Owlett Senior Expo, Shredding Event This Friday, Aug. 2
WELLSBORO – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) is reminding area senior citizens, their family members and caregivers of his upcoming Senior Expo this Friday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon at Wellsboro Senior High School Gym and Commons, 225 Nichols St.
In conjunction with the expo, Owlett is also hosting a shredding event in the school’s parking lot to give area residents the opportunity to help protect themselves against identity theft by having documents with personal information securely shredded.
Inaugural Blueberry Festival at BRMC Was a Hit
Bradford, PA –The Bradford Hospital Auxiliary (BHA) hosted the inaugural Blueberry Festival at Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC), a Kaleida Health facility, on Friday, July 26. The event that was held in the main lobby of BRMC attracted around 300 community members with blueberry themed treats, prizes, and other raffles.
Coudersport Rotary Club was Pleased to Welcome Ed McCrea to Their July 22, 2024 Meeting at A&W West End Grill.
Ed McCrea is the President and Co-Founder of Environmental Education and Conservation Global (EECG), an international non-profit in its 20th year. EECG uses the power of education to create a global population that values the preservation of natural species. A lot of their work is now in India, Thailand and 15 different countries, two of them in Africa. Their only income is donations.
Janet L. Hasselman, 88, of Ford Road, St. Marys, PA
Janet L. Hasselman, 88, of Ford Road, St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Penn Highlands Elk.
She was born on May 4, 1936 in Emporium, a daughter of the late Hilmer and Helen Bergstrom.
On May 27, 1961 she married Daniel Hasselman, who survives. Together, they were blessed with more than 62 years of marriage.
Jan was a lifelong resident of the area and member of Queen of the World Church, where she enjoyed volunteering in the cafeteria when her son was in elementary school. She worked at Sylvania for a number of years before staying home to care for her family, always finding fulfillment in being a wife and mother.
Jan could often be found sitting on her front porch, where loved watching the birds and tending to her flowers every year. She also enjoyed listening to the radio and visiting with her family and friends.
Mary Eileen Horton Calhoun (nee Anderson), age 89, died July 17, 2024, in Wetumpka, Alabama
Mary Eileen Horton Calhoun (nee Anderson), age 89, died July 17, 2024, in Wetumpka, Alabama, where she resided with her son Dan.
Mary was born August 14, 1934, in St. Marys PA, to Richard and Madeline Kranking Anderson of Johnsonburg. Mary graduated from Hershey High School in 1952, where she was a popular cheerleader and athlete. The following year she married Filmore Horton, and together they raised three children. Mary later married Larry Calhoun, a happy union lasting 33 years. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Richard “Dick” Anderson, as well as both of her husbands.
USDA Proposes New Policy to Reduce Salmonella in Raw Poultry Products
WASHINGTON, July 29, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today issued a comprehensive proposed rule and determination to more effectively reduce Salmonella contamination and illnesses associated with raw poultry products. This is the culmination of FSIS’ three-year effort to reevaluate their strategy for controlling Salmonella rates in poultry and protect American consumers from foodborne illness linked to consumption of poultry products.
Salmonella bacteria cause over 1 million human infections in the United States each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Food is the leading source of Salmonella infections and poultry is among the leading sources of foodborne Salmonella illnesses. FSIS estimates that there are 125,000 chicken-associated and almost 43,000 turkey-associated foodborne Salmonella illnesses per year. Despite FSIS data indicating that Salmonella contamination in poultry products has been decreasing, there has not been an observed reduction in Salmonella illnesses.
“Far too many consumers become sick from poultry contaminated with Salmonella, and today’s announcement marks a historic step forward to combat this threat,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “This proposed framework is a systematic approach to addressing Salmonella contamination at poultry slaughter and processing, which includes enforceable standards that will result in safer food for consumers and fewer illnesses.”
Nancy L. Engstrom, 91, of 212 Constitution Avenue, Bradford, PA
Nancy L. Engstrom, 91, of 212 Constitution Avenue, Bradford,PA passed away, Saturday, July 27, 2024, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the Pavilion @ BRMC.
Born on January 31, 1933, in Bradford, she was one of nine daughters of the late Clarence and Ila (Howe) Cramer. She was with the graduation class of 1951 of Bradford Area High School.
