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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH TO LAUNCH EMERGENCY MEDICINE DEGREE AT BRADFORD CAMPUS
BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford is working with the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh to provide a new, four-year emergency medicine degree on the Bradford campus.
Students in the emergency medicine program will be Pitt-Bradford students for all four years, paying a lower Pitt-Bradford tuition and receiving Pitt-Bradford scholarships. Like all Pitt-Bradford students, they will earn a degree from the University of Pittsburgh.
PITT-BRADFORD PLANS ADMISSIONS EVENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will hold four Saturday open houses this fall that will offer the best opportunity for students and their families to meet faculty and staff, tour campus and talk with current students all in one afternoon.
For prospective students interested in pursuing computer information systems and technology, information systems, energy science and technology or one Pitt-Bradford’s engineering options, Duke Days will focus on tours of the George B. Duke Engineering and Information Technologies Building along with its hands-on labs and makerspace. Students will have a chance to talk with faculty in those program areas and eat in the university dining hall.
Deborah Cable Suppa, 70, of Warren, PA
Deborah Cable Suppa, 70, of Warren, PA., died Sunday, September 29, 2024, at her daughter’s residence, surrounded by her family, after a long-fought battle with cancer. She was born July 28, 1954, in Warren, PA. Debbie was the daughter of Paul W. and Delores Buerkle Cable.
She was a lifelong Warren area resident. Debbie was a 1972 graduate of Warren Area High School and Seneca School of Nursing, where she graduated as a license practical nurse. She was employed at Warren General Hospital, W.C.A. Hospital of Jamestown, N.Y. and Dr. Vogus’s office.
The 49th Annual All-Alumni Reunion for Port Allegany High School
From the oldest to youngest – Sylvia Davenport, Class of 1951 to Makayla Alcorn, Class of 2023 are pictured at the 49th annual Alumni Dinner/Dance. Also pictured is Sylvia’s husband, Mahlon, who celebrated his 90th birthday earlier in the day. 
Traveling from Mar del Plata, Argentina, is former Rotary Exchange Student, Cristina Conforti, pictured here with MC Denny Bloss. 
Newly elected officers: Edna Taylor, Treasurer; Ann DeHaven Smith, Secretary; Makayla Alcorn, Vice-President; and Phil Smith, President. 
Three generations – Makayla Alcorn, Class of 2023 is pictured with her grandmother, Pam Eastman Fischer, Class of 1973 and her mother, ALexis Fischer Reed, Class of 2000..
The 49th Annual All-Alumni Reunion for Port Allegany High School was held at the VMI (Veteran’s Memorial, Inc.) on Saturday, September 28. Over 100 guests attended the event with twenty-six classes represented ranging from the Class of 1951 (Sylvia Davenport) to the Class of 2023 (Makayla Alcorn).
Alumni President, Phil Smith, welcomed the group and asked for a moment of silence for Robin Formoso, Alumni President until her passing earlier this year. After leading the Pledge of Allegiance, Smith introduced the MC for the evening – Denny Bloss, Class of ’76.
Building Together: First Commonwealth and Dickinson Center
Dickinson Center, Inc. (DCI), a non-profit organization and affiliate of Journey Health System, is thrilled to announce a generous donation from First Commonwealth Bank towards their St. Marys’ building project.
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Penn College has week to applaud
A new wrestling coach was named. Three new hall of fame inductees. Wins by the men’s and women’s soccer teams in their United East openers, and both teams won twice. There was plenty to applaud for Pennsylvania College of Technology athletics over the past week.
Wrestling
Dalton Rohrbaugh of Spring Grove was named the head coach on Tuesday. Rohrbaugh previously spent one season on the Shenandoah University wrestling coaching staff and before that he served as an assistant coach at Mayfield Mat Academy from 2020-23.
Tommy Moran Memorial Scholarship Established at CRCF
OLEAN, N.Y., October 1 – A friend to everyone, Tommy Moran was an inspiration to all who knew him.
A 2018 graduate of Allegany-Limestone High School, Tommy excelled on the gridiron, the baseball diamond and the basketball court. He represented New York in the 2018 Big 30 All-Star Charities Classic, where he played linebacker.
Tommy later attended Alfred State College, graduating Magna Cum Laude with the Sigma Tau Epsilon Certificate of Academic Distinction, and with an associate’s degree in electrical construction and electrical maintenance. After graduating, he worked as a maintenance electrician for Lidestri Foods in Rochester before moving back home to work as an electrician for the City of Olean.
Third quarter Nightingale awarded to long-serving BRMC Nurse
BRADFORD, PA – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, awarded Julia Jackson, LPN, with the 2024 third quarter Nightingale Award. Jackson, a license practical nurse (LPN) in the acute care unit, has been at BRMC since 1979.
Milford James “Mike” Clayson, 89 of Olean
Milford J. “Mike” Clayson: Retired New York State Trooper and Businessman
Milford James “Mike” Clayson, 89, of 924 King Street, Olean, entered into the Lord’s rest on Monday, September 30, 2024 after a lengthy illness.
Honorable Kenneth M. Jadlowiec, 73, of Englewood, FL, formerly of Bradford.
