PennDOT Prepped for Winter Storm, Anti-Icing Roads in North Central PA
Montoursville, PA – In advance of the winter weather forecasted, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will be pre-treating roadways in the District 3 region of Bradford, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties.
Anti-icing involves wetting the highway with salt brine before a storm’s arrival. The solution lowers the freezing point of water and slows or prevents ice from forming a bond with the pavement during the early stages of a storm.
The salt brine is spread from sprayers attached to the brine tank on PennDOT trucks. The trucks have signs on the backs indicating their purpose. The public can track the location of PennDOT plow trucks on www.511PA.com.
While precipitation is falling, PennDOT will have crews treating roadways around the clock, but the department aims to keep the roads passable rather than completely free of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways through the storm until precipitation stops and roads are clear.
With freezing temperatures, roads that look wet may actually be icy, and extra caution is needed when approaching bridges and highway ramps where ice can form without warning. Motorists should leave plenty of space when following a truck that is plowing or spreading winter materials.
While PennDOT recommends not traveling during winter storms, motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
Trevor G. Kaber, 52, of Lewis Run, PA
With deep sadness the family of Trevor G. Kaber, 52, of Lewis Run, PA announces that he has passed away at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh; after a courageous medical battle.
He was born on October 6, 1970 in Oil City; a son of Dale Kaber and the late Sandra Neely Kaber.
He was a 1989 graduate of the Keystone Joint High School, Knox.
On November 19, 2005 in Akron, OH, he married Kristi A. Catteau; who survives.
Trevor was a member of the Sawyer Evangelical Church and he volunteered with the local American Red Cross. He also loved photography, travelling to and touring Gettysburg and cooking.
He was most recently employed by McCourt Label prior to becoming disabled.
In addition to his wife of seventeen years, Kristi Kaber of Lewis Run and his father, Dale (Nita) Kaber of Shippenville, he is also survived by four children, Zarah Kaber of Lewis Run, Troy Kaber of Bradford, Sandra Kaber of Lewis Run and Andrea Kaber of Lewis Run; three sisters, Amy Kaber of Gracey, KY, Leigh (Jerry) Weaver of Clarksville, TN and Kerry (Joe) Kriebel of Miola; three stepbrothers, Garret (Yifang) Yount of San Francisco, CA, Steve (Elizabeth) Yount of Atlanta, GA and Dane Yount of Gettysburg; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and one great nephew.
At the family’s request a memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Burial will be in the Trinity EC Church Cemetery, Kossuth.
Contributions in his memory can be made to the Sawyer Evangelical Church, 777 South Kendall Ave., Bradford, PA 16701 or the American Red Cross, 68 Clarence St., Bradford, PA 16701.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.
Charles M. Tingley, 73, of Bradford, PA
Charles M. Tingley, 73, of Bradford, PA passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Rose A. Pire, 93, of 7 Charlotte Avenue, Bradford, PA.
Rose A. Pire, 93, of 7 Charlotte Avenue, Bradford, passed away, Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Frick Hospital, in Mt. Pleasant.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Linda D. Johnson, 74, of Warren, PA
Linda D. Johnson, 74, of Warren, PA, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in The Rouse Estate, Youngsville, of complications from dementia.
She was born on August 6, 1948, in Jamestown, NY, the daughter of the late Leonard and Elaine Chiodo Johnson. Linda was a 1966 graduate of Warren Area High School.
She was employed for 37 years with McFadden Ford, now Ed Shults Ford, of Jamestown, NY., where she worked in accounting and as a cashier. Linda was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church in Warren, PA. Linda volunteered at St. Joseph’s Soup Kitchen and the annual rummage sale. She also volunteered at the Warren Manor.
Linda is survived by her brother Mark Johnson and wife Lynda of Warren; her sister Beverly Check of Lebanon, OH; one nephew Ben Check and wife Buffy of Warren, PA; one niece Lisa Gellner and husband Matt of West Chester, Ohio; three great nephews Dylan, Isaac, and Jacob Gellner; step-nephew Jason O’Neil and step-niece Jori O’Neil and many cousins.
Friends may call the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St. Warren, PA on Sunday March 12, 2023, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday March 13, 2023, at 10:00 am in St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. West, Warren, PA with the Rev. Richard Tomasone pastor, officiating. Interment will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the American Cancer Society, www.donate.cancer.org. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.
