Penn College basketball coaches reflect
In another busy week, the Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s basketball team closed out its season while its wrestling, men’s lacrosse, archery, and esports teams saw action — and a new women’s volleyball coach was named.
Highlighting this week’s schedule, wrestlers will compete Friday and Saturday in the NCAA Division III Mideast Regional Championship at Rochester, New York, while the baseball team is scheduled to open on Thursday at Elmira College. Previews for both of those squads will be forthcoming.
Charles “Randy” Johnson, age 60, of Tioga, PA
Charles “Randy” Johnson, age 60 of Tioga, PA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 22, 2024. He was born November 22, 1963 in Wellsboro, PA to Charles F. and Sandra A. (VanDusen) Johnson.
Randy was an Elkland High School graduate of class 1981 and graduated from Corning Community College in 1999 after achieving his engineering degree. He was an Alumni of Elkland’s high school band, the Farmington Township Supervisor and was on the Tioga County Fair Board for several years.
On May 28, 1993 Randy married Janet Waina and they spent 30 loving years together before his passing.
Randy was said to be reliable, he was always the man you called if help was needed. He enjoyed the outdoors; like taking care of his lawn, grilling, raising chickens and tapping 30-plus maple trees. Randy was known as the mechanic of the family; he rebuilt his tractor a few years ago and was always tinkering away on a new project. He loved woodworking, blues music, driving his truck and spending time with his beloved dog best friend – Griffin. Randy loved spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews.
PUC Adopts Final Form Rulemaking on Enhancements to Regulations for Hazardous Liquids Pipelines
Strengthens Public Utility Safety Standards Related to Pipeline Transport of Hazardous Liquids in Intrastate Commerce
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a Final Form Rulemaking Order strengthening state public utility safety standards related to the pipeline transport of hazardous liquids in intrastate commerce.
The Commission voted 5-0 to adopt the final-form regulations, which provide hazardous liquid public utilities with Pennsylvania-specific safety standards designed to deter inadvertent returns, leaks, subsidence events, and water contamination events related to the construction, operation and maintenance of highly volatile liquid (HVL) pipelines and other public utility pipelines transporting hazardous liquids within Pennsylvania.
“I recognize that pipelines are vital to our economy in supplying necessary fuel for daily activities and for job creation,” said PUC Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank in a statement at today’s PUC Public Meeting. “Pipelines are the safest way to transport hazardous liquids. Pennsylvania’s experience, however, demonstrated that a more comprehensive and complete regulatory framework for HLPUs (Hazardous Liquid P…
Pennsylvania State Police Launches Ad Campaign to Attract More Recruits
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) today announced the launch of an advertising campaign focused on attracting more people to a career as a state trooper. The recruitment initiative utilizes various media channels, including a television commercial set to debut during Sunday’s 3:30PM NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins, and commercials during March Madness. WATCH HERE.
“The PSP provides a unique foundation for troopers to experience a variety of unique job opportunities with the department, and this advertising campaign highlights just a few of the many specialized positions available,” said Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police. “From canines and computer crimes to forensics and fire investigations, whether you’re tactically minded or tech-savvy, dozens of challenging but rewarding job opportunities are waiting for you.”
