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DISTRICT ATTORNEY HONORS DISPATCHERS
This week marks National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week honoring dispatchers.
Dispatchers are the lifeline of first responders. They are tasked with managing each call, identifying the proper response both in manpower and jurisdiction, and monitoring what additional response is needed. They are the voice of reassurance to victims and the silent guardians of law enforcement – making sure they return after each call. In February, a call of the most serious nature came in to the McKean County 911 center and the State Police-Lewis Run barracks.
On the other end of those calls were 911 operators Mandy Tyger and Ethan Sprankle and State Police dispatcher Steve Green. These three ensured a flood of law enforcement and emergency medical personnel from multiple departments responded to the critical scene. They managed not only the response to the scene but, realizing that the majority of first responders were responding to the same scene in one area of the county, they simultaneously ensured that additional manpower was brought in to the county from outside counties to ensure proper coverage for our county.
David P. TUBBS, 76, of Westfield, PA
David P. TUBBS, 76, of Westfield, PA, passed away on April 16, 2025 at Snyder Memorial Health Care Center, Marienville.
He was born February 16, 1949, the son of Derwood S. and Doris M. McKendrick Tubbs. On June 27, 1969, he married Joyce L. Cady, who predeceased him on July 9, 2011. He was a graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School, Class of 1967, and went on to attend Breeden Welding School in Genesee.
Barbara G. HAMMOND, 92, of Westfield, PA
Barbara G. HAMMOND, 92, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025 in her home.
Born September 4, 1932, in Westfield, she was the daughter of Otto and Margaret Kilbourne Davis. She was a 1950 graduate of Westfield High School. On September 26, 1954, in Potter Brook, she married Wilfred Gordon Hammond, who predeceased her on February 9, 2017.
Barb was the self-proclaimed Mayor of Purple Brook, policing the neighborhood on her four-wheeler and welcoming new residents with area history. For many years, she transported friends and neighbors to appointments. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Westfield.
Berne Keith “Bernie” Dutcher, age 83, formerly of Morris, Pennsylvania
Berne Keith “Bernie” Dutcher, age 83, formerly of Morris, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday, April 15 at his home in Wellsboro.
Bernie was the son of the late William and Jennie (Campbell) Dutcher. Bernie was a graduate of Liberty High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he became a military police officer and paratrooper assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division. He deployed to the Dominican Republic in support of Operation Power Pack in 1965 for which he was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
After the Army, Bernie became a journeyman electrician and member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. In 1967, he married his wife of more than 57 years, Ruth E. Dutcher.
Motor Vehicle Accident In Braford
On April 18, at 6:24 pm Bradford Twp. Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to E Warren Rd. and Susquehanna Rd. For a motor vehicle accident. Air medical has been dispatched
Bit Coin Scam Warning From The Bradford City Police
Community Alert: Bitcoin Scams Targeting Elderly Residents
Dear Bradford Community,
Recently, we’ve seen an alarming rise in Bitcoin scams targeting our elderly residents. Scammers are using deceptive tactics online and through local Bitcoin machines to exploit unsuspecting individuals. They lure victims into providing personal information and making Bitcoin purchases, only for the funds to end up in the scammer’s hands.
Bitcoin can be a legitimate and profitable investment, but it’s crucial to understand the risks involved. Please remain vigilant and educate yourself and your loved ones about these scams. If you or someone you know has fallen victim to such a scam, please report it immediately to the police.
Together, we can protect our community from financial fraud. Stay informed, stay cautious, and let’s keep Bradford safe.
Chief Michael P. Ward
City of Bradford Police Department
Mary Kay Sarnoski, 80, Of St. Marys, PA
Mary Kay Sarnoski, 80, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, with her loving family by her side.
She was born on July 18, 1944 in Blytheville, AR, a daughter of the late Eugene and Elva Fuller Hollobaugh.
On June 25, 1966, at St. Joseph’s Church in Force, she married Joseph Sarnoski, who survives. Together they were blessed more than 58 years of marriage.
Thomas E. Mitchell, Jr., 83, of 103 Thunder Road, St. Marys, PA
Thomas E. Mitchell, Jr., 83, of 103 Thunder Road, St. Marys, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois, after a brief illness.
He was born March 23, 1942, in St. Marys, son of the late Thomas E. and Margaret Young Mitchell, Sr. Tom was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys Public High School, Class of 1961.
