At 3:45 PM on Wednesday, Bradford ambulance has been called to School Street & North Center Street for an injured pedestrian. Initially dispatched as a car-pedestrian accident, updates indicated possibly a fall victim.
Deborah Price received Paul Harris Fellow recognition at Wednesday’s Rotary Club of Bradford meeting. This recognition is a special expression of appreciation for her service to the club and the community.
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and safety partners gathered today to urge motorists to celebrate responsibly ahead of the Labor Day holiday.
“Crashes involving impaired drivers are entirely preventable,” said PennDOT Executive Deputy Secretary Cheryl Moon-Sirianni. “If your end-of-summer celebration includes alcohol, plan ahead for a sober driver. Make plans with a friend or use public transportation or a ride-share service, but never drive impaired.”
According to PennDOT data, in 2022 there were 1,214 crashes resulting in 17 fatalities and 817 injuries statewide over the Labor Day holiday weekend (Friday, September 2 through Monday, September 5. Of those, 114 crashes resulting in six fatalities and 90 injuries were alcohol-related and 27 crashes resulting in two fatalities and 20 injuries were drug-related.
Last year, Life Lion responded to more than 2,600 motor vehicle crashes across central Pennsylvania, many of which involved traumatic injuries that resulted in transport to a hospital for further treatment.
Ridgway, PA – The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission (North Central) will host a free electric vehicle (EV) event, Driving Forward: EV Charging Station Partnership on September 27, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, 1400 Leonard Street, Clearfield, PA 16830.
This informative event will feature presentations on EV charging basics, existing infrastructure in the region and funding opportunities. Interactive discussions will be conducted to further evaluate gaps, opportunities and challenges, and to provide businesses a chance to interact with supporting organizations that can help plan and implement new charging infrastructure across the region.
Potter County Jail Board has postponed its Sept. 1, 2023, public business meeting due to schedule conflicts and lack of a quorum.
A new date for the board’s September meeting will be announced. In the meantime, those with questions or comments about the jail can submit them to the board through a dedicated email address, pcjailboard@pottercountypa.net.
Penn College has scheduled a full-time program in Wellsboro and Coudersport. The program begins September 11, 2023, and students will graduate approximately one year from the start of the program. A second program will begin in January 2024 in Wellsboro only.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is awarding $266 million in loans and grants to agriculture producers and rural small businesses to make investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements that will lower their energy costs, generate new income, and strengthen the resilience of their operation. This funding is made possible in part by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the nation’s largest-ever investment in combatting the climate crisis.
“Creating opportunity for rural communities means investing in farmers, ranchers, and small businesses,” Secretary Vilsack said. “A key pillar of Bidenomics, President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is ensuring our producers and business owners are not only a part of the clean energy economy but are directly benefitting from it. These once-in-a-generation investments in renewable energy, like wind and solar, and energy efficient technologies create new markets and deliver real cost savings for our small and mid-sized agricultural operations and Main Street businesses, building and keeping wealth in rural America.”
PORT ALLEGANY, Pa., August 30, 2023 – UPMC welcomes Tyler Thompson, PA-C, to the UPMC Primary Care team at Port Allegany Community Health Center, 45 Pine St., Port Allegany.
Thompson completed the Master of Health Science Physician Assistant program at Lock Haven University and has trained with multiple specialists from across the region. He is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised Route 15 is closed in both directions in Clinton Township, Lycoming County due to a multi-vehicle crash near the intersection with Blind Road.
Southbound traffic is being detoured via Routes 54, 405 and 44. Northbound traffic is being detoured via Routes 44 and 2001 (Elimsport Road).
Motorists should seek alternate routes if possible. The roadway is expected to be closed for several hours.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
The regular meeting of the Galeton Borough Council was held this date in the Municipal building with the following members present: Joe Petrencsik, Doug Droppa, Darrell Jackson, DJ Fuller and Denny Dean. Not present was Ron Tarabori.
