The following individuals faced court action before Judge James Edgcomb.
Gabriella Grace Bush, 19, of Wellsboro, was charged with disorderly conduct, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and public drunkenness following a report of disturbance on a walking path near the dorms of Mansfield University on Aug. 17. Bush was found yelling and unaw…
Accidents
Theodore Joseph Petrosky, 39, of Valencia, was charged with two counts of driving under the influence, endangerment of welfare of children, unlawful operation on streets and highways, unlawful operation of ATV without helmet and failure to display plate following a traffic stop on Elk Run Ro…
The following individuals faced court action in front of District Judge James Edgcomb.
Accidents
Larry William Atkinson, 57, of Morris Run, was charged with unsworn falsification to authorities following an incident where police found Atkinson to have provided false information at a Walmart in Richmond Township on March 20. Atkinson attempted to purchase a firearm at Walmart and falsifi…
Hervey F. Howell, 62, of Galeton, was charged with possession of marijuana following a traffic stop on Route 6 in Gaines Township on Aug. 15. Howell’s vehicle was observed to be in violation with inspection rules and regulations with tinted windows and an external exhaust repair. Marijuana w…
A shooting that occurred in Middlebury Township on Sunday, Sept. 6 left two people dead, including the alleged shooter, according to police.
The following individuals faced court action in the Elkland District Court, District Judge James Edgcomb presiding.
Todd Lee Tomlinson, 50, of Mansfield, was charged with two counts of driving under the influence, driving on roadways laned for traffic, driving past speed limits, careless driving and accidents involving damage to vehicle following a report of a one-vehicle crash on State Road 549 on April …
Theft
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on Aug. 27, David Piaquadio, 63, of Galeton, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Christopher C. Conner to 20 years’ imprisonment following his conviction for conspiracy to distribute oxycodone, …
The following individuals faced court action in the Elkland District Court; Judge James Edgcomb presiding.
Harassment
Christopher Scott Grimes, 55, of Wellsboro was charged with possession of a controlled substance, failure to provide license, driving past maximum speed limits and not following restrictions of alcoholic beverages following a traffic stop on July 11. Police found an open container of beer in…
Tanner Ashton York, 21, of Mansfield was charged with two counts of driving under the influence, careless driving and failure to meet general lighting requirements following a traffic stop at the Welcome Center in Tioga Township on May 30. York exhibited signs of impairment during a standard…
COUDERSPORT — The preliminary hearing for the three Galeton residents accused of the murder of 19-year-old Joshua Ramos was held on Friday, Aug. 14. Two witnesses testified over the course of 6.5 hours in the Potter County Courthouse, with Galeton Magisterial District Judge Chris Kalacinski …
False information
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Moonstone Nutrition, a Pittsburgh-based startup that has developed products to prevent kidney stone formation and promote overall kidney health, announced receipt of an investment from the Accelerator Fund II, LLC., an organization sponsored and managed by the Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse that makes early stage investments in life sciences companies located in western Pennsylvania and outside the region.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Brickworks North America Corporation, the parent company of Glen-Gery Corporation, announced today the Grand Opening of its first North American Design Studio located in Philadelphia. This is Brickworks' seventh design studio, adding to the six located throughout Australia. The modern studio offers the architectural and design community a premium design experience where they can collaborate on projects, select from a broad product portfolio of high-end, stylish bricks, and host or attend industry and networking events.
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Tejal Gandhi and Dr. Jeffrey Brady are co-chairs of the National Steering Committee for Patient Safety, which recently released Safer Together: A National Action Plan to Advance Patient Safety. An interview with these leading experts on how we can all work together to reduce patient harm is the cover story of the September 2020 issue of Patient Safety. Other topics include a global look at innovative solutions to patient falls, process breakdowns in healthcare settings that lead to the spread of respiratory infections like the flu and COVID-19, nonsuicidal self-injury among children and teens, and two unique perspectives related to the pandemic: domestic violence and recovering from the coronavirus. You can read Patient Safety at patientsafetyj.com.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- GrowFlux, Inc. has recently partnered with Icelandic horticultural lighting firm ABC Lights to commercialize intelligent horticultural lighting systems for the Icelandic greenhouse market. GrowFlux will integrate it's IoT controls technology, GrowFlux Mesh wireless connectivity, into ABC Lights' high performance luminaires, enabling automated and software controlled smart greenhouse lighting. Horticultural lighting represents one of the highest operating costs in a greenhouse, and intelligent control of horticultural lighting allows greenhouse growers to minimize the crop's energy footprint and enhance crop quality. The integration between the two companies will result in intelligent lighting systems optimized for Iceland's unique climate and energy resources.
HORSHAM, Pa., Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kinetic Ceramics, LLC, a leader in innovations using piezoelectricity to revolutionize industrial hardware, in 2021 will welcome employees to its new headquarters at Spring House Innovation Park (SHIP), the premier, suburban Philadelphia multi-tenant business and research campus developed by MRA Group.
Male Athlete of the Week
TIOGA — The Williamon Warriors boys soccer team put together a strong defensive effort against a solid Troy team on Thursday, Sept. 17, but were unable to put any goals on the board falling by…
The Wellsboro Lady Hornets (2-0-1) took on two teams this past week, tying a talented Athens (2-0-1) team 1-1 at home on Wednesday, Sept. 16 and crushing the Wyalusing Lady Rams (2-1) 6-1 on S…
WELLSBORO — The Wellsboro Lady Hornets volleyball team (3-0) entered their Thursday, Sept. 17 matchup undefeated, and left with their flawless record intact as they swept the Troy Lady Trojans…
A big game from Avaree Kellert helped Coudersport volleyball team beat Northern Potter, 3-1 (25-20, 13-25, 25-17) last Thursday night.
The board of directors of Citizens Financial Services, Inc., the bank holding company for First Citizens Community Bank, recently declared a cash dividend for its shareholders.
UPMC welcomes Hadeel Naqib, MD, to the pediatrics team in Wellsboro.
UPMC in the Susquehanna region will offer free prostate screenings on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at SH Urology, 1705 Warren Ave., Suite 206, Williamsport.
In recognition of October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, UPMC in the Susquehanna region will offer $55 mammograms to women with limited or no insurance coverage and no prior history of breast disease. These screenings will be offered on a first come, first served basis, and appointment…
There is an old joke that asks, How do you get to Carnegie Hall?
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and assisted living communities across the country that provide care to approximately five million people each year, has called on Congress to ensure dedicated funding and priority attention is given to long-term care residents and caregivers.
