Saturday, September 25, 2021
UPMC Cole Express Care Closed Sunday
Rollover Crash on Highland Road
Fully Involved House Fire at
John F. Gannon, 93, of Bradford, PA.
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World War II Veteran |
Coudersport ambulance was dispatched to Hill St
On September 25, at 3:07 pm Coudersport ambulance was dispatched to Hill St. for a man fallen off a ladder
Wanted: To start immediately, nightly caregiver
Wanted: To start immediately, nightly caregiver (1:00am-10:00am) for our beloved mother in her home, to fetch her ice (her favorite snack) when she wakes up, or reassure her when she hears a noise.
Please send name, plus any experience and references, via text to 724-388-8630 or via email to aptroutman@gmail.com. --
Roulette Ambulance Dispatched For Traumatic Injury
At 1:50 PM on Saturday, Roulette Ambulance has been dispatched to Card Creek Road for a person cut in the knee with a chainsaw.
Galeton Dispatched For Land Rescue
At 11:27 AM on Saturday, Galeton Fire Dept. dispatched for a land rescue of a child with a femur fracture on Ensley Road. Assist ambulance. LZ for Life Net 7-7.
PRIZE-WINNING NOVELIST TO READ AT PITT-BRADFORD
Prize-winning novelist Katy Yocom will read from her work next week at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
Kinzua Bridge State Park Complex Programs for the Week of October 2-8
Causer to Offer Veterans Services at Local Offices
BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is again offering area veterans the opportunity to work with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they get the services and support they need.
Due to changes initiated by the American Legion, appointments in the Bradford and Kane offices will be conducted virtually via a tablet.
Appointments are required for meetings with the Legion representative, whether they are in person, by phone or by tablet. The schedule for September is as follows:
Coudersport office: Thursday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Coudersport office is located at 107 S. Main St. Please call 814-274-9769 to schedule an appointment.
Bradford office: Wednesday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Bradford office is located at 78 Main St., first floor. Please call 814-362-4400 to schedule an appointment.
Kane office: Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Kane office is located at 55 Fraley St. Please call 814-837-0880 to schedule an appointment.
Assistance is available with issues such as compensation, education, pension, health care and death benefits. Veterans need not be a member of the American Legion to participate.
OPEN HOUSE TO INFORM PUBLIC ABOUT CWD
UPMC Dermatologist: Fall Into Healthy Skin Sabrina Mikita, MD Dermatology, UPMC
SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started
SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Middlebury Twp Township |
Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 9/18/2021 at site Cruttenden 846 31HU 53604 in Middlebury Twp township, Tioga county |
Incident Date/Time: 2021-09-18 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Middlebury Twp Township |
Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 9/17/2021 at site Cruttenden 846 32HU 53605 in Middlebury Twp township, Tioga county |
Incident Date/Time: 2021-09-17 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Middlebury Twp Township |
Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 9/17/2021 at site Cruttenden 846 30HU 53603 in Middlebury Twp township, Tioga county |
Incident Date/Time: 2021-09-17 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Middlebury Twp Township |
Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 9/17/2021 at site Cruttenden 846 34HU 53607 in Middlebury Twp township, Tioga county |
Incident Date/Time: 2021-09-17 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Middlebury Twp Township |
Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 9/17/2021 at site Cruttenden 846 33HU 53606 in Middlebury Twp township, Tioga county |
Incident Date/Time: 2021-09-17 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
Kane Dispatched For Vehicle Fire
At 7:59 AM on Saturday, Kane Fire Dept. has been called to 14 Castlebrook Drive for an outside vehicle fire.
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Friday, September 24, 2021
Angelica & MTS Dispatched For Possible Crash
Coudersport, Roulette & Port Allegany Answer Possible Structure Fire at Big Oaks Inn
9/24/21 12:45:09 2021-00032126 STRUCTURE FIRE, 515 E SECOND ST, COUDERSPORT BORO, FIRE UPSTAIRS IN MOTEL
Units rerouted from the MVA on rt 44 and additional units from Port Allegany Sta. 3( RIT ), Two Engines from Roulette 46, Truck 48 under the command of AC Glenn Dunn II laid in from a nearby hydrant and investigated.
