PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Meshoppen Township, Wyoming County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 9/14/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Meshoppen Township, Wyoming county. 78a81(a)3 – CASING AND CEMENTING – GENERAL PROVISIONS – Operator conducted casing and cementing activities that failed to prevent pollution or diminution of fresh groundwater. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-09-14 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Kathleen L. Frost, age 77, of Elkland, PA
Kathleen L. Frost, age 77, of Elkland, PA passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 at her home.
Born July 15, 1946 in Corning, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Elouise (Smith) Shannon, Sr.
Kathleen graduated from Bradford High School and attended Corning Community College. She enjoyed square dancing in her younger years, gardening, bird watching, cake decorating and scratch-off tickets. She was a supporter of the Parkhurst Presbyterian Church in Elkland.
Barbara Jane (Sherman) Potter, age 84 of Elkland, PA
Barbara Jane (Sherman) Potter, age 84, of Elkland, PA entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.
Born June 26, 1939 to James Erwin Sherman and Blanche VanZile, she was the 9th of 13 children and a life-long resident of Elkland, living her entire life in the very home where she was born.
Barbara was a wonderful soul inside and out, putting the care of everyone else first. She served as Tax Collector for the borough of Elkland for many years and was well known to all.
John D. “Buzzy” Morrison, 40, of Route 6, Kane, PA
John D. “Buzzy” Morrison, 40, of Route 6, Kane, PA passed away in UPMC-Presbyterian after complications from a long-term illness.
Born July 24, 1983 in Kane, he is the son of John and Beverly (Lundgren) Morrison.
Buzzy enjoyed bicycling, drawing, gaming and photography.
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to NUCOMER ENERGY LLC in Hickory Township, Forest County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 9/18/2023 to NUCOMER ENERGY LLC in Hickory Township, Forest county. 78a64(a) – SECONDARY CONTAINMENT AROUND OIL AND CONDENSATE TANKS – Owner or operator failed to construct and maintain a dike or other method of secondary containment for a tank or tanks with a combined capacity of at least 1,320 gallons to contain oil or condensate produced from a well which satisfies requirements under 40 CFR Part 112. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-09-18 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to XTO ENERGY INC in Chapman Township, Clinton County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 9/18/2023 to XTO ENERGY INC in Chapman Township, Clinton county. 78a73(b) – GENERAL PROVISION FOR WELL CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION – Operator failed to prevent gas, oil, brine, completion and servicing fluids, and any other fluids or materials from below the casing seat from entering fresh groundwater, and prevent pollution or diminution of fresh groundwater. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-09-18 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Freedom, NY Man Charged With Murder in Crash That Killed Sister & 2 Others In June
PRESS RELEASE
UPDATED September 21, 2023
On June 17, 2023 at 12:07 p.m., Troopers out of SP Machias responded to a head-on collision on Freedom Road in the town of Freedom.
The investigation determined that a 2006 Dodge Ram traveling westbound on Freedom Road crossed the center line and struck an oncoming 2005 Ford Focus traveling eastbound.
The operator of the Ford, Dahlia J. Klink, 24 of Freedom, NY and a 4-year-old passenger were taken by Mercy Flight for serious injuries. The other two passengers in the Ford, Havanah S. Lopez, 17 of Java, NY and Molly Kibler, 6 of Freedom, NY were deceased at the scene.
The operator of the Dodge, Evan R. Klink, 21, of Freedom, NY was treated for injuries and then transported to SP Warsaw for an evaluation and the passenger of the Dodge, Cameron Klink, 19, of Freedom, NY was transported by Mercy Flight with serious injuries.
On June 18, 2023, Dahlia J. Klink, 24, of Freedom, NY succumbed to her injuries while at Erie County Medical Center.
UPDATE- On September 21, 2023, Evan R. Klink, 21 of Freedom, NY was arrested for Murder 2nd degree-3 counts, Aggravated Vehicular Homicide- 1 count, Vehicular Manslaughter 1st degree- 1 count, Vehicular Assault 1st degree-1 count, Reckless Driving, Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and other vehicle traffic tickets.
The New York State Police and the Cattaraugus District Attorney’s Office working in collaboration, effectively made the indictment and arrest on the charges of Evan Klink.
The operators of both vehicles involved were brother and sister.
NYSP Collision Reconstruction Unit, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Cattaraugus County District Attorney’s Office and Arcade Fire Department assisted in this investigation.
State Police Announce Sergeant, Corporal Promotions
The Pennsylvania State Police recognized the promotions of 36 new sergeants and 63 new corporals during a ceremony September 20 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Harrisburg, Commissioner Christopher Paris announced.
Leadership Cattaraugus Scholarship application process is open
September 20, 2023 — The Leadership Cattaraugus Scholarship Fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation will be accepting applications from aspiring leaders hoping to participate in the Leadership Cattaraugus 2024 cohort through Oct. 31.
The Leadership Cattaraugus board of directors established the scholarship fund in 2018 to make program tuition more affordable to worthy individuals applying to participate in the leadership program.
The 2024 Leadership Cattaraugus program will take place from January through October. Applications are now being accepted at www.leadershipcattaraugus.org. Scholarship applicants must also apply for inclusion in the 2024 cohort.