Robert A. Bly, 59, of Derrick City, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
EAST HANOVER, N.J., Nov. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mondelēz Global LLC announced today a voluntary recall of 70 cases of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches and sold in the following U.S. states: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Alabama.
This recall is limited to 1 SKU and 2 Code Dates previously recalled in July. This action is not an expansion of that prior recall and is being conducted out of an abundance of caution.
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) advises drivers in the State College area that traffic will be reduced to one lane on a section of Route 26 North (Beaver Avenue) in State College Borough on Tuesday, December 9. This short-term closure will enable workers for Penn State University to utilize a crane in the roadway to remove a rooftop generator from a downtown building.
This traffic pattern will close the left lane of Route 26 northbound between South Fraser and Kelly Aly and is planned for 7:00 AM until Noon on Tuesday, December 9. Drivers are asked to use caution in the area and to be alert for workers or equipment in the roadway.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a flood damage repair project continues on Route 220 in Davidson Township, Sullivan County.
Between Monday, December 8, 2025 and Thursday, December 11, 2025, Main Street (Route 2002) will be closed between Route 220 and Michelle Road while the contractor, Mitchell Knorr Contracting, Inc. replaces damaged pipes. A detour using Route 220 and Michelle Road will be in place through the afternoon of December 11, weather permitting.
Brenda J. TRIPLETT, 79, of Port Allegany, PA, died Tuesday, December 2, 2025 in Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY. Born May 27, 1946, in St. Marys, she was the daughter of Roy E. and Hazel E. Cleaveland Wertz. On April 6, 1963, in Cody, WY, she married Samuel Gordon Triplett, who predeceased her on June 25, 2003.
A graduate of Port Allegany High School, she was a homemaker raising her children. Brenda was an artist and commissioned by many local people for her artwork. She was a member of Port Allegany Alliance Church.
PA Wilds Conservation Shops at Leonard Harrison and Kinzua Bridge state parks will operate long-term, selling products that are at least 90 percent sourced from small businesses in rural areas of the PA Wilds — online shopping is also available at shop.pawilds.com.
Under Governor Shapiro’s leadership, Pennsylvania’s outdoor industry has grown by 10 percent — adding $2 billion to the state’s economy, nearly 4,000 new jobs, and supporting more than 168,000 jobs overall.
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced a 35-year lease for the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship to operate gift shops at two popular state parks — Kinzua Bridge and Leonard Harrison — in northcentral Pennsylvania. This long-term agreement is part of the Governor Josh Shapiro’s efforts to connect outdoor tourism with community growth and support for small businesses.
Harrisburg – The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg.
Livestream of the Public MeetingThe PUC will be streaming video of its regularly scheduled public meetings live on its website.
Public Meeting AgendaHere is the link for the Public Meeting Agenda on December 4, 2025.
Archived AudioA link to the archived audio will be accessible at the Public Meeting Video page and will be posted shortly after the conclusion of the public meeting.
For more information about the PUC visit our website at puc.pa.gov.
More than 26% of Pennsylvania’s 9.1 million licensed drivers are 65 and older.
The Commonwealth offers driving resources to assist older Pennsylvanians continue to get where they need to go safely.
York, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), the Pennsylvanian Insurance Department (PID), and the American Automobile Association (AAA) shared safe driving advice and resources available for older Pennsylvanians with residents at the White Rose Senior Center in York.
“Mobility is essential to quality of life at any age, especially as friends and families gather to celebrate the holiday season,” said Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Executive Deputy Secretary Larry Shifflet. “While many older drivers have a lifetime of valuable driving experience to draw from, PennDOT continually seeks to balance the safety of our roadways with the need for independence and autonomy.”
Learn more and apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)<https://www.pa.gov/services/dhs/apply-for-the-low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap>
Jennifer Hagaman | Veterans’ Service Specialist | Region 3 Central PA | USAF Veteran
PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs | Bureau of Veterans Outreach and Reintegration
40 Fisher Ave. | Jonestown PA 17038-8202
Work Cell: 717-639-5568
Hunters Have Opportunity for Popular Buck and Doe Raffle
Bradford, Pa.: The Kinzua Quality Deer Cooperative (KQDC) announces that they will have their two deer check stations operating on Saturday, 12/6, from 10 am until 6 pm. Hunters are encouraged to bring in their deer to learn all the information about their deer. The two check stations are on SR 59 at the John Perkins parking lot in Marshburg and at the Willows Restaurant parking lot on SR 346 west of Bradford.
POSITION VACANCY
The Coudersport Area School District is seeking applicants for a General Cafeteria Worker – 5 hr./day, effective immediately.
Interested applicants should send a complete application package, including a letter of interest, application, current clearances (Act 24/31/34/151/168) and resumé to the Office of the Superintendent, CASD, 698 Dwight Street, Coudersport, PA 16915 by December 17, 2025.
