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May 2025
Gary E. Woodmansee, 82, of Bradford, PA.
Gary E. Woodmansee, 82, of Bradford, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Pavilion at BRMC.
Born on October 6, 1942, in Olean, NY he was the son of the late Eugene P. and Emma B. (Krakat) Woodmansee-Kelly. He was a 1960 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
Gary enlisted in the United States Army on September 22, 1960, and was stationed in Germany until his honorable discharge on October 14, 1963.
On November 28, 1964, in St. Bernard Church, he married Penny A. (Wilt) Woodmansee, who survives.
PUC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Settlement with UGI – Gas Division
Agreement Centers on the Company’s Alleged Failure to Properly Notify Customers Prior to Termination of Residential Gas Service in 2022, 2023
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today moved to seek public comment on a proposed settlement with UGI Utilities Inc. – Gas Division (UGI) related to the company’s failure to properly notify customers prior to the termination of residential gas service in 2022 and 2023.
Rainbow Corner Preschool Celebrates Zoo Days
Bradford, PA — [May 8, 2025] — Rainbow Corner Preschool, operated by CARE for Children, celebrated Zoo Days this week, featuring a visit from the Erie Traveling Zoo and two evenings of hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) programming for preschoolers and their families.
Port Allegany High School students participated in the Annual Virtual LIFT
A group of Port Allegany High School students participated in the Annual Virtual LIFT (Life and Independence for Today) Youth Transition Conference held on May 7. The conference presented topics on housing options, youth program/work program, dissecting payroll, and tech school programs. PAHS took first place in the Jeopardy game among all schools participating from Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean and Potter counties. (pictured, front row, left to right) Mrs. Kelly Foltz, Bailey Rupert, Milla Senna, Hanna Werts, Jade Werts, Nathaniel Canfield, Breanna Mitchell; (back row) Natale Redmond, Tyler Fessenden, Patrick McMahon, Daniel Link, Eric Skinner and Marcus Skinner.
Patrick J. Murray, 75, of 115 Kings Point Road, Glenshaw, PA
Patrick J. Murray, 75, of 115 Kings Point Road, Glenshaw, PA, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Cumberland Crossing Manor in Pittsburgh.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Car Vs. Pedestrian Crash In Bradford
On May 8, at 6:12 pm Bradford City Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Main St. and S. Davies St. for a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash with possibly no injuries.
David E. Leonard, 83, of 75 Chelsea Lane, Bradford, PA
David E. Leonard, 83, of 75 Chelsea Lane, Bradford, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born July 18, 1941, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Gerald E and Helen (Wigler) Leonard. He was a 1961 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
On October 5, 1962, in Bradford, he married Nancy L. (Dallenbach) Leonard, who survives.
The Potter County Artisan Co-ops’ next class in the Kids’ Art Series
Kids Fun Paint-and-Pour Acrylic Painting Class. The Potter County Artisan Co-op is hosting its next class in the Kids’ Art Series, led by artist Gary Perkins, on May 15, from 3-4:30, focusing on Acrylic Paint and Pour. This class aims to inspire children, grades 2 – 6, to create works from their imaginations while learning from a local artist. Gary Perkins is an artist from Potter County, who creates work in different painting media. Gary’s work can be viewed at the Potter County Artisan Co-op.
A little about Gary Perkins’ Artistic Inspiration: Gary draws from the beauty of his surroundings and aims to convey peace through his art, often working from photographs. Gary has been inspired to paint by his mother, who was an artist herself, his third-grade teacher, Ester Howe and his wife have all been a big encouragement. Gary says his training comes from the study of numerous art books at the local libraries, artist magazines, visiting art museums, several art courses on the web and lessons from a former local artist, Leora Heitmeyer. He hopes that his paintings will give others much joy and pleasure while drawing them away, if only for a moment, to a place of solitude and peace.
Rolfe Beagle Club Completes Another Piece of Wetlands Improvement
Johnsonburg, Pa.: The Rolfe Beagle Club, an active bird dog and sportsmen’s group in Johnsonburg, completed another important piece of their wetland improvements for 2025. “It became necessary for us to slowly drawdown our front wetland to repair some beaver damage,” said Ray Erich, Vice-President of the Rolfe Beagle Club. “At the same time, we had the opportunity to repair an eroding section of our access road that was contributing sediment to the wetland. So, we repaired the road in the last couple of weeks while we continue to slowly draw down the wetland for outlet repair.”
Buddy Decker, an active member of the club, did the repair work to the access road.
Izic R. Mott, 44, of Manlius
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Izic R. Mott, 44, of Manlius, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Fabius. He was born July 9, 1980, in Elmira, the son of Neil B. Jr. and Margaret A. (McDowell) Mott.
Izic played baseball at Friendship Central School and then in college at Finger Lakes Community College. Izic has worked in construction since college and was employed by Shawn’s Paving located in Jamesville. He was a beloved father, son, brother and friend. His love for family, friends, baseball and the outdoors will always be remembered. Izic lived in Manlius near his two children, Colin and Sidney. Colin is currently in college and Sidney is a senior in high school and plans to attend college in the fall.
Roadwork On Railroad Ave. In Roulette Is Complete
The road work on Railroad Ave is complete. The road is now open to the public for use. Thank you for your patience.
POLICE SEEK PUBLIC’S HELP-FIRE INVESTIGATION IN BRADFORD
On 04/25/25 at approximately 11:54pm, the Bradford City Fire and Police Departments were dispatched to 17 Avenue B Street, Bradford City for a reported structure fire. Upon their arrival it was determined an unknown actor(s) caused a fire on the exterior of the home utilizing a flammable substance.
The residents were home at the time the fire was discovered and were able to extinguish the fire and call 911. Anyone with information pertaining to this investigation, specifically with information regarding any person observed in the area of 17 Avenue B and High Street near King Street during this time, is asked to contact the Bradford City Police at 814-887-4911 or PA State Police- Lewis Run Station at 814-368-9230.
