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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.

Kevin W. “Reg” Barwin, 74, of Erie, PA and formerly of Johnsonburg, passed away early Monday morning, November 10, 2025, at his residence following a brief illness. He was born in Johnsonburg, a son to the late Regis F. and Dorothy Sprague Barwin. 

A resident of Erie since 1990, Kevin spent most of his life in Johnsonburg, where he was a 1969 graduate of Johnsonburg Area High School. He received a BS degree in Political Science from Indiana Univ. of PA in 1973 and a BS degree in Business Admin. from Clarion University. He also received a Masters Degree in Business Admin. From the University of Pittsburgh. 

A funeral service for Robert Dauer Stackpole will be held in St. Agnes Episcopal Church, 209 North St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 on November 13, 2025 at 10:00AM with Rev. Timothy Kroh, officiating.

The CARE for Children Board of Directors will host its Annual Meeting and Awards Reception on Thursday, December 4th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Bradford Club.

During the event, the Board will present the Community CARE Award to the Italian American Progressive Club (IAPC) and the Community CARE Volunteer Award to Anne Hardy, recognizing their outstanding contributions in support of CARE’s mission to improve the lives of local children of all abilities. The Board will also celebrate Preschool Director Kimberly Engstrom, M.Ed., for her 25 years of dedicated service to CARE.

HEADLINE: Winter Weather Advisory issued November 10 at 1:36AM EST until November 11 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

* WHAT…Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 8
inches in the most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE…Cattaraugus and Southern Erie Counties.

* WHEN…Until 1 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will
impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

INSTRUCTIONS: Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling,
be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY

Please be advised that the closure of the bridge on County Road 31, approximately 0.3 miles south of County Road 20 and County Road 31 intersection, will begin tomorrow morning, November 11, 2025. This bridge closure is required to complete the deck pour.

Once this is complete and the concrete is cured, the bridge will be reopened with traffic signals until construction is complete. A signed detour will be in place while the bridge is closed. Thank you for your cooperation.

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued November 10 at 1:36AM EST until November 11 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

* WHAT…Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 8 to
11 inches in the most persistent lake snows across the Chautauqua
Ridge, with 4 to 8 inches expected in other areas.

* WHERE…Chautauqua County.

* WHEN…Until 1 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Monday and Tuesday morning commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The heaviest snowfall is expected to occur
late Monday night into early Tuesday morning.

INSTRUCTIONS: Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY

My wife and I are small farmers. Farming is hard: when everything goes well, prices are low; when it doesn’t, there’s nothing to sell. Like many small farmers, we pay to grow food for people, but the satisfaction having people eat the food we grow is more than ample reward. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps farmers by letting people buy the food farmers grows. The SNAP program benefits me indirectly by supporting the rural economy generally. I accept Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) coupons, which benefits me directly.

WARREN, Pa (November 7, 2025)— Deerfield Behavioral Health (DBH) and Deerfield Centers for Addictions Treatment (DCAT) are proud to announce their recent move across town to a newly renovated 3,200-square-foot space at 1885 Market Street in Warren, Pennsylvania. Thus, marking a new chapter in their journey to provide exceptional behavioral health and addiction treatment services to the community.

(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania; November 9, 2025):  District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the woman who was convicted at a June jury trial of shooting in the direction of Troopers at a camp in Marshburg, resulting in a 9-hour stand-off in 2024, has been apprehended and extradited back to Pennsylvania. Sharon VANDRISH failed to appear at her scheduled sentencing hearing on August 14th.

A bench warrant was issued for her. She was captured in New York and held in custody until she was extradited back to Pennsylvania through a Governor’s warrant obtained by the District Attorney’s Office. A bench warrant hearing was held on November 6th as required following the apprehension of an offender on a bench warrant. At the hearing, the District Attorney argued that VANDRISH’s bail should be revoked given her failure to appear and flight and announced that there is a warrant for VANDRISH from a Federal agency seeking to remove her from the United States as she is a Canadian citizen. VANDRISH remains incarcerated, and her sentencing has been rescheduled for January. A motion to forfeit the monetary bail previously posted has been filed by the District Attorney’s Office and is pending.

Last week in review: Seasons came to a close for the soccer and women’s volleyball teams, but first, the men’s soccer team made modern history by reaching the United East Conference Championship match for its first time ever.

Also, the basketball seasons got underway, with the women’s team off to its best start in 17 seasons, and the wrestling team had two individual champions at an invitational.

On the horizon: Penn College’s cross-country runners close out their season on Saturday in the NCAA Division III Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship at Big Spring High School in Newville. A year ago at regionals, the men finished 22^nd of 29, and the women were 29^th of 30. In the team’s last outing a week ago at the United East Championships, the top five Penn College men were Mitchell Campbell, of Riegelsville, Chase Ebeling, of Bellefonte, Ben Causak, of Lebanon, Holden Furey, of Williamsport, and Aaron Guerrisky, of South Williamsport. The top five women were Alexis Durn, of Spring Mills, Elaina Brady, of McConnellsburg, Ellie Miller, of Hughesville, Natalie Greiner, of Mount Joy, and Gwynn Johnson, of Staunton, Virginia.