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Obituary: Donna Hardy, Austin Department of Human Services Closes County Assistance Offices Statewide to the Public, Encourages All Pennsylvanians to Use Online Services….The Red Cross desperately needs blood donations and advises bloodmobiles will still happen…..Potter County Artisan Center launches “GoFundMe” campaign …two fugitives nabbed in the village of Roulette….. To hear today’s podcast, click on start buttons below: Part A: Part B: The Pennsylvania Department of Health has been providing daily reports but in the last couple days has not issued in news release about the coronavirus. However, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services yesterday closed assistance offices statewide to the public and encourages all Pennsylvanians to use online services in coordination with Governor Wolf’s mitigation guidance regarding the corona virus. in person business will resume no sooner than Wednesday, April 1.. Pennsylvanians are encouraged to use DHS’ online applications and resources to apply for benefits or submit paperwork as necessary. While the CAOs are closed to the public, eligibility determinations, application processing, and benefit issuance will continue for Pennsylvanians in all counties. Applications for benefits and renewals can be submitted online at www.compass.state.pa.us. For Medicaid, contact the Pennsylvania Consumer Service Center at 1-866-550-4355 to apply over the phone. Pennsylvanians can also complete semi-annual renewals and check their benefit status through the myCOMPASS PA mobile app. Clients who prefer to submit paper documentation can mail documents to their local CAO or leave documents in a CAO’s secure drop box, if available. EBT payments are still scheduled to occur during the closure and activated EBT cards can still be used as usual at ATMs and in stores at point-of-sale machines if the client has a balance. Balance and transaction inquiries, as well as EBT card replacement, can be requested from DHS’s EBT contractor, Conduent, at 888-328-7366. Managed Care Organizations (MCO) providing Medicaid coverage will be available to address claims and coverage issues with clients, and Medicaid Access cards can still be used at participating medical facilities to obtain care. collier coeur titlee 720collierpascher11271 LIHEAP Crisis, which assists households who are without or are in danger of being without heat, will still be available to clients via phone. Clients should call the Crisis Hotline at 1-866-452-6152, which will be operating to serve individuals in crisis situations during the office closure. Visit the PA Department of Health’s dedicated Coronavirus webpage for the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19. The Potter County Department of Emergency Services reports the American Red Cross desperately needs blood donations because of the severe blood shortage in Pennsylvania. Thousands of blood drives have been canceled as schools and businesses have closed in response to COVID-19. The situation is expected to worsen over the next week, and more and more hospitals may have to make tough medical choices due to a shortage of blood. The Potter County Ed Council announces due to Governor Wolf’s order urging nonessential businesses throughout Pennsylvania to close, its offices will be closed to the public until Monday, March 30. At that time, the Ed Council hopes to resume normal activity, and should be able to host schedule classes. In the meantime, staff will be monitoring phone calls and emails. For the Coudersport office, please call (814) 274-4877 or email jmorley@pcedcouncil.org. For the Port Allegany office, please call (814) 545-1333 or email chand@pcedcouncil.org . collier ras de cou sans fermoir 720collierpascher8849 With the start of a new decade, The Potter County Artisan Center is facing new challenges.The Center, located at 227 N. Main Street, Coudersport was started five years ago as a means to benefit local artists and artisans and provide a place for the community and visitors to purchase unique gifts. The center sells paintings, pottery, jewelry, photographs, fiber arts, herbal goods, soaps, gourds and other handmade items as well as locally made maple syrup, honey, cheese and preserves. The center also promotes art to the community and host a wide range of classes.The Center began as a project of the Visitors Association, which merged with neighboring Tioga County’s Tourist Promotion Agency and relocated a couple of years ago. collier homme 60 cm 720collierpascher8052 The local Chamber of Commerce also had office space in the building so the center became a project of the Chamber which has now opted for alternative arrangements and has moved. Without these two supporting organizations, The center cannot pay the full amount of rent and utilities and has launched a “GoFundMe: campaign to raise $24,000 which will cover operating expenses (rent and utilities, etc.) for the next two years. The center is now actively recruiting new members which will add income from membership fees and increased sales. Plans are being made reorganize to incorporate other cultural groups under an umbrella organization and apply for non-profit status, enabling it to offer more programs and classes. The goal is to become self-supporting while continuing to promote such attractions as the Dark Skies of Cherry Springs, The Eliot Ness Fest, Potter-Tioga Maple Festival and Habitat for Humanity’s Outdoor Show. All donations will be appreciated. Donations can be made online @ www.gofundme.com/f/save-the-artisan-center Two fugitives were arrested in the village of Roulette earlier this week, police officers were called to a location for a reported home invasion with five young children in the house .after arriving and securing the scene and speaking with the children in the family Chief Bryan Phelps directed others responding to saturate the area and attempt to locate the described suspects after a short time. A woman taken into custody on Third Street on a bench warrant from Potter County, But the man fitting the description was not located. All units for released while Chief Phelps and Patrolman White were taking the woman to the Tioga county prison the original 9-1-1 caller came back on stating that the man was back in their yard. collier de perles misaki 720collierpascher10321 Officers immediately summoned the state police to respond to the home. The woman stated that the man fitting the description given to state police was located at a residence just behind the location of the reported home invasion. State police arrived and through their investigation found the male suspect and took him into custody, taking him directly to Potter County Jail on his bench warrant. The investigation is continuing. Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Sweden Township police department, which provides police service to Roulette Township. State police at Ridgway have arrested a 31 year old Punxsutawney woman on drug possession charges after finding her lying alongside Toby Road near Thompson Hill Road in Fox Township. Monday night. When police interviewed the woman she told them she was waiting for a ride. Upon further investigation, she was allegedly found to be in possession of marijuana and charges are pending in District Court.
Obituary
Donna J. collier ras de cou cache cache 720collierpascher8666 Hardy, 69, of Austin, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport.Donna was born on November 17, 1950 in Greensburg, the daughter of the late James E. and Frances (Tomecello) Parsons. She was married to Joseph R. Hardy, who survives.Donna worked as a nurse’s aide.Surviving are sons, Richard (Christine) Phillips of St. Mary’s; Jeff (Jill) Hardy of Robinson; 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.At Donna’s wishes there will be no visitation or services.The family has entrusted the Thomas E. bracelet femme hippie braceletpascher1916 Fickinger Funeral Home 210 North East St. Coudersport, PA 16915 with his arrangements.
Back Yard Hummingbird Statewide total now more than 62,000…..McKean County increases to 11…..Coudersport state police investigate child endangerment cases….Suspect uses phony bill to pay Emporium business for bad check…Byrnendale man accused of terroristic threats…14 year old seriously hurt in ATV accident in McKean County….. The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., May 17, that there are 623 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 62,234. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. Here in the Black Forest Broadcasting Service Area Tioga has 16; McKean has gone up to 11; Elk has 6 Potter 4 Cameron has 2. Elk; McKean; and Tioga Counties have each recorded one death each. Across the border into New York State Cattaraugus County has 65 cases and Allegany 44. Today, Pennsylvania is reporting 4,418 total deaths, an increase of 15 new deaths. County-specific information and a statewide map are available on the department’s website. There are 270,670 patients who have tested negative to date. Most of the patients hospitalized are aged 65 or older, and most of the deaths have occurred in patients 65 or older. In nursing and personal care homes, there are 13,447 resident cases of COVID-19, and 2,091 cases among employees, for a total of 15,447 at 558 distinct facilities in 45 counties. None here in the Black Forest Broadcasting Service Area. Out of the total deaths, 3,057 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities. A county breakdown can be found on the department’s website. 
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