In his younger years, he worked with his father at Mitchell Trucking and later worked for multiple local trucking companies. On May 1, 1982, in the Holy Rosary Church in Johnsonburg, Tom married Dorothy A. “Dot” Simchick, who survives. They were blessed to share more than 42 years of marriage.
Structure Fire In Lewis Run Borough
On April 18, at 3:27 pm Lewis Run Fire Dept. and Bradford Twp. Fire Dept. were dispatched to 49 Lafayette Ave. for a structure fire
Season Pass Sale – Smethport Pool
Come join the pool for some summer fun! The Smethport Pool would love to welcome you and your family and friends to the pool this summer!
– Heated water for comfort
– Water aerobic classes
– Swim lessons
Penn College Rocks in Lacrosse
The Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s lacrosse team had a record-setting win this past week, while in other action, the women’s softball team went 2-2 in the United East.
Men’s Lacrosse
Playing first-time opponent Elmira College on Saturday, the Wildcats posted their largest margin of victory in program history with a 28-1 win. The 27-goal win differential bettered the previous mark of 26 in a shutout win over La Roche in 2023. Keying the rout were Roman DeCenzo of Red Bank, New Jersey, with six goals; Elliot Dotson of Wilmington, Delaware, with four goals and four assists; and Jake Small of Bloomsbury, New Jersey, with a hat trick and four assists.
At Kean on Wednesday, Owen Kupsey of Chadds Ford scored four goals and Will Ehret of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, had a hat trick and an assist in an 18-8 nonconference loss.
Democrats Deliver Two Carts of Food to ACCORD Food Pantry
Belmont, NY – The Allegany County Democrats collected a score of bags and boxes of non-perishable food and personal care items when they met recently in Belmont. The goods were donated to the ACCESS Center Food Pantry at 84 Schuyler St. in Belmont, operated by ACCORD Corporation. This service project is one of the ways the Democratic Committee lives its motto: “Serving our Community.”
According to Community Operations Director Belinda Knight, the pantry is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to Noon, and from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. “All Allegany County families are eligible to visit the pantry when they need food,” Ms. Knight commented. “We serve between 180 and 200 families each month.”
Choices
B.J. Knefley
Much can be said about choices; they happen all the time. Many decisions affect not only the individual making them but also those around them. We often overlook how our choices impact the lives of others, but they truly do. Taking responsibility for our choices is another matter entirely. Many people prefer to blame others for what happens rather than own up to their decisions. Consequences are the results of our choices, and sometimes they are not pleasant. However, these consequences are normal outcomes of decision-making and can teach us to make better choices in the future. Have you ever noticed how selfish some people can be in their choices, acting as if they are the only ones who matter?
PUC Releases Additional Details for April 24 Hearing on Grid Impacts from Data Center Growth
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today released the agenda and additional information regarding its upcoming public hearing to explore the impact of data centers and other large load customers on the state’s electric grid.
This en banc hearing, approved by a unanimous vote of the Commission on March 27, 2025, will examine how to ensure a fair, transparent, and forward-looking approach to connecting high-energy users to the grid while protecting existing utility customers.
Peggy A. Bartlett, 59, of 47 Southgate Road Bradford
Peggy A. Bartlett, 59, of 47 Southgate Road Bradford, passed away, Saturday April 12, 2025 at her sister’s home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Unlock Your Team’s Potential with This Microsoft Teams Course!
This course is designed to help you harness the potential of Microsoft Teams, making remote collaboration smoother and more effective than ever. You can streamline communication, boost productivity, and maximize the tools at your disposal.
Learn all about the other virtual conferencing App and benefits over using Zoom. Learn all the features you can use with Microsoft Teams including setting up Teams, creating a Team file-share and, linking with OneDrive, scheduling and managing meetings, screen-sharing, file-sharing, and setting audio and video settings. Using the Chat feature, using the phone call feature where you can make ad-hoc one-on-one or conference calls, reactions (raise hand, etc.), embedding meetings within your Outlook calendar, recording sessions, changing views, add-on apps, and more.
This class, taught by Ron Keeney, Professor in the Computer Science Department at Alfred State College of
Technology, is scheduled for Friday, April 25, 2025, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s office at
5 Water Street, Coudersport. The cost is $65 per person. Register today! Visit www.pottercountyedcouncil.org
or call (814) 274-4877.