August 2023

BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is reminding area senior citizens of the annual Senior Citizens Expo coming up on Friday, Aug. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Sports and Fitness Gymnasium.

“This is always an informative event that is helpful not only to senior citizens but to their family members and caregivers as well,” Causer said. “I encourage everyone to come out and take advantage of the opportunity to get a wealth of information in one convenient location.”

Due to the expo, Causer’s offices in Bradford and Kane will be closed all day on Friday, Aug. 4. The office in Coudersport will remain open and may be reached by calling 814-274-9769.

The event is free to attend, and lunch will be provided. State, county and local exhibitors will be on hand to distribute information and answer questions about a variety of issues. Health screenings will also be offered, and door prize drawings will be held at 12:30 p.m.

Additional expos are scheduled Friday, Sept. 8, at the Kane Community Center, and Friday, Oct. 13, at the Roulette Fire Hall. Both events also will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information about the senior expos, contact Causer’s Bradford office at 814-362-4400. Information is also available at RepCauser.com or on Facebook at Facebook.com/RepCauser.

Baxter Issues Urgent Medical Device Correction for Spectrum V8 and Spectrum IQ Infusion Pumps with Specific Software Versions

DEERFIELD, Ill., July 28, 2023 – Baxter International Inc. announced today it has issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction for Spectrum V8 and Spectrum IQ infusion pumps in the U.S. and Puerto Rico that have been upgraded to software versions v8.01.01 and v9.02.01. The Correction is due to an increase in reported false upstream occlusion alarms following the software upgrades. Baxter will be working with customers to revert the software on all affected pumps to the previous software version.

The upgraded software installed on Spectrum V8 and Spectrum IQ infusion pumps may cause an alarm for an upstream occlusion when there is no actual upstream occlusion present. This false alarm may lead to an interruption or delay of therapy. An interruption or delay of therapy may cause serious adverse health consequences in patients who are receiving life-sustaining medications. Baxter has received three reports of serious injury potentially associated with this issue.

Frito-Lay Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy and Wheat in Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips Distributed in Pennsylvania

PLANO, Texas – August 1, 2023 – Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall of a limited number – less than 7,000 bags – of 14.5 oz and 1 oz Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips that may contain undeclared soy and wheat ingredients from spicy sweet chili tortilla chips. Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy or wheat run the risk of illness should they consume these products.

The products covered by this recall were distributed at retail stores only in Pennsylvania and other outlets, such as foodservice locations and vending machines. Consumers would have been able to purchase the chips as early as June 29, 2023.

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful are inviting 10^th -12^th grade students from around the state to help keep Pennsylvania clean and beautiful through the Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania program.

The program seeks to build community stewards and civic leaders by inspiring, engaging, and empowering young Pennsylvanians to not only keep their communities clean and beautiful but also to become ambassadors in their community for a shared vision of a clean and beautiful Pennsylvania. Applicants should be passionate about the environment and committed to making Pennsylvania the best place to live, work and play through volunteerism and leadership.

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that the contractor for a bridge replacement project along Route 449 in Potter County wrapped work yesterday evening and lifted a detour in place since June. Replacing the bridge, which spans Pine Creek about one-mile southeast of the village of Gold, improved the structure’s overall condition rating from “poor” to “good.”

Overall work included removing the existing concrete arch culvert, installing its replacement concrete box culvert, approach paving, guide rail installation, drainage improvements, pavement markings, and miscellaneous items. LTT Trucking LLC of North Bend, PA, was the contractor on this $900,000 project.

City of Bradford Police

Tonight is National Night Out on Chambers Street in downtown Bradford from 5pm to 8pm.

There will be many events for families to enjoy along with free food, games, obstacle courses, and much more.

Bring your families out for this great community event and engage with your local law enforcement and first responders!