On September 2, 1951, at the Kane Congregational Church, she married George E. Engstrom, who preceded her in death on October 6, 2007.
Nancy worked for 10 years in the Bradford City Treasurer’s Office as Deputy City Treasurer, and also as a bookkeeper for Culligan Water Conditioner.
She was very active as a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Red Hat Society, Ecumenical Home Auxiliary and volunteered at Crook Farm. She loved animals, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed cooking, baking, music, and poetry.
Karen Placer, 76, of Smethport, PA
Karen Placer, 76, of Smethport, PA, (born Karen Renae Flickinger) passed away peacefully at her home on July 27, 2024.
She was born on February 28, 1948 in Kane, Pennsylvania to Earl Flickinger (Father) and Louise (Carrow) Flickinger (Mother). Karen graduated from Smethport Area High School in 1966. Karen shared many great years of marriage with Anthony “Tony” Placer who she married on December 12, 1970 at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Smethport.
Karen worked for several years at Sylvania Electric in Emporium, Pennsylvania. During her life, Karen also provided cleaning/housekeeping services to numerous families and formed lasting friendships with those people she served. She treated their homes like her own; she wanted each home to be “spotless.”
Area Township Supervisors Testify at Legislative Hearing
At a hearing of the House Republican Policy Committee on Thursday, July 25, two township supervisors from McKean County – Jim Trussell of Hamlin Township (left) and David McClain of Keating Township (right) – offered testimony in support of permitting local governments the ability to use conventional brine water to suppress dust on dirt and gravel roads, as well as treating paved roads in advance of winter storms. They are pictured with state Reps. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) and Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), who participated in the hearing as members of the committee. The hearing was held at the Drake Well Museum in Titusville.
TOTALLY NINJA RACCOONS HUNT AT 25 LOCATIONS TO START THURSDAY, AUGUST 1ST IN WELLSBORO
For the fifth year in a row, From My Shelf Books & Gifts at 7 East Avenue in Wellsboro, the local bookstore owned by author Kevin Coolidge, is hosting the “Where Are the Totally Ninja Raccoons Hunt?”
The raccoons will be hiding in 25 area businesses during the month of August.
The hunt is based on Coolidge’s “Totally Ninja Raccoons” action series for 7- to 10-year-old, reluctant readers. The series is about three raccoon brothers who become ninjas.
PFBC AWARDS GRANTS TO SUPPORT EDUCATION PROJECTS
HARRISBURG, Pa. (July 19) — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has awarded $203,527 in grant funding to support 19 education projects in 17 counties that foster interest in fishing and boating in Pennsylvania through the R3 (recruitment, retention, and reactivation) Education Grant Program. One statewide project was also awarded. The R3 grants are awarded to recipients to help increase the number of anglers and boaters in Pennsylvania. Efforts include recruiting new participants, retaining existing participants, and reactivating former participants in fishing and boating recreation.
Last year, the PFBC awarded $187,625 in grant funding to support 15 education projects in 11 counties and 2 statewide efforts.
“Providing the people of Pennsylvania with education and outreach opportunities for fishing and boating is paramount to the work of the Fish and Boat Commission. Having trusted partners who carry out and believe in the work, too, means more people will experience all Pennsylvania’s waterways have to offer,” said Kim Garris, PFBC Director of Outreach, Education and Marketing. “This grant program supports our partners’ work to get and keep people involved in fishing and boating, promoting healthier lifestyles and a love and appreciation of the natural world.”
Recipients of the PFBC R3 Education Grant successfully applied for and demonstrated ways in which their new or expanded projects progress R3 initiatives and connect Pennsylvanians with Commonwealth waterways. Funds awarded through the grant program will be used to purchase equipment and educational resources, provide transportation, and cover other costs associated with the development and delivery of R3 education programs.
All projects funded for this round of grants must be completed by June 30, 2025.
