Santa In The Shay Saturday, Dec. 10 at the PA Lumber Museum
Santa will be in the cab of the museum’s Shay locomotive to listen to your holiday requests. Take a picture with St. Nick and make a special ornament for your tree. Cookies and hot coco will be served in the museum program room. Shop a holiday bazaar of local artisans.
Admission: $5 Adult/$3 Youth, Free for Museum Members
Margaret “Peg” Manno, 73, of N. Warren, PA.
Margaret “Peg” Manno, 73, of N. Warren, PA., died Tuesday, December 6, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at AHN-St. Vincent Healthcare, Erie, PA. Peg was born August 3, 1949, she was the daughter of the late J. Paul and Beatrice Songer Broderick.
Peg was a Warren area resident most of her life. She was a 1967 graduate of Warren Area High School and earned her beautician license through New Penn Beauty School, where she later became a teacher, supervisor, and owner of the school for 5 years. Spending time with her husband, daughter and her family, were the center of who Peg was, she was happiest when time was well spent with them.
Peg is survived by her husband of 53 years, Samuel Manno, Jr. whom she married September 27, 1969, in Warren, PA., 1 daughter, Jessica L. Manno of Lewisburg, PA., 2 Sisters – Pat Broderick of Warren, PA., Mary Muntz and husband, Jim of Frewsburg, N.Y., her faithful companions, her bulldogs, Shelby and Trixie, several nieces, nephews and several others whom she touched, who were just like family to her.
Friends and family will be received at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Friday, December 9, 2022, from 5 to 7 P.M. A private celebration of Peg’s life will be conducted at the convenience of the family. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through The Seeing Eye, P.O. Box 375, Morristown, N.J. 07963-0375 or www.seeingeye.org
E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
RECALLS
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company Voluntarily Recalls a Limited Amount of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Low Fat Wet Dog Food Due to Labeling Error
Out of an abundance of caution, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Low Fat (PPVD EN Low Fat) prescription wet dog food in 13.4 oz cans due to a labeling error.
Exportadora Copramar Recalls James Farms Frozen Raspberries Due to Possible Health Risk
Exportadora Copramar is recalling 1260 cases of James Farm frozen raspberries due to the potential of the product being contaminated with Hepatitis A.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) testing indicated the presence of Hepatitis A in James Farm branded frozen raspberries identified by UPC Code: 76069501010 and Lot Code – 22-165.
Cranberry Sweets & More Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Peanuts In “Mint Meltaways”
December 6, 2022, Cranberry Sweets & More of Coos Bay, Oregon is voluntarily recalling its 4 and 8 ounce packages of “Mint Meltaways” candies because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The recalled Mint Meltaways were distributed to retail stores in Oregon and Washington and sold nationwide through mail orders since September 21, 2022 to date.
LIDL Voluntarily Recalls 8.4 Oz Favorina Branded Advent Calendar (Premium Chocolate with a Creamy Filling) Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
ARLINGTON, VA –Lidl US has announced a voluntary recall for the 8.4 oz Favorina branded Advent Calendar (Premium Chocolate with a Creamy Filling) due to potential Salmonella contamination.
SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Shippen Twp Township
| SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Shippen Twp Township |
| Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 11/30/2022 at site LEH WT 2973 425HU 53656 in Shippen Twp township, Cameron county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-30 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
| SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Shippen Twp Township |
| Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 11/29/2022 at site LEH WT 2973 435HU 53772 in Shippen Twp township, Cameron county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-29 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
| SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Shippen Twp Township |
| Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 11/29/2022 at site LEH WT 2973 426HU 53657 in Shippen Twp township, Cameron county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-29 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
| SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Shippen Twp Township |
| Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 11/29/2022 at site LEH WT 2973 424HU 53655 in Shippen Twp township, Cameron county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-29 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
| SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Shippen Twp Township |
| Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 11/29/2022 at site LEH WT 2973 423HU 53654 in Shippen Twp township, Cameron county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-29 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
| SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Shippen Twp Township |
| Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 11/29/2022 at site LEH WT 2973 422HU 53653 in Shippen Twp township, Cameron county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-29 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
| SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Shippen Twp Township |
| Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 11/29/2022 at site LEH WT 2973 421HU 53652 in Shippen Twp township, Cameron county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-29 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
Asa A. Raymond, 57, of Smethport, PA.
Asa A. Raymond, 57, of Smethport, passed away Monday (December 5, 2022) at his residence in Smethport.
He was born November 22, 1965 in Mount Holly, NJ, the son of William and Barbara (Miller) Raymond. After moving to Michigan as very young child, he developed a love for the Detroit Tigers and Michigan Woverines. He was a life long fan of all Detroit teams and loved to cheer for them.
After graduating from Faith Christian School in Byron, MI, Class of 1983, he attended college and worked for a couple of years. He then moved to Bloomsburg, PA with his parents. He started working at Allen Funeral Home and eventually attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, graduating in 1992, as a funeral director. In 2001, he moved to Smethport, PA where he started Raymond Construction, and lived until his passing.
