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Build A Yogurt Cup Tower At Ag Day
Whole Milk Only! Red Cross Needs Blood Or Platelets Vote To Protect Us From TikTok Surveillance SNHS Train Rides Schedule Released Shapiro Energy Plan Ignores Looming Crisis New Water System Proposed In Dimock Mr. Yuk Teaches Poison Prevention PennDOT Allocates Liquid Fuels Funds Paul Revere & The Prohibition Do You Understand Medicare Choices? Susquehanna County Sentencing Courthouse ReportOn Ag Day kids could stop at our Dairy Promotion game table to see how many yogurt cups they could stack before the tower would fall. Lots of kids tried and did a pretty good job. I decided to take the challenge to build a tower hoping to use all the yogurt cups. As you can see in the picture, with the help of 4-H member Wyatt Herbert we successfully piled the tower high. We used 190 cups. People stopped to watch and some took pictures. The tower stayed up for a while till someone bumped into the table. But that was okay, I had fun with my own challenge.
Pictured are Emmory Coy Puzo (left) and Wyatt Herbert (right)
Our pie contest and pie auction are always a lot of fun. Around 35 pies were auctioned. I made a banana cream pie and my Grandpa bought it. The money raised is used by our dairy promotion program and 4-H dairy member activities.
Our Dairy Promotion Team and other helpers dipped up 20 boxes of Manning's ice cream and served trays of cheese and crackers. We had tubs of milk available in the gym, too. All these dairy products were free. It was easy to get three servings of dairy when attending Ag Day at the Elk Lake School.
It was a very busy day but lots of fun.
Manager Arden Tewksbury of Pro-Ag stopped in the Gap Diner in Wind Gap on Easter Sunday, March 31 where workers Chad and Desiree say they "only serve whole milk". Whole milk is 97 % fat free, naturally nutritious and filling.
During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross asks donors to help protect the blood supply by making and keeping blood or platelet donation appointments in the weeks ahead. Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed now to keep the blood supply strong enough to support critical patient care this spring.
The Red Cross depends on thousands of volunteer blood donors to collect about 12,000 blood donations every single day. With no substitute for blood and no way to manufacture it, volunteer donors are essential in transfusion care. Blood drives and donation centers also depend on the generosity and valuable time of those who make it possible for the Red Cross to help people in need.
Spring into action – book a time to give lifesaving blood or platelets now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Those who come to give April 8-28, 2024, will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, plus be automatically entered to win a $7,000 gift card. There will be two lucky winners. See RedCrossBlood.org/Spring for details.
Local upcoming blood donation opportunities are as follows: April 19, from 1:00pm - 6:00pm, at the Browndale Fire Station, 620 Marion Street, Browndale.
Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) released the following statement after the House passed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act on a bipartisan vote of 352 to 65. The bill, which Rep. Deluzio co-sponsored, requires divestiture by Communist China's ByteDance and the sale of TikTok to remove to protect American civil liberties and national security.
"The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has unacceptable influence and control over ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok. A lot of Americans and parents, like me, believe that the CCP should not be able to conduct mass surveillance on the American people, tell our kids what to watch online, or push propaganda through social media platforms.
"We've already seen ByteDance in recent weeks push lies friendly to their Beijing bosses about bipartisan US legislation to force ByteDance to sell TikTok to a company based in the United States or a friendly country.
"It is both a national security and cybersecurity imperative to get the CCP out of American phones, out of our data, and out of TikTok. This app can and should continue, but only with non-adversary ownership and subject to American privacy protections.
"I am committed to protecting the privacy of Americans, and I look forward to working with my colleagues on robust legislation to protect our civil liberties and our kids across all social media platforms."
Steamtown National Historic Site (SNHS) train rides resume for the 2024 season on Saturday, May 4. The Steamtown rail experience varies from short 30-minute trips exploring the park's historic railroad yard to full-day trips along the Pocono or Carbondale lines. Short train rides will begin on Saturday, May 4 and the first excursion trip of the season will head to Gouldsboro, PA on Saturday, May 25.
Beginning Saturday, April 20 visitors will be able to purchase advance tickets online through recreation.gov for summer excursions (May.-Sep.); additionally, a limited supply of tickets for short train rides will also be released. Tickets for autumn excursions (Oct.-Dec.) will be released on Saturday, July 6. Visitors may also purchase tickets on-site at the Information Kiosk, credit card only.
Beginning Saturday, May 4:
Beginning Saturday, June 1:
For all short train rides, seating availability is first come, first served. Getting in line 15-20 minutes ahead of scheduled departure time is recommended.