Lucille M. Jacob, 98, of 610 North Fourth Street, DuBois, and formerly of Rightmeyer Street, St. Marys, PA
Lucille M. Jacob, 98, of 610 North Fourth Street, DuBois, and formerly of Rightmeyer Street, St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Penn Highlands DuBois.
She was born July 6, 1924, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Frank and Marie Donahue Clonan. Lucille was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1942. She was a retired employee of the St. Marys Carbon Company, retiring in 1984. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Church and attended St. Michael’s Church in DuBois.
On October 10, 1944, in the Sacred Heart Church, Lucille married James J. Jacob, who preceded her in death on December 14, 2005. They were blessed to share more than 61 years of marriage.
Lucille is survived by her daughter, Carla Cunningham (Steve) of Treasure Lake; two grandchildren: Brian Calla (Vivian) and Kimberly Sayers (John) of DuBois; two great-granddaughters: Katie and Kara Sayers; one great-great-granddaughter, Georgia James; and by her nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, Lucille was preceded in death by three sisters: Marie Schauer, Kathleen Dybowski, and Florence Walsh; and by three brothers: Frances Clonan, James Clonan, and in infancy, Jerome Clonan. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
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 Monday, March 13, 2023, at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. Thomas Curry, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Sacred Heart Church, 337 Center Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.
The Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Roulette Township Supervisors Meeting Postponed
Roulette Township
Much to our dismay we are going to have to postpone tonight’s meeting and reschedule for Thursday, March 16, 2023. Same time and same place.
Lucille M. Neal, age 87 of Westfield, PA
Lucille M. Neal, age 87 of Westfield, PA passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the Gatehouse Hospice in Williamsport, PA.
Born on September 17, 1935 in Middlebury Center, PA, she was a daughter to the late Willard and Lillian (Mosher) Goodwin. She was a 1953 graduate of Wellsboro High School. Lucille married Eugene F. Neal and they celebrated about 60 years of marriage before his passing in February 2008.
Lucy enjoyed camping, square dancing and watching the hummingbirds in her backyard. She was a member of the United Methodist Women’s Group, the Tioga County Early Days and the Tioga County Square Dancer Group.
Lucille is survived by her sons; Doyle Neal of Corning, Darryl Neal of Elmira, Douglas (Cathy) Neal of Wolfington, IN and Robert Neal of Elkland; daughter, Rhonda “Neal” Ferguson of Westfield; 8 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Neal; son, Duncan Neal; grandson, Brent Neal; and brother, Duane Goodwin.
Family and friends are called to Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 West Main Street, Westfield, PA on Monday, March 13, 2023 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. A funeral service will follow at 3:00pm with.
In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations in Lucy’s honor to the Susquehanna Health Home Care & Hospice Williamsport by clicking here or the Cowanesque United Methodist Church, 158 Church St, Westfield, PA 16950. Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
Harry K. Boyer, Jr., 83, of Cow Hollow Rd., Roulette, PA
Harry K. Boyer, Jr., 83, of Cow Hollow Rd., Roulette, PA passed away unexpectedly Monday (Mar. 6, 2023) in his home.
Born November 24, 1939, in Philadelphia, he was a son of Harry K. and Nora Philbin Boyer. On July 3, 1991, in Florida, he married Patricia A. McCarthy, who died July 13, 2013.
Harry had been employed as a barber, and later as a grounds keeper for the Pennsbury School District, Berk County, PA, before his retirement.
He was a resident of the area for 26 years, coming from Berks County.
Harry attended the Sartwell Creek Union Church. He was a life member of: F. & A.M. Jerusalem Lodge 506, Philadelphia, Roulette Fire Dept., NRA, United Bow Hunters of PA, NY Bow Hunters, and the Traditional Bow Hunters of MD.
He was a very social but private person, who enjoyed everyone at the local fire dept.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Patricia, brother, Frank Boyer; and two sisters, Irene Jerdan and Frances Harburg.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 6 p.m. Wednesday (Mar. 29, 2023) in the Roulette Fire Dept. social hall. Members of the Fire Dept. will conduct the service.