It was found that a motor had burnt up and the smoke went throughout the ductwork of the building to the second floor and was visible.
Crews where able to isolate the situation and had it under control in short amount of time and checked for extension of the fire- Crews found none and returned Mutual Aid depts...
Dept 48 returned a short time later.
All units where in Quarters and Available by 1530 hours.
It was reported while at the scene of the Fire a motorist drove over our supply line ( 5" Hose ). Unless a properly authorized individual directs you to do so, It's Illegal,
PLEASE STOP YOU COULD JEOPARDIZE fire fighting operations and hurt or severely injury someone.
Three Vehicle Crash on Route 44 in Hebron Township Friday Injures 4
Coudersport Vol FireDept
9/24/21 12:30:07 2021-00032121 MVA 1571 ROUTE 44 N, HEBRON TWP 2 Vehicle crash with 4 PT's. that ended up in the Tall Pines Mercantile parking lot into a unattended parked vehicle.
Just prior to units arriving on scene our dept was dispatched to a structure fire in Box 48-02- CDSPT Boro.
Chief 48 Phelps had command of the crash and Rescue 48 continued in to this scene and tended to PT's and extrication of two.
Engine 48-2 re-routed to the fire with additional units from Roulette 46, Port Allegany sta.3( RIT).
RT 44 was shut down while crews worked to free/treat the injured.
All Pts except 1( he refused treatment ) were transported to Olean General Hospital. Assisted at the scene by Austin 44, Cdspt 49, Shiglehouse 39 (2)ambulance's, Medics from Cdspt and Olean. PSP Cdspt, Kightlinger, Blacks Towing services and PennDot.
James R. Johnson, age 81, of Knoxville, PA
James R. Johnson
James R. Johnson, age 81, of Knoxville, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at UPMC Wellsboro.
Born April 7, 1940 in Elkland, PA, he was the son of the late Jesse Johnson and Virginia Smith.
Jim was an equipment operator for PennDot and retired after 35 years of service.
He married Sandra G. Beebe and shared 61 years together. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking and life; he was always a happy guy.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Sandra; his sons, Mike and Sandra of Little Marsh, Mark of Little Marsh and Jamie and Kelly of Pine City; two granddaughters, Tammy and Charlei Johnson; one great granddaughter, Caitlin Kent; his siblings, Joy and Lynn Clark, Jane Abplanalp, Donna Ianson and Jerry and Brenda Johnson and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded by his parents and his step mother, Loretta Johnson. Private family services will be held at their convenience. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home.
Michael Sturm Comilla, 55, Of Clearwater, Fl.
Marjorie E. Coscia, 76, of Eldred, PA
Marjorie E. Coscia
Marjorie E. Coscia, 76, of Eldred, PA passed on Wednesday (September 22nd, 2021) at home surrounded by her loving family.
She resided on Long Island in New York state prior to moving to the Eldred area in 1976 to live a different way of life in the rural countryside.
She was married to her husband Richard for over 58 years and had been employed as the office manager at the Eldred Health Center for many years.
Marjorie enjoyed sewing and baking as well as canning and gardening on the family farm, where she also enjoyed watching the wildlife, especially the birds and the deer. She also loved her many rescue dogs.
Surviving in addition to her husband are six children, Marjorie (Robert), Kay (Raymond), Andrew (Kathy) , Christine (Jay), Jonathan, and Danielle as well as eleven grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three siblings, Albert, Donna, and Alice and their children.
In addition to her parents Albert and Dorothy, she was preceded in death by her son, Ricky.
Private funeral services are going to be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to a local SPCA of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.framefuneralhome.com
David E. “Huey” Hughes, 68, of Wright Road, Eldred, PA
David Hughes
David E. “Huey” Hughes, 68, of Wright Road, Eldred, PA passed away on Monday (Sept. 20, 2021) at his home.
Born Feb. 20, 1953, in Pottstown, he was a son of Elmer David Hughes and Edna Mae Long Delophane. On July 7, 1989, in Elkton, Md., he married Joyce Ann Baker, who preceded him in death on May 11, 2019.
