On Tuesday, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission, a multi-state authority to protect the waters of the Susquehanna River, ordered a Texas-based drilling company to stop drilling at several sites in Brookfield Township in Tioga County, Pa. — immediately south of the Town of Troupsburg — because the firm was not properly permitted yet.
The firm, Novus Operating, LLC, was ordered to immediately cease all water-related activities at two drilling pad sites in the Marcellus shale formation. While the firm applied for three well sites in Brookfield Township with the state, the SRBC has jurisdiction because much fresh water would be pulled from the river basin. More...
When a storm arose on the Sea of Galilee, Jesus' disciples were terrified. How do you respond when faced with a difficult situation or circumstance? Read Dr. Stanley's online article about how the Lord works through hardship, trial and pain to reveal his glory for our benefit.
A city man who possessed pornography showing children as young as 2 years of age has been sentenced to a lengthy state prison term.
Frederico Antonio Dacenzo, 31, of 429 Anthony St. has been sentenced 10 to 20 years by Lycoming County President Judge Nancy L. Butts. More...
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WELLSBORO - The borough will put information with its next water and sewer bill, imploring residents who burn firewood to follow certain guidelines "to achieve a clean burn and reduce smoke pollution."
Among guidelines are seasoning wood properly, choosing the right size stove and maintaining a clean chimney.
However, according to one resident, that is not enough. Ron Patt of Highland Street told council that it should do more about the pollution caused by indoor furnaces, including considering an ordinance to regulate indoor furnaces. More....
Robert R. Edgcomb, 91, of 112 Alba St., Knoxville, Pa., passed away Jan. 13, 2010 at home with his family.
Born Aug. 13, 1918 in Knoxville to Roy W. and Gladys Glover Edgcomb, Bob was a graduate of Knoxville High School and Elmira Business Institute. A Veteran of World War II serving in the South Pacific, Bob attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. Bob served as Postmaster in Knoxville for 25 years and also worked at W.H. Edgcomb and Sons in Knoxville.
He was a 70 year member and Past Master of Cowanesque Lodge #351 F & AM and Coudersport Consistory A.A.S.R. A long time scouter, Bob served as Cubmaster of Pack 22; former member of Knoxville-Deerfield Volunteer Fire Company, member of Howard S. Lines VFW, Knoxville, former Knoxville Borough Council member, an active volunteer for Little League Baseball, local historian, and always active in civic matters.
Survived by his wife of 63 years, Hazel Perry Edgcomb; son Brian W. (Cheryl) Edgcomb, Knoxville, Pa.; daughter Donna J. (Doug) Kosa, Ulysses, Pa.; grandchildren Shannon M. (David) Kemp, Knoxville, James R. (Michelle) Edgcomb, Lawrenceville, Joshua Kosa, Ulysses, Elaine (Jeremy) King, Charlotte, N.C., and Kaitlyn (Matthew) Long, Genesee, Pa.; four great-grandsons Christian, Coen and Carsyn Kemp and Kaleb Long; special nieces and nephew Hilma (Keith) Cooper, Wellsboro, Pa., Mary Williams, Elmira, N.Y., Judy (John) Griggs, Haymarket, Va., and Alan (Diane) Forsberg, Wellsville, N.Y. Bob was predeceased by his sister Helen Edgcomb Forsberg, and is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, several cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. The family respectfully requests no flowers. Memorial donations may be sent to Cub Scout Pack 22, c/o Brandi Fitzwater, Treasurer, 4410 Rt. 49, Knoxville, PA, 16928.
Arrangements are in care of the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, Pa.
Dear Homeland Security Partners,
Haitian Earthquake Disaster Email Scams and Search Engine Poisoning Campaigns (http://www.us-cert.gov/
US-CERT would like to warn users of potential email scams and search engine poisoning campaigns that may circulate regarding the Haitian Earthquake disaster. The scam emails may contain links or attachments which may direct users to phishing or malware-laden websites. Fraudulent search engine results may return similar malicious web links to phishing and malware websites.
US-CERT encourages users to take the following measures to protect themselves:
Thank you,
Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
(202) 282-9310
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Dr. Tahara to leave BRMC and pursue private practice
Dr. Robert W. Tahara, vein specialist, plans to leave his position at Bradford Regional Medical Center to pursue private practice.