2024 Summer Excursions: tickets available beginning April 20
2024 Autumn Excursions: tickets available beginning July 6
Train rides are subject to cancellation due to mechanical issues, inclement weather, or crew availability.
Located in downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania, Steamtown NHS is open 10:00am to 4:00pm, daily. Beginning Monday, April 21, 2024, Steamtown NHS will be open 9:30am to 5:00pm, daily. General park information is available by visiting the park website anytime.
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Shapiro's energy plan just announced:
"While touting Pennsylvania's legacy as an energy leader that once fueled the industrial revolution, Gov. Shapiro appears to be adopting the same misguided policies of his predecessor by imposing a RGGI-like, job-killing carbon tax on electric generation and other mandates. The Governor left out the real crisis we are facing in the next 10 years - the generation of baseload electricity.
"Our grid is currently stable; however, by 2028 increased demand and lack of reliable thermal replacement generation will promote the collapse of the already strained electric grid. To illustrate this point, over the next few years, we are expected to lose 40,000 MWs of reliable, baseload power from the PJM grid, of which about 10,000 MWs comes from Pennsylvania. The bulk of the loss is due to policy reforms, such as those recommended by the governor. Any statewide carbon tax or "AEPS revamp" proposal sends a terrible message to potential investors considering Pennsylvania for investments in reliable, baseload generation, and instead exacerbates the potentially catastrophic crisis heading our way. Construction of a gas-fired combined-cycle electric generation facility takes three to five years. Construction of a nuclear electric generation facility takes 15 to 20 years. In order to meet the projected demand in the 2028 timeframe, we should have 10 combined cycle generation facilities under construction right now. We don't, and we are running out of time. Unfortunately, the governor said nothing to address this issue.
"Furthermore, while most states are cutting CO2 simply by slashing generation and importing energy from other states, including from Pennsylvania, we increased electric generation and reduced overall CO2 emissions from 2018-23. In fact, Pennsylvania has reduced its carbon emissions from power generation by nearly 44% since 2005 – far surpassing any other power producing state in the nation, all while being a leading net exporter of electricity. That should be praised. However, we are now at a tipping point. Since 2023, we have seen premature closures of thermal generation and lack of replacements. We should not be apologizing for our energy generation and continuing to entertain misguided, misinformed, and reckless policies that don't look at the big picture. In less than a decade, demand will exceed our generation capacity. We need to address the shortfall, not ignore it."
For more state-related news and information, constituents can visit Senator Yaw's website at www.SenatorGeneYaw.com or follow him on Facebook and Twitter @SenatorGeneYaw.
Pennsylvania American Water (PAW) continues to make progress developing a public groundwater supply for a new drinking water system to serve residents in Dimock. This new public groundwater system is funded by a plea agreement negotiated between the Office of Attorney General under then Attorney General Shapiro and Coterra Energy.
Recently, Pennsylvania American Water consultants performed field investigations to determine the best location for a new public well to supply water to the affected residents. Two potential well sites have been identified in the area, as well as a potential location for a treatment building.
"Our continued efforts support our timeline of completing the engineering, design, and permitting phase by the end of this year," stated Jeremy Nelson, Pennsylvania American Water project manager. "We anticipate beginning construction next year, with completion in 2026 and the ability to provide safe and reliable service to these residents."
The project includes approximately six miles of water system pipeline and new service lines to each of the affected resident's homes. All current plumbing will be disconnected to prevent cross contamination with the individual wells currently connected to the homes. The public water supply will be treated to address potential contaminants in the groundwater and meet all Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection public drinking water standards.
The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Susquehanna County teach students to practice poison prevention throughout the year and participate in National Poison Prevention Week. In partnership with Penn State Extension's Pesticide Education Program, Master Gardeners statewide visit first-grade classrooms to help mitigate the risk of childhood poisoning.
Master Gardener volunteers Nancy Burkett, Louise Guszick, Catherine Herne, Maureen Hoover, and Carol McNamara delivered poison prevention education to 470 first-grade students in Susquehanna County during February and March. The Master Gardeners visited each of the County's seven public elementary schools, one private school and one homeschool cooperative. The 30-minute lesson instructed students about pests, integrated pest management, poison safety and signals words "caution," "warning" and "danger."
Each student was given a Mr. Yuk take-home packet which included a letter to caretakers, an activity sheet and Mr. Yuk stickers to use at home.
For information on becoming a Master Gardener in Susquehanna County, contact Master Gardener Coordinator Melissa Wright at 570-666-9003; or mbw5781@psu.edu.