David was a 1971 graduate of Pottstown High School and later received his nursing credentials from Alfred University in 1994.
He began his career as a truck driver and had been employed by Venezia Trucking, Swan Oil Co., Prime Inc. and US Express prior to going back to school later in life and becoming a licensed practical nurse, after which he had been employed at the Sena Kean Manor in Smethport and the Dickinson Center in addition to performing in-home health care up until his retirement.
Huey loved music and earlier in life he had been active with sound engineering for several different bands. He was also member of the Van Club. He was also a lifelong sports fan, especially all the Philadelphia teams in addition to enjoying NASCAR and Jimmy Johnson.
In addition to playing sports in high school he also was a successful coach for the baseball and football teams of his children, leading their football team the Pottstown Patriots to three championships and the Type Set Printing Baseball Team to two championships.
Surviving are four children, David M. (Alison) Hughes of Smethport, Tamara Wilkinson fiancé of Jimmy Keim of Douglasville,, Tony Hurst of Clarksburg, W.Va., Larry Hurst of Eldred; and four grandchildren, Leland Hughes, Elijah Stuckey, Mia Wilkinson and Nina Wilkinson.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Hughes.
A celebration of life will be held at United Christian Church in East Smethport on Oct. 2 at 1 p.m.
Rev. Freda Mae Pytcher, 89, of Jamestown, NY
Middlebury and Wellsoboro were dispatched to 10347 RT. 287 for a one car MVA
On September 24, at 7:10 pm Middlebury and Wellsoboro were dispatched to 10347 RT. 287 for a one car MVA. The vehicle crashed into a guardrail car is off the roadway with one individual with One BLS Injury
Senator Cris Dush's Mission Report

In this Update:
- Local Elections Officials, Advocates Testify on Bipartisan Election Reform Bill
- Senate Hearing on School COVID Policy Reveals Ongoing Frustration with State Agencies
- Legislative Reapportionment Commission Alters Decision on Counting of Prisoners
- Senate Acts to Extend Ida State Disaster Emergency, Access to Recovery Aid
- Dush Bill Provides Relief for Municipalities, Government Agencies from Costly Document Requests
- Amendment to County Code Voted Out of Local Government Committee
- Senate Votes to Implement Low-Interest Loans to Fire Companies Approved by Voters
- Bill Limiting Firefighter Exposure to PFAS, Safeguarding Environment Approved by Senate
Two additional COVID -19 deaths in Allegany County
RE: Two additional COVID -19 deaths in Allegany County
DATE: September 24, 2021
News Release:
An 88-year-old female and a 91-year old male are the 62nd and 63rd Allegany County residents to pass away as a result of COVID-19.
The Allegany County Department of Health (ACDOH) is sad to report to our residents and community there have been two additional COVID-19 related deaths bringing our total to 63. We extend our deepest condolences to their families, and we ask that you respect the families’ privacy during this difficult time.
It is imperative that Allegany County residents continue to wear a mask, follow social/physical distancing protocols when possible, wash your hands often to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and get vaccinated.
If you have general COVID-19 questions, you may also call the Allegany County Department of Health at (585)268-9250 for more information.
#GET VACCINATED
Coudersport Ambulance to Mapleview Lane
At 1:52 PM on Friday, Coudersport ambulance has been called to Mapleview Lane for a patient with foot pain.
NPRC approved for scholarship and tuition reimbursement for Early Childhood Education Programs
Coudersport Rotary Club Members Celebrate 25th Anniversary
Coudersport Rotary Club members, past Rotarians, family members, Borough representatives, and Adelphia representatives, met on Monday, September 20th, 2021, at the CARP Park pavilion and held a picnic to celebrate the 25th year anniversary of the installation of the playground at CARP Park. The picnic was held to honor the Rotarians and Adelphia members who had put so much time and effort into providing this playground to the community and to thank the Borough employees for 25 years of maintenance. Below you can see a fun, rough re-creation of the photo from the June 12, 1996, issue of the Potter-Leader Enterprise.
