Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, will be hosting community blood drives. Both blood drives are in collaboration with ConnectLife, the region’s only community blood bank.
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 11th 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:
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.
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.
BRMC School of Radiography Class of 2024 pose for a picture. (Pictured from left to right): Front row: Claudia Miller, Abigail Zechman, Haylee Cherry. Back row: Samantha Bernard, Madison Sauley, Jessica Taylor, Brielle Kalacinski.
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.
