Business Manager Loren Small led off the evening on September 24th at a meeting of the Blue Ridge School Board’s Budget, Finance and Transportation Committee prior to the scheduled workshop with a timeline for developing a budget for the 2013-2014 school year. That’s right, 2013-14.
During budget deliberations last Spring for the current fiscal year that began in July, it became apparent that the next budget might become so tight that the District might have to ask local taxpayers for more money than state law and regulation would allow without giving them a yay or nay vote. In 2006 the legislature passed something called Act 1 that requires the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to develop an index each year for each of the state’s 501 public school districts. That index is a percentage figure beyond which the district may not increase property taxes for the coming fiscal year without asking for taxpayer approval at a referendum. Districts that don’t expect to need more than the index allows may pass a resolution stating that intention, which allows them to delay issuing a budget until later, usually by May. Until now Blue Ridge has always been able to stay within the declared index.
If the Board doesn’t think it can keep the budget for 2013-2014 within whatever index the state provides (PDE is expected to publish district indexes by the end of September), the Board must adopt a preliminary budget by January 31 of next year and offer it to the public by mid-February for a vote on primary day, which next year will be on May 21. If voters turn down the request for additional revenue, then the budget is cut to the index and the Board would have to find ways to make it happen. As Board President Laurie Brown-Bonner put it, “The state says we have to teach biology [and] not [necessarily] basketball.”
Using all of those deadlines – and more, Act 1 is really complicated – Mr. Small figures that a budget would have to be presented to the Board by the end of October, and the administration would have to submit purchase orders – for next year! – by the middle of November.
Now, there are ways to try to avoid a referendum even if a district thinks it needs to boost taxes more than the index. There are exceptions in the Act, but Mr. Small said that the number and types of exceptions have been gradually shrinking by subsequent legislation leaving only construction, special education and pension allocations.
Mr. Small said that a new gym floor might just pass muster as a construction exception, but has asked if the existing floor is good enough, barely adequate, or unplayable. The special education exception has an exception of its own: gifted programs are not “exceptable” under Act 1.
Pension fund contributions by local districts have been rising dramatically since the beginning of the general economic downturn. Right now Blue Ridge pays about 12.3% of its pension-qualified salaries into the “PSERS” fund. During the 2013-2014 fiscal year that is expected to rise further by about $211,000. But only part of that can be excepted, for Blue Ridge about $148,000. By July of 2014 Blue Ridge will be paying over $1 million annually into the retirement fund for the state’s teachers and other employees. Mr. Small said that an index of 2% would not even cover the larger contribution to the pension fund, much less contracted salary increases, or any other increases in anticipated expenditures.
Board member Christina Whitney said that she likes the referendum idea. She suggested that the Board avoid considering ways to get around the referendum, and instead bring taxpayers in on the decision making.
Neither the School Board nor the District’s taxpayers have ever faced a decision quite like this before. Ms. Brown-Bonner said that Board members may have to take on a public relations campaign to “educate people” about the situation, to enlist their support.
The Committee next took up transportation, in particular the transition to “single-tier” busing, and a new software system that might help. Wanda Harris presented some options for replacing the current bus-scheduling software with something called “transFinder.” She said that the current system would have to be updated for the new 911 addresses among other things, at a cost of about $7,000; the District currently pays about $4,400 per year maintenance on that package. The new system, which Ms. Harris said is “far more accurate” would cost $10,000 to install and implement, but cost only about $3,500 per year to maintain. She said that the software vendor claims that their package will help the District achieve a higher rate of reimbursement from the state through more efficient use of the bus fleet and its contractors. The purchase may show up on the business agenda at the next meeting.
Offering some detailed charts and by modeling a single-tier system, the administration figures it can save about $22,000 in overall transportation costs. More important, however, is the rate at which the state will reimburse those costs. A district can achieve 100% reimbursement only under very special conditions. There are always “adjustments,” even to car and van schedules, which should be fully reimbursable. The highest that Blue Ridge has achieved since the 2006-2007 fiscal year is last year’s 84.48%. Reimbursement formulas are very complex, and apparently do not favor rural school districts like Blue Ridge with sparse populations scattered over large areas.