Coudersport, Roulette Dispatched To Structure Fire at Big Oaks Inn
At 12:44 PM on Friday, Coudersport Fire Dept. has been dispatched to the Big Oaks Inn at 515 East Second Street for a structure fire. 2 Engines requested from Roulette to the scene.
ROUTE 6 IS REPORTED CLOSED.
1:56 PM--One lane traffic reported.
OGH, BRMC foundations to host “A Girl’s Night IN!”
City of Bradford Police Take Man into Custody on Warrants
209 High Street
Bradford, PA 16701
Arrest Date:
Thursday, September 23, 2021 - 11:00am
Charges:
(1) Count Fleeing and Eluding and McKean County Bench Warrant
On September 23rd, 2021 Pennsylvania Game Commission and Pennsylvania Waterways Conservation Officers were attempting to locate an individual on summary arrest warrants in the area of High St.
They observed a known male Lane Haynes Jr. at 209 High Street and knew him to have active arrest warrants from the McKean County Sheriffs Department and Bradford Township Police Department. City of Bradford Police units were called to the scene and took Lane Haynes Jr. into custody.
PennDOT McKean/Elk County Maintenance work schedule for the week of September 27 – October 1, 2021
PennDOT Cameron/Potter County Maintenance Work Schedule for the Week of September 27 – October 1, 2021
Coudersport dispatched to 1571 Rt. 44 North for a two car MVA
On September 24 at 12:31 pm Coudersport Fire Dept. & EMS were dispatched to 1571 Rt. 44 North for a two car MVA.
Three people are reported injured. Additional ambulances dispatched. Air medical standby requested. Four injuries have been reported.
2 Ambulances requested from Shinglehouse.
Two air medical helicopters have been dispatched to the scene.
DEP Announces $750,000 in Grants for Environmental Educational Projects
Free webinar on how to apply in October
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that $750,000 in available grant funding is available for environmental education projects.
Additionally, DEP will hold a free webinar on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM regarding this grant funding and staff will review the application process, offer tips, and answer questions. Registration is required.
Environmental Education Grants are available to schools, colleges, nonprofit community and environmental organizations, county conservation districts, and businesses.
“This grant opportunity assists educators in their efforts to inform residents and visitors on ways to maintain the health and beauty of Pennsylvania,” said DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell.
While all education project topics are considered, water quality, climate change, and environmental justice are priority areas. Project examples include tours, demonstrations, and hands-on learning experiences and workshops on stream monitoring, rain gardens, wetlands, green infrastructure, and other watershed stewardship; solar and other renewable energy, alternative transportation, energy conservation, and other approaches to address climate change; and improving air quality and community and municipal partnerships to address local environmental challenges. For more examples, see the grant awardees that received 2021-22 funding.
Projects with a local focus may receive up to $3,000 and regional or statewide initiatives may receive up to $20,000. Projects that engage students and teachers at the local, state, and national levels may be awarded up to $85,000.
Applications must be submitted through eGrants (first-time users will need to register.) This grant round has an application deadline of Friday, December 10, 2021, by 11:59 PM. Instructions are available at Environmental Education Grants.
The Environmental Education Grants program was established by the Environmental Education Act of 1993, which mandates setting aside 5% of the pollution fines and penalties DEP collects annually for environmental education in Pennsylvania. More than 2,020 organizations have received more than $11 million in grants since the program began.
Cameron County Mud Run Saturday, October 9th
STILL BRINGING IT BACK
NEW LOCATION: 136 Old Portage Road, Emporium Pa 15834
Saturday, October 9th
Cameron County Mud Run
Free admission, there will be food trucks.
Nam Knights and Rich Valley Wines will be serving alcohol.
Participants can begin entering at 9am. The mud run will begin at 2pm. Please share to spread the word on the updated event. We will have waivers that must be signed by participants and spectators before you enter the property.
If you have any questions please message me, Austin Smoker
You may also contact Jack Smoker @ 814-389-5635
Thank you.
https://www.facebook.com/mudrun
If you have any questions please message Jack Smoker at 814-389-5635
Sponsorship is available! If you or your business would like to help sponsor this event, reach out to us at 814-389-5635. The sponsor fee will be $100 per year. We will have a 2’x 6’ vinyl banner made with the business name and logo on it . This will be hung at every event in 2021/ 2022. The deadline is September 25.