Penn State Extension Susquehanna County is located at 88 Chenango Street, Montrose, PA 18801.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced its investment of $467.2 million in liquid fuels payments to help municipalities across the Commonwealth maintain their roads and bridges.
The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) and the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) join PennDOT in this announcement on critical funding. The annual distributions assist with municipalities' highway and bridge-related expenses, such as snow removal and road repaving.
"Our roads and bridges are vital to connecting Pennsylvanians with services and opportunity," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. "Investments in municipal roads and bridges are a critical component in maintaining safe and connected communities."
The allocation formula is based on population and miles of locally owned roads. To be eligible, a roadway must be formally adopted as a public street by the municipality, meet certain dimension requirements, and be able to safely accommodate vehicles driving at least 15 mph.
There are 120,596 miles of public roads in Pennsylvania. Some 2,559 municipalities manage an estimated 78,000 linear miles of roadway and more than 6,600 bridges longer than 20 feet.
"With two-thirds of Pennsylvania's road miles under township and local government care, we recognize the critical role of liquid fuels funding in maintaining our roadways. We appreciate PennDOT's recognition of local government as a vital partner in the Commonwealth's transportation network," said PSATS Executive Director David Sanko. "However, as energy-efficient vehicles and electric cars gain prominence, these funds are being reduced. We eagerly anticipate a continuing partnership with PennDOT and the General Assembly to find innovative solutions, ensuring our roads remain smooth, safe, and ready for the journeys ahead."
"The Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs commends the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for recognizing borough governments as important partners of the statewide transportation network. These liquid fuels allocations are an essential funding component for preserving this vast network of locally maintained roads, which are so vital to the continued economic viability of this Commonwealth," said PSAB Executive Director Chris Cap. "Borough communities across Pennsylvania will continue to maintain our portion of the local transportation network and we highly value our exceptional partnership with PennDOT."
Act 89 of 2013 made more funding available for locally owned roadways. Before Act 89, municipalities received $320.8 million in liquid fuels payments.
In addition to PennDOT's annual liquid fuels distribution and various grant opportunities, local officials can act on several options available to them to help improve locally owned infrastructure. For example, counties can implement a $5 fee for each vehicle registered to an address within the county and use the funds on locally owned infrastructure. To date, 27 counties have implemented this fee. From December 2015 through December 2023, $256.3 million has been collected and distributed to the respective counties.
Additionally, local governments and other eligible entities may apply for low-interest loans from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Bank which helps fund and accelerate transportation projects as well as spur economic development.
For the complete list of municipal liquid fuels payments, visit PennDOT's Municipal Liquid Fuels Program page.
Susquehanna County was allocated a total of $3,461,399.31 on January 29, 2024.
Actually, Paul Revere had nothing to do with Prohibition. These are two separate informative and entertaining lectures offered through the Montrose Area Adult School.
On Thursday, April 25, at 1:30 at St. Paul's in Montrose, Ann Vitale will explain the good, the bad and the humorous of the Prohibition years in the United States. Why was the 18th Amendment passed and then repealed thirteen years later? American ingenuity, from pharmacies to raisin cakes will be included.
Then on Thursday, May 2, Anne Armezzani returns to separate fact and fiction about Paul Revere and to fill in her audience about the many talents of this man beyond horseback riding. Her program about Mark Twain was popular last term and the Adult School is glad to have her back for this lecture at 1:30 in the Susquehanna County Library in Montrose.
Register for these lectures through the Montrose Area Adult School by mailing forms found in the print catalog or printed out online at www.montroseadultschool.org. Mail with fees to: Montrose Area Adult School, PO Box 433, Montrose, PA 18801. Registrations are appreciated for room set up and printing of handouts, but walk-ins are welcome at both of these classes.
The Montrose Area Adult School has two choices for classes to help you get the coverage that's right for you and one is free of charge. There are two classes scheduled at two different convenient days and times. Registration is required in order for the presenter to have the necessary materials available.
Register for either class to learn about the Medicare basics and how to fill in the gaps for coverage you want and need.
Be sure to indicate which session you will be attending when you register.
If you choose SESSION 1 when you register, it is May 13 from 6:00 to 7:30pm at the Montrose High School at a fee of $5.00.
There is also the free SESSION 2 on Monday, May 20 from 1:30 to 3:00pm in the Community Room at the Library in Montrose. This session is offered at no cost due to a generous grant from Christmas in Montrose.
Register with the form found in the print catalog or print one out online at www.montroseadultschool.org. Mail registrations to: Montrose Area Adult School, PO Box 433, Montrose, PA 18801.