Others present were Foreman-Joe Cimino; Solicitor-Mike Plummer; Officer Yoder; Joey Cimino; Marc Mosher; Citizen-Kristin Bierley; and Borough Secy-Andrea Caracciolo
President Petrencsik called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM followed by the Pledge to the Flag.
On August 30 at 2:36 am. Smethport Fire and Phoenix ambulance were dispatched 16362 Rt. 6 for a one vehicle rollover crash an 18 year old female is entrapped upside down with injuries.
The Canyon Pilots Association Labor Day Weekend All-You-Can-Eat Fly-in Breakfast is this Sunday, Sept. 3 from 8 a.m. to noon indoors at the corporate hangar at the Grand Canyon Regional Airport in Delmar Township at 112 Runway Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
Coming up at Hills Creek State Park at 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901-9676 are free in-person programs this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 1, 2 and 3.
The park is seven miles northeast of Wellsboro in Charleston Township via Charleston Street and Hills Creek Lake Road. All programs are held rain or shine.
Free, in-person programs are being held this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 1 and 2 at Cherry Springs State Park at 4639 Cherry Springs Road, Coudersport, PA 16915. The park is 12 miles from Route 6 in Galeton via West Branch Road and 15 miles from Coudersport via Route 44.
At 6 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 1, the free outdoor summer concert series will end with a fun performance by Joe Stanky and The Cadets on the outdoor stage located on the Central Avenue side of the Deane Center for the Performing Arts building at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. Donations are always appreciated.
BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is again offering area veterans the opportunity to work with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they get the services and support they need.
Due to changes initiated by the American Legion, appointments in the Bradford and Kane offices will be conducted virtually via a tablet.
Appointments are required for meetings with the Legion representative, whether they are in person, by phone or by tablet. The schedule is as follows:
Coudersport office: Thursday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Coudersport office is located at 107 S. Main St. Please call 814-274-9769 to schedule an appointment.
Bradford office: Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Bradford office is located at 78 Main St., first floor. Please call 814-362-4400 to schedule an appointment.
Kane office: Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Kane office is located at 54 Fraley St., Suite 2. Please call 814-837-0880 to schedule an appointment.
Assistance is available with issues such as compensation, education, pension, health care and death benefits. Veterans need not be a member of the American Legion to participate.
Laura Minerva Fragale, age 80 of Brighton, Colorado passed away on August 10, 2023, following a lengthy illness, at the Colliger Hospice Center, Wheatridge, Colorado.
She was born on July 10, 1943 a daughter of the late Carl and Lena (Verbeck) Beldin of Sterling Run, PA. She married Terry Fragale on August 24, 1979.
She is survived by her husband, Terry Fragale of Brighton, Colorado; a son, Richard Grasser of Kersey, PA; three daughters, Pamela Franklin of Richburg, NY; Patricia See of Todd Creek, Co, and Joanne Pearson, of Emporium, Pa; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers, Larry, “Tinker” Beldin, Vernon “Joe” Beldin, and Edward “Butch” Beldin along with several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by both of her parents; three brothers, Calvin Daugherty; Elmer ”Jr” Beldin and Harry Beldin.
Laura attended Cameron County School District. She was employed at Sylvania Electric and later at Zippo in Bradford, Pa. Laura was a very good, self taught, interior decorator and antique Upholsterer.
A prayer service will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, Emporium, PA on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 10 AM. Internment will follow at the Moore Hill Cemetery.
Sherry L. Simon, 53, of State Street, St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, following a brief illness.
She was born on October 13, 1969 in St. Marys, a daughter of Joyce Reed Simon, who survives.
Sherry was a lifelong resident of the area and member of the Methodist Church. She graduated from St. Marys Area High School, class of 1991. Over the years, Sherry was very active with and enjoyed participating in the Special Olympics, especially swimming and track and field.
The McKean County Community Foundation (MCCF) 2022 Annual Report, “Reaching New Heights Through Community Partnerships”, is now available online at the Foundation’s website, www.mckeancountyfoundation.org. The annual report presents an overview of the accomplishments and partnerships that have inspired positive change in McKean County over the past year.