The Potter County Conservation District Seeking Dirt and Gravel/Low Volume Road Technician.
Subject: Job Announcement
The Potter County Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of a Dirt and Gravel/Low Volume Road Technician.
The position will be full-time (37.5 hours/week) with a probationary period of six months. The purpose of this position is to provide for the successful implementation and administration of the DGLVR Program by protecting soil and water resources. The position requires that the person possesses or is willing to acquire knowledge of the entire system. The position also requires knowledge of and the ability to use various software packages. In-house technical knowledge is necessary to evaluate sites for potential pollution and perform all elements of contract management for the program.
The qualified applicant should have an Associate’s Degree/Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field or equivalent experience and a valid driver’s license.
The position involves extensive contact, both by phone and in person, with a variety of District customers and partners. The person in this position must have excellent communication skills, a pleasant disposition, be courteous, kind, and detail oriented. Tasks will be assigned and supervised by the District Manager per program needs.
The salary will be commensurate with experience. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, age, sex, ancestry or national origin.
Please visit www.pottercd.com for an employment application and full job description, or contact our office at 814-320-4012 or at j.childs@pottercd.com Please submit a cover letter, resume, and employment application by June 16th, 2023 to: Jason Childs
Potter County Conservation District
107 Market Street
Coudersport, PA 16915
PCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the PCCD will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both perspective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer
Michael B. Carroll Confirmed as Secretary of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that the Pennsylvania State Senate has confirmed Michael B. Carroll as the next Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary.
Under the direction of Governor Shapiro, Carroll has prioritized efficiency and customer service at PennDOT and is focused on directly improving the lives of Pennsylvanians through streamlined, helpful services. Carroll has advocated in support of Governor Shapiro’s budget, which will provide increased funding for Pennsylvania’s roads and bridges while ensuring the critical work of the State Police remains fully funded.
Among other accomplishments since Carroll has taken office, PennDOT has put 229 construction projects out to bid totaling $869.5 million in value. Additionally, PennDOT has made more than 20 commonly-used driver licensing and motor vehicle forms available for online submission, just one week after Governor Shapiro signed an Executive Order establishing the Commonwealth Office of Digital Experience (CODE PA) to improve online services provided by the Commonwealth.
Carroll was first elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2006 and served as Democratic chairman of the House Transportation Committee from 2018 through 2022.
“I am honored to have this opportunity, and I’m proud of the team we have assembled to carry PennDOT’s important mission forward,” said Carroll. “Transportation is central to every aspect of our daily lives, and the PennDOT team is hard at work keeping people across the Commonwealth connected to opportunity and each other. I am honored to carry out Governor Shapiro’s vision to ensure PennDOT builds a better future for all Pennsylvanians.”
Donald W. Fleming, 93, of 600 Church Street, St. Marys, PA
Donald W. Fleming, 93, of 600 Church Street, St. Marys, PA, passed away peacefully following a brief illness with his family by his side Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Penn Highlands Elk.
He was born August 6, 1929, in St. Marys, son of the late Patrick J. and Genevieve Hanes Fleming. Donny was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1947, and a committed member of his community.
On December 27, 2014, in Sacred Heart Church, Donny married Elaine Hoehn, who survives.
Along with his loving wife, Donny is survived by his sister-in-law, Doris Pasquinelli of St. Marys; his brother-in-law, Jerome Hoehn of Trafford, PA; several nieces and nephews; his close friend and nurse, Stephanie Hetrick; and the Pasquinelli siblings: Amy (Joel), Julie (Kiel), Emily (Jason), and Brian (Cathy), to whom Donny was a second father. He was affectionately known to them as “Uncle D” and was an active part of their lives after the death of their father, Tony, in 1989. He loved them as his own, as well as their eight children.
In addition to his parents, Donny was preceded in death by his sister, Rosemary Dixon and his three brothers: Patrick, Thomas, and Richard Fleming. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Donny was a member of the Sacred Heart Church and a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a forward observer in the artillery during the Korean War. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart and Silver Star.
He was co-owner of Metco Industries and Pro-Process and former owner and president of B&R Electric Company.
Don over the years has served on so many boards and donated to so many causes, it is hard to name them all. At an early age, he was a boy scout leader, member of the Order of the Arrow, and later recipient of the Silver Beaver Award. He was a former board member of Christ the King Manor, Cleveland Clinic, Boys and Girls Club, and the United Way to name a few. For 50 years he was on the board and witnessed its evolution from Andrew Kaul Memorial Hospital to Penn Highlands Elk. He was an original member of the St. Marys Water Authority and a former chairman of the St. Marys Republican Party. He was Trustee of the A. J. Palumbo Foundation, an original Trustee for ECCHS, and chairman of the Community Nurses for 35 years. He was the recipient of two Papal awards and donated property for the Dickinson Center’s future building in St. Marys.
