Wellsville Police Blotter
Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Wellsville Police arrested Tracy L. Murray, age 49 of Andover, charging her with Criminal Trespass 2nd (Class A Misdemeanor). The charge stems from an incident that took place on Allen Avenue on August 21st. Murray was also charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th (Class A Misdemeanor) for an incident that took place on Coats Street on June 13th. Murray was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Murray was committed to the Allegany County Jail on $500.00 cash bail or $1,000.00 property bond or $2,000.00 partially secured bond. Murray is due back in Wellsville Village Court on September 5th at 4:30 pm.
Capitol Update by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint)
 FacebookWebsiteBioLatest NewsState FormsPhoto GalleryContactCapitol Update Friday, August 25, 2023 The latest news from the State Capitol You are welcome to contact me through this link. Visit to Cole Manor  Thank you to Chrissy Tingley and residents at Cole Manor in Coudersport for welcoming me this week for a tour and a chat over coffee and donuts. It was a pleasure meeting you all! Conventional Oil and Gas Tour  It was great to have so many fellow lawmakers on hand this week for a tour of conventional well sites in Warren County. Pictured is a well site Cameron Energy in Clarendon is preparing to plug. It is important state leaders understand the importance of this industry in helping to meet our energy needs and supporting good-paying jobs for our residents. How May We Help You? Click here to view video. To help keep state government accessible to you, I operate three local offices in Bradford, Coudersport and Kane. Here’s a look just a few of the ways we are available to assist you. Please stop by to see us! Kane Senior Citizens Expo Sept. 8  Please join us on Friday, Sept. 8, for the Kane Senior Citizens Expo! Open to senior citizens and their family members and caregivers, the event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kane Community Center, 46 Fraley St., Kane. The event is free to attend, and lunch will be provided. State, county and local exhibitors will be on hand to distribute information and answer questions about a variety of issues. Health screenings will also be offered, and door prize drawings will be held at 12:30 p.m. If you can’t make it this time, mark your calendar for our final expo of the year at the Roulette Fire Hall on Friday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information about the Kane expo, contact the Kane office at 814-837-0880. Information is also available at RepCauser.com or on Facebook at Facebook.com/RepCauser. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the expo, my offices in Bradford and Kane will be closed all day on Friday, Sept. 8. The office in Coudersport will remain open and may be reached by calling 814-274-9769. Do You Receive My Sportsman Newsletter?  Each year, I send a newsletter highlighting the latest news of interest to sportsmen and women in our region and across the Commonwealth. It includes helpful links to information about hunting and fishing, as well as this year’s seasons and bag limits. I’m compiling the newsletter now. To make sure you receive it, sign up here. Attention First-Time Hunters!  Hunter-Trapper Education courses are required for all first-time hunters and trappers before they can buy a license in the Commonwealth. The Pennsylvania Game Commission offers both in-person and online options.Participants, whether in-person or online, will receive a training certificate recognized throughout North America when they pass a test at the end of the course. The course covers responsible hunting behavior, firearms basics and safety, basic shooting, wildlife conservation and management, outdoor safety and survival, hunting techniques, trapping and furtaking basics, and hunting safety. Free in-person training is offered in various locations across the Commonwealth and is open to anyone age 11 or older. To find and register for a course near you, click here. There are several online options. • The Game Commission’s official online course is available to anyone age 16 and older and costs $34.95 to complete. • The Interactive Pennsylvania Hunter-Trapper Education course is open to anyone age 11 and older and costs $50 to complete. • The National Rifle Association offers a free online hunter education course open to anyone age 11 and older. Learn more about hunter-trapper education here. McKean County HHW, Electronic Waste Collection Sept. 16 The McKean County Conservation District will host a Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Collection Day on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Memorial Drive in Duke Center. This is an opportunity for McKean County residents to recycle unwanted electronics and household chemicals safely. Appointments are required to help reduce traffic flow and wait time. To participate in the drive-through recycling event, click here to register online or call 412-567-6566. Fees are based on the weight of items collected. Credit cards are the only form of payment accepted. Freon devices are $0.37 per pound; TVs and monitors $0.70 per pound; and all other e-waste $0.48 per pound. For chemical disposal, paints and stains are $0.85 per pound; bulb and batteries $0.95 per pound; chemicals $1.15 per pound; and propane cylinders of all sizes are $7.50. For more information about the event and items accepted, click here. Protect Yourself from Scams  In the wake of recent arrests involving scams against older Pennsylvanians, the Office of Attorney General (OAG) is again reminding people of all ages to be on the lookout for someone trying to cheat them out of their hard-earned money. Some tips to keep in mind: • Never send money or gift cards to someone you do not know. Also, gift cards are for gifts, not for paying debts or bills. • If you are suspicious or have concerns about a solicitation, call your local police or the OAG hotline at 800-441-2555. • If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. “Sweepstakes” scams have been common for years, so be vigilant and use common sense. If you did not sign up for a sweepstakes, you could not have won. • Sign up for scam warning text alerts from the Office of Attorney General. Mobile carrier rates may apply. Additionally, the OAG recommends an acronym to evaluate unsolicited phone calls or emails: • S: Sudden – The call or email is unexpected. • C: Contact – Scammers will contact you by phone, email or in-person. • A: Act Now – The request will be urgent and assert penalties if you do not act quickly. • M: Money or Information – The scammer will request money or personal information. Pennsylvanians who believe they have been victims of a scam should file a complaint with the Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection by calling 800-441-2555 or emailing scams@attorneygeneral.gov. |
Shirley A. Raub, 86, Galeton, PA
Shirley A. Raub passed away August 25, 2023 in Niagara Hospice House.