Following are January, 2024 sentences as handed down by Susquehanna County Court.
Curtis L Maehl, 41, of Forest City, PA to 6 months of probation, the first 5 days of which shall be served on home confinement, pay a $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $25 EMS, pay $150 PA Department of Transportation Trust Fund fee, pay $100 Act 198 fee, complete 10 hours of community service, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, complete the alcohol highway safe driving school program, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, submit to random drug and alcohol screenings, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Driving Under the Influence on May 10, 2023 in Clifford Township.
Richard A Murphy, 40, of Thompson, PA to 6 months to 23 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay a $100 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution to the victim in this case, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, submit to random drug and alcohol screenings, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, not to possess firearms, submit a DNA sample, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Intimidation of a Witness on September 24, 2022 in Thompson Township. Mr. Murphy was also sentenced to 24 months of probation, to run concurrent with the above sentence, pay a $100 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, submit to random drug and alcohol screenings, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, not to possess firearms, not to have contact with the victim in this case, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Flight to Avoid Apprehension on February 28, 2023 in Ararat Township. Mr. Murphy was also sentenced to 12 months of probation, to run consecutive to the above sentences, pay a $50 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, complete 10 hours of community service, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, submit to random drug and alcohol screenings, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Possession of a Controlled Substance on February 28, 2023 in Ararat Township. Lastly, Mr. Murphy was sentenced to 12 months of probation to run concurrent with the sentence directly above and concurrent with all additional sentences, pay a $50 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, complete 10 hours of community service, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, not to enter any establishments whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, submit to random drug and alcohol screenings, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on February 28, 2023 in Ararat Township.
Joseph Charles Zajaczkowski, 31, of Montrose, PA to 30 days to 6 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay a $750 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $25 EMS, pay $150 PA Department of Transportation Trust Fund fee, pay $100 Act 198 fee, complete 10 hours of community service, complete the alcohol highway safe driving school program, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, submit to random drug and alcohol screenings, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Driving Under the Influence on December 17, 2022 in Montrose Borough. Mr. Zajaczkowski was also sentenced to 124 days to 23 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, followed by 3 years of probation, to run concurrent with the above sentence, pay a $1,500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $25 EMS, pay $300 PA Department of Transportation Trust Fund fee, pay $100 Act 198 fee, complete 50 hours of community service, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, complete the alcohol highway safe driving school program, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, submit to random drug and alcohol screenings, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, submit a DNA sample, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Driving Under the Influence on January 13, 2023 in Bridgewater Township.
Daniel Wayne Roland, 38, of Clifford Township, PA to 10 days to 24 months in a state correctional facility, pay a $25 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution to the victim in this case, complete 10 hours of community service for Bad Checks on March 3, 2023 in Lenox Township. Mr. Roland was also sentenced to 4 months to 24 months in a State Correctional Facility, to run concurrent with the above sentence, pay a $23 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution to the victim in this case, complete 10 hours of community service, submit a DNA Sample for Bad Checks on October 30, 2022 in Clifford Township.
Andreas Plonka, 60, of Susquehanna, PA to pay a $200 fine and the cost of prosecution for Disorderly Conduct on July 4, 2022 in Susquehanna Borough.
Joshua L Darrow, 36, of New Milford, PA to 90 days to 23 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, followed by 2 years of probation, pay a $1,500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $25 EMS, pay $150 PA Department of Transportation Trust Fund fee, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, complete 10 hours of community service, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, complete the alcohol highway safe driving school program, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, submit to random drug and alcohol screenings, submit a DNA sample, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Driving Under the Influence on July 30, 20220 in Hallstead Borough. Mr. Darrow was also sentenced to 90 days to 23 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, followed by 2 years of probation, to run concurrent with the above sentence, pay $1,500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $5 EMS, pay $300 PA Department of Transportation Trust Fund fee, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, complete 10 hours of community service, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, complete the alcohol highway safe driving school program, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, submit to random drug and alcohol screenings, submit a DNA sample, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Driving Under the Influence on January 29, 2021 in Great Bend Township.
Sheri Lynn Decker, 42, of Kingsley, PA to 6 months of probation, pay a $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $25 EMS, pay $75 PA Department of Transportation Trust Fund fee, pay $100 Act 198 fee, complete 10 hours of community service, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, complete the alcohol highway safe driving school program, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, submit to random drug and alcohol screenings, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Driving Under the Influence on December 20, 2022 in New Milford Borough.