Superintendent Robert McTiernan said that the District is aware that “routes have to be profitable” or else no one will bid to take them on. So, in the end “we’re subsidizing some routes,” he said. Nevertheless, there may be ways to squeeze more out of them. For example, along the more densely-populated U.S. 11 corridor, a bus might make more than one run even under a “single-bell” schedule. Mr. McTiernan remarked that there are no real roadblocks to the single-tier transition, but that there may be “emotional” attachments to the way things are.
What was originally billed as a workshop for the full Board started off as a short business meeting with one agenda item. The newest Board member, Lavone Lewis, offered her resignation which the Board accepted with regret. In a communication to the Board Ms. Lewis said that she decided that she couldn’t devote the time that the position requires. So the Board will now be looking for some candidates to take the seat representing the Jackson area.
Middle/High School Principal Matthew Nebzydoski also reported that Sawyer Dearborn and Allison Coller will share the seat at the table for a student representative. He said that both are involved in numerous activities, but that one or the other should be expected to attend from time to time.
When the workshop finally got under way, Ms. Brown-Bonner began with another of her “team-building” exercises. In this one, Board members (and administrators) were asked to imagine that they were the sole survivors of a nuclear holocaust. A larger number of them could survive for a shorter time, a smaller number for a longer time. Which would they choose, and if they decided on a smaller number, who were to be the “Survivors?” Christina Whitney seemed to enjoy her role as a pregnant woman. And Mr. Nebzydoski took up his role of scientist with some enthusiasm. In the end it appeared that all of them wanted to keep going for as long as possible (a few offered to sacrifice themselves, it appeared, in order to shorten the exercise itself).
As they have been doing since last Spring, Board members considered a preliminary agenda for the Board’s business meeting a week hence (before you read this). While there was nothing startling on the list, Mr. McTiernan asked the Board to consider what to do about paying security staff for various events. So far the District has been just paying them as their services were rendered. However, the Superintendent said that since the Board has required virtually all payments of this sort to District staff to come before it, should these be treated the same way? Since it was only a workshop, Board members will have a week to consider before bringing a policy move to a vote.
Ms. Brown-Bonner noted that 3 members of the Board and administration will chaperone 2 students to the upcoming conference of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association in Hershey, the first time Blue Ridge students have been invited to such an event.
Shane Rumage, chair of the Board’s new Fundraising Committee, noted that the following Saturday will see the Committee’s first effort come to fruition with a drawing of raffle tickets for a gas grill and a $50 Price Chopper gift card.
Ms. Brown-Bonner announced an executive session following the workshop to discuss on-going legal troubles with the tax collectors.
The next public meeting was to be on October 1, which the Transcript will report on.
DEEDS
Craig A. & Julia I. Sautner to Susquehanna Real Estate 1 Corportion, in Dimock Twp., for $167.500.00
John Roger Heaton & Mary B. Heaton to Dean & Deborah A. Harkness, in Herrick Twp., for $44,000.00.
James B. Hawley to Williams Field Services Company LLC, in Forest Lake Twp., for $201,025.64.
James B., Carlton R. & Nadene L. Hawley to Williams Field Services Company LLC, in Forest Lake Twp., for $198,974.36.
Arthur J. Hook (estate) to Bonita C., Howard H. & Daniel J. Buchanan, in Hallstead Borough, for $1.00.
Charles J. & Jeanne E. Mulligan to Adam M. & Julie E. Diaz, in Bridgewater Twp., for $850,000.00.
Robert J. & Ethel Purtell to Matthew J. Purtell, in Apolacon Twp., for $1.00.
Margaret Olszewski to Margaret Olszewski & Patricia Dershem, in Bridgewater Twp., for $1.00.
Nicholas B. & Alicia Quackenbush to Mark A. & Michelle L. Antinnes, in Dimock Twp., for $130,000.00.
Daniel J. & Teresa L. Rogers to Alice M. Davis, in Auburn Twp., for $185,000.00.
Daniel R., Jenny A., Timothy R., Robert E. (estate), Jennifer E., Philip J., Jeremy M., & Dione L. Frantz to Doris Do, in Lenox Twp., for $160,000.00.
John E. Watts (estate) to S&S Realty LLC, in Bridgewater Twp., for $210,000.00.
Burton Guy & Rose Marie Whalen to Bernard & Patricia Ann Whalen, in Bridgewater Twp., for $1.00.