The 2024 R3 Education Grants include (by county):
- Allegheny: Steel City Rowing Club, Paddling Fleet Revitalization
- Allegheny: Venture Outdoors, Inc., Vamos Afuera, Pittsburgh
- Blair: Claysburg-Kimmel School District, Female-Friendly Fly-Fishing Trip
- Butler: Seneca Valley School District, SV Fishery
- Centre: Bellefonte Area School District, Back to Nature Fly Fishing and Fly Tying
- Chester: Stroud Water Research Center, Inc., Connecting Youth and Families to Boating and Angling Opportunities in Local Public Parks
- Clarion: Clarion Conservation District, The Wonderful World of Fishes
- Crawford: Conneaut School District, CAMS Fishing for Fun
- Fayette: Mountain Watershed Association Inc., Expanding Access to Outdoor Recreation: Engaging Youth and Families in Fishing & Boating Activities in the Youghiogheny River Watershed
- Forest: Forest Area School District, Forest Area School District Stream and River Exploration
- Lackawanna/Wayne: Camp Freedom Inc., Camp Freedom Freshwater Fishing Project
- Lancaster: Glossbrenner United Methodist Church, Glossbrenner Experiential, Adventure and Responsible Unique Pursuits – Department of Experiential Education & Programming (GEAR-UP/DEEP)
- Lawrence: Ellwood City Area School District, Reel Adventures: Hands-On Fishing Seminar for Ellwood City Students
- Montgomery: College Settlement of Philadelphia, Second Century of Fishing on Friendship Lake- Teaching Thousands of Underserved Youth and Girls How to Fish
- Montgomery: Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, Floating Classroom Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program 2.0
- Montour: Danville Area School District, Danville High School Fly Fishing Club
- Potter: Northern Potter School District, Northern Potter Fly Fishing Club: Casting Connections – Exploring Fly Fishing and Tying Together
- Statewide: Pennsylvania Trout, Inc., Supporting & Expanding Trout in the Classroom
- Westmoreland: Forbes Trail Trout Unlimited, Forbes Trail Trout Unlimited Education and Outreach Programs for Schools, Scouts, Adults, Military Veterans and First Responders
More information on the R3 Education Grant Program can be found on the PFBC website (FishandBoat.com).
Structure Fire In Richmond Twp.
On July 28, Wellsboro, Mansfield and many other Fire depts. were dispatched for a structure fire in Richmond Twp.
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Multiple Fire Departments Battle Blaze At Newtown Hill Barn Apts. In Mansfield
FNN Article © Monday, July 29, 2024.
MANSFIELD, PA – A fire broke out in the wall or ceiling in one of he Newtown Hill Barn Apartments located at 426 Newtown Hill Road in Mansfield, PA, late Sunday evening, July 28,, 2024, around 11:20 PM.
Mansfield Hose Company was first to respond as it was reported that there was light smoke in one of the apartments. Mansfield fire personnel arrived quickly on scene and reported seeing light smoke coming from the apartment complex and the evacuation of the tenants was started.
By 11:25 PM Mansfield command requested full response from Blossburg and Wellsboro fire departments.
An active fire was reported by 11:27 PM as firefighters reported heavy smoke in two of the apartments. Additional fire crews and tankers, as well as manpower were requested.
Fire rapidly spread through the two and half story barn shaped apartment complex as additional manpower and fire units from Liberty, Middlebury, Daggett, Tioga, Lawrenceville, and Millerton responded, many with their tankers. Elkland fire crew was directed to standby at the Mansfield fire station when they arrived in town.
At 12:24 AM the fire had spread from the third floor and through the roof in one section. The flames continued to spread across the roof of the entire length of the building by 12:49 AM.
Mansfield University Campus Police opened the gate to the water reservoir so firefighters had access to more water. Hydrant at East Elmira and Academy was also in use to get the much needed water to firefighters to battle the intense blaze.
The 10 unit apartment complex and all its contents are a total loss.
The American Red Cross has touched base with 911 Dispatch Center and Mansfield command will reach back out to the Red Cross as soon as possible.
Several fire units started returning to their stations just after 3:00 AM.
The fire was finally reported out by 6:50 AM Monday morning, July 29, 2024.
FNN will continue to provide any updates as they become available.
Prayers are being requested for the tenants. Newtown Hill Road is lined with fire trucks and other apparatus, no traffic is being allowed through due to the fire.