Andrew A Pierce, Jr, 45 of Kingsley, PA to 4 months to 23 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay a $200 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution to the victim in this case, perform 10 hours of community service, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, submit to random drug and alcohol screenings, abide b the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Receiving Stolen Property on May 28, 2023 in New Milford Township.
Tracee-Joe Marie Shimer, 30, of Susquehanna, PA to 12 months of probation to run concurrent with any sentence currently being served, pay a $50 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, continue with drug and alcohol treatment, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, submit to random drug and alcohol screenings, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Flight to Avoid Apprehension on March 17, 2023 in Ararat Township.
Shane Lee Cox, 53, of Brackney, PA to 18 months of probation, pay a $200 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, submit to random drug and alcohol screenings, obtain a mental health evaluation, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Criminal Trespass on January 19, 2023 in Silver Lake Township.
Hector G Estrada, 42, of Montrose, PA to 12 months of probation, pay a $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution, complete 20 hours of community service, not to possess firearms, not to have contact with the victim, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Recklessly Endangering Another on February 17, 2023 in Forest Lake Township.
Holly M Diehl, 28, of Kingsley, PA to 5 years of supervision, the first 90 days of which shall be served on home confinement, pay a $1,500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $25 EMS, pay $150 PA Department of Transportation Trust Fund fee, pay $100 Act 198 fee, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation. Obtain a mental health evaluation, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, complete the alcohol highway safe driving school program, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, submit a DNA sample and pay the $250 sample fee, perform 10 hours of community service, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Driving Under the Influence on April 18, 2021 in Brooklyn Township. Ms. Diehl was also sentenced to 33 days to 12 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, to run concurrent with the above sentence, pay a $25 fine, pay cost of prosecution, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, obtain a mental health evaluation, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, perform 10 hours community service, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, abide by standard terms and conditions of supervision for Disorderly Conduct on April 18, 2021 in Brooklyn Township. Ms. Diehl was also sentenced to 24 months of probation, to run concurrent with the above sentences, pay a $50 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, obtain a mental health evaluation, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, perform 10 hours of community service, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Flight to Avoid Apprehension on March 15, 2022 in New Milford Borough. Lastly, Ms. Diehl was sentenced to 24 months of probation to run concurrent to the above sentences, pay a $50 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, obtain a mental health evaluation, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, perform 10 hours of community service, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Flight to Avoid Apprehension on June 21, 2021 in Brooklyn Township.
Sylvia M Rowlands, 50, of Susquehanna, PA to 12 months of probation, pay a $50 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, complete 10 hours of community service, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, submit to random drug and alcohol screenings, obtain a mental health evaluation, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on September 27, 2022 in Susquehanna Borough. Ms. Rowlands was also sentenced to 12 months of probation to run consecutive to the above sentence, pay a $50 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, complete 10 hours of community service, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, submit to random drug and alcohol screenings, obtain a mental health evaluation, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Hindering Apprehension on September 23, 2022 in Susquehanna Borough. Lastly, Ms. Rowlands was sentenced to 12 months of probation, to run consecutive to the first sentence and consecutively to the sentence directly above, pay a $50 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, perform 10 hours of community service, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, submit to random drug and alcohol screenings, obtain a mental health evaluation, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Hindering Apprehension on September 13, 2022 in Susquehanna Borough.
Jeffrey Lucifer Beavers, 44, of Hop Bottom, PA to 18 months of probation, pay a $100 fine, pay the cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, complete 10 hours of community service, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, submit to random drug and alcohol screenings, obtain a mental health evaluation, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Unauthorized Purchase of a Controlled Substance on August 5, 2023 in Lathrop Township. Mr. Beavers was also sentenced to 12 months of probation to run concurrent with the above sentence, pay a $100 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, complete 10 hours of community service, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, submit to random drug and alcohol screenings, obtain a mental health evaluation, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on August 5, 2023 in Lathrop Township.
Miranda Lynn Kimmell, 27, of Hallstead, PA to 12 months of probation, pay a $100 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, complete 10 hours of community service, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, submit to random drug and alcohol screenings, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on November 11, 2022 in Great Bend Township.
Allen Michael Westbrook, 28, of Susquehanna, PA to 90 days to 23 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay a $100 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, be subject to DNA testing requirements, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, perform 10 hours of community service, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Possession with Intent to Deliver on September 1, 2022 in Susquehanna Borough.
Chad A Mecca, 34, of Factoryville, PA to 11 ½ months to 23 ½ months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, followed by 5 years of probation, pay a $1,000 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution to the victim, complete 100 hours of community service, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, submit to random drug and alcohol screenings, obtain a mental health evaluation, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Accident involving Serious Bodily Injury on October 2, 2022 in Bridgewater Township.