John R., Robert E., Paul P., & Hope Kinney, Helen Ann Janesky & Richard Capoccia to Helen Ann Janesky, in Lathrop Twp., for $1.00.
Pamela A. Ervin (by sheriff) to Federal National Mortgage Association, in Susquehanna, for $2,908.64.
Richard J. & Margaret Bednarski to Bednarski Living Trust, in Rush Twp., for $1.00.
Marlene L. Innanen to High Cadence LLC, in Rush Twp., for $27,000.00.
Timmy P. & Victoria E. Wickizer to Happy Belly Acres LLC, in Forest Lake Twp., for $1.00.
Mario Fasullo & Upstate Green Energy LTD to Henry J. & Laura A. Wesolowski, in Liberty Twp., for $69,000.00.
Aaron & Misty S. Contreras to Aaron Contreras, in Harford Twp., for $1.00.
Ernest Heller & Angelo Dellarmo to Ernest Heller, in Thompson Twp., for $1.00.
Leo Zini to Saburtamim & Frozan Fahiz, in Forest City, for $80,000.00.
Joseph F. Plonski & Theresa Plonski Artigas to Joseph F. Plonski (trust) & Theresa Plonski Artigas (trust), in Gibson Twp., for $1.00.
Joseph F. Plonski, Theresa Plonski Artigas & Christine Plonski Sezer to Joseph F. Plonski (trust), Theresa Plonski Artigas (trust) & Christine Plonski Sezer, in Gibson Twp., for $1.00.
Lillian G. Davies to Ian C. Smith, in New Milford Twp., for $1.00.
Kay Marie Ralston (by sheriff) to Citimortgage Inc, in Susquehanna, for $3,219.51.
Norval Potts & Arthur F. Potts (estate) to Delbert W. Potts, in Forest Lake Twp., for $1.00.
Joseph J. Tyrrell to Michelle Davis, in Forest City, for $50,550.00.
Jospeh Cicco (by sheriff) to Federal National Mortgage Association, in Clifford Twp., for $2,851.08.
John R., Robert E., Paul P. & Hope Kinney, Helen Ann Janesky & Richard Capoccia to John R., Robert E., Paul P. & Hope Kinney, Helen Ann Janesky & Richard Capoccia, in Lathrop Twp., for $1.00.
Janice C. Sutton to Sharon Rodel, in Oakland Twp., for $1.00.
Douglas L. Moore to Harry Phillips, in Clifford Twp., for $1.00.
Milissa M. Long to Gary E. Lewis, in Liberty Twp., for $1.00.
Allyn D. Booth to Carole Smallacombe, in Hallstead Borough, for $25.00.
Bruce R. Stockholm to James B. Stockholm, in New Milford Borough, for $1.00.
Jennifer M. Trusky (nbm) Jennifer M. Pearson to Jennifer M. Pearson, in Clifford Twp., for $1.00.
Robert A. Lantka to Curtis L. Fullom, in Lenox Twp., for $97,000.00.
Weldon C. Flewelling (aka) Weldon Flewelling, Ruthanna K. Flewelling (aka) Ruthann Flewelling (aka) Ruth Flewelling to Todd B. & Jennifer C. Schmidt, in New Milford Borough, for $190,000.00.
Edward L. Durnin to Todd B., Jennifer L. & Harold S. Stoudt, in Gibson Twp., for $114,000.00.
Carol A. Bronchella (nka) Carol A. Klobucar & Michael Klobucar to Patrick Nolan, in Forest City, for $65,720.00.
Pasquale Basanese to Fiondi Inc., in Forest Lake Twp., for $125,000.00.
Tracy M. & Katrina D. Flynn to Raphael A. & Lisa V. Ingaglio, in Hop Bottom Borough, for $155,000.00.
Doris Hallam Wages (aka) Doris Wages, Daniel Howard Wages & Katherine Wages to Laura Brooks, in New Milford Twp., for $1.00.
Jonathan W. Hummel (aka) Jonathan Wayne Hummel & Beth Hummel (aka) Beth Ann Hummel to Jonathan W. Hummel, in Forest Lake Twp. & Middletown Twp., for $1.00.
