PFBC to Host Open House at Linesville State Fish Hatchery on April 11
LINESVILLE, Pa. (March 20) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is excited to invite the public to attend the annual spring Open House at the Linesville State Fish Hatchery, Crawford County, on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Celebrate the start of spring at a fun-filled and educational event with a full schedule of activities:
- View native Pennsylvania fish species in a 10,000-gallon viewing tank
- Walleye spawning demonstration to include fish sorting, egg collection, and fertilization
- Tour of PFBC patrol boats and electro-survey equipment used by biologists
- Fish filleting/cooking demonstrations with sample tasting
- Basic fly tying and casting instruction
- Make your own “fish print” t-shirt (suggested donation $5)
- Interact with PFBC staff and partner agencies while visiting their booths
Parking and shuttle to the Visitors Center will be provided. The Linesville State Fish Hatchery is located at 13300 Hartstown Road, Linesville, Pa 16424.
PUC Schedules Hearings To Gather Public Input On Proposed Merger Involving American Water Works And Essential Utilities
Late-April and early-May in-person and telephonic public input hearings scheduled across Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has scheduled a series of in-person and telephonic hearings to gather public input about the proposed merger involving American Water Works Company (American Water) and Essential Utilities (Essential), the parent company of Aqua America and Peoples Natural Gas.
According to the application filed with the PUC, American Water and its subsidiaries provide water and wastewater services to 3.5 million customer connections, or more than 14 million people in 14 states, including Pennsylvania. Essential provides water, wastewater, and natural gas services to approximately 5.5 million people in Pennsylvania and nine other states.
In-Person Public Input Hearings
In-person public input hearings will be held at the following locations and times:
- Tuesday, April 21, 2026 – Dauphin County
Hearing #1 will begin at 1 p.m.
Hearing #2 will begin at 6 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn Hershey
550 East Main Street
Hummelstown, PA 17036 - Wednesday, April 22, 2026 – Chester County
Hearing #1 will begin at 1 p.m.
Hearing #2 will begin at 6 p.m.
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Pitt-Bradford Hosts Screening of Bring Her Home
BRADFORD, Pa. — In an effort to highlight the increasingly high level of violence against women in Indigenous communities, The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will host a screening of Bring Her Home on Thursday March 26. The powerful PBS documentary, directed by Leya Hale, follows three Indigenous women—artist Angela Two Stars, activist Mysti Babineau, and politician Ruth Buffalo—as they seek to honor missing and murdered relatives who are victims of violence and human trafficking.
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring the four founders of IndigeRoots, a local activist group dedicated to fostering intergenerational and cross-cultural learning between local ethnic communities, while also highlighting the resilience and creativity of Indigenous people. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Blaisdell Hall, room 138 on campus. It is free and open to the public.
The effort is a collaboration between IndigeRoots, the Pitt-Bradford Women’s Lacrosse team and Hanley Library and is also sponsored by Pitt-Bradford’s Office of the President and the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences.
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Save The Date for Women in the Wilds at Sinnemahoning State Park
Sinnemahoning State Park is happy to announce this summer’s Women in the Wilds event will be held from Friday June 19th to Sunday June 21st with registration opening on Wednesday April 1st.
Women in the Wilds at Sinnemahoning State Park is a ladies-only weekend of outdoor recreation and environmental education. This summer’s WITW event offers women the opportunity to participate in a variety of outdoor activities as well as educational and interpretive sessions on topics ranging from archery to paddleboarding.
Program fee is $125 per person. Fee includes choice of 10 outdoor recreation and interpretive classes, Friday evening social, catered lunches on Saturday & Sunday, and catered dinner on Saturday. An event t-shirt is also included in the program fee, as well as all program materials and supplies. Equipment for activities such as paddling and biking will be provided, or you can bring your own gear.
Added for this year we will have optional add-on activities on Friday for those who are interested in extending the weekend. These activities have an additional cost and are space limited, available on a first come first serve basis at registration.
Program fee does NOT include overnight accommodations or breakfast either day. All participants are responsible for finding and paying for their own overnight accommodations. A list of local cabins, B&Bs, motels, and campgrounds will be provided upon request.
Registration for the event is being managed by our friends at Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required by Friday, June 5th, 2026. Limit 45 people. This event typically fills up within a few days of registration opening so make sure you mark April 1st on your calendar.
To register for Women in the Wilds or get more information about programs at Sinnemahoning State Park you can visit the park’s calendar of events at; https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/sinnemahoning_state_park If you have additional questions feel free to call the park office at 814-647-8401.
Bradford Rotary Club to Host Pancake Breakfast on Sunday
The Bradford Rotary Club invites the community to its annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the Masonic Lodge, 625 South Avenue in Bradford. Proceeds from the event will support local service projects and charitable initiatives throughout the community.
Come hungry and enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes—the star of the morning—served hot and fresh alongside scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, and juice. Breakfast will be served from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Tickets are $10.00 for adults, $15.00 for “Kegs and Eggs” (includes two beers or two mimosas), and $7.00 for children ages 12 and under. Tickets will be available at the door, and additional information can be found on the Rotary Club of Bradford’s Facebook page.
The Bradford Rotary Club is a proud member of Rotary International, a global organization dedicated to bringing together leaders to provide humanitarian service and promote goodwill and peace around the world.
Audrey A. EATON, 87, of Genesee, PA
Audrey A. EATON, 87, of Genesee, PA, died Friday, March 20, 2026 in Wellsville Manor Care Center, Wellsville, NY.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Olney-Foust & Embser Funeral Homes & Cremation, 34 West State Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
PUC Schedules Hearings to Gather Public Input on Proposed Merger Involving American Water Works and Essential Utilities
Late-April and early-May in-person and telephonic public input hearings scheduled across Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has scheduled a series of in-person and telephonic hearings to gather public input about the proposed merger involving American Water Works Company (American Water) and Essential Utilities (Essential), the parent company of Aqua America and Peoples Natural Gas.
