Motor Vehicle Accident In Lafayette Twp.
On May 2 at 5:46 pm Lafayette Fire Dept. and Bradford City Ambulance were dispatched to Rt. 219 for a motor vehicle accident with unknown details
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The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning
The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Northeastern McKean County in north central Pennsylvania…
Northwestern Potter County in north central Pennsylvania…
* Until 530 PM EDT.
* At 451 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Bradford,
moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include…
Ceres, University Of Pittsburgh – Bradford, Shinglehouse, Eldred,
Bradford, and Rew.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Stay inside a well built structure and keep away from windows.
Matthew L. Newell, 42, a resident of Elco Glen
Matthew L. Newell, 42, a resident of Elco Glen, passed away following a battle with neurological Lyme disease over several years, Thursday, April 24, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.
He was born July 16, 1982, in St. Marys, son of Lawrence and Lorelei Geer Newell, who survive. He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 2003, and was employed at Jet Metals.
DRUG TASK FORCE CHARGES REW MAN
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a Rew man has been charged with drug crimes. Robert WALLIN, of Rew, was charged by McKean County Drug Task Force Detective Michael Ward with Possession with Intent to Deliver (22.34 grams cocaine)-Felony; Possession; and Paraphernalia. WALLIN was charged after the McKean County Drug Task Force received information from a Detective with the Drug Task in Potter County which led to a search warrant.
WALLIN is charged with possession with the intent to deliver cocaine along with a large amount of drug paraphernalia including powder commonly used as a cutting agent with cocaine, a digital scale, sandwich baggies commonly used for packaging cocaine and other items. The Detectives noted that numerous firearms were located in close proximity to the cocaine. WALLIN was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Richard Luther who set bail at $100,000. WALLIN was remanded to the Potter County Jail where he has been held on prior drug crimes charged in Potter County. WALLIN is scheduled for central court in McKean County next Thursday. If you suspect illegal drug activity, contact the McKean County Detectives at the District Attorney’s Office (814) 887-3312 or leave tips at McKeanDA.org.
Bradford City Police Seeking Information For Suspects Whereabouts
Wanted Fugitive: Brandon James McKinney Sr. DUI and Evading Arrest
The City of Bradford Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Brandon James McKinney Sr., a wanted fugitive who is intentionally evading arrest. McKinney is currently wanted on two active arrest warrants issued by Magistrate Luther’s Office. In the first case, McKinney is wanted for Felony DUI, as he is a multiple-time offender. The second warrant is for Felony Flight to Avoid Apprehension, as he has been intentionally hiding and concealing himself from arrest. Both warrants are extraditable from anywhere in Pennsylvania and outside of the state.
The City of Bradford Police Department is urging anyone with information on McKinney’s whereabouts to come forward and contact them at 814-887-4911. We appreciate the public’s help to bring McKinney to justice and ensure the safety of our community. If you have any information, no matter how small, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Remember, all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in this matter.
Kardinal Estate & Tag-Sale Company 3 Day Sale In Kane
3 Day Estate Sale!
May 2 to 4, Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, and Sunday 9am to 1pm
519 N. Elk Ave. Kane, PA (From Route 6 turn into Poplar St. and follow to right onto Elk Ave.)
Live edge furniture, freezer, beds, dressers, couch, recliner, power tools, hand-tools, clothes, collectibles , Simplicity lawn mower, woodworking tools, pressure washer, hunting items, fishing items, boat w/ trailer and motor, hutch, cast iron, TVs, canoe, kitchen items, and much more.
Do not block driveways or park on lawns.
Potter County Farmers Market Friday, May 2nd
The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday (weather permitting) from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, May 2nd . Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
[NOTICES:
* WE’RE BACK ON OUR SUMMER SCHEDULE OF FRIDAY MARKETS, ON THE SQUARE ACROSS FROM THE COUNTY JAIL.
* The outdoor market is held each Friday from May through October (weather permitting; on very rainy days, we will relocate into the Riley Gallery (if available)). In November, the farmers market goes indoors for the winter market.
* Market times have been established after many trial times over the years. If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly. They are willing to try to accommodate your request.
* If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-598-0649 netrabaker2@gmail.com]
BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce and plants. We will have Spinach and herb plants. We accept cash, checks and credit cards. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com
HAY HOLLOW GARDENS AND GREENHOUSE will be there Friday with a few hanging baskets and veggie plants.
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that include soap bars, shampoo bars, lotions, lotion bars and bath bombs. We accept cash or card payments. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.
MILL CREEK MARKET will be attending this week with a variety of sustainably grown mushrooms, hydroponic greens, and Grown Kits. Accepting cash, check, and Venmo. Our farm is registered with the Department of Agriculture, and our facility is inspected by the Bureau of Food Safety. For more information, find us online at: https://wildscopa.org/members/mill-creek-market
QUIET ACRES will be at market May 2 with our selection of Haldeman Mills products from Lancaster County- Gluten free Teff (dark and ivory) and Buckwheat Flours, Brinser’s and Stauffer’s Cornmeal, Buttermilk and Buckwheat Pancake Mixes, Soft Pretzel Mix, Funnel Cake Mix, Shortcake/Cobbler Mix. For our handmade crafts we have aprons, kid and adult, including but not limited to, sports teams, Harry Potter, sunflowers, night sky, etc. Also, we have handcrafted home decor – rope bowls of various sizes, styles and colors; braided trivets and bowels. We accept cash payments.
BELL BOTTOM BLUES TRIBUTE CONCERT TO ROCK & BLUES ICON ERIC CLAPTON IS FRIDAY, MAY 9
At 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, the Bell Bottom Blues will present their high-energy “Live Eric Clapton Experience” Show with both electric and acoustic sets in celebration of Clapton’s 80th birthday. The concert will be in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
Born in England in 1945, Clapton turned 80 on March 30 of this year. He is the only three-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. In 1992, Clapton was inducted as a member of The Yardbirds; in 1993 as a member of Cream; and in 2000 as a solo artist.