At Harry’s request, there will be a graveside service held later in the spring in the Hill Cemetery, Roulette.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Condolences can be made @www.switzerfuneralhome.com.
Coudersport Dispatched for House Fire on Heth Road
At 1:08 PM on Thursday, Coudersport Fire Dept. has been dispatched to the Heth Road, just off Dividing Ridge Road for a fully involved house fire. Port Allegany dispatched for RIT. Roulette & Austin to scene with engine & tankers. Ulysses with tanker.
Investigation has determined this is a CONTROLLED BURN. All units RECALLED.
ROULETTE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MARCH MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA for March 9, 2023
March 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
80 Railroad Ave., Roulette, PA, Potter County
CALL TO ORDER:
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comment
RVFD Call Statistics Report
Water/Sewer Report
Roadmaster Report
February 9, 2023 Monthly Meeting Minutes
February 22, 2023 Special Monthly Meeting Minutes
Unpaid bills for March 9, 2023
February 2023 Profit & Loss & Balance Sheet
ROAD BONDS:
Current Road Bonds –
Closed Road Bonds –
OLD BUSINESS:
Sweden Township cancellation of police contract
NEW BUSINESS:
Pay-off 2019 Ford Super Duty Truck with dump
COSTARS salt contract
OTHER BUSINESS:
CORRESPONDENCE & INFORMATIONAL:
Realty Transfer Tax for February
ADJOURN:
17 YEAR OLD FEMALE CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AT CMHS
MARCH 8, 2023 BALD EAGLE TOWNSHIP- Clinton County District Attorney Dave Strouse announced Wednesday that a 17-year-old female from Lock Haven City has been charged in connection with an alleged attack on another student inside Central Mountain High School on Monday, March 6th.
The 17-year-old was charged by Trooper Grant Ralston of the Pennsylvania State Police at Lamar in the Clinton County Juvenile Court Division with Aggravated Assault, Felony of the 1st degree; Simple Assault, Misdemeanor of the 2nd degree; and Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Misdemeanor of the 2nd degree.
State Police allege that 17-year-old physically assaulted a younger female student inside a high school restroom, resulting in potentially serious injuries.
CMHS Administrators quickly learned of the incident Monday morning and coordinated with KCSD School Resource Officers to immediately refer the criminal investigation to State Police. Charges were approved by DA Strouse Wednesday morning and filed with the Clinton County Juvenile Court Division. Police allege that the incident was captured by other students who recorded the incident on their cell phones.
Clinton County Juvenile Probation Officers took the juvenile into custody and placed her into a juvenile detention facility on Wednesday morning. A hearing will be held within 3 days before the Court of Common Pleas to determine whether the juvenile should remain in a detention facility.
Due to the severity of the crimes charged, the Commonwealth may petition the Court to transfer the case to the adult criminal court level if certain criteria exist. The District Attorney’s office is gathering more information at this time to determine whether a transfer petition will be filed.
Source: Clinton County District Attorney’s Office
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://clinton.crimewatchpa.com/da/133000/post/17-year-old-female-charged-aggravated-assault-cmhs
Williamsport Mom Charged With Murder in Death of Newborn
Incident #23-02044-Criminal Homicide On March 7, 2023, at about 1847 hours, the Lycoming County Coroner’s Office was notified of an infant death at UPMC Williamsport Emergency Department. Additionally, an RN with the Labor and Delivery Department related that the incident began as an OB trauma arrest in the Williamsport Emergency Room Department.
CHEMARI TRUAX delivered a 23-week gestation infant at her residence 411 Fifth Ave. TRUAX explained that she had been feeling nauseated and as if she was going to have diarrhea so she went to the bathroom and subsequently delivered the infant on the bathroom floor of her home residence.
TRUAX said that the infant was breathing but did not believe the child would survive. TRUAX did not seek or summon medical assistance for the child. TRUAX then cut the umbilical cord but did not clamp it. After approximately one hour of the infant continuing to breathe, TRUAX transported herself to UPMC Emergency Department.
Shortly after arriving at the Emergency Department, the infant went into cardiac arrest. Twenty minutes of resuscitative efforts were unsuccessful and the infant was pronounced deceased at 1623 hours.
