Richard J. Uhl Sr., 83, of Kersey, PA
Richard J. Uhl Sr., 83, of Kersey, PA died on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois after a brief illness.
He was born on December 19, 1940, in St. Marys, the son of the late Alfred and Marie Feldbauer Uhl.
On November 28, 1959, at St. Boniface Church, he married Helen Smith, who survives.
Richard was a lifelong resident of Kersey and a member of St. Boniface Church. Richard had a successful career, working at St. Marys Carbon, Keystone, Michigan Sintered Metals, and eventually retiring from Metafusion. Additionally, he played a pivotal role in the establishment of GKN. His passion for hunting and fishing brought him joy and relaxation throughout his life. Richard was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all.
PA Drilling Permit Violations Issued in Tioga County
| PA Permit Violation Issued to REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC in Union Township, Tioga County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/03/2024 to REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC in Union Township, Tioga 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: 2024-07-03 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
William and L.R. Gale Community Foundation Scholarship and Grant Recipient Announcement
Ten Galeton High School students and two graduate school students have been awarded scholarships from the William and L.R. Gale Community Foundation. The 2024 scholarships totaled $240,000.00 with each student being awarded $3,000.00 per semester. This year’s recipients are:
High School Students:
Sawyer Douglass, son of James and Gretchen Douglass, plans to attend Alfred State College majoring in Heavy Equipment Operations;
Zachary Gingrich, son of Michele Underkoffler, plans to attend Wilkes University majoring in Pharmacy;
Kayla Moore, daughter of Benjamin Moore and Connie Smith, plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford majoring in Nursing;
Grace Morgan, daughter of Scott and Christina Morgan, plans to attend Commonwealth University at Mansfield majoring in Radiology;
Zachary Pagano, son of Jeremy and Rachel Pagano, plans to attend Penn State Behrend at Mansfield majoring in Civil Engineering;
Addison Reigle, granddaughter of Billie Jo Klinger, plans to attend Pennsylvania College of Technology majoring in Nursing; and
Matthew Zur, son of Keith Zur and Jennifer Fisher, plans to attend Slippery Rock University majoring in Physical Therapy.
Graduate Students:
Cara Parsell, daughter of George and Marlene Parsell, plans to attend Pennsylvania College of Technology to receive her Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant; and
Andrew Macensky Jr., son of Andrew and Kelly Macensky, plans to attend Nova Southern University majoring in medicine to receive his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
Accepting Grant Applications for McKean County Development Fund
The McKean County Community Foundation awarded a 2023 grant to Beacon Light to support construction of a new playground. McKean nonprofits are invited to apply for a new round of grants with an application deadline of August 6, 2024.
FOR A GREAT EVENING OUT, TRY A HOT DOG MEAL AND LATER AN OUTDOOR MOVIE IN THE COUDERSPORT ARBORETUM ON MONDAY, JULY 15th.
The Coudersport Senior Center is holding a hot dog meal fundraiser on Monday, July 15 th
beginning at 5:30 p.m. They are located at 200 West Chestnut Street in the former Calvary
Baptist Church.
Your meal will include a hot dog, bag of chips and a drink for only $5.00. Homemade
cookies will also be for sale only $1 per bag. All profits go towards the Coudersport Senior
Center’s operating expenses.
Then later in the evening, head over to the Coudersport Arboretum. Fickinger Funeral
Home is sponsoring the Faith Night movie “Miracles From Heaven”.
The movie is free of charge and popcorn is provided. The movie will start at dusk.
Potter County Artisan Co-op Plans Events and Classes in May
Events and classes are supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the Elk County Council on the Arts, state agencies funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. July classes are supported in part by the Potter County Creative Council (PC3).
Myth vs Fact: Alcohol’s Effects on the Heart
Jeffery Gilbert, D.O.
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
While drinking can be a socially acceptable part of our lives, the warm weather and activities of summer may have you reaching for a glass of wine or mixed beverage more frequently than before. In moderation, there’s nothing wrong with unwinding with a glass of wine and friends, a cocktail by the campfire, or a beer after a round of disc golf.
Department of Health, Shapiro Administration Celebrates the Renamed Health and Human Services Building
Harrisburg, PA – Today, the Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen togethercelebrated the renaming of their shared building as the Health and Human Services Building. The new name removes the outdated language of the former “Health and Welfare” building and replaces it with the Department of Human Services’ current title to create a cohesive branding for both Departments.
Turtle Point Farmers Market Saturday, July 13th
This Saturday, July 13th, is the Turtlepoint Farmers Market, located at the Turtlepoint Community Park! This event will be running from 9-12! There is a large line-up of vendors this month!
Oswayo Valley Memorial Library Updates and Events
As originally planned, the children’s Summer Reading program will be held at the library on Wednesday, 1:30 – 3:00 pm. The scheduled power outage has been moved to Thursday.
The library will be closed on Thursday due to the scheduled power outage.
Thursday: The Book Club will meet at the park, weather permitting at 10:30 am.
Thursday: The Teens/Tweens Summer Reading program will be held at the park, weather permitting from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. We also have somewhere to move out of the weather if we need to.
Six Local Students Receive Memorial Scholarships
OLEAN, N.Y., July 9 – Six local students have recently received memorial scholarships administered by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.
Emilie Edick of Portville, Grace Haynes of Olean and Olivia Graham of Allegany-Limestone received the Carroll Swanson Memorial Scholarship for the Performing Arts for $200 each.
BRMC Sleep Disorders Center in Bradford Receives Program Reaccreditation
Bradford, PA – July 1, 2024 – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) Sleep Disorders Centerin Bradford recently earned program reaccreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, demonstrating its commitment to the provision of high-quality care for people who have sleep problems.
TOTALLY NINJA RACCOONS HUNT TO START ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 IN WELLSBORO
Photo by John Eaton
Where are the Totally Ninja Raccoons? Those funny raccoons will be hiding in 25 area businesses for the entire month of August, beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 1.
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?” for the fifth year in a row.
ROULETTE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JULY MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA
ROULETTE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JULY MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA
July 11, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
80 Railroad Ave., Roulette, PA, Potter County
CALL TO ORDER:
Aggregate bids to be opened
Public Comment
RVFD Call Statistics Report
Water/Sewer Report
Roadmaster Report
June 13, 2024 Monthly Meeting Minutes
Unpaid bills for July 11, 2024
June 2024 Profit & Loss & Balance Sheet
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Looking to purchase a new truck with dump & plow
OTHER BUSINESS:
CORRESPONDENCE & INFORMATIONAL:
Real Estate Taxes received
ADJOURN: