Rodney A. “Rod” Corbett, 61, of Ridgway, PA
Rodney A. “Rod” Corbett, 61, of Ridgway, PA died on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor.
He was born on April 28, 1961, in Ridgway, a son of the late Gerald and Patricia Eckland Corbett who survives.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by 2 children; Paige Corbett and Shane Corbett, 3 grandchildren; Sophie, Seth, and Sam, 2 sisters: Laurie Kinley and her husband Bruce of St. Marys and Missy Covac and Andy of Ridgway, 1 brother, Randall Corbett of WV, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life for Rodney A. Corbett will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the Ridgway Eagles at 2:00 PM.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 3/08/2023 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: 2023-03-08 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
DuBois House Fire Displaces Family of 4 Overnight
Clearfield Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities in Clearfield County say a family of four was displaced following an early morning blaze in DuBois.
DuBois Fire Chief Mike Federici says that multiple crews were dispatched to the blaze at a residence along South Highland Street, around 4:30 a.m. Thursday.
Authorities say the family was able to escape the fire unharmed but the house was deemed a total loss.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Liberty Township, McKean County
Liberty Township
Liberty Township, McKean County
Route 155 Building
March 9, 2023
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Liberty Township was called to order at 8:30 A.M. by Chairman Dick Brown, Supervisor Neil Shepard, Supervisor Fred Ernst, Secretary Cindy Speeth, Mary Grace Collier-Kisler and Ed Vicic were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited by all.
REPORTS:
1. Ambulance Report for February, 2023 was presented and there were 13 calls for Liberty Township.
2. Fire report for February, 2023 was presented and there were 11 calls for Liberty Township.
3. Secretary’s Report for February 9, 2023 was presented and unanimously accepted on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Supervisor Ernst.
4. Treasurer’s Report for the month of March, 2023 was presented and unanimously accepted on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by
Supervisor Ernst. Chairman Brown stated that in the General Fund there were bills paid in the amount of $24,733.96, revenues received in the amount of $4.611.32 and a balance of $105,661.69. In the State Fund there were bills paid in the amount of $6,917.26, revenues received in the amount of $201,179.11 and a balance of $250,858.86. In the Sewer Fund there were revenues received of $0 and a balance of $1434.64 which was paid to the Boro of Port Allegany. The Sewer account was closed out and from now on all of the remaining sewer customers will pay directly to the Boro of Port Allegany.
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Chairman Brown presented PennDot monthly newsletter.
2. Chairman Brown presented a letter from the McKean County Planning Commission approving the Michael Kallenborn Subdivision.
3. Letter from the PA Game Commission notifying us that they are intending to do four Skinner Creek Road bridge projects.
All correspondence was made available to the public.
NEW BUSINESS:
Chairman Brown told the secretary to put out bids to be opened at the April, 2023 meeting. The bids will be for 1500 tons of 19 mm, more or less and 1800 ton of 9.5 mm, more or less for both FOB and delivery to Coleman Mills, Open Brook and Two Mile. The Supervisors wanted to make sure that the bid stated that the company that won the bid had enough trucks to deliver it all on the same day.
Mary Grace Collier-Kisler spoke about the 2022 library statistics report for Liberty Township. First of all she thanked Liberty Township for upping their donation to the library from $500 to $2000. Liberty Township has 608 library accounts and they had checked out 1,650 items in 2022.She said that the library is now back to pre-pandemic numbers. Also, the amounts being raised by fundraising is about the same as the amount being raised by donations. That shows that people are interested in keeping the library going and are willing to work at it.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
PUBLIC CONCERNS:
None
As no further business was brought before the Board, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:10 a.m. on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Supervisor Ernst.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lucinda Speeth
Secretary/ Treasurer
Walter N. Carlson Jr., 71, of Reigel Road in Kane, PA
Walter N. Carlson Jr., 71, of Reigel Road in Kane, PA passed away Monday (March 6) at the Clarion Hospital. Born Jan. 20, 1952 in Kane, the son of the late Walter and Emma Jean (Bouch) Carlson. On May 27, 1995, in Tidioute, he married Loretta Lockwood, who survives.
Walt worked as a painter for several different companies and did a great deal of work painting for the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Heidi Carlson of Warren; two sons, Tom (Carrie) Carlson of Rome, NY and Casey (Jennifer) Carlson of Loris, SC; one grandson, Noah Carlson; two brothers, John “Orson” (Melinda) Carlson of Kane and Wade (Leanne) Carlson of Tonawanda, NY; two sisters, Alice (Mike) Bizzak and Deborah Fry, both of Kane; one stepdaughter, Elaina Carlson; one stepson, Roger VonArx; ome step granddaughter, Desiree Dana of Kane; one step great-granddaughter, Lillian Dana, of Kane and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Toni Morgan and one brother, Tom Carlson.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to help offset final expenses.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of services.
Motorists Urged to be Cautious During Weekend Winter Storm
Clearfield, PA – Due to snowy, wet conditions across the region, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in District 2 is advising motorists in northcentral PA to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm. Winter weather is expected through Saturday morning. Additionally, it is possible that speed restrictions will be implemented on various roadways during this weather event.
Restrictions will be communicated via variable message boards, the 511PA traveler information website and smartphone apps. Motorists can also sign up for personalized alerts on the website.
Capitol Update by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint)
 FacebookWebsiteBioLatest NewsState Capitol UpdateFriday, March 10, 2023The latest news from the State Capitol You are welcome to contact me through this link. Annual Address Launches Budget Season at PA Capitol Click here to view video. Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his first budget address before a joint session of the General Assembly on Tuesday. The $45.8 billion plan represents an increase of $2.5 billion, or nearly 6%, over the current year’s budget. At a time when people across the Commonwealth are struggling with inflation, the last thing we need is bigger government and more spending. Under this proposal, the governor will spend through our budgetary reserves and Rainy Day Fund within the next five years. It is irresponsible to use this money for more government programs. It is there to deal with emergencies and to protect our citizens against higher taxes. Although I am concerned about the level of spending on new initiatives, it is important that we make strategic investments in our core functions, such as education and public safety. Ultimately, I will advocate for a budget that addresses the needs of our rural communities and respects the taxpayers who foot the bill. For more information about the budget, visit www.PAHouseGOP.com. Lumber Museum Offers Free Admission March 12 for Charter Day  To help the Commonwealth celebrate its 342nd birthday on Charter Day, March 12, the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum in Potter County will be among nearly two dozen historic sites across the state offering free admission. Learn more about the museum here. Pennsylvania was created when England’s King Charles II granted a charter to William Penn in 1681. Once each year, the Pennsylvania State Archives displays the original document, for a limited time, at the State Museum of Pennsylvania. For the remainder of the year the charter is safeguarded in a special vault within the archives. For a complete list of the participating museums and historic sites in this year’s celebration, click here. Mark Your Calendar for Maple Weekend! Click here to view full brochure Looking for something sweet to do next weekend? Check out the annual Maple Weekend next Saturday and Sunday, March 18-19, at nearly two dozen different maple producers in Potter and Tioga counties. You’ll find a variety of opportunities at each location to learn more about the process of collecting sap and making maple syrup and other products, as well as the chance to sample or purchase a wide range of products, including syrup and maple candy, and more unique maple products such as salad dressing, barbecue sauce, jellies, homemade cookies, maple milkshakes and cotton candy. Click here for details about this educational – and very tasty! – event. Attention Volunteer Fire Companies: Wildfire Protection Grant Applications Being Accepted  Qualified area fire companies are invited to apply for grants funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help increase protection from wildfires in rural communities like ours. Local firefighting forces in rural areas or communities with fewer than 10,000 residents qualify for the aid, which is used for training and equipment purchases directly related to fighting brush and forest fires. Grant applications must be electronically submitted through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ grant website by 4 p.m. Thursday, May 11. Only online applications will be considered. More information is available here.  Spring Ahead: Turn Clocks Ahead One Hour This Weekend Daylight saving time will begin on Sunday, March 12, at 2 a.m. Be sure to turn your clocks ahead one hour Saturday night before going to bed. This is also a good time to check and/or change batteries in both smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. It is also recommended the alarms be replaced every 10 years. Smash Those Spotted Lanternfly Eggs!  The invasive Spotted Lanternfly is continuing to spread across the Commonwealth and moving northward. Cameron County was added to the state’s quarantine zone last year, and a half dozen additional counties in western and central PA were added earlier this year. It is important to familiarize yourself with all stages of the Spotted Lanternfly’s development in an effort to combat its spread. This time of year, it’s important to be on the lookout for egg masses and to destroy them before the weather warms up for good and eggs hatch. Please note: Egg masses need to be smashed or permanently submerged in rubbing alcohol to kill them. Eggs that have been scraped on to the ground can still hatch, so it is important to follow proper egg removal instructions, which are demonstrated here. Officials suggest power-washing equipment and vehicles, inspecting the undercarriages of vehicles and inspecting other hard surfaces such as patio furniture, grills or play equipment. More information about this invasive species is available here. |
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 10 at 3:22AM EST until March 11 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo
DESCRIPTION: …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS
MORNING TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY…
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7
inches.