Born May 18, 1937 in Wayland, NY, she was the daughter of Richmond and Evelyn (Drake) Dean.
She worked for Durham Staffing in Depew, NY and was a member of the Cheektowaga Rotary Club where she was a past president. Shirley sang in “Sweet Adeline’s” for many years, enjoyed their home in Galeton, PA and their cottage in Rushford, NY, and also loved fishing in Canada.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Thomas A. Raub; sons, Scott (Lori) Walters and Zane Raub; granddaughters, Alyssa Zuch and Heather Raub; siblings, Paul (Sharon) Dean and Denise (Douglas) Dean; also several nieces, nephews and her beloved cat, Fluffy. She was predeceased by her brother, Richard Dean.
Relatives and friends may call on Thursday, August 31, 2023 from 5-7 PM at the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Galeton and on Friday, September 1, 2023 from 10-11 AM at the Pine Creek Valley Church in Gaines, PA. A Funeral Service will follow at 11 AM with the Rev. Frank Billman officiating. Interment will be in West Hill Cemetery, Galeton.
Clara Township Officials Have Concerns
Clara Township
566 Clara Road, Shinglehouse, PA 16748
814.203.5231
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Northwest Oil and Gas District
230 Chestnut Street
Meadville, PA 16335
Reference: Clara Field #20
August 7, 2023
DEP Officials,
The following questions and comments are in reference to the permit application filed by Roulette Oil and Gas Co., LLC to convert the Clara 20 gas well into an injection well.
Clara Township Officials express deep concern and urgent appeal regarding the permit application for an injection well by Roulette Oil and Gas Company. Clara Township Officials strongly urge the Department to suspend the review of this permit application due to significant non-compliance with Clara Township’s injection well ordinances.
The Policy for Consideration of Local Comprehensive Plans and Zoning Ordinances in DEP reviews of permits for facilities and infrastructure is crucial for ensuring transparency, public participation, and environmental protection (This policy served as the basis for the suspension of review for the Edgar Thomson well site in Allegheny County, demonstrating its critical importance in upholding the rights of local communities).
Roulette Oil and Gas Company’s application falls under multiple categories within Appendix A of this very policy as application types that are affected by the Policy for Consideration of Local Comprehensive Plans and Zoning Ordinances. The Department’s own guidelines acknowledge the relevance of this policy to the current permit application.
Roulette Oil and Gas has not obtained the required local permitting in accordance with Clara Township’s injection well ordinances. Permitting processes at the local level are essential for ensuring community engagement, environmental protection, and safeguarding the well-being of residents in the area. Approving the permit without proper local permitting would directly contravene the Department’s own policy, undermining the principles it stands for and disregarding the concerns of the community and local authorities.
The injection well proposed by Roulette Oil and Gas could have far-reaching consequences for the environment and public health in the region. Any decision made by the Department must take into account the concerns and interests of Clara Township, Pleasant Valley Township, Roulette Township, Potter County and other local communities, as well as adhere to existing policies aimed at preserving the integrity of local comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances.
Clara Township Officials request the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection halt the review of the Roulette Oil and Gas permit application until they have obtained proper local permitting and until the Department ensures that its own policies are being strictly followed.
