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Mansfield state police look for tractor thieves….icy roads blamed for a couple of traffic accidents…Republican lawmaker calls for 50% reduction in gasoline tax….
Sunday’s high, 30; Overnight low 14
MON-MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH PEAKS OF SUN.BREEZY, HIGH 46
MON NIGHT-MOSTLY CLOUDY, LOW 36
TUE-MOSTLY CLOUDY, HIGH 51
TUE NIGHT-CLEAR, LOW 40
WED-MOSTLY SUNNY, HIGH 54
WED NIGHT-MOSTLY CLEAR, LOW 41
Tioga County
Mansfield based state police are looking for the person or person responsible for a tractor theft and farm vandalism. Troopers were called to Gas Company Road in Charleston Township last Tuesday morning on a report of a tractor parked on the road. When they arrived, the owner, Roger Marble was already on scene and reported the blue Ford tractor had been stolen from his farm. He drove the tractor back to the farm and discovered someone had let all of the cows out of their stations. Police say they have no positive leads but the investigation is continuing.
A Lewisburg man escaped injury when his 2021 Chevrolet Equinox rolled over last Wednesday afternoon in Richmond Township, Tioga County. According to Mansfield based state police Martin Gill was traveling south in the left lane of Route 15when the car went out of control on a left hand curve, and rolled over onto the driver’s side before stopping.
Potter County
Minor injuries were reported for a Shinglehouse driver following a one-vehicle crash last Wednesday evening in Hebron Township, Potter County. State police say Hunter Wilson was driving a 2007 Ford Ranger went off the south side of the road and hit a tree. Wilson was taken by UPMC Cole by Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance. He was cited for failing to have an inspection sticker.
McKean County
A Smethport woman was taken to UPMC Cole after her Ford 150XLT wrecked on Route 59 in Keating Township, McKean County. Troopers say Barbara Sherman’s truck went out of control after hitting a patch of ice. The pick up stopped after hitting an embankment. Sherman was cited for speeding.
Troopers also charged Jennifer Carpenter of Crosby with speeding after a one-vehicle mishap Wednesday morning on Route 46 in Keating Township. Police said Carpenter was going south on Route 46 in Keating Township when her Kia Rondo slid off of the ice covered road and hit a ditch before stopping. Carpenter and her passenger Casey Fuller of Smethport were using seatbelts.
DUI charges have been filed against a 59 year old Brooklyn, NY man after trooper responded to a report of an erratic driver on Route 6 just before 9:00 am last Sunday. Police claim the unnamed suspect was driving his 2017 Cadillac Escalade under the influence and was allegedly found in possession of drugs.
State police at Lewis Run arrested 325 year old Brian Swartz of Olean with drug possession after stopping his 2015 Dodge Journey on Bolivar Drive in Bradford last Sunday evening. Officers claim Swartz was found in possession of a controlled substance and related drug paraphernalia.
Elk County
Ridgway based state police failed to release the name of a Bayonne, NJ man involved in an accident just before 8:00 am Saturday on the Montmorenci Road in Jones Township Elk County. Troopers said the man was driving a Ford F650 U-Haul towing a Honda Accord during increasing rough snow storms. His truck slid off the road and hit an embankment the spun back across the road before stopping. The U-Haul had to be towed from the scene, the car was not damaged.
Troopers at Ridgway have charged a 19 year old Wilcox woman, whose name they did not reveal, with drug possession. Her 2008 Honda was pulled over on the evening of February 14 on Montmorenci Road in Ridgway Township for a traffic violation.
The theft of cable services on the Toby Road in Fox Township Elk County is being investigated by state police at Ridgway. Authorities said a modem belonging to Zito Media of Coudersport was stolen March 1 but no other details were released.
Cameron County
State police at Emporium are investigating an ID theft. Someone used personal information belonging to a 29 year old Emporium man last Thursday in an attempt to apply for unemployment compensation.
Statewide
Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-Bellefonte) took a stand against record prices at the gas pump last week by calling for a reduction in the state’s gasoline tax.Corman’s Consumer Gas Prices Relief Act coupled with a federal gas tax holiday would cut the gas tax by almost 50% through December 31, 2022. The measures would offer a critical reprieve for Pennsylvania families who have seen gas prices skyrocket over the past several weeks according to Corman.
To offset the lost revenue for road and bridge repairs, Corman’s legislation would dedicate $500 million in federal relief dollars to fund State Police operations so money would no longer need to be diverted from the Motor License Fund. In addition, the legislation would require PennDOT to issue a $650 million bond to ensure critical infrastructure projects remain funded during the period of the gas tax reduction.
Corman also supports passing a resolution calling on President Biden to institute a federal gas tax holiday. Governor Wolf called on President Biden to do the same last week.
The PA Department of Health reports, there have been 43,839 Covid 19 deaths in the state to date. Deaths in the Black Forest Broadcasting Service area to date are mostly holding steady.
Cameron 19
Elk 97 (+1)
McKean 138 (+1)
Potter 91
Tioga 190 (+1)
Allegany (NY) 151 (+3)
Cattaraugus(NY) 218 (+3)
Programs This Week by Sinnemahoning State Park
There might be snow on the ground, but the educators at Sinnemahoning State Park are ready for spring with a full line-up of programs for this week, including interpretive talks, nature walks, volunteer opportunities, and educational programs.
Thursday, March 17, 2022, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Shed Hunting for First Timers – Virtual. Get outdoors for some great exercise and to experience the thrill of the hunt while searching for deer and elk antlers on public lands. Through this “virtual” online program, first-time shed hunters can learn about deer and elk antlers, how they grow, and where and when to find them. Good for all ages. Pre-registration required in order to share the link with all participants. Pre-registration is required.
Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19, 9:00 – 10:00 AM, Coffee with the Birds. Live in the Wildlife Center classroom. Enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa, INDOORS, as we participate in a Project Feeder Watch bird count and learn about the birds visiting the feeders just outside the classroom window. No pre-registration required. Open to all ages, beginners, and expert birders alike.
Saturday, March 19, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Bluebirds, Chickadees, and More! Live in the Wildlife Center classroom. Learn about bluebirds, tree swallows, chickadees, and other cavity nesting birds, the habitats they prefer, and how you can welcome them to your yard. 1-hour PowerPoint presentation in the Wildlife Center classroom. Geared toward adults and older children, but all are welcome. NO registration required.
Saturday, March 19, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Bluebird Volunteer Meeting. Live in the Wildlife Center classroom. Help Sinnemahoning park staff monitor the bluebirds and other cavity-nesting birds. Trail volunteers will check the boxes and record information about the eggs, babies, and adult birds. If interested, please join us at the kick-off to learn the protocols for checking the boxes and to sign up for dates this season. Lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required by Thursday, March 17th.
Sunday, March 20, 1:00 – 1:30 PM, Signs of Spring at Sinnemahoning State Park – Virtual. As winter begins to loosen its grip on the land and water, signs of spring start to appear everywhere, especially if you know where to look. Take a virtual hike with the park naturalist to look for nature’s hints of the coming warm weather. Offered online as a “virtual” program via Microsoft Teams. Pre-registration is required.
Wednesday, March 23, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Ducks, Loons, and Other Migratory Waterfowl – Virtual, Learn about loons, grebes, scaups, mergansers, and other waterfowl that travel through Sinnemahoning State Park during the spring waterfowl migration. This “virtual” program will be held online and will include a photo-filled PowerPoint presentation followed by question-and-answer session. Pre-registration is required in order to share the link will all who are interested.
Thursday, March 24, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM, Homeschool Day: Birds of a Feather. Live in the Wildlife Center classroom. This is a day for the birds! Through fun, hands-on activities homeschool students will learn about birds, their adaptations, and their habitats, and contribute real data to the study of birds in our area by participating in a bird count and entering data online. Open to all students, grades K-12. Pre-registration is required by Tuesday, March 22nd.
To pre-register for a program, or for more information, please visit the online DCNR Calendar of Events at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov. If you need assistance with online registration, please call the park office 814-647-8401 and dial 0 for the front desk.
If you need an accommodation to participate in PA State Park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. With at least seven days’ notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
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Programs This Week by Sinnemahoning State Park
There might be snow on the ground, but the educators at Sinnemahoning State Park are ready for spring with a full line-up of programs for this week, including interpretive talks, nature walks, volunteer opportunities, and educational programs.
Thursday, March 17, 2022, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Shed Hunting for First Timers – Virtual. Get outdoors for some great exercise and to experience the thrill of the hunt while searching for deer and elk antlers on public lands. Through this “virtual” online program, first-time shed hunters can learn about deer and elk antlers, how they grow, and where and when to find them. Good for all ages. Pre-registration required in order to share the link with all participants. Pre-registration is required.
Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19, 9:00 – 10:00 AM, Coffee with the Birds. Live in the Wildlife Center classroom. Enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa, INDOORS, as we participate in a Project Feeder Watch bird count and learn about the birds visiting the feeders just outside the classroom window. No pre-registration required. Open to all ages, beginners, and expert birders alike.
Saturday, March 19, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Bluebirds, Chickadees, and More! Live in the Wildlife Center classroom. Learn about bluebirds, tree swallows, chickadees, and other cavity nesting birds, the habitats they prefer, and how you can welcome them to your yard. 1-hour PowerPoint presentation in the Wildlife Center classroom. Geared toward adults and older children, but all are welcome. NO registration required.
Saturday, March 19, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Bluebird Volunteer Meeting. Live in the Wildlife Center classroom. Help Sinnemahoning park staff monitor the bluebirds and other cavity-nesting birds. Trail volunteers will check the boxes and record information about the eggs, babies, and adult birds. If interested, please join us at the kick-off to learn the protocols for checking the boxes and to sign up for dates this season. Lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required by Thursday, March 17th.
Sunday, March 20, 1:00 – 1:30 PM, Signs of Spring at Sinnemahoning State Park – Virtual. As winter begins to loosen its grip on the land and water, signs of spring start to appear everywhere, especially if you know where to look. Take a virtual hike with the park naturalist to look for nature’s hints of the coming warm weather. Offered online as a “virtual” program via Microsoft Teams. Pre-registration is required.
Wednesday, March 23, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Ducks, Loons, and Other Migratory Waterfowl – Virtual, Learn about loons, grebes, scaups, mergansers, and other waterfowl that travel through Sinnemahoning State Park during the spring waterfowl migration. This “virtual” program will be held online and will include a photo-filled PowerPoint presentation followed by question-and-answer session. Pre-registration is required in order to share the link will all who are interested.
Thursday, March 24, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM, Homeschool Day: Birds of a Feather. Live in the Wildlife Center classroom. This is a day for the birds! Through fun, hands-on activities homeschool students will learn about birds, their adaptations, and their habitats, and contribute real data to the study of birds in our area by participating in a bird count and entering data online. Open to all students, grades K-12. Pre-registration is required by Tuesday, March 22nd.
To pre-register for a program, or for more information, please visit the online DCNR Calendar of Events at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov. If you need assistance with online registration, please call the park office 814-647-8401 and dial 0 for the front desk.
If you need an accommodation to participate in PA State Park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. With at least seven days’ notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.