BRADFORD, PA / OLEAN, NY – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, will be hosting April community blood drives in partnership with ConnectLife, the region’s only community blood bank.
OGH will host its blood drive on Wednesday, April 23, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The drive will take place on the ConnectLife Bus, located at the Mildred Milliman Outpatient Surgery Center, directly across from the hospital. Anyone who would like to schedule an appointment can visit www.connectlifegiveblood.org and use sponsor code 000485, or call (716) 529-4270.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of overnight ramp closures on Interstate 80 at Exit 232 (Route 42 / Buckhorn) in Hemlock Township, Columbia County. This project is part of a multi-year reconstruction and resurfacing project on Interstate 80 in Columbia County.
Starting Tuesday, April 15, 2025, the contractor will begin work on the entrance and exit ramps at the Interstate 80 / Route 42 interchange (Exit 232 / Buckhorn). Motorists can expect the below closures.
Cite Need to Preserve $19 Million in Remaining Program Funds for PA, Ensure Federal Program’s Long-Term Sustainability
HARRISBURG – In a letter to the Commonwealth’s Congressional Delegation, Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commissioners are urging Congress to take immediate action to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) – including the preservation of $19 million in LIHEAP funding already allocated to Pennsylvania for the 2024-25 heating season.
STATESVILLE, NC – April 10, 2025– Blue Ridge Beef is recalling 1,080 lbs. of their 2 lb logs of Kitten Mix Lot # N26 0114 and 1,380 lbs of their 2 lb logs of Puppy Mix Lot # N25 1230 (Lot numbers are stamped in the clips on the end of the chubs/bags) due to contamination with Salmonella and Listeria.
Salmonella and Listeria can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Pipe Replacements Next Week on Salem Road in Penn Township, Union County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of daytime road closures next week on Salem Road (Route 1011) in Penn Township, Union County, for pipe replacement projects.
Starting on Monday, April 21, 2025, Salem Road will be closed between Route 522 and Fair Oak Road (Route 1002), while a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew replaces two cross pipes. Work includes milling of the roadway, removal of the deteriorated cross pipes, installation of the new pipe, and paving.
Motorists will use the following daytime detours while work is being performed.
Monday, April 21, a detour using Route 522, Clifford Road, and Salem Road will be in place.
Tuesday, April 22, a detour using Old Colony Road, Route 204, and Fair Oak Road will be in place.
Wednesday, April 23, a detour using Old Colony Road, Route 204, and Fair Oak Road will be in place.
Work will be performed between the hours of 7:30 AM and 2:30 PM, weather permitting. Work on this project is anticipated to be completed on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution.
Next Friday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m., Running On Jackson, an unforgettable tribute concert to the incomparable Jackson Browne will be in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
This show captures Browne’s sound and embodies the look and feel of one of his concerts.
Earlier today, I had the opportunity to join officials with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) and Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) to help with trout stocking on Havens Run in Norwich Township and visit PGC’s habitat project in State Game Lands 30 on Potato Creek Road.
Hunting and fishing are among the many outdoor opportunities that help make our region a great place to live. Thanks to PFBC Executive Director Tim Schaeffer and PGC Executive Director Stephen Smith and their teams for organizing this collaborative stocking event.
Bradford, PA, April 16, 2025 — At approximately 6:59 AM this morning, the City of Bradford Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to SR 219 North on the Mill Street bridge overpass in response to a two-car motor vehicle crash.
Due to icy road conditions resulting from overnight and morning inclement weather, officers were compelled to temporarily close SR 219 to ensure the safety of responding crews and to conduct a thorough investigation. One injury was reported at the scene, prompting immediate attention from emergency personnel.
PennDOT was on-site to address the icy conditions by applying salt, thereby enhancing roadway safety for motorists. The City of Bradford Police Department urges all drivers to exercise caution and reduce speed during adverse weather conditions to minimize the risk of accidents.
Marjorie J. “Marge” Wedge, 87, of 905 North Main St Limestone, NY, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at her residence.
Born May 1, 1937, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Owen V. and Winifred (Sherman) Hannon Sr.
On October, 10, 1961, in Olean, NY, she married William J. Wedge who preceded her in death on August 28, 1997.
She attended St. Bernard School and obtained her GED in 1980, the same year as her son Bill.
Marge was a homemaker and formerly volunteered for the Boy Scouts, she also was a chaperone for the Limestone children traveling to the Olean YMCA to Swim, and to skate.
Surviving are two daughters, Marge Updegrove, and Mary Ann (Donna) Schelb, five sons, Chuck (Patricia) Updegrove, Scott Updegrove, Joe (Mary) Wedge, Bill (Terri) Wedge, and David Wedge, 16 grandchildren and many great grandchildren, one sister, Jane Waterson, and several nieces and nephews.