He will be remembered for his kindness and generosity.
There will be no visitation.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church on Friday, May 5, 2023, at 11:00 AM, with Monsignor Charles Kaza, celebrating and the Rev. Thomas Curry OSB, Pastor, con-celebrating. Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to: Penn Highlands Community Nurses Memorial Fund, 757 Johnsonburg Road, Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857; Dickinson Center, Inc., Institutional Advancement, 800 East Main Street, Bradford, PA 16701; or the Don and Elaine Fleming Foundation, Inc., 600 Church Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Arthur A. Hensel, 92, of Surfside Beach, SC, formerly of Galeton, PA and Amherst, NY
Arthur A. Hensel, 92, of Surfside Beach, SC, formerly of Galeton, PA and Amherst, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2023.
Born February 12, 1931 in Galeton, he was a son of the late Albert and Amber (Sharpe) Hensel.
Arthur was a Veteran having served in the United States Army and fought valiantly in the Korean War. He was a Sergeant in the Army Infantry and fought on the front lines. He was a member of the V.F.W. and enjoyed traveling and playing pool.
He was also an animal lover, especially dogs. Surviving are his loving companion of 23 years, Phyllis Trietley, Tonawanda, NY; six children, Mary Sheila (Joseph) Neddy, Surfside Beach, SC, Sandra Hoellig, Durham, NC, Richard (Sue) Hensel, Romulus, NY, Francis (Kellie) Hensel, Lockport, NY, Mark Hensel, Surfside Beach, SC, and Eileen Hensel, Surfside Beach, SC; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; the mother of his children, Patricia Hensel, Niagara Falls, NY; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by the four children of his former predeceased companion, Betty Stadler, Richard, Sue, Chris and Lisa. In addition, Arthur was predeceased by two brothers, Francis and Paul Hensel and a sister, Evelyn Pletcher.
Friends may call at the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Galeton, PA on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 10:00 to 11:00am with a Mass of Christian Burial following at 11:00am. The Rev. Chris Wheeler will be the Celebrant. Interment will be made in the Germania Cemetery. Military Honors will be accorded by the Potter County Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to Goodies For Our Troops, 130 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
PUC Schedules Public Input Hearings in Case Involving Service and Outage Complaints Against Frontier Communications
Published on 5/3/2023
Filed under: Telecommunications
In-Person Public Hearings Will Be Held in Early June in Tioga, Bradford and Wyoming Counties; Consumers Encouraged to Pre-Register for Hearings
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced a series of early-June hearings to gather public input in a case involving complaints about telephone and/or internet services provided by Commonwealth Telephone Company, LLC, doing business as Frontier Communications Commonwealth Telephone Company (Frontier).
Public Input Hearings
The in-person public input hearings for the Frontier complaint case will be held at the following locations:
Port Allegany’s Ardagh Glass Celebrates 3 Years Without A Lost Time Accident
Ardagh Group
Last week, our Ardagh Glass Packaging – North America production facility in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania marked three years without a lost time accident.
The #PortAllegany team designed and produced a special commemorative bottle to mark this significant achievement – sure to be a collector’s item!
Colleagues celebrated with refreshments from food trucks that were brought on site, and of course there had to be cake… and cupcakes.
Some team members can be seen here modelling their commemorative T-shirts.
Congratulations, and thank you to the entire Port Allegany team. Keep up the good – and safe – work!
Roulette Students, Teacher Visit State Capitol
PA State Rep. Martin Causer
It was a pleasure to welcome students and the principal from Potter County Christian School in Roulette to the state Capitol for Civics Day!
House Republicans Make ‘Keystone Commitment’ to People of Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG – At a time when Pennsylvanians are suffering from the impacts of inflation, failing schools and economic uncertainty, the House Republican Leadership team announced the Keystone Commitment, a platform for success focusing on issues affecting all Pennsylvanians.
“Our Keystone Commitment is centered around four cornerstones: A thriving economy, affordable living, safe communities, and a child-first, family-focused education experience,” House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said. “These are the issues our constituents are asking us to act on, and these are issues we cannot afford to sit back and wait for someone else to take the lead on.”
Republican leaders and members announced their platform as the House session showed Pennsylvanians the clear priorities of House Democrats.
“In just their first few days of session, Democrat leaders proved their desire to increase the size and scope of government, while reducing and restricting your constitutional rights,” Cutler added. “That’s not what Pennsylvanians are asking for. We listened to the voices of millions of Pennsylvanians crying out for help in creating a path to prosperity for themselves and their children. That’s what our Keystone Commitment is built upon.”