Jack Alexander Bradley, 27, of Susquehanna, PA to 6 months of probation, the first 30 days of which shall be served on home confinement, pay a $750 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $25 EMS, pay $150 PA Department of Transportation Trust Fund fee, pay $100 Act 198 fee, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, complete the alcohol highway safe driving school program, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, perform 10 hours of community service, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Driving Under the Influence on September 4, 2022 in Oakland Township.
Jeanine K Sterling, 47, of Hallstead, PA to 90 days to 23 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay a $1,500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $25 EMS, pay $150 PA Department of Transportation Trust Fund fee, pay $100 Act 198 fee, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, complete the alcohol highway safe driving school program, complete a CRN Evaluation, be subject to DNA testing requirements, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, perform 10 hours of community service, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Driving Under the Influence on November 27, 2022 in Great Bend Township.
Bridget Capwell, 42, of Vestal, NY to 3 months of probation, pay a $100 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, submit to random drug and alcohol screenings, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on August 16, 2022 in Choconut Township.
Cornell Anthony Mills, 36, of Binghamton, NY to 18 months of probation, pay a $100 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, submit a DNA sample and pay the applicable $250 fee, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Firearms not to be Carried without a License on August 22, 2022 in New Milford Township.
Timothy J Berg, 57, of South Montrose, PA to 11 ½ months to 23 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay a $1,000 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, complete 25 hours of community service, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Sexual Abuse of Children on August 15, 2023 in Dimock Township. Mr. Berg was also sentenced to 11 ½ months to 23 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, to run concurrent with the above sentence, pay a $1,000 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement, complete 25 hours of community service, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Sexual Abuse of Children on August 15, 2023 in Dimock Township. Mr. Berg was also sentenced to 11 ½ months to 23 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, to run concurrent with the above sentence, pay a $1,000 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement, complete 25 hours of community service, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Sexual Abuse of Children on August 15, 2023 in Dimock Township. Mr. Berg was also sentenced to 36 months of probation, to run consecutive to the above sentences, pay a $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, perform 25 hours of community service, submit a DNA sample and pay the applicable $250 fee for Criminal Use of a Communication Facility on August 15, 2023 in Dimock Township. Mr. Berg was also sentenced to 36 months of probation, to run concurrent to the probation sentence above and consecutive to the incarceration sentences above, pay a $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, complete 25 hours of community service, submit a DNA sample and pay the applicable $250 fee for Criminal Use of a Communication Facility on August 15, 2023 in Dimock Township. Finally, Mr. Berg was sentenced to 36 months of probation, to run concurrent to the probation sentences above and consecutive to the incarceration sentences above, pay a $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, complete 25 hours of community service, submit a DNA sample and pay the applicable $250 fee for Criminal Use of a Communication Facility on August 15, 2023 in Dimock Township.
Joseph Niosi, 68, of Thompson, PA to 6 months of probation, pay a $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $25 EMS, pay $75 PA Department of Transportation Trust fund fee, pay $100 Act 198 fee, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, complete the alcohol highway safe driving school program, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, complete a CRN Evaluation, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Driving Under the Influence on August 24, 2023 in Ararat Township.
Alex Jon Gaskill, 34, of Montrose, PA to 18 months to 60 months in a state correctional facility, pay a $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, submit a DNA sample, perform 15 hours of community service for Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police on January 13, 2023 in New Milford Borough. Mr. Gaskill was also sentenced to 9 months to 24 months in a state correctional facility, to run concurrent with the above sentence, pay a $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, submit a DNA Sample, complete 25 hours of community service for Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police on January 15, 2023 in Forest Lake Township. Finally, Mr. Gaskill was sentenced to 18 months to 36 months in a state correctional facility, to run concurrent to the above sentences, pay a $50 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, submit a DNA sample and perform 25 hours of community service for Intentional Unauthorized Purchase on December 20, 2022 in Forest Lake Township.
The following were accepted into the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Program: Nicholas James Alden, Bradley Terrance Snyder, Kathryn A Deloria-Mancini.
The Susquehanna County DOMESTIC RELATIONS Section has outstanding BENCH WARRANTS for the following individuals as of 9:15 on April 12, 2024. Jeffrey A. Fisk, Jeremy W. Hall, Jearmy s. Kowaleki, Charles M. Lynady III, Richard A. Murphy III, Matthew A. Williams. Please contact the Domestic Relations Section at 570-278-4600 ext. 4050 with any information on the location of these individuals.