Asa was an active member at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Millville, PA and the Faith Baptist Church in Bradford, PA. He was the organist at both churches. He was a great friend to many and loved to entertain his friends by having game night or backyard bbq’s for them. He enjoyed going to the races and spent many weekends traveling to see his favorite race teams. Asa loved his family. He was a good son to his parents and a good brother to his sisters, but his favorite thing was being Uncle to his nieces and then to their families.
He is survived by:
Two sisters: Miss Jeanne Raymond of Benton, PA and Mary (Timothy) Sampey of Clintion Twp., MI
His nieces, Elizabeth (Brandon) Hanley and Tammie (Michael) Tocco
And his great nephews, Tyler, Nolan and Connor Hanley
Asa was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother, John R. Raymond.
A celebration of Asa’s life is being planned for a future date to be announced. Go Blue!
Memorials, if desired, may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1314 PA-254, Millville, PA 17846. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Joyce M. Bell, 90, of Shinglehouse, PA.
Joyce M. Bell, 90, of Shinglehouse, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
George Chatmon, 92, of Kane
George Chatmon, 92, passed away Sunday (Nov. 27) at the Lutheran Home at Kane.
He was born on March 24, 1930 in Kane, the son of the late John and Lealon Maceo (Burton) Chatmon. On Aug. 4, 1973, in Ontario, Canada, he married Agatha “Ann” Ketter, who survives.
Mr. Chatmon had worked at the J.C. Chatmon garage and also for Quaker State for many years. He was a member of the Community Fellowship Church and was an avid fisherman and a recreational pilot. George loved watching boxing and loved politics.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Yohanna Maceo-Swinton of Rochester, NY; two stepdaughters Judy Freas of St. Louis, MO and Michelle Harp of Kane; a sister, Mildred Norman of Kane; ten grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Tina Marie Chatmon; two brothers Bob and his wife Mary Elizabeth Chatmon and John “Junior” Chatmon; a grandson Cory Chatmon and a niece, Deborah Davis.
Friends are invited to attend a visitation with the family on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the Cummings Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. David Pflieger officiating. Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made on the funeral home website, to the family, to help offset final expenses.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
Roulette Water Restored; 10 Day Boil Water Restriction in Effect
***UPDATE*** Water service has been restored, however we do ask that everyone do their best to conserve water as the tank refills and well catches up from this massive break. You may experience some discolored water as air is still coming through the system. The water is safe to use but not to consume and we are on a 10 day boil water advisory.
Create a holiday ornament from nature’s bounty!
Saturday, December 10 at Sinnemahoning State Park
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Natural Ornaments. Learn how to create beautiful homemade ornaments using local natural materials like acorns, pinecones, and seed heads. First hour will be basic introduction to natural ornaments, a review of materials provided, and a STEP-BY-STEP guide to creating your own bear ornament. Second hour will be FREE TIME to use the provided materials to create a new ornaments from your own IMAGINATION.
Materials and assistance provided. Program is free. All ages and experience levels welcome. Children under age 10 require adult supervision. No pre-registration required. Meet in Wildlife Center Classroom.
Links to program description:
DCNR calendar of events: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/sinnemahoning_state_park/calendar
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sinnemahoningSP
Emporium Man Points Gun at Man’s Head At Crash Scene
CAMERON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ)– An Emporium man is locked up for pointing a gun at someone at the scene of a crash, according to the charges filed.
A male driver was reportedly under the influence when he crashed his 2018 Ram truck along the 500 block of West Allegheny Avenue just after 11 a.m. on Monday, according to state police out of Emporium.
While troopers were on their way to the scene, they got a report that someone, later identified as 32-year-old David Aikens Jr., had a firearm. After arriving, troopers spoke with a witness who said that they saw Aikens push a woman before wrestling with a man. Read more….
Wellsboro Fire Department Holds Annual Elections
Our annual elections were held last evening at the regular monthly business meeting for December.
The officers for 2023 are as follows.
* President: John Pagano
* Vice President: Ken Nowak
* Treasurer: Scot F. Boyce, Sr.
* Trustee: Peter Lupkowski
Trustee: Tyler Huck
Trustee: Steve Daugherty
Fire Chief: Lonnie Campbell
1st Asst. Chief: Chad Boyce
2nd Asst. Chief: Mike Pierce
3rd Asst. Chief: Josh Simmons
We would also like to express our sincerest gratitude to outgoing Treasurer Sue Champaign for the many many years of dedicated service you have given us, keeping our finances and records in perfect order and invoices and accounts all taken care of promptly over the years.
You made all of our jobs that much easier with your professional accounting and reliability.
Although we would love for you to have continued on, your choice to retire from the post is well deserved, and we thank you !
City of Bradford Police Department’s K9 Duke has received donation of body armor!
City of Bradford Police Department’s K9 Duke has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Duke’s vest was sponsored by Douglas R. MacArthur of Clearfield, UT and was embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Erika K. MacArthur”.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and NIJ certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 4,845 vests to K9s in all 50 states at a value of $6.9 million, made possible by both private and corporate donations.