Brenda J. Upright (estate aka) Brenda Jean Upright (estate) to Irene M. Upright, in Jackson Twp., for $1.00.
Irene M. Upright to Susan Coccodrilli, in Jackson Twp., for $1.00.
Ronald & Laverne Kintz (estate) to Barbara Ginalsk, in Herrick Twp., for $100.00.
Ronald L. Thompson to Rodney J. Thompson, in Liberty Twp., for $1.00.
Robert H. Deluca to Robert H. Deluca, Barbara M. Chidester, Bonnie J. Phelps, Robert A. Deluca & Elizabeth L. Tompkins, in Harford Twp., for $1.00.
Robert W. & Susan M. McKeen to Robert W. & Susan M. McKeen, in Bridgewater Twp., for $1.00.
Habitat For Humanity of Susquehanna County Pennsylvania to Aaron E. & Kathy J. Mozkowitz, in Montrose, for $68,510.00.
John J. Kowalewski (aka by atty) John J. Kowalewski Sr. & Florence J. Kowalewski to Nancy M. Kowalewski, in Forest City, for $1.00.
Timmy P. & Victoria E. Wickizer to Scott T. Wickizer, in Forest Lake Twp., for $1.00.
Angelina M. Houghton to Somerset Regional Water Resources LLC, in New Milford Borough, for $145,000.00.
Pamela Underwood Davis & Jonathan T. Davis to Jonathan T. Davis, in Ararat Twp., for $1.00.
David A. Carlin to David A. & Elizabeth Carlin, in Auburn Twp., for $1.00.
Michael W. & Patricia M. Elsner to Douglas V. & Pamela J. Washburn, in Silver Lake Twp., for $147,900.00.
John R. Luce Jr. to Thomas R. & Jennifer R. Ehrie, in Great Bend Twp., for $118,500.00.
Vernon McCormick to James P. McCormick, in Susquehanna, for $1.00.
John Norman Tice III & Nicole Tice to Robert Badner, in Ararat Twp., for $3,000.00.
Bench Warrants
The Susquehanna County DOMESTIC RELATIONS Section has outstanding BENCH WARRANT’S for the following individuals as of 11:00 a.m. on September 28, 2012: Elbert G. Allen, Jeremy E. Anderson, Jason J. Carroll, William J. Casey, Chad C. Chauncey, James W. Donahue III, Thomas D. Earley, David J. Fischer, James Gerard, Keith R. Hurd, John J. Jenisky, Jr, Richard E. Kalinowski, Kay L. Knolles, Lee Labor, Todd J. Layton, Charlie J. Legere, Derrick J. Lezinsky, Michael Maryasz, Donald Palmer, James E. Purse, Joseph M. Rhodes, Perry Rohan, Bruce A. Schurr, Christie L. Sheptock, Desiree L. Shifler, David J. Shiner, Tina M. Smith, Eric J. Snell, Timothy M. Taylor, Justin S. Thompson, Earl H. Thompson, Jr, Ryan Warnagiris, Steven G. Warner, Jamie L. Williams, Sr, Dennis Wisniewski, Kelly Lynn Yarbrough, Please contact the Domestic Relations Section at 570-278-4600 ext. 170 with any information on the location of these individuals.
Theft of Motor Vehicle: On September 25th at 6:26 p.m. an unknown perpetrator arrived at the Dandy Mart in Rush Township and exited a black, late-model Dodge Caravan or Chrysler Town and Country minivan. The perpetrator was wearing a mask over his face. The thief then entered the vehicle of a Meshoppen woman, which was parked in the parking lot, and fled the store with the victim’s vehicle. The black mini-van followed the perpetrator out of the parking lot. Both vehicles fled south on SR 267. The stolen vehicle is a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer, gold in color, with Pennsylvania registration plate HYX-0497. Anyone with any information concerning this crime is asked to contact PSP Gibson at (570) 465-3154.
Crash: On September 26th at 12:35 am Brian McCormack of Binghamton was traveling northbound on Sr 167 in Silver Lake Township. At the time of the collision the roadway was wet with a rain weather event occurring. While negotiating a right curve in the roadway, the vehicle exited the northbound travel lane, left the shoulder, and impacted a series of trees, overturning. McCormack reported that he fell asleep while driving the vehicle. He was utilizing a seat belt; he sustained no injuries during this collision. The vehicle was towed from the scene by Bennett’s Towing Co.