It was further learned that in November of 2022, TRUAX had visited a clinic in the Harrisburg area to terminate the pregnancy. This procedure was unsuccessful. It was also learned that on 15 February 2023, TRUAX was seen at Geisinger Medical Center, Muncy Campus for abdominal pain. At that time, TRUAX was notified that she was still pregnant.
Also, during the visit to Geisinger Muncy, it was learned that TRUAX had tested positive for cocaine. UPMC Medical staff requested a urine sample from TRUAX on 07 March 2023 and inquired if she had been using cocaine on this date however, TRUAX did not provide a urine sample and immediately signed herself out against medical advice.
While conducting a search at TRUAX’s residence pursuant to a search warrant, officers located the umbilical cord cut from the baby upon its birth. Based upon the circumstances surrounding this incident, CHEMARI TRUAX was arraigned on charges of Criminal Homicide and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
TRUAX was arraigned before MDJ Frey and committed to Lycoming County Prison after being denied bail.
Arrest Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 – 4:00pm Charges: (18) 2502(C) Murder of the Third Degree (18) 4304 (a)(1) Endangering Welfare of Children Incident Type: Homicide Source: Williamsport Bureau of Police
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://lycoming.crimewatchpa.com/williamsportpd/15317/arrests/truax-chemari-may-18-2502c-murder-third-degree-and-1-additional-charge
Fogarty Honored for Forty Years of Public Defense and Community Service
Patricia “Pat” Fogarty was recently recognized by the Allegany County Board of Legislators for legal work on behalf of families and indigent defendants.
At the Board’s March 8 meeting, Chairman W. Brooke Harris detailed Fogarty’s expansive contributions to her clients, her co-workers, and the community.
“Since 1983, Ms. Fogarty has demonstrated great skill in all types of representation including in matters regarding custody, neglect, abuse defense, parole violations, and the most challenging violent felonies.” “Ms. Fogarty’s value (to Allegany County) is extraordinary,” Harris continued. “She has consistently carried heavy caseloads, has always been willing to cover appearances for her colleagues, and has been instrumental in the training of new attorneys.”
Fogarty’s contributions extend far beyond her work in the Public Defender’s Office. She has served with Catholic Charities of Buffalo since 2007, has served on the Allegany County Bar Association and the Grievance Committee of the Eighth Judicial District, and on the Boards of the Allegany County United Way, Southern Tier Travelling Teachers, the Education Foundation of Alfred, Inc., and Southern Tier Legal Services. Fogarty currently Chairs the Alfred State College Council and has served in that capacity since 2008.
Public Defender J.R. Santana Carter applauded Fogarty’s life-long commitment to service.
“When I hear and see all the things she’s involved with in the past and currently, I realize that while the law may be her passion, her true calling is service, service beyond the law. The law has been a vessel that got her involved in so many organizations. Whenever asked, she always answers the call…I couldn’t think of anyone more deserving of recognition.”
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY…
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 09 at 9:38AM EST until March 11 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo
DESCRIPTION: …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY…
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7
inches.
* WHERE…Southern Erie and Wyoming counties and the western
Southern Tier. Greatest accumulations will be across the
higher terrain.
* WHEN…From 9 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Travel will be difficult at times with snow covered
roads and reduced visibility. This will especially be the case
across the higher terrain. The hazardous conditions will likely
impact the Friday evening commute.
INSTRUCTIONS: Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited
visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York)
RECALLS
Pharmedica USA LLC Issues Voluntary Worldwide Recall of Purely Soothing 15% MSM Drops Due to Non-Sterility
Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Pharmedica USA LLC is voluntarily recalling two lots of Purely Soothing, 15% MSM Drops to the consumer level. This product is being recalled due to non-sterility.
Risk Statement: Use of contaminated eye drops can result in the risk of eye infections that could result in blindness.
| Apotex Corp. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution, 0.15% Due to Cracks that Have Developed in Some of the Units Caps of the Bottles FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 01, 2023 – Weston, Florida, Apotex Corp., with the knowledge of the US FDA, is initiating a voluntary recall at the Consumer level for six (6) lots of Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution, 0.15% specified below. This recall is being initiated out of an abundance of caution due to cracks that have developed in some of the units caps of Brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution bottles. There is a possibility the broken cap may impact sterility and if so, the possibility of adverse events. Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution is an alpha-adrenergic receptor agonist indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. |