first floor. Please call 814-362-4400 to schedule an appointment.
- Kane office: Wednesday, May 29, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Kane office is located at 54 Fraley St., Suite 2. Please call 814-837-0880 to schedule an appointment.
Assistance is available with issues such as compensation, education, pension, health care and death benefits. Veterans need not be a member of the American Legion to participate.
PA Fire Dept. Audit Results Revealed
Potter County
Harrison Township Firefighters’ Relief Association – No findings.
Roulette Chemical Engine Co. #1 Inc. Relief Association – No findings.
Tri-Town Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association – 1 finding: Failure to adhere to relief association bylaws and inadequate signatory for the disbursement of funds.
Elks County
Jay Township Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Association – No findings.
St. Marys Firemen’s Relief Association – 1 finding: Noncompliance with prior audit recommendation: Failure to maintain a complete and accurate equipment roster.
McKean County
The Ludlow Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association – No findings.
PUC to Investigate FirstEnergy’s $503 Million Rate Increase Requests for Electric Distribution Services
Published on 4/25/2024
Investigation Will Examine Rate Increases Proposed for the Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power and West Penn Power Rate Districts
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted to suspend and investigate proposed rate increases by FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FirstEnergy), for electric distribution services, seeking an annual increase in revenues of $503,848,000 (34%).
FirstEnergy provides services to customers in the Med-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power and West Penn Power Rate Districts, which serve about 2.1 million customers in 56 counties across Pennsylvania.
The Commission voted 5-0 to investigate FirstEnergy’s rate increase requests, which were filed on April 2, 2024.
Based on today’s action by the Commission, the rate increase requests are now suspended for up to seven months from the proposed effective date of June 1, 2024, and will be assigned to the PUC’s Office of Administrative Law Judge for investigation and recommended decisions. More information on the ratemaking process is available on the Commission’s website.
MoreDouglas J. Osgood, 82, of 2604 State Rte. 275, Richburg, NY
Douglas J. Osgood: Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather
Douglas J. Osgood, 82, of 2604 State Rte. 275, Richburg, NY passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Olean General Hospital after a short illness.
Born on September 6, 1941, in Olean, he was a son of James B. and Gowanda R. Densmore Osgood. On July 23, 1965, in the Bolivar United Methodist Church, he married the former Carolyn B. Sharp who survives.
Douglas served with the 78th Engineer Battalion in the United States Army from 1959-62.
He had owned and operated Supervac Septic Service, the Hole-in-One Golf Game that he traveled to Fairs with, and was still operating Bluchers Custom Graphics with his wife. He had also worked as a laborer for the Town of Wirt, but retired as Highway Superintendent in 2006.
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