Theft by Unlawful Taking: On September 24th at 5:05 p.m. someone stole the purse of a Montrose woman while she was shopping at the Montrose price Chopper. The victim’s purse was stolen from a shopping cart that she was using to shop with. The perpetrator removed the purse form the cart and then fled the store. The victim’s purse contained $100 cash, a driver’s license, an i-phone, car keys, and various credit and rewards cards. The thief is described as being a 20-25 year old white male, of medium build, approximately 170 pounds, with black hair, wearing a multi-colored poncho style hooded jacket. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police.
Burglary: On September 24th between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. a Lenox Township residence was entered by means of an unlocked door. Jewelry and loose change, valued at approximately 1800 dollars, were removed from within. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police.
Hit and Run: On September 24th at 5:20 pm Kimberly Cook of Montrose was side-swiped by an unknown driver while exiting the Price Chopper parking lot. Impact occurred as the right side of the offending vehicle struck the left front portion of Cook’s vehicle. After impact, the other driver proceeded to travel east on Sr 0706. Police arrived at the scene and spoke with Cook, who related that she was attempting to cross over SR0706 form the Price Chopper parking lot to the Sure Save parking lot when she was struck by another motor vehicle. She related that the operator of the other vehicle failed to stop and render any assistance. The vehicle that struck her, she stated, had entered to the roadway via the entrance way to the Price Chopper parking lot. She described the vehicle as being a 4 door, red in color, with 4 occupants. Physical evidence consisted of damage to the left front portion of the unknown vehicle.
Criminal Mischief: Between the 22nd and 23rd of September, various stone quarry items were vandalized at the Peltz stone quarry in Herrick Township. The items were apparently shot at with a firearm. The estimated value of the damaged property was $420. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police.
Commonwealth Vehicle: On September 24th at close to 11 a.m., Patrick Mulin of Sugarnotch, Pa was traveling east on Sr 2015 in Clifford Township at the same time that Brian Gallagher of Union Dale was traveling west. The trailer portion of Mullin’s vehicle side-swiped Gallager’s vehicle. Both men were utilizing seat belts. Neither sustained injury.
Criminal Mischief: A resident found a soda bottle in front of a Hallstead, PA residence which appeared partly filled with liquid of which a little was leaking from the end. Pennsylvania State Police and Hallstead Fire Co. responded to the scene and determined it to be a failed attempt at making a “bottle firework”. Investigation revealed local youths had attempted to manufacture this as a prank. They had been schooled on the practice through the internet. Charges were to be forthcoming as of the time of report. Making homemade fireworks can cause serious injury or death, and anyone using them that causes injury or property damage will be prosecuted.
Found Property: On September 23rd at 6 pm two bicycles were found near on Main Street of Rt. 11 near Cosmello’s in New Milford Borough. Anyone with information on who the bikes may belong to is asked to please contact the police.
Possession with Intent to Deliver: On September 23rd at approximately 1:30 pm Rashaan Samuels of Bronx, Ny was a passenger in a New York registered vehicle which was stopped for a motor vehicle violation. Criminal indicators were present. Consent to search the vehicle was obtained. The accused claimed a bag that was in the trunk of the vehicle. Inside the bag were 239 glassine packets of heroin. Also seized from the accused was $1103.00 in US Currency. The accused was arraigned before District Justice 34-3-01. Bail was set at $500,000 or 10%, $50,000 cash. The accused was unable to post bail and he was sent to the Susquehanna County Prison. A preliminary hearing was slated for 10/01/12 at District Court 34-3-02.
Burglary: On September 19th between 8:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. entry was gained into a Lathrop Township home by means of a forced window on the kitchen entry door. Two bedrooms were entered and a metal lockbox removed from under the bed in each of the rooms. Also removed were a small jewelry box from on top of a dresser in the back bedroom and a class ring from the dresser in the other bedroom.
Burglary: Between June 1st and September 17th the home of a Lathrop Township woman was entered, and personal property of the victim stolen from within. Copper pipe was also removed from multiple areas of the home. Anyone with information is asked to please call the police.
