PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 3/24/2023 to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming 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: 2023-03-24 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Route 49 Bridge Rehabilitation Project Begins Next Month in Elkland Bough, Tioga County
Montoursville, PA – A bridge improvement project is set to begin mid-April on Route 49 in Elkland Borough, Tioga County.
The project is located on Route 49 between Route 4022 (Lakeview Road) in Nelson Township to one-quarter mile east of the intersection with Route 4023 (East Main Street) in Elkland Borough.
The bridge rehabilitation work includes parapet replacement, deck repairs, epoxy overlay, and resurfacing of roadway. Motorists can expect a single lane condition with temporary traffic signals and an 11-foot width restriction to begin in mid-April and end in November 2023.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays, watch for stopped traffic, and drive with caution through the work zone.
LTT Trucking, LLC is the prime contractor on this $1,200,000 bridge improvement project. Work is expected to be complete in late November 2023.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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.
The Journey Matter Grief And Loss Class
“The Journey Matters” grief support class will be held Saturday, April 1st from 10-11:00am at the Thomas Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 N. East St., Coudersport. We are so excited to provide our community with the opportunity to support one another through the stages of grief. To reserve your seat please call Lisa Brennan @ 570-712-7418 or the Fickinger Funeral Home @ 814-274-8888 to reserve your seat for this free event.
Structure Fire At Hershey’s Farm Market in Coudersport
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MSG: DISPATCHED: 03/28/23 15:26:34
FIREST1 : STRUCTURE FIRE – 1ST ALARM
448 E SECOND ST, Apt , COUDERSPT
Cross Streets : CENTER PARK * CRANDALL ST
Chief 48 Phelps was updated while enroute by Tioga Co 911 that they had received numerous calls reporting fire/smoke showing with numerous buildings involved.
Chief Phelps arrived in approx. 3 minutes, checked with individuals on-scene that no one was in the buildings and confirmed that two buildings ( Garage 30×60 and a Green house 30×80) were involved and threatening 4 other buildings in close proximity with individuals attempting to keep them cool with garden hoses til FF’s arrived.
All of our units were responding with crews and some POV’s already on scene with Chief Phelps, Phelps requested off of his second alarm assignment the closest Engine/Squad Co and his next due Dept with a ladder( Roulette – 46, Galeton 10 ).
Crews quickly went to work off Tanker 48 with a 2.5 Blitzfire and a 1.75 lin stretched to the D Exposure. Crews knocked the fire down with the Blitzfire then split it w/a Gated Y providing two additional 1.75 lines in service while individuals that arrived with POV tied them into the nearby hydrant on Ctr Park for a water supply.
Engine 48-1 laid 5″ supply line(600′) from Tanker 48 around Ctr Park to the other side of the fire and stretched a 1.75 for exposures and then transitioned to assist with attack and overhaul.
Truck 48 set up to vent or if need be go defensive, while Rescue 48 provided additional manpower/support and Cascade.
All mutual aid companies assisted with manpower for extinguishment, overhaul and placing units in-service.
The fire was brought under control at approximately 15:50 hrs with extensive overhaul due to hay bales and other items being involved to obtain full extinguishment with all units retuning at approximately 6pm to our station to clean gear/equipment and ready for the next alarm and to eat a meal prepared members.
Assisted at the scene by the following:
Port Allegany 3 – RIT
CDSPT Boro PD
CDSPT PSP
Dept 49 – Cdspt Amb
Roulette – 46
Galeton – 10
Shiglehouse – 39 Stood by at our Station
While several other depts stood by for our mutual aid companies while they were assisting us. In all 30 members of our department answered the call and in total appropriately 55 FF’s.
There were no Injuries reported and the fire was ruled Undetermined in nature with a cost estimate of approximately $50-70,000 and the buildings are insured and the business remains open.
REGISTER IN-PERSON THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 1 FOR UPPER PINE CREEK TROUT TOURNAMENT
This Saturday, April 1, the opening day of Pennsylvania’s statewide trout season, registration forms for the 32nd Annual Upper Pine Creek Trout Tournament sponsored by the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon Snowmobile Club will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the organization’s clubhouse at 4814 Route 6, 12 miles west of Wellsboro. The clubhouse is located on the south side of Route 6, halfway between Wellsboro and Galeton.
Those who want to register in advance and pick up bags, badges and maps can stop in at the clubhouse any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. this Saturday. The fee to enter the tournament is $25 per adult and $15 for youth under 16 now through Monday, May 1. Beginning May 2, the entry fee for adults will increase to $30; the fee for youth under 16 will remain the same.
The next time the clubhouse will be open for in-person registration will be on Friday, May 19, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and during tournament hours on Saturday, May 20 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 21 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
To register online for the tournament, visit www.pagrandcanyonsnowmobileclub.com anytime and download a registration form. Registration forms can also be found at businesses in the area in Potter and Tioga counties.
Up to $14,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded during the two-day tournament. The top cash prize is $1,000. There will also be six $500 cash prizes. The minimum prize for a tagged fish is $50 and may be cash, merchandise or a gift card or a combination of the three.
For more information, about this tournament, call 1-717-881-9358 or the club at 570-724-2888 or visit the club’s website at www.pagrandcanyonsnowmobileclub.com or its Facebook page.
UPMC Cole to Host Volunteer Chaplain Assistant Training
Coudersport, Pa., March 28, 2023 – UPMC is looking for volunteers to assist chaplains with spiritual care visits at UPMC Cole.
Qualified candidates will assist two-to-three hours per week on a flexible schedule. Volunteer chaplain assistants also must complete a six-hour training program prior to serving. The next training session is being held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, at UPMC Cole, 1001 E. 2nd St., Coudersport, in the first-floor main conference room. Registration for this training is due Monday, April 3.
During the training, volunteers will learn about UPMC’s mission, vision, and values; how to assess a patient’s spiritual needs; how to structure a pastoral/patient visit; and effective patient-centered listening techniques.
For more information or to register for the volunteer chaplain assistant training, contact Andrea Streich, executive director, Cole Foundation, at 814-274-5520 or streichaf@UPMC.edu.
Black Forest Falcons Youth Trap Team Get The Win
The Black Forest Falcons Youth Trap Team got their second win of the season on Tuesday evening, March 28th, over Oswayo Valley 181-171. The top eight Falcons included:
Owen Deutschlander – 24
Owen Daniels – 23
Caine Wright – 23
Brooke Tubbs – 23
Logan Jackson – 22
Owen Gill – 22
Ethan Hamilton – 22
Carter Thompson – 22
The Falcons’ next match is scheduled for Tuesday, April 4th, at Otto Eldred.
Margaret R. “Peggy” Marconi, 99, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Joseph Road, St. Marys, PA
Margaret R. “Peggy” Marconi, 99, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Joseph Road, St. Marys, PA died on Monday, March 27, 2023.
She was born on August 22, 1923 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late to Philip H. and Maryetta Virginia Miller Dougherty. She was the second of 7 children and was the last surviving member of her family.
Peggy attended the Holy Rosary School in Johnsonburg and graduated from the Johnsonburg High School in 1942.
She married Edward Sporner who preceded her in death and then married John Marconi Jr. on May 3, 1951 who also preceded her in death. She worked At Stackpole Carbon Company during WW II and later was joint owner of the John Marconi Trucking business until John’s retirement.
Peggy belonged to the C.D.A., Altar Society for over 50 years and was secretary- recorder of the local Catholic Knights of St. George/ William Penn Association.
She had a life dream of becoming a teacher, but became caregiver for her younger siblings after both parents died while she was still a teenager.
At her stay at Pinecrest, she won the hearts of many who cared for her.
She will be remembered by those who knew her for her wit, generosity and willingness to help and teach others.
She is survived by an adopted son Stephen J. Marconi and his wife; Marilyn of Daguscahonda, and by four grandchildren; Theresa (Matthew Wilson), Michael, Melinda and Nicholas Marconi.
In addition to her first and second husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters; Frances Brody, Alice Berryhill, Bertha Ehredt and her brothers Philip as a child, James Edward, Eugene and Raymond Dougherty.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Margaret “Peggy” Marconi will be celebrated on Friday, March 31, 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Church, 337 Center Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Thomas Curry, OSB, as celebrant.
Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Community Nurses.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com
Tyler J. Wilt, 26, of Clarence Street, Bradford, PA
Tyler J. Wilt, 26, of Clarence Street, Bradford, PA passed away Monday, March 27, 2023.
Born May 18, 1996, in Bradford, he was a son of William J. Wilt, and Jennifer (McNinch) Cabisca.
Tyler was a 2014 graduate of Bradford High School. He later attended the Pittsburgh Technical School for welding.
He was formerly employed at the Bradford Gun Club, Dairy Queen, Arby’s, the Smoke Shop, Nature’s Design Landscaping, and Georgia Pacific.