POSITION VACANCIES
The Coudersport Area School District is seeking applicants for the following positions:
HS Math Teacher (remainder of the school year)
Long Term Substitute Teacher for Kindergarten
Interested applicants should send a complete application package including a letter of interest, application, PA certificate, current clearances (Act 24/31/34/151/168), resumé, and transcripts to the Office of the Superintendent, CASD, 698 Dwight Street, Coudersport PA 16915 by December 17, 2025.
Thomas R. Davido, 72, of Ridgway, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Aruba with his wife by his side.
He was born on September 17, 1953, in Ridgway, the son of the late Donald J. and Ruth C. Harvey Davido.
On May 10, 1975, at St. Leo Church, he married Jo-Ann Marchese, with whom he celebrated 50 years of a blessed marriage.
The Potter County Jail Board meeting originally scheduled for Friday, Dec. 5, has been cancelled. Those with questions or comments about the jail are reminded that they can submit them to the board through email sent to pcjailboard@pottercountypa.net.
Jail Board members are Commissioner Paul Heimel (chair), Sheriff Kevin Siska (vice chair), Commissioner Nancy Grupp (secretary), Judge Stephen Minor, District Attorney Andy Watson, and Commissioner Robert Rossman. Chief Commissioners Clerk Jessica Giebel serves as administrator.
Many years ago, I came up with the phrase, “You are the most dangerous to the Kingdom of God when you’re right.” It stemmed from a time when being “right” was very important. Today, I admit I’m not right about many things. In fact, I’ve often been wrong. The real issue is that when you’re right, you shut your mind off to others. When you’re right, others’ opinions become irrelevant. It doesn’t matter what you’re right about. You can believe you’re right about God, politics, sports, or any other topic and still cause a lot of hurt and pain in others’ lives.
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that Daryl ROBINSON, age 44 of Bradford, has been taken into custody by Bradford Police and charged with Rape of a Child (victim under 13) and other sex crimes over a five-year period with additional charges imminent.
The complaint reports that a six-year-old female reported that ROBINSON sexually assaulted her at the home of her babysitter in Bradford. The child told Officer Tyler Blair and an investigator with Children and Youth Services that she was alone with ROBINSON in an upstairs bedroom at the house and ROBINSON put his penis in her mouth, causing her to cough and resulting in a sore throat. The child was evaluated by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner at BRMC.
City of Bradford Police also received a report from a 13-year-old female at the same residence who reported that ROBINSON has been sexually assaulting her since she was 8 years old and would use his penis, fingers, and a vibrating objecting. She reported that ROBINSON would use a cell phone to photograph her. She reports that the assaults began with back rubs and escalated to rape and that ROBINSON would direct her not to tell anybody what was happening.
Officer Tyler Blair and Chief Michael Ward led the investigation which included interviewing the children and other witnesses and analyzing forensic evidence. Officer Tyler Blair is the lead investigator who filed the complaint and obtained an arrest warrant for ROBINSON.
The complaint charges ROBINSON with 2 counts of Rape of a Child and 2 counts of Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse of a Child. Officer Tyler Blair, Officer Colby Keane and Office Hobie Milliron located ROBINSON last evening at the home of a relative and took him into custody. He was arraigned at 11:30pm by on-call Magisterial District Judge William Todd who set bail at $1 million.
He was remanded to jail. ROBINSON is scheduled for Central Court next Thursday. District Attorney Vettenburg-Shaffer and City of Bradford Police Chief Michael Ward advise that this is a developing case and the investigation is ongoing. Additional charges are expected. They urge anyone with information to call 911.
Smethport – Thomas E. Burkett, 89, of Smethport, passed away Thursday (November 27, 2025) at his home in Smethport.
He was born August 20, 1936 in Bradford, the son of Harry W. and Wilma E. Burkett. On January 23, 1960, in Olean, NY, he married Laura M. Coast, who preceded him in death.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Mr. Burkett was employed by Case Cutlery of Bradford before retiring.
He enjoyed camping, going to the races, and spending time with his family. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and loved to watch them play.
The Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce will host the communities beloved Annual Christmas Parade, taking place this Friday, December 5, at 6:00 p.m. along Main Street in downtown Bradford. This year’s parade, proudly sponsored by CNB Bank, promises to be one of the most festive yet.
With more than 25 floats already registered and the fresh snow, we can look forward to a magical night. And don’t forget Santa and Mrs. Claus will stop at the square to light the Christmas tree in the gazebo while carolers sign Christmas songs.
BRADFORD, Pa. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will launch a new four-year major in PreK–12 special education next fall to help address Pennsylvania’s critical shortage of certified special education teachers.
The new major — Pitt-Bradford’s ninth in education — was developed in response to growing student interest and increased demand in school districts across the Commonwealth.