Honorable Kenneth M. Jadlowiec, 73, of Englewood, FL, formerly of Bradford, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 in the Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, FL.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 11:00 in the church with the Rev. John Jacquel as celebrant.
Burial will follow the mass in the St. Bernard Cemetery
Local funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Coudersport Ambulance Dispatched to Ross Glen Rd
Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to Ross Glen Road for difficulty breathing at 7:40pm on Saturday.
Coudersport Rotary Club Cleanup
Coudersport Rotary Club conducted their semiannual Roadside Cleanup along Route 6 on a wet and drizzly October 1, 2024, evening. Roadside cleanup volunteers were Rotary President Andrea Streich, Rotarians Jim Babcock, Michael Rigas, Lynne Ruffner, and John Abplanalp; and friends and family members Jason Streich, Kelby Streich, and Cody Shirey.
Kathleen M. “Kay” Scida, 98, of 12, Powers Ave, Johnsonburg.
Kathleen M. “Kay” Scida, 98, of 12, Powers Ave, Johnsonburg, passed away Saturday morning, October 5, 2024, at DuBois Nursing Home, DuBois following a lengthy illness.
She was born on November 4, 1925, in Redruth, Cornwall, England, a daughter to the late Thomas and Florence Gunn.
On August 7, 1946, in Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, she married Joseph J. “Joe” “Patsy” Scida. He preceded her in death on August 4, 2024.
‘TERRA FORMS’ ART EXHIBIT TO OPEN AT PITT-BRADFORD
BRADFORD, Pa. – The art exhibition “Terra Forms: An Exploration of Local Materiality” will open Oct. 8 in the KOA Art Gallery of Blaisdell Hall at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
Nature meets artistry in this latest exhibition by internationally celebrated artist Debra Eck. Running through Nov. 14, this immersive exhibition invites visitors to discover the beauty and complexity of the environment through the lens of local, natural materials.
GABE STILLMAN AND DAVID JULIA BANDS TO PERFORM THIS WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9 AT THE DEANE CENTER
This Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m., two bands, one based in Pennsylvania and the other in Florida, will perform in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
Gabe Stillman of Williamsport, and his band will hit the stage in high gear as they embrace all corners of American Roots Music with their impromptu selection of original gems and carefully chosen covers.
BILL ROBERTSON TO SHARE NEW GHOST TALES THIS TUESDAY, OCT. 8 AT DEANE CENTER’S FREE GOLDEN AFTERNOONS PROGRAM
With Halloween just around the corner, Bill Robertson of Duke Center in McKean County, Pa. is presenting a free Golden Afternoons program on Ghost Hauntings at 1 p.m. this Tuesday, Oct. 8.
Golden Afternoons is free and open to adults, 55 and older. No preregistration is required.
The program will be in the lobby at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. Refreshments will be provided.
UPMC Welcomes Neurosurgeon to Williamsport
Williamsport, Pa., October 2, 2024 – UPMC welcomes Nancy Abu-Bonsrah, M.D., M.P.H, to the neurosurgery team in Williamsport.
Dr. Abu-Bonsrah completed her medical degree, a master’s degree in public health, and her residency in neurosurgery with Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md. She was the first African American female resident in the history of the hospital’s neurosurgery program.
MOONDANCE: THE ULTIMATE VAN MORRISON TRIBUTE CONCERT IS NEXT SATURDAY, OCT. 12
“If Van Morrison isn’t coming to your town, Moondance is the next best thing!” according to the Dallas News.
Moondance: The Ultimate Van Morrison Tribute Concert will be performed live on stage at 7:30 p.m. next Saturday, Oct. 12 in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. This is the fifth concert in the Deane Center’s indoor fall entertainment series being sponsored by Ward Manufacturing and C&N.
PennDOT Begins Winter Preparations, New Laws and New Equipment Will Enhance Traveler Safety
Secretary Carroll highlights new safety measures, signed into law by Governor Shapiro, that will make construction and maintenance operations more visible to travelers.
Thanks to Governor Shapiro’s budget, $75 million in additional funds for new equipment will help ensure PennDOT has what it needs to clear roads quickly and efficiently.
PennDOT encourages Pennsylvanians to apply for temporary equipment operator positions statewide for the winter season to help supplement the department’s full-time staff and keep travelers safe.
Kenneth James Wilson, 84, of Wellsboro.
Kenneth James Wilson, 84, of Wellsboro, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at his home. He was born January 22, 1940, in Wellsboro, the son of the late Charles and Louise (Knapp) Wilson.
Ken worked as an Equipment Operator for PennDot and prior worked for Walker Tire, Wellsboro. He was also an accomplished carpenter, he enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and working on his family farm.
He also enjoyed tinkering and fixing things in his own way. Ken was a member of Coolidge Hollow Methodist Church. He enjoyed scuba diving at Keuka Lake, even though he could not swim.
Barbara Ann Allen Premus, 70, of Warren.
Barbara Ann Allen Premus, 70, died Tuesday, October 1, 2024, after a long illness. She was born July 11, 1954, in Warren, Pennsylvania to the late Edward A. and Barbara A. (nee McClellan) Allen.
Barbara was a 1972 graduate of Warren Area High School. She graduated with a degree in Computer Science from Edinboro State College. For many years she was employed with Unisys and the New York Office of People with Disabilities.