NEWS

Mary L. Papa, 62, of Ridgway, died on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Penn Highland Dubois following a brief illness.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the directions of Krise Funeral Homes and Cremation Services.

A pair of University of Pittsburgh at Bradford students spent their summer hiking the rivers and streams of McKean County — but it was more than recreation.

Madhav Ellini and Megan Lichner were working with Dr. Femi Oloye, assistant professor of chemistry, on a research project to measure metals in local waterways.

With summer dedicated to collecting samples, the students are now spending the fall testing their findings in the lab under Oloye’s guidance. Ellini, a pre-medicine student from Bradford, is also drafting a report for the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, which awarded Oloye a $5,000 mini grant to fund the project. That support, along with funding from Pitt-Bradford’s Student Undergraduate Research Program, allowed both students to focus on research instead of taking other summer jobs.

We are pleased to announce that the Seneca Highlands CTC Engineering student of the week is Julie Smith. Julie is a senior at Port Allegany Area High School, where she participates in track and field.

At the CTC she is a member of the National Technical Honor Society. She consistently completes all of her work while displaying quiet leadership in the engineering shop. Julie also works part-time at Lakeview Rehabilitation Center.

After graduation, she plans to continue her education at Youngstown State University in the Pre-Med program to become an orthodontist.—
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin

Allegany Dems’ Holiday Silent Auction Fundraiser:
Bid Online through Nov. 24th

Belmont, NY — Dozens of items are up for auction, and you can bid from the comfort and convenience of your home or phone.  Lucky winners will have their items in time for Thanksgiving.  

Visit   http://alleganydemocrats.betterworld.org/auctions/fall-2025-online-auction   to bid on jewelry, clothing, memorabilia, gift certificates, pottery and art, lottery tickets, hand crafted items, experiences, food items, books, wine, and more.

Shop privately and securely from your phone or laptop.  The auction software retains your information until bidding ends and the winner’s card is charged, and then all data is wiped from the server.  What could be simpler!

Contact info@acdcny.org for more information.

Do you know anyone who can walk through a yard sale or flea market, pick up what others see as junk, and turn it into something valuable? I know I have. I’ve been with family members who enjoy reselling other people’s junk, and I’ve watched them pick up something and resell it for much more than they paid. It’s not that I don’t notice it; I just see it differently. I call it getting past the stink.

I don’t care whether it’s people or things; we often pass by without noticing their value. With people, it’s their appearance or age that catches our eye. It’s about the context in which we see them. How we interpret their situation will influence how we respond. Sometimes, we struggle to look past their smell. But we must remember that one person’s smell might be another person’s treasure, and just because we don’t notice it doesn’t mean it’s not there.

Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) issued the following statement after voting “yes” to a series of bills making up the 2025-26 state budget package.

“When it comes to the state budget, it’s about much more than just numbers. It represents the state’s prioirities for the year ahead and beyond.

“This year’s budget finally removes roadblocks and puts policies in place that will allow our energy industry to reach its full potential. Pennsylvania has always been an energy powerhouse, but we’ve missed out on thousands of jobs and billions in economic growth in recent years because of slow permitting and the threat of higher costs associated with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). This budget agreement sets new standards for permitting and permanently removes the state from RGGI.

BRADFORD, Pa. — Thirty first-year students got a head start on college life this fall through a new program at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.

In August, the University of Pittsburgh offered its Provost’s Academy on the Bradford campus for the first time. For a week before their peers arrived, students who chose to enroll in the academy got to know one another, learned about campus resources, and spent small-group time with professors.

On November 7, 2025, at approximately 2134 hours, City of Bradford Police responded to a domestic dispute at 39 North Street. A passerby reported a disturbance with visible blood, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.

Upon arrival, officers located an adult female with visible facial injuries. Additionally, an adult male was found lying on the sidewalk, suffering from a severe bleeding injury to his upper left arm. The wound appeared to be caused by a sharp force instrument. Police officers quickly applied a tourniquet to control the bleeding until Bradford City EMS arrived on the scene.

Both individuals required immediate medical attention, with the male being transported for emergency care at BRMC. The residence was secured, and a search warrant was executed to gather evidence of the assault and locate the weapon used. The City of Bradford Police are actively investigating this incident, conducting interviews, and performing necessary testing.

The department is seeking assistance from the public and urges anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward. If you have any information, please contact the City of Bradford Police at 814-887-4911 or visit the police department at 18 Kennedy Street, Bradford, PA 16701.

Your cooperation is crucial in helping us resolve this incident. The City of Bradford Police are committed to ensuring public safety.

Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/bradfordpd/68048/incidents/assaultstabbing

120 PM EST Tue Nov 11 2025
…A LAKE EFFECT SNOW BAND WILL AFFECT PARTS OF MCKEAN…SOUTHERN
LYCOMING…POTTER…SOUTHERN CLINTON…NORTHERN CLINTON…NORTHERN
LYCOMING…AND TIOGA COUNTIES…

At 108 PM EST, a lake effect snow band was located along a line
extending from 11 miles east of Bradford to 13 miles southwest of
Lewistown. Movement was east at 55 mph.

Locations impacted include…
Williamsport, Lock Haven, Montoursville, Jersey Shore, Wharton,
Coudersport, Port Allegany, Mill Hall, Avis, Dunnstown, Flemington,
Renovo, Duboistown, Roulette, Castanea, Galeton, McElhattan, South
Renovo, Glen Union, and Cross Fork.

The snow can accumulate at a rate of one inch per hour or more in
this lake effect snow band. Be prepared for hazardous driving
conditions. Consider delaying travel if you will be going through
this lake effect snow band.

Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be
prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra
time when traveling.

Iziah Batterson is from Galeton and in his third year of the welding program at Seneca Highlands CTC. Iziah is self-motivated and constantly looking for new challenges.

He has shown that he has the drive and vision to produce great work and help others improve their skills. Consistently completing tasks early and with great quality, along with good attendance, shows that Iziah will thrive in the welding industry after graduation.

There will be a special Personnel Committee meeting at 12:40 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, to discuss the renewal of our Pharmacy Benefit Dimensions contract for the pharmacy piece of our health benefits, our STOP-Loss insurance renewal, extensions of some grants for the Board of Elections Office, as well as any other business that may come before the committee.