Penn College has scheduled Information Sessions for their upcoming LPN course beginning in September. When you enroll in the full-time Practical Nursing program, you’ll be on your way to a fulfilling career in just one year.
Roderick Kinley Memorial July 4, 2024
Friends and relatives of Rod Kinley are invited to a memorial celebration in honor of Rod on July 4, 2024. Rod was born in York, PA in 1932, and moved to the Coudersport area in 1981. The celebration will be picnic style from 2 to 5, on the shaded lawn at his home at 116 Kinley Lane, Coudersport, PA Bring a dish if you like, and lawn chairs. Plates, cups, silverware and drinks will be provided.
There will be a small ammo can for mementos which will then be buried with his ashes in Ford Hill Cemetery the next day.
On June 19 at 11:01 pm Eldred Twp. Fire and Port Allegany Ambulance were dispatched to a vehicle Vs. Horse crash on Rt. 155 and Sartwell Creek. Port Allegany Fire Dept. was dispatched for traffic control at Rt. 155 and N. Main in Port Allegany and Rt. 155 and Champlain Hill in Turtle Point. At Larabee Y Eldred Twp. Is detouring Traffic.
Fifty students in grades 4-9 have registered for the Summer Theater Arts Camp for Kids, taking place this week at the Tioga County Fairgrounds in Whitneyville, PA. This year’s theme is “Perchance to Dream” with all the songs, plays, and activities focused on the phenomenon of dreaming, including those that happen when we are asleep, daydreams, and those goals that we envision in the future.
-Nicholas Valentine
DUKE CENTER, PA — June 14, 2024: In a solemn observance of Flag Day, Scout Troop 413 from Duke Center and Troop 512 from Eldred conducted a flag retirement ceremony, respectfully retiring several U.S. flags. The ceremony, held in Duke Center, PA, drew scouts, leaders, and community members together to honor the symbol of American freedom and unity. This event also marked the conclusion of the Scouting season, with the new season scheduled to begin on September 1.
A flag retirement ceremony provides a dignified method for disposing of worn and tattered American flags. According to the U.S. Flag Code, flags that are no longer fit for display should be destroyed in a respectful manner, typically by burning. Such ceremonies are often organized by veteran groups, civic organizations, and scout troops to ensure the flags are retired with the honor they deserve.
During the ceremony, scouts from Troop 413 and Troop 512 carefully inspected each flag to confirm it was unserviceable. The ceremony included a recitation of the flag’s history and significance, and a pledge of allegiance, all reinforcing the values of patriotism and respect for national symbols.
When the Ridgway Fire Department called upon the Rose E. and Dennis Heindl Memorial Fund to help ensure that the fireworks display for the Ridgway Bicentennial celebration could proceed as planned, Denny Heindl was more than happy to make that happen for the residents of Ridgway and surrounding area. The Heindl fund is a donor advised fund held at the Elk County Community Foundation.
Mr. Heindl was on hand to present the check and remarked, “Establishing a fund at the Community Foundation is a great way to honor your loved ones and support your community now and in the future. Donor advised funds give us the opportunity to support great community projects like the fireworks display celebrating 200 years of growth and prosperity for our Ridgway community.”
The Ridgway Fire Department’s Bicentennial Celebration is being held June 17-22, featuring the 91st carnival and Bicentennial Parade, along with the fireworks display on Thursday, June 20 starting at 10 p.m.
Port Allegany Community minor League Baseball Team went undefeated (12-0) for the 2024 season. The Port Allegany Yankees were coached by Jeremy Morey, Daniel Morey and Wade Barber.
* WHAT…Heat index values up to 100.
* WHERE…A portion of central Pennsylvania.
* WHEN…Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
The heat may be life-threatening to the elderly and those in poor
health, due to prolonged exposure without air conditioning.
Review heat safety and preparedness information at
weather.gov/safety/heat.
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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/statecollege
Everett C. Shaver, Sr.
Everett C. Shaver, Sr., of Route 6, Port Allegany, PA passed away Friday (Jun. 14, 2024) in the Olean General Hospital.
Born May 15, 1939, in Coal Center, PA, he was a son of Daniel and Hazel G. Collins Shaver. On Feb. 2, 1963, in Elkton, MD. He married Carol M. Muller, who died July 1, 2010. They were married 47 years.
Everett was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served with the US Navy.
He was a resident of the area for 20 years, coming from Lancaster County, PA.
Everett was employed with Philip’s Ford of Manheim, PA, as an auto mechanic, before his retirement.
He enjoyed working on cars.
Surviving are three sons, Everett C. Shaver, Jr. of Port Allegany, Michael W. (Diane) Shave of Rossville, PA, Bryan D. (Cindy) Shaver of Southern Ohio; a daughter, Theresa A. (Ron) Crouse of Reinhold, PA; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Shaver of Evansville, IN, Randolph Shaver of Ephrata, PA; a sister, Carrie Hartman of Lititz, PA; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Wayne and Steven Shaver; and two sisters, Norma Knabel and Eleanor Richards.
At Everett’s request, there will be no local services.
Memorials can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Condolences can be made to: Everett C. Shaver, Jr., 24469 Route 6, Port Allegany, PA 16743.
Daniel L. Bothell “beloved brother, father and PapPap”
WHARTON, PA—Daniel L. “Dan” Bothell, 75, of Wharton, PA passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, following a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Born on Tuesday, July 20, 1948 in Creekside, he was a son of Irwin Dean and Therese Gomboc Bothell. On November 16, 1992 in Smicksburg, he married Bonnie L. Haggerty, who passed away on August 2, 2015.
Dan was a graduate of Marion Center High School in Marion Center. He was a US Marine Corps veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He owned and operated Bothell’s Plastering Company in Indiana, PA.
Dan and his wife, Bonnie, moved to Wharton in 1998.
Dan was a member of the Austin-Costello Sportsman’s Club and a member of the East Fork Sportsman’s Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. His greatest love was his family, especially his grandchildren.
| PA Permit Violation Issued to EQT ARO LLC in Plunketts Creek Township, Lycoming County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/11/2024 to EQT ARO LLC in Plunketts Creek 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: 2024-06-11 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to EQT ARO LLC in Plunketts Creek Township, Lycoming County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/11/2024 to EQT ARO LLC in Plunketts Creek 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: 2024-06-11 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to EQT ARO LLC in Plunketts Creek Township, Lycoming County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/11/2024 to EQT ARO LLC in Plunketts Creek 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: 2024-06-11 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
