BRADFORD, Pa. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford received 12 national higher education advertising awards for several creative projects, including a series of postcards, a billboard, and a 60-second video.
Pitt-Bradford received two Gold Awards, two Silver Awards, one Bronze Award and seven Merit Awards in the 40th Annual Educational Advertising Awards program, the most the campus has ever received at one year in the competition. Last year, Pitt-Bradford received nine awards in the contest.
Sinnemahoning State Park is happy to announce this summer’s Women in the Wilds event will be held from Friday June 20th to Sunday June 22nd with registration opening on April 1st.
Women in the Wilds at Sinnemahoning State Park is a ladies-only weekend of outdoor recreation and environmental education. This summer’s WITW event offers women the opportunity to participate in a variety of outdoor activities as well as educational and interpretive sessions on topics ranging from bird banding to mushrooms.
Zedakiah James Robert Pratz, 20, (Micinksi) my son, of Warren, PA., died Saturday evening, March 8, 2025, at his residence. He was born July 9, 2004, in Warren, PA. He is the beloved son of James Robert and Chastity Prine Pratz.
He was a lifelong Warren area resident. He is lovingly remembered as a man who loved working out, being outdoors, music, and animals. Enjoyed ancient mysteries and philosophies, cooking, food, martial arts, loved a good laugh and was an explorer of mind and spirit. He had a smile that would light up the night. He was an old soul filled with love and compassion.
Hendrik Hertzberg of The New Yorker describes Dar Williams as “one of America’s very best singer-songwriters.”
At 7:30 p.m. next Saturday, March 22, Dar Williams will be performing in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Extension will offer practical, science-based strategies to prevent and address soil compaction during the “Understanding and Managing Soil Compaction” workshop, which will occur in four locations in March.
Aimed at field and forage crop producers, crop consultants, and custom operators, the workshops are scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following dates:
Annie Mary Higgins Seely passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at age 82, at her home in Ridgway Township where she had been a hospice patient.
Born on November 28, 1942 just outside of Dublin, Ireland, Annie was the first of two children born to John Higgins (CO Mayo) and Florence Evelyn Warren (London, England). Raised in Dublin, Ireland; Coventry, England and Harrison, New Jersey arriving in the USA at age 16. Becoming a proud citizen of the U.S. upon completion of her undergraduate degree to become a high school science teacher.
Educated in Dublin, Ireland; Coventry, England; and Harrison, New Jersey. A graduate of Montclair State Teachers College- Science BS in 1963, and a Masters Degree from Fairleigh University a bit later.
Annie has so many things to be thankful for in her long lifetime that she’s been on this Earth. First and foremost is that she was fortunate enough to be raised in a home with loving parents and her sister Maureen Barletta (Patrick) of Brick, New Jersey. We all have seen some great times in life while we weren’t wealthy or rich in material things – but rather loved and educated. Annie was truly blessed having her younger sister Maureen who passed away a month ago.
Thank you lord for her beautiful and loving children; Michael (Luann) Dargis, and Catherine Campo and her son Zachary, of New Jersey. Knowing you provided joy and love to her. Her husband Bill brought three children; Anthony (Dorothy) Seely of Wylie, Texas; Lori Ann (James) Haulihan and their children Luke and Max of West Chester, PA; and Frederick W. (Erin) Seely and their children Shane and Wesley of West Chester, PA. All five children became achievers where they provide for their families.
Special thanks go to her cohorts at Elizabeth High School and Newark High School where she taught college bound physics and chemistry until retiring in 2002. Annie also wishes to express her thanks and memories to all of her friends who she enjoyed throughout her existence on Earth.
Annie leaves an indelible impression on those who called her mom, sister, niece, aunt, cousin, friend, lover, sojourner, teacher, mentor, or just Annie. Annie’s brilliant, radiant smile and compassionate heart captivated everyone who she had crossed paths with throughout life.
Bill and Annie retired to Ridgway, PA in 2005 where they opened the Faircroft Bed and Breakfast, joined the Rotary, the Library and other activities with Annie attending the Luteheran Church where she met so many kind members of a multitude of families.
And finally to her dear friend, her sounding board, her love, the person who made everything so easy with his daily support and encouragement, her beloved husband William A. Seely, who shall be her love forever.