Cameron County Mud Run t-shirts Colors available: black, white, yellow, orange, and pink Sizes: youth: x-small, small, medium, large Adult: small, medium, large, x-large, 2x-large Please direct message Julie Smoker with pre-sale orders or stop into Sunny Side Boutique 10am-6pm Monday through Friday. $12 per shirt on pre-sale Shirts will be for sale at event for $15 Thank you
Roulette cleanup days are today and tomorrow
Roulette Township
Just reminding everyone that cleanup days are today and tomorrow. Please take advantage of this time to get rid of the junk we all seem to accumulate. Thank you
Austin Ambulance to School Street
At 11:33 AM on Friday, Austin Ambulance has been called to School Street for an unknown medical call.
September 25, 2021 is National Hunting and Fishing Day
Ulysses Dispatched For Fire Alarm
At 11:21 AM on Friday, Ulysses Fire Dept. has been dispatched to 471 Pusher Siding Road for an automatic fire alarm.
Report nothing showing from exterior.
THURSDAY Update: COVID-19 Numbers Soaring
Potter County Today
September 23rd, 2021
Coronavirus case counts across the region continue to rise. Potter County had 26 new cases diagnosed between Tuesday and Thursday.
Twelve COVID-19 patients are hospitalized at UPMC Cole, with one in intensive care. There have now been 1,467 documented cases and 29 COVID-related deaths in Potter County.
Of greater concern is the growing “active” case count in the county, which stands at 128 and rising. Those are cases in which the victim has contracted the disease over the past two weeks and is considered highly contagious. Pa. Dept. of Health (DOH) estimates that the number of people carrying the virus in a locale is likely four or more times higher than the reported cases. However, the department no longer releases information on “active” case counts per community.
Testing is available at UPMC Cole for physician-referred patients. Tests are also being administered at Buchanan Brothers Pharmacy (visit the website here or call 1-800-635-8611) and Rite Aid Pharmacy (visit the website here or call 814-274-0439).
Meanwhile, between Tuesday and Thursday there were 46 cases and one more COVID-related death in neighboring Cattaraugus County, N.Y., where the count now stands at 6,728 cases and 97 deaths. Lycoming County had 154 more cases with two more fatalities (13,935 cases and 316 deaths). Tioga County reported 75 more cases (3,733 cases, 116 deaths); Allegany County, N.Y., 33 new cases and one more fatality (4,019 cases, 93 deaths); McKean, 38 cases (4,258 cases, 76 deaths); Cameron, 5 cases (395 cases, 10 deaths); Clinton, 54 cases and one more fatality (4,214 cases, 71 deaths); and Elk, 30 new cases and one fatality (3,461 cases, 48 deaths).
Potter County now has a vaccination rate of 43 percent (5,538) among residents age 18 and older. Statewide, 80.5 percent have been inoculated. UPMC Cole offers the vaccine to eligible patients at its outpatient offices.
To schedule an appointment for an adult, call 814-274-5460; for pediatric patients, call 814-274-9198. Buchanan Brothers Pharmacy in Coudersport administers the vaccine by appointment; call 814-274-8660. Rite Aid pharmacies continue to book appointments. To access the online reservation form, click here.
Statewide, there has been a 250-percent increase in the number of children who have been infected since early August. In recent days, some 28 percent of all cases have been diagnosed in children.
PA Permit Violations Issued
PA Permit Violation Issued to CABOT OIL & GAS CORP in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 9/23/2021 to CABOT OIL & GAS CORP in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna 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: 2021-09-23 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to CABOT OIL & GAS CORP in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 9/23/2021 to CABOT OIL & GAS CORP in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna 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: 2021-09-23 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Capitol Update by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint)
As chairman of the House Majority Policy Committee, I led a tour and roundtable discussion at the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center in Bucks County last week. The facility is considered one of the most successful biotech incubators in the country. It offers an environment that allows 50-100 scientists to work with entrepreneurs to turn life science ideas into something useful for society. You can watch the roundtable discussion here.