Krmenec, Linda and Doran, Jeffrey (Estate AKA) and Doran, Jeffrey (Estate) to Krmenec, Linda J for $1.00 in New Milford Township.
Heller, Deborah L (NKA) and Douglas, Deborah L to Douglas, Deborah L and Douglas, Randy J for $0.00 in Oakland Borough.
Bennett, Beverly J to Bennett, Beverly J and Yadlosky, Jean for $1.00 in Herrick Township.
Bennett, Beverly J to Bennett, Beverly J and Bennett, Sharon for $1.00 in Herrick Township.
Stang, Kurt to Stang, Kurt R and Stang, Crystal N for $1.00 in Rush Township.
General Six Principle Baptist Church to Kodak View LLC and Ventura Properties LLC for $3,000.00 in Lathrop Township.
Oil Gas and Mineral: Kochan, William (Estate AKA) and Kochan, William P (Estate) to Beninato, Patricia and Coglianese, Sandra for $1.00 in Gibson Township.
Cook, William (AKA) and Cook, William P and Cook, Dawn M (Estate) and Cook, Robert Donald (Estate) and Cook, Karen and Phelps, Charles and Phelps, Theresa and Clayton, Robert and Clayton, Mary Ann to Clayton, Christine and Karakash, John M for $1.00 in Franklin Township.
Jenkins, Keith and Jenkins, Emily to Williams, Mark H for $1.00 in Brooklyn Township.
Hawley, James B Sr (Estate) to Hawley, Phillip B and Hicks, Diana Marie for $1.00 in Forest Lake Township.
Hawley, James B Sr (Estate) to Hawley, Carlton R and Hawley, Nadene L for $1.00 in Forest Lake Township.
Hawley, James B Sr (Estate) to O'Brien, David N and O'Brien, Jane H for $1.00 in Forest Lake Township.
Hawley, James B Sr (Estate) to Hawley, Robert L and Hawley, Corrine R for $1.00 in Forest Lake Township.
Hawley, James B Sr (Estate) and Hawley, Robert L and Hawley, Corrine R to Hawley, Robert L and Hawley, Corrine R for $1.00 in Forest Lake Township.
Hawley, James B Sr (Estate) to Smith, Brian Todd and Smith, Virginia Marie for $1.00 in Forest Lake Township.
Hawley, James B Sr (Estate) to McCarthy, Alan D and McCarthy, Sally A for $1.00 in Forest Lake Township.
Hawley, James B Sr (Estate) to McCarthy, Alan D and McCarthy, Sally A for $1.00 in Forest Lake Township.
Hawley, James B Sr (Estate) to Hawley, Phillip B and Hicks, Diana Marie for $1.00 in Forest Lake Township.
Hawley, James B Sr (Estate) to Foote, Richard J and Foote, Mary Jane for $1.00 in Forest Lake Township.
Hawley, James B Sr (Estate) to Foote, Richard J and Foote, Mary Jane for $1.00 in Forest Lake Township.
Hawley, James B Sr (Estate) to Hawley, James B Jr and Hawley, Penny S for $1.00 in Forest Lake Township.
Hawley, James B Sr (Estate) to O'Brien, Timothy and O'Brien, Christopher Thomas for $54,000.00 in Forest Lake Township.
Hawley, James B Sr (Estate) to Hawley, Carlton R and Hawley, Nadine L for $40,000.00 in Forest Lake Township.
Oil Gas and Mineral: Murphy, John to Brigidi, Michael A Jr and Brigidi, Nicholas P and Lear, DawnMarie A (FKA) and Brigidi, DawnMarie A for $1.00 in Great Bend Township.
Halaquist, Karen B to Halaquist, Michael A and Halaquist, Karen B for $100.00 in Herrick Township.
Oil and Gas: Ott, George W Jr (Estate) to Ott Sisters LLC for $97,920.00 in Rush Township.
Kowalewski, Brian and Kowalewski, Lisa to Kowalewski, Ben Richard for $1.00 in Hallstead Borough.
Lane, Richard H (Estate) to Maceda-Barragan, Olga (AKA) and Barragan, Olga Maceda for $42,000.00 in Oakland Borough.
Liepinis, John J III and Liepinis, Donna to Caro Holdings LLC for $193,000.00 in Gibson Township.
Corrective: McNeice, Shawn L (By Atty) to McNeice, Shawn L for $1.00 in Auburn Township.
Corrective: McNeice, Shawn L (By Atty) to McNeice, Shawn L for $1.00 in Auburn Township.
VanGasbeck, Susan to VanGasbeck, Shawn and VanGasbeck, Erin for $1.00 in Apolacon Township.
