Bridge Inspection Next Week on Main Street in Blossburg Borough, Tioga County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of a lane restriction next week on Route 2017 (Main Street) in Blossburg Borough, Tioga County, for a bridge inspection.
On Monday, September 25, 2023, the contractor will be inspecting the bridge that carries Main Street over the Tioga River in Blossburg Borough. Motorists can expect a lane restriction with flagging while a crew uses an underbridge crane to perform the inspection. Work will be performed between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, weather permitting.
Asservo Project combats global human trafficking
The Agape Assembly of God church, located at 1004 Earth Road, Saint Marys, will host the Asservo Project on Sunday, September 24. There will be a 4:00 pm community dinner followed by a 6:00 pm workshop.
The Asservo Project combats global human trafficking and child exploitation, supports the recovery of survivors and aids in the imprisonment of perpetrators targeting children and young adults.
For information contact Pastor Jim Line at the church phone number, which is 814-781-7445.
Falcon Football
The Falcons host the Cameron County Red Raiders tonight at 7 PM.
Broadcast will start at 6:50 with kickoff at 7 PM.
Go Falcons!
Lauren B. Johnston, 70, of Pine Ave. in Kane, PA
Lauren B. Johnston, 70, of Pine Ave. in Kane, PA passed away Tuesday (Sept 19) at UPMC-Kane.
Born Jan. 30, 1953 in Butler, she is the daughter of the late Jesse and Bettye (Wilkes) Fithian. She married Dan Johnston, who survives, on Feb. 24, 1973, in Parker, PA.
Lauren had worked in many places throughout her life. She was a teachers aide, had worked for Thompson Floor Covering and also J&P Casuals, Tops Market and Karlene Landscaping. Her favorite job was when she owned the Kids Stuff store.
Louise Mc Candlish Mangus, 88, of Warren, PA
November 11, 1934 – September 20, 2023
Louise Mc Candlish Mangus was born in her maternal grandmother’s home in Wade Park, Cleveland Ohio on November 11, 1934. She was raised on the family farm in Shalersville, Ohio until the family moved to Garrettsville, Ohio where she graduated from Garfield High School in 1956.
She then attended Lake Erie College, graduated with a BS degree in biology in 1956 and was subsequently employed by Hood College in Frederick, Maryland where she taught biology labs. She also did research at the Chesapeake Biology Laboratory in Solomons Island on striped bass in the Chesapeake Bay
She met her future husband, John, who was stationed at nearby Fort Detrick and they exchanged marital vows at St. John’s church on June 14, 1958. They moved to State College, Pennsylvania for 3 years and then to Berwyn Heights, Maryland where they resided for thirty-two years.
Ellen M. Schloder, 72, of 172 Cross Road, St. Marys, PA
Ellen M. Schloder, 72, of 172 Cross Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at her residence.
She was born September 7, 1951, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Paul and Creta Jackson Manning. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School. Ellen was a manager of the former Ames, Uni-Mart, and most recently Fuel On.
On May 2, 1968, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ellen married Theodore “Ted” Schloder, who preceded her in death on January 16, 2013. They were blessed to share 44 years of marriage.
David A. “Cookie” Brown, 57, of Warren, PA
David A. Brown, 57, of Warren, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, in St. Vincent Hospital, Erie, PA.
He was born in Warren, PA, on July 24, 1966, the son of the Late Clyde J. and Bettie L. Williams Brown. David was a graduate of Warren Area High School. He was a laborer for Berenfield Container. David loved cooking, stockcar racing, and all Pittsburgh Sports teams. He was also a member of the United Steelworkers Union.
RECALLS
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School Bus Rollover in Genesee
At 7:30 AM on Friday, Genesee Fire & EMS have been dispatched to 226 Ridge Road for a school bus rollover with injuries. Driver reports one girl with an obvious cut on her arm. The bus had thirty students on board. All are now out of the bus which is on its side.
Multiple ambulances are enroute to the scene. All students will be transported to a hospital for evaluation. Students are being transported to UPMC Coudersport. A triage location at the Wellness Center will screen the students for possible injuries.
UPDATE FROM NORTHERN POTTER SCHOOL:
Potter County Farmers Market Friday, September 22nd
The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, September 22nd. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
* Market times have been established after many trial times over the years. If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly. They are willing to try to accommodate your request.
* If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-544-7313 netrabaker@hughes.net]
WOOLEYLOT FARMS is coming with organically grown garlic (get ours while it lasts) and a section of organic potatoes. Look for item this week: French Fingerling Potatoes have a sweet and nutty flavor excellent for sauteing and roasting. https://youtu.be/atj_WlIfzZg. Cash is preferred but checks are acceptable.
BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market rain or shine with beautiful, organically grown local fresh produce. We will have Red Swiss Chard, Dragon’s Tongue Beans, Italian Green Beans, Sweet Baby Carrots, Green Onions, Salsa Verde boxes with tomatillos, Cucamelons, Heirloom Duchess of Oldenburg Apples, Tomatoes of all sizes and colors, and more. We accept cash, checks and credit cards. FMNP checks. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308
CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the market on September 22nd with Artisan Breads, with some selections sweet and savory, fall desserts plus, garden selections and brown eggs from our hen house. Maple Syrup from Green Hill Sugar Shack. If you ever have a request for a market day or another time please let me know. netrabaker@hughes.net Text. 814-598-0649 Call 814-544-7313 See you on Friday
ALPACA CREATIONS will be a vender on Friday. Bring hand knit Alpaca apparel of scarves, shawls, mitts, mittens, hats, head bands and neck warmers. Also Alpaca insoles for shoes or boots, a large variety of yarns for Winter projects and Roving for spinning or felting as well as a large variety of sizes and designs of Alpaca socks. Time for Christmas Shopping, we accept Credit cards. Alpaca Creations, follow on Facebook.
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that include soap bars, shampoo bars, lotions, lotion bars, lip balm, and bath bombs. We accept cash or card payments. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.
CARING CRAFTS will be attending the Market. We have a variety of patterns for our Homemade Travel Pillows. A variety of plastic canvas ornament/magnet pieces that include; NFL logos, character theme, military signs, animals, etc.. Stop by and see us and don’t forget to like/ message us your special order on Facebook @ Caring Crafts. We accept cash payments. Hope to see everyone there!
JOANIE’S APIARY will be at Market this week. (I will miss market on September 8th) Along with our usual Raw Local Honey I have a limited supply of comb honey 
. I will also have our beeswax products, hand cream and wood polish and 100% beeswax candles. Corn heating pads also. Honey candies (plain honey, honey & cinnamon and honey & lemon) will also be available. New recipe brochures have just arrived and are with every purchase upon request. If you can not make it to market you can always contact me at joaniesapiary@gmail.com to pick up my products at my home or at another location. All my products are also at the Artisan Center in Coudersport.
HOPPE RL HONEY FARMS creamed honey will be available to purchase at JOANIE’S APIARY table. A great addition for your morning toast or muffin!!!
MIL-BEA FARMS will be at the Farmer’s Market this Friday. We will have our homegrown, chemical free sweet corn, Fall silk flower arrangements and decor and Goat milk products. We offer a bulk deal on sweet corn, if you buy 5 dozen or more, you get them for $4 a dozen. This is a great way to get corn for parties, canning or freezing. If you would like a bulk order, let us know ahead of time and we will have it ready for you. Just email us at milbefarms@gmail.com.
Think About It
Passion
By
B.J. Knefley
Passion, do you have it? What does it mean? Can you have passion for one thing and not another? Is it always good? Does it fulfill?
I’ve lived a life of passion. Passion about running, hobbies, work and a host of other things have filled my life, but has it always been what filled me? Can I have a life that is filled with passion while at the same time come up empty with living a fulfilled life? I believe we can.
I have always held to the idea that we need to live our lives with passion. Passion is what drives us, what pushes us forward or in the sense of a long-distance runner pushes us beyond the wall. Passion is simply what we hunger for, it’s why we get out of bed, it’s the fuel for why we do what we do. As much as it fills our life we can still feel unfulfilled, and dissatisfied. Why? Simply because our passion is about ourselves, our fulfillment, our happiness and what we desire for ourselves. In the end, as full as our lives might be, we come up empty.
The crucifixion of Christ is often referred to as the Passion of Christ. Not so surprising when you consider that it’s what Christ lived for. Remember, he said that he came to do the will of the Father, (John 6:38). In the plan of the Father, there stood a cross. What then was the passion of Christ about? The simple answer is that his passion was for others, not himself. This is where most of us differ because the passion we live out is about ourselves, what we want and rarely about others. Could it be that we’re missing the point? Are we chasing the wrong things to be passionate about? Rather than a self-filled life, maybe we need a selfless life.
Personally, I’ve been challenged to look back over my life and ask some difficult questions. Most importantly, have I been missing the point? Jesus said, “If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it.” (Mt 10:39). That seems quite clear doesn’t it. Think about it.
Potter County Veterinary Clinic Customer Appreciation Pig Roast Saturday, September 23rd
Please join us for an Open House & Customer Appreciation Pig Roast! 
Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 1pm – 5pm
We appreciate YOU as a customer – and would love to see you at this first ever Customer Appreciation event hosted by Dr. Lindsay and the staff of PCVC.
Meat, drinks, and games will be provided,but
please bring a dish to pass, and we are sure to have a diverse, tasty spread.
There will be door prizes
just for showing up! If you’d like to enter to win additional giveaways, bring along a donation of dog or cat food. These donations will be passed along to our friends at Teacher’s Pet Rescue and PCAAP.
We sincerely LOVE all of our patients-they’re the reason we come to work every day! However, this event is for 2-legged humans only. 
For safety and health code reasons, PLEASE refrain from bringing your pets along with you to this event.
We hope to see you on the 23rd!