According to the application filed with the PUC, American Water and its subsidiaries provide water and wastewater services to 3.5 million customer connections, or more than 14 million people in 14 states, including Pennsylvania. Essential provides water, wastewater, and natural gas services to approximately 5.5 million people in Pennsylvania and nine other states.
In-Person Public Input Hearings
In-person public input hearings will be held at the following locations and times:
- Tuesday, April 21, 2026 – Dauphin County
Hearing #1 will begin at 1 p.m.
Hearing #2 will begin at 6 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn Hershey
550 East Main Street
Hummelstown, PA 17036 - Wednesday, April 22, 2026 – Chester County
Hearing #1 will begin at 1 p.m.
Hearing #2 will begin at 6 p.m.
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LEWIS RUN MAN CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY TO RETALIATE AGAINST A VICTIM/WITNESS
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a Lewis Run man is charged with Conspiring to Retaliate against someone who testified against a man in a prior hearing involving Rape and Sexual Abuse of a Child.
Peter ROSS is charged with Conspiracy Retaliation (2 counts) and Conspiracy Criminal Use of a Communication Facility. The complaint accuses ROSS of conspiring with Ray COAST, who is currently being held in jail after being unable to post $3 million bail on a prior case involving hundreds of counts of Rape, Sexual Abuse of Children (Child Pornography) and Stalking, to retaliate against a victim who testified against COAST during a preliminary hearing on his prior cases.
The two are accused of planning to contact the victim’s employer and to post things about the victim to an anonymous social media page, urging that they need the victim to be fired before his trial. The two allegedly engaged in discussions about the plans to do things for the purpose of discrediting the victim, referencing that it will make his case that much better and his lawyer can use it and, further, they are alleged to have engaged in discussion about ways to hurt the victim’s career or his reputation.
Following these discussions, the victim’s employer is alleged to have received materials from ROSS that were intended to hurt the victim’s employment status and another person reportedly was contacted in furtherance of the conspiracy to retaliate. ROSSD was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge William Todd who set bail on this case at $150,000. All persons charged are presumed innocent.
COAST CHARGED WITH CONSPIRING TO RETALIATE AGAINST VICTIM AND ADDITIONAL CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that additional charges related to child pornography and conspiring to retaliate against a victim have been filed against Ray Edward COAST who is currently being held on $3 million on two prior cases including hundreds of counts of sex crimes including Rape, Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Sexual Abuse of a Child (Child Pornography) and Stalking.
By criminal complaint filed on March 20, 2026, COAST is now also charged with Conspiracy Retaliation against A Victim (2 counts); Criminal Use of a Communication Facility; Photographing/Filming Sexual Abuse of Children (Child Pornography) (4 counts); and Sexual Abuse of Children (Child Pornography (5 counts).
The complaint accuses COAST of conspiring with Peter ROSS, of Lewis Run, to retaliate against a victim who testified against him during a preliminary hearing on his prior cases-discussing a plan to contact a victim’s employer and to post things about the victim to an anonymous social media page, urging that they need the victim to be fired before his trial.
The two are accused of engaging in discussions about the plans to do things for the purpose of discrediting the victim, referencing that it will make his case that much better and his lawyer can use it and discussing ways to hurt the victim’s career or his reputation and materials were, in fact, sent to the victim’s employer and another person was contacted, allegedly in furtherance of the conspiracy to retaliate.
The complaint also alleges that COAST video-taped himself engaging in sexual intercourse with a minor boy and possessed a video and photograph of 2 boys who appear to be between 8 and 10 years old engaging in sexual activity.
COAST was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge William Todd who set bail on this case at $150,000. He remains incarcerated on $3 million in the other cases. All persons charged are presumed innocent.
Criminal Trespass Arrest In Bradfors
On March 16, 2026, the City of Bradford Police Department responded to a reported break-in at 84 Maplewood Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered two individuals inside the residence, with one of them stripping wire from the home.
The reporting party had been checking the property and found the individuals, who did not have permission to enter the structure. As a result of the investigation, the two individuals were taken into custody.
The male suspect Jason McCracken and the female suspect, were both charged with criminal trespass. Additionally, the female suspect, Candace M. Crawford, was found to be in possession of illegal drugs and paraphernalia at the time of her arrest.
Both suspects were arraigned by Magistrate Luther and remanded to McKean County Jail, each on $50,000 cash bail. Preliminary hearings are scheduled in the matter. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The City of Bradford Police Department is committed to protecting the safety and property of our community. If you have any information about this incident or any other criminal activity, please contact us at 814-887-4911.
Criminal Trespass Arrest In Bradford
On March 16, 2026, the City of Bradford Police Department responded to a reported break-in at 84 Maplewood Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered two individuals inside the residence, with one of them stripping wire from the home.
The reporting party had been checking the property and found the individuals, who did not have permission to enter the structure. As a result of the investigation, the two individuals were taken into custody. The male suspect Jason McCracken and the female suspect, were both charged with criminal trespass.
Additionally, the female suspect, Candace M. Crawford, was found to be in possession of illegal drugs and paraphernalia at the time of her arrest. Both suspects were arraigned by Magistrate Luther and remanded to McKean County Jail, each on $50,000 cash bail. Preliminary hearings are scheduled in the matter.
All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The City of Bradford Police Department is committed to protecting the safety and property of our community. If you have any information about this incident or any other criminal activity, please contact us at 814-887-4911.
