At 8:02 PM on Saturday, Kane Fire Dept. dispatched for a vehicle into a garage on Northwest Road in Wetmore Township. Caller reports no injuries.
Saturday, July 10, 2021
Kane Dispatched For Vehicle Into A Garage Crash
At 8:02 PM on Saturday, Kane Fire Dept. dispatched for a vehicle into a garage on Northwest Road in Wetmore Township. Caller reports no injuries.
Codersport ambulance was dispatched to Sweden Valley Manor
On July 10 at 6:15 pm Codersport ambulance was dispatched to Sweden Valley Manor for a patient to be transported to Cole Memorial
Smethport Fire Dept. And Phoenix EMS were dispatched to Blackberry Way and Prospect Hill for a motor vehicle accident
On July 10 at 4:53 pm Smethport Fire Dept. And Phoenix EMS were dispatched to Blackberry Way and Prospect Hill for a motor vehicle accident
WHAT HUNTERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT 2021-22 ANTLERLESS DEER LICENSES
Roulette Ambulance to Potter Game Club Road
At 2:34 PM on Saturday, Roulette ambulance has been called to Potter Game Club Road for a person ill.
Former Bradford County DA Sentenced Up To 5 Years In Sex Case
TOWANDA, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania county prosecutor who pleaded guilty to pressuring clients for sex when he was a defense attorney is headed to prison for at least 18 months.
A judge in Bradford County imposed the sentence of 18 months to 5 years on Friday for former District Attorney Chad M. Salsman.
He'd emphatically denied the allegations before pleading guilty in May to witness intimidation, promoting prostitution and obstruction of justice. Read more....
Genevieve L. Taylor, 88, of Smethport, formerly of Port Allegany, PA.
TIOGA COUNTY LYME DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP TO MEET THURSDAY, JULY 15
Catt-Little Valley graduates receive CRCF scholarships
Tina Martin Named Bradford Rotary Club President
The Rotary Club of Bradford hosted its first meeting for 2021-2022 fiscal year, Wednesday at the Pennhills Club in Bradford. William W. Chapman, outgoing president inducted Tina M. Martin as the club president for 2021-2022. Martin is currently the executive director of CARE for Children. She has been a Rotarian since 2006 and served on the board since 2016.
Cameron County Historical Society's Vintage Sale
Osceola Dispatched For Fire Alarm
At 9:59 AM on Saturday, Osceola Fire Dept. has been dispatched to an automatic fire alarm at 7654 Rt. 49.
STAND BY AT STATION per Chief 14-20. Recalled.
Hunting for some good timessss: Pennsylvania man leading searches for rattlesnakes
Altoona Mirror
Jul 10, 2021
John Hartsock
Sports Writer
jhartsock@altoonamirror.com
The Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Association began conducting competitive rattlesnake hunting events on its club grounds in the Cameron County town of Driftwood back in the 1960s.
Most of those hunts have been under the direction of the Keystone Reptile Club, whose long-time president, William Wheeler Jr., has been in charge of the hunts each June since 1993.
Wheeler also directs similar rattlesnake hunts that are put on by the Kettle Creek Hose (fire) Company in Cross Fork in Potter County in late June, and by the Monroeton Rod and Gun Club in Bradford County in mid-July. Read more.......