* WHERE…Wyoming, Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Southern Erie
counties.
* WHEN…From 9 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions with
poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will 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)
30+ Tech Tools for Engagement, Efficiency, and Formative Assessment
In this fast-paced 90-minute presentation, former technology director, technology facilitator and current CTC teacher, Brent Bryant, will showcase 30+ free/freemium tools to facilitate formative assessment, improve lesson engagement and streamline instructional tasks.
Recent feedback from Brent’s very popular 30+ Tech Tools Presentation at the PA Integrated Learning Conference: “Very useful info – looking forward to sharing with my teachers!” “Best session this week!” “Thank you…so easy to access the tools you shared!” “Great resource list, thanks!” “Great session! Actually showed things we can use inside and outside the classroom!”
This session is intended for 5th through 12 grade teachers and will be offered in person on Wednesday, March 15 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. It will also be available live, remotely via Google Meet. Participants will receive hyperlinks for resources as well as priority registration to future in-depth sessions on the presented resources. The cost is $25/person. To register, call (814) 274-4877 or go to www.pottercountyedcouncil.org.
Think About It
Murphy’s Law 101
by
Pastor B.J. Knefley
Murphy’s law states “If something can go wrong, it will and usually at the worst possible moment”. Such has been my day today. It started out okay but for the next several hours it has gone down hill. It probably started when I decided to have new tires put on my car. After a wait of several hours the tires were on and I was on the Interstate. Within a few moments I quickly became aware that my steering wheel had a very noticeable vibration. I returned to the store for another hour. Finally, all is good, or so I thought. The vibration? It’s still there, perhaps not as bad but it’s still there. I decide to go home and deal with it tomorrow. Back on the Interstate, the tractor and trailer that I’m passing decides to come over into my lane. As I hit the brakes and go towards the shoulder, I find that the road is icy and the shoulder is covered with snow. As I start to slide the truck pulls back and I quickly recover and find my way back into my lane. Whew that I was close!
As I get closer to home, I hear a noise coming from what appears to be my left rear tire. Great! Now what I wonder? It appears it has something to do with my emergency brake. I decide that this will be another thing to look at in the morning.
I have four goldfish in a pond outside which I’m trying to get into their tank inside the house. I had cleared the ice off the pond last night only to find that it’s frozen over again. Not as bad as it had been but bad enough that it too will have to wait.
Needless to say, I’m annoyed and tired. I’ve got a lot to do and to top it off I’ve been having more breathing issues related to asthma. Stress sometimes affects this. So, what I need to do is chill. How? Writing helps as it gets it out. It’s what talking can do but I’m in no mood to talk. A good cup of coffee would be good too and that will be done in the next couple of minutes. Perhaps it’s best to remember that I’m not in control and that these things happen. Jesus said to cast all our burdens upon him, so I’m casting. I can’t control what happens, but I can control how I allow it to affect me. Think about it.
State Police investigate fatal accident in Wayland.
09 March 2023
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Brian J. Ratajczak Troop E Commander
PRESS RELEASE
On March 8, 2023, at approximately 11:27 a.m., the State Police responded to the area of State Route 21 near Isaman Road in the town of Wayland, for a 2-car motor vehicle accident with possible entrapment.
The investigation determined that Kalie M. Moses, age 27, from Wayland, and her 5-year-old son were traveling northbound on state route 21 when she drifted off the east shoulder of the road. Moses overcorrected, causing her vehicle to slide sideways across the north and southbound lanes, striking the driver side of a Fedex delivery van. Moses was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Steuben County Coroner. Her 5-year-old son and the operator of the Fedex van were taken to Strong Memorial Hospital by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.
The State Police were assisted at the scene by the Wayland Village Police Department, Perkinsville Fire Department, Cohocton Fire Department, Cohocton Ambulance, Springway Ambulance, Livingston County ALS, and New York State DOT.
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.