The program is open to U.S. dogs that are at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $960 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1,744-$2,283, weighs an average of 4-5 lb., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA
02718.
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to STL RESOURCES LLC in Grugan Twp, Clinton County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/01/2022 to STL RESOURCES LLC in Grugan Twp, Clinton county. 78a66(b)1ii – REPORTING AND REMEDIATING SPILLS AND RELEASES – Reporting releases – Operator or other responsible party failed to report a spill or release of 5 gallons or more of a regulated substance over a 24-hour period that was not completely contained by secondary containment. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-12-01 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to STL RESOURCES LLC in Grugan Twp, Clinton County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/01/2022 to STL RESOURCES LLC in Grugan Twp, Clinton county. 78a56(a) – TEMPORARY STORAGE – Operator failed to contain regulated substances and wastes used at or generated at a well site in a tank, series of tanks or other storage structures approved by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-12-01 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to STL RESOURCES LLC in Grugan Twp, Clinton County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/01/2022 to STL RESOURCES LLC in Grugan Twp, Clinton county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-12-01 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to JKLM ENERGY LLC in Ulysses Twp, Potter County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/30/2022 to JKLM ENERGY LLC in Ulysses Twp, Potter county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-30 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to JKLM ENERGY LLC in Ulysses Twp, Potter County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/30/2022 to JKLM ENERGY LLC in Ulysses Twp, Potter county. CSL 402(b) – POTENTIAL POLLUTION – Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued under that authority by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-30 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to JKLM ENERGY LLC in Ulysses Twp, Potter County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/30/2022 to JKLM ENERGY LLC in Ulysses Twp, Potter county. 78a56(a) – TEMPORARY STORAGE – Operator failed to contain regulated substances and wastes used at or generated at a well site in a tank, series of tanks or other storage structures approved by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-30 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PennDOT Honors Employees for Innovative Ideas
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently recognized PennDOT employees with Innovation Awards for their efforts to improve work practices and create efficiencies. Three team members from PennDOT’s District 2, which represents Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Juniata, McKean, Mifflin, and Potter counties were among the honorees.
“PennDOT has a strong legacy of creativity to help us meet our daily mission and goals,” said PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian. “I’m proud to recognize these employees for their creativity and dedication to the department.”
Employees were recognized for ideas and smart practices submitted through IdeaLink and WorkSmart, online suggestion systems that allow employees to share their ideas and efficient work practices. Over the last decade, PennDOT staff have submitted more than 3,300 ideas through IdeaLink, several hundred of which have been implemented. Since 2016, more than 230 smart practices have been published in PennDOT’s WorkSmart system.
Gramian and other department executives honored winners Mike Rogato, Cody Conklin, and Bruce Muthler during a ceremony in Harrisburg on Nov. 30. Rogato, from Elk County, was recognized for painting marks on the walls of salt sheds, helping to improve proper stacking of salt and providing a clear display showing inventory levels. Conklin, from Clearfield County, was recognized for designing and fabricating folding forks to be mounted on a backhoe. This helps crews be more efficient and reduces the risk of injury from employees lifting heavy objects. Muthler, from Clinton County, was recognized for refabricating plow blades to add curvature. This prevents snow from rising over the top of the plow blade and building up on the driver side windshield. This improves visibility and enhances safety.
District 2 Executive Tom Zurat noted, “Over the past few years, emphasis on innovations in District 2 has led to a variety of quality innovations.” “These three award winners are wonderful examples of this effort.”
Law Enforcement Detail in Kane
District Attorney Stephanie L. Vettenburg-Shaffer confirms that the large police presence seen by Kane residents on December 6, 2022, was a joint task force of several police agencies on a saturation patrol.
The coordinated special detail consisted of the McKean County Detectives, Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, McKean County Drug Task Force, McKean County K9 Unit, Kane Borough Police, Bradford City Police, Bradford City K9, McKean County Sheriff’s Department, City of St. Mary’s Police, Emporium Police, McKean County Probation, Warren County Detective and K9, Warren Drug Task Force, Elk County Detective, Homeland Security-Pittsburgh, and McKean County District Attorney’s Office.
The detail was designed to saturate the area with law enforcement to allow for high visibility of law enforcement, develop intelligence, locate wanted individuals, follow up on existing leads and act as a support for each of the participating departments.
The special details have been conducted throughout our region with the coordination of the agencies.
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer: “The coordination of the agencies maximizes each locality’s abilities with the increased manpower and resources. The coordination allows for us to pull resources. The number of officers that were in Kane tonight exceeded 30 officers from the agencies that participated. The details allow for a large influx of officers that exceed the number of officers that any one municipality would be able to have and creates an opportunity that would not otherwise exist. The entire region has benefited from these patrols since they started occurring regularly in our region – specifically McKean and surrounding counites. I am extremely grateful for the generous participation of the law enforcement agencies that participated.”
The details include both marked and unmarked units and range from vehicle stops to residential searches and warrant service.
These details continue to be coordinated and will continue to occur throughout the area.