Clara Township trust that the Department will carefully consider the potential implications of this permit and prioritize the well-being of our community and environment.
Thank you.
v/r
Clara Township Officials
Robert W. Wylie Steven C. Mehl
Clara Township Clara Township
Supervisor Chairman, BOS
Attachments:
Clara Township- Ordinance #8- Injection Wells dtd 2FEB1987.pdf
Clara Township- Amendment to Ordinance #8- Injection Wells dtd 31MAR2023.pdf
Cc: Karen C. Cahilly, Esq
Senator Katie Muth
Senator Chris Dush
Potter County Commissioners Meeting ~Agenda~
August 24, 2023
(Meetings recorded and destroyed after mtg. mins. approval)
CALL TO ORDER
MOMENT OF SILENCE/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
MINUTES – August 10, 2023
GUESTS
NEW BUSINESS
Sale of Potter County Tax Parcel Numbers: 240-005-012; 240-005-013; and 240-005-015
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
Engagement Letter – Between Potter County; PCHS and ZA (Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC), for
2022Audit at cost of $60,103.
PCHS CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS 22/23 23/24
TYLER PROMOTED TO PITT-BRADFORD’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPIC AND ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
BRADFORD, Pa. — Christine Tyler, who had been serving as director of development and major gifts at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, was promoted to executive director of Philanthropic and Alumni Engagement and will oversee the PAE office.
Sizerville State Park Environmental Education Programs for Labor Day Weekend
Pollinator Garden Workday
Date: Saturday, September 2nd
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Location: Environmental Learning Center
Description: Come out and help the park educator along with some other local volunteers work on the pollinator gardens outside of the Environmental Learning Center. We will be pulling weeds, cutting bushes, and giving these gardens some much needed TLC! Some garden tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own, a water bottle, and sunscreen/bug spray! Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Poolside Powwow (Last one for the season!)
Date: Saturday, September 2nd
Time: 5:00 PM
Charles W. Runyan Jr., 75, of 104 S. Main Street, Belfast, NY
Husband, Father, Grandfather
Charles W. Runyan Jr., 75, of 104 S. Main Street, Belfast, NY passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Olean General Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Born on October 6, 1947, in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, he was a son of Charles W. and Geneva Caldwell Runyan, Sr. On June 11, 1983 in Cuba, he married the former Sue L. Weatherly who survives.
Charles was last employed as a laborer for Peterson Roofing in Olean prior to his retirement.
He enjoyed tinkering on cars and transporting the local Amish families in the area.
Surviving in addition to his wife Sue are 3 daughters, Michele Runyan of Portville, Tiffany (Jr.) Thornes of Rochester and Colleen Runyan of Wellsville; 3 grandchildren, Justin, Arianna, and Olivia; a sister, Bonnie Stojek of Binghamton; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother Raymond Runyan.
Memorial Visitation will be held at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street Cuba, on Monday, August 28, 2023 from 4-6 P.M.
Burial will be in Eulalia Cemetery, Coudersport Pennsylvania.
Laroy “Larry” Spateholts Jr., 96, of Cuba, NY
loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather
Laroy “Larry” Spateholts Jr., 96, of Cuba, NY passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday (Aug. 22, 2023) with loved ones by his side.
Born Sept 28, 1926, in Hudson, he was the youngest of five children of Laroy “Roy” Sr. and Eva Jones Spateholts.
Larry was a 1944 graduate of Hudson High School.
Scams Rob Residents Of Millions of Dollars; Don’t Be A Victim!!
PA State Rep. Martin Causer
In the wake of recent arrests involving scams against older Pennsylvanians, the Office of Attorney General (OAG) is again reminding people of all ages to be on the lookout for someone trying to cheat them out of their hard-earned money.
Some tips to keep in mind:
Never send money or gift cards to someone you do not know. Also, gift cards are for gifts, not for paying debts or bills.
If you are suspicious or have concerns about a solicitation, call your local police or the OAG hotline at 800-441-2555.
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. “Sweepstakes” scams have been common for years, so be vigilant and use common sense. If you did not sign up for a sweepstakes, you could not have won.
Sign up for scam warning text alerts from the Office of Attorney General: https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/consumer-alerts/ Mobile carrier rates may apply.
Pennsylvanians who believe they have been victims of a scam should file a complaint with the Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection by calling 800-441-2555 or emailing scams@attorneygeneral.gov.