Marge was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son John Wedge, and one brother Owen V. Hannon Jr.
Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Marge’s Life on April, Saturday 26, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the Limestone Fireman’s Community Center. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Limestone United Methodist Church, or the Limestone Volunteer Fire Department.
“Turn up the heat, feel the flame! Heatwave’s here to change the game! Big energy, we’re bringing the blaze. Watch us shine and set the stage. Who are we? HEAATTWAVVEEE!”
HeatWave has made their debut at Storm Athletics All Star Cheerleading for Season 15. This Senior Level 2.1 team, comprised of 8 athletes, has taken 1st place and Championship Titles at every competition they have competed during the season. HeatWave has earned a very prestigious bid for The Liberty Spirit Championships. The Grand Finale Nationals Elite 2025 cheerleading competition is scheduled to take place on May 10-11, 2025, in Miramar Beach, Florida. HeatWave will be representing our area and competing at this Championship.
The on-mat success comes from dedication, perseverance, and a strong community foundation. HeatWave has displayed nothing short of the best anyone could ask from an athlete. Their teamwork is phenomenal. A small team earning such a high level of awards is what makes this earned bid so unbelievably exciting! It’s a tough sport and the numbers do go against you when it comes to the size of your team. (I am sending two photos. The second one is right after their team finished competing and ran to huge each other.)
Storm is a very popular Cheerleading Program for children 3–18-year-olds based at Olean Center Mall in Olean NY. Storm Athletics has kids from all over! Our athletes come from Olean, Bradford, Smethport, Hornell and everywhere in between!
On April 14th, 2025, at approximately 1417 hours, a City of Bradford Police officer made an arrest at the Bradford Area Public Library. While on patrol, Sgt. Matthew Gustin encountered a male, identified as 35-year-old James D. Peters, seated at the front entrance of the library. Upon observation, the officer found controlled substances in plain view. The officer identified the substances as illegal to possess and took Peters into custody for possession of controlled substances and possession of paraphernalia. Peters was transported to the police station for processing and fingerprinting.
Charges have been filed accordingly. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On April 11, 2025, the City of Bradford Police Department took a report of an incident that occurred the previous day, April 10, 2025, at 41 Main Street in Bradford. A female case worker, who was performing her job duties at the time, was approached by the defendant, Michael S. Carpenter. The defendant pulled out a knife and made threatening statements, saying he would kill the police and anyone who got in his way. The victim asked the defendant to put the knife away, but he instead approached her with the knife pointed in her direction, causing her to retreat and exit the building to remove herself from the situation. The City Police prepared charges accordingly, and the defendant was subsequently arraigned by Magistrate Richard Luther. He was remanded to McKean County Jail on $10,000 cash bail.
Preliminary hearings are set 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 keeping our community safe and holding individuals accountable for their actions. We appreciate the cooperation of the victim and the public in this matter. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the City of Bradford Police Department.
Program Provides Air Conditioning Units for Those Susceptible to Extreme Heat and Humidity, Older Adults and Families With Young Children Applications Accepted Beginning April 15 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that applications are open to help low-income New Yorkers stay cool this summer through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).
Overseen by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, the program will pay for an air conditioner and installation for eligible households that include someone who has a documented medical condition exacerbated by extreme heat, or households with young children or older adults.
James R. “Baggy” Edwards, Jr., 81, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Beaver Falls, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 14, 2025, in Bradford Regional Medical Center, Bradford.
Born on Wednesday, November 17, 1943 in New Brighton, he was a son of James R. Sr. and Margaret V. Stoltz Edwards.
Jim attended Beaver Falls High School. He was employed for Babcock and Wilcox Steel Mill in Ambridge, retiring after 20 years of service.
Artists gathered at Elcam in Saint Marys to share first look at products
SAINT MARYS, PA – Artisans and manufacturers from the Pennsylvania Wilds region gathered for a pre-launch event on April 8, celebrating the inaugural PA Wilds Artisan Collaborative program offered by the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship Inc. (PA Wilds Center) and sharing a first look at some of the products they created together.
The Port Allegany Wine Walk, now in its 7th year, was held Saturday and has once again been deemed a huge success. Over the past six years, the event has raised approximately $35,000 for local groups. Totals from this year have not yet been calculated, but details will be announced as soon as they are available. Recipients of this year’s proceeds are the Port Allegany Women’s Club Small Town Christmas and The Port Allegany Historical Society.
Phyllis A. Evans, 81, of Painted Post, NY, passed away on April 14, 2025 at the Corning Center for Rehabilitation, Corning, NY. Born August 13, 1943 in Corning, she was a daughter of the late George and Mildred (Johnson) Evans.
She was a graduate of Northside High School in Corning and went on to work at Phillips Lighting in Bath, NY. Phyllis loved quilting, crocheting and sewing.
