2024
Single Vehicle Crash In Norwich Twp.
On August 19, at 1:18 am Norwich Twp was dispatched to Rt. 46 South for a vehicle vs tree crash
Simple Assault Arrest Following Domestic Incident In Bradford
On August 12th, 2024 City of Bradford Police were dispatched to 12 Storey Place for an unwanted person. Upon arrival Officers located an adult female with obvious swelling and bruising around her eye and she reported her boyfriend Antwon Jacobs had struck her causing these injuries.
Officers took Jacobs into custody and charged him with Simple Assault and Harassment. Magistrate William Todd arraigned Jacobs on these charges and he was remanded to McKean County Jail on $10,000 cash bail. Pennsylvania State Parole also placed a detainer warrant on Jacobs in relation to these new charges. Location 12 Storey Place Bradford, PA 16701 Arrest Date Aug 12, 2024 Incident Type Assault – Other
CC 2701 A1 SIMPLE ASSAULT (M2)
CC 2709 A1 HARASSMENT (S)
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service State College PA
11:01 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
…FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE…A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following
counties, Potter and Tioga.
* WHEN…Until 100 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 1059 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Localized amounts between 1 and
1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
– Additional localized rainfall amounts of up to 1 inch is
expected over the area. This additional rain will result in
minor flooding.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Elkland, Galeton, Westfield, Gaines, Leonard Harrison State
Park, Leetonia, Lyman Run State Park, Keeneyville, Cherry
Springs State Park, Knoxville and Osceola.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain, low water crossings are potentially dangerous in
heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate
route.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Josephine Louise Erickson LeVan, 102, of Warren, PA.
Josephine L. “Jo” LeVan
Josephine Louise Erickson LeVan, 102, of Warren, PA., died on Saturday August 17, 2024, in the Warren Manor Nursing Home, Warren, PA., after an extended illness.
She was born In Warren, PA on April 11, 1922, and was the daughter of Charles and Mary Juliano Cardamore. Jo was a lifelong Warren area resident. She was a 1940 graduate of Warren High School. Jo was employed with the former New Process Company and National Forge Company, retiring from Warren State Hospital in 1988. She was member of St. Joseph R.C. Church. Josephine was a volunteer with W.C.A. Hospital, Jamestown, New York, Warren General Hospital and the Warren Senior Center.
MoreRhea Jean Hutton, 96, of 200 St. Francis Drive, Bradford, PA.
Rhea Jean Hutton, 96, of 200 St. Francis Drive, Bradford, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born on August 7, 1928, in Emlenton, she was a daughter of the late Homer Hess and Lois (Ritts) Hess. She was a 1946 graduate at Bradford High School. On December 24, 1947, she married Dale Hutton, who preceded her in death on March 21, 1990. Jean was employed at Zippo in many departments for over 36 years. She was a member of the Hill Memorial United Methodist Church.
MoreCoudersport Ambulance To Cole Manor
On August 16, at 1:16 pm Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to Cole Manor for a woman ill.
Flood Watch
IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service State College PA
651 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING…
* WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE…A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following
counties, Cameron, Clearfield, Elk and Potter.
* WHEN…Through 8 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS…Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more
heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Showers and thunderstorms today may contain heavy rain. Some
of the area received heavy rainfall on Saturday and
overnight. The wet ground and rainfall may lead to flash
flooding.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
One Vehicle Crash In Liberty Twp.
On August 18 at 2:31 am Port Allegany Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to 6654 Rt. 155 for a one vehicle crash with unknown entrapment.
Unresponsive Man In Port Allegany
On August 17, at 10:49 pm Port Allegany was dispatched to the Railroad tracks behind Shop N, Save for an unresponsive man
House Struck by Lightning In Ceres NY
On August 17, at 9:19 Shinglehouse Fire Dept. was dispatched to a structure 9250 Low St. for a structure fire caused by a lightning strike. The caller isn’t sure if the fire is still going or out but smoke is showing from the roof. Roulette Fire Dept. Dispatched to Shinglehouse for standby
Ambulance Dispatched To Demolition Derby At McKean County Fair
On August 17, at 7:42 pm Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to the Mckean County Fair Grounds for an accident on the race track for a demolition derby. They patient is injured
Brian Delp, 56, of Wellsboro, PA.
Brian Delp, 56, of Wellsboro, passed away Friday August 16, 2024, at his home surrounded by family, following a brave and extended battle with cancer.
He was born October 9, 1967, in Sellersville, PA, to David N and Betty Louise (MacLaughlin) Delp. Brian had an extensive and varied vocational history, from fast food and retail work, to working for Ward Manufacturing, GTE and Corning, he worked as a lineman for the phone company, a corrections officer for Tioga County, a DJ for WNBT, a food broker, two tours as a commercial fisherman in Alaska, and finally he worked as a team leader in materials management for UPMC. On July 4, 2021 he married Michelle Leatherman.
MoreSevere Thunderstorm Warning For Warren And McKean County
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service State College PA 636 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024 PAZ004-005-172300- McKean PA-Warren PA- 636 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT WARREN AND CENTRAL MCKEAN COUNTIES THROUGH 700 PM EDT... At 635 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles southwest of Allegany State Park to 18 miles southwest of Warren. Movement was east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Warren, Bradford, Allegany State Park, Youngsville, Smethport, Russell, Rew, Marshburg, Kinzua Bridge State Park, Scandia, Coryville, Cyclone, Grand Valley, Westline, Warren South, Garland, Kinzua Dam, Chapman State Park, Mount Jewett, and Tidioute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Clair William Heidlebaugh Jr., of York, PA,
Clair William Heidlebaugh Jr.
Clair William Heidlebaugh Jr., of York, PA, passed away in Potter County on July 11, 2024, as the result of a medical condition. Clair was known as Herb since childhood by relatives and friends.
Herb was born on July 4, 1948, in Adams County to Clair W. Heidlebaugh Sr., and Laura (Shue) Heidlebaugh, and was a stepson to Mary Jane Heidlebaugh after Laura’s passing.
Herb graduated from York County Vocational Technical School (now York County School of Technology) in the electronics program. After graduation he proudly served in the U.S. Army obtaining the rank of sergeant while serving in Vietnam where he was wounded in combat several times and earned multiple medals which include a Vietnam Service Medal w/ 2 Bronze Service Stars, a Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/ Palm, an Air Medal w/ Oak Leaf, a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart and The Army Commendation Medal. Herb was honorably discharged at the end of his service.
MoreVehicle Fire In Richmond Twp.
On August 17 at 3:54 pm Mansfield was dispatched to 472 Moore Rd. for a vehicle fire. Light smoke is coming from the interior of a minivan
Penn College Spotlight on Sports
On the Division III map after making big strides over the past year, including three team championships, Pennsylvania College of Technology is set to enter its 11th season as a member of the United East Conference and eighth season as a full-fledged member of the NCAA.
As students returned to the campus over the last few days, student-athletes are excited to get back to work on their field of dreams.
MoreFire Early This Morning In Ridgway
On August 17 at 7:01 am Ridgway, Johnsonburg, and St. Marys were dispatched to a fire In Ridgway At 318 N Broad Street With Pediatric patients entrapped. 2 Pediatric patients and 1 adult patient in Cardiac Arrest