Tahara, head of Allegheny Vein & Vascular, said he’s leaving for a “multitude of reasons,” and he will no longer be employed by BRMC by the beginning of April.
BRMC being sued in federal court for alleged fraud, paying kickbacks to doctors
Bradford Regional Medical Center is being sued in federal court for alleged fraud, and allegedly paying kickbacks to doctors Peter Vaccaro and Kamran Saleh for referring all their patients to BRMC.
The lawsuit, filed in July of 2004 by doctors Dilbagh Singh, V. Rao Nadella, Paul Kirsch and Martin Jacobs against BRMC, V&S Medical Associates, Vaccaro and Saleh, is still pending in federal court in Erie before Judge Maurice Cohill. The doctors are suing under the Federal False Claims Act, as well as the Stark Law and Medicare anti-kickback statute.
PEMA participated in a conference call earlier today with the Department of Homeland Security on the Haiti response. DHS and FEMA are working with the US Department of State (lead agency) for response coordination.
Private offers of assistance continue to be directed to the following website:
Center for International Disaster Information http://www.cidi.org/incident/
The following information was provided through the DHS Volunteer and Donations section.
In times of great need individuals, voluntary organizations, faith-based groups, private entities, and others from around the world desire to help disaster survivors cope with the upheaval in their lives. These potential donors may be interested in assisting generally with contributing their finances, time, goods, or transportation. We’re all well aware of the importance of effectively marshalling these donated resources not only for the benefit of the intended recipients, but also to efficiently manage the response and recovery effort. This email presents four topics for your awareness: (1) proper “one voice” donations messaging to interested donors, (2) proper referrals for those seeking to donate, (3) the benefits that may come from maintaining situational awareness of donations activities coming from your jurisdiction, and (4) Other Resources.
“One Voice” Messaging to Interested Donors
Emergency Managers and others receiving inquiries from potential donors can play a large role in educating the public on how to properly respond to disasters. The general messages include: (1) cash is best, (2) do not deploy to the disaster site without specific approvals, and (3) know what to collect before collecting goods (clothing, for example, is generally not a desired donation). For a detailed explanation of these points, please refer to the following website: http://www.interaction.org/
Referrals for Those Seeking to Donate
CIDI has established a dedicated page to coordinate Haiti support at: http://www.cidi.org/incident/
More specifically: To donate cash to a responding organization (preferred): http://www.interaction.org/
To donate goods: http://www.cidi.org/input/
To donate time: http://www.cidi.org/input/
Benefits of Maintaining Jurisdictional Awareness of Donations Activity
Emergency Managers can play an important role in helping guide the donations effort not only by sharing the proper messages, but also by maintaining an awareness of donations activities in their jurisdictions. Why? Because the donors identified in the following days are potential donors when events strike closer to home. Additionally, groups that have exerted tremendous effort and resources to gather goods often find roadblocks to fulfilling their desire to donate (transporting to Haiti, for example). These groups sometimes turn to emergency management expecting assistance. The better guidance they receive in the beginning of their efforts, the more understanding they will be when faced with challenges.
Other Resources that May be Needed
Family Reunification – The International Committee of the Red Cross just opened its family/friends unification website, which allows both those in Haiti and those outside Haiti to list their contact information in hopes the other side checks the appropriate list. There is also an option for an active search should the sought-after person not appear on the list.
http://www.familylinks.icrc.
Family Reunification – State Department Operations Center Helpline at 888-407-4747
Media Inquiries – Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI) at 202-821-1983
UPDATE ON PA-TF1 AND THE US&R RESPONSE
Emergency Response Update: Ten federal (10) Urban Search and Rescue Teams and one US&R Incident Support Team have been deployed to Haiti. The Pennsylvania Task Force 1 (PA-TF1) is conducting contingency planning and readiness assessments of all resources in anticipation of further engagement of additional US&R system resources. No resource requests have been received for Pennsylvania and emergency response agencies have been advised not to self-deploy resources unless officially requested.
OTHER OFFICIAL SITES
Official U.S. Department of State website. Contains contact information for those looking for family members, as well as donation information. http://www.state.gov/
Official U.S. Department of State blogsite called, “A Disaster in Haiti and How You Can Help”. Contains information on ways to provide assistance. http://blogs.state.gov/index.
Official U.S. Department of Homeland Security website. http://www.dhs.gov/index.shtm
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