Tyler loved to go hunting, camping, four wheeling and riding dirt bikes. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving are his parents, William (Karen) Wilt, Jennifer (George) Cabisca, three stepsisters, Kaylei M. Cabisca, Kassandra L. Cabisca, Kathrine J. Cabisca, his paternal grandmother Debra (the late Donald) Honhart, maternal great grandmother, Geraldine Schillinger, maternal grandmother Rose (Bob) Hotelling, maternal grandfather, John McNinch, his former stepmother, Tanya Frantz, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Family will receive friends on Friday, March 31, 2023, from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Hill Memorial United Methodist Church where funeral services will be held at 7 pm with Rev. Jay Tennies, Pastor, officiating.
Memorial if desired may be made to the SPCA or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Clifford L. “Ted” Boyer, 89, of Chestnut St., Port Allegany, PA
Clifford L. “Ted” Boyer, 89, of Chestnut St., Port Allegany, PA passed away Monday (Mar. 27, 2023) in the Olean General Hospital.
Born in Liberty Township, PA, on Sept. 18, 1933, he was the son of Ella Boyer. On June 28, 1958, in Keating Summit, he married Audrey “Connie” Mantz, who died Jan. 1, 2020. They were married 61 years.
Ted was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of the Port Allegany High School, class of 1952.
He was employed with the Pittsburgh Corning Co. formerly of Port Allegany, retiring in January 1996, after 43 ½ years of service.
Ted was a veteran having served with the US Army, during the Korean War (1954-56).
He attended the United Methodist Church of Port Allegany.
He was a member of Moose Lodge 460, Port Allegany. He enjoyed the outdoors, both camping and boating. He also spent much of his summers gardening, mowing his yard and taking care of his flowers.
Surviving are two sons, Randy A. (Deborah) Boyer and Barry D. (Carey) Boyer both of Port Allegany; a daughter, Sallie J. (Gene) Wild of Cuba, NY; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; a half-brother, Raymond Dickerson of Denver, CO; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, wife, Audrey “Connie”, a daughter, Cynthia S. Baxter, and a half-sister, Nancy Boser.
Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday (April 1, 2023) in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where a funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. with Rev. Matt Howe, pastor of the United Methodist Church, officiating.
Memorials can be made to the United Methodist Church or the Port Area Ambulance Association.
Condolences can be made @www.switzerfuneralhome.com.
Margaret Ann Giblin, 78, a former resident of 7938 Rte. 417W, Bolivar, NY
Margaret Ann Giblin, 78, a former resident of 7938 Rte. 417W, Bolivar, NY passed away on Tuesday March 28, 2023 at the home of her daughter in Cheektowaga, NY. Born on May 26, 1944 in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Daniel and Beatrice Turybury Mullen.
Margaret was a Licensed Practical Nurse and was formally employed at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester and Wellsville Manor Care Center. She loved to sew, garden, and spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving are five children, Bryant (Sue) Giblin, Bolivar, Becky Romeo, Cheektowaga, NY, Matthew (Patty) Giblin, Leesburg, VA, Lori (Steve) Mayes, California and Michael Wolfgang, Bolivar; twelve grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; six sisters, Linda Austin, Bolivar, Judy (Calvin) Mattison, Wellsville, Sandy (Check) Davis, Alma, NY, Cher (Robert) Scott, Prattsburg, NY, Catherine (Stephen) Kenyon, Canaseraga, NY and Norma (Rick) Timothy Dalton; six brothers Daniel (Beverly) Mullen, Wadsworth, NY, James (Betty) Geffers, Mt. Pleasant, TX, Larry Geffers, Wellsville, Raymond Geffers, Shongo, NY, Steven (Deb) Mullen, Canaseraga, NY and John (Ann) Mullen, Hornell; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Tammy Polen; Loving Companion, Richard Wolfgang; one sister, Mary Lynn Geffers; three brothers, Joel Geffers, Calvin “Bud” Geffers and Kenneth Geffers.
Friends may call at the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc., Bolivar, on Friday, March 31, 2023 from 11AM- 1P.M.
Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M. Rev. Elva Cornell will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Bolivar.
Memorials may be made to American Alzheimer’s disease Research c/o Bright Focus Foundation, 2212 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871.
Florence C. “Puggie” Iorfida
The family and friends of Florence C. “Puggie” Iorfida are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 10:00 AM, with the Rev. Thomas Curry, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Wayne A. Rich, 79, of Shinglehouse, PA.
“beloved companion, father and grandfather”
Wayne A. Rich, 79, of Shinglehouse, passed away with his loving family by his side on Saturday, March 25, 2023, in St. Vincent Hospital, Erie, after a long illness.
Born on Tuesday, August 17, 1943 in Denver, Colorado, he was a son of Frank and Mildred Pagach Rich.