Criminal Mischief: On September 22nd at 3:16 p.m. the motorcycle belonging to Ronald Yanchick of Springville was vandalized with a dent in the gas tank, and both tires being slashed. The motorcycle was parked in a Springville Township garage at the time. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police.
Crash: On September 21st at 6:08 a.m. Brennan Carpenter of Trumansburg, Ny was traveling southbound on I 81 in Lenox Township when her vehicle exited the roadway off the east berm, entered the median, and struck two pieces of construction equipment belonging to Pensy Supply Inc. The construction equipment was not occupied at the time. Carpenter was transported via ambulance to Community Medical Center in Scranton, PA for treatment.
Criminal Mischief: On September 22nd at 12:30 a.m. a Nicholson area woman discovered damage had occurred to mailboxes on Williams Road in Lathrop Township. Anyone with any information is asked to please contact the police.
Collision-Traffic: On September 19th at 11:41 p.m. an unknown person was traveling west bound on John C Mcnamara Drive at the intersection of Sr 167 in Silver Lake Township. The vehicle exited the roadway after it negotiated a right turn onto Sr 167 from John C Mcnamara drive. It then crossed both travel lanes of Sr 167 and exited the roadway, overturning, and coming to a final rest upright, off the roadway in a field area. The driver fled the scene prior to police arrival. The vehicle was towed from the scene by Get ‘Er Done Towing of Binghamton, Ny. The investigation was ongoing as of the time of report.
Theft: Between the 1st and 18th of September a Springfield 30-06 rifle and a Savage double barrel shotgun belonging to two Binghamton men were stolen from a location in Bridgewater township. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police.
Public Drunkenness, Disorderly Conduct: On September 15th at 12:11 a.m. Christopher Ellis was taken into custody and housed in the Susquehanna County Prison on a probation violation following his creating a disturbance and resisting arrest at a Hallstead location. Charges were pending as of the time of report.
Criminal Mischief: Between the 17th and 18th of September a Forest Lake Township woman reported that her vehicle was vandalized while parked on Frasier Road in that town. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police. When the cashier was completing the sale, the female pointed a black revolver with a long barrel at the cashier and demanded the money. The suspects took the money and their sandwich and exited the store, walking toward the back of the plaza. One suspect is described as being a white female, approximately in her early 20’s, with blond hair, and wearing a light blue or gray hoodie sweatshirt and dark pants. The other is described as a white male, approximately 20 to 30 years of age, with short dark hair, wearing plaid shorts and a white short sleeve shirt with a dark collar. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police.
Commercial Vehicle Crash: On September 17th at 11:15 a.m. Paramjt Virdi of Woodbridge, On was attempting to exit Interstate 81 south at exit 219 in New Milford Borough when Virdi failed to negotiate a right hand curve on the ramp and rolled the vehicle over onto its side. The Volvo VNN, which was transporting paper products, required towing. It was towed by Marv’s Towing. Virdi was cited at District Court 34-3-02 for Driving Vehicle at Safe Speed and Accidents Involving Overturned Vehicles.
Possession Small Amount Marijuana: On September 14th at 7:15 a.m. Stephen Slater of Hallstead was stopped for traffic violations while operating his motorcycle on Airport Road in Great Bend Township. Slater was subsequently found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Criminal charges were to be filed in D.C. 34-3-02.
Theft from a motor vehicle: It is alleged that Neil Shaffer of Hallstead broke into the 2001 Saturn belonging to a Hallstead woman and stole items from within totaling $50. It is also alleged that the accused slashed the victim’s four tires totaling $350. Shaffer was taken into custody and later charged at District Court 34-3-02 after being interviewed.
Theft: A skid steer fork assembly was stolen from a wooden area in Ararat Township between the 10th and 14th of September. The estimated value of the fork assembly was $1500. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police.
Criminal Mischief: Between the 13th and 14th of September, a wooden wishing well was damaged at a location in Rush Township. The victim believed the act occurred at 10:00 p.m. on the 13th.
Criminal Mischief: On September 13th at 11:30 p.m. Jeremy Kowaleski of Friendsville is accused of driving his green Chevrolet Malibu in circles through the lawn of another Friendsville man. Criminal mischief and numerous traffic violations were filed on the accused.
Anyone having information regarding any of these incidents is asked to please contact PSP Gibson at (570) 465-3154.