PA GEN ENERGY CO LLC Reports Drilling Started
PA GEN ENERGY CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Union Twp Township |
Description: PA GEN ENERGY CO LLC reports drilling started on 7/10/2021 at site SUSQ Huckleberry Pad D 2783 in Union Twp township, Tioga county |
Incident Date/Time: 2021-07-10 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
PA Drilling Permit Violations Issued
PA Permit Violation Issued to XTO ENERGY INC in Franklin Twp, Lycoming County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/09/2021 to XTO ENERGY INC in Franklin Twp, Lycoming county. 78a73(a) - GENERAL PROVISION FOR WELL CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION - Operator failed to construct and operate the well in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 78a and ensure that the integrity of the well is maintained and health, safety, environment and property are protected. |
Incident Date/Time: 2021-07-09 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to XTO ENERGY INC in Franklin Twp, Lycoming County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/09/2021 to XTO ENERGY INC in Franklin Twp, Lycoming county. 78a86 - CASING AND CEMENTING - DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING - Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days. |
Incident Date/Time: 2021-07-09 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Rome Twp, Bradford County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/09/2021 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Rome Twp, Bradford county. 78a86 - CASING AND CEMENTING - DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING - Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days. |
Incident Date/Time: 2021-07-09 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to CHIEF OIL & GAS LLC in Wilmot Twp, Bradford County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/09/2021 to CHIEF OIL & GAS LLC in Wilmot Twp, Bradford county. 78a86 - CASING AND CEMENTING - DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING - Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days. |
Incident Date/Time: 2021-07-09 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to CHIEF OIL & GAS LLC in Cherry Twp, Sullivan County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/02/2021 to CHIEF OIL & GAS LLC in Cherry Twp, Sullivan county. 78a86_ - CASING AND CEMENTING - DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING - Operator failed to plug a well under 25 Pa. Code §§ 78.91 and 78.98 after the defect could not be corrected or an alternate method was not approved by the Department. |
Incident Date/Time: 2021-07-02 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to CHIEF OIL & GAS LLC in Cherry Twp, Sullivan County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/02/2021 to CHIEF OIL & GAS LLC in Cherry Twp, Sullivan county. 78a86 - CASING AND CEMENTING - DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING - Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days. |
Incident Date/Time: 2021-07-02 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to CHIEF OIL & GAS LLC in Cherry Twp, Sullivan County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/02/2021 to CHIEF OIL & GAS LLC in Cherry Twp, Sullivan county. 78a86 - CASING AND CEMENTING - DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING - Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days. |
Incident Date/Time: 2021-07-02 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to CHIEF OIL & GAS LLC in Cherry Twp, Sullivan County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/02/2021 to CHIEF OIL & GAS LLC in Cherry Twp, Sullivan county. 78a86 - CASING AND CEMENTING - DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING - Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days. |
Incident Date/Time: 2021-07-02 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Ridgway Man Extradited for Attempted Murder In Randolph
RANDOLPH — A Ridgway, Pa., resident was extradited back to Cattaraugus County on Friday from Pennsyvlania in connection with an attempted murder that occurred at an earlier date.
Cattaraugus County sheriff’s deputies reported that George A. Hollobaugh was being charged with second-degree attempted murder in connection with allegedly attempting to set a woman on fire in May. He was being held in Pennsylvania on an unrelated charged.
He was arraigned in Little Valley Town Court and was sent to Cattaraugus County Jail on $100,000 cash bail and $200,000 bond. He is to be in town of Randolph court at a later date.
Michele Shaffer, 47, of 130 Greeves St., Kane, PA
Michele Shaffer
Michele Shaffer, 47, of 130 Greeves St., Kane, PA, died Thursday (July 8) at her residence.
She was born on Sept. 2, 1973 in Kane the daughter of Theresa (Tina) Shaffer, who survives.
Michele enjoyed spending time with her friends, loved her cat Cuddles and had participated in the Special Olympics.
In addition to her mother and her cat Cuddles, she was survived by one Brother Thomas "Jude" (Francis) Shaffer of Monksville, SC; Nieces Sarah and Courtney Shaffer; one uncle, two aunts and several cousins.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com
Memorial donations may be made to the Kane Volunteer Fire Dept, the Special Olympics or through the funeral home website to help the family offset the costs of the funeral.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of services.
Kenneth H. Maxson, 88, of 11 Pennsylvania Ave., Friendship, formerly of 8561 Stewart Road, West Clarksville
Kenneth H. Maxson
loving husband, father, grandfather
FRIENDSHIP - Kenneth H. Maxson, 88, of 11 Pennsylvania Ave., Friendship and a former longtime resident of 8561 Stewart Road, West Clarksville, passed away Wednesday (July 7, 2021) at Cuba Memorial Hospital's Palliative Care Unit, after a lengthy illness.
Born on July 31, 1932, in Weston's Mills, he was a son of Clair and Lora Jarrett Maxson. On Aug. 4, 1953, in Shinglehouse, Pa., he married his wife of 67 years, the former Phyllis J. Smith, who survives.
Ken was a graduate of Shinglehouse High School,US Army Veteran
Class of 1951. From 1952-54 he served in the U.S. Army.
He had been employed in the oil fields, owned his own floor cleaning business and lastly, was an auto parts clerk for Grand Prix Auto Parts, in Salamanca, prior to his retirement.
He was a lifetime member and past chief of the West Clarksville Volunteer Fire Department; a founding member of the West Clarksville Ambulance Service; the Wednesday Night Sloppy Joes Card Club; Cuba American Legion Post 655; and the St. Stephens Club in Olean.