Wayne was a graduate of Vinyl Tech in Middletown, Connecticut. He was the owner/operator of C & R Electric in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, until his retirement in 1989.
He was a member of Colchester Fish and Game Club in Colchester, Connecticut. Wayne was an avid hunter and fisherman. He won the 1981 Archery Championship in Connecticut. He was a social member of the Shinglehouse American Legion Post 530. He loved classic cars, attending car shows and attending drag races.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving companion of 22 years, Suzanne “Sue” Foster of Allegany, N.Y.; a son, Paul S. (Angela) Rich of Newport, NC; a daughter, Laura L. (Bill) Humphreys of Eustis, FL; two granddaughters, Samantha and Nicole; and Sue’s five children who Wayne considered his own, Robert (Patty) Sander of Allegany, NY, Linda McCaffrey of Allegany, NY, Randy Sander of Melbourne, FL, Pamela (Freddy) Ortega of Manteo, NC, and Debra (Jimmy Frair) Terrette of Portville, NY; and Sue’s many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Wayne was predeceased by his parents.
In keeping with Wayne’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. Burial will be in Allegany Cemetery, Allegany, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Wayne’s name may be made to the LEEK Hunting and Mountain Preserve, 497 PA 244, Oswayo, PA 16915 or to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org
Wayne’s family has entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Wayne, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Robert C. JONES, 84, of Lexington, KY, formerly of Scio, NY
Robert C. JONES, 84, of Lexington, KY, formerly of Scio, NY, died Saturday, March 25, 2023 in the Lexington VA Medical Center. Born March 19, 1939, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of H. Glenn and Helen H. Hull Jones. A Scio Central School graduate, he continued his education at Alfred State College. Bob served honorably with the U.S. Navy from 1957 – 1960. He was employed by Dresser-Rand in Wellsville, Wellsville and Scio Police Departments, Allegany County Sheriff’s Department, and Wellsville Central School. In retirement, he returned to Dresser Rand to work as a security guard. Bob was a member of the American Legion, American Legion Riders, and AMVETS. He attended Restoration Church of Christ in Scio.
Surviving are: a daughter, Tori L. Scotchmer of Scio; a bonus son, Eric (Dana) Perry of Scio; a daughter-in-law, Margaret Jones of Morehead, KY; his friend and children’s mother, Rosanne Green Perry of Wellsville; a brother-in-law, Nick Monaghan of Arkport; a nephew, Andrew (Kati-Jo) Seaman; six grandchildren, Kristi, Jamie, Bryent, Ashlynn, Alicia, and Rachel; two great-granddaughters, Jesselyn and Braileigh; many close cousins and friends that were like family.
He was predeceased by a son, Timothy Nathan Jones, on March 17, 2022; and a sister, Jayne J. Monaghan. Services will be announced.
Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery, Scio. Memorials may be made to Morrison Hayes American Legion Post #702, 23 Jefferson St., Wellsville, NY 14895 or the Dementia Society of America at www.dementiasociety.org.
Arrangements are under the direction of OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
William K. “Bill” Dickerson, 94, of Shinglehouse, PA.
William K. “Bill” Dickerson, 94, of Shinglehouse, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Family and friends may call from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday and from 11am to 12 noon on Friday, March 31, 2023, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, where funeral services will follow at 12 noon.
A complete obituary will follow.
Bill entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
Shirley A. JEWELL, 76, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of East Bangor, PA.
Shirley A. JEWELL, 76, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of East Bangor, died Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY. She was born September 17, 1946, in Easton. On November 3, 1966, in Belvidere, NJ, she married Larry W. Jewell, who survives. A 1964 graduate of Bangor Area High School, she was employed as a secretary by the Boy Scouts of America in Easton for four years. Shirley and her husband owned and operated Jewell’s Service in East Bangor for 33 years. She was a member of Carl E. Hyde American Legion Post #963 Auxiliary in Ulysses. Shirley loved her canine companion, Wally Jewell.
Surviving besides her husband, Larry, are: a son, Jonathan (Michele) Jewell of East Bangor; a grandson, Conner Jewell; a daughter-in-law, Lori A. Jewell of Bangor; a brother, James (Carol) Heisey of Ft. Pierce, FL; and a nephew, Michael Heisey.
She was predeceased by a son, Jeffrey K. Jewell, on April 28, 2021; her mother, Margaret Heisey; and two nephews, Mark Heisey and Christopher Heisey.
Services will be private. Memorials may be made to Carl E. Hyde American Legion Post #963 Auxiliary, P.O. Box 125, Ulysses, PA 16948. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.