Clara Injection Well Withdrawn; Company Cited For Unplugged Wells In Harrison Township
| PA Permit Violation Issued to ROULETTE OIL & GAS LLC in Harrison Township, Potter County |
| Description: Administrative violation issued on 9/19/2023 to ROULETTE OIL & GAS LLC in Harrison Township, Potter county. OGA3214(B) – INACTIVE STATUS – MONITORING – Failure to monitor and report the mechanical integrity of an inactive well. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-09-19 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to ROULETTE OIL & GAS LLC in Harrison Township, Potter County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 9/19/2023 to ROULETTE OIL & GAS LLC in Harrison Township, Potter county. OGA3220(A) – PLUGGING REQUIREMENTS – Failure to plug the well upon abandoning it. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-09-19 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to ROULETTE OIL & GAS LLC in Harrison Township, Potter County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 9/19/2023 to ROULETTE OIL & GAS LLC in Harrison Township, Potter county. 78.91(a) – PLUGGING – GENERAL PROVISIONS – Upon abandoning a well, the owner or operator failed to plug the well to stop the vertical flow of fluids or gas within the well bore under 25 Pa. Code §§ 78.92—78.98 or an approved alternate method. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-09-19 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to ROULETTE OIL & GAS LLC in Harrison Township, Potter County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 9/19/2023 to ROULETTE OIL & GAS LLC in Harrison Township, Potter county. 78.103 – INACTIVE STATUS – ANNUAL MONITORING OF INACTIVE WELLS – Owner or operator failed to monitor well integrity on an annual basis, give prior 3 day notice, follow required method and submit monitoring reports by March 31. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-09-19 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
DEP Issues NOVs To Roulette Oil & Gas LLC For Abandoning Another Conventional Well In Potter County; Roulette Applying For Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well Permit
Article by: PA Environment Digest
On September 19, 2023, DEP inspected the Contant 1 conventional well operated by Roulette Oil and Gas LLC in Harrison Township, Potter County and issued notices of violation for failure to plug the well upon abandoning it.
DEP also issued an NOV for failure of the operator to plug the well to stop the vertical flow of fluids or gas within the well bore.
DEP’s inspection report said the well was drilled in 2009 and has not been produced to date. It was granted inactive status on April 24, 2014 which expired on April 24, 2019 without a request for extension.
DEP records also indicate the operator failed to submit annual mechanical integrity reports as required to maintain inactive status.
DEP requested the operator to submit a written report to DEP by October 20, 2023 on how it would bring the well into compliance.
DEP is now reviewing a permit application from Roulette Oil and Gas LLC for an oil and gas wastewater injection well in Clara Township, Potter County.
Lauren Barr from the citizen group Save Our Streams PA submitted comments during the public comment period in July which show the principals involved in the company have been involved in abandoning eight other injection wells in Clara and Hebron Townships in Potter County under several business names. Read more here.
Now DEP’s September 19 inspection adds another set of notices of violation for abandoning a well to that list.
Click Here for a full copy of Larie Barr’s comments that includes copies and links to documents referenced in the comments.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency already issued an Underground Injection Control Permit (PAS2D050BPOT), effective January 14, 2022, to authorize the operation of the Class II-D Injection Well at this location. [Read more here]
Visit DEP’s Underground Injection Control Wells webpage for information on a state permit needed for injection wells.
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Grand Opening of the Kane Mercantile
New store lets local artists and crafters sell their creations.
KANE, Sept. 20, 2023 – The Kane Mercantile announced today that it will open its doors at 8 Field Street in Kane. The public is invited to join the grand opening celebration on Friday, October 6, at 6pm.
The celebration will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a children’s art workshop, champagne, smoked treats from J&L Smoking (one of the vendors at the Mercantile), a blessing on the store by Rock Bob (another vendor), and a visit from Percy, the therapy horse from Percy and Pals farm. “I’m taking my small business to the next level,” said Elysia Murillo, age 6, who has been selling her handmade items at craft fairs for the past year. “I started a lemonade stand with my mom,” she explained.
“We did start small,” said Laura DePierre, Elysia’s mom and one of the owners of the Kane Mercantile. “We went to so many craft fairs and saw so many other families and artists struggling, we want to create a space where crafters and makers can actually sell their stuff. It’s for the community.”
The Kane Mercantile will take items made by local artists, crafters, and makers and sell them on a consignment system. Items will include woodworking, paintings, crochet and knit items, holiday-themed clothing and decor, handmade cards, wreaths, and unique items. In addition, “upcycled” items (discarded items reused in a creative way) will be sold. The Kane Mercantile also plans to hold regular events, such as a weekly community dinner and a Lego club, headed by Elysia’s little brother, Benicio Murillo, age 5.
“I’m going to cut the ribbon!” said Benicio.
About the Kane Mercantile
Founded by two local families, the Kane Mercantile is dedicated to giving local artists, crafters, and makers a place to showcase and sell their creations. Operating on a consignment system, the Kane Mercantile works through community engagement. This includes regular events open to the public, including arts and crafts workshops and STEAM events for children. Learn more on the Kane Mercantile Facebook page.