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Continuing my effort to bring additional high-speed internet service to rural communities like ours, I recently introduced bipartisan legislation to commit $100 million in federal stimulus funding to the effort. House Bill 1766 would direct the money to the Unserved High-Speed Broadband Funding Program, which was created last year through legislation I also authored. The program is administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority and provides grants in support of broadband expansion in areas most in need of these services. The pandemic has only reinforced what we have known for a long time – a lack of high-speed internet service puts rural communities and those of us who live here at a significant disadvantage. Students have fewer tools to learn, businesses are less competitive and patients are further limited in their health care options. This investment would represent a serious commitment to broadband expansion across the Commonwealth. The bill is pending consideration by the House Consumer Affairs Committee. |
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State Lawmakers, Officials Visit Kinzua Bridge State Park
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Last week, I was happy to welcome members of the House Tourism and Recreational Development Committee, and the House Game and Fisheries Committee, to the district when they visited Kinzua Bridge State Park. We were also joined by DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and DCNR Deputy Secretary for Parks and Forestry John Norbeck. The park and visitor center, which opened just over five years ago, has been a great asset to our region! |
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Firearms Safety and Rights Seminar Set for Oct. 18 I am joining Rep. Clint Owlett in hosting a Firearms Safety and Rights Seminar at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, at Tri-Town Volunteer Fire Company, 810 SR 49, Ulysses. We’ll be joined by Potter County District Attorney Andy Watson and Trooper Sierra Rose of the Pennsylvania State Police for a discussion of the state’s concealed carry laws, the Castle Doctrine and other valuable information regarding state gun laws. Please RSVP by visiting www.RepCauser.com or by calling the Coudersport office at 814-274-9769. |
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Potter County Senior Citizens Expo Friday, Oct. 8
Please join us on Friday, Oct. 8, for the Potter County Senior Citizens Expo! The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Roulette Fire Hall, 12 River St., Roulette. The event is free to attend, and lunch will be provided. State, county and local exhibitors will be on hand to distribute information and answer questions about a variety of issues. Health screenings will also be offered, and door prize drawings will be held at 11:30 a.m. Due to the expo, our offices in Coudersport and Bradford will be closed all day on Friday, Oct. 8. The offices in Kane (814-837-0880) and Harrisburg (717-787-5075) will remain open. For more information about the senior expos, contact Causer’s Coudersport office at 814-274-9769. Information is also available at RepCauser.com or on Facebook at Facebook.com/RepCauser. |
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Voting Rights Protection Act Reintroduced
A comprehensive election reform measure vetoed earlier this year by Gov. Tom Wolf has been reintroduced in the state House. A key component of the bill – to expand voter ID guidelines to require all voters to present ID each time they cast a ballot – was initially cited by the governor as a main reason for his veto, but he has subsequently said he is open to expanded ID requirements. The Voting Rights Protection Act, now House Bill 1800, would expand ID requirements but also ensure ALL registered voters can comply by calling on counties and the Department of State to issue durable voter registration identification cards, similar to those already provided. Voters also would be able to use other types of identification, including their state-issued driver license or ID card. Like the prior version of the bill, the measure also includes other security enhancements, improved uniformity in voting practices across all 67 counties and enhanced voter access. Learn more here. |
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Policy Committee Visits PA Biotechnology Center
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Also last week, the committee
visited the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base-Willow Grove in
Montgomery County and participated in a roundtable discussion about
ongoing water contamination issues in the area. You can watch that roundtable discussion here.
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The Center for Dairy Excellence is now accepting applications for a second round of funding through the Dairy Excellence Grant Program. This is a competitive grant program that offers up to 50%, or a maximum matching level of $5,000, to approved dairy farms. Improvement projects can include anything related to improving dairy farm efficiency, cow comfort, milking facilities, housing facilities or feeding systems. The project should focus on improving milk production per cow and/or enhancing overall farm profitability and efficiency. The deadline to apply is Oct. 15. More information is available here. |