Date archive for November, 2010
Ortiz guilty in sex assault (4)
11/17/10 •
BY STACI WILSON It took a Susquehanna County jury about one hour, last week, to bring back guilty verdicts against a man accused of sexually assaulting a minor in Gibson Twp. Jim Thompson Ortiz, 38, Lake Como, was convicted in the Susquehanna County Court of Common Pleas of indecent assault against a child under the [...]
Former teacher’s hearing continued (0)
11/17/10 •
BY STACI WILSON The Monday, Nov. 15, preliminary hearing for a former Montrose Area High School art teacher accused of sexual misconduct with a teenage student 20 years ago has been continued 30 days. Robert Smith, Montrose, was charged Oct. 26 with aggravated indecent assault, a felony; and misdemeanor counts of corruption of minors, indecent [...]
Montrose establishes Wall of Honor (0)
11/17/10 •
BY STACI WILSON A memorial sign paying tribute to of fallen soldier Staff Sgt Daniel Arnold is the first addition to a Wall of Honor being established at Montrose Area High School. The Arnold family was on hand for the unveiling of the memorial at a Veterans Day assembly held at the school, Thursday, Nov. [...]
Veterans honored at Elk Lake Schools (0)
11/17/10 •
BY PAT FARNELLI Elk Lake Elementary students came prepared to honor local service members Thursday during the school’s two Veteran’s Day assemblies. Children filed in wearing red white and blue hats and carrying paper flags, and sang “You’re a Grand Old Flag,” “This Land is Your Land,” and inspirational songs “Bless Our Troops,” and “We [...]
County urged to adopt compressor station ordinance (0)
11/17/10 •
BY STACI WILSON The county commissioners were urged to vote in favor of an ordinance that would address noise pollution associated with natural gas compressor stations. Frank Pinkowski, of Forest Lake Twp., voiced his support of the proposed amendment to the county’s subdivision ordinance proposed by the planning commission. The amendment addresses natural gas compressor [...]
Night of “mudding” damages field (0)
11/17/10 •
BY STACI WILSON A night of “mudding” that damaged a Springville area hay field led to charges being filed in Montrose District Court and later withdrawn against a California man. But charges against two others involved in the incident are likely, said District Attorney Jason Legg. The charge of conspiracy to commit agricultural vandalism was [...]
Harford Township proposes budget for 2011 (0)
11/17/10 •
BY PAT FARNELLI Harford Township Supervisors reviewed the proposed 2011 budget Tuesday during their November meeting. No tax increase is expected for the coming year even though the projected township revenue falls short of the expected 2011 budgeted expenditures, with cash-on-hand carried over to make up the difference. The township has anticipates $369,811 in revenue [...]
New housing for county seniors (0)
11/17/10 •
BY HELEN B. FOSTER Correspondent With a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Emerson Southgate Apartments on Sunday, Nov. 7, 24 units of new housing for thos 62 or older has been made available to county residents. The new units are adjacent to the Howard J. Emerson Apartments in Hallstead where a long waiting list prompted the Susquehanna [...]
Students planning eco-adventure to Costa Rica (0)
11/17/10 •
BY HELEN B. FOSTER Correspondent A group of students from Susquehanna Community and Blue Ridge High Schools are planning to travel to Costa Rica for a 7-day educational science program next June. The trip, planned for June 12-18, also includes a student from North Pocona School District, and will focus on the biodiversity and beauty [...]
Court suspends Montrose attorney (0)
11/12/10 •
BY STACI WILSON A Montrose attorney received an 18-month suspension from the Pennsylvania Bar by the state Supreme Court for violating rules of professional conduct for actions taken regarding a quarry lease dispute. The Supreme Court issued the order against attorney Paul Kelly on Oct. 28. He was also ordered to pay costs to the [...]