Burglary Investigation In Richmond Twp.

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE…Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties. Strongest wind
gusts will be near the Lake Erie shore.
* WHEN…From 6 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few scattered power outages may
result.
INSTRUCTIONS: Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Today at 1448 City Firefighters were alerted for a working structure fire at 31 Edwards St. First arriving units confirmed a working fire in the second division apartment and went to work deploying two pre connected handlines. The fire was quickly extinguished and contained to the apartment of origin. A second alarm was dispatched bringing in off duty personnel and Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department for the RIT. Derrick City Volunteer Fire Department was also dispatched to the scene to fill breathing air cylinders. Firefighters returned to quarters approximately 2 hours after the dispatch. Chief 1( Butler) had Edwards St. command. The fire is under investigation.
City of Bradford Police assisted on scene.
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Russell S. Beck, 54, of Emporium, PA passed away at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA on Tuesday morning (March 11, 2025). He was born December 15, 1970 in St. Marys, PA a son of the late James and Lucinda “Cindy” McDowell Beck.
Russ graduated from Cameron County High School. He worked mostly in powdered metal industry but worked in several other industries as well. He loved spending time with his grandchildren.

James A. Perry, age 77, formerly of Wellsboro, PA and Anchorage, AK, died on Monday, March 10, 2025.
He was born on October 4, 1947, in Jersey Shore, PA., a son of the late Theodore and Florence (Simpson) Perry and was the husband of the late Osun Perry. James was a proud Vietnam veteran, having served 2 tours. He retired from the US Army after 22 years of service and made his home in Alaska. His favorite pastime was fishing for Salmon and / or Trout or deep-sea fishing for Halibut. When he was not fishing, you could find him smoking and canning his catch. He was an avid cook and enjoyed sharing and spending time with family and friends.

Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC), a Kaleida Health facility, is grateful for the continued partnership with The Chemo Care Bag Project, Inc. (CCBP), an organization dedicated to providing comfort and support to cancer patients through specially curated care bags. For the past eight years, BRMC has received and distributed these meaningful gifts to patients undergoing treatment at the cancer care centers in Bradford and Olean.
Since 2015, The Chemo Care Bag Project, Inc. has worked to brighten the journeys of cancer patients by assembling and delivering care bags filled with comforting items such as blankets, knit hats, lip balm, hand lotion, puzzle books, notebooks, pens, hard candies, and refillable water bottles. Each bag also includes a personal note of encouragement, reminding patients that they are not alone in their fight.

Grace M. Gavazzi, 91, of Apple Street, Weedville, passed away peacefully following a brief illness Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
She was born September 7, 1933 in DuBois, daughter of the late Joseph and Pauline Benny. She grew up in DuBois and after marriage moved to Weedville.
On February 27, 1954, in DuBois, Grace married the late Richard V. Gavazzi, who preceded her in death on August 30, 2017.

James B. Finland, 85, of Bradford, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the Pavilion at BRMC.
Born on September 8, 1939, in Bradford, he was a son of the late James and Cora (Freeman) Finland.
He was a graduate of Bradford Area High School.
On September 8, 1960, in Bradford he married Inez (Cramer) Finland who passed away December 2, 2010.
He was a janitor for the First United Methodist Church in Bradford.

2 Day Estate Sale!
March 14 & 15 2025, Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 4pm
808 W. Water St. Smethport, PA 16749
Refrigerator, gas oven, gas dryer, washer, freezer, dressers, pictures, hand tools, power tools, golf balls, clays, piano, dining tables, glassware, vintage gun case, electric recliner, large recliner, love seat, books, stands, lamps, shelves, collector plates, hutches, cookware, kitchenware, copper bucket, and more.
808 W. Water St. Smethport (some GPS units mess up, West end of town). Do not block driveways or park in lawns.

OLEAN, NY – Olean General Hospital (OGH), a Kaleida Health Facility, has recently introduced a new volunteer opportunity within the emergency department (ED) designed to enhance the patient experience by acting as a liaison between patient and staff. The ED ambassador will be seen in the waiting area, offering comfort, reassurance, and a helpful presence for patients and families. Mr. Bill has been the first volunteer to fill the role since the inception of the ED ambassador role.
“I’m sort of the welcoming committee,” said Bill, ED ambassador, OGH. “It’s always great to see the reassurance on the faces of patients who are waiting when they realize that someone is here for them. I fill that role.”

WARREN – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) is hosting an inaugural fundraising event – Denim and Diamonds – on Saturday, March 29 to help raise funds towards student scholarships at the institution. The fundraiser is slated to be held at the Timber Haven Event Center at the Cable Hollow Golf Club, located at 405 Norberg Road in Russell from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and will include dinner, a live auction, silent auction, and a giving tree; with a cocktail hour from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
With more than 10 years of commitment to serving the region, initially under the Education Consortium of the Upper Allegheny, NPRC is the local community’s partner in education. The institution is dedicated to responding to the critical needs of local employers and enhancing the skills of the region’s workforce.
Motorists are advised that a bridge replacement project will resume next week on Route 6 in Richmond Township, Tioga County. The bridge, which carries Route 6 over a tributary to North Elk Run, is located approximately 2.8 miles east of Route 660 in Charleston Township and approximately 2.5 miles west of Route 15 in Mansfield.
The week of Monday, March 17, 2025, the contractor, H&P Construction, Inc., will continue work on the temporary roadway and temporary bridge. Motorists traveling Route 6 can expect single lane conditions with flagging.
Road Closure
UPDATE: On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, North Schodac Road and South Schodac Road will be closed at the intersection with Route 6.