Ken enjoyed hunting, music and dancing.
In addition to his wife, Phyllis, he is survived by three daughters, Lisa Yates of Belmont, Leslie Maxson of Atlantic Highlands, N.J. and Laurie (David) Johnson of Friendship; six grandchildren, Philip, Jessica, Erica, Ryan, Jillian and Elena; several great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; a sister, Jane Stebbins of Fort Myers, Fla.; several nieces and nephews; a son-in-law, Rod Yates of Clarksville.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Joel Maxson in 1997; two brothers, Brad Maxson and Erie Maxson; and a sister, Beverly Gross-Worden.
Friends will be received from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday (July 10, 2021) at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull St., Cuba, at which time a memorial service will be held. The Rev. Richard Keel, will officiate.
Burial will be in West Clarksville Cemetery, Clarksville.
Memorials if desired, may be made to the West Clarksville Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 132, West Clarksville, NY 14786, or to the Allegany County Office of the Aging, 6085 State Route 19 N., Belmont, NY 14813.
Fox Township Dispatched For One Vehicle Crash on Skyline Drive
At 8:00 AM on Saturday, Fox Township was called to a vehicle crash with entrapment on Skyline Drive.
Friday, July 9, 2021
Come to Galeton and Save $$$ At North Central Supply And The Shops of Quarter West
Berwyn R. Wilcox, 87, of Mansfield, PA.
Lois Mae (Herr) Bogie 93, Of Wellsboro, PA.
Liberty Township Supervisors Regular Meeting on July 8, 2021
Liberty Township
Liberty Township, McKean County
Route 155 Building
July 8, 2021
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE
The regular meeting of the Liberty Township Supervisors was called to order at 8:30 AM by Chairman, Dick Brown. Also present were Supervisor Neil Shepard and secretary, Cindy Speeth.
REPORTS:
1. Ambulance Report for June, 2021 had 20 calls.
2. Fire Report for June, 2021 - There were 7 calls for Liberty Township.
3. Secretary’s Regular Meeting Report for June 10, 2021 was presented and unanimously accepted on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Chairman Brown.
4. Treasurer’s Report for the month of July, 2021 was presented and
unanimously accepted on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by
Chairman Brown. Chairman Brown stated that in the General Fund there were bills paid in the amount of $52,889.45, revenues received in the amount of $77,483.91 and a balance of $168,766.09. In the State Fund there were bills paid in the amount of $7,249.21 and a balance of $179,736.36. In the Sewer Fund there was a balance of $2,880.18.
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. PSATS News Bulletin was presented by Chairman Brown.
All correspondence was made available to the public.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Supervisors signed the County Liquid Fuels Application.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. We received an email from Caterpillar Financial with our final payoff figure of $13,575.59 for our excavator. The secretary was asked to make out the final check.
PUBLIC CONCERNS:
None
As no further business was brought before the Board, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:40 a.m. on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Chairman Brown.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lucinda Speeth
Secretary/ Treasurer
William H. Larson, 84, of Duke Center, PA
William H. Larson
William H. Larson, 84, of Duke Center, PA, passed away at home, on Friday, July 9, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 372 East Main Street, at 1:00 pm funeral services will be held with Rev. Rick Price, Pastor of the Bradford Church of Christ officiating. Military Honors by members of the Smethport American Legion will be accorded in McKean Memorial Park.
A complete obituary will be available and published Monday.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com.
Harold R. Johnston, 86, of Crosby, PA
Harold R. Johnston
Smethport - Harold R. Johnston, 86, of Crosby, PA, passed away Wednesday (July 7, 2021) at Penn Highlands Elk, St. Marys, PA.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Dennis A. Maynard, 74, of Smethport, PA
Dennis A. Maynard
Dennis A. Maynard, 74, of Smethport, PA, passed away Thursday (July 8, 2021) at Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
There will be no visitation or services at this time. A Celebration of Denny’s Life will be held at a later date and time to be announced.
A full obituary will appear next week.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
TCC Customer 1,000 Celebration.
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[Bill Gesrki Chatting with Tri-Co Connections and TCREC executives and invited guests] |
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[Aaron Young Explains the Fiber Installation Process] |
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[Bill Gerski shaking hands with 1,000th Customer - Travis and Shawna McKeirman] |