NEWS

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service State College PA
11:01 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
…FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE…A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following
counties, Potter and Tioga.

* WHEN…Until 100 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Some low-water crossings may become impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 1059 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Localized amounts between 1 and
1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
– Additional localized rainfall amounts of up to 1 inch is
expected over the area. This additional rain will result in
minor flooding.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Elkland, Galeton, Westfield, Gaines, Leonard Harrison State
Park, Leetonia, Lyman Run State Park, Keeneyville, Cherry
Springs State Park, Knoxville and Osceola.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

In hilly terrain, low water crossings are potentially dangerous in
heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate
route.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

Rhea Jean Hutton, 96, of 200 St. Francis Drive, Bradford, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Bradford Regional Medical Center. 

Born on August 7, 1928, in Emlenton, she was a daughter of the late Homer Hess and Lois (Ritts) Hess. She was a 1946 graduate at Bradford High School. On December 24, 1947, she married Dale Hutton, who preceded her in death on March 21, 1990. Jean was employed at Zippo in many departments for over 36 years. She was a member of the Hill Memorial United Methodist Church. 

IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service State College PA
651 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING…

* WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE…A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following
counties, Cameron, Clearfield, Elk and Potter.

* WHEN…Through 8 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS…Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more
heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Showers and thunderstorms today may contain heavy rain. Some
of the area received heavy rainfall on Saturday and
overnight. The wet ground and rainfall may lead to flash
flooding.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
636 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

PAZ004-005-172300-
McKean PA-Warren PA-
636 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT WARREN AND CENTRAL MCKEAN
COUNTIES THROUGH 700 PM EDT...

At 635 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles southwest of Allegany State Park to 18
miles southwest of Warren. Movement was east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Warren, Bradford, Allegany State Park, Youngsville, Smethport,
Russell, Rew, Marshburg, Kinzua Bridge State Park, Scandia,
Coryville, Cyclone, Grand Valley, Westline, Warren South, Garland,
Kinzua Dam, Chapman State Park, Mount Jewett, and Tidioute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

On the Division III map after making big strides over the past year, including three team championships, Pennsylvania College of Technology is set to enter its 11^th season as a member of the United East Conference and eighth season as a full-fledged member of the NCAA.

As students returned to the campus over the last few days, student-athletes are excited to get back to work on their field of dreams.

On August 17 at 7:01 am Ridgway, Johnsonburg, and St. Marys were dispatched to a fire In Ridgway At 318 N Broad Street With Pediatric patients entrapped. 2 Pediatric patients and 1 adult patient in Cardiac Arrest

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of August 19. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in McKean County for the coming week is as follows:

Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service State College PA
845 AM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024
…FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 AM EDT THIS MORNING…

* WHAT…Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.

* WHERE…A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following
county, Potter.

* WHEN…Until 1045 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 845 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated locally heavy rainfall
from showers crossing the area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
– Additional rainfall of 0.5 to 1 inches is expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Wharton and Cherry Springs State Park.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Environmental Education Programs for the weekend of August 24^th

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Program Title: Bird Basics

Date: Saturday, August 24^th

Time: 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Location: Pavilion 4

Description: This program’s main idea is to go over all things birds! Short talk followed by a bird walk and a pinecone birdfeeder craft.

Bridge Deck Replacement Starts Next Week on Battle Creek Road in Rome Township, Bradford County

​Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a portion of Battle Creek Road (1055) will be closed starting next week in Rome Township, Bradford County, for a bridge deck replacement project. 

BRADFORD, PA – The Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) School of Radiography held its graduation ceremony on August 16 at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.

Jeanne Capra, MHA, RT, program director, BRMC School of Radiography, served as master of ceremonies and Madison Sera, BS, RT, radiology technologists at BRMC, offered remarks to the graduates.

The graduating class of 2024 was presented diplomas by Alixandra Coon, BS, RT, clinical coordinator, and Mark Welch, MD, medical advisor. The graduating class of 2024 consisted of seven graduates which included Brielle Kalacinski, Galeton, PA; Samantha Bernard, Jamestown, NY; Haylee Cherry, Johnsonburg, PA; Claudia Miller, Coudersport, PA; Madison Sauley, Galeton, PA; Jessica Taylor, Kane, PA; and Abigail Zechman, Beavertown, PA.

Five of the graduates earned a bachelor’s degree in radiological science from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, one graduate earned their bachelor’s degree in medical imaging sciences from Penn-West Clarion and one earned an associate’s degree from Mercyhurst University.

 “As a 1984 graduate of the school, I have had the privilege to work with many classes over the years. The class of 2024 has been excellent, both clinically and academically,” Capra said. “Since joining the program, these students have faced many challenges related to several technological advances. Now, as graduates, I can say without hesitation that they are more than prepared to succeed in any health care environment.”

During the ceremony, students received scholarships from the Bradford Hospital Auxiliary.  Claudia Miller was awarded the Clinical Excellence Award and Isabella Johnson received the Academic Achievement Scholarship.

The Bradford Hospital Auxiliary awards more than $6,200 in healthcare scholarships annually. Since the inception of its scholarship program in the early 1950s, the auxiliary has awarded over $250,000 to students entering the healthcare field.

The School of Radiography, part of the Imaging Services Department at BRMC, is a 24-month program providing didactic and clinical instruction. More than 800 hours of a student’s time is spent in the classroom, and an additional 2,300 hours of clinical education is provided through the program. Since its establishment in 1978, the school has graduated more than 300 students from its two-year course.

For more information on the BRMC School of Radiography, call (814) 362-8292 or visit www.brmc-ogh.org. 

            BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford is one of 228 colleges and universities in the nation named to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s Transfer Honor Roll in honor of the pathways it has created to support transfer students.

            The Transfer Honor Roll is decided by 40 key metrics related to the support and success of transfer students, including college cost and financial aid, campus life for transfer students, admission practices, and bachelor’s degree completion.

Registration is now open for Hamilton-Gibson Productions’ annual trip to the renowned repertory theater, the Shaw Festival, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. 

Since its humble beginnings in 1962, the Shaw Festival has grown to become a major Canadian cultural icon with 10 or more productions each year performed in three theatres for an audience of more than 250,000.

Adam Cyr of Bolivar has announced he is running for Allegany County Treasurer, as the position is open for the 2025 general election.

Cyr is currently an Allegany County Legislator serving District III. He said it’s time to step away from that position and part of his business to focus on the Allegany County Treasurer’s office.

“For three years as a county legislator and running Cyrco Construction for 25 years, I’ve talked to residents all over Allegany County and have heard what they want to see from the treasurer’s office and how they would like to see their money spent as taxpayers,” Cyr said.

‘Lunch and Learn’ at Noon; Open House with Congressional Candidate Tom Carle from 2-6pm

Bring a bag lunch and a beverage, and join fellow Democrats for our next “Lunch and Learn” program on Wed., August 21st at noon.  Titled, “UUP and Politics: How the Union within SUNY Advocates for Candidates and Legislation,” we’ll learn how the United University Professions (UUP) is an ally in Allegany County and beyond. 

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that work to trim and remove trees along Route 44 in Hebron, Clara, and Sharon townships and along Route 1005 in Pike Township, Potter County, began on Monday, August 12. This work will enhance driver safety and extend the life of the roadway surface.