McElroy, Bruce R to McElroy, Bruce R and McElroy, Mariele C for $1.00 in Harford Township.
Boernsen, Susan L (Estate AKA) and Boernsen, Susan Lynn (Estate) to Bishop, Sharon M for $1.00 in Brooklyn Township.
Harrison, Mary to Viggiano, Brian for $234,000.00 in Choconut Township.
Harrison, Wayne (Estate) and Harrison, Mary to Viggiano, Brian for $1.00 in Choconut Township.
Wert, Dorothy M to Wert, Jonathan Andrew for $40,000.00 in Bridgewater Township.
Oil, Gas and Mineral Deed: Barovich, Margaret D to Barovich, Glenn for $1.00 in Bridgewater Township.
Siracuse, Michael (Estate) to Thomas, Judy A and Siracuse, Fred T and Pepe, Jesse and Siracuse, Charles and Speicher, Andrea for $1.00 in Auburn Township.
Hydrocarbon: Vine Royalty YC LP and MAC I YC LP to Three Rivers Royalty III LLC for $56,642.16, two locations in Auburn Township.
Distant Ventures Limited Partnership to Kilmer, Douglas for $145,000.00 in Clifford Township.
Birchard, Gregg A and Birchard, Cherie L to Birchard, Gregg A and Birchard, Cherie L for $1.00 in Silver Lake Township.
Burgess, Mary Ellen to Burgess, Mary Ellen and Burgess, Don E and Castogiovanni, Cathy A and Snedeker, Connie M for $1.00 in Forest Lake Township.
Ronald D Hollister Family Living Trust (By Trustee) to Ronald D Hollister Irrevocable Trust (By Trustee) for $1.00 in Choconut Township.
Calafut, Adam to Hope This Works LLC for $104,000.00 in Forest City 2W.
Stewart, Gregory J and Bedford, Rosemarie (NKA) and Stewart, Rosemarie to Bedford, Jamie R for $1.00 in Jackson Township.
Finnerty, Jennifer L to Padilla, William and Padilla, Tamalee for $216,000.00 in New Milford Township.
Richards, James L (DBA) and Richards, Gail M (DBA) and Happy Acres Farm to White, William A and White, Carolyn B for $55,000.00 in Franklin Township.
Heinz, Daniel to Maskaly, Jason L and Maskaly, Virginia E for $100,000.00 in Lenox Township.
Dougherty, John M and Dougherty, Dawn A to Thomas, Lisa for $5,500.00 in Lenox Township.
Haystack Materials LLC to Deriancho, Frank J for $149,000.00 in Great Bend Township.
Pendrak, Tammy L (NMB) and Carlson, Tammy L to Pendrak, Tammy L for $1.00 in Uniondale Borough.
MacGeorge, Eliza to MacGeorge, Adam for $1.00 in Bridgewater Township.
Barth, Rose M to Barth, Donald Alfred for $1.00 in Bridgewater Township.
Burdick, Don M and Burdick, Nancy J to A2Z Family Limited Partnership for $495,000.00 in Liberty Township.
Cook, Stacey (NBM) and Perini, Stacey A and Perini, John to Williams, David for $140,975.00 in Hop Bottom Borough.
Vanteger, Brett W to Vorob, Jonathon and Vorob, Mary Ann for $155,000.00 in Franklin Township.
Edwards, Gabriel M to Nagle, Tracy L and Edwards, Gabriel M for $1.00 in Friendsville Borough.
Shimer, Mason W and Shimer, Jade to Fitzpatrick, Catherine and Jemmott, Chris for $90,000.00 in Forest Lake Township.
Sterling, Michelle J and Garner, Michelle S (NBM) and Garner, Jimmy A Jr to Garner, Michelle S and Garner, Jimmy A Jr for $1.00 in Bridgewater Township.
Foltz, James J to Karhnak, Michael S and Karhnak, Janet L for $129,000.00 in Brooklyn Township.
Goff, William J and Goff, Evelyn C and Puzo, John J to Goff, William J and Goff, Evelyn C and Puzo, John J for $1.00 in Franklin Township.
Beaudry, Rose W (Estate) to Beaudry, Michael and Wollman, Michelle Denise for $1.00 in Herrick Township.
Galazin, Kathleen Susan to Sidorek, Paul F and Sidorek, Sarah P for $12,540.00 in Auburn Township.
MacPherson, John A and MacPherson, Margaret Jean to Caputo, Frank Andrew and Caputo, Theresa Nealon for $64,000.00 in Bridgewater Township.