Annie leaves this earth with no regrets because she had everything anyone needed- the love of both family and friends. Annie thanks the Lord that he gave her so many years as the average for women is 67.1 years. Annie hopes to see everyone in heaven, hopefully later, rather than sooner.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that any memorials be directed to your favorite charity to aid those who follow.
Funeral services for Annie M. Seely are being held privately with the family.
Burial will take place in Oakmont Cemetery.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center St., Ridgway, PA 15853, is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Cheryl Miltenberger, 73, of Galeton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at UPMC Wellsboro.
Born December 28, 1951 in Columbia, PA, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Dorothy (Drescher) Hess.
She was married to Russell Miltenberger, who preceded her in death in 1977. Cheryl was a laborer in the iron works industry before retiring. She loved music and was a very active and loving grandmother.
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.
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.
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.
Bill, ED ambassador, is a volunteer in the emergency department that helps to provide a welcoming experience for patients at OGH.
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.
Motorists are advised that a multi-year construction project continues on Interstate 80 eastbound and westbound between Danville, Montour County and Limestoneville, Northumberland County.
On Monday, March 17, 2025 and Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the contractor will be working on sign foundations along Interstate 80 between mile markers 219 and 221, which is located just west of Exit 224 (Danville / Route 54), in preparation for upcoming roadwork. Motorists can expect alternating lane restrictions where work is being performed. Work will be performed between the hours of 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM, weather permitting.
Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. is the prime contractor for this $53,138,380 project. Work includes roadway reconstruction, resurfacing, structure replacement, rehabilitation, preservation, lighting, and other miscellaneous work. This multi-year project is expected to be completed in 2027.
Pictured from left: Mark Papalia, UPMC Kane president; Causer; Hannah Ross, director of operations; and John Papalia, executive director of the Kane Community Hospital Foundation.
Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) met Thursday with UPMC Kane officials to talk about rural health care and the great work the hospital is doing to meet patient needs in the area. He was especially impressed by their enthusiasm for the people and communities they serve and how they use that enthusiasm to help recruit physicians to their facility. The group also talked about the challenges facing rural health care, limited access to services including labor and delivery, and the use of telemedicine to keep access in the region.
In life, we encounter numerous crossroads, moments when we are confronted with choices. Each choice sets us up to make other choices, and each choice has its own set of consequences, perhaps good or bad. The problem is that we often do not consider the consequences of our choices because we do not always make our choices with long-range planning in mind. Immediate gratification, reflecting our wants and desires, has a greater influence on our decisions than we might care to admit.
I have certain food allergies that I must deal with. The problem is that I like food, and even when I eat what I should not eat, I do not experience any immediate problems. It is usually not until the next day that my body reminds me of what I ate the day before. If I have overdone it by eating too much of those foods that are on my “do not eat list,” then I am doubly stressed. Like many of us, I do not remind myself of the cost of having immediate pleasure. Instead, I indulge only to suffer later. There is no one to blame except myself. My choices bring about my own suffering.
To the Jews, Moses said, “Today I am giving you the choice between a blessing and a curse! You will be blessed if you obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you today. You will receive a curse if you reject the commands of the Lord your God and turn from his way by worshiping foreign gods.” (Deut 11:26-28). What was true then is also true today. We bring about our own demise of tomorrow by our choices of today. It does not have to be this way because we do have choices. We can choose to have blessings instead of curses, but we each need to make our choices not on the here and now but on the consequences of tomorrow. Remember, failure is not falling. Failure is not getting back up. If your choices have you in a place that you do not like, then make new ones. Your blessings might just be awaiting you. Think about it.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight one of the most common—and preventable—types of cancer. Despite advances in screening and treatment, colorectal cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. However, early detection through routine screenings can make all the difference in preventing and treating this disease.
Understanding Your Risk
Colorectal cancer affects both men and women, and your risk increases with age, particularly after age 45. However, recent trends show a rise in cases among younger adults, making it more important than ever to be aware of symptoms and screening guidelines. Other risk factors include:
A family history of colorectal cancer or polyps
A diet high in red or processed meats and low in fiber
Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption
Obesity and lack of physical activity
Chronic conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
